Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 in 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. The device later got updated to the Android 11 OS, and now, it is followed by the Android 12 OS. Samsung is pushing the One UI 4.1 update based on Android 12 OS for M21 models in India.

The update comes months after its siblings Galaxy A52 and A42 got the Android 12 update. The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the build number M21FXXU2CVCC. It is currently released in India and it brings the newest April 2022 security patch.

The new update for the Galaxy M21 brings all the Android 12 features and also has the One UI 4.1 features. Users get revamped UI design with the new color palette feature. It has thicker slider bars and improved widgets, as noted by SamMobile. Other features include picture-in-picture mode, redesigned Device Care section, and more.

The update has also added the improved versions of all stock applications. This includes Bixby, Bixby Routines, Messages, Phone, Gallery, and others. One of the most notable features, which will compete head-to-head with iOS, also comes on board with the new update on the Galaxy M21. We are talking about the camera and mic indicators, where if an app is using your microphone or camera you will see an indication.

Samsung Galaxy M21 users should have received the OTA update notification. If not, you can update your device manually by going over to Settings > Software update.

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Last week, we learned the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition smartphone. Today, Amazon has revealed its key highlights. Additionally, its moniker is also confirmed – Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition, and it will hit the markets on July 21 at 12 PM IST.

According to a fresh listing of Amazon India, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition a.k.a. the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition will pack a mammoth 6,000mAh battery. The phone is also touted to feature an FHD+ sAMOLED screen and a 48MP primary camera.

Moreover, Amazon India’s landing page reveals the design of the smartphone. The Galaxy M21 2021 Edition will have a rear design with a textured back panel. It will have a rear-facing fingerprint scanner at the upper half of the rear, and the main camera island will be divided into two parts.

Corroborating the listing with previous leaks, the phone will feature triple rear cameras. It will be led by a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. While the landing page does not reveal anything about its chipset, we’ve got leaks revealing Exynos 9611 processor inside the phone. It is said to come in a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and is expected to go on sale in the Amazon Prime Day Sale (July 26).

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Samsung announced the Galaxy M21 last year in March 2020 in India. A fresh leak reveals that the company is working on a new variant of the same phone called the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. The M21’s model number is SM-M215F, whereas the upcoming phone has an SM-M215G model number. The SM-M215G handset was previously seen with the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition moniker at the Google Play Console. A fresh leak by 91mobiles has revealed the specifications of the smartphone. However, the report claims that the device will be called the Galaxy M21 2021 edition.

The publication revealed that the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition will have the same specs as the existing Galaxy M21. The only noticeable difference is that the 2021 model will be loaded with the latest One UI 3.1 flavored Android 11 OS.

Since the phone is said to arrive with the same specs, it is likely to end up as the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition. To recollect, the South Korean company launched the Galaxy M31 Prime Edition, which came with the same specs as the existing M31. However, the Prime Edition came with Amazon ecosystem apps and complimentary Prime membership of 3 months. The same perks can be expected from the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition.

Samsung Galaxy M21 (Prime) 2021 Edition specifications

In terms of specs, it may come with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED HD+ display, a 20-megapixel front camera, and a triple camera system that has a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel depth assist lens. The back panel of the phone is expected to feature a traditional fingerprint scanner.

The Exynos 9611 may drive the phone with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. It may feature a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy M31 and the Galaxy M21 in India in early 2020. In the second half of the year, the company introduced the Galaxy M31 Prime Edition. As the name suggests, this version of the handset comes with Amazon apps and services. Interestingly, the Galaxy M21 did not get a similar variant last year. But it is set to release now; more than a year after the phone’s initial debut.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has been spotted on multiple websites. This smartphone with model number SM-M215G is currently listed on the Samsung India website’s support page, Google Play Console, and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards).

Unfortunately, these listings do not reveal anything about the handset. However, going by Galaxy M31 Prime Edition, we expect the Galaxy M21 Prime Edition to feature the exact same set of specs as the vanilla Galaxy M21 but with pre-loaded Amazon apps, a 3-month Amazon Prime subscription, and a slightly higher price tag.

Hence, the forthcoming Samsung phone should come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9611 SoC, 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (depth) triple camera setup, 20MP selfie camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging.

