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.

Launched On:15 May 202415 May 2024

Discontinued
Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy S21Key specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm), 875803 Antutu Score
Display6.2" Dynamic 2X AMOLED 120Hz
Battery4000mAh (Li-ion) · 25Watt (wired)
Rear Camera12MP · 64MP (Secondary)
Front Camera10MP
RAM/Storage8GB, LPDDR5 / 128GB, UFS 3.1
DesignPlastic
OSAndroid 11, One UI
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Samsung Galaxy S21 — expected price in India

Samsung Galaxy S21 has an Est. ₹69,999 based on leaks and expected launch data. Official India pricing is not confirmed yet.

Samsung Galaxy S21 — Full specifications

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General

BrandSamsung
Model NameSamsung Galaxy S21
Launch CountryIndia
Launch15 May 2024
Availability15 May 2024
Launch PriceEst. ₹69,999
ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Box ContentsPhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool

Performance

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm), 875803 Antutu Score
CPU CoresOcta-core
OverclockNo
Graphics Processor (GPU)Mali-G78 MP14
RAM/Storage8GB, LPDDR5 / 128GB, UFS 3.1

Display

Screen Size6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Display TypeDynamic 2X AMOLED, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Form FactorFlat
Resolution ClassFHD+
ResolutionFHD+, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 (421 ppi), 16 Million Colours, 1300 nits(Peak Brightness), Eye Comfort Shield
Peak Brightness1300 nits
Display Refresh Rate120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9
Pixel Density421 pixels per inch (ppi)
Display Area87.2% Screen To Body Ratio

Design

Height5.97 inches (151.7 mm)
Width2.80 inches (71.2 mm)
Thickness0.31 inches (7.9 mm)
Weight169 grams
Frame MaterialAluminium Frame
Back MaterialPlastic
Front MaterialGorilla Glass Victus
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortsUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink

Camera

Rear camera setupQuad
Rear camera (Primary)12 MP resolution, Primary lens
Rear camera (Secondary)64 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Rear camera (Tertiary)12 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Rear camera 410 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Front camera setupSingle
Front camera (Primary)10 MP resolution, Selfie lens, Sensor: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (Wide), 1.22 µm, 1/3.24", Dual Pixel PDAF
Video Resolution (Rear)8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Resolution (Front)1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery TypeLi-ion
Wired Charging25 W
Fast Wired ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingYes
Reverse Wireless ChargingNo
Bypass ChargingNo

Connectivity

SIM (specs)Dual SIM
Mobile Technology4G
Network Speed4G
Cellular / Networknano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
Bluetoothtrue
Bluetooth Version5
Positioning / GNSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
USB (specs line)USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
NFCYes
GPSNo
eSIMYes
USB OTGNo

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 11, One UI

Storage & Memory

RAM8GB, LPDDR5
Internal Storage128GB, UFS 3.1
Expandable StorageNo

Audio

Speaker SetupStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG, No Tuning

Samsung Galaxy S21Key Highlights

Processor
Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm), 875803 Antutu Score
Market status
Discontinued
Display
6.2"
Battery
4000mAh
Rear Camera
12MP
Front Camera
10MP
Design
Plastic
RAM/Storage
8GB, LPDDR5/128GB, UFS 3.1
Connectivity
nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)

Samsung Galaxy S21 In the Box Items

Phone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool

Highlights

  • Impressive Display Panel
  • Impressive Front Camera recording resolution
  • Impressive Slow Motion Recording
  • Raw Capture supported

Editor's Verdict

Rating: 41/5

Pros & Cons

Pros

What we liked about this device

  • Powered by reliable Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm), 875803 Antutu Score processor
  • Immersive 6.2-inch display for gaming and media
  • Dependable 4000mAh battery life
  • 12MP camera for everyday capture

Cons

Trade-offs you should consider

  • No expandable storage via microSD card slot
  • No wireless charging support
  • Pre-installed apps may require initial cleanup

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