It might be too late for a model of the S22 FE to be released because older phones are just as good. Even if it didn't release an FE phone this year, they agree it wouldn't make sense for them to eliminate the line completely.

There were rumors last month that the S22 FE phone was going to be canceled. Two Fan Edition phones have been released by the company. At the time, the company said it had nothing to say about the rumors.

The S21 FE was an alternative to the tiny S22 and the expensive S22+. It was rumored that the S21 FE would be canceled due to chip shortages, but the phone was delayed and sold a month before the S22 series.

Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for the worldwide device tracker, says he wouldn't be surprised if there was a cancellation of the S22FE.

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He says that the FE series is not very different from the rest of the bunch because of the issue with inventory building up.

He doesn't believe that chip shortages are a reason why the FE line is canceled.

The lower end of the spectrum tends to be affected by the chip shortages for mobile phones.

Samsung’s pricing problem could affect the S22 FE release

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By the time the FE was released, the regular S series had already been discounted enough to be comparable to the FE, but it offered better specifications.

If a new FE was to be launched, it would be wise for it to be launched after the S series.

According to Anshel Sag, a senior analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy, the S21 FE did well because of the value it delivered and that he could see the same happening again this year, only if the S22 is more affordable.

It would only be because they were worried about overselling the S22 line that they would cancel the FE line.

The high starting price point on the S20 was launched in the spring of 2020, according to the president of Techsponentialk.

In the fall of 2020, the GALAXY S20 FE was a perfect fit for the high-value spot in the premium lineup. The entry point for the S21 and S22 phones was lowered to $800. He says that last year's model is still available for a lower price in many markets, and that it could be replaced by combining last year's technology at a lower cost.

Greengart doesn't think chip shortages are a good reason to cancel a line.

If there's a strong need for a product, you do what you can to meet it, even if it's not easy.

No, Samsung isn’t taking a page from OnePlus in a strategic change to its lineup

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It is possible that if the S22 FE is canceled, that means it is getting rid of its FE lineup entirely. This move is similar to the change in the strategy of the company.

The new breakdown of the company's smartphone portfolio was shown in internal documents by the company. The company will launch a new tier of phones called the R series. Initially, it was reported that the T-series phone would be forgo in late 2021, and that the phone would be called the "Oasis 9RT".

Mid-range phones will be launched in the region. The only budget series sold in North America will be theNord N series.

Sag thinks that the success of the S21 FE may mean that it won't be getting rid of the FE series.

Ubrani doesn't think it's fair to say that SAMSUNG is following in the footsteps of osborne

The North American market doesn't support a lot of different models and price tiers. He says that the FE only appeals to people with an S series phone who don't want to pay the price for the flagship version.

Samsung needs to be strategic about launching the FE if it plans to

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE With Box

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Sag believes that this phone should be launched during the holiday season in order to maximize sales.

When people are looking for gifts for friends and family and are a bit more price conscious, an FE is usually the best option.

The best time for the release of the S22 FE is the middle of October, a month after the new iPhone is released, according to Sujeong.

She says it could be in demand during the holiday season in major markets and attract premium users before the S23 series launches.