Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra 5G Unveiled: Specs, Price, and Features

Welcome to our complete guide to the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. On this page, we cover everything you need to know about this smartphone, including its specifications, price, release date, and more.

Samsung S21 5G Specs 

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: 1(2100) / 2(1900) / 3(1800) / 4(1700/2100) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 2(700) / 13(700) / 17(700) / 18(800) / 19(800) / 20(800) / 25(1900) / 26(850) / 28(700) / 32(1500) / 38(2600) / 39(1900) / 40(2300) / 41(2500) / 66(1700/2100).
• 5G mobile network bands: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: One UI 3.0 based on Android 11

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 169g
• Display: 6.2 inches, 120 Hz Refresh rate,, Dynamic AMOLED screen, Gorilla Glass 5
• Colours: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
• Physical Build: IP68; glass front and back

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 64-bit, Octa-core, Cortex
• Processor Name: Qualcomm SNapdragon 888 (5nm)
• Graphics Processor: Adreno
• RAM: 8 GB
• Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Camera: 12 MP sensor + 12 MP ultrawide lans + 64MP zoom lens, auto-focus, LED flash, 4k and 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 10 MP, auto focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: No audio jack.
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: .

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v5.2, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• USB: microUSB v2.0. USB Type-C
• NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 25W Super Fast Charging
• Wireless Charging: Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number:

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Price and Launch Date

• Announced: January 2021
• Release Date: February 2021
• Price: from $800
• Samsung S21 Price in Nigeria: from ₦380,000
• Price in India: from ₹69,999
• Price in the United States of America: from $ 1,199.99

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G Specs

Core Specs of the Samsung S21 Plus 5G

• OS: Android 11.
• Release Date: February 2021.
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
• Display: 6.7-inch, 120Hz refresh rate, Dynamic AMOLED screen, Gorilla Glass, punch hole
• Processor: 64-bit Octa-core Snapdragon 888
• Selfie Camera: 10 MP, LED flash
• Rear camera: 12 MP primary lens + 12 MP ultrawide + 64 MP oom lens
• RAM: 8 GB
• ROM: 128 GB / 256 GB
• Battery: 4800 mAh.
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Price in the USA: $1,000.
• Samsung S21 Plus Price in Nigeria: from ₦470,000
• Price in India: from ₹81,999

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: What are the differences?

The Samsung S21 Plus adds 4G LTE is almost a carbon copy of the S21. It shares the same processor, cameras, RAM, and storage. But it has a larger battery and larger display.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Specs

Core Specs of the Samsung S21 Ultra 5G

• OS: Android 11.
• Release Date: February 2021.
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
• Display: 6.8-inch, 120Hz Adaptive refresh, dot notch screen, Gorilla Glass
• Processor: 64-bit Octa-core Snapdragon 888
• Selfie Camera: 40 MP, LED flash
• Rear camera: 108 MP primary lens + 12 MP ultrawide + 12 MP telephoto zoom lens
• RAM: 12 GB / 16 GB
• ROM: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Samsung S21 Ultra 5g Price in Nigeria: from ₦580,000 (see below for more details)
• Price in India: from ₹105,999 (see below for more details)
• Price in the USA: from $1,199.99 (see below for more details)

Prices of Samsung S21 Series Phones in the United States of America

Samsung S21:

• 128GB- $799.99
• 256GB- $849.99

Samsung S21+/Plus:

• 128GB- $999.99
• 256GB- $1,049.99

Samsung S21 Ultra:

• 12+128GB- $1,199.99
• 12+256GB- $1,249.99
• 16+512GB- $1,379.99

Prices of Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Phones in India

Samsung S21:

• 128GB- ₹69,999
• 256GB- ₹73,999

Samsung S21+/Plus:

• 128GB- ₹81,999
• 256GB- ₹85,999

Samsung S21 Ultra:

• 12+256GB- ₹105,999
• 16+512GB- ₹116,999

Prices of Samsung S21 Series Phones in Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy S21

• 128GB: ₦380,000
• 256GB: ₦401,000

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

• 256GB: ₦470,000

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

• 256GB: ₦580,000
• 512GB: ₦629,000

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

The Samsung S21 series are premium smartphone models sporting the most powerful flagship and the most cutting edge features and specs. It is interesting – and a great thing too – that they are priced lower than their predecessors were at launch last year.

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra 5G are the kind of phones that smartphone enthusiasts want to carry around and be seen with. If you can afford them, why not?

Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation that we make based on our evaluation the specs of the device. It is a general guide designed to help you understand how much value a smartphone offers for its price. It is not a stamp of quality assessment or an endorsement of the device or of the manufacturers. Be sure to ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device, as MobilityArena may not be held responsible for your buying decisions.

Disclaimer: While we take the pains to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that the specs and pricing information on this page about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series of devices are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please contact us.