Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S21

In the following table, I have actually summarized the private functions of the devices:

Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra in detail:

A charger is not consisted of with the brand-new smartphones. A pattern in the smart device year 2021./ © Samsung.

To tape reactions, you can use the Galaxy S21 designs rear and concurrently front video camera./ © Samsung.

As you can see from the table, Samsung uses its new smartphones with an optimum of 512 GB of storage. The manufacturer has dropped the alternative of broadening the memory through micro SD cards in all gadgets. This could be problematic, specifically when shooting the big 8K videos.
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus each deal 8 GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra utilizes 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM. If you opt for the most pricey Ultra design, you get a bit more RAM – however we already know that from the predecessor Galaxy 20 Ultra.

The high frame rate is likewise offered on the 2 smaller sized models. The display screen in the Ultra design is likewise a notch brighter than those of the sibling designs at 1,500 nits.

You can compare the new Galaxy devices, lets go into more detail.

This is how the new Samsung SoC is built./ © Samsung.

Samsung sets a new display screen record in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Because this likewise consumes a lot of power, the frame rate is variable in all gadgets.

Video.
max. 8K video at 24 fps.
8K max. video at 24 fps.
max. 8K video at 24fps.

Dual SIM.
Yes (SIM1 + SIM2 or SIM1 + eSIM).
Yes (SIM1 + SIM2 or SIM1 + eSIM).
Yes (SIM1 + SIM2 or SIM1 + eSIM).

Youll find the biggest battery capability in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which provides a big 5,000 mAh battery. However, since the phone also has a larger display screen with a higher resolution, the battery life should not be significantly larger. The battery of the Galaxy S21 measures 4,000 mAh, in the Galaxy S21 Plus it is 4,800 mAh.
However, the concern of how these batteries are charged is more amazing. All 3 smartphones support Samsungs fast charging technology, which runs at a maximum of 25 watts. That is not particularly outstanding compared to producers like Oppo or Xiaomi, considering that a few of them already have charging innovations that work with over 100W. Wireless charging is likewise much faster elsewhere with just 15 watts of power.

Selfie electronic camera.
10 megapixels on 1/ 3.24″ at f/2.2.
10 megapixels at 1/ 3.24″ at f/2.2.
40 megapixels at 1/ 2.8″ at f/2.2.

Charger consisted of.
No.
No.
No.

Expandable storage.
No.
No.
No.

While this is likewise the case this year, Samsung claims to have actually lessened the performance advantage of Snapdragon processors. The Exynos 2100 SoC used combines a Cortex X1 high-performance core clocked at 3.9 gigahertz, as well as 3 Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.8 gigahertz each, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.2 gigahertz each. Incorporated into the chip is a more powerful NPU, a Mali G78 MP144 GPU, and a 5G modem.

Weight.
approx. 169 grams.
approx. 200 grams.
approx. 227 grams.

Processor.

Galaxy S21 Plus:.

Given that the costs are quite confusing, I have again assembled a shortlist for you:.
Galaxy S21:.

Samsung Exynos 2100:5 nm 64-bit octa-core processor.
Samsung Exynos 2100:5 nm 64-bit octa-core processor.
Samsung Exynos 2100:5 nm 64-bit octa-core processor (more in Exynos news).

You can also work with several cameras at the very same time in Directors View. This is an unique video mode that likewise shows the image areas of the other sensing units throughout video recordings. While this does not tape all cams at the exact same time, in order to discover much better angles of view, the mode could still be available in handy.
In addition to the new functions, Samsung likewise declares to have actually enhanced the popular Space Zoom. In addition to a higher sharpness, the Zoom-Lock function must also assist with the image cropping. Here, the smartphone first zooms in simply a bit, and from there you can choose a tighter frame.
The last new function Samsung presented is the Dual View function. Here, the phone shoots with the front camera and the rear video camera at the exact same time. A new function for Samsung that Apple, for instance, has actually had because the iPhone 11.

Charging Tech.
Quick charging at 25 watts, cordless charging at 15 watts.
Fast charging at 25 watts, wireless charging at 15 watts.
Fast charging at 25 watts, cordless charging at 15 watts.

₤ 769 ( 128GB).
₤ 819 ( 256GB).

Main electronic camera.
12 megapixels at 1/1.76″ at f/2.2.
12 megapixels at 1/1.76″ at f/2.2.
108 megapixels at 1/1.33″ at f/1.8.

Telephoto.
-.
-.
10x with 10 megapixels on 1/ 3.24″ at f/2.9.

₤ 949 (128GB).
₤ 999 ( 256GB).

Samsung fans were excitedly waiting to see if the maker would follow Apples and Xiaomis examples and make the battery chargers optional. The response: yes! None of the gadgets include a power adapter in the box, and Samsung said that according to market analysis, the company can hence prevent 29,000 lots of electronic waste each year.
In addition, Samsung can decrease the rate of the models. Compared to the previous designs, the Galaxy S21 is ₤ 30 cheaper and the Ultra model is ₤ 50 cheaper.

Products.
Gorilla Glass on front, polycarbonate on back.
Gorilla Glass Victus on front and back.
Gorilla Glass Victus on front and back.

Instead, Samsung provides cases to which you can connect the stylus. The S-Pen is more like a standard ballpoint pen, as it is substantially bigger and thicker than the S-Pen in the Galaxy Note 20.

Whats likewise exciting about the Ultra designs cam is that it has 2 sensors with telephoto optics. Here the lens speed likewise drops to f/2.9, while it is f/2.4 on the first telephoto lens.

Price.
₤ 769/ ₤ 819.
₤ 949/ ₤ 999.
₤ 1,149/ ₤ 1,199.

