Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S21 with a better camera system, faster processor and S Pen support on the larger model.

On the stage of the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung presented the new Galaxy S21 range consisting of three devices: Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra .

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 +: Technical Characteristics

  • Screen : 6.2 “/ 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED FHD + (1,080 x 2,400 pixels), 120 Hz, 1,300 nit, Gorilla Glass 7
  • CPU : Exynos 2100
  • RAM : 8GB LPDDR5
  • Internal memory : 128/256/512 GB UFS 3.1 (not expandable)
  • Rear Camera :
    • Primary : 12 megapixel, f / 1.8, FOV 79 °, 26 mm, 1 / 1.76 “, 1.8 µm, OIS
    • Wide angle: 12 megapixels, f / 2.2, FOV 120 °, 13 mm, 1 / 2.55 “, 1.4 µm
    • Zoom : 64 megapixel, f / 2.0, FOV 76 °, 28 mm, 1 / 1.76 “, 0.8 µm, OIS
  • Front camera : 40 megapixel, f / 2.2, FOV 80 °, 1 / 2.8 “, 0.7 µm, 25 mm, AF
  • Connectivity : 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi x dual band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB 3.1 Type-C, no audio jack
  • Certification : IP68
  • Dimensions : 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm (S21) | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm (S21 +)
  • Weight : 171 grams (S21) / 202 grams (S21 +)
  • Battery : 4,000 / 4,800 mAh
  • OS: Android 11 con OneUI 3.1

Dimensions aside, the S21 and S21 + are virtually identical . Some noteworthy new features include:

  • 8K still image , which extrapolates high resolution photos from 8K videos;
  • Super Stabilizer , which promises great fluidity in videos in all conditions (only in full HD).
  • Director’s View , which allows you to change the shot while recording.
  • Double Recording , which also uses the front camera to capture user reactions.

Samsung has also made some improvements to  Portrait Mode, which is also available for selfies, and introduced a new feature to adjust subject lighting and AI-based background effects.

Additionally, the company has added new privacy- related features . It is in fact possible to remove location information from photos before sharing them, while  Private Share allows you to control who accesses the sent content and how long it remains available.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Technical Characteristics

  • Screen : 6.8 “Dynamic AMOLED 2X, WQHD + (1,440 x 3,200 pixels, 515 ppi), 120 Hz, 1,600 nits, Gorilla Glass 7
  • CPU : Exynos 2100
  • RAM : 12 GB LPDDR5
  • Internal memory : 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 (not expandable)
  • Rear Camera :
    • Main : 108 megapixels, f / 1.8, FOV 79 °, 24 mm, 1 / 1.33 “, 0.8 µm, OIS
    • Wide angle: 12 megapixels, f / 2.2, FOV 120 °, 13 mm, 1 / 2.55 “, 1.4 µm
    • 3x zoom : 10 megapixel, f / 2.4, FOV 35 °, 72 mm, 1 / 3.24 “, 1.22 µm, OIS)
    • 10x zoom : 10 megapixels, f / 4.9, 10 ° FOV, 240 mm, 1 / 3.24 “, 1.22 µm, OIS
  • Front camera : 40 megapixel, f / 2.2, FOV 80 °, 1 / 2.8 “, 0.7 µm, 25 mm, AF
  • Connectivity : 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi x dual band, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB 3.1 Type-C, no audio jack
  • Certification : IP68
  • Dimensions : 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm
  • Weight : 228 grams
  • Battery : 5,000 mAh
  • OS : Android 11 with OneUI 3.1

S21 Ultra, the top of the line, is slightly larger than S21 +, but with several distinctive elements. The device is equipped with a 120Hz QHD + AMOLED screen  (the refresh rate adapts to the content, varying accordingly between 10Hz and 120Hz without the need to reduce the resolution), with a maximum brightness of 1,500nit.

In addition, the S21 Ultrà is equipped with a 108-megapixel main camera, which captures photos in 12-bit HDR and RAW. As if that weren’t enough, users will be able to shoot videos in 4K @ 60 fps with all lenses, both rear and front. Last, but not least, the Space Zoom 100x.

he device also supports  Ultra-wideband (UWB), also present on the S21 + , which allows you to unlock the car door without removing the keys. Plus, thanks to Dual Bluetooth technology , users can easily pair multiple devices, distributing power consumption to improve battery life.

Prices

  • Galaxy S21 8 / 128GB : € 879
  • Galaxy S21 8 / 256GB : € 929
  • Galaxy S21 + 8 / 128GB : € 1,079
  • Galaxy S21 + 8 / 256GB : € 1,129
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 12 / 128GB: € 1,279
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 12 / 256GB: € 1,329
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 16 / 512GB: € 1,459

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