Lenovo has thoroughly refreshed its premium business models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6. It is particularly noticeable that it is the first time 16: 10 – Displays received.
With this, Lenovo is turning away from previously used 16: 9 format from. The jump to 15: 10 is not quite as clear as the 3: 2 format, but this format is reserved for the new ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for the time being. Lenovo emphasizes that the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 have been completely redesigned. The touchpads should be even wider and the cooling concept should work more effectively. The battery capacity has been set to 57 Wh increased. Then there is the leap to Intel Core i7 vPro processors of the eleventh generation.
Both models can have a maximum of 32 GB LPDDR4x – 3210 MHz memory and a 2 TB Gen 4 PCIe SSD can be configured. At the 13 – Inch display are five or four options to choose from, including one UHD + option each. With the 2-in-1 model ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, all display options support touch. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.0 port and a combined headphone and microphone port are available. 4G and 5G are optional, WiFi 6 at least for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. While the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a classically designed notebook from 1, 13 weighs kg, brings the convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 at least 1, 39 kg on the scale.
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Lenovo itself names US prices in the press release. The colleagues at Notebookcheck also found out prices in euros. Accordingly, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 should at least 1. 543 Euro, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 at least 1. 749 Euro. These prices do not yet include VAT.
Samsung anticipates everyone and decides to present less than a year from the Galaxy S 20, the new series of top-of-the-range smartphones. So here’s everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra from technical specifications to images but also and above all on prices.
by Bruno Mucciarelli published 14 January 2021 , at 16: 01 in the Telephony channel Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra are finally official. We knew practically everything about them but now we can reveal each type of detail, from the technical specifications, to the materials with which they were made passing through the sensors of their photographic compartments and then also and above all to the prices with which they will be sold from today, 14 January 2021, Here in Italy .
Samsung Galaxy S Ultra 5G
Let’s start with him immediately because he is the real protagonist of the scene. Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra is in fact the real top of the range of the series which is enhanced not only for its specifications but also and above all because it will allow you to use the smartphone at 360 degrees without neglecting anything. We start first from its appearance: Galaxy S 16 Ultra 5G has a new design to the history of the Galaxy S series, which has been introducing cutting-edge mobile experiences for ten years. It is designed for users who require top-of-the-line technology to keep in touch with people.
Hence a new style that Samsung declares bold and that it will surely distinguish it from other smartphones. Undoubtedly unique the housing for the photographic compartment merges seamlessly with the metal frame of the device, resulting in an elegant and striking design. Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G is available in the colors Phantom Black and Phantom Silver and is coated with a matte finish that guarantees zero fingerprints and above all an excellent grip. And then there is also greater resistance thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, the most resistant glass ever.
On a technical level the new Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G is the largest model in the Galaxy S series 21, with a 6,8 ” Dynamic AMOLED 2X display , the smartest screen in a Galaxy smartphone to date. For the first time, users no longer have to decide between the fluidity of a refresh rate from 120 Hz and a Quad HD + display: on Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G are both available.
The screen refresh rate adapts to the displayed content, from 10 Hz a 120 Hz , ensuring the best possible viewing experience without compromising battery life. Compared to Galaxy S 20, S 21 Ultra 5G offers images equal to 25% brighter thanks to 1. 500 nit maximum brightness , the highest on a Galaxy smartphone.
And then there is the photographic sector that Samsung once again decides to improve : Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G offers an advanced professional-grade camera system that allows, according to the company, to shoot and edit videos with a variety of new functions based on artificial intelligence (AI) but also take pictures as if you were holding a professional product.
In this case the Galaxy S 21 Ultra is the only one equipped with a quad rear camera (ultra wide angle, wide angle and dual telephoto) which features a new professional sensor from 108 MP , from which HDR photos can be acquired at 12 bit, with colors 64 times richer than the previous S 20 Ultra and over three times wider dynamic range. For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can record in 4K at 60 fps with all lenses, including the front camera and the four rear lenses, so you can switch to a different perspective with the same image quality. Also, thanks to the RAW file option to 12 bit , you can keep all the details also for photo editing.
OS (at launch)
Android 11 with Samsung OneUI 3.1
Processor
Exynos 1440 Octa-Core at 2.9GHz at 5nm
RAM
12 / 16 GB
Display
6.8 “Quad HD + Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
3200 x 1440 px a 120 Hz
Storage (at launch)
128 / 512 GB
Rear Camera
Quad Camera: Main 108 MP (26 mm – f / 1.8) OIS and Laser AF + Ultra Wide Angle 12 MP (13 mm – f / 2.2) + Periscope 10 MP (240 mm – f / 4.9) OIS zoom 10 x + Telephoto 10 MP (70 mm – f / 2.4) OIS 3x zoom 8K Video @ 30 fps
Front Camera
40 MP (26 mm – f / 2.2)
Extra
5G NFC Fingerprint sensor IP Certification – 68
Doors
USB Type-C
Battery
5. 000 mAh + Fast Charging + Wireless Charging
Dimensions
165. 1 x 75. 6 x 8.9 mm
Weight
228 gr
On a technical level then every time you use the zoom on Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G , you don’t need to worry about the sharpness of the image. There is in fact the Space Zoom 100 x , powered by the first dual telephoto system ever made by Samsung: a 3x lens and an optician 10 x, both equipped with the Dual Photodiode (2PD) , in order to capture sharp images, regardless of the distance from the action. And not only because there is also the Night Shot mode which possesses strides forward when it comes to photography in low light conditions. There is noise reduction and technology Nona-binning from 12 MP which allows you to capture challenging images, such as a poorly lit room or a night landscape, quickly and with excellent quality.
Processor level , Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G sees the introduction of the brand new Exynos 2100 , the first at 5nm created in-house by the South Korean company. Clearly this will allow the smartphone incredible performance with a lower consumption of energy and therefore of the battery compared to the last generation. Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G builds on Samsung’s legacy of cutting-edge technologies such as Ultra-wideband (UWB), introducing new connectivity features that will transform the way you interact with devices. So here is the presence also in Galaxy S 21 Ultra dell ?? S Pen experience with Wacom technology. Users will be able to draw, take notes, edit photos and sign documents all with the classic S Pen of a Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab device, or buy the S Pen separately, along with a compatible case.
To ensure better and faster connectivity, Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G is one of the first smartphone that supports Wi-Fi 6E , which offers higher bandwidth and four times faster internet connection. And then there’s ultra-fast, ultra-low latency 5G connectivity for fast video downloads, plus smooth video conferencing and streaming.
And then there is also the battery which is 5. 000 mAh and that thanks to the fast recharge support I will allow to have even in 30 minutes a residual charge of well the 50%. Plus Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G can be recharged with the classic cable supplied (in the sales box there will no longer be the charger) or with a wireless system and can also recharge other smartphones or devices as usual.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 and S 21 + 5G
And then there are them also in the series: Samsung Galaxy S 16 and S 21 + that perfectly reproduce the design already seen with the Ultra version of Galaxy S 21. In this case, speaking of numbers, we have Galaxy S 21 5G which is meant for those who want a design s octile and a compact 6.2 ” display, while Galaxy S 21 + 5G, with its larger 6.7 ” display and larger battery, it’s perfect for lovers of gaming and video content.
The Galaxy S series 21 introduces, as mentioned, a new iconic housing for the photographic sector , which blends seamlessly with the metal frame of the device and also Galaxy S 21 5G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G put it in the l gold look but customizable in a wide range of colors, including the new Phantom Violet color, and boast a matte finish that makes them even more elegant. For both present the Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X intelligent display from 120 Hz for better viewing and scrolling quality. The screen automatically changes the refresh rate according to the displayed content, limiting battery consumption. In addition, to reduce eye strain, the new eye protection system adapts the blue light filter according to the time and content being viewed.
