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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Cell Phones Gray AT&T 128GB Refurbished - Acceptable
Samsung3.33.3(281)
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Specifications
S21
2022
281
Series
S21
Model Year
2022
Customer Reviews
281
Reviews & Ratings
(651)3.5
651 reviews
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👎 Cons
Performance
1.5
30%
User experiences with performance are highly inconsistent. Many complain of software crashes (One UI launcher), constant restarts, failure to load apps, inability to send messages or make calls, and severe lag. A significant number report the device arriving locked to a carrier despite being advertised as unlocked, rendering it unusable. Some positive feedback mentions fast operation and smooth setup, but the majority of reviews indicate serious software and hardware performance defects.
Performance
1.5
30%
User experiences with performance are highly inconsistent. Many complain of software crashes (One UI launcher), constant restarts, failure to load apps, inability to send messages or make calls, and severe lag. A significant number report the device arriving locked to a carrier despite being advertised as unlocked, rendering it unusable. Some positive feedback mentions fast operation and smooth setup, but the majority of reviews indicate serious software and hardware performance defects.
Camera Quality
2.5
50%
Camera performance receives mixed but mostly negative feedback. Several users praise the camera as excellent and beautiful. However, a notable number report rear camera autofocus failure (taking minutes to focus), moisture inside the lens, scratches near the camera module, and overall poor picture quality. The positive comments are outweighed by functional defects.
Camera Quality
2.5
50%
Camera performance receives mixed but mostly negative feedback. Several users praise the camera as excellent and beautiful. However, a notable number report rear camera autofocus failure (taking minutes to focus), moisture inside the lens, scratches near the camera module, and overall poor picture quality. The positive comments are outweighed by functional defects.
Battery Life
1
20%
Battery life is a frequent major complaint. Users describe it as 'horrible', draining from 100% to below 50% in a few hours with light use, not holding a charge, and providing only 4-5 hours of screen-on time. A few users find the battery adequate for their needs, but the overwhelming sentiment is that battery performance is poor and degrades quickly, even on refurbished units advertised as 'excellent'.
Battery Life
1
20%
Battery life is a frequent major complaint. Users describe it as 'horrible', draining from 100% to below 50% in a few hours with light use, not holding a charge, and providing only 4-5 hours of screen-on time. A few users find the battery adequate for their needs, but the overwhelming sentiment is that battery performance is poor and degrades quickly, even on refurbished units advertised as 'excellent'.
Display Quality
1.5
30%
Display issues are common. Multiple reviews mention the screen turning black intermittently, flickering, having a blank screen with no apps visible, distorted/blurry edges, scratches on the screen, and a One UI bug causing the screen to go black every second. While some units have a clear and bright screen, the number of display defects is high.
Display Quality
1.5
30%
Display issues are common. Multiple reviews mention the screen turning black intermittently, flickering, having a blank screen with no apps visible, distorted/blurry edges, scratches on the screen, and a One UI bug causing the screen to go black every second. While some units have a clear and bright screen, the number of display defects is high.
Build & Design
2
40%
Physical condition varies widely. Positives include a premium feel, light weight, nice color, and good ergonomics. Negatives include numerous reports of excessive scuffs, paint chips, deep scratches on the frame, a loose back cover (common S21 issue), and even a cracked camera lens. Many units advertised as 'excellent' showed obvious signs of heavy use and poor refurbishment. The build quality is acceptable when intact, but inconsistent.
Build & Design
2
40%
Physical condition varies widely. Positives include a premium feel, light weight, nice color, and good ergonomics. Negatives include numerous reports of excessive scuffs, paint chips, deep scratches on the frame, a loose back cover (common S21 issue), and even a cracked camera lens. Many units advertised as 'excellent' showed obvious signs of heavy use and poor refurbishment. The build quality is acceptable when intact, but inconsistent.
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1AMAZONOct 10, 2025Eusi Robinson
Disappointed
The phone arrived carrier locked, which was never mentioned in the product features. I ended up having to pay extra out of my own pocket just to get it unlocked. Very frustrating experience.
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1AMAZONOct 9, 2025April M.
Worst phone ever
Easily the worst phone I've ever owned. Messages fail to send, GPS is broken, and the battery life is pathetic. I would give it negative stars if I could.