In the first big consumer tech surprise of 2021, Samsung Mobile has gotten a drop on its smartphone rivals by announcing the Galaxy S21 5G series in mid-January, two months ahead of its traditional March showcase.
Samsung’s new flagship series comprises the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. All are 5G devices that share a new industrial design featuring a Contour Cut Camera housing and a metal frame, as well as an undisclosed (at launch) 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor with 2.9GHz maximum clock speed (which should be the new Exynos 2100 chipset).
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Both the 6.2-inch Galaxy S21 and 6.7-inch Galaxy S21+ have flat Full-HD+ dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with adaptive refresh rates up to 120hz, 10MP front cameras, a triple-lens main camera module with 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP wide-angle, and 64MP telephoto with 3x optical and 30x Space Zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Galaxy S21 Ultra rocks a 6.8-inch Edge WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Infinity-O display with an adaptive refresh rate (10~120Hz), a 40MP front camera, and a five lens main camera module comprising of a Laser AF sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, 108MP wide-angle sensor, plus dual telephoto modules – one 10MP with 3x optical zoom, and the second 10MP with 10x optical zoom, which can be simultaneously used together for 100x Space Zoom! The S21’s display is also compatible with the Samsung S-Pen, which can be carried in an optional case.
All Galaxy S21 smartphones are capable of capturing up to 8K video with motion photo capture, with multi-mic recording mode, and the Space Zoom feature has been improved with AI-powered image stabilization.
The Galaxy S21 series is available for pre-order in Singapore now, from Samsung’s Online Store, all three major telcos, Selected Consumer Electronics & IT Stores online stores, Samsung Official Store in Lazada and Shopee, and the KrisShop Online Store.
The devices will be available in Singapore from 29 January 2021, with the Galaxy S21, with 8GB/256GB storage priced at S$1,248; while the Galaxy S21+, with 8GB/256GB storage goes for S$1,498. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be available with two storage options, either 12GB/256GB for S$1,248, or 16GB/512GB for S$1,998.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Samsung has also launched the Galaxy Buds Pro, which features a new speaker system with a 6.5mm tweeter and 11mm woofer, three-mic (per bud) Voice Pickup unit and intelligent Active Noise Control that is adjustable to reduce background noise by up to 99%. The system also automatically adjusts ANC and Ambient Sound to suit your surrounding and can detect when you are speaking to another person, then automatically reducing music volume while increasing ambient sound. The new Galaxy Buds Pro is available for pre-order on 15 January 2021 in three colours: Phantom Violet, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and will go on sale on 29 January 2021 for S$308.