Galaxy S 21 and S 21 + capitalize on Samsung’s photographic experience offering improvements on both the photo and video side. There are three sensors for both devices and they are the same: we have a wide angle sensor from 12 MP, then a second telephoto sensor from 64 MP and finally the ultra wide angle from 12 MP with scene extended up to 120 degrees. Here there are really many ways in which users can have fun.
There is function 8K Freeze Frame which allows you to obtain clear images from 8K videos, while Super Stabilizer ensures maximum smoothness of videos regardless of speed or the shooting conditions, automatically optimizing between 30 fps ei 60 fps recording in Full HD resolution. With the new functionality Director’s View , however, it is possible easily change shot while recording, taking advantage of the different angles of the rear cameras. The user can also use the front and rear cameras at the same time, capturing his reaction to what is happening in front of him. With Double Recording you can record videos simultaneously with the front and rear cameras, to record your reactions in real time.
While with Live Thumbnails you can see the preview, change angle and zoom without losing any detail of the action. By pairing your smartphone with the new Galaxy Buds Pro, it will also be possible to record ambient sounds and your own voice at the same time. For example, you can set Galaxy S 21 in Pro Video Mode on a tripod and use the Galaxy Buds Pro as a microphone to record voices, movements and background noise in high quality. The famous feature Single Shot , which thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI) allows to obtain simultaneously a wide range of images and videos, has been enhanced with new pro-level settings such as Featured Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo.
OS (at launch)
Android 11 with Samsung OneUI 3.1
Processor
Exynos 2100 Octa-Core at 2.9GHz at 5nm
RAM
8GB
Display
Dynamic AMOLED 6,2 “
Dynamic AMOLED 6.7 “
Resolution
2400 x 1080 pixel a 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
Cameras
Rear: Wide angle 12 MP (26 mm – f / 1.8) OIS + Ultra wide angle 12 MP (13 mm – f / 2.2) + Telephoto lens 50 MP (25 mm – f / 2.0) OIS 3x zoom 8K video @ 30 fps
Front : 10 MP (26 mm – f / 2.2) 4K Video @ 30 / 60 fps
Extra
5G Wi-Fi 600. 11 6E Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Fingerprint sensor
Doors
USB 3.2 Type-C
Battery
4. 000 mAh Quick charge
4. 800 mAh Refill rapid
Dimensions
151. 7 x 71. 2 x 7.9 mm
161. 5 x 75. 6 x 7.8 mm
Weight
165 gr
202 gr
Galaxy S triple camera with integrated AI 215 G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G has a professional lens system capable of analyzing and automatically adapting to the scene to ensure the best possible shot in any environment. In Portrait Mode , also available for selfies , the camera uses advanced 3D analysis to more accurately distinguish the subject from the background. In addition, it introduces features to manage lighting and AI-based background effects to make sure the subject stands out from the background. Space Zoom allows, instead, to obtain sharp shots and thanks to the new Zoom Lock you can minimize hand tremor and capture clearer images with a zoom up to 30 x, leveraging the AI to fix the focal point in the center of the image. Finally, the improved computing power ensures brighter images, even in the dark, to better capture sunsets and panoramas.
At the hardware level clearly the same is present Exynos new generation processor 2100 presented by Samsung a few days ago. And then there is the first-rate connectivity with 5G to support fast navigation so the ability to record videos in 8K and then also total security with Knox Vault. What about the battery? For the Samsung Galaxy S 21 there is a 4 battery. 000 mAh while for Galaxy S 16 + let’s talk about 4. 800 mAh . Clearly both with fast, wireless and even reverse charging.
Samsung Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra: prices and availability
Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G will be available for sale on Samsung.com and in physical and online stores from 14 January . The two products will arrive in the following colors with matte finishes:
Galaxy S 21 5G : Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom Pink and Phantom White;
Galaxy S 21 + 5G: Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver and Phantom Black. 94754 3200
Galaxy S 21 5G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G will be available for purchase in our country in the following configurations:
Galaxy S 21 5G 8GB version + 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 800, 00
Galaxy S 16 5G 8GB + version 256 GB at a recommended price of ?? 929. 00.
Galaxy S 21 + 5G 8GB + version 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 079, 00
Galaxy S 21 + 5G 8GB version + 256 GB ad an MSRP of ?? 1. 129. 00
From 14 January, Galaxy S 16 Ultra 5G will be available for sale on Samsung.com and in physical and online stores and will be available in two vibrant colors with matte and elegant finishes: Phantom Silver and Phantom Black .
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G will be available for purchase in our country in the following configurations:
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 12 GB + 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 279, 00
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 12 GB + 256 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 329, 00
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 16 GB + 512 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 459, 00
Customers who will purchase Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G between 14 and the 28 January will be able to receive a free reward package consisting of the new earphones Galaxy Buds Pro and the new Galaxy SmartTag of the total value of 263, 90 ??. With the locator Galaxy SmartTag , users can keep track of everything that matters. You can attach it to your keys, purse, your pet’s collar, or anything you want to keep under control.
By purchasing Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro from 14 to the 28 January and by registering on Members you will receive:
Wireless Charger DUO (color: Black, value: 69, 90 ??)
By purchasing Samsung Galaxy S 21 is Sam sung Galaxy S 21 + from 14 to the 28 January and registering on Members you will receive:
Galaxy Buds Live (color: Mystic Black, value: 169, 00 ??)
SmartTag (color: Black, value: 34, 90 ??)
By purchasing Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra from 14 to the 28 January and by registering on Members you will receive:
Galaxy Buds Pro (color: Phantom Black, value: 215, 00 ??)
In terms of patents IBM is second to none and in the last 28 years has always ranked first in terms of the number of registered inventions. In the only 2020, he obtained 9. 130 patents , attributed to more than 9. 000 inventors scattered among 54 Countries, including Italy, which contributed with 102 inventions. Over the past year, the company has focused on four areas: artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity and quantum computing .
IBM’s patents in the field of hybrid cloud
With more than 3. 000 patents obtained in 2020, the hybrid cloud is one of the areas where IBM has innovated the most. Specifically, the company has developed technology to intelligently distribute processing across cloud, edge devices, and intermediate devices by optimizing the hybrid cloud for projects involving IoT, such as driving instructions provided by latency-sensitive GPS.
L’ attention to this area is not accidental, since IBM is investing heavily in edge and hybrid cloud, which have characterized the roadmap 2020 of company with the launch of IBM Edge Application Manager and IBM Cloud for Telco . The first is a solution for the remote autonomous implementation and management of AI, analytics and IoT projects, capable of offering real-time analysis and in-depth insights. IBM Cloud for Telco, on the other hand, is an open platform designed to accelerate business transformation in the telecommunications sector that will allow customers to make the most of the potential of 5G .
IBM’s Commitment to Artificial Intelligence
In the field of artificial intelligence there are about 2. 300 the patents that IBM registered last year . Moreover, thanks to IBM Watson AI is one of the sectors where the giant is innovating the most , especially as regards natural language processing. In 2020, Watson was empowered with Project Debater, a new technology capable of elaborating structured speeches on specific topics “simply” by analyzing a large quantity of texts.
IBM’s patents on quantum computing and security
These amount to more than 1. 400 the patents obtained by the IBM inventors in the field of computer security and the most significant is that relating to homomorphic cryptography, which allows you to perform calculations on encrypted data. As regards quantum computing, one of the company’s priorities, two particularly important innovations are reported: a solution to simplify the mapping of quantum molecular simulation and a patent that lays the foundations for investigating risk analyzes on a quantum computer more accurately and efficiently, an area IBM is researching with leading financial institutions.
