Last year Samsung launched the Samsung W20 5G in China. This year Samsung launched its second model W21 5G foldable smartphone. Contextually, this is not a new phone. Because a few days ago, the Chinese version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in the global market. Samsung has maintained that tradition in South Korea this year.
But there is not much difference in the design or specification of Galaxy Z Fold 2 and W21 5G phone but some things have changed.
E.g.-
1) The design of the back panel has changed.
2) There is a vertical line from the top to the bottom of the panel.
3) A new color called Glitter Gold has been brought for premium look.
4) Samsung W21 5G phone has two regular nano SIM card slots, but Galaxy Z Fold 2 phone only had the advantage of e-SIM.
Price of Samsung W21 5G
The phone is priced at 19,999 yuan (about Rs 2.23 lakh in Indian currency) in the Chinese market. It is available in a single variant, 12GB 512GB storage. The phone has been prebooked, you can also pre-book the phone.
In India, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is priced at Rs 1,49,999. This phone is available with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant .
Samsung W21 5G Full Specifications
General
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | W21 5G |
| Release date | 4th November 2020 |
| Launched in India | No |
| Form factor | Foldable |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Colours | Gold |
Display
| Screen size (inches) | 7.60 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1768×2208 pixels |
Second display
| Screen size (inches) | 6.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 816×2260 pixels |
Hardware
| Processor | octa-core (1×3.09GHz + 3×2.4GHz + 4×1.8GHz) |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Internal storage | 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) + 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) |
Software
| Operating system | Android 10 |
| Skin | One UI 2.5 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
Sensors
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
