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Recent rumors suggest that Samsung will launch its Galaxy S21 series early next year in January. As a result, we’ve already started seeing leaks and rumors about the company’s upcoming flagship devices. Last month, the leaked CAD renders gave us our first look at the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. But sadly, the renders didn’t reveal anything about its hardware specs. Now, Android Police has obtained official press renderings of the next-gen Galaxy devices that confirm the design we saw in the leaked CAD renderings and reveal more information about the device’s specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series: rumored specs
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
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| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
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| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 |
According to a recent report from the publication, the Galaxy S21 series will include 3 devices: the Galaxy S21 (codename O1), Galaxy S21 Plus (codename T2) and Galaxy S21 Ultra (codename P3). The devices will work with Qualcomm’s unannounced Snapdragon 875 or the upcoming Exynos 2100, depending on the region.
While that may sound disappointing to some Samsung fans, sources claim that the new Exynos chip could be “on par or better than the Snapdragon 875”. On top of that, the Exynos 2100 is rumored to be more energy efficient than previous generations. The report further adds that both the Snapdragon 875 and Exynos 2100 will be 5G-compatible chips, and Samsung will offer 5G versions of all three Galaxy S21 models. However, it is unclear whether Samsung will offer LTE-only variants of the devices.
Display enhancements
On the front of the screen, the Galaxy S21 will feature a 6.2-inch FHD + 120Hz panel, and the Galaxy S21 Plus will feature a 6.7-inch FHD + 120Hz panel. However, both devices will not feature the advanced adaptive upgrade LTPO panels found on the Note 20 Ultra. The top-end Galaxy S21 Ultra, on the other hand, will feature a 6.8-inch WQHD + LTPO panel with an adaptive refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz.
The high-end variant’s display will offer a maximum brightness of 1600 nits and a contrast ratio of 3,000,000: 1, as opposed to a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000: 1 on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Also, sources add that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will offer S Pen support; however, the stylus will not be included in the box. Instead, Samsung plans to sell cases that will store the S Pen outside of the phone’s body.
Camera enhancements
On the camera front, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus will feature the same camera setup as the Galaxy S20 series. The devices will include a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto sensor, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. While the sources did not reveal any details about the camera sensors, Samsung is expected to use the same or similar parts as it used in the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus.
While the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus won’t offer major improvements in the camera department, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will. The device will feature an improved 108MP primary sensor, the same 12MP ultrawide as the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus, a 3x telephoto sensor and a 10x “super” telephoto optical sensor. The new telephoto sensors will feature 130% larger pixels and dual-pixel autofocus. With the new 10x telephoto sensor, Samsung will revive the 100x Spatial Zoom on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
All Galaxy S21 series cameras will support 4K video recording at 60fps, which was previously limited to the main sensors. Samsung’s Super Steady stabilization mode will also have 60fps recording support, and the camera will be able to switch between 30fps and 60fps depending on lighting conditions. Samsung will also add an 8K / 30fps option to the devices, a new dual recording mode that will allow users to record using the front and rear cameras, night mode enhancements with more manual controls, and moon mode enhancements.
The battery capacity of all three Galaxy S21 series devices will remain similar to that of the Galaxy S20 series. The Galaxy S21 will feature a 4,000 mAh unit, the Galaxy S21 Plus will include a 4,800 mAh unit, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be packaged in a 5,000 mAh unit. While the sources did not confirm the maximum charging speeds supported on the devices, we expect all models to support a minimum of 25W. Both the Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be compatible with Ultra Wide Band technology.
Filtered color variants
The report also reveals details on all the color variants that will be available at launch. The Galaxy S21 will come in Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom White, and Phantom Pink. The Galaxy S21 Plus will be offered in Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, and Phantom Violent. And the Galaxy S21 Ultra will be available in Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.
The frame and camera bump on the devices will come in different colors based on the color scheme of the device. For example, the Phantom Black variant will have a black frame and camera bulge, while the Phantom Violet and Phantom Pink variants will have a copper frame. Like the Galaxy Note 20 series, the base model of the Galaxy S21 series will feature a plastic back panel, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra will use glass. Sources did not confirm the material of the back panel of the Galaxy S21 Plus.
The Galaxy S21 series is shaping up to be a minor improvement over the Galaxy S20 series, with the exception of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, despite the improvements, Samsung is rumored to lower the prices of upcoming devices to offer a more competitive product. For now, we have no information on the price of the devices.
Featured Image: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Leaked CAD Rendering
