Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M21

Name: Samsung Galaxy M21
Brand: Samsung
Price: 699 MYR

Release 2020, Jul 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm Android 10, One UI 2

RM 699.00

Source last updated 14 Feb 2022 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Exynos 9611 (10nm)Chipset 64GB, 4GB RAMRAM & Storage Triple: 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF +Rear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh batteryBattery

Battery life is the headline here. A 6000 mAh cell is a big number even by today's standards, and back in 2020 it made the Galaxy M21 a genuine multi-day phone for light users. Charging tops out at 15W though, so topping up that capacity takes a while. The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 1080 x 2340 and still holds up well for contrast and colour, even without a high refresh rate.

Camera setup is a triple array led by a 48MP main sensor, paired with an 8MP ultrawide and a 5MP depth lens for background blur shots. The 20MP front camera handles selfies and video calls fine. Under the hood, the Exynos 9611 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage (expandable via microSD) is built for everyday use rather than gaming or heavy multitasking.

Samsung Galaxy M21 price in Malaysia starts from RM699, and it comes in Midnight Blue or Raven Black. Given the release date, it's worth checking this against newer options in the same price bracket before deciding.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2020, Jul

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Chipset: Exynos 9611 (10nm)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM & Storage: 64GB, 4GB RAM
External Storage: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
OS: Android 10, One UI 2
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery
Fast charging 15W

Screen

Display size: 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Display type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Body

Dimension: 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
Body Type: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors: Midnight Blue, Raven Black

Connectivity

SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio: FM radio, RDS, recording

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Triple: 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF +
8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm +
5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
HDR