The S21 series costs much more than its predecessor, and that`s all down to 5G — which you can`t even use.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S21 series, and the exciting news is that all three models cost $200 less than their Galaxy S20 counterparts — at least in the U.S. Samsung was able to bring down the costs by switching the S21 and S21+ to FHD+ screens and getting rid of the charger and earbuds in the box, and in doing so it made the S21 series that much more affordable.
But that`s not the case in India. Unlike other global markets, the S21 series costs considerably higher in India, and that`s because of one factor: 5G connectivity. Samsung released 4G-only versions of the Galaxy S20 series last year in India, and by not offering 5G, it was able to be aggressive with the pricing. Here`s the breakdown of Galaxy S20 launch prices last year:
Galaxy S20: ₹66,999 ($916)
Galaxy S20+: ₹73,999 ($1,012)
Galaxy S20 Ultra: ₹92,999 ($1,272)
Here`s the Galaxy S21 pricing in Ind...
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