Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21: Design

Samsung has unveiled its flagship Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup in India. The Galaxy S21 has been introduced alongside the Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The standard model is launched with a punch-hole design with the camera cutout placed at the center-top. The Dynamic AMOLED display measures 6.2-inches and has a pixel density of 424 PPI. It is a high-resolution panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution. The borders are narrow on all corners.  Samsung’s Galaxy ‘S’ series is well known for its vibrant displays. You will undeniably enjoy binging on TV Shows and movies and also gaming. The rear panel has a single-tone gradient surface accommodating three cameras in a vertical array on the top-left corner. The only other thing you see on the back is the Samsung branding at the bottom. The device comes with IP68 certification which will protect it from dust and splashes.

Samsung Galaxy S21: Hardware Performance

Samsung’s new generation Galaxy S21 is powered by the in-house Exynos 2100 SoC. The flagship-grade processor is backed by 5G connectivity. To render all the high-end graphics with ease, the processor is aided by Mali-G78MP14 GPU. The octa-core processor employs one core clocked at 2.9 GHz, 3 cores a 2.8GHz, and four cores with 2.2GHz clock speed to deliver a lag-free experience with graphic-intensive games. You don’t have to worry about any stutters in the performance. Besides, the multitasking experience will also be smooth on the Galaxy S21. The device is announced with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage configuration.

Samsung Galaxy S21: Price To Specs Ratio

The Galaxy S21’s base model which has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage can be bought for Rs. 69,999. You will need to shell out Rs. 4,000 extra if you want to buy the 8GB RAM+ 256GB storage option. To be precise, this model has been announced at Rs. 73,999. As for the color options, the Galaxy S21 will be available in grey, white, pink, and Phantom Violet. The pink shade won't be available for the 256GB storage model. Samsung’s pricing for the Galaxy S21 series has always been on the higher. The same goes for the new-generation Galaxy S21 series as well.

Samsung Galaxy S21: Camera Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is one of the most feature-rich smartphones when it comes to camera hardware. The optics setup at the rear includes a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. The main camera sensor gets paired up with a 12MP secondary sensor which has an f/2.2 aperture and a 64MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The cameras come with several features including support for PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), OIS, HDR, Panorama, and Bokeh shooting modes. The rear camera further supports up to 8K@24fps video recording. There is a Super Steady video feature for stabilization during video recording. The handset uses a 10MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture and dual-pixel PDAF for selfies and video calling. The selfie camera is capable of recording 4K@30fps/60fps videos.

Samsung Galaxy S21: Important/ Highlight Features

The Samsung Galaxy S21 draws fuel from a 4,000 mAh battery unit. It supports 25W fast charging, 12W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The setup is sufficient to run the handset for more than half a day. Besides, the fast charging support can recharge the handset in an hour. The device has been launched with the new Android 11 OS. Another important feature is the in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Samsung Galaxy S21: Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is amongst the top-of-the-line Android smartphones available in the market today. The handset is equipped with all the top-notch hardware that makes it a beast in its category. The Galaxy S21 comes as an all-rounder with performance-oriented towards lag-free multi-tasking/ gaming and also photography. That’s not it, the remaining aspects such as the FHD+ OLED display, fast charging supported battery, and 5G network support is what makes this device worth a buy.