Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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
Brand | Samsung |
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Model | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
Launch Date | Friday, January 29, 2021 |
Release Year | 2021 |
Dimensions | 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm |
Weight | 169 g |
Volume | 85.33 cm³ |
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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
Size | 6.2" |
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Type | AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Brightness | Peak: 1300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | N/A |
HDR Support | HDR10+ |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Additional Features |
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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 |
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Motion Sensors |
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Environmental Sensors |
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Health Sensors | N/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
Capacity | 4000 mAh |
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Type | Li-Polymer |
Fast Charging | 25W |
Wireless Charging | N/A |
Features |
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Additional Info |
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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
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
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Processor Details |
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GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MC14 |
RAM & Storage | 8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Versions:
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AnTuTu Score | 749,100 (v10) |
Additional Features | N/A |
Sensors |
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Audio Features |
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SD Card Slot | No |
Battery | 4000 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
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth Features
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GPS |
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Network Bands | 5G
4G LTE
3G
2G
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SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
USB |
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NFC | Yes |
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
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Video Features |
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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
Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores
Camera details
Rear Camera
Selfie Camera
Additional Features
- 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
- LED
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- Yes, 960 fps
- 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
OS | Android |
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OS Version | 11 |
Max OS Version | 15 |
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 |
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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 |