The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G leads a busy slate of smartphones expected to reach the market in 2021, according to leaked reports. From flagships to mid-range models, several major brands are lining up new handsets this year. Here is a quick guide to the most anticipated phones and the specifications tipped for each.
Why 2021 is a big year for the Samsung Galaxy S21 and its rivals
As in the previous year, many companies are preparing to enter the smartphone market in 2021. Alongside Apple and Samsung, several other brands are expected to launch new devices. The result is a wide spread of choices, from premium flagships to affordable mid-range options.
One of the most popular brands in this lineup is Samsung, which is tipped to release multiple models across different price points.
Flagship phones to watch
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
This is the device many users are waiting for. The flagship is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. It is tipped to run One UI 3.0 and carry a 4,800mAh battery.
- Triple rear camera: 12MP + 64MP + 12MP
- Front camera: 10MP
- Processor: Snapdragon 888 chipset
iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 may also launch this year, though Apple has shared no official details. Reports point to clock speeds of 3.1 and 1.8GHz, 64GB of internal memory with 4GB of RAM, and an A14 Bionic chipset with a hexa-core processor. A 3,285mAh battery is expected.
OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 is rumoured to bring a 6.55-inch display, a Snapdragon 888 chipset and 128GB of internal storage. Its camera setup is tipped to include a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP camera and an 8MP camera, paired with a 4,500mAh battery.
Mid-range and value models
Samsung Galaxy A32
The Galaxy A32 is expected to offer a 6.5-inch IPS display, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Reports suggest a MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G processor and One UI 3.0 based on Android 11.
- Quad rear camera: 48MP primary, 8MP and two 5MP sensors
- Front camera: 20MP
Redmi Note 10
The Redmi Note 10 is rumoured to feature a 6.57-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with microSD support up to 512GB. A triple rear camera with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP camera and a 2MP camera is expected, alongside a 4,520mAh battery.
Moto G Stylus 2021
The Moto G Stylus 2021 is tipped to carry a 6.81-inch IPS LCD panel and a Snapdragon 675 octa-core chipset.
- Quad rear camera: 48MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 4,000mAh
Key specifications at a glance
| Phone | Display | Processor | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Snapdragon 888 | 4,800mAh |
| iPhone 13 | Not specified | A14 Bionic | 3,285mAh |
| Samsung Galaxy A32 | 6.5-inch IPS | MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G | Not specified |
| Redmi Note 10 | 6.57-inch | Not specified | 4,520mAh |
| OnePlus 9 | 6.55-inch | Snapdragon 888 | 4,500mAh |
| Moto G Stylus 2021 | 6.81-inch IPS LCD | Snapdragon 675 | 4,000mAh |
