Samsung T21

Name: Samsung T21
Brand: Samsung

Display10.36"

ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T612

Main camera8MP

Battery8200 mAh

5.2GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2024, May 15

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)

Weight

467 g (1.03 lb)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back

SIM

Nano-SIM

Durability

Splash resistantStylus support

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)

Size

10.36 inches, 305.5 cm2(~78.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~225 ppi density)

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

Android 13

Chipset

Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, AF

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP

Features

Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)

Battery

Type

Li-Po 8200 mAh

Charging

18W wired, PD3.0

Misc

Colors

Black Steel

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

Unisoc Tiger T612, 4GB RAMHandles everyday tablet tasks like browsing, email, and light video playback, but struggles with demanding games or heavy multitasking.

battery

8200mAh, roughly 1.5–2 days light useA full day of screen-on time (6–8 hours) is realistic for mixed reading, browsing, and media; stretches longer if you mostly read or watch offline content.

charging

18W wired, roughly 1–1.5 hours full chargeUSB-C Power Delivery means acceptable top-up times, though not particularly fast by modern tablet standards.

display

10.36″ IPS, 225 ppi, 360 nitsAdequate for reading and video indoors; 360 nits brightness makes it dim in direct sunlight, and 225 ppi pixel density is soft compared to phones but acceptable at normal tablet viewing distance.

camera

8MP rear and front, 1080p videoSuitable for occasional video calls and basic document scanning; not designed for serious photography or content creation.

durability

Splash resistant, scratch-resistant glass, 7.5mmLight water splashes and minor scratches won't kill it, and the thin aluminum-and-glass body is portable; not waterproof or rugged.

connectivity

LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jackOlder LTE-only modem means no 5G; Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0 are standard; 3.5mm audio jack is a practical bonus for this category.