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Operating system | Android |
Display size (inches) | 6.20" |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Capacity | 4000 mAh |
Item number | 14639415 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-G991BZADEUB |
Release date | 29.1.2021 |
Colour | Grey |
Exact colour description | Phantom Gray |
Model range | Galaxy S21 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
SAR value | 1.51 W/kg |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 11 |
Display size (inches) | 6.20" |
Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Punch hole |
Pixel density | 421 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Display functions | HDR display, Touch screen |
Display size (inches) | 6.20" |
Pixel density | 421 dpi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Main camera angle | 79° |
Wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 1.80 f |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Tele camera resolution | 64 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 1.80 f |
Zoom camera Luminosity | 2.20 f |
Camera feature | Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 116 |
Front camera resolution | 10 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | Ultra HD 8K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Exynos 2100 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2.90 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Max. memory extension | 128 GB |
Memory card type | Nano SD |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 4000 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Google Assistant |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Scope of delivery | Data cable |
The reparability index | 8.2 |
Height | 7.90 mm |
Width | 71.20 mm |
Length | 151.70 mm |
Weight | 171 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 17 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 4 cm |
Weight | 290 g |
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