Samsung Galaxy S21 series to feature an improved fingerprint scanner
What's the story
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will house a significantly bigger and faster fingerprint scanner. As per tipster, @UniverseIce, the S21 trio will house a 64mm2 fingerprint sensor, which is 77% larger in size than those on the S20 handsets.
The unlocking speed has also been doubled. It will need a quick tap instead of an actual long-press to unlock the phone.
Design and display
Samsung Galaxy S21 series: At a glance
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will feature a punch-hole design with ultra-slim bezels and an IP68-rated build quality.
The S21 and S21+ will bear a 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch Full-HD+ LTPS screen, respectively, whereas the S21 Ultra will have a 6.8-inch WQHD+ LTPO display.
They are likely to come with a 120Hz refresh rate and an improved under-display fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The S21 and S21+ will have a 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto camera. For selfies, they will offer a 12MP snapper.
The Ultra model will sport a 108MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 10MP (3x zoom) telephoto camera, a 10MP (10x zoom) periscope lens, and a Laser autofocus unit. It will pack a 40MP selfie shooter.
Internals
Under the hood
The Galaxy S21 series will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 processor, depending on the region. They will come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra will pack 4,000mAh, 4,800mAh, and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively, and offer support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 5G connectivity, NFC, and a Type-C port.
Information
What about the price?
At present, there is no official information about the pricing and availability of the Galaxy S21 series. However, looking at the specifications and features, the line-up is expected to carry a starting price-tag of around Rs. 65,000.