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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Added: 01.15.21 | Updated: 01.10.24
- Model: Galaxy S21 5G
- Brand: Samsung
- Rating: 4.02 out of 5 (59 votes)
- Price: $ 800
- Year of manufacture: 2021
- Dimensions: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 169 g
- Chipset: Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
- Built-in memory: 128GB 8GB RAM
- Screen: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2 inches
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Rear camera: Triple, 12MP
- Front camera: Single, 10MP
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G specs
Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark
Common
| Brand and model | |
| Other names | Versions: SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS (International); SM-G991U (USA); SM-G991U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G991W (Canada); SM-G991N (Korea); SM-G9910 (China) |
| Launch date | 2021, January 14 |
Price
| First price | $ 800 |
Design
| Height | 5.97 in (151.7 mm) |
| Width | 2.8 in ( 71.2 mm) |
| Depth | 0.31 in ( 7.9 mm) |
| Weight | 5.96 oz (169 grams) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Water resistant | Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink |
| Case | Buy a case from Amazon |
Screen
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Size | 6.2 in |
| Screen Area | 94.1 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
| Points per inch | 421 PPI |
| Color Depth | 16M |
| Ratio (height:width) | 20:9 |
| Ratio (screen:body) | 87.2% |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Additional Features | -Always-on display |
| Screen protector | Buy a screen protector from Amazon |
Hardware
| Chipset | - Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
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| CPU | - Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International |
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| GPU | - Mali-G78 MP14 - International |
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Memory
| Internal Memory | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Memory Card Slot | No |
Software
| Operating System (OS) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| User Interface |
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Main Camera
| Number of Cameras | Triple |
| Specs |
-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| DxOMark Rating | 116 (Position 129 out of 303) |
| DxOMark Photos | 123 |
| DxOMark Video | 93 |
Selfie camera
| Number of Cameras | Single |
| Specs | -10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24'', 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| DxOMark Rating | 98 (Position 39 out of 101) |
| DxOMark Photos | 100 |
| DxOMark Video | 95 |
Cellular
| Bands | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
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| SIM Card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| SAR EU | 0.46 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body) |
| SAR | 0.74 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go |
Battery
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging |
-Fast charging 25W |
Audio
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Radio | FM radio (Snapdragon only) |
| Others |
-32-bit/384kHz audio -Tuned by AKG -stereo speakers |
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Other specifications
| Others |
-Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
Performance Benchmark
Antutu Score
| Antutu 10 Total | 715197 (Position 155 out of 278) |
| Antutu 10 CPU | 205401 (Position 110 out of 201) |
| Antutu 10 GPU | 214138 (Position 94 out of 201) |
| Antutu 10 Mem | 131954 (Position 115 out of 201) |
| Antutu 10 UX | 163704 (Position 113 out of 201) |
| Antutu 9 Score | 755368 (Position 223 out of 1347) |
| Antutu 8 Score | 601547 (Position 58 out of 1146) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models |
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Geekbench Score
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 945 (Position 258 out of 1884) |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 3061 (Position 290 out of 1873) |
See the page Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models. |
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from
Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.
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In early 2021, Samsung introduced its new Galaxy S series, whose representatives are three models - S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. Among them, the most budget solution is the Galaxy S21. It is noticeable that his company has paid attention to him, but do not expect serious changes. The smartphone has a refreshed design and a new platform.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Reviews and Opinions
Pros:
- Fantastic, versatile camera with powerful zoom capabilities
- Competitively priced, cheaper than its predecessor, the Galaxy S20
- Powerful and snappy performance full of features to explore
- Refined design and improved speakers over the last generation
- Excellent dynamic 120Hz display
Cons:
- No microSD card
- Screen quality may not be the best
- No charger included in the box
- Plastic back can feel less premium
- Some camera inconsistencies and UI aesthetics may not appeal to everyone
- Overabundance of features may overwhelm some users
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Samsung Galaxy S21 5G cost?
The price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity.
As of the latest update, the base model starts at $ 800.
Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.
When did the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G come out?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G mobile was launched on
in these colors: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink.
What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G ?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has dimensions of
Height: 151.7 mm Width: 71.2 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm
and weighs approximately 169 grams.
What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is
6.2 inches diagonally
offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px at a pixel density of 421 ppi.
How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S21 5G have?
Device comes with chipset Exynos 2100 (5 nm) with processor Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 - USA/China. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 - USA/China. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.
What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video and features like LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24'', 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF and features like Dual video call, Auto-HDR