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Everything about Samsung Galaxy S21 Series (Galaxy S30 Series)
Samsung Galaxy S series is a high-end smartphone lineup that represents Samsung’s prowess in camera and hardware abilities in the smartphone market.
Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. This is the first time, Samsung used a 108MP super-resolution camera in its top model, 100X space zoom, 8K video recording, 5G, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 recording, and more.
In October, Samsung unveiled a new smartphone in the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S20 Fan Edition which offers 5G connectivity, AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 6, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series is quite successful and users loved the innovation that the South Korean tech giant has brought at the start of 2020.
Now, we’re moving toward 2021 and Samsung has started preparing for the next “Unpacked” event but unlike past years, this time, Samsung is rushing the launch of the new S series devices.
According to a report, Samsung has already placed component orders for the next S series smartphones – Galaxy S21/S30 series (tentative name). While it has finalized the mass production of the Galaxy S21 series starting November 2020.
The date of mass production is almost 45 days early compared to the Galaxy S20 series. Sources related to the matter says that Samsung wants to overcome the current smartphone conditions and want to complete the gap in shipment, which was created after the ban of second top smartphone maker Huawei.
Therefore, Samsung is not only rushing the supply chain for smartphones but it also has rescheduled the launch of Galaxy S21 for as early as January 2021.
In the meantime, leaks and reports have already confirmed the design, some key specs of the Galaxy S21 series, and claimed that the launch is actually happening in January instead of February or March.
Ahead of the launch, we’ll be going to see a lot of new information regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy flagship and this dedicated article will keep you posted about every single development happening regarding the Samsung Galaxy S21.
Name:
The name of this upcoming flagship is not confirmed at the moment but given the fact that Samsung jumped from the Galaxy S10 series to S20, the tradition favors the lineup to be called the Samsung Galaxy S30 series.
However, these phones will be launched in 2021, and if only somehow Samsung may want to try the number “21” to match the year and name it the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Well, 21/21 will also make a good launch date.
Samsung Galaxy S21/Galaxy S30 series Variants:
- Samsung Galaxy S21/Samsung Galaxy S30
- Samsung Galaxy S21+/Samsung Galaxy S30+
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra/Samsung Galaxy S30 Ultra
Display:
These smartphones will be packed with Dynamic AMOLED displays with a center hole-punch design and 120Hz refresh rate for better UI animation and graphics performance.
Galaxy S21: 6.2-inch display with flat panel
Galaxy S21+: 6.7-inch display with flat panel
Galaxy S21 Ultra: 6.8-inch with a curved edge
Dimensions
Due to the difference in screen size and hardware, these phones will come with different widths, height, thickness, and of course the weight.
Galaxy S21: 71.2 (width) x 151.7 (height) x 7.9mm (depth)
Galaxy S21+: 75.6 (width) x 161.5 (height) x 7.85 mm (depth)
Galaxy S21 Ultra: 75.6 (width) x 165.1 (height) x 8.9mm (depth)
Design
According to the render, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will come with new material and the camera bump is also designed in a new way.
The bottom side of these phones includes a primary mic, USB Type-C port, and speakers. The right side contains a volume rocker and a power button. The topside has a SIM-card tray and two more holes. While the left side remains plane.
Galaxy S21 Ultra CAD Render
Galaxy S21 CAD Render
Camera
Similar to its predecessor, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a huge camera bump and S21 will also retain its camera in an identical manner. However, the bump design now has a new finishing, which extends the phone’s left and topside to the bumps respective areas.
According to the leaks, the Galaxy S21 series will equip with:
Galaxy S21: Triple Camera + LED
Galaxy S21+: Triple Camera + LED
Galaxy S21 Ultra: Quad Camera + LED
The camera specs are currently unconfirmed but these devices likely to retain their main camera and ultra-wide cameras megapixels from their predecessors respective but with added new improvements in quality and features.
This also includes a possibility that Samsung may go one step further and introduce, 108MP camera on both S21+ and S21 Ultra models.
Battery and Charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 series has allegedly passed the 3C certificate, revealing the Galaxy S21 will pack with a 4000mAh battery, 4800mAh battery in S21 Plus, and 5000mAh battery in the Ultra version.
These phones will come with 25W fast charging and an increase in charging capacity for the Ultra version is still confirmed momentarily.
Processor and memory
Galaxy S20 series was powered by Exynos 990 processor and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Both of these processors are based on the 7nm process node. However, with the Galaxy S21 lineup, the company will introduce a new chipset made with a 5nm process.
Software:
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will come with pre-equipped One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 and later it’ll be upgraded to One UI 3.5 as well as the first to test One UI 4 (Android 12) later in 2021. The phone will be able to grab three major upgrades.
Pricing:
Samsung will maintain its pricing for Galaxy S21 series and will introduce this new lineup in the same price range, starting at $999 or maybe lower $899.
