Update 1 (06/17/2020 @ 03:22 AM ET): The Samsung Galaxy A21s has been launched in India. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on May 15, 2020, is preserved below.
Samsung is making a killing with its Galaxy A series of budget and mid-range devices. The Galaxy A10 from last year was the top-selling Android smartphone in 2019, with the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A20 taking the next two spots. The Galaxy A51, which was launched towards the end of last year, was the top-selling Android smartphone in Q1 2020 and it was accompanied by the Galaxy A10s and Galaxy A20s in the third and sixth spots, respectively. So it only makes sense for the company to keep refreshing these models with new and improved hardware. And that's exactly what Samsung is doing. Since this beginning of this year, Samsung has released several new models in the Galaxy A series, including the Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31, and the Galaxy A41. Adding on to the list, the company has now announced the new Samsung Galaxy A21s which was leaked earlier this month.
Samsung Galaxy A21s Specifications
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Display |
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SoC |
Exynos 850 Octa-core processor @2.0GHz |
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RAM and Storage |
Expandable through dedicated microSD card slot |
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Rear Camera |
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Front Camera |
13MP, f/2.2 |
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Other Features |
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Android Version |
One UI based on Android 10 |
According to a press release shared by the company, the Galaxy A21s is a budget offering that packs in a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) Infinity-O display. Powering the device is the Exynos 850 octa-core SoC clocked at 2.0GHz, coupled with 3GB, 4GB or 6GB RAM and 32/64GB onboard storage.
In the camera department, the Galaxy A21s features a quad-camera setup on the back with a 49MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. Over on the front, the device has a single 13MP selfie camera housed in the hole-punch cutout in the top left corner of the device.
The device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it packs in a massive 5,000mAh battery with support 15W fast charging. On the software front, the device runs Samsung's One UI skin based on Android 10.
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A21s will be available in four color variants — Black, White, Blue, and Red — at a starting price of €200 (~$216) for the 3GB/32GB variant. The device is scheduled to go on sale on June 19th.
Pricing and Availability in India
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A21s in India on June 17, 2020. The device will be available in black, white, and blue colors, starting today across Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com, and leading online portals. The 4GB + 64GB variant will cost ₹16,499 (~$216), while the 6GB + 64GB variant will cost ₹18,499 (~$243).