Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Teaser Video Recalls Evolution of Lineup, Launch Details Surface

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is expected to only carry a USB Type-C cable in the box.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 31 December 2020 17:02 IST

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Teaser Video Recalls Evolution of Lineup, Launch Details Surface

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series launch is expected to take place at 3pm GMT (8:30pm IST) on January 14

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S21 series launch yet to be confirmed by the company
Its teaser video has been posted by the Samsung US YouTube channel
Samsung Galaxy S21 series purported invite has been shared online

Samsung Galaxy S21 series launch date is yet to be confirmed by the company. However, a teaser video has now been posted that sets the stage for the new launch by recalling the history of the Galaxy S-series lineup. An alleged invite of the Galaxy S21 series launch has also been leaked. Separately, a tipster has reiterated that the new Galaxy phones would debut with no charger and earbuds in the box. This particular change could be Samsung's move aligning with Apple that also ditched in-box accessories with the launch of the iPhone 12 models this year.

The teaser video, initially spotted by SamMobile, is available as “unlisted” on the Samsung US YouTube channel. It offers a look back at the Galaxy S series. The 30-second video begins with the first Galaxy S phone and goes up the line to the Galaxy S20, to highlight the key evolution in the company's flagship portfolio. At the end, it shows a black screen with a text that reads, “A new Galaxy awaits,” along with a shift from “2020” to “2021.”

Although the video doesn't provide any particular details about what Samsung is preparing for the coming year, it indeed makes the pitch ready for the lineup that is rumoured to comprise Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra as the three new models.

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In addition to the teaser video, tipster Ishan Agarwal on Wednesday posted a tweet that talked about the absence of the charger and earbuds from the retail box of the Galaxy S21 series. He said that the details would at least be applicable in the UK, though some recent reports suggested a similar change in other markets as well. The tipster mentioned that only a USB Type-C cable will be present in the box, along with the handset.

Agarwal has since deleted the tweet. However, its screenshot has been shared in a report by GSMArena.

In a separate development, Agarwal collaborated with MySmartPrice to share what he claims to be an official invite of the Galaxy S21 series. The invite, available in a GIF format, doesn't provide any clarity on the launch. However, the tipster claimed that the launch is planned for 3pm GMT (8:30pm IST) on January 14. This corroborates a previous report that also suggested a January 14 launch for the Galaxy S21 models.

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ Specifications Surface in New Leak

Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Invite!

The Next Galaxy is coming on January 14. The Live stream will start through Samsung's Official Website at 3PM GMT / 8:30PM IST

Excited for the #GalaxyS21 Series? #GalaxyUnpacked #UNPACKED2021

Please credit & link for more: https://t.co/DWl1WBWaDd pic.twitter.com/KJ0YlVVpdD
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) December 30, 2020

Samsung has already started taking pre-order reservations in the US for its new flagship. A recent report also suggested that the Galaxy S21 series could start at EUR 849 (roughly Rs. 76,200). All three models in the new series are speculated to have the Exynos 2100 SoC in global markets, and Snapdragon 888 in the US.

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Samsung Galaxy S21

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact
Good performance
Capable cameras

Bad
Polycarbonate back
Average battery life
No bundled charger

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S21 review

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2100

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S21+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good performance
Capable cameras
Decent battery life

Bad
Lacks curved-edge QHD+ display
No bundled charger

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S21+ review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2100

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4800mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent telephoto cameras
Superb display
Solid battery life
Very good performance

Bad
Ads in some first-party apps
Expensive
Heats up under stress
Heavy and bulky

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review

Display 6.80-inch

Processor Samsung Exynos 2100

Front Camera 40-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1440x3220 pixels

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