Samsung Galaxy S21

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Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21
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Samsung Galaxy S21

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Release date February 2021

About Product

Screen size: 6.2" / Resolution: 1080 x 2400 px / Main camera: 64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 10MP / RAM: 8GB / Battery power: 4000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
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Key Advantages

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Bigger battery capacity: 4000 mAh

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More RAM memory capacity: 8GB

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 903780

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Lighter: 171 g (6.03 ounces)

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Narrower: 71.2 mm (2.8 inches)

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Shorter: 151.7 mm (5.97 inches)

Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

Samsung Galaxy S21

903,780

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The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

Samsung Galaxy S21

253,391

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Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

Samsung Galaxy S21

281,676

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Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S21

158,352

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Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

Samsung Galaxy S21

210,361

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Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S21

5,490

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Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S21

5,760

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Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S21

1,800

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Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21

3,339

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Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21

1,334

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Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21

3,715

benchmark

Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21

1,093

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

Expert Score 3.9

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Overview Samsung Galaxy S21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a sleek, high-performance smartphone designed to meet modern needs. It features a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing stunning visuals and smooth scrolling, perfect for gaming and streaming. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 (or Exynos 2100, depending on region) and up to 8GB of RAM, it delivers fast, efficient multitasking and performance.

The 64MP triple-camera system captures high-quality photos and 8K video, while advanced AI enhances shots in various lighting conditions. With 5G connectivity, a 4000mAh battery supporting fast and wireless charging, and a sleek, durable design, the Galaxy S21 offers premium features in a compact package.

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Technical Specifications

Design

Design

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Weight

171 g (6.03 ounces)

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Thickness

7.9 mm (0.31 inches)

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Width

71.2 mm (2.8 inches)

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Height

151.7 mm (5.97 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

1.5 m

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Volume

85.33 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink

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French Repairability Index

1

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.2"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

421 ppi

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Resolution

1080 x 2400 px

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Refresh rate

120Hz

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Touch sampling rate

240Hz

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Brightness (typical)

1300 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

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Supports HDR10+

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Always-On Display

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Contrast ratio

3000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

128GB, 256GB

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RAM

8GB

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Android version

Android 11

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CPU speed

1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

3200 MHz

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Semiconductor size

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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DirectX version

DirectX 12

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Has integrated graphics

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OpenGL ES version

3.2

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

8 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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Maximum memory bandwidth

51.2 GB/s

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OpenCL version

2

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DDR memory version

5

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Maximum memory amount

16GB

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

9W

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Release date

2021

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Has NX bit

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Memory channels

4

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GPU turbo

854 MHz

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

10MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

4320 x 24 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

1.1x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Has manual shutter speed

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Pixel size (main camera)

1.8 µm & 0.8 µm & 1.4 µm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has location privacy options

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Has camera/microphone privacy options

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Has theme customization

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Has dark mode

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has focus modes

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Has customizable notifications

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Supports split screen

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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Can be used as a PC

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Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Is free and open source

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Is a multi-user system

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Has voice commands

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The browser has word wrap

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Supports widgets

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More languages supported

125

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Has offline voice recognition

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

4000 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

25W

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Wireless charging speed

15W

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Has reverse wireless charging

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Reverse wireless charging speed

4.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

2

Features

Features

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Has 5G support

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Download speed

3000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

422 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

3.2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5.1

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Supports ant+

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