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Samsung Galaxy S21+

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21+ (Galaxy S Series)
Processor
Samsung Exynos 2100 5G 8 x 2.2 - 2.9 GHz, Exynos X1 / Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR5
Display
6.70 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 393 PPI, capacitive, dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, HDR10+, FHD+, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 99.8 GB free
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, proximity sensor, OTG, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Full, Head SAR 0.541 W/kg, Body SAR 1.335 W/kg
Networking
Wi-Fi 6E (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz), 4G (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66), 5G (bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78), eSIM, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.8 x 161.5 x 75.6 ( = 0.31 x 6.36 x 2.98 in)
Battery
4800 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
wireless charging, fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix wide-angle (1/1.76“, F1.8, FOV 79°) + 64 MP telephoto (1/1.72“, F2.0, FOV 76°) + 12 MP ultra wide (1/2.55“, F2.2, FOV 120°), OIS, hybrid optical zoom 3x, super resolution zoom 30x, 8K video (16:9, 24 FPS)
Secondary Camera: 10 MPix (1/3.24“, F2.2, FOV 80°), dual pixel AF
Additional features
Speakers: dual, Keyboard: onscreen, USB cable, SIM tool, quick start guide, One UI 3.1, 24 Months Warranty, fanless, waterproof
Weight
200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1049 Euro

 

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Average Score: 84.41% - good
Average of 49 scores (from 87 reviews)
price: 68%, performance: 156%, features: 80%, display: 87% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S21+

89.6% Samsung Galaxy S21+ smartphone review: The Galaxy S21 in large | Notebookcheck
Samsung's Galaxy S21+ flagship smartphone offers all the equipment characteristics that also distinguish the excellent Galaxy S21. But the plus sign in the product label also means that you can expect even more here. And indeed, the Galaxy S21+ delivers: for an additional 200 Euros (~$242), you get a significantly larger display and a noticeably larger battery, among other things.
89.6% Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. Xiaomi Mi 11 camera comparison: One flagship smartphone clearly has the edge | Notebookcheck
Our camera review features the following contenders: The Xiaomi Mi 11 vs. the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus. Our camera comparison between the Xiaomi and the Samsung smartphones reveals which "entry-level" flagship phone from the two manufacturers offers the best camera experience in the end.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Review
Source: Recombu English
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a big-screen smartphone that delivers strong overall performance, particularly in terms of its screen, camera, and processing power. However, if you’ve bought a flagship smartphone in the last couple of years then it’s unlikely to be worth switching to this one, as it offers just a modest improvement rather than a revolutionary change.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/05/2022
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
Source: Tom's Guide English
All told, Samsung nailed it with the Galaxy S21 Plus. It has most of the strengths of the smaller S21 in a bigger package. If you don’t want to shell out $1,199 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Plus model is the next best choice if you prefer a big phone. Samsung might have pared back the features on the S21 and S21 Plus, but I think it works in this phone’s favor. Having the display tuned down to 1080p works just fine, especially in the adaptive refresh rate mode. If you’re using a Galaxy S20 Plus, however, this isn’t a worthy upgrade. The software features Samsung introduced with the S21 will trickle down to your device, if they haven’t already. You still have excellent performance, an awesome display, and plenty of camera power to keep you happy. Moreover, if you’re using a Galaxy S20 FE, then I strongly recommend against upgrading to the Galaxy S21 or S21 Plus. Samsung put out a great phone with the S20 FE and it’s honestly the best Android competitor to the S21 and S21 Plus at this point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
Source: Tom's Guide English
All told, Samsung nailed it with the Galaxy S21 Plus. It has most of the strengths of the smaller S21 in a bigger package. If you don’t want to shell out $1,199 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Plus model is the next best choice if you prefer a big phone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy S21+ Dual Sim