As of now, there’s no official word from either Samsung or Amazon regarding the launch of this smartphone in India.

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Samsung introduced the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 in the first half of 2020 in India. Since their launch, the former has received two price cuts so far, however, the latter’s price was dropped only once. Now, these devices have received another price cut in the country.

The previous price drops of Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M21 were limited to the offline channels. That’s the case with this new price cut as well. With the latest one, the offline price tags of these models finally match those of online.

Interested customers can now purchase the Galaxy M11 base variant with a 3GB + 32GB storage configuration for ₹9,999, whereas the higher 4GB + 64GB variant will cost them ₹10,999. In other words, this smartphone has received a flat ₹1,000 price cut in India.

On the other hand, the Galaxy M21 now costs ₹12,999 for the lower 4GB + 64GB version and ₹14,999 for the higher 6GB + 128GB variant. It has also got a ₹1,000 price just like the previous phone.

Also, as mentioned earlier, the prices of these Samsung phones are now the same across both offline and online retailers. Hence, if you don’t find any of these devices in stock online, you can just grab it from your nearby retail store for the exact same price.

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A few days back, the Galaxy M31 became the first Samsung budget smartphone to receive the One UI Core 3.0 update based on Android 11. Now, the same update has started rolling out to an even cheaper Galaxy M21 and Galaxy F41 handsets.

Samsung has been seeding the One UI 3.0 stable update to the eligible devices since December. Up until the last few days, the update was only available for the flagship smartphones and tablets. But now, the South Korean tech giant has begun to release the update for budget phones as well.

The first affordable Samsung handset to get the stripped-down One UI Core 3.0 update was Galaxy M31. Now, this update is also live for Galaxy M21 and Galaxy F41 in India. 

The Android 11 update for these devices comes with firmware version M215FXXU2BUAC and F415FXXU1BUAC respectively. Apart from bringing new features, the latest update also bumps up the security patch level to January 2021

The Galaxy M21 and the Galaxy F41 are receiving the One UI Core 3.0 update at the same time as they are basically the same phone with a different primary sensor. Also, the Galaxy F41 is known as Galaxy M21s in Brazil, and therefore, it should also get the update soon along with other regional variants of Galaxy M21.

Anyway, if you own any of these smartphones, then head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether your unit has got the update yet.

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Flipkart and Amazon’s biggest sale is about to end on October 13. The users can save a lot by availing of exceptional discounts on smartphones from the ongoing Great Indian Festival and Big Diwali Sale by the end of the day. The users can enjoy the hefty concession on most of the smartphones from the top manufacturers. 

Most of the deals are from popular OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, Oppo, and OnePlus. You can choose as per the need:

Best Smartphone from Amazon’s Great Indian Festival

For starters, Amazon is offering a 10% instant on SBI Credit Cards. Terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The offer is valid from 5th – 9th November.
2. The minimum order value should be at least Rs 5000.
3. A discount of Rs 1500 can be availed on a single Credit Card transaction.
4. However, a single card can be eligible for up to Rs 3000 cashback (Rs 1500 discount from 5th-9th Nov, another Rs 1500 from 10th-13th Nov)
5. Selected mobiles can be availed with up to Rs 5000 discount. 

Xiaomi+Redmi

Redmi 9

It is an ultra-affordable mid-range smartphone for the discount price of Rs 8099 – Rs 8999 using SBI Credit Card

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD display, 1600 x 720 pixels
• Mediatek Helio G35 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
• 13+2MP dual camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAH battery + 10W adapter

Grab now (Rs 8099 – Rs 8999 Rs 8999 – Rs 9999)

Redmi  9 Prime

It is a mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for Rs. 8000 – Rs 9399 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G80 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 8MP
• 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging

Grab now (Rs. 8000 – Rs 9399 Rs 9999 – Rs10999)

Redmi Note 9

It is a premium mid-range product coupled with MediaTek SoC for Rs 9899 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.53 IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• MediaTek Helio G85 – 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48 MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 13MP
• 5020 mAh Battery, 22.5W charging

Grab now (Rs 9899 Rs 10999)

Redmi Note 9 Pro

It is a premium mid-range product with Snapdragon 720G for Rs 11699 – Rs 11999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 18W fast charging

