Samsung Galaxy M21 2023 Review: Impressive Features and Performance
Introduction:
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2023 offers a compelling package with its standout display, massive battery, powerful processor, and impressive camera capabilities. In this comprehensive review, we'll explore the strengths and weaknesses of the phone, shedding light on its key features and specifications.
Design and Build:
Following the typical design language of its price range, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2023 features a plastic construction, except for the front glass panel. Its design closely resembles other phones in the M series, maintaining consistent elements like the rear fingerprint sensor and camera module design. The phone supports up to 4G networks and dual Nano SIM cards with dual standby capability.
Display and Interface:
The phone boasts a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. With a pixel density of 403 pixels per inch and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, the screen offers vibrant visuals. The display covers 84.2% of the front surface and achieves a brightness of 420 nits. It runs on Android 11 with Samsung's One UI 3.1 Core interface.
Performance and Hardware:
Powered by the Exynos 9611 octa-core processor (four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz), manufactured using a 10nm process, the phone strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency. The Mali-G72 MP3 GPU handles graphics tasks. It comes in two memory configurations: 4GB RAM with 64GB storage or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable via microSD.
Battery and Charging:
One of the standout features is the enormous 6000mAh non-removable lithium-polymer battery, supporting 15W fast charging through a USB Type-C 2.0 port. This battery capacity ensures prolonged usage without frequent recharging.
Camera System:
The Galaxy M21 2023 features a triple rear camera setup:
- 48MP primary camera with F2.0 aperture and a 26mm lens.
- 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with F2.2 aperture.
- 5MP depth sensor with F2.2 aperture.
The camera system supports HDR and panorama modes, along with gyro-EIS for video stabilization. It can record 4K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 30fps. The front camera is a 20MP sensor with F2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps.
Pros:
- Massive battery capacity.
- Impressive Super AMOLED display.
- Efficient and capable processor.
- Powerful camera system.
- Competitive pricing.
Cons:
- Relatively slow charging compared to the battery size.
Conclusion:
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2023 presents a strong contender in its price range, offering a comprehensive package with only a minor setback in charging speed. Despite this, it competes well with other smartphones in its category, such as the Realme C25s and Infinix Hot 10T.
(Note: This review is based on the information available at the time of writing and may not reflect future updates or changes.)
