Samsung S21 series gets Android 12-based One UI 4 update
What's the story
Samsung has started releasing the One UI 4 stable update for the Galaxy S21 series, which includes the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models. The update is based on Android-12'>Android 12 and is said to reach older handsets and tablets in the coming months. It brings new customization options, privacy features, and an enhanced experience while using third-party apps.
Context
Why does it matter?
Samsung Galaxy S21 series is the first line-up from the company to receive the Android 12-based One UI 4 update. The tech giant has also provided a list of other devices, which will soon receive the firmware. One UI 4 is Samsung's latest custom user interface for Android devices and brings a host of improvements along with new customizations.
Details
Everything to know about One UI 4
The One UI 4 update brings new color palettes for a personalized look of home screens, menus, and icons. Users also get inbuilt redesigned widgets and a variety of emojis, GIFs, and stickers. With the firmware, the phone alerts you when a third-party app uses your microphone and camera. There is also a new privacy dashboard that provides all the settings and controls.
Design and display
The phones provide HDR10+ support
The Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra feature an IP68 rating with a punch-hole design and an in-display fingerprint sensor. They sport a 6.2-inch, 6.7-inch, and 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, respectively, with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution on S21 and S21+ and a QHD+ (1440x3200 pixels) resolution on S21 Ultra. The trio offers a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
Cameras
S21 and S21+ pack a 10MP selfie camera
Samsung S21 and S21+ sport a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto camera. For selfies, there is a 10MP front-facing shooter. S21 Ultra flaunts a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 10MP periscope telephoto snapper with 10x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. Up front, it has a 40MP selfie shooter.
Internals
The trio offers both wired and wireless charging support
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra are powered by an Exynos 2100/Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. They pack a 4,000mAh, 4,800mAh, and 5,000mAh battery, respectively, with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging support. For connectivity, they offer support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 5G, and a Type-C port.