Samsung a dévoilé jeudi après-midi ses nouveaux fleurons de la famille Galaxy, c’est-à-dire notamment les Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ et Galaxy S21 Ultra, tous 5G. Des étalons animés par de nouveaux processeurs en 5 nanomètres et cédès entre 849 et 1429 francs, sans le stylet S-pen dont le modèle de base est commercialisé dès 44,90 francs le 29 janvier…

Le spectacle a commencé de manière virtuelle par la présentation de nouveaux écouteurs sans fil Galaxy Buds Pro à 249 francs. Ces nouveaux bouchons seraient encore plus musicaux que les séries précédentes, grâce à un système de haut-parleurs à deux voies et bénéficieraient notamment d’une réduction de bruit encore plus performante….

Les Galaxy S21 et S21+ font leur show

Le grand maître coréen des smartphones a ensuite dévoilé ses deux nouveaux Galaxy S21 et S21+, équipés d’écrans super AMOLED de respectivement 6,2 et 6,7 pouces (48-120 Hz), protégés par du verre Gorilla Victus, plus résistant que ce qu’il a proposé jusqu’ici. Encore une fois, il a mia l’accent sur de multiples fonctionnalités intelligentes et sur la qualité de la photo…

Le Coréen propose à nouveau le vidéo en 8K avec la possibilité d’extraire des photos directement depuis ce flux pour ne manquer aucun instant. Grâce à un puissant système de stabilisation et un triple capteur (jusqu’à 64 Mpx), l’ultime fleuron de Samsung propose un zoom 30x. Côté sécurité, il possède un espace de stockage hautement sécurisé.

Et le Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G enfonce le clou…

L’appareil le plus remarquable de la présentation a encore poussé les limites plus loin. Bénéficiant du même design pour mettre en valeur la partie optique encore complétée par des objectifs supplémentaires, le Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G aligne les «superlatifs». Le Coréen en propose par ailleurs une version noire «ultime» qu’il dit avoir particulièrement travaillée!

La partie optique a été poussée encore plus loin avec quatre capteurs, dont un culminant à 108 millions de pixels, comme celui de la génération précédente. Samsung dit avoir amélioré sa conception et l’avoir boosté à l’intelligence artificielle pour proposer des clichés plus nets et plus propres, notamment à fond de zoom…

Des mises à jour très design

Encore une fois, on constate que Samsung améliore tous les composants de ses fleurons; de l’écran au processeur en passant par l’optique. Sans oublier la partie logicielle boostée par Android 11 et UI3. Les ultimes déclinaisons du géant du domaine s’annoncent donc particulièrement réussies et prêtes pour surfer sur la 5G…

Je dois toutefois avouer avoir été encore plus séduit par les efforts impressionnants de Samsung en matière de design. Ses nouveaux étalons sont non seulement taillés comme de vraies ouvres d’art, mais se distinguent encore par le choix des coloris, très réussis. Entre esthétique et technologie, Samsung tutoie encore une fois les sommets. A tester…

Xavier Studer

Les prix

Le Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra sera disponible aux prix de francs 1429 francs (512 Go), 1299 francs (256 Go) et 1249 francs (128Go).
Le Galaxy S21+ sera cédé à 1099 francs (256) ou 1049 francs (128 Go).
Le Galaxy S21 sera lancé à 899 francs (256 Go) ou 849 francs (128 Go).

