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Samsung has always released more affordable versions of its flagships, at least in name, although the exact brand changed over the years. From “Mini” to “Lite” to “e” and now “Fan Edition”, the company has used its abundant resources to spread its network. The success of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, despite its flaws, may have convinced Samsung to adjust the price of its next flagship and, if the sources are correct, the entry-level Galaxy S21 could be its cheapest premium flagship since 2016. .
There are several factors that could be credited or blamed for this reported price change. The pandemic has definitely affected the global economy, pushing consumers to seek more affordable phones. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition or FE arrived at exactly that opportune moment and its popularity even in the US may have influenced the company’s pricing strategy, at least according to Korean media.
Industry sources claim that the base Galaxy S21 could be priced at around KRW 980,000. That works out to over $ 900. Given how global pricing works, that might even translate to $ 899 in the US While it’s still expensive, it’s significantly cheaper than the $ 999 the Galaxy S20 started with. year.
If true, this could be the lowest a Samsung flagship has reached since the $ 750 Galaxy S7 four years ago. Considering how prices have risen higher and higher over the years, such a change sounds almost too good to be true. It could definitely be that, as it’s too early to put that speculation to work.
With that said, the Galaxy S20 may not seem worthy of $ 999 anyway. If this year’s Samsung flagships are any hint, it could come with a plastic back, or “glasstic,” along with a flat screen, a minimal set of cameras, and no weird features. It would definitely help to paint Samsung in a more positive light if it offers such an affordable flagship with no “Lite” or “Fan Edition” attached.
