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Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
CodenameUnbound
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganEveryday Epic
SeriesGalaxy S
ModelSM-G991x (S21)
SM-G996x (S21+)
SM-G998x (S21 Ultra)
(Last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
First releasedJanuary 14, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-14)
Availability by regionJanuary 29, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-29)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy S20
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy S22
TypePhone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions
  • S21: 151.7 mm (5.97 in) H
    71.2 mm (2.80 in) W
    7.9 mm (0.31 in) D
  • S21+: 161.5 mm (6.36 in) H
    75.6 mm (2.98 in) W
    7.8 mm (0.31 in) D
  • S21 Ultra: 165.1 mm (6.50 in) H
    75.6 mm (2.98 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Mass
  • S21:169 g (6.0 oz)
  • S21+: 200 g (7.1 oz)
  • S21 Ultra: 227 g (8.0 oz)
Operating systemOne UI 3.1, Android 11
System-on-chip
CPU
  • International: Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • United States, China, Korea: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680
GPU
  • International: Mali-G78 MP14
  • United States, China: Adreno 660
Memory
  • S21/S21+: 8 GB RAM
  • S21 Ultra: 12/16 GB RAM
Storage
  • S21/S21+: 128/256 GB UFS 3.1
  • S21 Ultra: 128/256/512 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storageNone
Battery
  • S21: 4000 mAh Lithium polymer
  • S21+: 4800 mAh Lithium polymer
  • S21 Ultra: 5000 mAh Lithium polymer
Charging
  • 25 W fast charging
  • 15 W QI wireless
  • 4.5 W Reverse wireless
Display
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O capacitive touchscreen, 11Hz-120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+
  • S21: 6.2 in (160 mm) 1080 × 2400 (421 ppi) 1300 nits, ~87.2% screen-to-body ratio
  • S21+: 6.7 in (170 mm) 1080 × 2400 (394 ppi) 1300 nits, ~88.3% screen-to-body ratio
  • S21 Ultra: 6.8 in (170 mm) 1440 × 3200 (515 ppi) 1600 nits, ~89.8% screen-to-body ratio
External displayAlways on
SoundDolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Rear cameraAll: Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
S21 and S21+:

  • 12 MP, f/1.8, 26 mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 64 MP, f/2.0, 28 mm (telephoto), 1/1.76", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical, 3x hybrid
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video


S21 Ultra:

  • 108 MP (2nd gen), f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
  • 10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front camera
  • S21 and S21+: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
  • S21 Ultra: 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Connectivity
Data inputsUSB-C 3.2

Sensors:

Water resistanceIP68 water/dust resistance, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
SAR
  • S21: 0.74 W/kg (head)
    1.08 W/kg (body)
    • EU: 0.46 W/kg (head)
      1.51 W/kg (body)
  • S21+: 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
    • EU: 0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
  • S21 Ultra: 0.77 W/kg (head) 1.02 (body)
    • EU: 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Website
References[1][2][3]

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a series[4] of Android-based smartphones designed, developed, marketed, and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its Galaxy S series.[5] They collectively serve as the successor to the Galaxy S20 series. The lineup was unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on 14 January 2021.[6] The phones were released on 29 January 2021.

History

Lineup

The lineup comprises three devices, with the Galaxy S21 being the least expensive with a smaller screen size. In contrast to the Galaxy S20+, the Galaxy S21+ is very similar to the S21 spec-wise, with the exception of a larger display, higher battery capacity, and back glass instead of plastic. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even larger screen size, battery, and a host of other improvements over the other models, including a more advanced camera setup highlighted by its 108 MP main sensor with laser autofocus and a higher resolution 1440p display.[7] The S21 Ultra is also the first phone in the Galaxy S series to support the S Pen, albeit sold separately and with limited functionality.[8]

Design

The Galaxy S21 series has a design similar to its predecessor, with an Infinity-O display containing a circular cutout in the top center for the front selfie camera. The S21's back panel is reinforced polycarbonate similar to the S20 FE and Note 20, while the S21+ and S21 Ultra use glass.[9] The rear camera array has been integrated into the phone body and has a metallic surround; the S21 Ultra has a carbon fiber camera surround for exclusive colors.

