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Overview
NeoScore
6.4
#1332 of 6246
- Design & display
- 6.9
- Performance & hardware
- 6.9
- Camera
- 7.5
- Connectivity
- 4.8
- Battery & charging
- 6.4
Strengths
- Its AnTuTu result of 595,000 is better than most phones of its time.
- Its 120 Hz display refresh rate is better than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are among the highest amounts of its time.
Weak points
- At 288 g, it is among the heaviest phones of its time.
- Its 372 ppi pixel density is below average for phones of its time.
- Connectivity is below average for phones of its time.
- Display
- 7.6″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,768 × 2,208 px120 Hz
- Design
- 288 g128.2 mm159.2 mm6.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 PlusOcta-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 595,000Better than 72% of phones
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 12 Mpx · f/1.812 Mpx · f/2.412 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 10 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung W21 5G technical sheet
The Samsung W21 5G suits buyers who want a foldable phone with a large display and capable hardware, but its 288 g weight is among the heaviest of its time. The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at 120 Hz, a refresh rate better than most phones launched around the same time. Its 372 ppi density, however, is below average. The large screen is a draw, while the weight is a clear compromise for carrying and handling.
Its AnTuTu result of 595,000 is better than most phones of its time. The 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage are also among the highest amounts of the period. For photos, 2x optical zoom is among the best; the main camera has optical image stabilization and records 4K video at 60 fps. The 4,500 mAh battery is average for its time. Wired charging at 25 W is above average, and 11 W wireless charging is among the best.
Connectivity is below average, though the phone includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC and USB 3.2. Its camera setup and hardware bring notable strengths, while its weight and lower pixel density define the trade-offs. With a NeoScore of 6.4, the Samsung W21 5G is a stronger fit for buyers who value the foldable design, large display and hardware more than a light phone or especially strong connectivity.
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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W21 5G
Design & display
6.9
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 372 ppi
- 7.5
- Display Features Always-On Display, Touchscreen, HDR10+, Secondary Display
- 3.0
- Weight 288 g
- 2.0
- Body Thickness 6.9 mm
- 10.0
Performance & hardware
6.9
- AnTuTu Score 595,000
- 3.0
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 9.0
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.1 GHz
- 8.4
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.5
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 12 Mpx
- 6.0
- Optical Zoom 2 x
- 5.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
4.8
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, ANT+
- 2.5
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS
- 2.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.4
- Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
- 7.4
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 11 W
- 4.8
- Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging
- 5.7
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- Design & display
- 6.9
- Performance & hardware
- 6.87
- Camera
- 7.49
- Connectivity
- 4.78
- Battery & charging
- 6.37
- NeoScore rank
- #1332 / 6246
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 840
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.1 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 595,000
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
Design
- Body Colors
- Gold
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- Body Width
- 128.2 mm
- Body Height
- 159.2 mm
- Weight
- 288 g
- Body Materials
- Glass
- Foldable
- Yes
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 11 W
Display
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Diagonal
- 7.6″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,768 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,208 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 372 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Always-On Display, Touchscreen, HDR10+, Secondary Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Technologies
- 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5
- Navigation Systems
- GPS
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Type-C, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 3.2
- Max. download speed
- 7,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
W21 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 4K at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Optical Zoom
- 2 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 2 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Main Camera
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Camera System
- Sensor Features
- Gyroscope
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Gyroscope
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