Yet another leak is here filling the gap in knowledge related to Samsung’s 2021 flagships. This time we have more details about the S21 and S21+ models. For starters, the images and specifications fall in line with earlier rumors. The phones sport flat displays with Infinity-O cutout, lesser pixel density, a unique-looking camera panel, similar optics, and the latest chips, among other things.
Here’s everything we know as of now.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ specs
| Models | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S21 Plus |
| Display | 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate Infinity-O 1300 nit peak brightness 421 PPI pixel density Gorilla Glass 7 | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate Infinity-O 1300 nit peak brightness 394 PPI pixel density Gorilla Glass 7 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 |
| Memory | 8GB + 128GB / 256GB | 8GB + 128GB / 256GB |
| Software | One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 | One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 |
| Rear Camera | 12MP primary camera (f/1.8, 1/1.76-inch, 1.8µm, OIS) 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, 120°, 1/2.55-inch, 1.4µm) 64MP telephoto camera (f/2.0, 1/1.76-inch, 0.8µm, OIS) 3x hybrid optical zoom Up to 8K at 30fps | 12MP primary camera (f/1.8, 1/1.76-inch, 1.8µm, OIS) 12MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2, 120°, 1/2.55-inch, 1.4µm) 64MP telephoto camera (f/2.0, 1/1.76-inch, 0.8µm, OIS) 3x hybrid optical zoom Up to 8K at 30fps |
| Front Camera | 10 MP (f/2.2, 80°, 1/3.24-inch, 1.22µm) | 10 MP (f/2.2, 80°, 1/3.24-inch, 1.22µm) |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh 25W USB PD 3.0 fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5 reverse wireless charging | 4,800 mAh 25W USB PD 3.0 fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5 reverse wireless charging |
| Misc. features | 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, WiFi 6, IP68 ingress protection, Wireless PowerShare, Dual-SIM (Nano + e-SIM), Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Scanner | 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, WiFi 6, IP68 ingress protection, Wireless PowerShare, Dual-SIM (Nano + e-SIM), Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| Dimensions and Weight | 151.7×71.2×7.9 mm; 171 grams | 161.4×75.6×7.8 mm; 202 grams |
| Colors | Grey, Pink, Purple, White | Black, Purple, Silver |
If the new leak to be believed, the regular S21 variant will be plastic-made, while the S21+ will be a glass-metal sandwich. So, the former is much lighter than the Plus-size model.
Meanwhile, the biggest of ’em all — S21 Ultra is likely to boast a slightly larger 6.8″ QHD+ display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection, more memory (12+512GB), a bit bigger 5,000mAh battery, a quad camera setup (108MP+ 12MP+ 10MP+ 10MP), a 40MP selfie snapper, and S Pen support (sold and stored separately).
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Another interesting piece of news is the lack of a charger within the S21 series box. So, the South Korean company is marching behind Apple after publically mocking it earlier. We will see if this and the rest of the speculations are any true when the S21 series debuts. The expected global launch date is January 14 and in the case of India, it is January 29.