Source: GSM Choice English
If you are looking for a flagship with a great design, great screen, speakers, decent performance, battery and cameras - then yes. If you do not mind the lack of a microSD card slot, minijack, headphones and charger included - all the more. However, if you want something smaller - you have an almost identical Galaxy S21 model! And it is this choice that I like the most in this year's Galaxy S. We choose a larger or smaller smartphone, not weaker or stronger ... Of course, Galaxy S21+ is more expensive than the base model. In my opinion, it is worth paying extra for a larger display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
Source: Techradar English
The Galaxy S21 Plus is a superb phone on its own merits, but it offers little that you don't get with the regular, and cheaper, Galaxy S21, apart from its larger screen. But if screen size is a deal-breaker for you, and you're happy to pay a bit more for the extra real estate, then you'll be plenty satisfied with the middle sibling in the S21 family.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: Buy the S21 instead
Source: Expert Reviews English
Perhaps unsurprisingly, my final thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus are largely the same as they were for the S21. It’s an astonishingly good, top-shelf handset, and it’s a smartphone that should serve you well for the coming years, if you can afford it. Is it worth spending the extra £180, though? Probably not. The entry-level model is still the best value of the bunch, since the S21 Plus’ only benefits – a slightly better battery life and a marginally bigger screen – aren’t the most groundbreaking of bonuses. Save yourself a bit of money and buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 instead, an extra two hours of battery life for almost £200 more really isn’t worth it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon) Camera review
Source: DxOMark English
Samsung’s Galaxy S21+ 5G is the middle seat of the company’s current high-end S21 series, squeezed between the slightly smaller S21 5G and the top-of-the-line S21 Ultra 5G. It sports a 120 Hz, 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, slightly larger than its sibling S21, but with the same resolution (2400 x 1080), and has a centered hole punch for the selfie camera. Here we are testing the US and China version, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset, as opposed to the Exynos version available in the rest of the world. Both have 8 GB memory with either 128 GB or 256 GB storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
Source: Tom's Guide English
Moreover, if you’re using a Galaxy S20 FE, then I strongly recommend against upgrading to the Galaxy S21 or S21 Plus. Samsung put out a great phone with the S20 FE and it’s honestly the best Android competitor to the S21 and S21 Plus at this point. Other than the Snapdragon 865, the S20 FE is remarkably similar to its S21 cousins (the Ultra notwithstanding).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Source: Gadgetspeak English
This is the latest offering from Samsung to cross my desk. While it supports 5G it also works perfectly well for those of us who do not have those faster transfer speeds available on our doorsteps. The phone feels very solid with what looks to me a light violet back, and, on this back, three cameras in a vertical line at the top left corner that look like a set of traffic lights, for some reason this area is in a gold colour which draws your eye to it, so why not smile.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 880% workmanship: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
Source: Tom's Guide English
All told, Samsung nailed it with the Galaxy S21 Plus. It has most of the strengths of the smaller S21 in a bigger package. If you don’t want to shell out $1,199 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Plus model is the next best choice if you prefer a big phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) Camera review: The bigger twin
Source: DxOMark English
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) delivers satisfying stills performance, with pleasant color and accurate exposure despite more noise and clipped highlights than we like to see at this price point. Video performance could be better for a Samsung flagship, considering the higher-than-expected noise. Overall, however, the S21+ 5G (Exynos) will get the job done for Samsung users who want a bigger screen than the S21’s which delivers near identical image quality in all areas.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Review: Sibling Rivalry?
