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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Updated On: Mar 29, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB

7.7 MSP Score 4.2 734 Ratings
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
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₹39,999
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Key Specifications

  • Samsung Exynos 2100 Octa core Processor
  • 8 GB RAM | 256 GB Storage
  • 6.2″ (15.75 cm) 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display
  • Dual SIM: 5G & 4G Network
  • 12+64+12 MP Rear Camera
  • 10 MP Front Camera
  • 4000 mAh | 25W Fast Charging
  • Android v11 OS
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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Price in India

Last known price of Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB was ₹ 39,999.

Pros & Cons

7.7
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MSP Score
  • 8.0 Display
  • 6.5 Performance
  • 8.0 Battery
  • 8.0 VFM
  • Pros
  • 6.2-inches dynamic AMOLED display with HDR 10+
  • On-screen fingerprint sensor
  • 256GB internal storage
  • 5G network connectivity
  • Cons
  • Plastic back
  • Non-expandable memory
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 256GB features a beautiful AMOLED display with HDR 10+. It boasts of an On-screen fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication. For power backup, it sports a large 4000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support. Plus, the device equips a triple camera configuration that offers great camera performance. Coming to the cons, the device is made of the plastic back, it does not support any expandable memory, and it is devoid of the conventional 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Specifications

Summary 7.7/10

Processor Chipset Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM 8 GB
Rear Camera Triple (12MP + 64MP + 12MP)
Internal Memory 256 GB
Screen Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Battery Capacity 4000 mAh

Performance 6.5/10

Chipset Samsung Exynos 2100
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.9GHz, Single core, Cortex X1 2.8GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 2.2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 5 nm
RAM 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5
Graphics Mali-G78 MP14

Design

Build Plastic back panel
Height 5.97 inches (151.7 mm)
Width 2.8 inches (71.2 mm)
Thickness 0.31 inches (7.9 mm)
Weight 169 grams
Colors Phantom Gray, Phantom Violet, Phantom White
Water Resistant Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68
Ruggedness Dust proof, Water proof
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display 8.0/10

Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Display Type Dynamic AMOLED 2x, HDR 10+
Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
Pixel Density 424 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness 1300 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 85.92 %
Display Refresh Rate 120Hz

Camera

Rear camera setup Triple
Rear camera (Primary) 12 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture26 mm focal length 1.7" sensor size1.8µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 64 MP resolutionTelephoto lensf/2.0 aperture28 mm focal length1.7" sensor size0.8µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary) 12 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture13 mm focal length2.55" sensor size1.4µm pixel size
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 10 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture26 mm focal length3.2" sensor size1.22µm pixel size
Flash LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 7680x4320 @ 24 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 60 fps1280x720 @ 960 fps
Video Resolution (Front) 3840x2160 @ 30 fps
Video Recording Features Slo-motion Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode Stereo recording
Optical Image Stabilization(OIS) Yes
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery 8.0/10

Type Li-ion
Capacity 4000 mAh
Removable No
Talk Time Up to 33 Hours (4G)
Fast Charging Yes, 25W
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 01h 00m 47s (in-house tested)
Wireless Charging Yes
Wireless Reverse Charging Yes

Storage

Internal Memory 256 GB
Memory type UFS 3.1
Expandable Memory No

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
5G:FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 ; TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26)
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Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset Yes
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, USB Type-C
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, On-screen
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerBarometerCompassGyroscope
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User Rating and Reviews
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