Samsung have just introduced the Galaxy S21, S21+ and the S21 Ultra smartphone, all of which are the successor to the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra of last year. With this year’s Galaxy S-series, Samsung is not only focusing on hardware capability, but also on the design and overall look of the device, with the major noticeable shift in design happening on the rear camera placement.
Unlike the previously launched Galaxy S-series, in the S21-series, Samsung has seamlessly fit the camera bump right into the device metal frame, making it looking entirely different from previous S-series. The front of the phone have not changed much though; all models still retains their traditional screen sizes, and yes, that centrally punched screen is still used on all models, and 5G network is available on all models as well.
Samsung Galaxy S21
The S21 model is the most compact of the three, coming in a 6.2-inches display and a Dot-notch overhead. Samsung went for a downgraded screen res., from the QHD+ on the S20 model, to a Full-HD+ on the S21. The S21 source processing power from both Sammy’s new Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 CPU and available in either single or dual SIM versions, depending your region and market.
Three Camera modules are used on the S21; this includes a primary 12-megapixel lens with Dual Pixel autofocus, and OIS, a secondary 12-megapixel Ultra Wide Lens with a 120-degree field of view, and finally, a 64-megapixel Telephoto lens with OIS as well.
Samsung Galaxy S21+
The S20+ is a magnified vanilla S21, with the major difference going into the larger 6.7-inches display, as against the 6.2-incher on the standard model. Despite the larger display, the model did not offer QHD+ display either, but retains same 1080 x 2400 pixels on the vanilla models.
But to carter for the larger display, the S21 Plus has a larger 4800mAh battery on the inside, instead of the 4000mAh juice used on the standard model, but both model offers 25W wired and 15W wireless fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21/S21+ Key specs
- Dimensions; weight:
- S21: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm; 171 grams
- S21+: 161.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm; 202 grams
- Display:
- S21: 6.2-inches 1080 x 2400; Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED Display, 120Hz
- S21+: 6.7-inches 1080 x 2400; Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED Display, 120Hz
- CPU:
- International: Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 2100 processor
- USA/China/Korea: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Storage and RAM: 128/256 GB and 8GB RAM without card slot
- OS: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
- Camera: Triple-Cameras:
- 12MP primary camera with f/1.8, PDAF OIS + EIS;
- 12MP ultra wide lens with f/2.2 aperture and
- 64MP Telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture, 3x hybrid zoom, 30X space zoom
- Front camera: 10MP with f/2.2 aperture
- Connectivity: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G SA/NSA
- Other Features: Fingerprint scanner (in-screen), USB Type-C 3.1, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1
- Color options:
- S21: Phantom White, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink and Phantom Violet
- S21+: Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver and Phantom Black
- Battery: 25W wired and 15W wireless fast charging on both model
- S21: 4000mAh
- S21+: 4800
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The major eyebrow of the S21 unpack event is the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This is of course a disguised Galaxy Note model running under the naming and umbrella of the S-series. And to make things more Note-ish, this year’s S21 Ultra bundle in a stylus pen, a feature reserved only for the Galaxy Note lineup since inception.
The display is a 6.8-inches screen, an incher longer than the plus version; and yes, the Ultra is the only model with Quad-HD+ screen, taunting a display res of 1440 x 3200 pixels, and powered by same Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 CPU.
The S21 Ultra continues to be “ultra” in the camera department as well, bringing in a total of four camera lenses at the back. Of these four lenses, the main driver is a 108-megapixel Samsung’s ISOCELL HM3 sensor, pegged with 12MP 120° Ultra Wide sensor, a third 10MP Telephoto lens for 3x zoom, then, a fourth 10MP Periscope lens capable of 10x zoom, 100x Space Zoom and a fifth camera opening given to the dedicated Laser autofocus sensor.
Selfies on the Ultra is taken via a larger 40-megapixel front camera, and the battery power comes from a 5000mAh juice, but with same charging speed of the other two models.
Galaxy S21 Ultra key specs:
- Dimensions; weight: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm; 228 grams
- Display: 6.8-inches 1440 x 3200; Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED Display, 120Hz
- CPU:
- International: Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 2100 processor
- USA/China/Korea: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Storage and RAM: 128/256/512 GB and 12/16GB RAM without card slot
- OS: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
- Camera: Quad-Cameras:
- 108MP primary camera with f/1.8, PDAF OIS + EIS;
- 12MP ultra wide lens with f/2.2 aperture
- 10MP Telephoto lens for 3x zoom and OIS
- 10MP Periscope lens for 10x zoom, 100x Space Zoom
- Added Laser autofocus sensor
- Front camera: 40MP with f/2.2 aperture
- Connectivity: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G SA/NSA
- Other Features: Fingerprint scanner (in-screen), USB Type-C 3.1, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1
- Color options: Phantom Silver and Phantom Black colors
- Battery: 5000mAh with 25W wired and 15W wireless fast charging on both model
S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra pricing and availability
The three model of Samsung Galaxy s21-series are priced as follows:
- Galaxy S21:
- 8GB + 128GB – $799.99 / €849 / £769 / Rs. 58,474
- 8GB + 256GB – $849.99 / €899 / £819 / Rs. 62,130
- Galaxy S21+:
- 8GB + 128GB – $999.99 / €1049 / £949 / Rs. 73,090
- 8GB + 256GB – $1049.99 / €1099 / £999 / Rs. 76,730
- Galaxy S21 Ultra:
- 12GB + 128GB – $1,199.99 / €1,249 / £1,149 / Rs. 87,700,
- 12GB + 256GB – $1249.99 / €1,299 / £1,149 / Rs. 91,355,
- 16GB + 512GB – $1379.99 / €1,429 / £1,329 / Rs. 1,00,855
- S21 Ultra accessories sold separately:
- S Pen – $39.99 / Rs. 2,920
- Silicon Case with S Pen – $69.99 / Rs. 5,115
- Smart Clear View Case with S Pen – $89.99 / Rs. 6,575
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