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Galaxy S21 5g: New & Refurbished Prices in Canada

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the base model of the new Galaxy S21 smartphone series. For many, Samsung Galaxy phones are the Android phone of choice due to their amazing performance and great design. The Galaxy S21 5G series comes in three variants, the S21, the S21+ and the S21 Ultra.

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Galaxy S21 5g: Full Specifications

Compact by flagship standards, the Galaxy S21 5g brings Samsung’s S series experience into a handier 6.2 inch format without stripping out the essentials. Its flat Dynamic AMOLED 2X display pairs a 2400 x 1080 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, giving the phone a sharp, fluid feel for everyday use, streaming, and gaming. Depending on the version, it runs on either a Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 processor with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage, but there is no microSD expansion. The rear camera system combines a 12 MP wide camera, 12 MP ultra wide, and 64 MP telephoto lens, with support for 8K video recording and up to 30x zoom, while the 10 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls cleanly. A 4000 mAh battery, fast wired charging, wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare round out the package. The phone also supports 5G, Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB C, and SIM plus eSIM on supported versions. With its aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus on the front, IP68 water resistance, and relatively light body, it balances premium features with a more manageable size.

Pros

  • Affordable: The S21 release price is lower than the S20's. If you want the most recent and most affordable Samsung Galaxy phone, get the this one!
  • Beautiful, powerful screen: The AMOLED screen on the S21 is large, bright and colorful. When playing games, it even goes up to 120Hz.
  • An improved chipset: The S21 not only runs Android 11, it also features the new Snapdragon 888 for faster speeds over 5G, Bluetooth and WiFi.
  • Choose your color: Unlike the S21+ and S21 Ultra, the S21 is available in 4 colors everywhere. We personally enjoy Phantom Violet the most.
  • Small but powerful: The S21, with its 6.2” screen, is light and compact when compared to the S21+ (6.7" screen) and S21 Ultra (6.8" screen).

Cons

  • Same camera setup: Both the S20 and S21 have the same camera system. If you are upgrading from the S20 and want more from your phone's cameras, consider the S21 Ultra instead.
  • Not a big upgrade: The S21 is not a big upgrade when compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20. In many ways it's actually a downgrade! If you already own the S20, the S21 is probably not for you.
  • Bloatware: The S21 comes with a version of Android filled with Samsung apps. Some of these apps are great, and others not so much.
  • No QHD+ screen: The S21 comes with a FHD+ screen, unlike the QHD+ screen of the S20 and S21 Ultra.
  • No headphone jack and no micro SD card slot: Samsung is known to have poked fun at Apple for removing the headphone jack on the iPhone 7. Since, it has also decided to remove the headphone jack on many of its phones, including the Galaxy S21. Samsung also decided against including a micro SD card slot on the S21 (like it previously did on the S20). This means users won't be able to upgrade from the base stockage configuration of 128 or 256 GB.
Release date
January 29, 2021
Model
Galaxy S21 5g
Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
SIM card
SIM + eSIM
Network
5G
Operating system
Android
Screen size (inches)
6.2
Resolution
1080 x 2400 at 421 ppi
Main camera
12 MP

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