Samsung Unpacked Event HIGHLIGHTS: India among first countries to get Galaxy S21 Ultra, S21 and S21+

Consumers can pre-book the Samsung Galaxy S21 Series starting January 15 across Samsung's Exclusive Stores and retail stores and on Samsung.com and leading online portals. All pre-booked consumers will get Galaxy Smart Tag free and Samsung E-Shop voucher worth Rs 10,000 as free.

As a special offer, they can get Galaxy Watch Active 2 or a combo of Galaxy Buds+ and Travel Adapter with a device of their choice. Consumers can also avail HDFC Bank cashback of up to Rs 10,000 or have an option to avail an upgrade bonus worth Rs 5000.

Pre-booked consumers will start getting deliveries on January 25. The Galaxy S21 Series goes on sale in India on January 29

Here is the full list of Samsung Galaxy S21 series and their prices in India:

Samsung Galaxy S21 (8GB+128GB): Rs 69,999 (Phantom Violet, White, Pink, Grey)

Samsung Galaxy S21 (8GB+256GB): Rs 73,999 (Phantom Violet, White, Grey)

Samsung Galaxy S21+ (8GB+128GB): Rs 81,999 (Phantom Violet, Sliver, Black)

Samsung Galaxy S21+ (8GB+256GB): Rs 85,999 (Phantom Violet, Sliver, Black)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (12GB+256GB): Rs 1,05,999 (Phantom Black, Sliver)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (16GB+512GB): Rs 1,16,999 (Phantom Black)

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 has concluded. You can watch a recap of the whole event here.

Google's SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer on stage. He's talking about how the Galaxy S21 series will support Google Discover content with a single swipe from the homescreen. The Galaxy S21 series will also come with support for Google's RCS messaging. The phones will run Android 11. The Galaxy S21 will also be an Android enterprise recommended device as well.

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will come with triple 64MP cameras and powered by the new Exynos 2100 processors. To read about detailed specifications read more here.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series boxes will only feature a USB Type-C cable and drop the charger. Users will, however, be able to purchase chargers separately. Samsung states ecological reasons over the move, and will not ship chargers to reduce e-waste. 

The Galaxy S21 Ultra, S21 and S21+ will go on sale from January 29. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the only to support S Pen. This time Samsung has two S Pen options: A regular and a Pro variant. To know about the full specifications of the Galaxy S21 Ultra read more here.

Apart from the new S-Pen, Samsung also launched the S-Pen Pro. The S-Pen Pro will be available later in 2021. 

The Galaxy S21 Ultra in the Silver colour option. It also comes in a perfect black version.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra in Black. Samsung says it took a lot of tries to get this Phantom Black colour right.  

Sporting an upgraded spec-sheet over the other two phones, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will feature a quad-camera setup on the back, support for the new S-Pen and more. The S21 Ultra will start at $1,199. Check out all specifications and other details here.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with the 108MP camera. There's an Extreme Ultra Low Light mode as well to ensure the best quality images, even when the human eye might not be able to see well. The phone has Space Zoom, which goes up to 100X Zoom. Samsung says the phone has the company's first-ever Dual-tele lens system. One is an optical 3x lens and one is an optical 10x lens; both are equipped Dual Pixel(2PD) Auto Focus technology for clear shots and to ensure 100X zoom. 

The camera also ensures Ultra Macro feature for extreme closeups up to 5 cms. 

Here is a look at all four colour options of the Galaxy S21 smartphone. The violet is the new colour additiojn.

Samsung Galaxy S21 will start at $799 and the S21 Plus will start at $999. Check out all details on the phones here.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series will allow live camera previews from all the phone's lenses in real-time. This will allow users to see how footage will look before they switch lenses mid-video.

Samsung says the Galaxy S21's Knox Vault, which is its own proprietary chipset level (SoC) security platform will ensure privacy for users. Samsung Galaxy S21 users will have the option of removing location metadata from photos before sharing. A Private Share function will let users control who gets access to the content their send, and how long it’s available.

The Galaxy S21 series gets a new Phantom Violet colour as well. The S21 has a 6.2-inch display, while the S21+ has a 6.7-inch display. Both phones have an adaptive display, with a maximum 120 Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S21 series comes with improvements  to the camera, especially around the Portrait mode. The portrait mode on S21 series will now include virtual studio lighting and AI background effects. These features will also work for selfies. 

Both phones have a similar camera: 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 12MP wide angle camera. Both phones now support 8K video resolution as well. 