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Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Display	6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200×1440), 515ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield
	*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s screen size is 6.8″ in the full rectangle and 6.6″ with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Dimension & Weight	Dimensions: 75.6×165.1×8.9mm Weight: 229g(mmWave), 227g(sub6)
Camera	40MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 0.7 µm Quad cameraUltra Wide: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 120°, F2.2, 1.4µmWide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µmTelephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µmTelephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm100X Space Zoom Laser AF Sensor
	*100X Space Zoom includes 10x Optic Zoom and goes up to 100x Super Resolution Zoom. Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.
AP	5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor 2.9GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.8GHz +2.2GHz
	5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor 2.8GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.4GHz +1.8GHz
	*May differ by market and carrier
Memory	12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB / 256GB internal storage 16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage
	*Storage availability may differ by country, model or carrier. Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by country, model, file size and format.
Battery	5000mAh (typical)
	*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging	Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) *WPC certified Wireless charging *Wireless PowerShare
	*Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 currently available with Wireless Charger Stand, Wireless Charger Duo Pad, and other devices that support 10W or more wireless charging. Sold separately. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions, and other factors. Wireless charger requires power connection. Recommend using in-box charging cable and/or travel adapter sold separately for use of third party items may cause damage to the Wireless Charger Stand,Wireless Charger Duo and Wireless Charger Trio or a decrease in charging speed. *Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S21, 21+, S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices, or some Samsung wearables. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
OS	Android 11
Network & Connectivity	[5G]5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave
	*Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. *Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. *Ultra Wideband supported on Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra. *Wi-Fi 6E supported on S21 Ultra.
Payment	NFC, MST
	*Available in select markets. Payment solutions and available features may vary depending on market, carrier, and service providers.
Sensors	Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
Authentication	Lock type: pattern, PIN, password Biometric lock type: Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Face recognition
Audio	UHQ 32-bit &DSD64/128 support PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128 *DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format. MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF Dual Audio *The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output.. Scalable Codec *Available only for certain wearables made by Samsung such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds. Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that minimizes distortion in noisy environments. *AOP: Acoustic Overload Point
Video	MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Wireless: Smart View (screen mirroring 1080p at 30 fps) Wired: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K UHD at 60 fps)
Water Resistance	IP68
	*IP68 is based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.

 

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	Galaxy S21 5G	Galaxy S21+ 5G
Display	6.2-inch Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (2400×1080), 421ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield	6.7-inch Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (2400×1080), 394ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield
	*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 5G’s screen size is 6.2″ in the full rectangle and 6.1″ with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S21+ 5G’s screen size is 6.7″ in the full rectangle and 6.5″ with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Dimension & Weight	Dimension: 71.2×151.7×7.9mm Weight: 171g(mmWave), 169g(sub6)	Dimension: 75.6×161.5×7.8mm Weight: 202g(mmWave), 200g(sub6)
Camera	10MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 1.22µm Triple cameraUltra Wide: 12MP FF, FOV 120° F2.2, 1.4µmWide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 79°, OIS, F1.8, 1.8µmTelephoto: 64MP Phase Detection AF, Hybrid Optic 3X, FOV 76°, OIS F2.0, 0.8µm30X Space Zoom	10MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 1.22µm Triple cameraUltra Wide: 12MP FF, FOV 120° F2.2, 1.4µmWide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 79°, OIS, F1.8, 1.8µmTelephoto: 64MP Phase Detection AF, Hybrid Optic 3X, FOV 76°, OIS F2.0, 0.8µm30X Space Zoom
	*30X Space Zoom includes 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and goes up to 30x Super Resolution Zoom. Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.
AP	5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor 2.9GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.8GHz +2.2GHz
	5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor 2.8GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.4GHz +1.8GHz
	*May differ by market and carrier
Memory	8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB / 256GB internal storage
	*Storage availability may differ by country, model or carrier. Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by country, model, file size and format.
Battery	4000mAh (typical)	4800mAh (typical)
	*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S21 Base and 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging	Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) *WPC certified Wireless charging *Wireless PowerShare
	*Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 currently available with Wireless Charger Stand, Wireless Charger Duo Pad, and other devices that support 10W or more wireless charging. Sold separately. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions, and other factors. Wireless charger requires power connection. Recommend using in-box charging cable and/or travel adapter sold separately for use of third party items may cause damage to the Wireless Charger Stand,Wireless Charger Duo and Wireless Charger Trio or a decrease in charging speed. *Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S21, 21+, S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and wearables such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices, or some Samsung wearables. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
OS	Android 11
Network & Connectivity	[5G]5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave
	*Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. *Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. *Ultra Wideband supported on Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra.
Payment	NFC, MST
	*Available in select markets. Payment solutions and available features may vary depending on market, carrier, and service providers.
Sensors	Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
Authentication	Lock type: pattern, PIN, password Biometric lock type: Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Face recognition
Audio	UHQ 32-bit &DSD64/128 support PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128 *DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format. MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF Dual Audio *The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output.. Scalable Codec *Available only for certain wearables made by Samsung such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds. Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that minimizes distortion in noisy environments. *AOP: Acoustic Overload Point
Video	MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Wireless: Smart View (screen mirroring 1080p at 30 fps) Wired: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K UHD at 60 fps)
Water Resistance	IP68
	*IP68 is based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.