Codename | Unbound |
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Brand | Samsung |
Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Slogan | Everyday Epic |
Series | Galaxy S |
Model | International models: SM-G990x (S21 FE) SM-G991x (S21) SM-G996x (S21+) SM-G998x (S21 Ultra) (Last letter varies by carrier and international models) Japanese models: SCG09 (au, S21 5G) SC-51B (NTT Docomo, S21 5G) SCG10 (au, S21+ 5G) SC-52B (NTT Docomo, S21 Ultra 5G) |
Compatible networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
First released | January 14, 2021 January 3, 2022 (S21 FE) | (S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra)
Availability by region | January 29, 2021 January 7, 2022 (S21 FE) | (S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra)
Discontinued | February 25, 2022 |
Units shipped | 25.5 million |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy S20 |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
Type | S21: Smartphone S21+/S21 Ultra: Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
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Removable storage | None |
SIM | nanoSIM, eSIM Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM in dual stand-by |
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External display | Always on |
Sound | Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG |
Rear camera | All: Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
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Data inputs | USB-C 3.2
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Water resistance | IP68 water/dust resistance, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes |
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References | [1][2][3][4] |
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones designed, developed, marketed, and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as part of its Galaxy S series. They collectively serve as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. The first three smartphones were unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on 14 January 2021, while the Fan Edition model was unveiled at Samsung's CES on 3 January 2022.
The S21 series consists of the base Galaxy S21 model, the larger Galaxy S21+ model, the high-end Galaxy S21 Ultra model, and the mid-range Galaxy S21 FE model. Key upgrades over the previous models, in addition to improved specifications, a display with a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, an improved camera system supporting 8K video recording (7680×4320) for the first three models, and a super-resolution zoom of 30–100x, for the ultra model.
The first three phones were released in the United States and Europe on 29 January 2021, while the Fan Edition was released globally on 7 January 2022. The Galaxy S21 FE, S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra launch prices started at $699.99, $799.99, $999.99, and $1079.99, respectively.
The Galaxy S21 was succeeded by the Galaxy S22, which was announced on 9 February 2022.[5]