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Samsung Galaxy M21

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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
We review the Galaxy M21, which is a low-priced mid-range device from Samsung with a 48-megapixel main camera and a large battery. It offers great, but not record-breaking, battery runtimes.Read more
It runs Android 10 topped with One UI 2.0 user interface, which offers a good balance between features and performance.Read more
The Galaxy M21 is the company's latest upper budget segment offering which brings a familiar design and a big battery to woo users. Read our review to find out if it's the phone for you.Read more
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Pros

  • faster performance
  • streamlined visual design
  • efficient one-handed mode

Cons

  • s a secondary mic on top and a SIM card slot on
  • there s not much noise when zooming in
  • it wards off any smudges and fingerprints sticking on the panel

Key specs

  • 48 Mpx
  • 6.4 in
  • 2340, 1080 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 6000 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 20 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy M21 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy M21

Pros

  • faster performance
  • streamlined visual design
  • efficient one-handed mode
  • splendid battery backup and decent performance overall
  • chipset performance is satisfactory
  • have good details and nice exposure
  • HDR on the front camera also works really well
  • The camera does a good job indoors as well
  • Samsung M21 is surprisingly very smooth with normal tasks
  • It s one of the best phones for the price
  • The highlights are well controlled and you will get a good

Cons

  • s a secondary mic on top and a SIM card slot on
  • there s not much noise when zooming in
  • it wards off any smudges and fingerprints sticking on the panel
  • the timeline is not available
  • losing your precious data is terrible
  • it s not consistent during low light situations
  • occasional frame drops and stutters
  • it s not as quick as the fingerprint sensor
  • The game is not smooth even in low settings
  • the night mode is not as good
  • Samsung Galaxy M21 is not a good choice for video recording or vlogging

Samsung Galaxy M21 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
6.4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
6000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy M21 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU cores8-core
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution48.0 Mpx
Resolution (second camera)8.0 Mpx
Resolution (third camera)5.0 Mpx
Lens aperture (second camera)F/2.2
Lens aperture (third camera)F/2.2
Primary Field of View (FoV)80.0 °
Field of View (FoV) (second camera)123.0 °
Focus adjustmentAutomatic
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Storage
Internal storage64 GB
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Dimensions
Height6.26 in
Width2.96 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight6.63 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card size
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0 LE
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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Battery
Battery capacity6000.0 mAh
Talk time49.0 h
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Display
Screen size6.4 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2340 x 1080 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
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Front camera
Primary resolution20.0 Mpx
Focus adjustmentFocus free
Lens apertureF/2.2
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Design
Colour of productBlue
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Data transmission
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • HSDPA
  • HSUPA
  • HSPA+
  • FDD-LTE
  • TDD-LTE
Navigation system
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
GSM frequencies
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz

Samsung Galaxy M21 - Q&A (6)

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    marco.hintz
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy m21 have ir blaster?
    kent
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy M21 has NFC, you can make mobile payments with it. There is no infrared (IR) blaster so you can't use it as a remote control.
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    von_reynolds
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy m21 5g phone?
    mirian
    about 2 years ago
    No
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    fredric.predovic
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy m21 support wifi calling?
    lyman.batz
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Samsung M22 has support for wifi calling.
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    keelyz
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy m21 support otg?
    zachariah
    about 2 years ago
    OTG is not supported
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    chauncey
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy m21 support wireless charging?
    harrison
    about 2 years ago
    Compatible with Qi Wireless Chargers With a sleek, modern design Qi wireless chargers are a beautiful way to charge your Samsung Galaxy M21 at your desk, office or at home. Designed for quick and intuitive charging, Qi wireless chargers allow you to charge your USB-C device without the mess of charging cables.
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    tom.balistreri
    over 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy m21 has gorilla glass?
    leon.gottlieb
    about 2 years ago
    We beat and rub some tools on the display of SAMSUNG GALAXY M21 for scratch test because it has protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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Samsung Galaxy M21 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Samsung Galaxy M21 Smartphone Review - Plain, but good
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Notebookcheck
Published: 24.09.2020
Samsung Galaxy M21 Smartphone Review - Plain, but good
4.0

We review the Galaxy M21, which is a low-priced mid-range device from Samsung with a 48-megapixel main camera and a large battery. It offers great, but not record-breaking, battery runtimes.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Samsung Galaxy M21 review: A judicious mix of features and performance gets the day-to-day work done easil
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The Economic Times
Published: 27.06.2020
Samsung Galaxy M21 review: A judicious mix of features and performance gets the day-to-day work done easil

It runs Android 10 topped with One UI 2.0 user interface, which offers a good balance between features and performance.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Samsung Galaxy M21 review: Big battery and display at an affordable price
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India Today
Published: 30.05.2020
Samsung Galaxy M21 review: Big battery and display at an affordable price

The Galaxy M21 is the company's latest upper budget segment offering which brings a familiar design and a big battery to woo users. Read our review to find out if it's the phone for you.

Samsung Galaxy M21 This is what we thought of the Samsung Galaxy M21
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The Indian Express
Published: 13.06.2020
This is what we thought of the Samsung Galaxy M21
4.0

Samsung Galaxy M21 review: For those who are still using old Galaxy phones like the Galaxy J2, I think the Galaxy M21 would make logical sense.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Samsung Galaxy M21 review: Yet another value-packed offering
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SamMobile
Published: 08.06.2020
Samsung Galaxy M21 review: Yet another value-packed offering

It's only been a little over a year since Samsung debuted the new Galaxy M lineup of aggressively priced budget ...

Samsung Galaxy M21 What was the review of the Samsung Galaxy M21 smartphone?
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Quora
What was the review of the Samsung Galaxy M21 smartphone?

Answer (1 of 2): Considering the price, the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a decent smartphone. It comes at the price of 12,999 INR. There are also some other smartphones in the market which you can look upon, like Realme 6. If someone can go slightly higher in the budget then there is a Galaxy M30s smart...

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