Official Samsung Galaxy S21 images have leaked

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 18 December 2020

With Samsung set to unveil the Galaxy S21 family in just under a month, it's no surprise that the leaks just keep coming. This morning prolific leaker Evan Blass revealed what appear to be official renders of the entire of the entire S21 range: the Galaxy S21 (pictured above), the Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Here's the Galaxy S21+:

And here's the Galaxy S21 Ultra:

The entire Galaxy S21 family look pretty similar to the Galaxy S20 family, but only the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a curved display. The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will return to a flat display. The back is a different story, however. The three phones all have a camera bump that spills over the edge of the phone. It's a clear shift from squared-off floating camera bumps we saw on the S20.

At this stage, we're not quite sure what material Samsung will use for the phones' backs. Early rumours have suggested the Galaxy S21 may tout a plastic back as with the Galaxy S20 FE, but it's possible plastic could feature across the entire family.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to support a Galaxy Note-esque S Pen, but it is unclear whether it will be bundled in the box. The fact Samsung is adding S Pen compatibility to the S21 Ultra could mean its curtains for the Note.

Here's the complete list of expected Galaxy S21 specifications with our predicted pricing:

Expected Samsung Galaxy S21 specifications

	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Display	6.2-inch OLED	6.7-inch OLED	6.8-inch OLED
Resolution	1080p+	1080p+	Quad HD
Rear Cameras	12MP + 64MP + 12MP	12MP + 64MP + 12MP	108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP
Front Camera	10MP	10MP	10MP
Processor	Exynos 2100	Exynos 2100	Exynos 2100
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 16GB	Up to 16GB
Storage	256GB	256GB or 512GB	256GB or 512GB
Battery	4,000mAh	4,800mAh	5,000mAh
Water-Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68
5G	Optional	Optional	Yes
Price	From $1,349	From $1,499	From $1,999

Samsung is set to take the wraps of the devices on January 14, which could end up being January 15 locally depending on time zones. The devices are expected to be available on shelves January 29, but we're expecting pre-orders will start immediately after Samsung reveals the phones.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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