Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G Smartphone
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Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a high-end 5G smartphone that features a 5nm octa-core processors, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, and three rear-facing cameras. It shares much of the same features with the S21, but the S21+ comes with a bigger battery and a larger display. Unlike the plastic-backed S21, the larger model retains the glass back that consumers have come to expect of the best from the South Korean marque.
Compared to the Galaxy S20+ from 2020, the Galaxy S21+ removes the micro-SD card slot and reduces the resolution of the display. As a tradeoff, the new 5nm processors promise increased power efficiency as well as speed. Samsung has also endowed the S21+ a new, stylish design.
Alongside the Galaxy S21+, Samsung also unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2021 the smaller Galaxy S21 and the larger Galaxy S21 Ultra as well as the sleek true wireless headphones, the Galaxy Buds Pro.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent camera performance
- Fast charging via USB-C
- Good battery life
Cons
- Not as good as the Galaxy S21
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good camera performance
- Good system performance
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Slow Wi-Fi
- Slow SoC performance
- No expandable storage
- No IP rating
- No aptX codec support
- Slow charging
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Specifications
| International | USA / China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | USB-C 3.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 4800 mAh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | 10MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 1.22µm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Rear | Telephoto | 64MP Phase Detection AF, Hybrid Optic 3X, FOV 76°, OIS F2.0, 0.8µm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Rear | Ultra-Wide | 12MP FF, FOV 120° F2.2, 1.4µm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Rear | Wide | 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 79°, OIS, F1.8, 1.8µm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 7.8 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 161.5 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 75.6 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 200 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 6.7 inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (OLED) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 394 ppi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD+, 1080×2400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | UHQ 32-bit &DSD64/128 support; PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 (5nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5nm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Charging | USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GPS | GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou, A-GPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 660 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | HDR10+ certified | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Android 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security | Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Face recognition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensor | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIM | Single or dual Nano SIM, 5G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable Framerate | 48~120Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather Resistance | IP68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | 8 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | LPDDR5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.X | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021-01-14 (Galaxy Unpacked 2021) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 81%The Samsung Galaxy S21+ may appear to be the middle child of the 2021 S-series range. It's pretty and capable, but it doesn't push any boundaries, or spearhead any exciting advancements. Provided you're not set on an Android phone, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the better purchase for $1,000. If Android is an essential, the OnePlus 9 series is on its way very soon.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent camera performance
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent performance
Cons
- No IP68 rating
- No wireless charging
nextpit[2]
Reviewer score 77%The Galaxy S21+'s camera delivers a good performance, but it probably still lags behind the S21 Ultra. It is probably left further behind the likes of the Mate 40 Pro(+), the Huawei P40(+) and also the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new fingerprint sensor does a very good job, as I've mentioned.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Bright 120 Hertz display
- Long battery life
- Good camera performance
Cons
- Slow charging
- No aptX codec support
- Slow Wi-Fi
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 79%Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S21+ with a large 4800-mAh battery. The two Dolby Atmos speakers produce an acceptable sound with balanced mids and highs. Headphones and speakers can be connected via USB-C adapter or wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0. Samsung supports the Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX, and LDAC codecs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Very good battery life
- High-end hardware
- Very good camera equipment
- Good system performance
Cons
- No UFS 3.1 storage
- No microSD card slot
- Slow SoC performance
techadvisor[4]
Reviewer score 88%The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus sports a 4,800mAh battery. Samsung has dropped the fast charge of this year's range, capping it at 25W compared to 45W on offer from last year's model. There's also 10W wireless charging support, and if you need to top-up your Qi-enabled wireless earbuds or smartwatch, there's 5W reverse wireless charging on offer too. It's much cheaper than the S20 Plus, particularly in the US, which launched at a whopping £999/$1,199.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic performance
- Great cameras
- Great battery life
Cons
- No ultra-wide-angle camera
- No headphone jack
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 84%The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus runs Android 11 with Samsung's interface One UI 3.0. It may take up to a year before you can get Android 12 on this phone, even if Google releases the update in August. Samsung has followed Apple in choosing not to include a charger in the box, with the thinking being that most people will have a USB-C charger at home.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Fast performance
Cons
- No microSD card slot
- No expandable storage
tomsguide[6]
Reviewer score 85%With the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung introduced One UI 3.1. Samsung wants you to use its features out of the box, including Edge Panels and the Bixby shortcut. The paginated app drawer in the One UI launcher is frustrating. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is right around the corner, and it's rumored to start at $999.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Great performance
- Great battery life
- Good camera performance
Cons
- One UI is a relic of the past
- No telephoto camera
trustedreviews[7]
Reviewer score 85%The Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a near-identical camera setup to the S20 Plus. Around the back you’ll find a tri-camera comprising a 12-megapixel main, 64- megapixel telephoto and 12-Megapixel ultra-wide sensors. Round the front is a 10-megixels camera in a central hole-punch placement in the screen. In reasonable light the camera performs well, with the main sensor proving wonderfully reactive and offering fast autofocus speeds. Portrait mode also manages to produce a much better bokeh effect than that seen of many rival phones, such as the OnePlus 8T.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic performance
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent cameras
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- No wireless charging
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References
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the other. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-review/. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21+ review: It's gorgeous! But is the beauty just skin deep?. [nextpit]. https://www.nextpit.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-review. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21+ smartphone review: The Galaxy S21 in large. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-Galaxy-S21-in-large.524542.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-3802138/. 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-review. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/galaxy-s21-plus. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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