Grab now (Rs 11,699 – Rs 11999 Rs 12,999 – Rs 13999)

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

It is the upgraded version of Redmi Note 9 Pro packing some extra features for Rs 14,499 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 33W fast charging

Grab now (Rs Rs 14,499 Rs 15,999)

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M21

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 48Mp camera for Rs 10299 – Rs 12499 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.4” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 64GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 20MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 15W fast charging

Grab now (Rs 10,299 – Rs 12,499 Rs1,2499 – Rs 14,999)

Samsung Galaxy M31

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 11999 – Rs 12999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.4” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 64MP + 8MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 15W fast charging

Grab Now (Rs 11999 – Rs 12999 Rs 15499 – Rs 16499)

Samsung Galaxy M31s

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 25W fast charging

Grab Now (Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 Rs 18499 – Rs 20499)

Samsung Galaxy M51

Dependable mid-range product with AMOLED display and 64MP camera for Rs 19499 – Rs 21999 using SBI Credit Card and Amazon pay cashback.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9611, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 64MP + 12MP + 5MP +5MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 32MP
• 6000 mAh Battery with 25W fast charging

Grab Now ( Rs 22499)

Samsung Galaxy S10

Flagship product with AMOLED display and 16MP camera for Rs 15999 – Rs 17999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Exynos 9820, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 10MP
• 4100 mAh Battery

Grab Now (Rs 19,499 – Rs 21,999 Rs 22499 – Rs 24999)

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Flagship product with AMOLED display and 16MP camera for Rs 34999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.4” QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
• Exynos 9820, 128GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 10MP + 8MP
• 4100 mAh Battery

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Oppo

Oppo A5 2020

Midranger with SD665 and 8MP camera for Rs 7990 – Rs 9990 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” HD+ display
• Snapdragon 665, 64GB + 3GB RAM, 64GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 12+8+2+2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 8MP
• 5000 mAh Battery with reverse charging

Grab Now (Rs 7990 – Rs 9990 Rs 9990 – Rs11990)

Oppo A52

Midrange with MTK Helio P35 and 16MP camera for Rs 10490 using SBI Credit Card and from the seller Appario Retail Pvt Ltd

• 6.5” FHD+ display
• Snapdragon 665, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 12MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5000 mAh Battery with 18W fast charging

Grab Now (Rs 10490 Rs 13990)

OnePlus

OnePlus 7T

Flagship smartphone featuring SD855+ and 48MP cameras for Rs 32,999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” FHD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 855+, 256GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48+12+16MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 3800mAH mAh Battery with 30W fast charging

Grab Now (Rs 32999 Rs 37990)

OnePlus 7T Pro

Flagship smartphone featuring SD855+ and 48MP cameras for Rs 38,999 using SBI Credit Card.

• 6.5” QHD+ AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 855+, 256GB + 8GB RAM
• Triple Rear Camera – 48+8+16MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 4085mAH mAh Battery with 30W fast charging

Grab Now (Rs 38999 Rs 43990)

Apple

iPhone 11

• 6.1-inch (15.5 cm) Liquid Retina HD LCD display
• Dual-camera system with 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide
• 12MP TrueDepth front camera 
• A13 Bionic chip 
• Wireless charging
• 64GB/128GB

Grab Now (Rs 49499 – Rs 54499 Rs 50999 – Rs 55999)

Best Smartphone from Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale

Flipkart is offering 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards. The offer ends today.

Realme

Realme 7i

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch HD+ Display, 90 Hz refresh rate
• Rear: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front: 16MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

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Realme Narzo 20A

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch HD+ Display
• Rear: 12MP + 2MP + 2MP
• Front: 8MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
• 5000 mAh battery
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

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Realme X3

• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
• 6.5-inch FHD+ Display, 120 Hz refresh rate
• Rear: 64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front: 16MP + 8MP
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
• 4200 mAh  battery with 30W fast charging
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 20499 Rs 21999)

Poco

Poco M2

• 6.53 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Mediatek Helio G80 – 64GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Camera – 8MP
• 5020 mAH battery + 18W Fast Charging
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 9449 Rs 10499)

Poco M2 Pro

• 6.67 inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Snapdragon 720G, Adreno 618 – 64GB + 4GB RAM
• Quad Rear Camera – 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Front Selfie Camera – 16MP
• 5020 mAH battery with 18W fast charging
• 10% instant on Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards.

