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Bring on the Samsung Galaxy S21 leaks

To no one's surprise, leaks about Samsung's next Galaxy phone are already funneling in.

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The new Samsung Galaxy release is likely just around the corner and unsurprisingly, the leaks have been rolling in.

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While some critical info (like price) remains a mystery, we already have some credible rumors on specs, cameras, release date, different models, and even some unofficial renders.

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Here's everything we've heard so far...

A trifecta

According to leaked renders seen by Android Police the new Galaxy family will include three different phones: the Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. As you may have already imagined, there are a few specs that separate the new devices including display size. The S21 will be 6.1 inches while the S21+ and the S21 ultra will be 6.7 and 6.8 inches, respectively.

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A few snaps...

While the official press pictures leaked to Android Police haven't been made public, frequent Samsung leaker OnLeaks posted renderings in October. Like any non-official rendering, the pictures might not be an accurate depiction of the eventual Galaxy lineup, but past leaks have been fairly accurate...

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Premium price = premium cameras

Android Police reports that the base S21 and the S21+ will use the same camera system which includes a 12-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens. The Galaxy S21 Ultra, on the other hand, will have a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 108-megapixel main lens, a 10-megapixel 3x optical, and a 10-megapixel 10x optical lens.

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Android Police reports Samsung will add new features to its cameras across the board, including the ability to record in 4K and 60 fps on all cameras — catch up to the iPhone. A new dual recording mode will also allow you to record from both the front and rear-facing cameras simultaneously.

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Each phone will also have a significantly bigger battery starting at 4,000 mAh for the Galaxy S21, and filling 4,800 mAh and 5,000 mAh for the S21+ and S21 Ultra, respectively.

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It wouldn't be a 2020 flagship without 5G. According to Android Police, all three of the phones will 5G-ready, and support Wi-Fi 6.

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Phantom of the optics

The Galaxy S21 and S21+ will also come in several colors, including Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom White, and Phantom Pink. Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, and Phantom Violet will be exclusive to the S21 Ultra.

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The phones are expected to be unveiled in January.

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