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Samsung Galaxy M21

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Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M21 device inside original packaging
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganWattaMonster
SeriesM series
Availability by regionSince 18 March 2020
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy M20
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy M21s
Samsung Galaxy M21 (2021 Edition)
Samsung Galaxy M22
RelatedSamsung Galaxy M31

Samsung Galaxy M30s

Samsung Galaxy M11
Compatible networksLTE, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi
Dimensions159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight188g
Operating systemAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)
System-on-chipSamsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611
CPUExynos 9611 Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory4GB or 6GB RAM (Dependent on model)
Storage64GB, 128GB (Expandable via microSD card up to 512GB)
Removable storageExpandable via microSD card (up to 512GB)
Battery6000 mAh
ChargingFast charging at 15W, USB Type-C
Rear camera48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)

8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)

5 MP, f/2.2 (depth camera)
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2 (26 mm focal length)
Display6.4" FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (403ppi)
ConnectivityWi-Fi 5

Bluetooth v5.0 USB Type-C

GPS
ModelSM-M215F
Made inVietnam, India
Websitewww.samsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m21-m215f-4gb/SM-M215FZBDINS

Samsung Galaxy M21 is a mid-range Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics as a part of Galaxy M series smartphone lineup for 2020. It was first released on March 18, 2020 as the successor to the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30s. It comes preinstalled with Android 10 and Samsung's custom One UI 2.0 software overlay, which is now upgraded to Android 12 with One UI 4.1.[1][2]

Samsung Galaxy M21 has an improved version of itself, the Samsung Galaxy M21s, released in 6 November, 2020.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The phone features 6.4-inch, FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with rounded corners, screen-to-body ratio of 91% and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The front glass is constructed of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the polycarbonate plastic back.[3]

The camera system of the phone is similar to Samsung Galaxy M30s. It comprises 3 rear cameras:

  • 48 MP, 1/2.0" main sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 0.8 μm pixel size, 80° field of view
  • 8 MP, 1/4.0" ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, 1.12 μm pixel size,123° field of view
  • 5 MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture

An infinity-U screen cut-out on the front houses a single 20 MP selfie camera lens with f/2.2 aperture. Rear camera is capable of recording video up to 4K at 30 fps and front camera can record videos up to 1080p at 30 fps [4][3]

A large 6000 mAh Li-Po battery is charged over adaptive fast charging of 15 watts.[5]

Software

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The phone comes with Android 10 and Samsung's custom One UI Core 2.0 software overlay. The phone received One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 on 27 January 2021 and One UI 3.1 on 31 March 2021. The phone also features on the list where Samsung smartphones released after 2019 have been committed to receive updates for a minimum of 4 years,[6] however if the committed security updates will translate into next Android version upgrades is yet to be cleared by Samsung.

References

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  1. ^ "Buy Galaxy M21 6GB/128GB Black - Price & Offer".
  2. ^ "Notify Update".
  3. ^ a b "Samsung Galaxy M21". GSMarena.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy M21 full device specifications".
  5. ^ "Samsung Galaxy M21: All the battery you need". 26 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Samsung Takes Galaxy Security to the Next Level by Extending Updates". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2021-02-28.
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