Galaxy S21 Galaxy S21+ Galaxy S21 Ultra
Color Name Online exclusive Color Name Online exclusive Color Name Online exclusive
Phantom White No Phantom Silver No Phantom Silver No
Phantom Gray No Phantom Black No Phantom Black No
Phantom Violet No Phantom Violet No Phantom Titanium Yes
Phantom Pink No Phantom Gold Yes Phantom Navy Yes
Phantom Red Yes Phantom Brown Yes

Specifications

Hardware

Chipsets

The S21 line comprises three models with various hardware specifications. International and Korea models of the S21 utilize the Exynos system-on-chip, while the U.S., Canadian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.[10][1]

Display

The S21 series feature "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" displays with HDR10+ support and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models utilize a second-generation ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.[11]

Model Display size (in) Display resolution Refresh rate variable refresh rate Shape 120 Hz at QHD+ resolution
S21 6.2 1080p 60Hz 48Hz to 120Hz flat sides No
S21+ 6.7 1080p 60Hz 48Hz to 120Hz flat sides No
S21 Ultra 6.8 1440p 60Hz 10Hz to 120Hz curved sides Yes

Storage

Models Galaxy S21 Galaxy S21+ Galaxy S21 Ultra[11]
RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage
Variant 1 8GB 128GB 8GB 128GB 12GB 128GB
Variant 2 8GB 256GB 8GB 256GB 12GB 256GB
Variant 3 - - - - 16GB 512GB

The S21 and S21+ offer 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB and 256 GB options for internal storage. The S21 Ultra has 12 GB of RAM with 128 GB and 256 GB options as well as a 16 GB option with 512 GB of internal storage. All three models lack a microSD card slot, which was present on the S20 series.[12]

Batteries

The S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra contain non-removable 4000 mAh, 4800 mAh, and 5000 mAh Li-Po batteries respectively.[13] All three models support wired charging over USB-C at up to 25W (using USB Power Delivery) as well as Qi inductive charging up to 15W. The phones also have the ability to charge other Qi-compatible devices from the S21's own battery power, which is branded as "Wireless PowerShare," at up to 4.5W.[14]

Connectivity

All the three phones support 5G SA/NSA networks, The Galaxy S21 and S21+ support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The S21+ and S21 Ultra models also support Ultra Wideband (UWB) for short-range communications similar to NFC (not to be confused with 5G mmWave, which is marketed as Ultra Wideband by Verizon). Samsung uses this technology for their new "SmartThings Find" feature and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+.[15]

Cameras

Camera comparison on Galaxy S21 Series[11]
Models Galaxy S21 & S21+ Galaxy S21 Ultra
Wide Specs 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.76", DPAF, OIS 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.33", PDAF, OIS
Model Samsung S5K2LD or Sony IMX555 Samsung S5KHM3
Ultrawide Specs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", fixed focus 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", DPAF
Model Samsung S5K2LA Sony IMX563
Telephoto Specs 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm, 1/1.72", PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.24", DPAF, OIS
Model Samsung S5KGW2 Samsung S5K3J1
Extended Telephoto Specs - 10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm, 1/3.24", DPAF, OIS
Model Samsung S5K3J1
Front Specs 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3.24", DPAF 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/2.8", PDAF
Model Sony IMX374 Samsung S5KGH1

The S21 and S21+ have similar camera setups to their predecessors but benefit from improved software and image processing. Both have a 12 MP wide sensor, a 64 MP telephoto sensor with 3x hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The S21 Ultra has a new HM3 108 MP sensor with several enhancements over the previous HM1 108 MP sensor, including 12-bit HDR. It also has two 10 MP telephoto sensors with 3x and 10x optical zoom as well as a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera uses a 10 MP sensor on the S21 and S21+ and a 40 MP sensor on the S21 Ultra. 4K60 recording is supported on the ultrawide camera on the S21 and S21+ and all cameras on the S21 Ultra. All cameras are Samsung except 12MP Ultra Wide on S21 Ultra and 10MP front on S21 and S21+, which are both made by Sony.

