Updated On: 18th August 2022
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy S21 is the smallest and affordable variant of the S21 series, which also features the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy S21 Plus. In terms of specifications, the device is available in three color variants- Phantom Gray, Phantom Violet, Phantom White. It comes with an IP68 rating that makes it water-resistant and dustproof. The 6.2-inches dynamic AMOLED display makes it a delight to watch any content. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, the display offers a smooth and seamless smartphone experience. The device is powered by the company's own Samsung Exynos 2100 octa-core processor. It has 8GB RAM for smooth multitasking performance. On the storage front, the device packs 128GB of non-expandable storage capacity. The new smartphone captures great images as it packs a triple camera setup (12MP+64MP+12MP) on the rear and a single 10MP selfie camera at the front. Over the years, the Samsung flagships offer adequate battery life, and the same is the case with the new Galaxy S21. The handset is fueled by a 4000mAh battery capacity that supports 25W fast charging. Besides this, the device also includes support for wireless charging. The device boots with the latest Android v11 operating system.
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256 GB
₹63,999
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Key Specifications
- Samsung Exynos 2100 Processor
- 8 GB RAM
- 12 MP + 64 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera
- 256 GB Storage
- 10 MP Front Camera
- 4000 mAh Battery
- 6.2 inches Dynamic AMOLED Display
- Android v11 OS
Price In India
Last known price of Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB was ₹63,999. The mobile will be available soon across various online stores in India.
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB: Pros & Cons
7.7
out of 10
MSP SCORE
- Good Stuff
- 6.2-inches dynamic AMOLED display with HDR 10+
- On-screen fingerprint sensor
- 256GB internal storage
- 5G network connectivity
- Bad Stuff
- 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 Details
Design and Display
In terms of dimensions, the smartphone measures 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm in dimensions and weighs 171grams. The device offers three color options to the users- Phantom Gray, Phantom Violet, and Phantom White. It gets an IP68 rating, thereby making it water-resistant and dustproof. The handset's 6.2-inches dynamic AMOLED offers a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 424ppi pixel density. The display panel comes with a 120 GHz refresh rate, thereby making the content look smoother. It comes with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and screen to body ratio of 85.92%. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
Camera and Security
Samsung has a reputation for offering flagships that comes with excellent camera configuration. The new smartphone features a triple camera configuration on the rear and a single selfie camera at the front. The three camera sensors on the rear include a 12MP primary camera, flanked by a 64MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. With 30X zoom, one can capture minute details with great clarity. It supports optical image stabilisation (OIS) and reduces blurring associated with the camera movement, accounting for clearer images. For security, the device features an On-screen fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication.
Storage and Performance
The dual SIM handset packs 128GB internal memory, but it does not support any expandable memory. The storage should be sufficient enough to address all the user needs. The device comes powered by the company's own Samsung Exynos 2100 octa-core processor that clocks at 2.9 GHz. Packed with 8GB RAM, the handset offers lag-free performance.
Battery and Connectivity
Addressing the power requirements of the mobile is a large 4000mAh Li-Polymer battery. It supports 25W fast charging, and the battery can be refilled through a USB Type-C port. The device also includes support for wireless charging and charges the battery without the need to connect to a cable. As for the connectivity options, the headset supports 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS with A-GPS, Glonass, mass storage device, USB charging, NFC, and USB Type-C audio jack.
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | January 29, 2021 (Official) |
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED, 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 % |
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 |
| Optical Image Stabilization(OIS) | Yes |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| 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 |
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, 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Support | Yes, only SIM1 |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| 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 |
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB news
For the first time in recent years, Samsung Unpacked Global and India announcements will happen on the same day.
Are you excited for Samsung's latest flagship in the S-series? Well, the S21 series is launching pretty soon.
Samsung launched its latest flagship series called the Galaxy S21 recently in the global market. With the launch of the Galaxy S21 series has removed the charging adapter and AKG headsets from the retail box. The smartphones are coming with in-box charging adapters in the selected market. The company is said to conduct a press conference in China on January 18, 2021, where it will announce the price of the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. According to a report from Gizchina, Samsung customer service has confirmed that the retail box of the Galaxy S21 series will carry a power adapter. Here s a closer look at the latest leak.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Price in India is Rs. 63,999 as on 18th August 2022 22:01:31
