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Samsung Galaxy S21
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones developed, marketed, and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. They collectively serve as the successor to the Galaxy S20 series. The first three smartphones (Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra) were unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on January 14, 2021, while the Galaxy S21 FE was unveiled at Samsung's CES on January 4, 2022. The first three phones were released in the United States and Europe on January 29, 2021, while the Fan Edition was released globally on January 7, 2022.
The Galaxy S21 was succeeded by the Galaxy S22, which was announced on February 9, 2022.
The line-up comprises four devices, with the Galaxy S21 initially being the least expensive with a smaller screen size and a polycarbonate (plastic) back, which then is undercut later on by the Galaxy S21 FE with the same material minus the camera bump being also polycarbonate than metal. In contrast to the Galaxy S20+, the Galaxy S21+ is very similar to the S21 spec-wise, with the exception of a larger display, higher battery capacity, and glass back instead of plastic. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even larger screen size, battery, and a host of other improvements over the other models, including a more advanced camera setup highlighted by its 108 MP main sensor with laser auto-focus and a higher resolution 1440p display. The S21 Ultra is also the first phone in the Galaxy S series to support the S Pen, albeit sold separately and with limited functionality. It is the last phone of the Galaxy S series to use the former "SM-G9xx" model number format for the flagship device which had been in use since the Galaxy S5 as Samsung started to use the new "SM-S123X" model number format for future flagships starting with the Galaxy S22.
The Galaxy S21 series has a design similar to its predecessor, with an Infinity-O display containing a circular cutout in the top center for the front selfie camera. The S21 and S21 FE's back panel is reinforced poly-carbonate (plastic) similar to the S20 FE and Note 20, while the S21+ and S21 Ultra use Gorilla Glass Victus. The rear camera array has been integrated into the phone body except for the S21 FE which is made out of reinforced poly-carbonate integrated instead on the back cover and has a metallic surround; the S21 Ultra has a carbon fiber camera surround for exclusive colors.
The S21 line comprises four models with various hardware specifications. International and Korean models of the S21 utilize the Exynos 2100 SoC, while the U.S., Canadian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The U.S., Canadian, Chinese, and international (European) models of the S21 FE use the Snapdragon 888, while Korean, Indian, Brazilian and Australian markets use Exynos 2100.
The S21 series features "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" displays with HDR10+ support and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models except the S21 FE utilize a second-generation ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor with the latter opting for an optical in-screen system instead. The S21 Ultra is also now able to use 120 Hz at 1440p unlike its predecessor (which was limited to 120 Hz at only 1080p).
The S21 and S21+ offer 8 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options for internal storage. The S21 Ultra has 12 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options as well as a 16 GB option with 512 GB of internal storage. The S21 FE offers 6 and 8 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options for internal storage. All four models lack a microSD card slot, which was present in the S20 series.
The S21, S21 FE, S21+, and S21 Ultra contain non-removable 4000 mAh, 4,500 mAh, 4800 mAh, and 5000 mAh batteries respectively. All four models support wired charging over USB-C at up to 25W (using USB Power Delivery) as well as Qi inductive charging up to 15W. The phones also can charge other Qi-compatible devices from the S21's battery power, which is branded as "Wireless PowerShare," at up to 4.5W.
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Samsung Galaxy S21
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones developed, marketed, and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. They collectively serve as the successor to the Galaxy S20 series. The first three smartphones (Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra) were unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on January 14, 2021, while the Galaxy S21 FE was unveiled at Samsung's CES on January 4, 2022. The first three phones were released in the United States and Europe on January 29, 2021, while the Fan Edition was released globally on January 7, 2022.
The Galaxy S21 was succeeded by the Galaxy S22, which was announced on February 9, 2022.
The line-up comprises four devices, with the Galaxy S21 initially being the least expensive with a smaller screen size and a polycarbonate (plastic) back, which then is undercut later on by the Galaxy S21 FE with the same material minus the camera bump being also polycarbonate than metal. In contrast to the Galaxy S20+, the Galaxy S21+ is very similar to the S21 spec-wise, with the exception of a larger display, higher battery capacity, and glass back instead of plastic. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an even larger screen size, battery, and a host of other improvements over the other models, including a more advanced camera setup highlighted by its 108 MP main sensor with laser auto-focus and a higher resolution 1440p display. The S21 Ultra is also the first phone in the Galaxy S series to support the S Pen, albeit sold separately and with limited functionality. It is the last phone of the Galaxy S series to use the former "SM-G9xx" model number format for the flagship device which had been in use since the Galaxy S5 as Samsung started to use the new "SM-S123X" model number format for future flagships starting with the Galaxy S22.
The Galaxy S21 series has a design similar to its predecessor, with an Infinity-O display containing a circular cutout in the top center for the front selfie camera. The S21 and S21 FE's back panel is reinforced poly-carbonate (plastic) similar to the S20 FE and Note 20, while the S21+ and S21 Ultra use Gorilla Glass Victus. The rear camera array has been integrated into the phone body except for the S21 FE which is made out of reinforced poly-carbonate integrated instead on the back cover and has a metallic surround; the S21 Ultra has a carbon fiber camera surround for exclusive colors.
The S21 line comprises four models with various hardware specifications. International and Korean models of the S21 utilize the Exynos 2100 SoC, while the U.S., Canadian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The U.S., Canadian, Chinese, and international (European) models of the S21 FE use the Snapdragon 888, while Korean, Indian, Brazilian and Australian markets use Exynos 2100.
The S21 series features "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" displays with HDR10+ support and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models except the S21 FE utilize a second-generation ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor with the latter opting for an optical in-screen system instead. The S21 Ultra is also now able to use 120 Hz at 1440p unlike its predecessor (which was limited to 120 Hz at only 1080p).
The S21 and S21+ offer 8 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options for internal storage. The S21 Ultra has 12 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options as well as a 16 GB option with 512 GB of internal storage. The S21 FE offers 6 and 8 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options for internal storage. All four models lack a microSD card slot, which was present in the S20 series.
The S21, S21 FE, S21+, and S21 Ultra contain non-removable 4000 mAh, 4,500 mAh, 4800 mAh, and 5000 mAh batteries respectively. All four models support wired charging over USB-C at up to 25W (using USB Power Delivery) as well as Qi inductive charging up to 15W. The phones also can charge other Qi-compatible devices from the S21's battery power, which is branded as "Wireless PowerShare," at up to 4.5W.
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