The Samsung Galaxy S21 series, introduced in early 2021, offered a range of smartphones with varying specifications and price points. Here’s a detailed overview:

Samsung Galaxy S21 Key Features

The Galaxy S21 smartphones come with the following features:

• All the three models support 5G, which promises faster speed.
• The S21 Ultra supports the S-Pen, but it doesn’t have an S Pen slot.
• The Galaxy S21 phones do not come with a charging cable.
• Similarly, since Samsung has been shipping earbuds with every phone for a long time, they do not ship with the S21 phones since buyers likely have them in drawerfuls.

Release Date:

• Announced on January 14, 2021, the Galaxy S21 series was released on January 29, 2021.

Price at Launch:

• Galaxy S21: Starting at $799.
• Galaxy S21+: Starting at $999.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra: Starting at $1,199.

Specifications:

Samsung Galaxy S21:

• Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Full HD+ resolution.
• Processor: Exynos 2100 (International) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (USA/China).
• RAM: 8GB.
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB (non-expandable).
• Battery: 4,000mAh with fast charging support.

• Cameras:
• Rear: Triple-lens setup with a 12MP main sensor.
• Front: 10MP selfie camera.
• Operating System: Initially shipped with Android 11, upgradable to newer versions.

Samsung Galaxy S21+:

• Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Full HD+ resolution.
• Processor: Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
• RAM: 8GB.
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB (non-expandable).
• Battery: 4,800mAh with fast charging support.

• Cameras:
• Rear: Triple-lens setup with a 12MP main sensor.
• Front: 10MP selfie camera.
• Operating System: Initially shipped with Android 11, upgradable to newer versions.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

• Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+ resolution with 120Hz refresh rate.
• Processor: Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
• RAM: 12GB or 16GB.
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB (non-expandable).
• Battery: 5,000mAh with fast charging support.

• Cameras:
• Rear: Quad-lens setup including a 108MP main sensor.
• Front: 40MP selfie camera.
• Operating System: Initially shipped with Android 11, upgradable to newer versions.

Note: The Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) was introduced later, offering a more affordable option with slightly toned-down specifications.