Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21 is an discontinued smartphone that comes with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display, 12MP primary camera, and is powered by the Exynos 2100 processor. It features 4000mAh battery and 25W charging, It offers in capable body and outstanding selfie-camera capabilities.
Launched On: 14 Jan 2021
- Mali-G78 MP14
- FHD+ AMOLED
- HDR10+
- 25Watt (wired)
- Wireless Charging Supported
- Charger in the box
OIS
8K@24fps
- 128GB (UFS 3.1)
- 4k@60fps
- Plastic (Back)
- Aluminium Frame (Side)
- IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
- 4 year(s) of OS Update
The device was officially launched in India but is unavailable in online stores.
This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features
Samsung Galaxy S21 Alternative Comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S21 Timeline
Samsung Galaxy S21 receives the One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14, bringing a new camera widget, redesigned quick settings, enhanced notifications, improved privacy controls, updated widgets, and various performance and UI refinements for a more seamless user experience.
Samsung Galaxy S21 receives the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13, adding text extraction, multi-user support, enhanced widgets, improved privacy and security features, refined notifications, and various system optimizations for a smoother, more versatile user experience.
Samsung rolls out One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 for the Galaxy S21, introducing a new charging animation, extra dim toggle, AR Emoji in contacts, enhanced widgets, improved privacy controls, updated notifications, and various performance and UI refinements for a smoother experience.
Samsung Galaxy S21 becomes available for purchase on Samsung’s official online store, major e-commerce platforms, and retail outlets in India, offering exchange offers, bank discounts, and bundled accessories, ensuring wide accessibility and promotional benefits for early buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S21, Price at ₹69,999, Samsung launches the Galaxy S21 in India featuring a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB RAM, triple rear cameras, 120Hz refresh rate, 4000mAh battery, 5G connectivity, and One UI 3.1.
Samsung Galaxy S21 is first rumoured, with multiple leaks revealing design renders, camera specifications, Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 details, and an unusually early launch and release, indicating a significant shift from Samsung’s usual flagship timeline.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Full Specifications
General
- Box ContentsPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
- ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Display
- Type
- Display TypeAMOLED
- Display EngineDynamic 2X
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
- Playback QualityHDR10+
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportYes
- Touch Sampling Rate240 Hz
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
- Size
- Display Size6.2 inches
- Area94.1 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio87.2
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
- Resolution
- Display ResolutionFHD+
- Resolution Width1080 pixels
- Resolution Height2400 pixels
- Aspect Ratio20:9
- Pixel Density421 ppi
- Color Gamut Range100 %
- Colour Depth16 Million Colours
- Eye ProtectionEye Comfort Shield
- Peak Brightness1300 nits
Body
- Dimensions151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight169 grams
- FrontGorilla Glass Victus
- BackPlastic
- SideAluminium Frame
- Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
- PortsUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
- IP RatingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
- SpeakerStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG, No Tuning
Processor
- Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerSamsung
- ChipsetExynos 2100
- Fabrication Size5 nm
- Co-Processor-
- CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
- Cooling System-
- Overclocked ProcessorNo
- GPUMali-G78 MP14
Main Camera
- Main Camera
- Main Camera #1 Megapixel12 MP
- Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.8
- Main Camera #1 Focal Length26 mm
- Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.76"
- Main Camera #1 Pixel Size1.8 µm
- Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
OIS
- Main Camera #2
- Main Camera #2 Megapixel64 MP
- Main Camera #2 Lens TypeTelephoto
- Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.0
- Main Camera #2 Focal Length29 mm
- Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/1.72"
- Pixel Size0.8 µm
- Main Camera #2 Camera Features1.1x Optical Zoom
Hybrid Zoom
OIS
PDAF
- Main Camera #3
- Main Camera #3 Megapixel12 MP
- Main Camera #3 Lens TypeUltra-wide
- Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.2
- Main Camera #3 Focal Length13 mm
- Main Camera #3 Field of View120
- Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/2.55"
- Main Camera #3 Pixel Size1.4 µm
- Main Camera #3 Camera FeaturesSuper Steady Video
- Features
- Camera StabilizationOIS
- Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto Focus
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR 10+ recording
- Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
- Lens EnhancementsNo enhancement
- Slow Motion Recording960 fps slomo
- Zoom Capability2-10X
- FeaturesAuto Focus
Auto-HDR
Digital Zoom
LED flash
Panorama
- Video
- Video Recording1080p@240fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps
4K@120fps
4K@30fps
4K@60fps
720p@960fps
8K@24fps - Log Video Recording SupportNo
- Video Featuresgyro-EIS
HDR10+
Stereo Sound Recording
- Video Recording1080p@240fps
Operating System
- Operating SystemAndroid 11, One UI
- Software Updates4 year(s) of Software updates and 5 year(s) of Security updates
- AI FeaturesCircle to Search
Selfie Camera
- Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel10 MP
- Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
- Front Camera #1 Focal Length26 mm
- Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/3.24"
- Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.22 µm
- Front Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
- Features
- Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto Focus
- FeaturesAuto-HDR
Dual Video Call
- Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
4k@60fps - HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
- Video Features1080p@30fps
4k@30/60fps
- Video Recording1080@30fps
Battery
- Capacity4000 mAh, Lithium Ion (Non-removable)
- Charging
- Charging Speed Wired25 W
- Wireless Charging SupportYes
- Charging Speed Wireless15 W
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYes
- Charging Speed Reverse Wireless4.5 W
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Bypass Charging SupportNo
Memory
- Storage128GB, UFS 3.1
- RAM8GB, LPDDR5
Network
- SIMnano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
- Technology5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
- 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
- 3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (6 bands)
- 4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 (22 bands)
- 5G BandsSA/NSA/Sub6 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 (13 bands)
- Speed5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE, UMTS
Connectivity
- WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
- Bluetooth5, A2DP, LE
- PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
- NFCSupported
- RadioFM Radio
Features
- Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
- Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
Barometer Sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity Sensor
Samsung DeX
Samsung Wireless DeX
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer
- Additional FeaturesEccentric Rotating Mass
Samsung Galaxy S21 Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Display | 6.2" |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 10MP |
| Design | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB/128GB |
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