The Galaxy S21 series can record HDR10+ video and support HEIF.[11]

Supported video modes

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series supports the following video modes:[11]

  • 8K@24fps (possibly up to 30fps on S21 Ultra)[16]
  • 4K@30/60fps
  • 1080p@30/60/240fps
  • 720p@960fps (480fps is upscaled to 960fps on the S21 Ultra)[17][18]

Software

All the three phones run on Android 11 based Samsung's custom skin One UI 3.1 at launch.[19][20]

They all have Samsung Knox for enhanced device security.

Reception

In his review for The Verge, Dieter Bohn praised the S21 Ultra's punchy display, fast performance, long-lasting battery life and the general improvements to the camera system, likening the latter to that of the iPhone 12 Pro Max's; however, Bohn did note that the phone's plastic back is more susceptible to minor dents and scratches.[21]

Criticism has been aimed at the lack of both the audio connector and memory card-expandable storage, the latter of which existed on the preceeding Galaxy S20, whereas in 2018, Samsung made fun of iPhones' lack thereof in a series of commercials for the Galaxy S9 named "Ingenious", where unhappy iPhone customers confront an Apple Store employee over iPhones' lack of functionality that the Galaxy S9 was equipped with.[22][23]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G". GSMArena. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G". GSMArena. Archived from the original on 3 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Should you buy the Galaxy S21 series or the Galaxy S20 series?". xda-developers. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  5. ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (14 January 2021). "SAMSUNG GALAXY S21, S21 PLUS, AND S21 ULTRA FIRST LOOK: POLISHED DESIGN (AND PRICES)". The Verge. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Galaxy UNPACKED 2021". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  7. ^ Priday, Richard (14 January 2021). "Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21 Plus vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: What's different?". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  8. ^ Cipriani, Jason (14 January 2021). "Galaxy S21 Ultra works with Samsung S Pen, Pro stylus: Price, features and limitations". CNET. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  9. ^ Schoon, Ben (14 January 2021). "Galaxy S21 unboxing and first impressions: No charger, but a whole lot of phone [Video]". 9to5Google. Retrieved 17 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Spoonauer, Mark (17 January 2021). "Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review (hands on)". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 17 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ a b c d e "Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs S21+ 5G vs S21 Ultra 5G". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  12. ^ Chin, Monica (14 January 2021). "Samsung's Galaxy S21 phones don't include microSD card support". The Verge. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  13. ^ Hoyle, Andrew (14 January 2021). "Samsung Galaxy S21: What to know about battery life and battery sizes". CNET. Retrieved 17 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G - Full phone specifications". gsmarena.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  15. ^ SamMobile. "What is UWB and why should Galaxy S21+/S21 Ultra owners care?". SamMobile. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  16. ^ "How advanced A.I. and new hardware push the Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera forward". Digital Trends. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  17. ^ admin (18 January 2021). "Galaxy S21 Slow Motion Feature is Retained!". Hi Speed Cameras. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  18. ^ "The Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus do at least one thing better than the Ultra". Android Authority. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  19. ^ Vincent, Brittany (15 January 2021). "Samsung One UI 3 arrives: These are the top features". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 17 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Firmware Download SM-G991B Free Download". Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Firmware Download SM-G991B Free Download. Retrieved 18 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ Bohn, Dieter (21 January 2021). "Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: the real deal". The Verge. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  22. ^ Schoon, Ben (14 January 2021). "Samsung ditches microSD cards in Galaxy S21 series". 9to5Google.
  23. ^ "Samsung Pokes Fun at Apple Store Employees With New Galaxy S9 'Ingenious' Ads". HYPEBEAST. 23 July 2018.

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