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85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
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Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Samsung's 6.4-inch Fan Edition from 2022, unlocked for every UK network. It is pre-owned, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, from £180 for 128GB (Like New). Unlike the other S21 models, it still gets Samsung security updates. 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch by 3pm.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Samsung's published specifications (via GSMArena). Updated 30 Sep 2026
6.4-inch
Display6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz12MP wide
Rear cameras12MP ultra wide, 8MP 3x optical telephoto4
Battery (when new)500mAh, 25W wiredFrom £180
Price(128GB, Like New, 30 Sep 2026)Specifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): grades Like New, Excellent, Very Good
- Price
- From £180 (128GB, Like New, 30 Sep 2026)
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB or 256GB; 6GB or 8GB RAM, depending on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order
- Colours
- Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM (eSIM depending on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order)
- Display
- 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
- Processor
- Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, depending on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order
- Rear cameras
- 12MP wide, 12MP ultra wide, 8MP 3x optical telephoto
- Battery (when new)
- 4,500mAh, 25W wired
- Software support
- Final Android upgrade delivered (Android 16); quarterly security updates, reported to about Jan 2027
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging; no power adapter
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm UK time, from Manchester
- Returns
- 30 days on unused items, plus 14-day right to cancel
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
It is unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, with 5G where available. GSMArena lists dual nano-SIM; eSIM support depends on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order.
02Display
GSMArena lists a flat 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 120Hz with HDR10+. That is larger than the 6.2-inch S21, with the same smooth scrolling, in a 177g body.
03Performance and storage
Samsung made the S21 FE with either the Exynos 2100 (SM-G990B) or the Snapdragon 888 (SM-G990B2), and both were sold in Europe. RAM is 6GB or 8GB, storage 128GB or 256GB, with no microSD slot. Chip and RAM depend on the model supplied; message us to confirm before you order.
04Cameras
It has a 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultra wide and an 8MP telephoto with true 3x optical zoom. The 32MP selfie camera is a step up from the 10MP front camera on the S21 and S21+.
05Battery and charging
The battery is 4,500mAh when new, 500mAh more than the S21, with 25W wired, 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging. Every grade leaves us with at least 85% battery health.
06Software updates
Android 16 (One UI 8) was the S21 FE's fourth and final major upgrade. Samsung still listed it for quarterly security updates on 30 Sep 2026. Security updates depend on the manufacturer's policy; check the latest status before you buy.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
A second hand Galaxy S21 FE from us is pre-owned, not new or sealed. We test it, clean it, factory reset it and remove Google (FRP) and Samsung accounts, then grade its plastic back, frame and screen for wear. Like New: no visible marks on the screen or body. Excellent: light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length. Very Good: visible marks on the body; the screen is in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. See how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
vs Galaxy S21: the Galaxy S21 (from £190) is smaller, with a 64MP hybrid telephoto, and no longer gets updates. vs Galaxy S22: the Galaxy S22 (from £210) adds a 50MP main camera and glass back, with similar support. vs Galaxy S24 FE: the Galaxy S24 FE (from £380) gets seven years of updates.
Our view
Is a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 FE worth buying in 2026?
Yes, as a budget phone for the next few months to a year. It is the cheapest S21 we sell, still gets security updates and has true 3x zoom. The trade-offs are a plastic back and support ending around early 2027.
Who it's for
It suits budget buyers, teenagers and anyone who wants a Samsung with a good selfie camera for under £200. If you want updates to 2028, the Galaxy S23 (from £299) lasts longer.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is the Galaxy S21 FE unlocked?
Yes. Every Galaxy S21 FE 128GB and 256GB unit we sell works on all UK networks with 5G. eSIM support depends on the model code of your unit.
Is the Galaxy S21 FE still getting updates?
Yes, quarterly security updates. Android 16 (One UI 8) was its last major upgrade, and security support is reported to end around January 2027.
Is the Galaxy S21 FE still worth buying in 2026?
Yes, a used Samsung S21 FE is worth it as a low-cost phone for about a year. It is cheaper than the S21 here and still receives Samsung security updates.
Galaxy S21 FE vs S21: which is better?
The S21 FE, for most buyers. It has a larger battery and screen, a 32MP selfie camera and ongoing security updates.
What does FE mean?
FE stands for Fan Edition. Samsung released it in January 2022 as a lower-priced S21 with a bigger screen and battery.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
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