Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996N) — SKC
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Released 2021, January 29 | 200g (Sub6), 202g (mmWave), 7.8mm thickness | Android 11, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 7 | 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) |
| 5G | 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1 |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm 2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 - International Adreno 660 - USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China |
| OS | Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4800 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
SKC Region Firmware Info
SKC - South KoreaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The SKC code is used in South Korea by SK Telecom, with one Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G SKC Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G firmware for the South Korea SKC region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (SM-G996N) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SKC Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the SKC CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G?+
The SKC CSC is used by SK Telecom in South Korea. Flash the SKC firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G firmware versions are available for the SKC region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G firmware version is available for the SKC (South Korea) region.
How is the SKC CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. SKC is the code for South Korea (SK Telecom) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.