Grab Now (Rs 11,699 Rs 12999)

However, out of these mentioned products, other smartphones above Rs 5000 can also avail of a 10% discount from Axis, ICICI, Kotak, Citibank Credit, and Debit Cards. 

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After the Galaxy M21, Samsung is now rolling out the One UI Core 2.5 update to the next M series device. The new update for the Galaxy M31 brings the new UI version and Security patch along with few other improvements.

Our device got the update that has a firmware version M315FXXU2ATJ9 and weighs  ~984MB. However, unlike Sammobile says, our unit got the October 1, 2020 Security Patch, and not November. Besides, as the report says, the update is currently rolling out in India but we don’t know the ETA for other regions yet.

That said, just like the M21, the update for Galaxy M31 also brings a few improvements to Messages, Keyboard, and Camera. First off is the Samsung Keyboard. The new update brings several features like input-language Search Function, split keyboard on Landscape Mode. You can check the changelog of the update here or in the images below.

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Further, the Messages section now gets an SOS message feature. It allows users to share SOS-location every 30 minutes for a day. Additionally, the update also has Camera improvements and stability. Previously, the Galaxy M31 also got One UI Core 2.1 update last month which brought features like Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, My Filters, and more.

Samsung unveiled the One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note 20 series. Initially, we thought the update will roll out only to its Galaxy Note, S, and Z series of devices. However, the company surprised us by rolling it out to mid-range smartphones like Galaxy A51, and A71.

That said this is an OTA update and hence, it should reach you within a few days. You can check for it in the System Update section inside Settings.

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Samsung has been constantly delivering One UI updates to its older devices. Recently, it’s A-series of devices like the Galaxy A51, A71 received the One UI 2.5 update. Now, as a surprise, Galaxy M21 becomes the first M-series Smartphone to get it.

As reported by XDADevelopers, the new Update for Galaxy M21 also includes the latest October 2020 Android Security Patch. As you can see from the screenshots below, the firmware versions are M215FXXU2ATJ5/M215FODM2ATJ5/M215FDDU2ATJ5. It weighs 650MB and carries improvements to the Camera, Keyboard, and Messages.

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From the screenshots, we can note that the Samsung Keyboard brings several features like input-language Search Function, split keyboard on Landscape Mode. Further, the Messages section now gets an SOS message feature. It allows users to share SOS-location every 30 minutes for a day. Additionally, the update also has Camera improvements and stability.  But we aren’t sure if that will impact performance just yet.

Samsung unveiled the One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note 20 series. Initially, we thought the update will roll out only to its Galaxy Note, S, and Z series of devices. However, the company surprised us by rolling it out to mid-range smartphones like Galaxy A51, and A71.

That said, the new One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy M21 is a surprising move considering its higher-priced siblings like Galaxy M51 themselves launched with One UI Core 2.1. And are yet to get the next version. Earlier, the company rolled out the One UI 2.1 update last month with features like Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, My Filters, and more.

Anyway, the official changelog says the update started seeding out on November 3(yesterday). Hence, it might take a few days to reach everyone via an OTA update. Meanwhile, you can check if your device has got it by visiting the System Update section in Settings.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 in India before the COVID-19 lockdown in March. The device initially debuted for ₹12,999 and ₹14,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and 6GB +128GB respectively on Amazon India. The device was sold for ₹1,000 in offline stores as well as Samsung online store. 

Just like other phones, its price was also increased after the GST hike on mobile phones in the country. However, the online price was reduced a long time back but Samsung has slashed the offline price only now.

According to 91Mobiles, the offline prices of Galaxy M21’s 4GB + 64GB and 6GB +128GB storage configurations have been dropped by ₹500 each. Therefore, they can be now bought for ₹13,999  and ₹15,999, down from their previous price tags of ₹14,499  and ₹16,499 respectively.

What’s more interesting is that the Galaxy M21 can be now purchased on Amazon India for only ₹12,499  and ₹14,999 respectively. Buyers can also avail an extra 10% discount if they make transactions through HDFC bank debit/credit cards.