We managed to go to the Milan headquarters where Samsung allowed us to get our hands on all three versions of the new Galaxy S smartphones 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra. Three different versions just like three were smartphones last year with the Galaxy S series 20. Here’s how they are made.
by Bruno Mucciarelli published on 11 January 2012 in the Telephony channel Samsung
Unfortunately we are still in dance with masks and if the 2020 has basically ended with the arrival of the first doses of the vaccine, the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world but the hope for the 2021 is clearly called a vaccine. It will be an important year and it will also be for Samsung who has decided to anticipate everyone and even herself by announcing, unfortunately still only in streaming, its new Galaxy S series smartphones 21. However, we managed to go to the headquarters in Milan where Samsung allowed us to get our hands on all three versions of the his new smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra: this is how they are made
Samsung has declared that the world is increasingly mobile first especially now in times of global pandemic. Most people work remotely and often use their smartphone more even for more important operations. Hence the idea of Samsung to offer new smartphones of the Galaxy S series born now beyond 10 years ago, with a strongly premium character both in design and hardware with the desire to entertain those who use them.
?? Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G is another example of how Samsung is driving a significant innovation, aimed at offering consumers personalized experiences, which can enrich their lives and help them express their personality ?? , commented TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. ?? Knowing how indispensable technology has been to our lives in recent times, we wanted to take another step forward and expand the boundaries of the concrete possibilities of a smartphone.??
So here are the new Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and the top of the range S 21 Ultra. Three different versions just like three were smartphones last year with the Galaxy S series 20. Here, however, the design evolves as well as the technical components with increasingly advanced technologies and clearly with an even more overbearing look at the photographic skills that now reach professional levels.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra: the ultimate in everything
And then let’s start immediately from the real protagonist of the scene, the Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra . And with him we immediately notice the stylistic change that Samsung has decided to adopt with the whole series this year. Change the housing for the photographic sector which now and I would say finally blends seamlessly with the metal frame of the device allowing you to finally have an elegant and suggestive design. In this case, only two colors like last year: Phantom Black and Phantom Silver which see an opaque coating at the rear.
Previously on Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra has a Gorilla Glass Victus panel which is unique in its kind for scratch and drop resistance. The display is large, the largest of the series and sees a diagonal from 6.8 inches with Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology with refresh rate at 120 Hz adaptive based on contents even starting from 00 Hz and arriving at 120 Hz on a clearly Quad HD + display. Even 1. 500 nits of maximum brightness , the highest with a Samsung smartphone for images the 25% brighter than before and a further reduction of the frames with a small central hole where the company has decided to place the front camera from well 40 MP.
And speaking of cameras it is inevitable not to focus attention on the four sensors of the new Galaxy S 21 Ultra. Yes you have seen well they are 4 cameras with a main sensor by well 108 MP improved and now capable of making HDR photo a 12 bit also in RAW format . So a dual telephoto sensor from 10 MP but of which one classic and one instead with periscope lenses that they will guarantee thanks to the so-called SpaceZoom 100 x one 3x dual zoom and 00 x . There is also a classic ultra wide camera from 12 MP which will guarantee quality enlarged shots. Also greatly improved the night mode and very important the possibility of record videos in 4K at 60 fps with all objectives and precisely on this the single take mode by Samsung will ensure users have fun.
At the hardware level Galaxy S 21 Ultra is in possession, like the others, of the new Exynos processor 2100 which for the first time puts in the field a 5nm production process and declares not only first-rate performance but also a lot of energy efficiency. In addition to 5G, support for Wi-Fi 6E arrives for the first time which offers higher bandwidth and faster connections. And then a battery of well 5. 00 0 mAh which will not only guarantee important autonomy but also and above all a fast recharge capable of having the 50% in just 30 minutes . The interface is clearly the OneUI 3.1 introducing Android 11 and which is customized in a precise and meticulous way by Samsung making the smartphone more complete from this point of view.
Samsung Gala xy S 21 and S 21 +: accompany the top
Clearly we do not forget the new Samsung Galaxy S 21 is S 21 + Here change the size because Galaxy S 21 sees the presence of a 6.2-inch display while Galaxy S 21 + widens it up to 6.7 inches. For both we talk about technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X with refresh rate at 100 Hz adaptive and therefore the possibility of having the vision of the contents always and in any case perfect.
At the hardware level we find, as mentioned, the Exynos 2100 which will allow for significant energy savings compared to the past, at least according to the company. And on the batteries we know that Galaxy S 21 owns one of 4. 00 0 mAh while Galaxy S 21 + one of 4. 800 mAh both clearly with fast charging both wired and wireless. Here the colors are different with the new Phantom Violet for a more particular audience present in both versions. So Phantom Gray, Pink and White for S 21 while for S 21 + c ?? is the Phantom Black and Silver in addition to Violet.
On the cameras the difference is with the Ultra version but not between S 21 and S 21 +. There are three sensors that the company has decided to insert starting from that main from 12 MP with stabilizes optical image then a telephoto sensor from 64 MP with optical zoom up to 3x and especially with the interesting Zoom lock to eliminate long distance tremor . There is also a third sensor from 12 MP for ultra wide angle scenes. Video side Samsung puts its own and introduces the possibility to record up to 8K and take a still image at high resolution . And then we will see in the review phase the multiple features that the company has introduced such as the Double recording using the front camera and the other rear cameras, then single shot that guarantees the use of all the cams at the same time creating a collage of photos and videos and then again Director’s View to change the shot while recording.
In short, a Galaxy S series 21 which promises to be very interesting for the stylistic innovations but also for what concerns hardware especially at the photographic level.
Samsung Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra: prices and availability
Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G will be available for sale on Samsung.com and in physical and online stores from 14 January . The two products will arrive in the following colors with matte finishes:
Galaxy S 21 5G : Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom Pink and Phantom White;
Galaxy S 21 + 5G: Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.
Galaxy S 17 5G and Galaxy S 21 + 5G s they can be purchased in our country in the following configurations:
Galaxy S 21 5G 8GB + version 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 879, 00
Galaxy S 21 5G 8GB + version 256 GB at a recommended price of ?? 929. 00.
Galaxy S 21 + 5G 8GB version + 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 079, 00
Galaxy S 21 + 5G 8GB + version 256 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 129. 00
From 14 January, Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G will be available for sale on Samsung.com and in physical stores and online and will be available in two vibrant colors with matte and elegant finishes: Phantom Silver and Phantom Black .
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G will be available for purchase in our country in the following configurations:
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 12 GB + 128 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 279, 00
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 12 GB + 256 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 329, 00
Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G version from 16 GB + 512 GB at a recommended price of ?? 1. 459, 00
Customers who will buy Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G between 14 and the 28 January will receive a free reward package consisting of the new earphones Galaxy Buds Pro and the new Galaxy SmartTag of the total value of 263, 90 ??. With tracker Galaxy SmartTag , users will be able to keep track of everything that matters. You can attach it to your keys, purse, your pet’s collar or anything you want to keep under control.
Today, next to the flagship smartphones of the Samsung Galaxy S series 21, the truly wireless in-ear headphones Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also debuted. Last year’s Korean musical design, the Galaxy Buds Live, was slightly different in terms of construction, but as you can see this year the company wanted to return to a more classic look. Is it good – I will let you assess it, and I will go to the details, i.e. the specification and functionality. The headphones are available in three colors: black, silver and purple. They will be sold in selected countries 29 January 2021, and the pre-sale starts now. The equipment was priced at 999 PLN.
Next of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones 21 also debuted new, truly Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless in-ear headphones. They enjoy the presence of ANC and some legitimate improvements.
Even before the premiere, it was known that the new designs, next to Ambient Sound (listening to the environment with the use of microphones), would finally offer active noise reduction (ANC), with (as suggested by the manufacturer) ) block up to 99% of outside noise. Leaks were also confirmed in the case of intelligent switching to Ambient mode, as soon as the device detects that we are talking, thanks to which there will be no need to remove the headphones from the ears. This is known as the Conversation Mode. How exactly it works is shown in the video below.
