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Everything about Samsung Galaxy S21 Series (Galaxy S30 Series)
Samsung Galaxy S series is a high-end smartphone lineup that represents Samsung’s prowess in camera and hardware abilities in the smartphone market.
Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. This is the first time, Samsung used a 108MP super-resolution camera in its top model, 100X space zoom, 8K video recording, 5G, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 recording, and more.
In October, Samsung unveiled a new smartphone in the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S20 Fan Edition which offers 5G connectivity, AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 6, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is quite successful and users loved the innovation that the South Korean tech giant has brought at the start of 2020.
Now, we’re moving toward 2021 and Samsung has started preparing for the next “Unpacked” event but unlike past years, this time, Samsung is rushing the launch of the new S series devices.
According to a report, Samsung has already placed component orders for the next S series smartphones – Galaxy S21/S30 series (tentative name). While it has finalized the mass production of the Galaxy S21 series starting November 2020.
The date of mass production is almost 45 days early compared to the Galaxy S20 series. Sources related to the matter says that Samsung wants to overcome the current smartphone conditions and want to complete the gap in shipment, which was created after the ban of second top smartphone maker Huawei.
Therefore, Samsung is not only rushing the supply chain for smartphones but it also has rescheduled the launch of Galaxy S21 for as early as January 2021.
In the meantime, leaks and reports have already confirmed the design, some key specs of the Galaxy S21 series, and claimed that the launch is actually happening in January instead of February or March.
Ahead of the launch, we’ll be going to see a lot of new information regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy flagship and this dedicated article will keep you posted about every single development happening regarding the Samsung Galaxy S21.
Name:
The name of this upcoming flagship is not confirmed at the moment but given the fact that Samsung jumped from the Galaxy S10 series to S20, the tradition favors the lineup to be called the Samsung Galaxy S30 series.
However, these phones will be launched in 2021, and if only somehow Samsung may want to try the number “21” to match the year and name it the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Well, 21/21 will also make a good launch date.
Samsung Galaxy S21/Galaxy S30 series Variants:
- Samsung Galaxy S21/Samsung Galaxy S30
- Samsung Galaxy S21+/Samsung Galaxy S30+
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra/Samsung Galaxy S30 Ultra
Display:
These smartphones will be packed with Dynamic AMOLED displays with a center hole-punch design and 120Hz refresh rate for better UI animation and graphics performance.
Galaxy S21: 6.2-inch display with flat panel
Galaxy S21+: 6.7-inch display with flat panel
Galaxy S21 Ultra: 6.8-inch with a curved edge
Dimensions
Due to the difference in screen size and hardware, these phones will come with different widths, height, thickness, and of course the weight.
Galaxy S21: 71.2 (width) x 151.7 (height) x 7.9mm (depth)
Galaxy S21+: 75.6 (width) x 161.5 (height) x 7.85 mm (depth)
Galaxy S21 Ultra: 75.6 (width) x 165.1 (height) x 8.9mm (depth)
Design
According to the render, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will come with new material and the camera bump is also designed in a new way.
The bottom side of these phones includes a primary mic, USB Type-C port, and speakers. The right side contains a volume rocker and a power button. The topside has a SIM-card tray and two more holes. While the left side remains plane.
Galaxy S21 Ultra CAD Render
Galaxy S21 CAD Render
Camera
Similar to its predecessor, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a huge camera bump and S21 will also retain its camera in an identical manner. However, the bump design now has a new finishing, which extends the phone’s left and topside to the bumps respective areas.
According to the leaks, the Galaxy S21 series will equip with:
Galaxy S21: Triple Camera + LED
Galaxy S21+: Triple Camera + LED
Galaxy S21 Ultra: Quad Camera + LED
The camera specs are currently unconfirmed but these devices likely to retain their main camera and ultra-wide cameras megapixels from their predecessors respective but with added new improvements in quality and features.
This also includes a possibility that Samsung may go one step further and introduce, 108MP camera on both S21+ and S21 Ultra models.
