Samsung announces the latest flagship smartphone 'Galaxy S21' series



On January 14, 2021 local time, Samsung announced the company's latest flagship smartphone ' Galaxy S21 ' series at the new product announcement event 'Galaxy Unpacked'.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: The Ultimate Smartphone Experience, Designed To Be Epic In Every Way --Samsung US Newsroom

https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-unpacked-2021-ultimate-smartphone-experience-designed-epic/

Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 + --Samsung US Newsroom
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s21-galaxy-s21-plus-unpacked-2021-make-every-day-epic/

Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 + --Samsung US Newsroom
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s21-galaxy-s21-plus-unpacked-2021-make-every-day-epic/

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https://blog.google/products/android/ces-samsung-unpacked-new-devices/

Similar to the 'Galaxy S20' series that appeared in 2020, the 'Galaxy S21' series is available in three models: 'Galaxy S21', 'Galaxy S21 +' and 'Galaxy S21 Ultra'. The price is $ 799 (about 83,000 yen) for the Galaxy S21 and $ 999 (about 104,000 yen) for the Galaxy S21 +. The Galaxy S21 Ultra costs $ 1,199, and only the Ultra comes with a stylus pen, the S Pen.



Below is an image showing the appearance of all models, in order from left to right: S21, S21 +, S21 Ultra. From this series, the overall curved surface has been switched to a rounded design, and the body has a matte finish. The S21 Ultra has four rear cameras.



The body colors of each model are S21 and S21 + in 4 colors of Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray and Phantom White, and S21 Ultra in 3 colors of Phantom Violet, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, but Phantom Gold and Phantom Red. Some colors, such as, are available only directly from Samsung.com.

The spec difference of the three models is as follows.

S21 S21 + S21 Ultra
Size 71.2x151.7x7.9mm 75.6x161.5x7.8mm 75.6x165.1x8.9mm
weight 171g 202g 229g
display 6.2 inch flat FHD + (48-120Hz) 6.7 inch flat FHD + (48-120Hz) 6.8 inch flat QHD + (10-120Hz)
Processor Snapdragon 888 (USA)
Exynos 2100 (global)
Snapdragon 888 (USA)
Exynos 2100 (global)
Snapdragon 888 (USA)
Exynos 2100 (global)
Front camera 10MP (Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80 °, F2.2, 1.22µm) 10MP (Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80 °, F2.2, 1.22µm) 40MP (

PDAF
, FOV 80 °, F2.2, 0.7 µm)
Rear camera

Ultra wide angle 12MP (dual pixel FF, FOV 120 °, F2.2, 1.4µm)
Wide-angle 12MP (dual pixel AF, FOV 79 °, optical image stabilization)
Telephoto 64MP (PDAF, combined zoom 3x, FOV 76 °, optical image stabilization)

Ultra wide angle 12MP (dual pixel FF, FOV 120 °, F2.2, 1.4µm)
Wide-angle 12MP (dual pixel AF, FOV 79 °, optical image stabilization)
Telephoto 64MP (PDAF, combined zoom 3x, FOV 76 °, optical image stabilization)

Ultra wide angle 12MP (dual pixel AF, FOV 120 °, F2.2, 1.4µm)
Wide-angle 108MP (dual pixel AF, FOV 83 °, optical image stabilization, F1.8, 0.8µm-2.4µm)
Telephoto (1) 10MP (Dual Pixel AF, Composite Zoom 3x, FOV 35 °, Optical Image Stabilizer, F2.4, 1.22µm)
Telephoto (2) 10MP (Dual Pixel AF, Composite Zoom 10x, FOV 10 °, Optical Image Stabilizer, F4.9, 1.22µm)

storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
memory 8GB 8GB 12GB / 16GB
battery 4000mAh

4800mAh

5000mAh
Charging method Fast Wireless Charging2.0, Wireless PowerShare Fast Wireless Charging2.0, Wireless PowerShare Fast Wireless Charging2.0, Wireless PowerShare
OS Android 11 Android 11 Android 11
Other NFC, IP68 NFC, IP68, UWD NFC, IP68, UWB, Wi-Fi 6E, S pen included



Samsung announced the new flagship SoC 'Exynos 2100 ' compatible with 5G communication on January 13, 2021, but Exynos 2100 is installed only in the global model, the model for the United States is equipped with Snapdragon 888 Will be done. Like the Exynos 2100, the Snapdragon 888 is a 5nm process SoC that supports 5G communication.

In terms of photography and video recording, '8K Snap' that cuts out high-resolution photos from the 8K movie that was shot, 'Steady Video' that can shoot movies like action cameras at 60 fps, front camera and rear camera images 'Vlogger View' that can be put on the movie at the same time, 'Multiple mic recording' that can record voice and environmental sound at the same time using multiple microphones, etc. are enhanced compared to the conventional series.

In terms of security, all models are equipped with the original security platform 'Samsung Knox Vault'. A special layer of protection is provided by adding secure memory to the secure processor. In addition, a dedicated tool that protects privacy has been introduced, and it also has a function to delete metadata before sharing photos. With the privacy sharing function, it is possible to control the users who can access the content and the publication period of the content.

Samsung is also making new announcements about smartphone peripheral devices. As for earphones, the completely wireless earphone 'Galaxy Buds Pro ' with the highest performance active noise canceling in history that can cut background noise in the low frequency band by up to 99% has appeared. It is also equipped with 360 ° audio that virtually reproduces multi-channel and a function to automatically switch the connection destination between Galaxy devices such as tablets and smartphones, and the battery drive time is 5 hours continuously (active noise canceling and Bixby Voice). 8 hours if is off), 18 hours (28 hours) including the charge of the case. The price is 199 dollars (about 20,600 yen).



In addition, the '

Galaxy SmartTag ', a lost item tag for Galaxy, is also on sale.

Galaxy SmartTag: Tag it. Find it. Simply smart. | Samsung --YouTube


With the dedicated tool 'SmartThings Find' that uses Bluetooth Low Energy , even if you have lost an item, you can search it on the map. The price is $ 29.99 (about 3100 yen), and it is compatible only with Galaxy smartphones.



In addition, 'Galaxy Book Flex2 5G ', which is a 5G compatible version of the high-end notebook PC 'Galaxy Book Flex2' equipped with the 11th generation Core i5 / i7, has appeared.



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