Samsung Galaxy S21 Specs

Description

The Samsung Galaxy S21 specs are top-notch including a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5G capability, 8GB RAM coupled with 128/256GB storage, and a 4000mAh battery. The phone sports a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. In the camera department, a triple-sensor setup is presented. The Samsung Galaxy S21 price starts at $800 for the base 128GB model.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-G991U1

Pros

  • High refresh rate (120Hz)
  • 5G ready
  • High screen-to-body ratio (86.06 %)
  • Supports wireless charging

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 6.2 inches
Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI
Technology: Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate: 120Hz (adaptive)
Screen-to-body: 86.06 %
Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Benchmarks
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 660
RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
Device type: Smartphone
OS: Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 4000 mAh
Type: Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed: Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear: Triple camera Camera samples
Main camera: 12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera: 64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash: LED
Video recording: 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features: OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS
Front: 10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Dimensions: 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)
Weight: 6.03 oz (171.0 g)
Materials: Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance: Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics: 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys: Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White

Cellular

5G: n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type: Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones: No 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: 32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Radio: FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s): for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 5.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other: NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Dec 08, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG991U
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.36 W/kg
Body: 1.08 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 3.96 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.09 W/kg
Phablet: 2.49 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 800
In The Box: C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced: Jan 14, 2021
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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy S21

with 256GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 256GB

Samsung Galaxy S21

SM-G991B for Europe

Differences from the main variant:
System chip: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
Processor: Octa-core, 2900 MHz, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU: Mali G78 MP14
Weight: 5.96 oz (169.0 g)
5G: SA, NSA, Sub-6
FCC approval:
Date approved: Dec 18, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG991B
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.42 W/kg
Body: 0.94 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 3.96 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg
Phablet: 2.37 W/kg

Carrier Availability

Available

AT&T Since Jan 29, 2021
Boost Mobile Since Aug 23, 2021

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