Battery and Charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 series has allegedly passed the 3C certificate, revealing the Galaxy S21 will pack with a 4000mAh battery, 4800mAh battery in S21 Plus, and 5000mAh battery in the Ultra version.
These phones will come with 25W fast charging and an increase in charging capacity for the Ultra version is still confirmed momentarily.
Processor and memory
Galaxy S20 series was powered by Exynos 990 processor and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Both of these processors are based on the 7nm process node. However, with the Galaxy S21 lineup, the company will introduce a new chipset made with a 5nm process.
Software:
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will come with pre-equipped One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 and later it’ll be upgraded to One UI 3.5 as well as the first to test One UI 4 (Android 12) later in 2021. The phone will be able to grab three major upgrades.
Pricing:
Samsung will maintain its pricing for Galaxy S21 series and will introduce this new lineup in the same price range, starting at $999 or maybe lower $899.
Launch Date:
The leak has claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will launch in January 2021 but an official confirmation is awaited.
Remember:
- The information above is based on leaks and may vary from the actual launch
- Samsung is yet to confirm the launch date
After OLED, Samsung is entering Apple’s CIS supply chain. Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed that Samsung could start shipping 48MP camera for Apple iPhone models as early as 2026. It’s a big blow to Apple’s conventional image supplier, Sony.
For years, Sony has dominated Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain. The entry of Samsung in the Apple iPhone 48MP camera supply is certain in early 2026. The source mentioned that Samsung had to form a dedicated team to serve Apple.
As Samsung’s supply could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 may still use Sony sensors. As the Korean tech giant preps for supply, Apple may have considered completing its agreement/contract with Sony for the iPhone camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s article reads:
- Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.
The gap of nearly two years would result in some changes in camera supply. The iPhone maker may also opt for a multi-vendor strategy to freeze prices. Having more than a single supply chain partner empowers the manufacturer during price negotiation.
Kuo notes that Samsung will supply a 1/2.6-inch image sensor for iPhone. The product will have a 48-megapixel resolution. It will likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, while others will still be from Sony.
Samsung announced its most anticipated foldable phones on July 10 in Paris. Yesterday, Honor launched the new Magic V3, which challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a thinner design and some cool specs. The new Honor foldable is considerably thin compared to the phones available.
Honor’s new Magic V3 measures 9.2mm (camera bump not included) in its folded state. It goes further slimmer to 4.35mm when you unfold its 7.92-inch main screen. Oops, there’s a clearly visible hole for the camera on the inner display, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 featuring UDC for years.
The Chinese vendor managed to make its new foldable slimmer with an upgraded hinge of 2.84mm thickness. It won’t break before 500,000 folds while the frame is made from 7-series aluminum alloy. It’s the most highlighting spec that makes it superior to its Samsung counterpart.
Samsung reduced the weight of the Z Fold 6 to 239 grams but the Magic V3 weighs just 226 grams. Honor also brought IPX8 water resistance to the Magic V3, making it the first in the lineup to feature official protection against water insertion.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs a 4400mAh battery, but Honor’s Magic V3 has an edge here too. It boasts a 5150mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both devices use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering robust performance and efficiency.
Honor Magic V3 comes with a 6.43-inch LTPO cover screen with FHD+ resolution. It’s also rated for 2,500 nits peak brightness and supports stylus input. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports S Pen input but on the inner panel only with a special pen crafted by Samsung.
In terms of optics, the Magic V3 features a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP Periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera. The cover and main screens also house 20MP front-facing cameras. It lacks under-display camera technology which arrived 3rd time on a Samsung Fold.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, a bespoke smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be provided to around 17,000 athletes participating in Paris 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition smartphone introduces Galaxy AI in an Olympic Edition to enhance athletes’ efficiency and connectivity throughout their Paris journey.
This smartphone features a striking yellow design adorned with iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. By collaborating with Parasina Men’s luxury Maison Berluti, Samsung has designed a unique Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather, inspired by the Olympic rings.
Each device comes with 100GB 5G eSIM data and two years of international warranty. Athletes will receive their Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition from July 18 with pre-loaded Paris 2024-themed apps and exclusive services
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