GENERAL |
|
Brand |
Samsung |
Model |
Galaxy S21 5G |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
29 January 2021 |
Operating System |
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
SIM |
Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
Networks |
2G, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, 4G, 5G |
Body and Dimensions |
|
Height |
151.7 mm |
Width |
71.2 mm |
Thickness |
7.9 mm |
Weight |
169 g (Sub6), 171 g (mmWave) (5.96 oz) |
Colors |
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink |
Display |
|
Screen type |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
Screen Size |
6.2 inches |
Screen Resolution |
1080 x 2400 pixels |
Aspect Radio |
20:9 |
Pixel Density |
421 PPI |
screen-to-body ratio |
87.2% |
Hardware |
|
Chipset |
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International |
CPU |
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International |
GPU |
Mali-G78 MP14 - International |
RAM and Storage |
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Card Slot |
No |
Primary Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Triple |
Lens |
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
Features |
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Video Recording |
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera |
|
No. of Cameras |
Single |
Lens |
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
Features |
Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
Video Recording |
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Connectivity |
|
USB |
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
NFC |
Yes |
Radio |
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
Bluetooth |
5.0, A2DP, LE |
Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
Sensors |
|
Fingerprint |
Under display, ultrasonic |
Other Sensors |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Battery |
|
Type |
Li-Ion, Non removable |
Capacity |
4000 mAh |
Fast Charger |
25W wired, PD3.0 |
Network |
|
2G Band |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) |
3G Band |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Band |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 |
5G Band |
2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
Speed |
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
Hotspot |
Yes |
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is a high-end flagship smartphone from Samsung, released on 29th January 2021. This premium device boasts cutting-edge features and specifications, making it a powerhouse in the smartphone market.
Running on Android 11, with the option to upgrade to Android 13 and Samsung's One UI 5.1, the Galaxy S21 5G offers a smooth and intuitive user experience. The phone sports a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an impressive peak brightness of 1300 nits, delivering stunning visuals for multimedia and gaming.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S21 5G is powered by either the Exynos 2100 chipset (for the international variant) or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset (for the USA/China variant), both of which are top-of-the-line processors known for their high performance and efficiency.
The phone comes with two RAM and storage options: 128GB with 8GB of RAM or 256GB with 8GB of RAM, providing ample space and speed for multitasking and storing media.
The Galaxy S21 5G features a triple-camera setup on the back, including a 12 MP wide lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 64 MP telephoto lens with 1.1x optical zoom and 3x hybrid zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens with a 120° field of view. The rear cameras support impressive video recording capabilities, including 8K at 24fps and 4K at 30/60fps, along with HDR10+ support for rich and detailed videos. On the front, there is a 10 MP wide lens for capturing selfies and supporting dual video calls.
Powering the device is a non-removable 4000 mAh Li-Ion battery, which offers enough capacity to keep the phone running throughout the day. The Galaxy S21 5G supports 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, providing convenient charging options for users.