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Price |
₹ 14,499 onwards
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₹ 11,990 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Mar, 2020
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Nov, 2019
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Android 9.0 PieLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
6.4 inches
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6.53 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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1080x2340 pixels (~ 395 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Yes
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Display Type |
AMOLED
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IPS LCD
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
Super AMOLED
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N/A
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Mediatek Helio P65Ranked #43 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Mali-G72 MP3
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Mali-G52
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RAM |
6 GB
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4 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
USB-C
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microUSB
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Primary Camera |
48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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16MP + 8MP + 2MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (Full HD)
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Other Camera Features |
48MP: f/2.0 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 aperture; 12mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.2 aperture; Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]; EIS
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16MP: F/1.8 Aperture; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide), 2MP: F/2.4 Aperture; Macro camera, HDR, Panorama, Portrait Mode, AI Face Beauty, Slow motion, Time-Lapse, Bokeh, Super wide-angle, Super Macro, Time watermark, Model watermark, Camera filters, Grid, Timer, DOC, AR Stickers, Live Photo
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Secondary Camera |
20MP
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16MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, HDR
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F/2.0 Aperture, HDR
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Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 512 GB
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Yes, up to 256 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
Yes (Wireless)
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Yes
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
8.9 mmMedium
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8.9 mmMedium
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Weight |
188 gmMedium
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193 gmHeavy
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Width |
75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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76.5 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
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Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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Yes, 18W Fast Charging
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Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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5W Reverse Charging; FM Recording; Noise Filtration
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Decent looks and build quality - very similar to the Samsung Galaxy M31, with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - the only major difference is the camera module which houses a triple rear camera
- The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000 mAh battery
- It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front
- Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great
- Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach and work very well
- Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket
- It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution
- Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled
- Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimised for large displays like this
- One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Dark mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M21's AMOLED display), and Always On Display option
- Decent performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - the device is fairly quick to load up apps - multitasking is a breeze
- Decent triple rear camera setup - a 48MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor
- In broad daylight, you'll get consistent, crispy shots with decent dynamic range and sharpness levels are respectable with the primary lens
- The ultra-wide sensor, like on any budget phone, is a good addition - it takes social media-worthy images in great lighting conditions (in low-light, the quality dips and pictures look grainy and noisy, wide-angle shots also have barrel distortion at the edges)
- Live Focus shots are quite good and the camera app does give you the option to set the level of blur before taking a shot - edge detection is very good and the Galaxy M21 does a good job of separating the subject from the background
- The 20MP selfie camera is quite good and takes detailed selfies (though, in low light, the quality goes down a notch and results are grainy)
- Monster 6000 mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Supports 15W fast charging
- If you're someone who consumes a lot of content on their phone, the Galaxy M21 is a good phone for you, it has great AMOLED display, outstanding battery backup that will last you for days
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel
- Design feels a bit dated and underwhelming, there is no spark in Galaxy M21's design as we see in other brand's phones like Xiaomi and Realme
- However, this is an old chipset and heavy gaming isn't best on this phone - the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 are much better options that will handle gaming better than the Galaxy M21
- Photos taken in low-light are average - focusing gets worse in low light and the extreme noise-correction makes images look like water paintings
- Overall, the cameras on the M21 are decent, but there are better cameras available in this price bracket, including the Galaxy M31, which is just a tad bit pricier
- Samsung Galaxy M11 falls behind in fast charging as competitors are offering close to 30W fast charging, the 15W on M21 feels low
- Having said that, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 will still offer you more bang for your buck, overall and when it comes to intensive tasks like gaming, you’ll be better off choosing the Realme 6 or the Redmi Note 8 Pro that are probably the best phones for gaming in this segment
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