Samsung Galaxy S21
- SoC
- Snapdragon 888
- Display
- 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+, 120Hz
- RAM
- 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB
- Front camera
- 10MP f/2.2, dual video call, Auto-HDR, 26mm (wide) Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30fps
- Battery
- 4,000mAh
- Ports
- USB-C
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, 5G
- Dimensions
- 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm)
- Weight
- 171g (mmWave), 169g (sub6)
- Colors
- Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Pink
- Operating System
- One UI 3.1 (based on Android 11)
- Price
- $800
- Display type
- Plastic + Aluminum
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The rollout has already begun
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The update is currently available for the Exynos variants in Europe
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