Samsung Unveils Anticipated Galaxy S21 Phone

Aggressive trade-in and switcher offers accompanied the rollout of Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy S21 series 5G smartphones Thursday, led by the 6.8-inch flagship Galaxy S21 Ultra with a 120 Hz AMOLED display. The S21 Ultra phone can be used with Samsung’s S pen, allowing users to draw, take notes, edit photos and sign documents on the phone. Samsung and its carriers began taking preorders for the 5G trio Thursday, with phones due Jan. 29. Pricing starts at $1,199. Customers who order before Jan. 28 can get a $200 Samsung credit with a Galaxy S21 Ultra, said the company. For a limited time at Samsung.com, customers can get the phone for as low as $499, or $13.89 a month for 36 months, with an eligible trade-in value up to $700, said the company. At Samsung.com, a $250 instant credit on preorders includes an exclusive $50 credit.