Samsung launches Galaxy S21 series with 5G: specs, pricing and availability in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Samsung Electronics officially unveiled on Thursday, January 14, the Galaxy S21 series with 5G, packed with "most advanced and intelligent pro-grade camera system and head-turning iconic design."

Latest devices are the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra which offer flagship mobile experience.

Samsung launches Galaxy S21 series with 5G
Samsung launches Galaxy S21 series with 5G. Photo Credit: Samsung Electronics

Galaxy S21 was designed for those who want a light design and compact 6.2-inch display. Galaxy S21+ sports an expanded 6.7-inch display and a larger battery, perfect for marathon gamers and binge-watchers. Galaxy S21 Ultra is the largest member of the series with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Samsung's "most intelligent screen yet."


For the first time, users no longer have to decide between the smoothness of a 120Hz refresh rate and a Quad HD+ display — on S21 Ultra, you can choose both. The screen’s refresh rate adjusts to the content you’re viewing from 10Hz to 120Hz to ensure you enjoy the best image while staying power efficient to stretch your battery life even further.

Compared with the Galaxy S20, S21 Ultra offers a 25% brighter picture at a 1,500nits of peak brightness, the brightest on a Galaxy smartphone. With a 50% improved contrast ratio, it delivers crystal-clear, immersive images, even when outside. S21 series has Eye Comfort Shield to help reduce eye fatigue.

The Galaxy S21 series introduces an all-new, iconic Contour Cut Camera housing that seamlessly blends into the device’s metal frame for a sleek, yet striking, aesthetic.

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ have triple rear camera while S21 Ultra has quad rear camera. Galaxy S21 packs all the power you need to process photos, record 8K videos.

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can shoot in 4K at 60fps across all lenses including front and rear four lenses on S21 Ultra, so you can shift to a different perspective with the same quality.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra features 100x Space Zoom which is powered by Samsung’s first-ever Dual-tele lens system – one optical 3x and one optical 10x both equipped Dual Pixel(2PD) AF – so you can capture clear shots even when you are away from the action.

Galaxy S21 Ultra’s improved Bright Night sensor is Samsung’s biggest leap yet in low-light photography. With improved Night Mode, noise reduction and 12MP Nona-binning technology, you can capture challenging shots – like a dimly-lit room, or a landscape at night – quickly and with excellent quality.


The Galaxy S21 features the latest and most advanced smartphone chipset yet in a Galaxy for greater speed, energy efficiency, and advanced computing capabilities to support 5G connectivity and on-device AI.

Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the first smartphones to support Wi-Fi 6E. You will be able to enjoy more bandwidth and a faster internet connection.

full specs Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus

full specs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Pricing and availability in the Philippines


Here's the official pricing of Samsung Galaxy S21 series
  • Galaxy S21 5G: Php 47,990
  • Galaxy S21 Plus 5G: Php 57,990
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 12GB/256GB: Php 69,990
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 16GB/512GB: Php 79,990

Those who will pre-order will benefit from the promo from January 15 to 28, 2021.
  • Free Galaxy Buds Pro Black and a Galaxy SmartTag
  • Free YouTube Premium for 4 months
  • Free shipping in select areas of Luzon. Restrictions apply.
  • 3 months 0% installment with Metrobank credit cards

Customers may also pre-order via Globe or Smart until January 24.

S21 Plus and Ultra units are set to arrive on January 29 while the base S21 be available in the country on February 5.

— The Summit Express


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