Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
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₹27,999
(Last Known Price)
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB is permanently discontinued.
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Design17
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Rear Camera13
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos2
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Key Specs
Android
v11
Performance
(Very Good)
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Samsung Exynos 2100 -
Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single Core + 2.8 GHz, Tri core + 2.2 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
(Excellent)
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6.2 inches (15.75 cm); Dynamic AMOLED 2x -
1080x2400 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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Triple Camera Setup - 12 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 64 MP Telephoto (upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 1.1x Optical Zoom) Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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LED Flash -
8k @24fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
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10 MP Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
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4000 mAh -
25W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
I`m usually a big phone person, but I`ll make an exception for the Galaxy S21. Notwithstanding the build material, the S21 oozes every bit of the premium-ness you associate with top-end Samsung flagships. If it is a wholesome Android experience you are looking for in a compact form factor, look no further than the Galaxy S21.
Pros
- Stunning design
- Capable performer
- Great cameras
Cons
- Battery life will leave you wanting
- No expandable storage
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Verdict
I`m usually a big phone person, but I`ll make an exception for the Galaxy S21. Notwithstanding the build material, the S21 oozes every bit of the premium-ness you associate with top-end Samsung flagships. If it is a wholesome Android experience you are looking for in a compact form factor, look no further than the Galaxy S21.
- Stunning design
- Capable performer
- Great cameras
Pros
- Battery life will leave you wanting
- No expandable storage
Cons
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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single core, Cortex X1 + 2.8 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 5 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G78 MP14 | |||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
GeekBench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2x |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| Brightness | 1300 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 424 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 85.92 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 151.7 mm |
| Width | 71.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual Pixel Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
7680x4320 @ 24 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 960 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Slow Motion Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode Stereo recording |
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Rear Camera Samples
Wide Angle
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
Macro
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | |||||||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| TalkTime | Up to 33 Hours(4G) | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |||
| Wireless Reverse Charging | Yes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.74 W/kg, Body: 1.08 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB User Reviews
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Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.2", 1080 x 2400 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 64 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
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