In case you do not know, Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series smartphones as an online exclusive series in India to offer better price to performance ratio products to compete against the likes of Xiaomi. But due to concerns raised by offline retailers, the company had to bring these handsets to offline as well, however, with slightly higher price tags.

Therefore, the best place to purchase Galaxy M series devices in India is Amazon India, the official online retailer for the series in the country.

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Last month, Samsung had hiked the pricing of its smartphones like Galaxy M21 and Galaxy A50s in the previous month after the government of India confirmed an increase in GST rate. Now, both handsets have received price cut in the country.

With the hike in GST rate, the Galaxy M21 smartphone variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage were selling for Rs. 14,222 (~$188) and Rs. 16,329 (~$216), respectively since last month. The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the M21 have received price cuts now. They are now selling for Rs. 13,199 (~$174) and Rs. 15,499 (~$204), respectively. The Galaxy M21 was made official in March this year.

As far as Galaxy A50s is concerned, the pricing of its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants had increased to Rs. 21,070 (~$278) and Rs. 26,900 (~$355), respectively. The new pricings of these models are Rs. 18,599 (~$245) and Rs. 20,651 (~$273). The A50s phone was unveiled in September in India.

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The Galaxy M21 and Galaxy A50s are listed with their revised pricings on the official Samsung India online store. The government of India has extended the COVID-19 lockdown period until May 17 in the country. Hence, the deliveries of the above-mentioned smartphones are expected to be carried in all regions of India once the lockdown period ends.

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The Samsung Galaxy M21 has gone official today in India. It replaces the last year’s Galaxy M20 smartphone. The newly announced Galaxy M21 has some exciting features like 48-megapixel triple rear cameras, a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel and a massive battery of 6,000mAh battery. The handset will be rivaling with similarly priced Redmi and Realme phones that are priced around Rs. 13,000 in the country.

Samsung Galaxy M21 price in India

The Galaxy M21 has landed in India in two versions such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The pricing of the base model is Rs. 12,999 (~$175). The company is yet to reveal the price tag of the higher version. Amazon India will be carrying out the first sale of the phone on March 23. The phone will be also available on Samsung’s online store. The sales of the phone will be also carried out at offline stores in India later.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 specifications

The Exynos 9611 chipset which powers the Galaxy M30s from 2019 fuels the Galaxy M21 along with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The maximum internal storage available on the Galaxy M21 is 128 GB. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for expanding its storage.

The One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the Galaxy M21. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen that delivers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. The Widevine L1 certification will allow M21 users to enjoy streaming content. The phone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery. The retail package of the device includes a 15W fast charger.

When it comes to photography, the Galaxy M21 offers users with a triple camera setup on the rear and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The rear camera module has a 48-megapixel main lens, a 123-degree 8-megapixel superwide lens and a 5-megapixel depth assist lens.

For security, the Galaxy M21 is equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and face unlock. The usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C port are available on the M21.

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Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy M31 smartphone in India. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is also gearing to launch the Galaxy M21 phone as the successor for last year’s Galaxy M20. A recent report had revealed that the Galaxy M21 will be made official on March 16 in India. 91mobiles has acquired a leaked poster of the phone. It not only confirms the same launch date for India, but also reveals its front design.

The Galaxy M20 had featured an Infinity-V notch screen. The leaked poster shows that the company has settled for a Infinity-U notch display design for the upcoming Galaxy M21. The side bezels appear thin and the bottom bezel of the phone is slightly thick. The volume controller and power button can be seen on the right edge of the phone.

Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy M21 will be arriving with the same specs as the Galaxy M30s which debuted in September 2019. The publication has claimed after its March 16 launch in India, it will be available for purchase through offline and online channels simultaneously.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M21 is expected to house a 6.4-inch sAMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 9611 chipset will be the driving force of the smartphone. The phone could be coming to the market in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions. The handset may offer users with storage choices like 64 GB and 128 GB.

The Galaxy M21 will be running on the latest Android 10 OS coupled with One UI 2.0. It will draw power from a 6,000mAh battery. The rear shell of the smartphone houses a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel main lens. It will also be equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint reader. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy M21.