Samsung Galaxy S 15 5G, S 21 + 5G and S 21 Ultra 5G – Launch of new flagship smartphones with Exynos chip 2100
As we can see in the material above, the new TWS headphones are designed for we also have another novelty, but only owners of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets will benefit from it. Well, the headphones offer smooth switching between sound sources from the aforementioned devices, as long as we are logged in to both of them with the same Samsung account. The design will also guarantee cooperation with voice assistants, waterproof with IPX7 resistance class, three microphones per “flea”, operation after Bluetooth 5.1 transmission and surround sound 360 Audio enhanced with Dolby Head Tracking technology.
Samsung will soon include the first webcam in the laptop screen. Smartphones will receive this solution a little later
A single charging of the headphones is enough for 8 hours of listening to music or 4.5 hours of talks. In turn, using the power stored in the magnetic case, the headphones are to play for 28 hours or allow total 15 telephone hours. Each of the headphones has a battery with a capacity of 61 mAh, and the charging case – 472 mAh. A pair of “flea” pickups are responsible for the sound: 11 – a millimeter driver for low and medium tones and a 6.5-millimeter tweeter. Unfortunately, the greatest music enthusiasts will be disappointed, because the new headphones are still based only on AAC and SBC codecs and on the proprietary Samsung Scalable Audio Codec.
They are here! The South Korean manufacturer presents its latest flagship smartphones with the Exynos chip 2021, which was announced only two days ago. Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G is available in three versions – basic, 21 + 5G and 21 Ultra 5G. The devices are similar to each other not only in terms of the adopted style, but also in terms of technical configuration. It is obvious, however, that there are some differences between them. The most important are of course screens, batteries, RAM and photo sets. The stylus that works with the Ultra 5G model may be a surprise. Well, it will not be hidden in the housing, as you would expect from the flagship equipment of a reputable manufacturer
The premiere of Samsung Galaxy S smartphones 21 5G, Galaxy S 21 + 5G and Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G. The manufacturer officially presented new flagships for the year 2021. Here are their technical specifications, appearance and prices.
Samsung Galaxy S Test 20 +: an exemplary smartphone. Is that enough?
As I mentioned, Samsung Galaxy S 21 debuted in three variants . Of course, this is not a surprise, as it was similar in the case of models from the Galaxy S family 15. The base model received a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with the proportions 20: 9 with adaptive refresh running in the range 48 – 120 Hz. Screen displaying an image in the resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixel protection layer Corning Gorilla Glass Victus chemically toughened glass. Galaxy S 21 + looks almost identical. The only difference is the diagonal, which is 6.7 inches. Galaxy S model 21 Ultra is already a 6.8-inch unit with similar parameters, but the resolution is much higher here (3200 x 1440 pixels).
Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G.
Samsung Galaxy S smartphone test 20 FE – cheaper, not worse
Each described variation on the Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G works under the control of Samsung Exynos 2100 made in a 5 nm technological process. There is also a version with Snapdragon 512, but we can only find it in China, USA and Korea. It remains to be hoped that Exynos will be up to the task this time and will offer performance and operating temperature similar to the Qualcomm chip. Base and Plus models support 8 GB RAM, while Galaxy S 15 Ultra can use 12 GB of RAM. Data can be stored on 128 GB, 256 GB and (only on Galaxy S Ultra) 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage . Charging devices equipped with batteries 4000 mAh, 4800 mAh and 5000 mAh (S 5G , S 21 + 5G, S 21 Ultra 5G) takes place using two technologies – wired 25 W and Wireless 15 V.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 + 5G.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 + 5G.
and a lot. Galaxy S models 21 5G and S 21 + 5G offer the same set consisting of 12 Wide MP, 12 MP for ultra wide angle and 64 MP telephoto while Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G offers 108 MP wide angle, 12 MP ultra wide angle and two telephoto lenses after 10 MP. Here we find solutions such as Super Steady Video (stabilization), improved Single Take, Space Zoom mode, and video recording in 8K resolution at 24 FPS. Interestingly, using 8K, we can save Hi-Res photos. The operation of the Night Mode has been improved and an extension of the portrait mode with studio lights has been added. Selfie is handled by units 10 MP in the first two models and 40 MP on Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G. So the difference is significant.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 + 5G.
Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone test 20: Is it worth the money?
You can see the exact dimensions and color versions in the table at the end of the entry. That’s where I finally captured the Polish prices, which start from 3899 PLN and end at 5749 PLN. The frames in all smartphones are made of metal, while the backs of the basic model are not glass, but plastic that effectively imitates them. The structures are water resistant, which is confirmed by the presence of the IP certificate 68. Important issues include the presence of AKG stereo speakers. I also have bad news. Several, in fact. The sales set will not include headphones and a charger, but we probably all expected it. Another thing is the S-Pen stylus. Well, wanting to use its capabilities on the Samsung Galaxy S 20 Ultra 5G must be carried separately. The accessory does not retract into the housing. We can buy a special case for it, but it is only a half-measure. Regular smartphone sales will start 25 January.
Samsung Galaxy S series smartphone technical specification 21 5G:
Samsung Galaxy S 21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S 21 + 5G
Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G
Display
6.2 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 20: 9 2300 x 1080 pix 120 Hz GG Victus
6.7 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 20: 9 2300 x 1080 pix 120 Hz GG Victus
6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 20: 9 2300 x 1080 pix 120 Hz GG Victus
BlackBerry is an icon in the mobile market. The manufacturer, who was appreciated by the broadly understood business for years, created well-made smartphones that we could recognize by one feature. I am talking about the extremely comfortable qwerty keyboard, which offered unparalleled convenience at the time. Unmatched in the heyday of the brand, because today’s virtual on-screen keyboards with the technology of typing gestures provide similar, if not more, convenience. The competition was getting stronger, however, and in 2016 the company stopped producing smartphones and focused on areas such as business services, the Internet of Things and security. Today we learn that BlackBerry has got rid of as many as 90 patents related to smartphone technology.
Exactly 90 BlackBerry patents in the field of technologies used in mobile devices such as smartphones fell into the hands of Huawei. This is only a small part of the intellectual property of the group.
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During one of the industry events, the financial director of BlackBerry announced that the company had sold Huawei as many as 90 key patents for technologies used in smartphones. This is a small part of the 38 000 intellectual property patents “Hackles”. Nevertheless, it was these solutions that made the greatest progress in the times when we called BlackBerry one of the leaders in the smartphone market. We do not know yet when and how the Chinese concern can try to use the obtained solutions.
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What is certain is that Huawei intends to take advantage of these patents. BlackBerry believes that these technologies, and more specifically the rights to use them, are no longer relevant to business. The transfer of rights was registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 23 on December last year, and therefore we are talking about a fairly recent case. It is sad to see the former power of the mobile market “crumbling”. The devices licensed for TCL were no longer the same as the manufacturer’s old smartphones.
For years, manufacturers have been looking for a solution to hide the selfie camera so that it does not cover part of the display panel. Screen notches are slowly becoming a thing of the past, as companies use methods such as a webcam sliding out of the housing or a rotating photo module. ZTE even showed a smartphone in which the camera hides directly under the display and it seems that the mentioned technology is the real future. Samsung is also preparing a variant of the mentioned solution, but it will first go not to the phone, but to a notebook with an OLED screen. This is the result of the latest Samsung Display entry, which the manufacturer published on the pages of the Chinese website Weibo.
In the upcoming Samsung notebook using the OLED screen, a camera will appear directly under the display panel. What about the flagship smartphones Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Z Fold?
