Price and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21

The possible price of the Galaxy S21 has remained unchanged one of the most important unknowns around the next top-of-the-range smartphone from the South Korean giant, but thanks to a new round of leaks we were able to begin to outline it, and now everything seems to indicate that we could be surprised, I’ll explain why.

As our regular readers will recall, most of the information and leaks we had seen said that the price of the Galaxy S21, in all its versions, it would have been identical to the Galaxy S20. It made sense, especially after seeing that Apple has also decided to keep prices with the launch of the iPhone 12, but a new round of rumors is pointing in the opposite direction, and ensures that Samsung will lower the price of the Galaxy S21.

As such information does not have official confirmation, we cannot guarantee its absolute validity, but the truth is that it makes a lot of senseAs sales of the Galaxy S20 series have not quite met Samsung’s expectations, and the arrival of the 5G-equipped iPhone 12 has exacerbated the war in the smartphone industry.

In this context, it is clear that the launch of a Galaxy S21 with a price below the Galaxy S20 could be a very successful move by Samsung, as would improve the value of said terminal and could generate increased interest by consumers.

What could be the price of the Galaxy S21?

We have two great options, they may cost the same as the Galaxy S20 or a little less than these. Personally, I think the second theory carries a lot of weight, and that it will likely end up being satisfied, especially since, as I said before, it would allow Samsung to compete more effectively with the new Apple iPhone 12.

• Possible price of the Galaxy S21 5G: this would be the standard model and would rank between 850 and 899 dollars, which would be a significant reduction from the $ 999 that the Galaxy S20 5G costs.
• Possible price of the Galaxy S21 + 5G: there will be a step above the previous one and will have an approximate cost between 1,049 and 1,099 dollars. Again we would have a noticeable reduction over the Galaxy S20 + 5G, which came to market with a price tag of $ 1,199.
• Possible price of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: It will be the top of the Samsung range and could cost between $ 1,249 and $ 1,299. For comparison purposes, I remind you that the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G was priced at $ 1,399.

How will Samsung manage to reduce the price of its new smartphones? Some sources have said so sacrificing the quality of the finishes In the standard model, it will be built of plastic and metal instead of glass and metal, like the Galaxy S20 5G, but that’s not confirmed. As for the rest of the models, I imagine that the South Korean company will have been able to adjust costs and supply contracts to reduce the expenses related to the production of its new smartphones, although it could also reduce the price of the Galaxy S21 by accepting a lower margin of income. . You know, selling more for less is sometimes a better option than selling less at a higher price.

Galaxy S21 design and possible specifications

We are already clear on the issue of the price of the Galaxy S21 in all its versions, so we are ready to enter Talk about its design and possible specifications.

Externally, Samsung may surprise us a new rear camera module which would be integrated much more naturally and stylized into the design of the Galaxy S21. Regarding the chassis, there are two trends that do not agree, one that points to a clear continuity with the Galaxy S20 and that therefore suggests the use of a rounded frame and the maintenance of a slight curvature, and another the one that indicates the use of a totally flat frame and a finish similar to what we have seen in the iPhone 5s, and which is “reborn” in the iPhone 12.

These two possibilities are on the table and have fans and detractors. For me, the truth is this I am more convinced by the classic finish with the curvature and rounded touch in the frame, but it’s a simple matter of taste.

As for the features at the hardware level, the three Galaxy S21 will have the same common base, centered around the SoC (Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100), and from there they will differ in important aspects such as screen, memory, storage, and camera settings. This is all we know at the moment.

Galaxy S21 5G specifications

• 6.2-inch 2X Dynamic AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10 +.
• Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 SoC, depending on the market (the international version will come with an Exynos 2100).
• 8 GB of RAM.
• 128GB of storage capacity.
• Three rear cameras split into a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom) and a 12MP wide angle lens.
• 20MP front camera.
• 4,000 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.
• Fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance, fast charging and fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• Android 11 as an operating system.
• Galaxy S21 5G Possible Price: Between $ 849 and $ 899.

Galaxy S21 + 5G specifications

• 6.7-inch 2X Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10 +.
• Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 SoC, depending on the market (the international version will come with an Exynos 2100).
• 8GB-12GB of RAM.
• Storage capacity from 128GB to 256GB.
• Four rear cameras split into a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), a 12MP wide angle and a 0.3MP 3D depth sensor.
• 20MP front camera.
• 4,800 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.
• Fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance, fast charging and fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• Android 11 as an operating system.
• Possible price of the Galaxy S21 + 5G: between $ 1,049 and $ 1,099.

Galaxy S21 5G Ultra specifications

• 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10 +.
• Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 SoC, depending on the market (the international version will come with an Exynos 2100).
• 12GB-16GB of RAM.
• 128GB-256GB-512GB storage capacity.
• Five rear cameras split into a 108MP main sensor, a 10MP periscope telephoto lens (10x optical zoom), a 10MP telephoto lens, a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 0.3MP 3D depth sensor.
• 40 MP front camera.
• 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.
• Fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance, fast charging and fingerprint reader integrated into the screen.
• Android 11 as an operating system.
• S-Pen support (not confirmed).
• Possible price of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: between $ 1,249 and $ 1,299.

Galaxy S21 release date and availability

Samsung has not yet announced the next “Unpacked” event, dedicated to the presentation of the new Galaxy S21, but according to the latest information it will take place the next January 14, which is a month earlier than usual, since the South Korean company used to present its new smartphones in February.

If the date we have given you is confirmed, it is likely that the Galaxy S21 are available at the end of January, although pre-purchases should open at the same time as they are presented.

We don’t think Samsung will have a problem meeting the demand for its new smartphones, but it will be interesting to see if they are eventually met. rumors that these will arrive without chargers and headphones. The truth is that it’s not a crazy idea, especially since it could be linked to that possible drop in the price of the Galaxy S21 in all its versions, but we must be cautious, as nothing is official yet.

Personally I think it would be a mistake to do without the charger and headphones. The path that Apple has taken with the iPhone 12, and which has extended to the entire iPhone family, does not seem good to me. neither for the image of the company, however much you want to “make up” with the idea of ​​sustainability and respect for the environment, nor for the user, who ends up paying the same for a smartphone without “basic” accessories .

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