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Recent reports have revealed some vital information on the upcoming Galaxy M21 smartphone. Samsung is yet to confirm on its arrival, but rumors surrounding it have claimed that the Galaxy M21 will go official this month. A new Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) report claims that the Galaxy M21 will be made official on March 16.

The report claims that the Samsung Galaxy M21 is equipped with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display and it features a triple camera setup with a 48-megapixel main unit on its rear. The phone is backed by a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity. A recent leak had claimed that the Galaxy M21 will be arriving with the same internals that were made available on the Galaxy M30s that went official in India in September 2019.

Hence, the Galaxy M21 is expected to be fueled by the Exynos 9611 chipset. The Geekbench appearance of the smartphone had also revealed that the Exynos 9611 is present under its hood. The SoC was coupled with 4 GB of RAM and it was found to be running on Android 10 OS.

The phone is also expected to arrive in 6 GB RAM version. The Galaxy M21 could be arriving in the Indian markets in two storage options such as 64 GB and 128 GB. In the previous month, the Galaxy M21 was seen at the database of Bluetooth SIG authority.

The Galaxy M21 will be arriving as a successor for the Galaxy M20 phone that debuted in India in January 2020. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy M21. The Galaxy M20s had arrived in India with a pricing of Rs. 10,990 (~$149) for its 3 GB RAM variant and Rs. 12,990 (~$175) for its 4 GB RAM edition. The Galaxy M21 is likely to arrive with a similar pricing and it will be positioned under the recently announced Galaxy M31 which is selling in India with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 (~$202).

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With the Galaxy S20 series out of the way, Samsung has turned its attention towards new models for the Galaxy A and Galaxy M Series. The world’s number one phone company is expected to announce some new mid-range phones soon and one of them is the Galaxy M21.

The phone already received its Bluetooth certification and was also spotted on Geekbench recently. Now, more details have surfaced about its specs; and according to 91Mobiles, the M21 will have the same specs as last year’s Galaxy M30s.

The Indian tech blog says their source is Ishan Agarwal, the teenage leaker. Ishan revealed to them that the upcoming Galaxy M21 will share similar specifications to the Galaxy M30s. These specs include its Exynos 9611 processor, 6000mAh battery capacity, and 48MP triple rear cameras.

The Galaxy M30s was announced six months ago. We are not sure how Samsung wants to convince folks to buy the Galaxy M21 since it is practically just a renamed Galaxy M30s. The only thing we can think of is if the M21 is available in different configurations from the M30s. The M30s comes in two variants – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB. Samsung may decide to launch the M21 with 4GB of RAM + 32GB of storage and also add a 3GB RAM + 32GB version.

The Galaxy M21 will run Android 10 out of the box with One UI 2.0 on top. There is no info on a release date yet.

Ishan also revealed that Samsung is working on two new Galaxy M -series phones called the Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M01s. These two phones should be entry-level devices like the Galaxy A01.

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Samsung has teased the Galaxy M31 will be arriving soon with a 64MP camera but there is a chance it won’t be the only mid-range device from the Korean giant launching soon. The Galaxy M21 has just received its Bluetooth certification and we won’t put it past Samsung to announce both phones together.

The Bluetooth certificate states the Galaxy M21’s model number is SM-M215F_DS. The “DS” at the end shows this is the dual SIM variant that has been certified.

Just last week, the Galaxy M21 was seen on Geekbench with an Exynos 9611 processor and 4GB of RAM. The benchmark result also showed the device running Android 10.

There are reports the phone will have 24MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and come in 64GB and 128GB variants but they are unconfirmed. Its predecessor, the Galaxy M20 launched with a 5000mAh battery, so that should remain unchanged.

Samsung announced the Galaxy M20 in February last year, so we expect the Galaxy M21 will be announced this February. It should launch in Europe, India, The Philippines, and Indonesia.

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The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy M21 has been spotted on Geekbench. It reveals that the device is powered by a more potent processor than the SoC that drove the Galaxy M20 back in January 2019. It appears that the phone may go official soon in India.

The Samsung Galaxy M21 scored a total of 348 points at the Geekbench single-core test. The device recorded 1265 points in the multi-core test. The M21 is powered by a 1.74Ghz Exynos 9611 SoC along with 4GB of RAM. Samsung currently uses the same chipset in the Galaxy M30s from last year and reportedly plans to use it to power the upcoming Galaxy M31. The predecessor Galaxy M20 was fueled by the Exynos 7904 chipset.

Judging by the Geekbench listing, it is possible that Samsung might be testing the M21’s performance internally. Since the M20 was launched around this time of the year back in 2019, it is quite possible that Samsung might try to unveil the M21 within a similar timeframe this year.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Specifications (Rumored)

There is limited information on the Galaxy M21 as of this moment. Some of the basic specifications include a dual-camera setup, complete with a 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. This is a vast improvement over the Galaxy M20’s dual-camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel lens along with a 5-megapixel sensor.

According to an earlier report on Sammobile, the Galaxy M21 is likely to sport 64GB and 128GB of native storage, a major improvement over the 32GB and 64GB storage option on the M20. The device reportedly runs on Android 10 out-of-the-box. The Samsung Galaxy M21 might be available in a bunch of color options, including blue, green, and black.

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Earlier this month, a report had revealed that Samsung has started working on Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31 smartphones. A fresh report on Sammobile has claimed that the company has also started developing the Galaxy M21. As the moniker suggests, the phone will be arriving as the successor for the Galaxy M20 / Galaxy M20s smartphones that were unveiled earlier this year.

According to the report, the Samsung Galaxy M21 has a model number of SM-M215F. The handset is expected to come in storage editions such as 64 GB and 128 GB. Since he Galaxy M20 comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage options, it appears that the one of the major improvements on the Galaxy M21 is that it will be arriving with a larger internal storage space. It will come preloaded with Android 10 OS. The phone could be fueled by Exynos 9609 or Exynos 9611 chipset. Also, the smartphone is expected to flaunt with triple rear cameras.

The report further claims that the upcoming Galaxy M-series phones such as Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 will be available in common colors such as black and blue. However, each of these devices will be available in different third color. The Galaxy M11 is expected to come in a third color of violet whereas the Galaxy M21 and M31 may come in respectively additional colors like green and red.

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A report from yesterday had revealed Samsung is also working on Galaxy M51 smartphone. The handset has a model number of SM-M515F. There is no information available on the specs or color variants of the Galaxy M51. There is no word on the Galaxy M41 that may replace the Galaxy M40 smartphone from this year. The M40 had featured a punch-hole display. It is likely some of the other M-lineup phones arriving in 2020 will be also equipped with punch-hole screen.

The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones were made official in January in India. Hence, it appears that the new Galaxy M-series smartphones may break cover in the first quarter of the coming year. Hopefully, more details on the new Galaxy M-series will appear in the beginning of the coming year.

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Samsung had released an extensive range of A and M-series devices in the first half of 2019. The Galaxy M20, M30 and M40 have been its bestselling smartphones this year thanks to competitive pricing and impressive hardware specifications. Recent reports have revealed that Sasmsung is gearing up to release the successor to the M-series in the latter half of this year. Fresh details of the Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 that are expected to release in 2020 have surfaced online.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed has shared some key information on the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series smartphones. The leak reveals that these smartphones will be arriving with some minor upgrades in features and specifications.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Features and Specifications

The new leak states that the  Galaxy M21 will be powered by an Exynos 7609 SoC and its base model will have 4 GB of RAM. Details of the higher-spec variants are unavailable. The device is expected to arrive with a dual camera setup featuring a primary camera of 24-megapixel and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be succeeding the Galaxy M20 which uses an Exynos 7904 SoC and 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Features and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to feature a triple camera setup on its  rear. The unit may consist of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel wide angle unit and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be arriving as a successor for the Galaxy M30 is powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC. It is unclear whether Samsung will stick use Sony IMX586 sensor or its proprietary 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the M31.

Samsung Galaxy M41 Features and Specifications

The Galaxy M41 could be powered by all new Exynos 9630 chipset. It may feature 6 GB of RAM in its base variant. The device may come with a triple camera setup. It could be featuring a primary lens of 64-megapixel, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be replacing the Galaxy M40 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset with 6 GB of RAM. 

Since there is concrete evidence to corroborate on the above leak, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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