Thinking about buying a brand new smartphone for a number of reasons, some of us go directly to mobile phone stores, where about a hundred different mobile devices are presented, and where specialists can advise them. All samples have different technical characteristics, different functionality, and, depending on this, the cost. But do not forget that consultants or sales managers are interested in you leaving them with an expensive purchase, therefore, first of all, they will try to offer you smartphones of a more expensive price segment. But expensive does not always mean high quality and reliable. Therefore, our advice is to study preliminary reviews of some new items and only then, having made a decision, they are already going to buy. Our review is also devoted to a new product in the Samsung lineup, the Samsung Galaxy M21 smartphone, and is aimed at helping you determine with your purchase.
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This is one of the world's top companies. More than one thousand high-quality goods have been released under her name. Surely, each of us in the house has at least one element of household appliances from this manufacturer.
The line of M series smartphones belongs to the budget. It includes smartphones with basic parameters. They have a single characteristic - a frameless display. This is conditional. And we are moving on to the review of new items from Samsung.
Less than a month after entering the market Galaxy M31as the company today added another device to this lineup - the Samsung Galaxy M21. The smartphone is a bit stripped down compared to the M 31 version, but at the same time more affordable. As we know, one of the distinguishing features of the Galaxy M line is a decent autonomy of devices, and in this regard, this parameter was not cut in the model we are considering. The phone is equipped with a 6000 mAh battery. There is support for 15W fast charging. That ensures functioning for a long time. In the case when the phone needs to be charged quickly, this is possible, in 1 hour you can charge the smartphone by 45%.
Let's start with what you see when you open the box with your brand new phone.
There is nothing new, the manufacturers will not put in it, here - everything that is also when buying other models of the M series. Unfortunately, the set does not include headphones, a case that would protect the case, a film that performs the same function. But here's what's included in the starter kit:
The design is similar to its predecessor - M31. By weight, they are very light, despite the impressive volume of the battery. Many are intimidated by the fact that the back cover is glossy. After all, this is the most vulnerable place for scratches. But the problem is easily solved by using a protective case. On the front side, you will find the same drop-shaped cutout for the camera. For most, this design decision is already slightly outdated and I want to see something new already. Well, someone does not attach any importance to this parameter.
The manufacturers have protected the phone with a special coating - Gorilla Glass 3. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back cover to unlock the smartphone. Auto face recognition can be used for the same function.
The body is made of plastic and two colors have been chosen for its color scheme - black and blue. I would also like to see in this parameter some bright color, for example, white. But it is still possible that manufacturers will introduce this color in the future, who knows.
Today, most smartphones come with a large enough screen. This is because a mobile phone replaces many a personal computer, TV or game console. Therefore, more and more buyers prefer a phone with a large diagonal. An impressive 6.4-inch diagonal cannot leave anyone indifferent. Support for HD quality allows you to view videos and photos in comfort, exposing them to clear details. In the phone settings, you can control its brightness yourself. All technical parameters of the display refer to the budget version of the smartphone.
We do not think that someone can be indifferent to the camera parameters when buying a smartphone. After all, our whole life in recent years has dictated to us the tendency to capture every moment of our everyday life. We reviewed the smartphone from this point of view and here's what we found out. The phone is equipped with a triple camera. The main one has 48 megapixels with LED flash. There is an 8 megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 5 megapixel depth sensor. These are good numbers for this budget sample. The camera can shoot video in 4K. Each sensor is suitable for a different shooting mode. For example, a wide-angle camera is great for taking pictures of landscapes, and a depth sensor can be used to capture good quality portraits. Of course, the quality is better if you shoot in a location with good lighting.
As for the front camera, it has a quality of 20 megapixels, and the pictures are also high quality.
This sample lacks some options, such as macro photography and optical stabilization. But in fact, this is not so important, because the main characteristics are preserved. And with the ability to use the settings, you can achieve the desired effect. And this is the main thing.
The manufacturers chose the Android 10 system with OneUI 2.0 shell for this model. This is a definite advantage over competitors.
If we talk about processor power, then this smartphone model is not suitable for those who like to "gamble". But this does not mean that he is weak, no. Moderate daily use is possible without too much stress on the device. If the graphics are adjusted according to average values, the processor will respond to this briskly.
Memory is also an important parameter when choosing a device. Someone needs a smartphone to store a large amount of information, this includes: videos, photos, text documents, documents of a different format, applications and games. There are even those who work in the phone through special programs - applications that allow you to perform certain actions remotely. This sample takes into account all the wishes.
There is an option to purchase a phone with memory in two versions, namely:
These are good indicators, given the fact that there is a separate slot for additional memory - a memory card up to 512 GB.
The release of the smartphone to the Indian market was dated the twenties of March of this year, and the average price in Russia is planning to be around 15 500 thousand rubles.
Parameter | Characteristic |
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Screen Technology | Super amodel |
Diagonal | 6.4 inch |
Number of colors | 16M |
Area | 100.5 sq. Cm. |
Screen-to-body ratio | 84,2% |
Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19,5:9 |
Protection | Special glass |
Body dimensions | 159Х75,1х8.9 mm |
Material | Plastic, glass |
Weight | 188 g |
Colors | Black and blue |
Fingerprint scanner | On the back cover |
Unlockability | Fingerprint scan, automatic face recognition |
Main camera parameters | Triple sensor: main - 48 MP, wide-angle - 8 MP, depth sensor - 5 MP |
Aperture | f / 2.0; f / 2.2; f / 2.2 respectively |
Flash | LED |
Video Resolution | 4K, Full HD |
Extra options | Face recognition, geo position, HDR |
Front-camera | 20 megapixels |
Photo resolution | 7744x5184 |
Aperture | f / 2.0 |
Flash | Screen |
Video Resolution | Full HD |
RAM | 4/6 GB |
OVU | 64/128 GB |
Memory card | Micro SD up to 512 GB |
OS | Android 10 |
Shell | One UI 2.0 |
Battery volume | 6000 mAh |
Fast charging | there is |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
Wi-Fi 5 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotsport, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth 5 | HOGP, PBAP / PAB, PAN OOP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
USB 2 | Charging, storage, OTG |
Number of SIM cards | 2 |
Working hours | alternating |
Speaker | Mono |
Radio | there is |
Considering this relatively budget device, we can affirmatively note the good value for money, quality and reliability. The manufacturers took into account the basic requirements of consumers - camera, screen, memory and battery. In other words, users can comfortably watch videos, explore social media, and simply enjoy reading a book. As for playing games, no one will categorically answer, because there is such an opportunity, but only taking into account a simple strategy, otherwise the processor may start to slow down all work. Therefore, if you plan to use the phone in a moderate mode, without overloading it with tasks, we recommend purchasing it. Galaxy M 21 can compete with its Chinese counterparts in terms of its characteristics. And the advantages will be a thin case, modern software.