It's been a busy week for those trying to stay on top of the various Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leaks and rumors, and we've got a few more images to share with you: images of the phone in a variety of official cases posted on a retail website early.

These images appeared on Box in the UK (via GSMArena), and we get a look at the phone in Clear View Cover, Silicone Cover and Clear Standing Cover - the usual selection of cases that Samsung offers alongside its cousin. smart phones.

The images posted on Box don't really tell us anything new, but we once again take a look at the design of the Galaxy S21 FE, with its hole-punch selfie camera at the top of the screen in the center, and a triple rear camera array. lens on the back.

The silicone covers, Clear Standing Cover and Clear View Cover. (Image credit: Samsung / Box)

Leaks, leaks and more leaks

Most smartphone launches are preceded by a ton of leaks and rumors these days, but we can't recall a recent phone that we've known as much about beforehand as the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Perhaps that's partly due to its delayed release.

We only learned yesterday that the phone's price is likely to match that of the Galaxy S20 FE it's replacing, so in the region of $699 / £699 / AU$1,149. Also on the pricing front, we've heard that the Galaxy S21 FE will be sold for €649 in European territories.

Numerous leaked images of the phone have also surfaced in recent months, while we've also heard a lot about the possible specifications of this device, which probably won't vary too much from what we've seen with the Samsung Galaxy S21. Serie.

Analysis: what to expect from Samsung in 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. (Image credit: Samsung)

It's not official yet, but the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to make its debut in early January 2022, as part of the CES 2022 tech showcase schedule. Once that launch is out of the way, Samsung will have plenty more to come as well. phones next year.

Not long after the Galaxy S21 FE arrives, we should get the Samsung Galaxy S22 line of phones, which are set to break in February. The phones aren't thought to be much different from their S21 predecessors, but we should get the usual yearly increases in terms performance and camera capabilities.

One phone to watch out for in particular is the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which may even have a Note moniker added to its name. In fact, it's replacing the Galaxy Note series, it seems, with a design that's distinctly different from the S22 and S22 Plus, superior cameras and support for the Samsung S Pen stylus.

Around August we should get an update to Samsung's foldable phones, with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 rumored to be on the way. Throw in the usual batch of budget and mid-range phones from Samsung, and it's a busy year.