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Samsung first announced the Galaxy S21 FE at CES 2022 after months of delay due to the semiconductor shortage. Our review noted that the phone does not offer the same value for money as its predecessor. However, being a Samsung device, you'll find plenty of deals and discounts on the Galaxy S21 FE from various retailers and carriers that sweeten the deal on it, making it one of the best Android phones you can buy.
So, if you have already made up your mind to buy the latest Fan Edition device from the Korean smartphone maker, check out the best deals on it in the US below.
Where to buy
Depending on your preference, you can buy the Galaxy S21 FE from any of the major carriers in the US or directly through Samsung or retailers like Best Buy. Unlike the Pixel 6, you should not run into any stock issues here.
Samsung
Samsung's online store in the US easily offers among the best deals on the S21 FE. The company is offering free Galaxy Buds Live/Buds2 or $100 instant Samsung Credit with the phone. Additionally, you will get four months of free YouTube Premium, three months of Spotify Premium, and six months of SiriusXM. The deal remains the same irrespective of whether you buy the unlocked or carrier variant.
The phone is available unlocked for its official price of $699, with the 8GB RAM and 256GB model commanding an additional $70 premium. You can trade-in your existing phone to get up to $425 in instant credit towards your purchase, with 0% financing being available. There's also an option to pay for the phone in four weekly installments starting from $175.
Amazon
Amazon continues to offer a great deal on the Galaxy S21 FE. Initially, it bundled a $100 gift card with the device, but now, it is straight-up offering a $100 discount. This means you can get the 128GB variant of the phone for $600, while the 256GB storage model can be purchased for $699.
You can also trade in your old device, with the amount being added to your Amazon gift card balance.
Best Buy
Best Buy is offering up to $200 off on the carrier variants of the Galaxy S21 FE, bringing its price down to $500. You'll have to buy the unlocked version of the phone and then activate a line on Verizon, T-Mobile/Sprint, or AT&T's network through the retailer for this. You can get an additional $100 discount on the T-Mobile's variant provided you take a new line.
If you don't activate a line, you'll have to purchase the phone for its full unlocked price of $700. You get a 14-day return period with your purchase, so you can always return the phone if you don't like it.
Carriers
Verizon and T-Mobile offer a similar deal on the Galaxy S21 FE: up to $700 off in monthly bill credits. You will have to trade in an eligible device and must be on a qualified plan for this, though. AT&T's deal is also pretty decent, with US Cellular giving you the phone for free through monthly bill credits.
Verizon
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available on Verizon's network in Olive, Graphite, Lavender, and White colors. The base 128GB model starts at $23.33/month for 30 months, while the 256GB model costs $25.66/month for the same duration.
The carrier offers up to $700 off on the phone if you trade in an eligible device and add a new line on select Unlimited plans. The discount is also applicable for existing customers who trade in a qualifying device, though you'll need to pay a one-time upgrade fee of $30. Most recent Samsung, Google, Apple, and Motorola devices launched in the last couple of years are eligible, so you should be covered.
There's a Buy One, Get One offer going on as well, where if you buy the S21 FE on an eligible Unlimited plan and get another new line, you will get up to $1,000 in credit over 36 months. The discount effectively means you are getting the second S21 FE unit for free.
Verizon will also offer you up to $120 off on purchasing the Galaxy Watch4.
AT&T
You can get the Galaxy S21 FE on AT&T's network for as low as $15 per month over 36 months or $20/month for the 256GB model post $160 in bill credits. This offer is for well-qualified customers and does not require a trade-in. Do note that additional taxes, fees, and a $30/upgrade charge will be applicable.
T-Mobile
The Un-carrier will offer up to $500 off on the Galaxy S21 FE if you trade in a device and are on an eligible plan. If you are on the Magenta Max plan, you can get the device for free when trading in an existing device. You will receive a one-time bill credit based on the trade-in value, with the remaining balance being adjusted in 24 or 36 months via bill credits.
There's another offer where you can get a second S21 FE unit for free via 24 monthly credits if you add two new lines. Previously, T-Mobile only required customers to get one new line on an eligible plan to pick up a second S21 FE unit for free. Pricing for the phone starts at $29.17/month for 24 months.
US Cellular
You can get the Galaxy S21 FE 5G for free from US Cellular after bill credits, provided you switch to the carrier and subscribe to one of its select Unlimited plans. You can also avoid the activation fee if you purchase the phone online. The monthly bill will start from $23.33 before any discounts.