Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G996W) — XAC
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Released 2021, January 29 | 169g (Sub6), 171g (mmWave), 7.9mm 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-G991U1 |
| 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-G991U1 |
| 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), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Weight | 169 g (Sub6), 171 g (mmWave) (5.96 oz) |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.46 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.74 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink |
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 94.1 cm 2 (~87.2% 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 4000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 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 |
XAC Region Firmware Info
XAC - CanadaA 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 XAC code is used in Canada by unbranded, with one Samsung Galaxy S21 5G firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G XAC Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S21 5G firmware for the Canada XAC 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-G996W) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XAC Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XAC CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?+
The XAC CSC is used by unbranded in Canada. Flash the XAC firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S21 5G firmware versions are available for the XAC region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy S21 5G firmware version is available for the XAC (Canada) region.
How is the XAC 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. XAC is the code for Canada (unbranded) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.