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 stellar software capabilities.

Beebom Score

44

Beebom Score

66

Display

25

Processor

71

Design

100

Network

46

Memory

64

Selfie Camera

44

Connectivity

60

Battery

73

Camera

85

OS

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Market status:Discontinued

Launched On: 14 Jan 2021

Last Known Price₹69,999
Processor
Processor
Samsung Exynos 2100
  • Mali-G78 MP14
Display
Display
6.2" (120Hz)
  • FHD+ AMOLED
  • HDR10+
Battery
Battery
4000mAh (Lithium Ion)
  • 25Watt (wired)
  • Wireless Charging Supported
  • Charger in the box
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
12MP (Wide-angle)
    64MP (Telephoto)
      12MP (Ultra-wide)

        OIS

        8K@24fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        8GB (LPDDR5)
        • 128GB (UFS 3.1)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        10MP (Wide)
        • 4k@60fps
        Design
        Design
        Gorilla Glass Victus (Front)
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Aluminium Frame (Side)
        • IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
        OS
        OS
        Android (One UI)
        • 4 year(s) of OS Update
        information gray icon

        The device was officially launched in India but is unavailable in online stores.

        caution yellow icon

        This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

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        Launch Date

        14 Jan 2021

        Launch Date

        07 Jan 2025

        Launch Date

        18 Nov 2025

        Launch Date

        26 Nov 2025

        Launch Date

        11 Mar 2025

        Samsung Exynos 2100
        Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
        MediaTek Dimensity 9500
        Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
        Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
        6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.82", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.85", AMOLED, 144Hz
        6.36", AMOLED, 120Hz
        12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP+2MP/32MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
        50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front)
        4000mAh, 25W
        6000mAh, 100W
        7025mAh, 80W
        7000mAh, 100W
        5240mAh, 90W
        8GB + 128GB
        12GB + 256GB
        12GB + 256GB
        12GB + 256GB
        12GB + 512GB
        One UI, Android 11, 4 year(s) of OS Update
        OxygenOS, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update
        ColorOS, Android 16, 5 year(s) of OS Update
        Origin OS, Android 16, 5 year(s) of OS Update
        Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 15, 4 year(s) of OS Update

        Current Phone

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        Samsung Galaxy S21 Timeline

        Nov 24, 2023

        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.

        Nov 07, 2022

        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.

        Nov 15, 2021

        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.

        Jan 29, 2021

        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.

        Jan 14, 2021

        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.

        Oct 16, 2020

        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

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        General

        • Box ContentsPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
        • ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
        • LaunchJanuary 14, 2021
        • AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021
        • Origin CountrySouth Korea
        • Launch Price₹69,999

        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 Comfort TechnologyEye 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
        Benchmarking
        System Performance
        AnTuTu 0

          AnTuTu

          39,98,145
          39,56,885
          27,45,854
          27,45,854
          26,51,570
          Samsung Galaxy S218,75,803

          Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

          12,396
          10,192
          9,723
          9,723
          8,969
          Samsung Galaxy S213,348

          Geekbench 6 Single-Core

          3,834
          3,466
          3,460
          3,155
          3,155
          Samsung Galaxy S211,356

          Main Camera

          • Main Camera
            • Megapixel12 MP
            • Lens TypeWide-angle
            • Aperturef/1.8
            • Focal Length26 mm
            • Sensor Size1/1.76"
            • Pixel Size1.8 µm
            • Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
              OIS
          • Main Camera #2
            • Megapixel64 MP
            • Lens TypeTelephoto
            • Aperturef/2.0
            • Focal Length29 mm
            • Sensor Size1/1.72"
            • Pixel Size0.8 µm
            • Camera Features1.1x Optical Zoom
              Hybrid Zoom
              OIS
              PDAF
          • Main Camera #3
            • Megapixel12 MP
            • Lens TypeUltra-wide
            • Aperturef/2.2
            • Focal Length13 mm
            • Field of View120
            • Sensor Size1/2.55"
            • Pixel Size1.4 µm
            • 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
            • Featuresgyro-EIS
              HDR10+
              Stereo Sound Recording

          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
            • Megapixel10 MP
            • Lens TypeWide
            • Aperturef/2.2
            • Focal Length26 mm
            • Sensor Size1/3.24"
            • Pixel Size1.22 µm
            • Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
          • Features
            • Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto Focus
            • FeaturesAuto-HDR
              Dual Video Call
          • Video
            • Video Recording1080@30fps
              4k@60fps
            • Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
            • Features1080p@30fps
              4k@30/60fps

          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
          • Additional FeaturesEccentric Rotating Mass

          Samsung Galaxy S21 Key Highlights

          ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100
          Display6.2"
          Battery4000mAh
          Rear Camera12MP
          Front Camera10MP
          DesignGorilla Glass Victus
          RAM/Storage8GB/128GB

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