Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra, which are now available for pre-order on the company’s site. These are Samsung’s latest and maybe only ‘candy bar’ style flagships of 2021.
First and foremost, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in Canada in ‘Phantom Pink,’ ‘Phantom Violet,’ ‘Phantom White’ and ‘Phantom Grey.’ The 128GB variant of the handset costs $1,129.99, and the 256GB variant is priced at $1,199.99. The 256GB model of the device is only available in Phantom Grey.
The Samsung Galaxy S21+, on the other hand, is available in ‘Phantom Violet,’ ‘Phantom Silver’ and ‘Phantom Black.’ This smartphone costs $1,399.99 for the 128GB version and $1,469.99 for the 256GB variant. The 256GB of the smartphone is only available in Phantom Black.
It’s worth noting this is one of the first occasions that Canadians get all the same colour variants as other countries.
Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available in ‘Phantom Black’ and ‘Phantom Silver’. The 128GB variant of the handset costs $1,649.99, the 256GB variant is priced at $1,719.99 and lastly, the 512GB variant that’s only available in Phantom Black, costs $1,889.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Display
6.2-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
6.7-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
6.8-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 1,440 x 3,200 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
Processor
Snapdragon 888
Snapdragon 888
Snapdragon 888
RAM
8GB of RAM
8GB of RAM
12GB of RAM, 16GB of RAM
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions (in.)
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm
165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm
Weight
172g
202g
228g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.8, wide) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 3x zoom) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
12-megapixel (f/1.8, wide) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 3x zoom) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
108-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS wide) + 10-megapixel (f/4.9, 10x zoom, OIS), 10-megapixel (f/2.4, 3x zoom, OIS)+ 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
Front Facing Camera
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
40-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Battery
4,000mAh
4,800mAh
5,000mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Misc
Colours: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet
Colours: Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, Phantom Violet, ultra wideband
Colours: Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, 120Hz @ WQHD+, S Pen compatibility, ultra wideband
Display
Samsung Galaxy S21
6.2-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
Samsung Galaxy S21+
6.7-inch Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
6.8-inch Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 1,440 x 3,200 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz display, HDR10+
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S21
Snapdragon 888
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Snapdragon 888
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Snapdragon 888
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S21
8GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S21+
8GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
12GB of RAM, 16GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S21
128GB, 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21+
128GB, 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy S21
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
Samsung Galaxy S21+
161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy S21
172g
Samsung Galaxy S21+
202g
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
228g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S21
12-megapixel (f/1.8, wide) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 3x zoom) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
Samsung Galaxy S21+
12-megapixel (f/1.8, wide) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 3x zoom) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
108-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS wide) + 10-megapixel (f/4.9, 10x zoom, OIS), 10-megapixel (f/2.4, 3x zoom, OIS)+ 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 120-degree FOV, ultrawide)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy S21
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy S21+
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
40-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Samsung Galaxy S21
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Android 11, One UI 3.1
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S21
4,000mAh
Samsung Galaxy S21+
4,800mAh
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
5,000mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S21
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy S21
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy S21
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy S21
January 14, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21+
January 14, 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
January 14, 2021
Misc
Samsung Galaxy S21
Colours: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Colours: Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, Phantom Violet, ultra wideband
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Colours: Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, 120Hz @ WQHD+, S Pen compatibility, ultra wideband
It’s worth noting the prices because the Samsung Galaxy S21 is $120 cheaper than the S20 when it launched, and the S21+ is $179 cheaper than the S20+. However, the S21 and S21+ are somewhat of a downgrade from last year’s models in some ways. The S21 Ultra is also about $200 cheaper than the S20 Ultra, but it’s honestly an upgrade — for the most part.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra will be available at Samsung Experience Stores and participating carriers on January 29th. Pre-orders for the smartphone are available on January 14th. If you pre-order the S21 Ultra you’ll also get a free Galaxy Buds Pro and a Galaxy SmartTag. And if you pre-order either the S21+ and S21, you’ll get a gift with purchase with the Galaxy Buds Live and a Galaxy SmartTag.
The Samsung Experience Store also offers custom colours like Phantom Brown, Phantom Navy and Phantom Titanium for the S21 Ultra and Phantom Gold and Phantom Red for the Galaxy S21+.
This story will be updated with carrier pricing when it becomes available. *We did not include Bring it Back pricing.
Telus
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $68.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 256GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $71.67 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $78.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Violet, Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $58.33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 256GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $61.33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Grey, Phantom Violet): $0 upfront, $47.08 monthly
Check out Telus’ website for more pricing options.
Koodo
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): as low as $858 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 256GB (Phantom Black): as low as $928 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB (Phantom Black): as low as $1098 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Violet/Phantom Black): as low as $608 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 256GB (Phantom Black): as low as $678 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom White): as low as $338 on a Tab Plus plan, $33 monthly
Check out Koodo’s website for more pricing options.
Bell
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $68.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $78.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Violet/ Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $58.33 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet): $0 upfront, $47.08 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB (Phantom Grey): $0 upfront, $50.00 monthly
Check out Bell’s website for more pricing options.
Rogers
Based on two-year plans:
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- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $68.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 256GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $71.67 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $78.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Violet/ Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $58.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 256GB (Phantom Black): $0 upfront, $61.25 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet): $0 upfront, $47.09 monthly
Check out Roger’s website for more pricing options.
Fido
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): as low as $850 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 256GB (Phantom Black): as low as $919 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 512GB (Phantom Black): as low as $1089 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Violet/Phantom Black): as low as $600 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 256GB (Phantom Black): as low as $669.84 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom White): as low as $330 on a Tab Plus plan, $33.34 monthly
Check out Fido’s website for more pricing options.
Eastlink
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $73 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Violet/ Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $60 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet): $0 upfront, $48 monthly
Check out Eastlink’s website for more pricing options.
Sasktel
Based on two-year plans:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $52.50 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $1259 upfront, $0 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $0 upfront, $38.75 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21+ 128GB (Phantom Black/Phantom Silver): $929.99 upfront, $0 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom Grey, Phantom White): $0 upfront, $27.92 monthly
- Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB (Phantom Grey, Phantom White): $669.99 upfront, $0 monthly
Check out Sasktel’s website for more pricing options.
More to come…
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