Definition:
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is a flagship smartphone from Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series, offering a blend of high-end features and performance at a competitive price. It focuses on delivering a premium experience with top-tier specifications, a versatile camera setup, and a stylish design.
Product Overview:
Network Technology:
- Supported Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Launch Date: Announced on January 14, 2021
- Current Status: Available; released on January 29, 2021
Body Dimensions & Build:
- Dimensions: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
- Weight:
- 169 g (Sub6)
- 171 g (mmWave)
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
- SIM Options:
- Nano-SIM and eSIM
- Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
- Water/Dust Resistance: IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display:
- Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
- Size: 6.2 inches (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
- Brightness: 1300 nits (peak)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Platform:
- Operating System: Android 11, upgradable up to 4 major Android versions, One UI 6.1
- Chipset Options:
- Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – International
- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) – USA/China
- CPU Options:
- Exynos: Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Snapdragon: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU Options:
- Exynos: Mali-G78 MP14
- Snapdragon: Adreno 660
Memory:
- Internal Storage Options:
- 128GB with 8GB RAM
- 256GB with 8GB RAM
- Card Slot: No
- Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Main Camera:
- Triple Cameras:
- 12 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS)
- 64 MP (telephoto, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom)
- 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 120˚)
- Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
- Video Capabilities: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera:
- Single Camera:
- 10 MP (wide, f/2.2)
- Video Capabilities: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound:
- Speakers: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: No
- Audio Quality: 32-bit/384kHz, Tuned by AKG
- Loudspeaker: -26.4 LUFS (Good)
Connectivity:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- NFC: Yes
- Radio: FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
- USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Features & Sensors:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Additional Features: Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Battery:
- Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging:
- 25W wired, PD3.0
- 15W wireless (Qi/PMA)
- 4.5W reverse wireless
Models:
- SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09
SAR Values:
- SAR (Head): 0.74 W/kg
- SAR (Body): 1.08 W/kg
- SAR EU: 0.46 W/kg (head), 1.51 W/kg (body)
Price:
- Approximate Prices: $185.00 / €219.33 / £189.95
Tests:
- Performance:
- AnTuTu: 584,055 (v8)
- GeekBench: 3,238 (v5.1)
- GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
- Display: 856 nits max brightness (measured)
- Loudspeaker: -26.4 LUFS (Good)
Colors Available:
- Phantom Gray
- Phantom White
- Phantom Violet
- Phantom Pink
