Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S21

📅 2021 📷 12 MP 🔭 3x tele 🎬 8K24
from $799

📖 Overview

The Galaxy S21 pairs a 12MP f/1.8 OIS main camera with a 12MP ultrawide and a 64MP f/2.0 telephoto delivering 3x hybrid zoom, plus a 10MP front camera. It records up to 8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps, and supports RAW capture via Samsung's Expert RAW app, though it lacks any log video profile. A practical, compact flagship whose telephoto leans on a high-resolution sensor crop rather than a true periscope optic.

📸 Browse 882 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/1.76", f/1.8
Telephoto64MP 3x periscope
Ultrawide12MP
Front camera10MP
Max video8K24
OISYes
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetExynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 (region dependent)
RAM8GB
Storage128/256GB
Display6.2" 120Hz
Weight169g
Water/dust resistanceIP68
OSAndroid
ReleasedJanuary 2021

Manufacturer page Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Samsung Galaxy S21, sourced from SampleShots.

Clear horizon | body of water under blue sky during daytime
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/2000s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Zarif Ali
Bold pink street-art graffiti reads 'life is ART' on a rough concrete wall.
5.9mm · f/2.0 · 1/746s · ISO 25
via Unsplash by George Pagan III
A photograph of the Kaaba surrounded by worshippers, with the Abraj Al Bait clock tower rising behind. The scene captures a moment of collective worship in Mecca.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/950s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Haythem Gataa
people sitting on green grass field near high rise buildings during daytime
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/1600s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by ROMAIN TERPREAU
Pink poppy flowers with seed pods against a blurred wooden fence; a close-up garden still life.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/1414s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Chris DelliSante
Decorative ceramic mosaic sign plaque reading CAFE mounted on a warm plaster wall.
5.9mm · f/2 · 1/60s · ISO 64
via Unsplash by Brunno Tozzo
Vibrant soccer stadium with red seating and a lush green pitch under a bright sky, capturing fans and activity around the field.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/300s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Samuel Regan-Asante
Close-up of a velvety pink rose with glossy green leaves. Soft, blurred background emphasizes the bloom.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/3850s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Haripriya K
Bronze equestrian statue set on a large stone plinth against a sunset by the water; silhouette with horse rearing, a figure in the saddle, and distant boats on the horizon.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/1111s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Nikos Vlachos
An old door framed by lush greenery and vines, standing alone in a natural setting, hinting at mystery and adventure.
5.9mm · f/2.0 · 1/50s · ISO 25
via Unsplash by Alex Harwood
Charming village nestled by the Rhine River, featuring a prominent church spire and historical ruins amidst lush greenery.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/400s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Illia Panasenko
Vibrant blue water fills the Krafla crater under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
2.2mm · f/2.2 · 1/1508s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Pavol Svantner
A stylish arrangement featuring a perfume bottle, a black hair scrunchie adorned with pearls, and two fashion books on a soft, textured background.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/50s · ISO 200
via Unsplash by Zsuzsi Deak
Golden sandstone cliffs descend to a windswept beach with sea stacks and turquoise waves under a blue sky. The scene conveys expansive coastline and rugged geology.
5.9mm · f/2.0 · 1/3000s · ISO 25
via Unsplash by Nazem Kacmazer
Students attentively jot down notes with colorful pens in a classroom setting.
7.1mm · f/2.4 · 1/50s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Aswin Thomas Bony
Majestic dome and arches mirrored in a tranquil pool, with a clear blue sky above and lush trees lining the façade.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/1900s · ISO 50
via Unsplash by Arash Ranjbar
Cathedral with golden domes surrounded by manicured lawns and trees under a clear blue sky.
5.9mm · f/2.0 · 1/2184s · ISO 25
via Unsplash by Sergey Konstantinov
Vibrant pink orchid petals envelop a delicate central bloom, showcasing intricate textures and rich colors.
5.4mm · f/1.8 · 1/270s · ISO 40
via Unsplash by Timothy Dykes

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