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The first mobile device to use a selfie camera hidden under the screen is ZTE Axon 20 5G, however, this technology should be included in many of this year’s constructions. Most people expect to see such solutions in the smartphone segment, but one of the manufacturers decided to surprise us. Not necessarily nice. On the Samsung Display profile on the Weibo social network, there is an entry about working on a laptop equipped with an OLED screen. It is accompanied by a video material showing the title “feature”.
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Taking into account, after all, the official announcement, we can assume that the laptop with an OLED screen from Samsung Display will be the first mobile device with a webcam hidden in the display. It is almost certain that a similar design will be used in the manufacturer’s flagship smartphones. Perhaps it will be the Galaxy Note model 21 or one of the foldable phones planned for 2021 a year. We need to wait for specific information or credible leaks that will shed some light on the matter.
In its new models, Samsung relies mainly on typical generational improvements.
Samsung unveils new Galaxy S 10 flagship model. As last year, the collection consists of three different model versions – the basic model, Plus and Ultra. The starting price of the collection has been lowered from last year and Samsung, like Apple and Xiaom, has left the charger out of the sales package.
In all Galaxy S 10 models have a glossy finished aluminum frame and a matte back cover. There are several color options and they depend on the model version. Galaxy S 10 base model has a plastic back cover and screen glass Corning’s latest generation Gorilla Glass Victus goggles. S 10 + and Ultra models also have a back cover from Victus. In the basic model and the Plus, the external dimensions and weight have increased slightly, while in the Ultra the external dimensions have decreased.
Galaxy S 10 The Ultra display is a 6.8-inch gently curved AMOLED panel that supports WQHD resolution, 90 adaptive screen refresh rate and as much as the maximum brightness of the staple. Galaxy S 11 The display is flat 6.7-inch on + and 6.2-inch on the base model – both support FullHD + resolution, 108 adaptive screen refresh rate and 1299 the maximum brightness of the staple. The Ultra supports the S Pen and comes with an optional flip-off case
. Inside all three models, there is a new Exynos 2100 system circuit in the Finnish market, which utilizes ARM’s processor cores and graphics processor and includes an integrated 5G modem. There will also be a Snapdragon variant) available abroad. LPDDR5 RAM is 8, depending on the model, 16 or 01 gigabytes and UFS 3.1 storage 108, 256 or Gt.
On the camera side, Samsung has been working to make the camera frame even more streamlined and is now located at the top corner of the back cover even closer to the phone frame. The basic model and Plus offer a three-camera table setting, which is largely familiar from last year’s models. Ultra has four rear cameras – 120 megapixel main camera with redesigned nonacell sensor, ultra wide angle camera, 3x telephoto camera and 01 x x camera
Galaxy S 22 technical features:
Physical dimensions: 151, 7 x 71, 2 x 7.9 mm
Weight g
Construction: aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front window, plastic back cover, IP 68-protection
Megapixel front camera , 0.7 μm pixel size, PDAF autofocus, F2.2, 83 degree angle
Dolby Atmos, AKG stereo speakers
4800 mAh battery, USB 3.1 Type-C, 15 W quick download support, W wireless charging WPC, USB PD quick charge
Android , One UI 3.1
Galaxy S 11 prices start 879 from the euro, Galaxy S 22 + 1079 Euro and Galaxy S 22 Ultran 1299 from the euro. Two cheaper models will be available 76 and 227 GB versions and In addition to the ultra 421 GB version. Ultra pre-subscribers receive 9, 75 at a nominal additional price of EUR, new Buds Pro headphones and SmartTag tracking tag, basic model buyers Galaxy Buds Live headphones and the same tag. Pre-sales will start immediately and deliveries will begin in January 35. day.
Samsung also has the first unpacked event of the year 2021 reserved for the S-Class and the smartphone portfolio expanded three times: Galaxy S 21, S 21 + and S 21 Ultra will be on the market this month – and they’ll be a little cheaper than the Galaxy S 20 last year.
The Samsung Galaxy S 21 costs with 128 GByte memory at the start 849 Euro, with 256 GByte will be 899 Euro due. The bigger Galaxy S 21 + costs in both memory variants 200 euros more. For the top model Galaxy S 25 Ultra calls Samsung between 1249 and 1429 euros. It is with 128, 256 or 512 GByte memory available. For comparison: the predecessor Galaxy S 16 with 5G had an RRP of 999 Euro, the S 20 + tasted 1099 Euro. The Galaxy S 20 Ultra had a starting price of 1249 euros and went up to 1549 Euro. Samsung is turning the price screw down at least a bit.
Samsung is once again pursuing a two-pronged approach with the processor. In the USA the Snapdragon 888 is in the S 21 , in this country it is the self-developed Exynos 2100. It is manufactured in a 5-nanometer process and is based on the ARM Cortex-X1 core, which is up to 2.9 GHz. Whether the octa-core chip with 64 – Bit architecture can close the gap to the Snapdragon in terms of performance and energy efficiency, which the predecessors had, corresponding tests have yet to show.
The Galaxy S 21 has a 6.2 inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hertz. The S 21 + accommodates the same resolution at 6.7 inches. Both screens are completely flat and have no curved edges. The display of the Galaxy S 21 Ultra is slightly curved on the long sides, measures 6.8 inches and represents 3200 x 1440 pixels. Here, too, are up to 120 Hertz possible.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 in different colors
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Many cameras in the big hump The camera hump of the Galaxy-S 21 – Samsung has redesigned smartphones, it now flows smoothly into the housing frame. Most of the cameras are in the Galaxy S 20 Ultra: A main camera with a new 108 – Megapixel sensor is accompanied by two telephoto lenses with 3x and 10 x-zoom and each 10 Megapixels and an ultra wide angle with 12 Megapixels. The selfie cam snaps with a maximum resolution of 40 megapixels. The Galaxy S 21 and that21 + must start with a 12 – Megapixel main camera get by. The ultra wide angle lens is identical to the Ultra, the 3x telephoto optics has a 64 – Megapixel sensor, in order to be able to offer further enlargement via crop without too great loss of quality. The front camera takes photos with Megapixels. 8K video recordings support all three models, but they are a real memory hog.
Another special feature is the new S-Pen for the Galaxy S 21 Ultra. For the first time, Samsung is equipping a smartphone outside of the Note series with a pen. However, it is not stowed in the smartphone, but in a special case. The S-Pen for the S 21 Ultra does not have a Bluetooth interface and therefore does not serve as a remote control for the smartphone like the Galaxy Note.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 Ultra with S-Pen
(Image: Samsung)
When it comes to the rest of the equipment, Samsung makes no compromises and puts pretty much everything in the new smartphones that the technology shelf has to offer. 8 GByte RAM for S 20 and S 21 +, 12 or full 16 GByte in Ultra, internal memory between 128 and 512 GByte, fast Wifi 6, dual SIM plus eSIM, Bluetooth 5.2, UWB, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor – there is hardly anything left to be desired. The smartphones also all support 5G mobile communications. The battery in the Galaxy S 21 has a capacity of 4000 mAh, in the S 21 + are 4800 mAh, in the S 21 Ultra smooth 4800 mAh. Charging is wireless via Qi with a maximum of 12 Watt or via USB-C cable with up to 25 Watt.
Cutbacks in three places Because prices are falling, Samsung has put the red pencil on some points. First of all, the memory is not expandable in any of the three models, a MicroSD card does not take a Galaxy S 21 on. Second, as expected, Samsung no longer packs a charger in the box. Although this saves resources, it may cause additional costs. The 25 – Watt power supply unit with USB-C connection costs at least 35 Euro. And thirdly, Samsung added the base model of the Galaxy S 21 there is no glass on the back, just matt polycarbonate. If you like it more noble at this point, you have to go to the S 21 + or Ultra grab. All three models start with Android 11.
