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The Samsung Galaxy S21 is about a month away from launch, but we already have a pretty good idea of what they will look like from these detailed designs.
LetsGoDigital posted the following images and the renders were designed by Giuseppe “Snoreyn” Spinelli. These are apparently based on actual images of phones that LGD has seen but does not publish to protect its source. If the original LGD images are accurate, this makes these renderings the most reliable we’ve seen so far.
Galaxy S21 Ultra
There are many similarities between these renders and the Galaxy S21 renders we’ve seen before. LGD especially draws attention to the camera system on the back, which wraps from the back towards the side of the phone, something the Galaxy Series has not done before. However, there is an additional camera on the S21 Ultra model compared to previous versions.
In total, we expect five sensors on the back of the S21 Ultra. There will be a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a time-of-flight depth sensor, just like there was on the Galaxy S20 Ultra that preceded it. The new sensors are reportedly a pair of 10MP telephoto cameras, one with 3x zoom and the other with 10x zoom. Taken alongside the expected 40MP selfie sensor, the S21 Ultra’s photo pack should be one of the strongest on the market at launch.
Going into more detail about the S21 Ultra, LGD repeats the claim that it will be a 6.8-inch phone, slightly smaller than the 6.9-inch S20 Ultra. The screen will be curved on the left and right edges, unlike the smaller models, which will use only slightly curved screens. The S21 Ultra will likely have a higher QHD resolution as well, but the same 120Hz refresh rate and a center-punch selfie camera.
There are even rumors that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will support the S Pen stylus, and Samsung is potentially looking to discontinue the Galaxy Note line defined by this accessory.
Inside, we should expect a 5,000 mAh battery, powered by an included 25 W charger or an optional 45 W charger. Running the show should be either the recently revealed Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip or Samsung’s own Exynos 2100, depending on the region. Then it will be accompanied by at least 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, although there was an option for 16GB / 512GB on the S20 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus are said to have smaller 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. While these will also be capable of a 120Hz refresh rate, they will have an FHD resolution and will be “2.5D” flat panels according to previous leaks.
Following on from the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 FE, these cheaper S21 models can use plastic backs instead of the usual glass. That will make the phones cheaper, but considering they are meant to be flagships, the plastic may seem very low quality for the price.
For cameras, the S21 and S21 Plus should have similar settings to the S20 and S20 Plus. That’s a 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP 3x zoom telephoto camera, and the Plus model also has a TOF camera on top.
Samsung’s new colors for the S21 range follow the same ghostly naming convention. The S21 Ultra will have a choice of Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, while the S21 Plus will offer those plus the more colorful Phantom Violet. The basic S21 can choose from Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet or Phantom Pink.
While we still expect these to be pricey phones, hopefully we will see a small price drop from the S20 series to the S21 series. According to a rumor, that drop could reach $ 150.
The S21 release date is not far off. We have heard from various sources that the lineup will debut in January, earlier in the year than the launch of the S20 (February) and the launch of the Galaxy S10 (March). The reason for this is likely to keep up with newer competitors such as the iPhone 12 series or OnePlus 8T.
