Samsung Galaxy M21 to go on its first sale today
What's the story
Samsung's recently-launched wallet-friendly handset, the Galaxy M21, is all set to go on its first sale today.
The mid-budget phone will be up for grabs starting at 12pm via Amazon and Samsung.com. It will be available via select brick-and-mortar stores as well.
The key highlights of the phone include its AMOLED screen, a 48MP triple camera, and a massive 6,000mAh battery.
Here's more.
Information
First, a look at the pricing and offers
The Samsung Galaxy M21 costs Rs. 13,499 for the 4GB/64GB variant and Rs. 15,499 for the 6GB/128GB model. However, both the variants will be available on Amazon with an introductory discount of Rs. 500 until March 31.
Design and display
A look at the Samsung Galaxy M21
The Samsung Galaxy M21 sports an Infinity U-styled waterdrop notched design with a noticeable bezel at the bottom. On the rear, the polycarbonate panel houses a triple camera module and a physical fingerprint reader.
The handset features a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Moreover, it is offered in Midnight Blue and Raven Black color options.
Cameras
Plus, the phone offers a 48MP triple camera for shutterbugs
The triple rear camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy M21 comprises a 48MP (f/2.0) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and another 5MP (f/2.2) sensor to capture depth details.
For the selfie lovers, there is a 20MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper.
Moreover, the main sensor supports 4K video recording at 30fps, while the selfie snapper can record Full-HD videos at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Samsung Galaxy M21 draws power from an in-house Exynos 9611 octa-core processor, coupled with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage.
The phone runs on Android 10-based One UI 2.0 and packs a gigantic 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support.
The standard connectivity options on the phone include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.