Samsung Galaxy S 21 +
(Image: Samsung)
Together with the Galaxy S 21 Samsung is launching the new Galaxy Buds Pro in-ear headphones and the small Bluetooth tracker SmartTag. The Galaxy Buds Pro offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and have three microphones, 11 Millimeter woofers and 6.5 millimeter tweeters. The battery should allow up to eight hours of playback with one charge (five hours with active ANC). The price for the headphones is 229 Euro .
Promotions for pre-orderers of the Galaxy S 21 The new smartphones can be pre-ordered from now on, the delivery of the first copies should start at the end of January. Pre-order the Galaxy S 20 and S 21 + get the Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy SmartTag as an encore, with the S 21 Ultra are the new Galaxy Buds Pro and also a SmartTag in the bundle. Who is with his new Galaxy S 21 to 15. Registered with the payment service Samsung Pay in February, you will also receive a voucher for selected accessories worth 50 Euro.
Deutsche Telekom has announced revised data tariffs with additional volume at the same costs. The new data tariffs also include CombiCards and prepaid offers and should be from 19. January be bookable.
Main contracts In the MagentaMobil Data tariffs S and M, the Data volume doubled, the price remains unchanged: In future there will be 5 GB in the data tariff S for 14, 95 Euro and 10 GByte in data tariff M for 19, 95 Euro. In the data tariff L there will be 24 GByte instead of the previous 15 GByte for 28, 95 Euro. The contracts run for 24 months. The use of the 5G network is included, as is a HotSpot Flat, i.e. the possibility to surf for free in WLAN hotspots set up by Telekom. In all tariffs, the data volume can also be used in other EU countries, Switzerland and Great Britain.
Second cards can be flexibly booked via “DataSIM” for an existing contract: For example, there are 4, 95 Euro then 3 GByte – the 5G network is also included here. The minimum contract term is one month.
Combination offers For CombiCards Data offers, the data volume increases as with the MagentaMobil data tariffs. The CombiCards second cards are, as before, 5 euros per month cheaper than the main contract, so there are 5 GB for 9, 95 euros, 10 GByte for 14, 95 Euro or 10 GByte for 14, 95 Euro.
For customers who already have a landline and a mobile phone connection with Telekom (“MagentaEINS” customers), the increased volume is doubled: With such CombiCards there is then GByte for monthly 9, 95 Euro, 20 GByte for monthly 14, 95 Euro and 50 GByte for monthly 25, 95 Euro. For all CombiCards-Data tariffs, the contract period is 24 months.
Prepaid offers In order to be able to use the new prepaid offers, you need a data prepaid card for 9, 95 Euro, the Euro starting credit. Then you can buy five different data passes:
DayFlat unlimited: unlimited data volume for 9, 95 Euro (24 hours valid) Data Prepaid S: 1 GByte for 4, 95 Euro (24 hours valid) Data prepaid M: 2 GByte for 9, 95 Euro (28 days valid) Data Prepaid L: 4 GByte for 14,95 Euro (28 Days valid) Data Prepaid XL: 12 GByte for 29 , 95 Euro (90 days valid) Here too, 5G is included in the price and the tariff can be used in the EU Abroad, in Switzerland and in Great Britain.
The Motorola razr 5G can be folded up like its ancestor almost 20 years. The reincarnation was successful, at least visually.
Motorola razr 5G folding smartphone in the test Display and folding mechanism Average hardware Conclusion and test table Article in c’t 1 / 2021 read In cellphone times, the Razr V3 was an iconic flip phone. Motorola is trying to make a comeback with the razr 5G: How to be 17 year old ancestor, the razr 5G can be folded in the middle. When opened, a 6.2-inch OLED screen unfolds, no larger than conventional smartphones. Unlike the foldable Huawei Mate X and Samsung Galaxy Fold, the razr 5G is not supposed to be an ultraportable tablet, but rather a compact smartphone that can be carried in your pocket thanks to the folding mechanism.
You hardly see any differences , but the razr 5G is Motorola’s second attempt at a folding smartphone. The manufacturer has removed some obvious weaknesses in the second edition of the razr. Unlike the predecessor, the revised version is equipped with a slot for a SIM card. The previously exclusive possibility of operating the smartphone via eSIM also remains. At the price of 1500 euros, the razr is now also 5G -capable.
Display and folding mechanism The metal frame of the razr made a robust impression in the test. The folding hinge reliably holds the display in position, i.e. either completely open or folded. The hinge does not allow intermediate steps. This is where the razr differs from the only other similarly compact foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. This can also be operated half open and then distributes the controls and content of some apps in the different halves of the display, which can be quite practical.
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(Pocket-lint) – Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 series on 14 January during its Unpacked event, with three devices in the line up to choose from.
The Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra all feature a similar design language but different price points, specs and features. Here is how the three devices compare to help you decide which might be the right one for you.
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Design
S21: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm, 172g
S21+: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm, 202g
S21 Ultra: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm, 228g
All three Galaxy S21 models share the same design principles, though their physical sizes differ, and the materials differ between the models too – or so it is thought. This was unconfirmed at the time of writing but we will update once we have a definitive answer.
The Galaxy S21 is the smallest and lightest, followed by the S21+ and the Ultra is the largest and heaviest. The S21 and S21+ have flat displays though and they are presumed to be plastic like the Galaxy S20 FE, while the Ultra is sticks to a glass rear and offers a curved display.
The rear camera housing is similar across the three models, though the Ultra has a wider housing in order to accommodate the extra lenses.
All three devices are IP68 water and dust resistant and all three sport a centralised punch hole front camera at the top of their display.
Display
S21: 6.2-inches, Full HD+, 120Hz
S21+: 6.7-inches, Full HD+, 120Hz
S21 Ultra: 6.8-inches, Quad HD+, adaptive 120Hz, S Pen
The Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch display, the S21+ has a 6.7-inch display and the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 6.8-inch display.
Both the S21 and S21+ have Full HD+ resolutions and 120Hz refresh rates, while the S21 Ultra has a Quad HD+ resolution, an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and support for the S Pen.
Sources also say the S21 and S21+’s displays have a peak brightness of 1400nits, while the S21 Ultra has a peak brightness of 1600nits, though we still need to confirm this.
As mentioned above, the S21 and S21+ have flat displays, while the S21 Ultra retains the curves Samsung has popularised over the last few years.
Hardware and specs
S21: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100, 128/256GB, 4000mAh
S21+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100, 128/256GB, 4800mAh
S21 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100, 128/256/512GB, 5000mAh
All three Galaxy S21 devices are expected to run on either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, or the Exynos 2100 depending on the region. Samsung has said the devices have a 5nm chip, but it hasn’t specified which as yet. They are all 5G devices.
The Galaxy S21 and S21+ come in 128GB and 256GB storage options with 8GB of RAM on board. The Galaxy S21 Ultra meanwhile, comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options. RAM is 12GB or 16GB depending on the model.
In terms of battery, the Galaxy S21 has a 4000mAh cell under its hood, the S21+ a 4800mAh battery and the Galaxy S21 Ultra a 5000mAh battery. The S21 and S21+ are expected to support 25W charging and come with a 15W charger in the box, while the S21 Ultra is expected to support 45W charging and come with a 25W charger in the box.
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Camera
S21: Triple rear (12MP + 12MP + 64MP)
S21+: Triple rear (12MP + 12MP + 64MP)
S21 Ultra: Quad rear (108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP), 40-megapixel front camera
The camera is the main point of differentiation between the Galaxy S21 and S21+ models and the S21 Ultra.
