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Samsung Galaxy S21

Overall Score

86.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1377)86.6
Performance(#704)94.5
Camera(#676)94.7
Display(#1155)90.9
Battery(#4674)63.2
Build(#1269)90.0

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Specifications

General

Release DateN/A
AnnouncedN/A
DescriptionUnofficial preliminary specificationsNot to be confused withSamsung Galaxy S21 5G. Samsung Galaxy S21 LTE only model has been cancelled.

Display

Size6.2"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

ChipsetExynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Foldable

Connectivity

SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo