Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
- Operating system Android 11 One UI 6.1
- Display 6.2 inch 1080x2400 pixels
- Battery 4000 mAh Li-Ion
- Performance 6/8GB RAM Exynos 2100
- Camera 64MP 720p
- Storage 128/256GB UFS 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G specifications
General
| Brand name | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G |
| Model alias | G991B (International) SM-G991B/DS (International) SM-G991U (United States) SM-G991W (Canada) SM-G9910 (China) SM-G991B (International) SM-G991U1 (International) SM-G991N (International) SM-G991Q (International) SCG09 (International) |
| Announced | Thursday, 14 January 2021 |
| Released | Friday, 29 January 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Prices | €171.93 $153.06 £153 |
Design
| Height | 151.7 mm (5.97 inch) |
| Width | 71.2 mm (2.80 inch) |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inch) |
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Build materials | Back: Plastic Frame: Aluminum Front: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Colors | Gray, Pink, Violet, White |
| Resistance | Dust resistant Water resistance |
| Resistance certification | IP68 |
Display
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Display size | 6.2 inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ≈ 87.2% |
| Peak brightness | 1300 cd/m² |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Bezel-less display | Yes |
| Display features | Capacitive Touchscreen HDR10+ Multi-touch display |
Hardware
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 (International) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (United States) |
| CPU cores | 8 (International) 8 (China) 8 (United States) |
| CPU technology | 5 nm (International) 5 nm (China) 5 nm (United States) |
| CPU max speed | 2.91 GHz (International) 2.84 GHz (China) 2.84 GHz (United States) |
| CPU architecture | 64-bit (International) 64-bit (China) 64-bit (United States) |
| Microarchitecture | 1x 2.91 GHz – Cortex-X1 3x 2.81 GHz – Cortex-A78 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A55 (International) 1x 2.84 GHz – Cortex-X1 3x 2.42 GHz – Cortex-A78 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 (China) 1x 2.84 GHz – Cortex-X1 3x 2.42 GHz – Cortex-A78 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 (United States) |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 (International) LPDDR5 (China) LPDDR5 (United States) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (International) Qualcomm Adreno 660 (China) Qualcomm Adreno 660 (United States) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Expandable storage | No |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Red Velvet Cake), with up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| User interface | Samsung One UI 6.1 |
Main camera
| Camera support | Yes |
| Triple camera | 12 MP, ƒ/1.8, 26 mm ( Wide angle ), 1.8 μm, 1/1.76" Sensor size Dual-Pixel PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 64 MP, ƒ/2.0, 29 mm ( Telephoto ), 0.8 μm, x1.1 Optical zoom, 1/1.72" Sensor size Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) PDAF 12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 13 mm, 120° ( Ultra-wide angle ), 1.4 μm, 1/2.55" Sensor size Super Steady Video |
| Flash support | Yes |
| Flash type | LED flash |
| Features | Auto-HDR Continuous shooting mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Face Detection ISO Settings Panorama Touch to focus |
| Video support | Yes |
| Video resolution | 4320p @ 24 fps 2160p @ 30/60 fps 1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps 720p @ 960 fps |
| Video features | Gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Rec |
Front camera
| Camera support | Yes |
| Single camera | 10 MP, ƒ/2.2, 26 mm ( Wide angle ), 1.22 μm, 1/3.24" Sensor size Dual-Pixel PDAF |
| Features | High Dynamic Range (HDR) |
| Video support | Yes |
| Video resolution | 2160p @ 30/60 fps 1080p @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed | 25 W |
| Wireless charging support | Yes |
| Wireless charging speed | 15 W |
| Fast charging support | Yes |
| Features | Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging |
Network
| SIM cards | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| VoLTE support | Yes |
| Data speed | 5G (5+ Gbps DL), LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
| 2G bands | GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz CDMA: 800 / 1900 MHz |
| 3G bands | HSPA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
| 4G bands | LTE: b1 (2100), b2 (1900), b3 (1800), b4 (1700), b5 (850), b7 (2600), b8 (900), b12 (700), b13 (700), b14 (700), b17 (700), b18 (800), b19 (800), b20 (800), b25 (1900), b26 (850), b28 (700), b30 (2300), b32 (1500), b38 (2600), b39 (1900), b40 (2300), b41 (2500), b46 (5200), b48 (3800), b66 (1700), b71 (600 MHz) |
| 5G bands | 5G: n1 (2100), n2 (1900), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n28 (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (2100), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n260 (39000), n261 (28000 MHz) |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi support | Yes ( Wi-Fi 6 ) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11/a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Wi-Fi features | Dual-band, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB ports | USB Type-C 3.2 USB On-The-Go |
| USB connectivity | USB charging, USB Mass Storage device (UMS) |
| GPS support | Yes |
| GPS features | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS |
| NFC support | Yes |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Audio type | 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio, Stereo speakers, Tuned by AKG |
| FM radio | Yes |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Fingerprint Sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Special features | Circle to Search Samsung DeX (Desktop experience support) Samsung Wireless DeX USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
The price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is $153.06, and the price may change in the coming days.
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What is the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G release date?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G was officially released on Friday, 29 January 2021.
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Is Samsung Galaxy S21 5G available in stores?
Yes, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is available in stores because it is still in production.
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What is the weight of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G weighs around 169 grams.
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What is the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G's screen size is 6.2 inches.
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Does Samsung Galaxy S21 5G support 5G networks?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G supports 5G networks on bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261.
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How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G have?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a Triple camera on the back and a Single camera for selfies.