{"id":22425,"date":"2021-01-15T03:26:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T03:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/galaxy-s21-vs-s20-specs-compared-what-samsung-changed-in-its-new-phones.html"},"modified":"2021-01-15T03:26:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T03:26:36","slug":"galaxy-s21-vs-s20-specs-compared-what-samsung-changed-in-its-new-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/galaxy-s21-vs-s20-specs-compared-what-samsung-changed-in-its-new-phones.html","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy S21 vs. S20 specs compared: What Samsung changed in its new phones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Samsung’s new lineup (from left): the $800 Galaxy S21, $1,000 Galaxy S21 Plus and $1,200 Galaxy S21 Ultra.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This story is part of CES<\/span>, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021.<\/p>\n

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Samsung took to its virtual Unpacked stage on Thursday to take the wraps off its next-gen Galaxy S21 lineup, consisting of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra. All three are available to preorder now, and will ship on Jan. 29.<\/p>\n

So it’s a good time to revisit the company’s now last-gen flagship phones, the Galaxy S20 family, to examine what the South Korean phone-maker has changed, especially in light of its lackluster sales performance. The short answer? Not a whole lot.<\/p>\n

Although Samsung made tons of improvements to last year’s Galaxy S20 series (including the addition of 5G and higher refresh rates, for instance<\/span>), there are few salient changes in the Galaxy S21 lineup. For instance, the base S21’s major features like the screen size (6.2 inches), battery<\/a> (4,000 mAh) camera module, and display (120Hz), remain largely unchanged.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Samsung did make the usual upgrades to the phone’s processor and the software it runs — it’s now on Android 11 with a Snapdragon 888 processor<\/span>. It also improved the fingerprint sensor and 5G connectivity. Plus the highest-end S21 Ultra can now support a stylus known as the S Pen (sold separately), which is one of more significant changes that blurs the line between the S series and the more pro Note series. There’s also the revamped camera housing design, which accentuates the camera lenses on the phones’ backs while linking them with their metal frames.<\/p>\n

But the standout feature of the S21 isn’t found in the device’s hardware or software. It’s its price tag. The S21 lineup has a starting price of $800 (\u00a3769, which is approximately AU$1,350),\u00a0which is $200 less<\/em> than last year’s $1,000 Galaxy S20<\/a>. According to CNET’s Shara Tibken, it’s also the “flagship device’s biggest advantage in an increasingly crowded 5G phone market.”<\/p>\n

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One of the most controversial changes to S21 phone lineup is the lack of an in-box wall adapter and earphones. Samsung is pushing its customers to reuse older accessories in the name of the environment, just like Apple did with the iPhone 12 family.<\/p>\n

If you want more more information on the differences between Galaxy S21 versus the Galaxy S20, take a look at our chart below.<\/p>\n

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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S20 specs<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Galaxy S21<\/p>\n

Galaxy S20<\/p>\n

Display size, resolution<\/p>\n

6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; (2,400×1,080 pixels)<\/p>\n

6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; (3,200×1,440 pixels)<\/p>\n

Pixel density<\/p>\n

421 ppi<\/p>\n

563 ppi<\/p>\n

Dimensions (Inches)<\/p>\n

2.80×5.97×0.31 in<\/p>\n

2.72×5.97×0.31 in<\/p>\n

Dimensions (Millimeters)<\/p>\n

71.2×151.7×7.9 mm<\/p>\n

69.1×151.7×7.9 mm<\/p>\n

Weight (Ounces, Grams)<\/p>\n

6.03 oz; 171g<\/p>\n

5.75 oz; 163g<\/p>\n

Mobile software<\/p>\n

Android 11<\/p>\n

Android 10<\/p>\n

Camera<\/p>\n

64-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (wide-angle), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)<\/p>\n

12-megapixel (wide-angle), 64-megapixel (telephoto), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)<\/p>\n

Front-facing camera<\/p>\n

10-megapixel<\/p>\n

10-megapixel<\/p>\n

Video capture<\/p>\n

8K<\/p>\n

8K<\/p>\n

Processor<\/p>\n

Snapdragon 888<\/p>\n

Snapdragon 865 or 64-bit octa-core processor (Max 2.7GHz + 2.5GHz + 2GHz)<\/p>\n

Storage<\/p>\n

128GB, 256GB<\/p>\n

128GB<\/p>\n

RAM<\/p>\n

8GB<\/p>\n

12GB (5G), 8GB (LTE) <\/p>\n

Expandable storage<\/p>\n

No<\/p>\n

No<\/p>\n

Battery<\/p>\n

4,000 mAh<\/p>\n

4,000 mAh<\/p>\n

Fingerprint sensor<\/p>\n

In-screen<\/p>\n

In-screen<\/p>\n

Headphone jack<\/p>\n

No<\/p>\n

No<\/p>\n

Special features<\/p>\n

IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, 5G-enabled, 30X Space Zoom, 10W wireless charging, 120Hz refresh rate<\/p>\n

5G enabled; 120Hz refresh rate; IP68 rating for water and dust resistance,<\/p>\n

Price at launch (USD)<\/p>\n

$800<\/p>\n

$999<\/p>\n

Price (GBP)<\/p>\n

\u00a3769<\/p>\n

\u00a3799, \u00a3899 (5G)<\/p>\n

Price (AUD)<\/p>\n

TBA<\/p>\n

AU$1,349 (4G), AU$1,499 (5G)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n