Samsung presents the Galaxy S21 series with three models
Source: Hardware Luxx added 14th Jan 2021
Samsung has unveiled its new generation of smartphones as part of an unpacked event. A trio of Galaxy S was presented 16 – models – the standard model Galaxy S 21 5G, the Galaxy S 21 Plus 5G and the top model Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G.
Will come to the top the Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G posed. With its 6.8-inch display, it offers a particularly large screen diagonal. Unlike the previous generation, the Dynamic AMOLED panel can now also achieve its maximum refresh rate at full resolution of 3. 200 x 1. 440 pixels . An automatic adjustment of the refresh rate in the range between 10 and 120 Hz depending on the respective screen content. A cover made of the particularly robust Gorilla Glass Victus is supposed to protect the display. For the first time, the Ultra model can also be used in combination with an optional Samsung stylus. However, it is not included in the scope of delivery.
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With the new, powerful Exynos 2100 Samsung is using a new high-end SoC in-house in Europe. The SoC is combined with 12 or 16 GB RAM and 128, 256 or 512 GB of internal memory. The main camera uses a 108 – MP- Sensor. You will be two 10 – MP cameras set aside that work with different zoom levels. The quartet is completed by a 11 – MP ultra wide angle camera. The front camera is also impressive – it solves with 40 MP on. The battery is 5. 00 0 mAh in size and can be used with up to 25 watts to be charged. Wireless charging is possible with up to 15 Watts supported. The 5G smartphone already supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
Samsung’s top model costs in the cheapest equipment variant with 12 GB RAM and 128 GB memory 1. 249 Euro. The top configuration with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB memory should be 1. 429 Euro. The regular trade can offer black and silver in terms of colors, titanium, navy blue and brown are also available exclusively in the Samsung online shop.
The basic model will be simpler and cheaper
The two smaller models Galaxy S 21 5G and S 21 Plus 5G differ visually differs from the Ultra model mainly through the much narrower camera combination on the back. The three cameras are located one below the other on the left edge and thus decisively shape the new design. One 12 – MP main camera comes with a 64 – MP zoom camera and one 11 – MP ultra wide angle camera combined. In video mode, as with the Ultra model, recordings of up to 8K are possible. With the basic model you have to make friends with a back made of polycarbonate plastic, with the Plus and Ultra models, however, glass pulls over the back. While the Galaxy S 21 5G has a 6.2-inch display, the Galaxy S receives 21 Plus 5G a 6.7 inch display. The resolution for both models is 2. 400 x 1. 080 pixels specified. This means that the resolution is lower than in the previous generation, but the displays of the new Galaxy models can consistently with 108 Hz work. The front camera appears as a centrally placed hole solution. It solves with 10 MP on. 5G is always on board.
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Also this Galaxy S 21 – models come with a Exynos 2100. The main memory is always 8 GB, the internal memory is optionally available 128 or 256 GB. Samsung is canceling the micro SD card reader, which means that memory expansion is no longer possible. The operating system for the new Galaxy S models is Android 11 with Samsung’s revised user interface One UI 3.1. While the Galaxy S 21 5G with a 4. 00 0 mAh battery, the Galaxy S receives 21 Plus 5G a 4th 800 – mAh battery. That’s why the 128 g heavy Galaxy S 21 5G but also significantly lighter than the 200 g heavy plus model. Fast charging, wireless charging and reverse charging are also required for the Galaxy S 21 5G and S 21 Plus 5G cannot be waived. However, Samsung generally refrains from including power supplies with the new generation. One follows the example of Apple. All Galaxy-S 16 – Models are dust and water protected according to IP 68.
The Galaxy S 21 5G is offered in the colors purple, gray, white and pink and should at least 849 Euro. Compared to the previous generation, the entry price has dropped by 50 Euro. The plus model has a starting price of 1. 049 – Euro the 1st 00 0 euro mark. It is available in either silver, black or purple. The Samsung online shop also has red and gold. Double storage costs with Galaxy S 16 5G and Galaxy S 21 Plus 5G each 50 Euro surcharge. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (Galaxy Buds Pro for the Ultra model) and Galaxy SmartTag are available for pre-orders.