Samsung has now announced the Galaxy S21 smartphones. The Galaxy S21, S21+ with 5G support have been announced first. Both have a triple camera setup based on the pictures, which was expected given the numerous leaks. The phones have an adaptive display. 

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus, sporting the new Exynos 2100 chipset, triple-camera setups and more unveiled. The Samsung Galaxy S21 will be available in four colours, while the Galaxy S21 Plus will be available in three colours

Samsung's new Galaxy SmartTag is a Bluetooth tracker that will help you track your wallets, bags and even your pets. They are also end-to-end encrypted, keeping your data safe from all other Galaxy users. The SmartTag also can be rung to find it easily.

The Galaxy SmartTag Plus takes it one step further with Artificial Reality (AR) capabilities. The Galaxy SmartTag trackers will start at $29.99 (about Rs 2,120).

The Galaxy Smart Tag will let users find their belongings, by attaching this tracker to them. It will have a built-in battery, which Samsung says will last a long time. All data collected from the Smart tag will be end-to-end encrypted. These will be available from January 20. 

The Galaxy Buds Pro will be priced starting at $199 (about Rs 14,554) and will be available three colours.

The Galaxy Buds Pro come with an 11-millimeter woofer for deeper bass and a 6.5-millimeter tweeter for treble with minimum distortion, claims Samsung. Further, these buds have three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), which ensures the user is heard as clearly as possible. Samsung is also promising a good fit and will stay secure in the ears, even when a user is running.

Samsung has integrated its new Wind Shield technology into Galaxy Buds Pro , which will filter out wind interference ensuring clearer phone calls. The Galaxy Buds Pro will start at $199 from January 15. The India price is not yet confirmed. 

Samsung showcases the new Galaxy Buds Pro. The new true wireless earbuds will not continue the kidney-bean shape of last year's Galaxy Buds Live. Instead, they will succeed the Galaxy Buds Plus with a rounder, in-ear design. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro feature intelligent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and a new two-way speaker system allowing a richer sound signature, tuned by AKG. The Buds Pro also deliver 360-degree audio immersion. Other features include real-time conversation detector that detects when you are speaking to automatically cut down music volume.

The new Galaxy Buds Pro also improves call quality, cancelling out unwanted noises like wind and traffic. The buds will also be able to intelligently switch between multiple devices when you are multitasking. 

The Galaxy Buds Pro: Pro sound quality, says Samsung. Samsung says the True Active Noise cancellation will cut out 99 percent of the sound. They come in three colours: Violet, which is closer to purple, a copper-gold and a white options. Samsung says the new Galaxy Buds Pro come with a two-way speaker system, using a System-in-package (SIP), which ensures that the Buds stayed small and have the new system. They also come with motion tracking to detect head movement. So when you turn your head, they will recalibrate the direction.  

Samsung's TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business is now on stage. "Last year was an important reminder of how important technology is for all us," he says. Samsung will push innovation further in 2021, he says. Users will be able to personalise their devices further, he adds. The first product which is being showcased is Galaxy Buds Pro. 

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event starts now. Keep watching for more details on upcoming products.

The Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event has begun. 

Samsung is giving away 21 Samsung Galaxy S21 devices to lucky winners. To participate, answer the on-screen questions during the event. Keep watching the Samsung Galaxy live stream and keep an eye out for the questions. 

Samsung could also launch its own version of a SmartTag tracker powered by Bluetooth. Rival Apple has reportedly been working on one, according to many leaks, though the device has not yet launched officially. Will Samsung beat Apple to the punch? 

The Galaxy Buds Pro, which are Samsung's TWS earbuds are also expected at the event. They were earlier accidentally listed on Staples Canda, with a price of CAD 264 or nearly Rs 15,000. They are expected to come in Black Silver, and Violet colour. The specifications also revealed the Buds Pro will have a dedicated Ambient Sound mode to block out ambient sound. They could also come with improved Active Noise Cancellation and be water-resistant with an IPX7 rating.  

It looks like the new Galaxy S21 series could come with S Pen support. The S Pen has been a key feature of the Note series, but several reports have indicated that Samsung plans to kill the Note series and focus more on foldable devices. So this feature could make its way to the S21 phones. However, it is not clear if the S Pen will be bundled with the S series phones, or whether users will have to purchase it separately. 

Going by past history, the phone should be available for pre-booking in India soon after launch. According to social media posts shared by retailer Mahesh Telecom, the S21 series will be up for pre-booking from January 15 itself. The actual sale will likely take place towards end of the month. 

