After so many leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is finally here. It launches in the Galaxy Unpacked Event 2021 today. It continues the company’s tradition of bringing three distinct models in its flagship smartphone series. The series lineup consists of – Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21Ultra. Moreover, in the event, the company also launched Galaxy Buds Pro — its new TWS earbuds — and the Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth tracker.
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Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21Ultra Price, Availability Details
In India, the series pricing is:
- Galaxy S21 comes with a price tag of Rs. 69,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Whereas, the 256GB storage option’s price tag is Rs. 73,999.
- However, the S21+ comes with a price tag of Rs. 81,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. Whereas, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant set at Rs. 85,999.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra carries a price tag of Rs. 1,05,999 for the base 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Whereas, the top-end 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration comes for Rs. 1,16,999.
However, it appears that the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is not coming to India.
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In terms of availability, the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series starts on January 15th. Moreover, pre-ordering customers will get a Galaxy SmartTag, also launched at the event. In addition, they will also receive an Rs. 10,000 Samsung Shop voucher, redeemable against a Galaxy Watch Active 2 or a Galaxy Buds+ with a Travel Adapter.
Cashback of up to Rs. 10,000 will be available for HDFC Bank customers. Pre-order customers get delivery from January 25, whereas regular sales start from January 29, via Samsung.com, Amazon India, and Flipkart, amongst other online portals, as well as via offline retail stores.
On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ both come in a new signature color option called Phantom Violet. Whereas, the Galaxy S21 Ultra gets Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, and Phantom Brown color options that will be exclusive to Samsung.com.
However, it features a 10-MP camera sensor at the front for selfies and video chats. The camera supports features including 8K Snap, Director’s View, Super Steady Video, and Single Take. There is also an improved Space Zoom feature to let you digitally zoom an object or subject 30 times.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Specifications
It features a 6.2-inch Flat full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display. In addition, it comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 421ppi pixel density. The display also comes with HDR10+ certification, Samsung’s Eye Comfort Shield, and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate that can drop to as low as 48Hz.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S21 has an octa-core Exynos 2100 SoC with 8GB of RAM in all markets. Whereas, in the US where it comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Additionally, it runs on Android 11 with One UI on top.
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In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy S21 houses a triple rear camera setup that includes a 12-MP sensor. The camera setup also comes with a 12-megapixel primary Dual Pixel sensor. Additionally, there is a 64-MP sensor. The tertiary sensor also equips optical image stabilization (OIS).
It packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports USB PD 3.0 fast charging. There is also Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 at 10W as well as Wireless PowerShare for reverse wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21 has 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage options. Connectivity options include 5G (NSA and SA both), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port (with DisplayPort support).
GalaxyS21+ Specs
On the other hand, Galaxy S21+ comes with a 6.7-inch Flat full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display. In addition, it has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 394ppi pixel density. The display also includes HDR10+ support as well as a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Eye Comfort Shield.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S21 has an octa-core Exynos 2100 SoC with 8GB of RAM in all markets. Whereas, in the US where it comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Additionally, it runs on Android 11 with One UI on top.
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In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ houses a triple rear camera setup that includes a 12-MP sensor. The camera setup also comes with a 12-megapixel primary Dual Pixel sensor. Additionally, there is a 64-MP sensor. The tertiary sensor also equips optical image stabilization (OIS).
However, it features a 10-MP camera sensor at the front for selfies and video chats. The camera supports features including 8K Snap, Director’s View, Super Steady Video, and Single Take. There is also an improved Space Zoom feature to let you digitally zoom an object or subject 30 times.
There is a 4,800mAh battery on the Galaxy S21+ that supports both fast wired and wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ has 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage options. Connectivity options include 5G (NSA and SA both), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port (with DisplayPort support).
Samsung Galaxy S21Ultra Specifications
Whereas, the premium variant, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features an advanced 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ (1,440×3,200 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display. In addition, it comes with HDR10+ support and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate that can go down to 10Hz.
The display of the Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes with Wacom’s technology to support S Pen. Users can get the note-taking experience by using an existing S Pen from their Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab. Moreover, once can also an S Pen meant for the Galaxy S21 Ultra with a compatible case.
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The phone is powered by an octa-core Exynos 2100 SoC in global markets (Snapdragon 888 in the US). It comes paired with 12GB and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM options.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra flaunts a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-MP sensor with an f/1.8 lens and OIS support. The camera also carries a 12-MP Dual Pixel sensor with an f/2.2 lens, a 10-MP sensor with an f/2.4 telephoto lens and OIS support, and another 10-MP sensor with an f/4.9 telephoto lens and OIS support. The former telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom, while the latter one has 10x optical zoom. There is also a laser autofocus sensor for enhanced results. Further, the camera supports 100X Space Zoom.
Moreover, it also features a 40-MP camera sensor at the front, with an f/2.2 lens.
It comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. There is also an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Samsung has offered a 5,000mAh battery on the Galaxy S21 Ultra that supports USB PD 3.0 and Wireless Charging 2.0 for fast wired and wireless charging.
Sushmita Choubey
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