OS.
Android 11 with Samsung UI 3.1.
Android 11 with Samsung UI 3.1.
Android 11 with Samsung UI 3.1.

Compatibility with S-Pen.
No.
No.
Yes, thanks to extra Wacom layer in the display.

You can pre-order all the devices from today (14 January). Officially, the devices will go on sale on January 29 – given that all gadgets already use 5G assistance ex-factory, there will not be any additional versions.
Pre-orderers who buy in between January 14 and January 29, will get perks like totally free smart tags or real wireless earphones free of charge. As quickly as Samsung reveals the precise terms for pre-orderers, Ill add them to this article.

Size.
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 millimeters.
161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 millimeters.
165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 millimeters.

The S-Pen has actually certainly found its way into the Galaxy S series and is no longer booked for purchasers of the Note models. However, to utilize the S-Pen, youll have to select the Ultra design and ideally a case to opt for it. Due to the fact that there will be no storage area for the S-Pen in the in fact Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Release.
29 January 2021.
29 January 2021.
January 29th, 2021.

In the run-up to any launch of the Galaxy S series, there is speculation about the processor utilized. This is partially because US designs have had Snapdragon processors in current generations, providing an efficiency advantage.

Ultra broad angle.
12 megapixels at 1/ 2.55″ at f/2.2.
12 megapixels at 1/ 2.55″ at f/2.2.
12 megapixels at 1/ 2.55″ at f/2.2.

In addition to the new S-Pen, Samsung also offers cases for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, to which the pen adheres./ © Samsung.

In addition to technical enhancements, the brand-new Galaxy designs also bring new electronic camera modes, a few of which are innovative and a few of which are already found in gadgets from other makers. The 8K Video Snap mode immediately extracts images with a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320, which represents about 33 megapixels, from an 8K video. For Samsungs Single Take mode, the time limit has actually been increased from 10 to 15 seconds.

Model.
Galaxy S21 5G.
Galaxy S21 Plus 5G.
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

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Samsung reveals its courage for colour in all-new Galaxy gadgets. Here you can see the Galaxy S21./ © Samsung.

If you do not like mobile phones with a plastic back – Samsung prefers to call it polycarbonate – you need to refrain from purchasing the Galaxy S21. Just the Plus and Ultra designs use the most recent Gorilla Glass Victus on the back. The colours of both the plastic and the glass variations are all matte.
Samsung calls these Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Pink and Phantom Violet this year. These colours are likewise offered for the Plus model, but there is likewise a gold and a pink colour variant solely in Samsungs online shop. The Ultra design is available in the special colours of Titanic Navy and Brown, while just Phantom Silver and Phantom Black are readily available as standard.

₤ 1,149 ( 128GB + 12GB RAM).
₤ 1,199 (256GB + 12GB RAM).

Tele.
3x with 64 megapixels at 1/1.72″ at f/2.0.
3x with 64 megapixels at 1/1.72″ at f/2.0.
3x with 10 Megapixel on 1/ 3,24″ at f/2.4.

Connection.
5G, LTE, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS.
5G, LTE, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS.
5G, LTE, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS.

Battery capacity.
4,000 mAh.
4,800 mAh.
5,000 mAh.

Samsung sets a brand-new screen record in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Basically, Samsung is on par with Apple in one element: the new Galaxy designs support RAW images with a bit depth of 12 bits.
Thats since Samsung is using an enhanced version of the 108-megapixel sensor from the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which was released last year. Youll discover the largest battery capacity in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which offers a big 5,000 mAh battery. Samsung shows its courage for colour in brand new Galaxy devices.

In a nutshell: the S21 and Plus have a triple cam and the Ultra model has a quad-cam./ © Samsung.

Display.
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED show with punch-hole notch/ FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) at as much as 120Hz/ max 1,300 nits/ 421 ppi/ no curved display screen.
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED show with punch hole notch/ FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) at approximately 120 Hz/ maximum 1,300 nits/ 394 ppi/ no curved screen.
6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with punch-hole notch/ WQHD+ (3,200 x 1,440 pixels)/ as much as 120 Hz/ maximum 1,500 nits/ 515 ppi/ curved display.

Unlocking.
Boosted under-display finger print sensing unit, facial acknowledgment.
Improved under-display fingerprint sensor, facial acknowledgment.
Boosted under-display fingerprint sensing unit, facial recognition.

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus both utilize triple cams on the back. The exact requirements can be found in the table above. I want to concentrate on the distinctions to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Essentially, Samsung is on par with Apple in one element: the brand-new Galaxy designs support RAW images with a bit depth of 12 bits.
Thats since Samsung is using an enhanced version of the 108-megapixel sensor from the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which was released in 2015. The brand-new sensing unit is said to be able to record 64 times more dynamic colours and offer three times more vibrant range. The sensing unit also supports pixel binning, combining image details from 9 pixels into one pixel. The output images therefore resolves at 12 megapixels.

Camera Features.
30x Space Zoom, 8K Video Snap, Motion View, Directors View.
30x space zoom, 8K Video Snap, Motion View, Directors View.
100x Space Zoom, Hybrid Optical Zoom, 8K Video Snap, Motion View, Directors View.

Memory (RAM/ internal).
8GB/ 128 GB8GB/ 256 GB.
8GB/ 128 GB8GB/ 256 GB.
12GB/ 128GB12GB/ 256GB16GB/ 512GB.

Audio.
Stereo speakers.
Stereo speakers.
Stereo speakers.

Galaxy S21 Ultra:.

The screen in the Galaxy S21 Ultra reaches 120 Hz even at maximum resolution./ © Samsung.