ratings |
Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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key specs |
Display | 6.20-inch | 6.80-inch |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
Front Camera | 10-megapixel | 16-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel | 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 4000mAh | 4300mAh |
OS | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels |
general |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Model | Galaxy S21 | Velvet |
Release date | January 14, 2021 | May 7, 2020 |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90 | 167.10 x 74.00 x 7.85 |
Weight (g) | 171.00 | 180.00 |
IP rating | IP68 | - |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4300 |
Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
Colours | Phantom Violet | Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, Aurora White, Illusion Sunset |
Launched in India | - | No |
Removable battery | - | No |
display |
Screen size (inches) | 6.20 | 6.80 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels |
Protection type | Gorilla Glass | - |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 421 | - |
hardware |
Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz) | 1.8GHz octa-core (2x2.4GHz + 1x2.2GHz + 6x1.8GHz) |
Processor make | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
Expandable storage | - | Yes |
Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 1TB |
camera |
Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) | 48-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron) |
No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | - |
Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes |
Rear flash | Yes | LED |
Front camera | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) | 16-megapixel (f/1.9, 1.0-micron) |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
Front autofocus | - | No |
software |
Operating system | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Skin | One UI 3.1 | - |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.10 |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
Headphones | - | 3.5mm |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | - | Yes |
sim 1 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
5G | Yes | Yes |
sim 2 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
5G | Yes | Yes |
sensors |
Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | - |