The Samsung Galaxy S21 release date is just over a month away. While leaks have been pouring in over the past few days, this latest video is the clearest yet.

YouTube channel Random Stuff 2 seems to have gotten their hands on a Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus device in a dark gray hue. The video clearly shows both the front and back of the device. He also shows a live Geekbench 5 test, and the results do not look as great as the handset itself.

In the video, the Galaxy S21 records a single-core Geekbench 5 score of 1,115 and a multi-core score of 3,326. While these numbers are quite good from the smartphone world as a whole, they are quite close to the S20 and far behind the iPhone 12.

In our review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, the S20 scored a Geekbench 5 of 818.3 for single-core performance and 3,076.3 for multi-core, so the performance leap is not that great. In contrast, the iPhone 12's A14 Bionic chip scored 1,593 in the single-core Geekbench 5 test and 3,859 in the multi-core. In other words, it is not even close.

That said, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip that is said to be in the Galaxy S21 series is completely new, so perhaps the software is still being optimized to its strengths. Either way, performance in video appears smooth and fluid, so you won't be disappointed with the phone's feel in everyday use.

In terms of appearance, the Galaxy S1 handset is consistent with previous leaks, offering a distinctive look with a redesigned rear wraparound triple camera array and almost no bezel on the front.

Similar to the Galaxy S20 series launched earlier this year, we expect three members of the S21 family: the 6.2-inch S21, the 6.7-inch S21 Plus, and the 6.8-inch S21 Ultra. all three models will feature 120Hz refresh rates. While they are rumored to ship, the two smaller models are said to have FHD+ displays versus the Ultra's QHD resolution. In addition, the S21 Ulrta's panel should feature a dynamic refresh rate to save battery life.

Along with S Pen support and higher resolution, the S21 Ultra will likely have a significantly upgraded camera over its siblings, with a 108 megapixel main sensor and dual telephoto lenses that offer 3x and 10x zoom, respectively.

Pricing is still undetermined at this time, and it is an open question whether Samsung will once again raise the cost of entry, or whether they will decide that the financial recession caused by the pandemic will force them to be more price competitive. If the rumors are indeed correct, we will know by mid-January.

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