Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Review
Samsung has launched three outstanding smartphones of the Galaxy S21 Series: Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra that are available in Phantom Gray, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet, Phantom White, Phantom Black, and Phantom Silver color options. These smartphones run on Android 11, One UI 3.1 Operating System.
Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with a 6.20-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and is powered by a huge 4000mAh battery that supports proprietary fast charging as well as 2.0 fast wireless charging. The phone hasWireless PowerSharethat allows you to charge your friend's phone, and your buds.
Samsung Galaxy S21: Processor
Galaxy S21 is powered by the fastest Exynos 2100 SoC processor. It is the first flagship chipset ever launched by Samsung with an integrated 5G modem that powers Samsung Galaxy S21 Series. The Exynos 2100 is also the second chipset from Samsung built on a 5nm extreme ultra-violet (EUV) process node. The phone supports an Octa-core Cortex X1, Cortex A78, and Cortex A55 processor that functions at a speed of 2.9GHz, 2.8GHz, and 2.2GHz respectively. The device packs 8GB RAM along with an inbuilt internal storage of 128GB and 256GB options.
Samsung Galaxy S21: Camera Quality and Resolution
With a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels at a pixel density of 421 Pixels per inch (PPI) and an aspect ratio of 20:9, the device sports a triple rear camera set up and a front camera for selfie. The rear camera includes a 12MP primary Wide-angle camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a pixel size of 1.8-micron; a 12MP Ultra-wide angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.4-micron and a 64MP Telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 0.8-micron. The 10MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.22-micron allows you to capture a decent selfie. The revolutionized camera quality allows for 30X space zoom and zoom locks to stabilize the shaky shot.
The high-resolution 8k Video at 24fps delivers a fabulous shot that can be easily recorded, uploaded, and watched on YouTube. Besides this, you can get high-quality 33 epic photos right out of 8K Video by using 8K Video Snap. You can take Super Steady shoots because of the combined feature of 60fps capture and AI stabilization. You even record a Super-Smooth 60fps Video, with the auto adjustable dynamic frame rate, in both bright-light and low-light.
Samsung Galaxy S21: Battery and Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S21 packs a huge and intelligent Li-Ion non-removable battery of 4000mAh with 25W Super fast charging supports and quick power-up 2.0(15W) Fast Qi/PMA Wireless Charging. The device is provided with Wi-Fi 6, latest Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, A-GPS, Mobile Hotspot, USB On-The-Go, USB Type-C 3.2 for the data transfer and charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Special Features:
- With the Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ display protection, there is no place for 'Oh! no' scratch moments. The device comes with an IP68 rating, which means it is dust-resistance and can be immersed in 1.5m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
- The high Knox Security platform gives you more protection in data and apps permissions. The phone sports Samsung Knox Vault in order to keep biometric authentication data under wraps.
- Th Galaxy S21 has a low latency Ultrasonic large in-display Fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone even faster.
- There are some in-built apps like Samsung Pay.
- The 120Hz display and HyperFast WiFi paired with 5G delivers a boss-level gaming experience to the fans of the Galaxy S21 series. The new Priority Game Booster Mode ensures you stay focused on your game by blocking calls and notifications and maximizing Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G performance.
Unbox Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The new Samsung Galaxy S21 box includes:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Smartphone
- USB Type-C data cable
- Ejection pin
- Quick Start Guide
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Total Variant: 2
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Full Specification*
General
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Launch Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Form Factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90 |
| Weight (g) | 171.0 |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Fast Charging | Proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Colours | Phantom Violet, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray |
Display
| Screen Size (inches) | 6.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution (pixels) | 1080 x 2400 |
| Protection Type | Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 421 |
Hardware
| Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz) |
| Processor Make | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 |
| Internal Storage (GB) | 128, 256 |
| Dedicated MicroSD Slot | No |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) |
| Rear Auto Focus | Yes |
| Rear Flash | Yes |
| Front Camera | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) |
Software
| Operating System | Android 11 |
| Skin | One UI 3.1 |
Connectivity
| WiFi | Yes |
| WiFi Standards Supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Type | Type-C |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
Sim 1
| Sim Type | Nano-Sim |
| GSM / CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
Sim 2
| Sim Type | Nano-Sim |
| GSM / CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G / LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
Sensors
| Face unlock | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Compass / Magnetometer | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
