Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Samsung Jan 29, 2021

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is a 2021 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (424 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1300 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm process), 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and ARM Mali-G78 MC14 GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12.2MP Wide Angle + Macro and 64MP Telephoto + portrait, plus a 10MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 15. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Phantom White, Phantom Gray, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S21 5G
Launch DateFriday, January 29, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm
Weight169 g
Volume85.33 cm³
Available Colors
  • Phantom White
  • Phantom Gray
  • Phantom Violet
  • Phantom Pink

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G was released on Friday, January 29, 2021. The phone measures 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm with a volume of 85.33 cm³ and weighs 169g. It features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (424 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Phantom White, Phantom Gray, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink.

Display

Size6.2"
TypeAMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density424 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1300 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features a 6.2" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (424 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1300 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Wireless charging 15W
  • Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
  • No charger in-box

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is equipped with a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable. Additional features include wireless charging 15w, reverse wireless charging 4.5w, no charger in-box.

Hardware

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.91 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G78 MC14
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score749,100 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is equipped with Samsung Exynos 2100 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G78 MC14. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 749,100 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x, SBC. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS
  • Stereo Sound

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.76" size and 1.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G also includes a 12.2MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2) and a 64MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.0). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 10MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/3.2" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

111
Overall
118
Photo
90
Video

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

132
Overall
125
Photo
145
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX555
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.76"

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX563
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 10 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX374
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.2"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Ultra wide angle lens 120º
  • Ultra wide angle Video 4K HDR10+ @ 60fps
  • Ultra wide angle Dual Pixel Autofocus
  • Telephoto lens with OIS
  • 3x hybrid zoom
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version15

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 15. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 293.00
USD 317.49
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 187.15
USD 187.15
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 190.00
USD 247.19
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 293.00
USD 317.49
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 187.15
USD 187.15
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 190.00
USD 247.19
256 GB 8 GB