Galaxy S21 Specs Leaked... Ultra Features Zoom Improvements and S Pen Support

Galaxy S21 Released in Three Models: 6.2, 6.7, and 6.8 Inches
Reduced Bezels and Less Camera Bump... Ultra Supports S Pen
Improved Zoom Function... Larger Image Pixel Size

Galaxy S21 rendering image (Source=Ice Universe Twitter). The Galaxy S21 Ultra model is expected to have a reduced camera bump as the camera module design has changed to fit more closely with the back. The bezel thickness is also thinner, and the front camera size is smaller.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The camera of the Galaxy S21 is being upgraded to the next level. The Ultra model adds one more telephoto lens and significantly enhances the 10x optical zoom function.

According to IT specialist media Android Police and IT tipster Ice Universe on the 15th (local time), the Galaxy S21 Ultra model will be equipped with 10x optical zoom and dual pixel autofocus features. Optical zoom allows magnification without image quality degradation. Although the previous model also supported 10x zoom, improvements in sensors and other components are expected to evolve the performance to the next level.

The Galaxy S21 will be released in three models: the 6.2-inch Galaxy S21, the 6.7-inch Galaxy S21 Plus, and the 6.8-inch Galaxy S21 Ultra. The screen of the Galaxy S21 Ultra model is 0.1 inches smaller than its predecessor, but the screen sizes of the other models remain the same. Regarding S Pen support, Android Police explained, "It has been confirmed that the Ultra model will support the S Pen, but the S Pen will not be included."

Galaxy S21 Plus Rendering Image (Source: Ice Universe Twitter)

The Galaxy S21 Ultra model will have an additional telephoto lens, and changes are expected in the image sensor and pixel size. The Galaxy S21 Ultra model will feature a 108-megapixel main camera, two 10-megapixel telephoto lenses, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The previous model was equipped with a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 48-megapixel telephoto camera, and depth vision.

Ice Universe analyzed, "As the pixel size of the Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera increases from 0.8 micrometers to 1.22, it will support the most powerful optical zoom system ever." This means that the zoom function will be enhanced as the pixels can capture more light.

Galaxy S21 Ultra Case (Source=Ice Universe Twitter)

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus will be equipped with three cameras with identical specifications: a 12-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The screen refresh rate is 120Hz for both, but the Galaxy S21 Ultra model is expected to feature an LPTO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) display.

The Galaxy S21's AP will apply Qualcomm's Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 and support Android 11. Battery specifications are 4000mAh for the Galaxy S21, 4800mAh for the Galaxy S21+, and 5000mAh for the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Galaxy S21 will be released in Phantom Violet, Pink, Gray, and White; the Plus model in Silver, Black, and Violet; and the Ultra in Silver and Black.

Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics is expected to hold an unpack event for the Galaxy S21 unveiling in mid-January next year, about a month earlier than usual, and start pre-orders for the Galaxy S21 on the same day. This schedule is more than a month ahead of the previous Galaxy S series timeline, which was unveiled in February and released in March.

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