Samsung Should Kill Off The Galaxy FE Series And Its Re-Newed Program
Samsung might be planning to kill off the Galaxy FE series and it's likely the best decision, in addition to axing its Re-Newed program. The smartphone market is highly competitive and despite flagships now crossing the $1000 mark, manufacturers know there is a market for those who want a flagship that doesn't cost a fortune. So it's no surprise that several brands have some form of “lite” version of their flagships which retain certain features but also come with a handful of tradeoffs to make them affordable.
For example, OnePlus has its OnePlus R line which includes the OnePlus 9R, Oneplus 9RT, and OnePlus 10R. Xiaomi also has its T-series which is usually announced in the second half of the year. Google, on the other hand, has the Pixel a-series. The latest model is the Pixel 6a and it looks to offer a Pixel 6-like experience at a cheaper price.
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The next phone in the Galaxy FE series is expected to be the Galaxy S22 FE, and while it is not expected to launch before the end of the year at the earliest, it might not come at all, according to SamMobile. In spite of earlier reports that Samsung may be considering a MediaTek chipset for the next iteration, no evidence of the device's existence has been found yet, which seems unusual if the phone is actually going to be released later this year. The source also mentions the likelihood of Samsung pulling the curtains on the FE series in general. In truth, it makes sense for Samsung to end the series as well as its Galaxy Re-Newed program considering it has no need for either.
A Galaxy FE smartphone is supposed to be an affordable variant of the Galaxy S series flagship of that year, offering similar
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