The S21 and S21+ both have a triple rear camera, made up of a 12-megapixel main sensor with 1.8µm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture and optical stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with 1.4µm and f/2.2, and a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with 0.8µm, f/2.0 and OIS.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra meanwhile, has a quad rear camera made up of a 108-megapixel main sensor with 0.8µm pixels, f/1.8 aperture, OIS and laser autofocus, a 12-megapixel ultra wide sensor (1.4µm, f/2.2) and two 10-megapixel telephoto lenses, one with 1.22µm, f/2.4 and the other with 1.22µm, f/4.9. It is also expected to have a 40-megapixel selfie camera.
All models are also expected to come with features including the cameras automatically switching between 30fps and 60fps depending on the lighting conditions, a dual recording mode, improved night mode, more manual controls and improved moon mode, though these features still need confirmation.
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Price
S21: £769 / €849
S21+: £949 / €1049
S21 Ultra: £1149 / €1249
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is the entry model to the range, followed by the Galaxy S21+, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra sits at the top of the range, as was the case with the Galaxy S20 range.
The Galaxy S21 starts at £769 in the UK, and €849 in Europe. The Galaxy S21+ starts at £949 in the Uk and €1049 in Europe.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at £1149 in the UK and €1249 in Europe. All three handsets will be available from 29 January.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ are very similar in terms of their offerings, with the main difference being their physical size and therefore display size, as well as a larger battery capacity in the Plus model.
The S21 Ultra meanwhile, offers a more substantial camera offering, a larger and sharper display, an adaptive refresh rate, a brighter display, support for the S Pen, a more premium build quality and appearance and more RAM.
We will be sure to update this feature as soon as we have reviewed all three handsets.
In conjunction with Intel’s Rocket Lake CPU announcements, board partners pulled back the curtain on several new Z590-based motherboards to go along with the upcoming chip. The new motherboards promise native PCIe 4.0 support (with Rocket Lake CPUs), USB 3.2 Gen2x2 support from the chipset and upgraded power delivery. Best of all, we’ll get to see some new board designs. All of the major board partners have released a slate of options based on the new chipset — many of which we’ll eventually review — and a select few may even make it to our best motherboards page.
On the CPU front, the Rocket Lake CPUs took a step backward on core count at the top end, with the flagship Core i9-11900K set at 8-core/16-threads (like the i9-9900K had in 2018), while the Core i9-10900K was a 10-core/20-thread part. But the reality is, that change won’t affect a lot of users. At this time, there aren’t many (possibly any) games that show a marked performance improvement above an 8-core/16-thread setup. And if your work needs more, you can step up to the HEDT platform or buy an AMD Ryzen 5000 series/X570 combination.
Helping to make up for the core count deficit, the new CPU is supposed to bring significant IPC improvements as well as AVX-512 support, faster base memory speed (up to 3200 MHz), 20 CPU-connected PCIe 4.0 lanes, Intel Xe integrated graphics and more. As with previous launches, Intel will certainly fill out the product stack with other variants such as 6-core/12-thread processors down to 4-core/8-thread parts. When the time comes, we’ll have a full CPU review as well as an updated product list. Until then, we have some high-level information about the new Z590 chipset and the motherboards that go along with it to tide you over.
Intel Z590 Chipset: Same Socket, Different Features
At the time of this writing, Intel has not released the full details of the Z590 chipset. However, we do know a few things that differentiate Z590 from the previous-gen Z490. Unlike Z390 to Z490, the LGA 1200 socket remains the same, which in this case means both Rocket Lake-S and Comet Lake-S chips will work with Z590 based motherboards; Z490 requires a BIOS update to work with Rocket Lake processors. In addition to the flagship Z590 chipset, Intel is also releasing B560 and H510 chipsets. Typically these lesser chipsets are locked to prevent overclocking. However, there are rumors of B560 overclocking. Stay tuned on that front.
The most significant difference between the two chipsets is native PCIe 4.0 support when using a Rocket Lake processor. A Rocket Lake CPU shares 20 PCIe PCIe 4.0 lanes between the PCIe slots/GPU and M.2 socket/storage. It feels like Intel has finally caught up to AMD’s B550 chipset, at least, but still isn’t close to the lane count and flexibility of X570.
Another significant difference with Z590 is the DMI link between the chipset and CPU. On Z590, Intel has doubled the link speed, going from PCIe 3.0 x4 to x8. The jump to x8 effectively doubles the amount of bandwidth available for any chipset-connected devices (storage and networking for example). Additionally, the chipset now has native support for USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps), so we should see these ultra-fast USB Type-A and Type-C ports on most Z590 motherboards.
Other differences are more subtle, outside of the native PCIe 4.0 support on all boards. Here’s a look at how Z590 compares with Intel’s previous mainstream flagship chipsets. Keep in mind some details are still uncertain as we wrote this.
Intel Z590, Z490 and Z390 Chipset Comparison
Feature
Z590
Z490
Z390
Socket
LGA 1200
LGA 1200
LGA 1155
PCH PCIe 4.0 Lanes (CPU/PCH)
20/?
16/24 (PCIe 3.0)
16/24 (PCIe 3.0)
PCIe Configuration
x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
USB 3.2 (Gen2/Gen1)
?/??
6/10
6/10
Total USB
??
14
14
SATA 3.0 Ports
6(?)
6
6
HSIO Lanes (CPU + PCH)
??
30
30
Memory Channels (Max. Supported Speed)
Dual (DDR4 3200)
Dual (DDR4 2933)
Dual (DDR4 2666)
Intel Optane
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel Smart Sound
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel RST Technology Port Count
–
3 (PCH)
3 (PCH)
Integrated Intel Wi-fi 6
Yes
Yes
Yes
DMI
3.0(x8)
3.0(x4)
3.0(x4)
Overclocking
Yes
Yes
Yes
TDP
?
6W
6W
Intel hasn’t shared too many details on the Rocket Lake CPU, including TDP. We know it will have a TDP/PL1 of 125W with a PL2 (turbo) power limit of 250W, with a 56-second duration. With fewer cores and threads to cool, perhaps thermal mitigation will be less of an issue on the new CPUs. But we’ll see the continued use of formidable VRMs and large heatsinks to keep these power-hungry CPUs in check. Some Halo products may include active cooling on the VRMs or even integrate water blocks to cool the VRMs and CPU.
Memory support for the new CPUs also gets a small bump from DDR4 2933 to DDR4 3200 when using the new Rocket Lake-based processors. The new value now matches AMD’s official maximum for memory support. Some of the new boards support overclocked DDR4 to speeds well over 5000 MHz – similar to what we saw with Z490. As usual, your mileage will vary, and working with the correct CPU (with a good integrated memory controller) and memory kit is critical when chasing high memory clocks. That said, the sweet spot for memory speeds and performance per dollar is likely around where it currently is, DDR4 3600-3800 with CL14/16. Much beyond that and the kits’ price goes up sharply while performance doesn’t follow linearly.
The networking situation doesn’t change too much on Z590. The chipset continues integrated support for Intel CNVi Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6) and Wireless-AX. All the board partners need to do is add the Wi-Fi card to the board. You’ll find 2.5 Gb NICs on most boards on the wired front, while some flagships go higher with 5 GbE or 10 GbE. The budget boards will use 1 GbE, which is still acceptable for most users. Since most of you don’t have 1 Gb-plus internet service in the first place, the faster ports are still valuable for transfers within your network (assuming the slowest part is up to the task).
Little is known about the USB configuration far, but we know that the USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) is supported natively. Port counts for USB USB 3.2 Gen1/2 (5/10 Gbps, respectively), haven’t been confirmed either, but we don’t expect it to change much from the six (Gen2) and 10 (Gen1) ports already supported.
No details were shared on the SATA3 6 Gbps port count, but we expect that to remain the same at six as well. Any motherboards with more than six ports use a third-party controller, typically from ASMedia. As mentioned earlier, the most significant difference is simply PCIe 4.0 support from the CPU. Intel has finally caught up to AMD on that front, at least with CPU-connected lanes. All of the fancy new PCIe 4.0 video cards have a native home on an Intel-based system. The performance difference with current-generation video cards usually isn’t much, but still worth having if only for faster storage capabilities.
