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Starting at NIS 2,999: Samsung launches the Galaxy S21 series
After all the details have been leaked, it seems that Samsung has not been able to save even one surprise.
The Korean giant has launched the S21 series.
You will not find real innovation in the series, but there are significant updates such as support for the Ultra model in the familiar S-Pen from the Note series.
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Thursday, January 14, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
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Samsung launches today (Thursday) the flagship series Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Unlike previous years, the launch this year was brought forward by a month, with the Korean giant every year launching the series of devices during the months of February-March.
Along with the devices, the company also announces the SmartTag, a device that will help locate other accessories such as keychains, wallets, and alongside it also the Galaxy Buds Live.
The new models will be available in Israel starting today at a suggested retail price of NIS 2,999. The real news: For the first time, the S21 Ultra will come with the S-Pen, a hallmark of the Note series. And what about the 5G? The devices support, but Samsung has not yet activated them, even in the flagship models.
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As expected, the changes in the S21 series are not groundbreaking, and this is an upgrade to the previous series.
"We live in a world of mobile devices, and at a time when many people are working remotely and spending more time at home, we wanted to provide a smartphone experience that meets the tough multimedia requirements of our dynamic daily routine," says TM Roh, president and head of mobile communications business, Samsung Electronics.
"Especially at the present time, we recognize the importance of choice, so the Galaxy S21 series gives you the freedom to choose the best device for your lifestyle and personal needs," he said.
Meet the new Galaxy S21 series (Photo: PR, PR)
The innovations in the series: an improved photo set and pen in the S21 Ultra model
Samsung, as expected, programmatically and materially improves the camera system.
From the software side, the smartphones will include the 8K Snap feature that allows you to capture sharp and clear images from 8K resolution video, it also incorporates the Super Steady feature, which automatically optimizes recordings at a rate of 30-60 frames per second in FHD resolution.
The New Director's View feature allows you to see, activate and select the best image so you can tell the best story.
And it will also be possible to capture video simultaneously with front and rear cameras and get real-time responses with Vlogger View.
Enjoy preview or change angle, zoom or widescreen without losing a single moment with Live Thumbnails.
"Galaxy S21 Ultra users expect that the experience of using a flagship device will improve their creative expression abilities and that the efficiency of use will take them to the next level. , "Samsung said.
They also said that you can use the Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab S-Pen or purchase an S Pen separately with a compatible case.
In addition, Samsung will launch a new S Pen Pro pen, with a longer and thicker design for better grip and control and with Bluetooth functions.
For the first time, the Ultra supports the familiar pen from the Note series (Photo: PR, PR)
Meet: Galaxy S21 and S21 + devices
The S21 series will come with a 6.2-inch screen, while the S21 Ultra will come with a 6.7-inch screen.
Both models will come with a flat screen, meaning not convex like the previous models.
They will also come with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz and support for the HDR10 Plus standard.
At the heart of the smartphone is the Exynos 2100 chipset, and 8 GB of RAM.
The smartphones support the 5th generation link, but it is not yet active in Israel.
The two models share the same photo array that includes three photo sensors: a 12-megapixel sensor with a wide 120-degree angle, with an F / 2.2 aperture key and 1.4-micron pixels, a 12-megapixel main sensor with "Dual Pixel" technology, an aperture key F / 1.8 and 1.8 micron pixels, and a 64-megapixel sensor designed for 3x optical zoom, F / 2.0 aperture key and 0.8 micron pixels.
The other two models will come with a battery of 4,000 mAh and 4,800 mAh (respectively), with the operating system being Android 11, and they support the IP68 standard, which provides protection against dust and water.
According to Samsung Israel, the launch date is expected to be February 4, when the S21 will arrive in purple, lilac, gray, pink and white, with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM at a recommended retail price of NIS 2,999. The Galaxy S21 Plus will be launched in Israel in black, oval, silver, with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM at a recommended retail price of NIS 3,799.
From right to left: the S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra series (Photo: PR, PR)
Ultra model: Will come with the S-Pen
The flagship device, the S21 Ultra will come with a 6.8-inch screen with QHD + resolution with a curved screen, a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, support for the HDR10 + standard, and a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz.
The good news in the S21 is the S-Pen, the hallmark of the Note series that is now also coming to Samsung's flagship device.
Similar to the S21 and S21 + models, the Ultra also shares the same processing unit of the Exynos 2100 processor, with 12GB of RAM.
For the first time, the S21 Ultra supports the S-Pen (Photo: PR, PR)
The Ultra's photo array includes four rear sensors: a 12-megapixel main sensor with a 120-degree wide-angle lens and an F / 2.2 aperture key and 1.4-micron pixels, a 198-megapixel sensor with an F / 1.8 aperture key and 0.8-micron pixels. DualPixel telephoto sensor with 120 megapixels, triple optical zoom and F / 2.4 aperture key and the same 10 megapixel sensor for tenx optical zoom, with F / 4.9 aperture key.
It also supports Wi-Fi in the 6E standard, and Dual Bluetooth connectivity that regulates power consumption economically to extend battery life, with a volume of 5,000 mAh and the operating system version is Android 11. The Ultra will also arrive in Israel starting at 4 p.m. In February, and will be available in two colors: silver and black.
The recommended retail price for the 128GB storage and 12GB RAM is $ 4,699, while the 256GB storage will cost $ 5,199.
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