Check out the available colour variants for all the Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices in the leak below. While still not confirmed, it seems Samsung will be releasing the phones in many colours this year. The Galaxy S21 can be seen in four colours including black, white, lavender and pink shades. Meanwhile, both the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra can be seen in five different colour options.  

Samsung Galaxy S21 series colors pic.twitter.com/Qc3fiuwH3F

— Timerin.? (@timerin132914) January 14, 2021

Various leaks ahead of the launch of the Galaxy S21 series have pointed to the regular Samsung Galaxy S21 featuring a polycarbonate plastic back. The leaks we have seen so far suggest that despite a plastic back, the S21 will feature a similar matte-finish look like the other two phones in the series. The higher-end Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra will stick to a glass back with matte colour finishes, add the leaks. 

Allow me to throw my hat into the Samsung ring since people aren't quite sure here:

Plastic on the base S21
Glass on the rest

Not saying that's for sure, but it seems to be what the general consensus is out on

— McGuire Wood (#CES2021) (@Jioriku) January 8, 2021

Final answer to the ultimate S21 question: S21 base model has polycarbonate back. S21 /S21U have the same current gen Gorilla Glass on the back as on the front. https://t.co/N58B5Xnw0v

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 8, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is set to be launched today alongside the Galaxy S21 series. The new true wireless earbuds will, however, not succeed the Galaxy Buds Live from last year, at least in design. Leaks have revealed that the new earbuds will bear a closer resemblance to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus. Check out the leak by Evan Blass (@evleaks) below.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 14, 2021

Tipsters are leaking the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 phones left and right on Twitter. After letting us in on the supposed design and specifications of the new phones, tipsters are now sharing leaked prices of the Galaxy S21 series and its various storage variant. Check out the leak below with the UK prices of the phone. While these leaks cannot be confirmed until the phone is officially unveiled, they seem to give a rough idea of the actual price. 

Samsung Galaxy S21 Price List for the UK ?? (Don't Convert)

Galaxy S21:
128GB- £769
256GB- £819

Galaxy S21+ /Plus:
128GB- £949
256GB- £999

Galaxy S21 Ultra:
128GB- £1,149
256GB- £1,199

Galaxy Buds Pro: £219
Galaxy SmartTag: £29

Do you guys like these prices? #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/3ZHOLmep93

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) January 14, 2021

Korean Pop band BTS will be featured in the new Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event. The K-Pop band has a long history with Samsung and it seems the band will be seen promoting the new Samsung Galaxy S21 series phones and the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds at today's event. It remains to be seen if we get a special purple BTS edition of the Samsung Galaxy S21 phones like last year. 

You already know what’s going down. #SamsungUnpacked starts soon at https://t.co/awax85dqBW #GalaxyxBTS pic.twitter.com/p6UMqbvzfP

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) January 14, 2021

Multiple leaks by tipsters on Twitter have pointed to the new Galaxy S21 phones ditching the charger in the box, at least on the Ultra variant. Check out this tweet by Evan Blass (@evleaks) that reveals the packaging of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which will apparently be "ultra-kind to the environment" by skipping the charger in the box. Samsung is the latest brand to adopt the no-charger strategy in favour of minimising E-waste, even getting some flak for it after the brand removed all its posts mocking Apple taking the same step for the iPhone 12 series.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 13, 2021

More leaks ahead of the launch have revealed the design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. The Galaxy S21 Ultra can be seen sporting five camera sensors and a flash in new leaks. The S21 Ultra also appears to be decently thick phone compared to the two other phones in the series. This goes in line with rumours suggesting the Ultra will feature a large 5,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus will seemingly feature only triple camera sensors with a flash. All three phones will apparently ditch glossy bac finishes in favour of a matte finish.

Samsung sent #MrTTechie a few demos ahead of tomorrow’s #Unpacked2021 event. Thread of my first impressions ... #WeTheTechies #SamsungUnpacked #Samsung #GalaxyS21Series pic.twitter.com/wwyP2QswKr

— Mr.Techie - We The Techies (@We_The_Techies) January 13, 2021

A number of leaks have shown what the Samsung Galaxy S21 series phones could look like ahead of the launch. Check out the video below that shows the design of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus. The video shows a triple camera layout and a purple coloured variant with what looks like a matte finish on the glass back of the phone. 
Explore all leaks on the Galaxy S21 series so far here.

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