The Galaxy A21 is inching closer toward release as Samsung keeps wrapping up its regulatory paperwork. Several variants of the upcoming Android smartphone have now been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a telecom standards body that approves electronics for consumer use in the West.
According to the certificates published by the Wi-Fi Alliance, Samsung is preparing no fewer than three Galaxy A21 iterations identified by model numbers SM-A215U1, SM-A215W, and SM-S215DL (US unlocked, Canadian, and carrier variant for Tracfone respectively).
Samsung's take on a budget-friendly Android 10 experience
Following a benchmark listing and a couple of press render leaks, the Galaxy A21 was ultimately confirmed as official last week, though news of its impending arrival kind of got lost in numerous other product announcements Samsung made that day. As far as the sequel to the popular Galaxy A20 is concerned, the South Korean juggernaut only said it's planning to release it this summer. However, with the WFA approval already being out of the way, that release window now appears to be leaning more toward June than September.
The newly discovered product certifications also underline what Samsung already revealed several days ago – all versions of its latest budget-friendly handset will run One UI based on Android 10 out of the box. American consumers eyeing the Galaxy A21 will be asked to part with $249.99, though no international pricing or availability details have been disclosed to date. In the meantime, Samsung is still in the process of getting the Galaxy A21 approved by Bluetooth SIG, another tech authority crucial to any mobile business with even a semblance of Western aspirations.