Launch Date:
The leak has claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will launch in January 2021 but an official confirmation is awaited.
Remember:
- The information above is based on leaks and may vary from the actual launch
- Samsung is yet to confirm the launch date
Samsung Galaxy S25 will launch in early 2025 with new specifications including an improved display, new display, optimized battery life, new software features, and more. This standard Galaxy S25 offers different capabilities including the following.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Specifications
Design | Frame - Aluminum Frame Front and Rear - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP Rating - IP68 |
Dimensions | Height - 70.6mm Width - 147mm Depth - 7.6mm Weight - 168g (mmWave) / 167g (Sub6) |
Software | Android - 15 One UI - One UI 7 Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates |
Display | Size - 156.4mm (6.2" full rectangle) / 152.3mm (6.0" rounded corners) PPI - 418 PPI Resolution - 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) Panel - Dynamic AMOLED 2X Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) Qualcomm Oryon CPU Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System Adreno GPU |
Memory | 8GB, 12GB RAM 128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage |
Rear Camera | Wide - 50 MP OIS F1.8, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x Ultra Wide - 12 MP F2.2 Telephoto - 10 MP OIS F2.4 Flash - Yes Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 30/60fps Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), |
Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree) |
Network | 2G GSM - GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 3G - B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 4G FDD LTE - B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3), B71(600) 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B48(3600) SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM 5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100), N7(2600), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600) 5G TDD Sub6 - N257(28GHz), N258(26GHz), N260(39GHz), N261(28GHz) 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500), N78(3500) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.2 Bluetooth - v6 Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes PC Sync - Smart Switch USB Interface - Type-C |
Battery | 4000mAh (supports 25W charging) |
Audio | Supported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
Video | Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps |
Colors | Moon Night Blue, Silver Shadow, Sparkling Blue, Sparkling Green, Coral Red, Pink Gold, Blue/Black |
Samsung Galaxy S25 CAD Render (Source – Androidheadlines)
Disclaimer: These Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications are gathered from leaks, rumors, and previous flagships. However, none of these cannot be confirmed as 100% accurate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Price
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G should start at $800 in the United States. The price leaks and rumors aren’t out yet. However, the industry speculates a slight increase due to Qualcomm’s pricey 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Release Date
The Galaxy S25 series could be announced early next year. The company officially confirmed at its earnings call that the new Galaxy S will be released in the second half. You can expect the new flagships to be available by February 2025.
Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy leak reveals the nearly final design of Samsung’s next big flagship. After CAD renders, we now have a closer look at the refined new design of the Ultra flagship, which will give sleepless nights to Apple.
Onleaks posted a set of Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy models. The flagship can be seen with its refined design, which makes the corner slightly rounded. The Z Fold6-inspired camera rings also elevate the rear panel’s appearance, making it appealing.
There are three major changes in the body design of Samsung’s next Ultra flagship. The first is the frame, which is getting flatter like the iPhone. Second is rounded corners, that are not that rounded like S24/S25, and third is textured camera rings.
Notably, the dummy units don’t show a close look at the bezels. However, this aspect is expected to be improved over the previous generations. Minimal symmetrical bezels will present an appealing look on the phone’s front side.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is slimmer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The S Pen compartment resists on the frame’s bottom, accompanied by the primary microphone, USB C-Type port, speaker grille, and SIM card tray.
The right side of the frame features volume adjustment buttons and a side key. The power button can be configured to trigger a digital assistant. The fingerprint scanner will be featured as an in-screen solution with faster and more reliable recognition.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series in late January next year.
A new patent suggests Samsung working on next-gen camera tech that could save battery and crush lens process noise. The company has recently unveiled the All Lenses on Prism telephoto solution for thinner and sleeker zoom cameras.
Since smartphone camera modules get more advanced, a lot of processing power is required to finish the tasks. That said, Samsung is crafting even more advanced camera modules that save battery and reduce noise.
Enter Samsung’s new patent, which introduces a power-saving sub-processor. This clever little chip would handle all the extra camera tasks—like reducing noise from the OIS lens movements and managing the EIS algorithms.
It will reduce the burden of the main processor so it can focus on the actual photo-taking. At the time your device is in a sleep or power-saving state, the sub-processor keeps running quietly in the background, consuming minimal power.
If the technology is used, you will have less noise in camera operations, smoother performance, and better battery life. At the same time, you won’t lose your favorite camera features, but your smartphone will last longer between charges.
A look ahead
The development shows Samsung’s innovative approach. Other than upgrading camera sensors, the company is also working on improvements to the technology that works behind the scenes and makes a great impact on performance and efficiency.
Samsung often registers new patent applications to secure designs and innovations. However, it’s uncertain that a patented technology would surely be commercialized. Tech firms have thousands of approved patents that never get produced.