HIGHLIGHTS:
- Samsung launched Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition on 21st July 2021 in India
- It is a new variant of the Samsung Galaxy M21, which was launched in 2020 and was a huge hit
- The expected price of the Samsung Galaxy M21 in Nepal is NRP 20,500 for the base variant of 6/128 GB and NPR 24,000 for the 6/128 GB variant
Samsung Galaxy M21 was a huge success for Samsung. Even people in Nepal loved the smartphone and was able to secure top position in the list of best smartphone under 25000 in Nepal. Samsung has now launched the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition on 21st July 2021. The two smartphones are very similar, while the latter has a little improvement.
Samsung has set the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition price in India to be INR 12,499 (around NPR 19,966) for the base model and INR 14,499 (around NPR 23,161) for the 6/128 GB model. The expected price of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition is Rs. 20,500 for the 4/64 GB variant and Rs. 24,000 for 6/128 GB variant.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition Overview
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 differs from Samsung Galaxy M21 only in terms of rear panel design and has an improved primary camera.
Design and Build Quality
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition has a Super AMOLED 6.4-inches display. It has a peak brightness of 420 nits. Further, the smartphone has a 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Likewise, the screen-to-body ratio is 84.2%. The display refreshes at standard 60Hz. Additionally, the smartphone has a physical dimension of 159 x 75 x 9 mm.
The front camera sits in a dew-drop notch while the rear camera is inside a pill-shaped notch to the top-left corner. Meanwhile, only the primary and ultra-wide camera sits together in the notch, whereas the depth camera sits below, separately.
The rear panel features a striped design, which rarely catches smudges. In the end, it has the branding of Samsung.
The smartphone has a glass front, while the frame and back are plastic-made. It is available in two color options: Arctic Blue and Charcoal Black. The smartphone weighs 192 grams.
For biometrics, it has a fingerprint reader on the rear panel. It is easy to reach and is accurate.
Performance
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition has a powerful Exynos 9611 processor. It is built with a 10 nm manufacturing process. Likewise, the octa-core processor has clocking speeds of 2.3GHz and 1.7GHz.
Mali-G72 MP3 handles the graphics of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. It has options of 6GB RAM combined with 128 GB ROM and 4 GB RAM combined with 64 GB ROM for storage. The ROM is further expandable up to 512 GB.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition boots Android 11 based on One UI 3.1 core out of the box.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition features a triple camera on the rear panel. It has a 48 MP GM2 primary lens whose aperture is f/2.0. Likewise, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view and an aperture of f/2.2 sits below the main camera. And finally, it has a 5 MP depth camera with an f/2.4 lens. The camera features Super-PD Auto Focus that sharpens the images.
The video recording options for the rear camera are 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30fps, and 720p at 240fps.
A 20 MP front camera is present in a dew-drop notch of the display. The selfie camera has a lens of f/2.2. Likewise, it is located at the top center of the display. It can record the footage in 1080p at 30fps.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has a monstrous 6,000 mAh battery of Li-Po. It supports 15W charging that comes along with the box.
Similarly, the battery supports up to 22 hours of internet usage, video playtime of up to 29 hours, music playtime of up to 121 hours, and talk time of up to 49 hours. The smartphone has a USB Type-C port for charging.
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition Specifications
| Body | 159 mm x 75 mm x 9 mm i.e. 6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in Glass front, Glass back, Plastic frame |
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| Weight | 192 grams | |
| Display | 6.4-inches, Super AMOLED 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
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| Chipset | Exynos 9611 (10 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | |
| RAM | 4 GB/ 6 GB RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB/ 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Rear Camera | Triple | 48 MP (f/2.0) primary lens 8 MP (f/2.2), 123-degree, ultra-wide lens 5 MP (f/2.4) depth lens |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps | |
| Front Camera | Single | 20 MP (f/2.2) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Battery | Li-Po 6000mAh 15W fast charging |
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| Security | Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Virtual Light | |
| Sound | 3.5mm headphone jack, Loudspeaker | |
| Color options | Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue | |
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition Expected Price in Nepal and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition price in India is INR 12,499 and INR 14,499 for the 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB model, respectively. Hence, the probable price of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition in Nepal is NPR 20,500 for the 4/64 GB and NPR 24,000 for the 6/128 GB model.
You may purchase the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition from the authorized reseller or the online partner after the smartphone launches here in Nepal. However, there is no information yet about the date of launch in Nepal. Integrated Mobility Solutions (IMS) and Him Electronics are responsible for distributing the Samsung devices in Nepal.
| Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition Variants | Price in India | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition (4/64 GB) | INR 12,499 | NPR 20,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition (6/128 GB) | INR 14,499 | NPR 24,000 |
Other competitors of the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition are Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Oppo F11, Samsung Galaxy M32, etc.
