The Samsung Galaxy S21 series‘ pre-order information has been announced shortly after the flagship device was unveiled to the world. All three variants of the Galaxy S21 series will be making its way to Malaysia on the DATE from a starting price of PRICE.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series
Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
Display | 6.2-inch Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (2400×1080), 421ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield | 6.7-inch Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (2400×1080), 394ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield | 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200×1440), 515ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield |
Dimension and Weight | Dimension: 71.2×151.7×7.9mm Weight: 169g(sub6) | Dimension: 75.6×161.5×7.8mm Weight: 200g(sub6) | Dimensions: 75.6×165.1×8.9mm Weight: 227g(sub6) |
Camera | [Front camera] 10MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 1.22µm [Rear camera] Triple camera Ultra Wide: 12MP FF, FOV 120° F2.2, 1.4µm Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 79°, OIS, F1.8, 1.8µm Telephoto: 64MP Phase Detection AF, Hybrid Optic 3X, FOV 76°, OIS F2.0, 0.8µm 30X Space Zoom | [Front camera] 10MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 1.22µm [Rear camera] Triple camera Ultra Wide: 12MP FF, FOV 120° F2.2, 1.4µm Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 79°, OIS, F1.8, 1.8µm Telephoto: 64MP Phase Detection AF, Hybrid Optic 3X, FOV 76°, OIS F2.0, 0.8µm 30X Space Zoom | [Front camera] 40MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 0.7 µm [Rear camera] Quad camera Ultra Wide: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 120°, F2.2, 1.4µm Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm 100X Space Zoom Laser AF Sensor |
CPU | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
Memory | 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage | 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage | 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage 16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage |
Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,800mAh | 5,000mAh |
Charging | Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) | Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) | Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) |
OS | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Network and Connectivity | 5G NSA/SA, Sub6 Ultra Wideband | 5G NSA/SA, Sub6 Ultra Wideband | Wi-Fi 6E 5G NSA/SA, Sub6 Ultra Wideband |
Payment | NFC, MST | NFC, MST | NFC, MST |
Authentication | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
Audio | Dual Audio Scalable Codec | Dual Audio Scalable Codec | Dual Audio Scalable Codec |
Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is the smallest of the family, with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Exynos 2100 processor, and is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For the camera, it has a triple camera system on the back which consists of the 64MP telephoto main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 12MP wide angle sensor. For the front, there’s a 10MP selfie sensor. Its battery has a modest 4,000mAh capacity as well as USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G.
The middle child, the Galaxy S21 Plus has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Running on Exynos 2100 CPU as well, it is also paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has the exact same triple camera system on the back as its smaller sibling. On the front, it also has the same 10MP selfie sensor. Battery wise, it gets a much larger 4,800mAh battery as well as USB Type-C, Ultra Wideband, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G.
For the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – the creme de la creme – it runs on the Exynos 2100 processor with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Its display is the largest at 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 2K resolution. On the rear, its quad camera system includes the 108MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide angle sensor, a 10MP telephoto sensor (3x optical zoom), a second 10MP telephoto sensor (10x optical zoom), and a laser AF sensor. On the front, the selfie sensor is bumped up to a 40MP sensor, and its battery is also the largest offering at 5,000mAh. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has the newer Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, and Ultra Wideband.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series comes in Phantom Violet, Pink, Grey, White, Black, and Silver with the black and silver only available on the S21 Ultra. For the in-depth details, specs, and new features, check out the Get Up To Speed article on the Galaxy S21 series here.
Pricing And Availability
- Samsung Galaxy S21 – 8GB + 256GB – RM3,699
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus – 8GB + 256GB – RM4,299
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – 12GB + 256GB – RM5,299
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra – 16GB + 512GB – RM5,899
Pre-orders start at 1AM on the 15th of January 2021. Each pre-order of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, you will receive a free Galaxy Buds Pro (Silver) and a Galaxy SmartTag. For the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus 5G, you will get a free Galaxy Buds Live (Bronze), Samsung Wireless Charger Trio, and a Galaxy SmartTag. Those interested in the pre-order of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series may pre-order their units right here.
If you’re pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro which is priced at RM799, you will receive a Samsung Strap Cover.