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A cheaper, 5G-less variant of the Galaxy S21 could arrive soon

Published: Jan 21, 2021, 8:42 AM

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A cheaper, 5G-less variant of the Galaxy S21 could arrive soon

Samsung has so far only announced 5G-ready variants of the new Galaxy S21 series phones, but it looks like a cheaper model is also on the way.

Dutch website Galaxy Club has spotted the LTE version of the standard Galaxy S21 model in the Bluetooth SIG database. The phone bears the model numbers SM-G990F.

The 4G-only Galaxy S21 will probably have largely the same specs as the standard model, which means we are looking at a 6.2-inch 120Hz display, three rear cameras (12MP main/64MP zoom/12MP ultra-wide), and a 4,000mAh cell. Both Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Samsung Exynos 2100 feature embedded 5G modems, so it's not entirely clear which chip the 4G edition will use.

Samsung Galaxy S21 4G will probably be available in select markets

The 5G model starts at $799, and and it goes without saying that the LTE model will be a little cheaper. For reference, the 4G Galaxy S20 costs £100 (~$138) less than the 5G version.

The phone is apparently not meant for Europe, and since last year's 4G Galaxy S20 wasn't launched in the US, it will probably not make it stateside either. Thus, it appears that the 4G Galaxy S21 will only be sold in markets where 5G isn't available yet.

Samsung Galaxy S21

$99 ⁹⁹ $799 ⁹⁹ Buy at Samsung View price Buy at Amazon $0 $799 ⁹⁹ Buy at Verizon

$0 $799 ⁹⁹ Buy at AT&T $99 ⁹⁹ $799 ⁹⁹ Buy at T-Mobile $749 ⁹⁹ $799 ⁹⁹ Buy at BestBuy

The Galaxy S21 5G, and the rest of the family, are currently on pre-order, and they will hit the shelves on January 29.

In related news, Samsung has also discontinued last year's Galaxy S20 series in some regions, including the US and UK it seems.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.