Samsung Galaxy S21 series to be launched on January 14 - specs, price and everything we know so far
Jan 13, 2021, 18:53 IST
- Samsung has confirmed the launch of the Galaxy S21 series on January 14.
- The Galaxy S21 series includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
- The Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be the first S-series device to support the S Pen.
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Samsung is all set to announce its flagship Galaxy S21 series on January 14. The company has confirmed that the Galaxy Unpacked event will be held next week.Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and the premium Galaxy S21 Ultra at the event. The invite shared by Samsung says ‘Welcome to the Everyday Epic’ and features an image of the rear camera module. While it hasn’t been confirmed, the company is also likely to announce the Galaxy Buds Pro at the event.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to feature S Pen support, making it the first S-series device to do so. The S Pen will reportedly be available as an optional accessory, and the company will sell cases with the S Pen dock.
How to watch the Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung India will be hosting the next Galaxy India Unpacked on January 14 at 8PM alongside global Galaxy Unpacked.
It will be live-streamed on Samsung's website on January 14 at 8 PM. Users will be able to watch the live stream by going on the website and Facebook. The Galaxy S21 series will first be unveiled in India at 8 PM and the global launch will begin at 8:30 PM.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 series expected specifications
| Device | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.7-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1800 pixels | 2400 x 1800 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Android version | Android 11 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 |
| Rear camera | 12MP primary | 12MP primary | 108MP primary |
| 12 ultra-wide-angle | 12 ultra-wide-angle | 12 ultra-wide-angle | |
| 64MP depth sensor | 64MP depth sensor | 10MP telephoto | |
| - | - | 10MP periscope | |
| Selfie camera | 10MP primary | 10MP primary | 40MP |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display | In-display | In-display |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,800mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charge | 25W | 25W | 25W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy S21: expected pricing and availability
While there has been no information about the Indian pricing of the upcoming Galaxy S21 series, details of its global pricing has been leaked.
The Galaxy S21 is expected to be priced at 849 Euros (₹75,880 approx.), the S21 Plus is expected to be priced at 1049 Euros (₹93,750 approx.) and the Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be priced at 1399 Euros (₹1,25,035 approx.).
The Galaxy S21 is expected to be available in Violet, Gray, White, and Pink color options. The S21 is expected to be available in Violet, Silver and Black color options, while the S21 Ultra is likely to be available in Silver and Black color options.
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