Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB

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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128 GB

128 GB 256 GB

Processor : Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM : 8 GB
Storage : 256 GB
Battery : 4000 mAh battery
Camera : Triple (12MP + 64MP + 12MP)
Display : Dynamic AMOLED, HDR 10+
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v11

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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
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