Pre-orders for the Galaxy S21 are now live after Samsung took the wraps off its newest phones. As expected, you’ve got three phones to choose from – the 6.2-inch Galaxy S21 ($ 799), the 6.7-inch Galaxy S21 Plus ($ 999), and the 6.8-inch Galaxy S21 Ultra ($ 1,199).
All three phones arrive in stores on January 29. However, Samsung is offering one of the better pre-order deals if you have an eligible phone trade-in. Pre-order your Galaxy S21 at Samsung and get up to $ 700 off with trade-in. After discount, you’ll pay just $ 99 for the Galaxy S21. Plus, you’ll get up to a $ 200 Samsung credit. So if you’re wondering how to pre-order the Galaxy S21 – here’s everything you need to know.
| Galaxy s21 | Galaxy s21 plus | Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $ 799 | $ 999 | $ 1,199 |
| Display (Resolution; Max. Refresh rate) | 6.2 inches (FHD, 120Hz) | 6.7 inches (FHD, 120Hz) | 6.8 inches (QHD, 120Hz) |
| Rear cameras | 12MP hand, 12MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto | 12MP hand, 12MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto | 108MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP 10x telephoto |
| Front camera | 10MP | 10MP | 40MP |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Operating System | Android 11 with One UI 3.0 | Android 11 with One UI 3.0 | Android 11 with One UI 3.0 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Size | 5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm) | 6.4 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches (161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm) | 6.5 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm) |
| Weight | 6.1 ounces (172g) | 7.1 ounces (202g) | 8.0 ounces (228g) |
How to pre-order the Galaxy S21
Galaxy S21: from $ 99 w / trade-in @ Samsung
It may be the smallest phone in Samsung’s new lineup, but the Galaxy S21 packs nothing but power. It features a 6.2-inch 120Hz adaptive display, Snapdragon 888 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 10MP front camera, and 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 64MP telephoto rear camera lenses. Pre-order the Galaxy S21 by January 28 and you’ll get a $ 100 Samsung credit and free Galaxy SmartTag. If you have an eligible phone to trade in, you could get up to $ 700 off and pay just $ 2.78 / month via a 36-month contract. If your trade-in phone has a cracked screen, Samsung will still give you up to a $ 550 credit.View Deal
Galaxy S21 Plus: from $ 299 w / trade-in @ Samsung
The Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus are very similar, but the latter sports a bigger 6.7-inch 120Hz display. Otherwise, you get the same Snapdragon 888 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 10MP front camera, and 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 64MP telephoto rear camera lenses. Pre-order the Galaxy S21 Plus by January 28 and you’ll get a $ 150 Samsung credit and free Galaxy SmartTag. If you have an eligible phone to trade in, you could get up to $ 700 off and pay just $ 8.34 / month via a 36-month contract.View Deal
Galaxy S21 Ultra: from $ 499 w / trade-in @ Samsung
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the top-of-the line Galaxy phone. It features a massive 6.8-inch adaptive 120Hz QHD display, Snapdragon 888 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 40MP front camera. Rear cameras include a 108MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 10MP 10x telephoto. Pre-order the Galaxy S21 Ultra by January 28 and you’ll get a $ 200 Samsung credit and free Galaxy SmartTag. If you have an eligible phone to trade in, you could get up to $ 700 off and pay just $ 13.89 / month via a 36-month contract.View Deal
Galaxy S21: $ 600 off w / trade-in + Unlimited @ Verizon
Current Verizon customers can take up to $ 600 off any Galaxy S21 phone with trade-in and sign up on a Verizon Unlimited plan. Alternatively, buy any S21 phone and get $ 1,000 off the cost of another when you add a new line with Unlimited. View Deal
Galaxy S21: $ 800 off w / trade-in + Unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing customers can get $ 800 off any Galaxy S21 phone with trade-in of an eligible phone and activation of an Unlimited plan. After discount, you can get the Galaxy S21 for free, the Galaxy S21 Plus for $ 199.99, or the Galaxy S21 Ultra for $ 399.99. View Deal
Galaxy S21: from $ 792 @ Visible
Verizon-owned carrier Visible will have both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus available for sale starting on January 29. Purchase any of the phones and you’ll get a $ 200 Samsung credit. Plus, new customers who port their number from a competing carrier will also get a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live. Prices start at $ 792 for the Galaxy S21 and $ 984 for the Galaxy S21 Plus. View Deal
Galaxy S21: Get up to $ 200 in credit @ US Cellular
Like Samsung, US Cellular is offering credits to anyone who pre-orders a Galaxy S21 by Jan. 28. You get a $ 100 credit for the S21, $ 150 for the S21 Plus and $ 200 for the S21 Ultra. US Cellular lets you pay off the phone over 30 months; prices are $ 26.66 per month for the S21, $ 33.33 for the S21 Plus and $ 39.99 for the S21 Ultra.View Deal
Galaxy S21: up to $ 800 off w / trade-in @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile will get the entire Galaxy S21 family starting January 29. Even better, you can take $ 800 off any phone with an eligible trade-in. (No new line or port-in is required). If you don’t have a phone to trade-in, you can still get up to $ 800 off your new Galaxy S21. Just purchase an S21 phone, port in a new line, and get $ 800 off your second Galaxy S21 phone. View Deal
Galaxy S21: up to $ 400 off w / new line @ Xfinity Mobile
New Xfinity Mobile customers can get up to $ 400 off any Galaxy S21 phone when they switch and open a new line. Existing customers can take advantage of the same Galaxy S21 pre-order, however, they’ll need to add a new line. They’ll then receive a $ 400 Visa pre-paid card. All customers will also get a $ 100 Samsung credit with the S21, $ 150 credit with the S21 Plus, and $ 200 credit with the S21 Ultra. View Deal
Galaxy S21: 50% off w / new line @ Google Fi
The entire Galaxy S21 family is available for pre-order at Google Fi. Even better, Google is taking up to 50% each phone via a Fi bill credit when you add a new line. Alternatively, current members can get a $ 300 bill credit when they upgrade. In both instances, you’ll also get up to a $ 200 Samsung credit based on which phone you pre-order. View Deal