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Did Samsung just show off the Galaxy S21 FE on Instagram? (Updated)

June 16, 2025

Update: July 15, 2025 (2 AM ET): Samsung has now deleted the Instagram post that appeared to include the unreleasedGalaxy S21 FE. This suggests that it was published early and by accident, and lends credence to the idea that it revealed Samsung’s forthcoming mid-ranger.

Original article: June 20, 2025 (7:58 AM ET): We’ve known for a while now thatSamsungis planning to launch the Galaxy S21 FE later this year, owing to numerous leaks and reports. Now, it looks like Samsung itself may have given us a look at the upcoming smartphone.

samsung galaxy s21 fe render leak2

The company posted animage on Instagram(h/t:SamMobile) showing what could be the back of the Galaxy S21 FE. Check it out below.

The Instagram shot certainly seems more in line with the leaked Galaxy S21 FE renders from what we can tell. TheS21 and S21 Plushave a different finish for the camera housing compared to the rest of the body, while leaked S21 FE renders suggest the same finish is used for the upcoming phone’s back and camera bump.

Samsung Instagram potential S21 FE

We still can’t rule out the possibility that this device is a Galaxy S21 or S21 Plus in a different colorway though. So we’d encourage you to take this image with a grain of salt for now.

In any event, those waiting for a Galaxy S21 FE launch might have to wait a few more weeks. Samsung is expected to officially reveal itsfoldable phonesthis week, but the affordable flagship isn’t expected to appear at the launch.

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