With the iconic theme says “Everyday Epic”, Samsung has finally unveiled its Galaxy S21 series. After months of guesswork, rumors, and tweets – most of them up to the mark – Samsung introduced S21 ultra inline and wraps off the rumors around Samsung s21 AMD.
Here is everything we’ve got about the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra.
Both Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus are anticipated to sport amazing features that would be advanced than ever before. Keeping these improvements aside, Galaxy s21 series is priced low compared to previous models. But, these enhancements mean nothing for S21 Ultra who sports the most exciting features including, S pen support and dual telephoto lenses as well.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wraps in a number of features to mark its existence as one among Samsung’s premier flagship models. Surprisingly, it is costing $200 less than the previously released Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Talking about the marquee features in the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus, both won’t be as flash as S21 ultra, but they are supposed to significantly appeal to the shoppers looking for Samsung’s new flagship phone.
These two phones feature a dynamic display of their own and come with several significant camera upgrades. Similar to S21 Ultra, both Samsung Galaxy s21 and s21 plus are powered by Qualcomm’s ever-advanced Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Altogether, Samsung’s latest S21 series is designed to offer an impressive amount of exciting features and improvements. Here’s Everything about Samsung S21 that you should know.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Release Date
You can now pre-order Galaxy S21 and on every pre-order on Samsung’s official website, you will get a credit – $100 for S21, $150 for the S21 Plus, and $200 for the S21 ultra. These credits can be further used at Samsung’s online store for accessories. Additionally, you will also get a Samsung SmartTag.
Various models of Galaxy S21 are expected to be launched in-store on Jan 29. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are ready for the sale. Both US Cellular and visible are among the top carriers that are planning to sell Samsung’s upcoming phones as well.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Price
The greatest news of the year is that you will have to pay less for the Samsung S21 2021. Samsung is offering its new models at a cut-back price, making its flagship phones least expensive since the company is offering $1,000 phones.
The earlier cost of Samsung’s premium phones was really high making it tight for buyers to make a quick decision. As of now, the Samsung Galaxy S21 starts at $799, while the Galaxy S21 Plus has a price tag of $999. You will get a 128GB model at both these prices, so the storage is not an issue. However, you can upgrade your storage only at $50. Of course, you’ll go for that.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra costs $1,199 for the 128GB model featuring 12GB RAM. Additionally, you will get $200 off on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Along with the base model, Samsung offers S21 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It will cost you around $1,249 while the 512GB version can be yours only at $1,379. That’s pretty fair, especially, for Samsung’s flagship models.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Specifications & Features
We run a quick check of the specifications & features for the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus. It reveals that both these models have a lot in common. Keeping the dimensions aside, the battery and display of both phones are bigger. Additionally, you will get plenty of color options with the Galaxy S21 than other models. Though the S21 Ultra is available in two Phantom Silver or Phantom Black variants, you can access other color options on your purchase directly from the store. You can choose from Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, and Phantom Brown on in-store shopping.
In contrast to other options available, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra stands alone with the biggest screen (6.8 inches) and powerful battery (5,000 mAh) of other models from the S21 series. There are many other differences, in terms of the display’s refresh rate, internal storage, and so on. Learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S21 in the tables below.
Summary:
Screen Size: 6.2 inches
CPU/Processor: Qualcomm SM8350, Snapdragon 888
Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Primary Camera: 12MP Wide-angle, 12MP Ultrawide, 64MP Telephoto with 3x optical zoom
Secondary Camera: 10MP
Battery: 4,000 mAh
Release Date: 14 January 2021
Price: Starts at $799
Display
Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits
Size: 6.2 inches, 94.1 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Camera
Main Camera
Type: Triple Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76″
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Features: Flash Auto-HDR, Panorama Shot
Videos: 8K at 24fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p and 720p at 30/60/240/969fps, HDR10+, Stereo sound rec, gyro-in built
Selfie Camera:
Type: Single
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
Features: Auto-HDR and Dual Video Call
Video: 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30fps
Key Specs/Platforms
Operating System (OS): Android 11, One UI 3.1
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 680
GPU: Adreno 660
Body
Dimensions: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 169g
Built Quality: Front Glass, Plastic Back, and Aluminum Wrap
Storage
Card Slot: NO
Internal: 128GB/8GB RAM and 256GB/8GB RAM
Sound
Speaker: Stereo speakers
Audio Jack: 32-bit/384kHz audio
Battery
Type: Li-Po 4,000mAh, Non-removable
Charging: Superfast wireless chagrin 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
Network Connectivity
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, 5.0 A2DP
GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC: Yes
USB: Yes, Type-C
Special Feature
Sensors: Fingerprint on-screen, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Samsung Pay, Bixby natural language command and dictation
