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Overview
NeoScore
6.4
#1363 of 6247
- Design & display
- 6.2
- Performance & hardware
- 7.0
- Camera
- 7.7
- Connectivity
- 6.3
- Battery & charging
- 5.0
Strengths
- Its 120 Hz display refresh rate is better than most phones of its time.
- Its AnTuTu score is among the highest for phones of its time.
- Its 1/1.76-inch main sensor is larger than average for phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 4,250 mAh battery holds less than average for phones of its time.
- Its 386 ppi is below average for phones of its time.
- At 288 g, it is among the heaviest phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.23″Super AMOLED816 × 2,260 px120 Hz
- Design
- 288 g68 mm159.2 mm16.8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 PlusOcta-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 595,000Better than 98% of phones
- Battery
- 4,250 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 12 Mpx · f/1.812 Mpx · f/2.212 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 10 Mpx
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy W21 5G technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy W21 5G suits buyers looking for a foldable phone with a large, fast display and willing to accept a 4,250 mAh battery that holds less than average for phones of its time. Its 6.23-inch Super AMOLED display runs at 120 Hz, a refresh rate better than most phones launched around the same time. The 386 ppi density, however, is below average.
Performance is a strong point: its AnTuTu score is among the highest for phones of its time, while 12 GB of RAM is also among the largest capacities. Its 256 GB storage is better than most phones launched around the same time. At 288 g, it is among the heaviest phones of its time, a notable trade-off for anyone prioritizing a lighter handset.
The camera system is among the best of its time. The 1/1.76-inch main sensor is larger than average and has optical image stabilization, but its 12 MP resolution is lower than that of most phones. The setup also includes telephoto and ultrawide cameras. Its 25 W fast charging is above average, and the battery supports wireless and reverse charging.
With a NeoScore of 6.4, the Galaxy W21 5G brings together a high-refresh-rate display, generous memory and a camera system that ranks strongly among phones launched around the same time. It makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize a foldable design and performance, while weighing its heavy build, below-average display density and below-average battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
6.2
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 386 ppi
- 8.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Always-On Display, HDR10+, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display
- 4.0
- Weight 288 g
- 2.0
- Usable Surface 73 %
- 4.4
- Body Thickness 16.8 mm
- 1.4
Performance & hardware
7.0
- AnTuTu Score 595,000
- 4.1
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.1 GHz
- 8.4
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.7
- Sensor Size 1/1.76″
- 6.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 12 Mpx
- 6.0
- Camera Features 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.3
- Connectivity Features Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM
- 4.0
Battery & charging
5.0
- Battery Capacity 4,250 mAh
- 6.7
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 6.18
- Performance & hardware
- 6.97
- Camera
- 7.68
- Connectivity
- 6.3
- Battery & charging
- 5.03
- NeoScore rank
- #1363 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 650
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.1 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 595,000
- CPU Description
- 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.10 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Bronze
- Body Thickness
- 16.8 mm
- Body Width
- 68 mm
- Body Height
- 159.2 mm
- Weight
- 288 g
- Usable Surface
- 73 %
- Body Materials
- Glass
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,250 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 21:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.23″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 816 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,260 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 386 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Always-On Display, HDR10+, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+
Audio
- Audio Features
- Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX
Galaxy W21 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2LD
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K2LD
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Laser Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
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13Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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