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Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra Specs leaked ahead of launch
The Galaxy S21 series is the next big thing from Samsung, this flagship will offer power-packed features, a new design, camera technologies, and more to the consumers. And ahead of its official launch, now we got to see its key specs.
The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices coming from AndroidPolice, check more information below.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series consists of three models – Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and codenamed O1, T2, and P3 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series Color Options:
Galaxy S21:
- Phantom Violet
- Phantom Pink
- Phantom Grey
- Phantom White
Galaxy S21 Plus:
- Phantom Silver
- Phantom Black
- Phantom Violet
Galaxy S21 Ultra:
- Phantom Black
- Phantom Silver
According to the information, the standard Galaxy S21 will only feature plastic, while the S21 Ultra will glass and there’s no confirmation about the S21+ at the moment.
In terms of design, the source confirmed that the CAD renders that appeared before are accurate and the camera design as well as the display place will remain unchanged.
New Processors:
Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup will continue to use two processors, the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 2100. It’s expected the Exynos 2100 likely to beat the Snapdragon 875 in terms of performance.
Both of these chipsets are 5G enabled and bring a more powerful processor as well as efficacy to support longer battery backup.
Looking at the connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be the only one to receive Wi-Fi 6E support, which is claimed to be 2X faster than the standard Wi-Fi 6 standard.
Battery:
The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs a 4000mAh battery, the Galaxy S21 Plus comes with 4800mAh and the Galaxy S21 Ultra bring a 5000mAh battery. Compared to this, the Galaxy S20 (standard) and S20 Ultra retain their battery capacities but the S21 increase 300mAh compared to the S20 Plus with a 4500mAh battery.
Currently, there’s no proof available of high-speed charging but all of these will come with a 25W fast charger.
Display:
All three of the models boast a 120Hz display refresh rate for the highest amount of graphics quality and fluid user interface animations.
The Galaxy S21 features a 6.2-inch and Galaxy S21 Plus features a 6.7-inch display with FHD+ resolution. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 6.8-inch WQHD+ LTPO display with an adaptive refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz.
As the ultra model, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will power up at a super high 1600 nits peak brightness.
S-Pen support:
The Source confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with S-Pen support but it’s not clear, whether it’ll be launched similar to the Note-series or as a separate accessory.
New Cameras:
Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus are likely to equip the same camera specs:
- 12MP Main camera
- 64MP Telephoto camera
- 12MP Ultra-wide camera
However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will offer the second-gen 108MP sensor with improvements. The phone will use two telephoto cameras for 3X and 10X optical zooms. The phone has added 130% larger pixel and dual pixel autofocus on both the 3x and 10x optical lens.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will offer camera features such as 4k 60fps, 8k 30fps. Adding to this, there will be a new dual-recording mode, which will allow you to record from front and back cameras simultaneously. Additionally, if you are interested to capture moon mode, then don’t worry, Samsung will also be bringing new moon mode settings with the Galaxy S21.
Launch:
This is quite a huge leak that we’ve seen at moment and reveals almost everything that we want to know about this upcoming Galaxy-series.
Previous leaks reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will launch in January 2021 and we’ll keep you posted on further developments.
In October 2024, Samsung updated its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings the popular Camera Shift feature to more devices. This feature helps you take and edit full-body photos easily. If you own a compatible Samsung device, you can take advantage of the Camera Shift feature.
Camer Shift Feature
The Camera Shift feature lets you enhance your photos by focusing on specific subjects. It was initially available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but now it’s expanded to other models.
The latest update includes a simpler and user-friendly design. Instead of navigating through three separate menus, you can now access everything from a single menu.
With improved recognition capabilities, the Camera Shift feature can now better identify children, upper body shots, and group photos. You can also apply special effects to specific people in group images, giving you more creative control.
Moreover, the update also includes a Colorization feature that adds color to black and white images and a Motion Clipper feature to allow you to create GIFs from Motion Photos.
Eligible Devices
The Camera Shift feature is available for several Samsung flagship devices. Here’s a list of the eligible models:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can use the new features. It is worth mentioning that your Galaxy device must be updated on One UI 6.1.1 or a later version to enjoy the new feature of the Camera Shift feature. However, the company is preparing to make these features available for devices running One UI 6.1
Be sure to download or update Galaxy Enhance-X through the Galaxy Store to explore new features.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy
Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a well-loved smartphone in the Galaxy A series that has now shifted from a monthly to a quarterly update plan. This means that users of this device will now receive software updates every three months instead of every month.
The Korean tech giant has recently announced its revised update schedule for its Galaxy devices, which places the Galaxy A52s 5G in the Quarterly update category.
Launched in 2021, the Galaxy A52s 5G came with Android 11 pre-installed. Since then, it has received three major Android updates and runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. However, the device will no longer be eligible for additional major Android OS updates. Users will still receive security updates, which will now be provided every three months.
While the Galaxy A52s 5G will continue to function properly, the shift to a quarterly update schedule means that users may not have access to the latest features and security enhancements as quickly as before.
If you own a Galaxy A52s and are considering an upgrade, you can look at newer Samsung models like the Galaxy A54 and A55. These devices will provide monthly updates and newer features to ensure you stay updated with the latest technology.
Moreover, Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone. It is the first budget phone to offer six years of Android upgrades, providing software support until 2030. This makes the A16 5G an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.
Don’t forget, the Galaxy A52s will remain a reliable smartphone even after a new quarterly update plan.