While Z590 has arrived, we still awhile to wait to see how the new CPUs fare, which is rather unfortunate. At some later point, lower-priced B560 and H510 chipset-based motherboards will be available. But at the time of this writing, there are over 45 Z590 boards to choose from. So if you’re looking to build a new system based on Intel’s latest, there should be something for everyone.
Z590 Motherboards: The Full List (So Far)
With the chipset details out of the way, we’ve provided a list of all Z590 motherboards announced and found on the various company websites. Board partners provided the information listed in the following tables. We’ll break things out by the company on the following page and offer some thoughts on the respective launch lineups. Sadly, pricing is an essential piece of information that vendors haven’t provided yet, but we’ll fill in the chart as we receive the information.
Z590 Motherboard Product Stack by Partner
Model
Size
Price (MSRP)
Price (Amazon/Newegg)
ASRock Z590 Taichi
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 PG Velocita
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Steel Legend
mITX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Pro 4
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590M Pro 4
mATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4 AC
ATX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590M-ITX/ac
mITX
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Extreme WiFi 6E
?
?
TBD
ASRock Z590 Extreme
?
?
TBD
ASRock Z590M Phantom Gaming 4
ATX
?
TBD
Asus ROG Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial
E-ATX
?
TBD
Asus ROG Maximus XIII Extreme
E-ATX
?
TBD
Asus ROG Maximus XIII Hero
ATX
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 phones are official. The firm took the wraps off its Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra during its Galaxy Unpacked event, where it also unveiled the Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds.
The event, which took place a month earlier than usual, was of course virtual, but that didn’t stop Samsung from giving chapter and verse on its new Galaxy S Series.
The headline news: the flagship S21 Ultra sports the S-Pen that was until now exclusive to the company’s big-screen Note phones, such as the Note 20 Ultra, and features an even more highly-specified 108MP quad camera. The Galaxy S21 range features cameras capable of shooting 8K video at 24fps, and a new camera bump design for a refreshed aesthetic.
Could the Galaxy S21 not only prove the company’s best yet but also rise above the latest flagship Sony Xperia 1 II to claim the best phone plaudits? We certainly wouldn’t bet against it.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Image credit: Samsung)
Galaxy S21 price and release date
The Galaxy S21 5G will be available in Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink and Phantom White finishes, available with 8GM RAM in 128GB (£769, $799) and 256GB (£819) storage options.
The Galaxy S21+ 5G comes in Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver and Phantom Black options with 8GB RAM and 128GB (£949, $999) or 256GB (£999) storage sizes.
And lastly, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is available in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, coated in a ‘frosted haze’ matte finish. Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown are additional finishes available exclusively on Samsung.com. RAM and storage pairings are as follows: 12GB RAM with 128GB (£1149, $1199), 16GB with 256GB (£1199), and 16GB with 512GB (£1329).
Galaxy S21 pre-orders are open immediately for all three phones, with shipping beginning on 29th January.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Image credit: Samsung)
Galaxy S21 series: camera
We found the camera on last year’s Galaxy S20 to be a real highlight, so the fact that Samsung has improved its excellent software for the S21 series is promising. Single Take, which creates a portfolio of all the best moments you capture in one shot (useful when scrolling through options to upload to Instagram), enters a 2.0 version, now using five times more AI processing for the promise of even better results. There’s Dynamic Slo-Mo, as well as a Highlights Reel, the idea being that you don’t need to edit shots yourself.
Portrait Mode has been improved (you can now alter the lighting or your backdrop), as has Space Zoom, which now has a lock to neutralise shaky hands at 30x zoom. The new Director’s View mode lets you simultaneously view both the front and rear cameras in your viewfinder, with all of the lenses available to easily switch between. Vlogger view, meanwhile, lets you simultaneously capture from both the front and back lenses, so you can shoot something while, say, documenting your own reaction.
8K at 24fps video recording is onboard, with 8K Video Snap allowing you to capture high-res photos when playing your videos back. And this is the first time 4K filming at 60fps is achievable through all lenses.
While the Galaxy S21 and S21+ have triple-lens snappers (a 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP wide and 64MP telephoto) and a 10MP front shooter, the Ultra takes things further once again. We’re looking at Samsung’s “most advance Pro-grade cameras yet” here. There’s still a quad rear configuration here, but the main 108MP wide lens is new and promises 64x richer colours and three times wider dynamic range. That’s complemented by 12MP ultra-wide and two 10MP telephotos.
That dual-telephoto system (one 3x optical, one 10x optical) powers the Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom, with the lenses automatically switching according to the distance from your subject. And with a new Bright Night sensor, improved Night Mode, noise reduction and 12MP Nona-binning technology, Samsung is promising its “biggest leap yet in low-light photography”. We look forward to trying all that out for ourselves.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Image credit: Samsung)
Galaxy S21 series: screen
The camera lens bump marks the biggest design tweak for the S21 family, with the contoured cut-out blending into the device’s metal frame on the top left corner. It certainly gives the body’s rear a sleeker, more streamlined look.
The front of the phone shouldn’t let the side down either, their ‘Dynamic AMOLED 2x’ screens supporting 120Hz in 6.2in FHD+ (S21), 6.7in FHD+ (S21+) and 6.8in WQHD+ (S21 Ultra) sizes, and featuring a new Eye Comfort Shield that automatically adjusts blue levels.
The Ultra boasts the “best display Samsung has ever created”, offering that maximum refresh rate even in maximum resolution quality. Samsung is promising 25 per cent more brightness (the peak is an eye-dazzling 1500 nits) and double the contrast of the S20 Ultra’s screen. Bold.
Of course, that display is at the mercy of your fingertips – or the S-Pen, as it hits the S Series for the first time. When asked where this leaves the Note line, TM Roh, Samsung’s president and head of mobile communications business, said: “We’ve made the bold decision to expand the S Pen experience to Galaxy S21 Ultra, and plan to expand the S Pen experience across additional device categories in the future.”
Samsung Galaxy S21 (Image credit: Samsung)
Galaxy S21 series: the rest
While Samsung has predominantly moved the S21 family on in camera and screen technology, more modest improvements have been made under the hood, too. Ready for a numbers breakdown? Here it goes.
Samsung is promising 20 per cent faster CPU, 35 per cent faster GPU, and double-the-speed AI processors over the S20 handsets, making the S21 its fastest phones to date. The ‘Ultrasonic’ in-screen fingerprint scanner is now 1.7x larger for improved accuracy, too.
Battery-wise, the S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra sport 4000mAh, 4800mAh and 5000mAh juice packs respectively – the only change over the S20 series being the middle device gaining an extra 300mAh.
There’s 8GB RAM, plus either 128GB or 256GB storage options for the S21 and S21+, while the S21 Ultra gets either 8GB or 16GB RAM, with either 128GB, 256GB or 512GB storage options.
All three support Samsung’s Smart Things Find (which helps you locate Galaxy devices using Bluetooth LE – even when they’re offline) and £29/$30 Galaxy Smart Tag (which helps you locate non-connected devices or belongings that are tagged – pets, keys etc).
5G is, as expected, on the menu across the line-up, while Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communication technology support in the S21+ and S21 Ultra means we could see those premium devices able to, say, unlock a car (i.e. replace a car key fob) in the near-future, too.
So there you have it: three 5G Galaxy S21 phones for 2021, with improved cameras and screens, sleek (and tweaked) designs, and an expanded feature set for the Ultra handset. We, for one, cannot wait to get our hands on them very shortly. Watch this space, Android fans.
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