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
With the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung has changed the relative positioning of these three smartphones. If you want the absolute best, then the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the one to pick. Yes, its size makes it a bit unwieldy, but it has the best cameras and a higher-resolution curved-edge display.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ review, one month later: Peak Samsung design
Source: Android Police English
Over the last few weeks, I've split my time between the three members of the S21 family. There's no denying the S21 Ultra is the "best" phone in the group in terms of specs, but it's not really the best to hold. That phone is heavy and awkward, but the S21+ is damn sleek. I feel like I've got a good grip on this phone—the weight and balance are such that I don't get nervous without a case, whereas the S21 Ultra always feels like it wants to tumble out of my hand. The flat screen on the S21+ is definitely a selling point, and the 1080p resolution hasn't bothered me.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ review: The middle child
Source: Pocket Lint English
This Galaxy sits in a middle position in the S21 range, looking fairly costly for a device that's not Samsung's top offering. There's plenty on offer here, however, and it will make a great phone for many - but, that said, it has plenty of close rivals to consider too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: Buy the S21 instead
Source: Expert Reviews English
Perhaps unsurprisingly, my final thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus are largely the same as they were for the S21. It’s an astonishingly good, top-shelf handset, and it’s a smartphone that should serve you well for the coming years, if you can afford it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: a great all-rounder for a good price
Source: T3 English
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has everything most people will need. The stunning design, powerful performance, and excellent camera system make this a great smartphone. If you can't quite convince yourself to spend big on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ Review: Great Daily Driver But Not Easy To Recommend
Source: Tech2.in.com English
The Samsung S21+ finds itself in a tricky position, and that makes it a difficult product to recommend. Having used the device for close to two weeks, I couldn’t come up with a single critical standout feature that would make recommending the S21+ easy. While Samsung itself offers a lot of competition at that price point with its older-gen devices, there are new-generation launches from rivals that are yet to arrive. Unlike the S21 Ultra, which, with a lot of unique features, comfortably wears the flagship crown, the S21+ is neither here nor there. I am in no way implying that the S21+ is a bad device – far from it. But allow me to elaborate on that in the detailed review that follows. Let’s first get the major features of the S21+ out of the way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is likely all the 2021 flagship you'll need, offering great performance, improved battery life and a premium design, but with a downgrade in the display department and minor camera upgrades, S20 Plus owners may want to stay away.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Samsung Galaxy S21+ review
Source: Phone Arena English
At this point in Samsung's device strategy, the Galaxy S21+ is certainly the one going through an identity crisis. The Galaxy S21 has its compact size going for it, whereas the Galaxy S21 Ultra has all the fanciest and most advanced tech in Samsung's arsenal. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21+ is... just an oversized Galaxy S21 with a larger battery. There's no signature feature that makes it stand out.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A versatile package, despite imperfections
Source: Business Standard English
The Galaxy S21 Plus brings some serious upgrades over the predecessor with regard to design and performance. Besides, it brings 5G network support, which future-proofs you for the time 5G services roll out in India. Therefore, consider the Galaxy S21 Plus for its exquisite design, sleek performance and all-round connectivity. Otherwise, you are better off with the Galaxy S20 Plus, which is now significantly cheaper and excels over the Galaxy S21 Plus on display and camera parameters. If not averse to Chinese brands, you might like to explore the Xiaomi Mi 10 and OPPO Find X2, both of which offer more for prices significantly lower than what you pay for the Galaxy S21 Plus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: The typical middle child
Source: Android Authority English
Despite the lack of microSD card, lower resolution display, and last-gen camera package, the Galaxy S21 Plus remains an excellent all-round smartphone in 2021. Samsung's Plus model is usually the standout yearly flagship, but this time it's awkwardly squeezed between a very affordable Galaxy S21 and the bleeding edge S21 Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a great Android phone with one of the best screens available right now. The only notable downside is that it doesn't offer a significant upgrade on last year’s S20 Plus, making it a hard sell for those who have bought a new handset in the past few years.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra review: Distilled excellence
Source: Hardware Zone English
At a glance, Samsung has made one of its better Galaxy S launches in recent years with the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. They put the phones out early, yet managed to deliver a powerful and beautiful trio. Each device - be it the regular, plus, or Ultra variant - were stylish in their ways, and cater very well towards everyday use.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things right
Source: Tom's Guide English
All told, Samsung nailed it with the Galaxy S21 Plus. It has most of the strengths of the smaller S21 in a bigger package. If you don’t want to shell out $1,199 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Plus model is the next best choice if you prefer a big phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Samsung Galaxy S21+ review: Feels like money well spent
Source: Sam Mobile English
I understand that the Galaxy S21+ is tantalizingly close to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which costs only $199 more. If you can spend that extra bit of cash then the Ultra is a no-brainer. It has an even larger display (which is also curved), has much more powerful cameras, a bigger battery etc.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/09/2021
84% Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review
Source: GSM Arena English
So you've probably figured out where this is leading us. The Galaxy S21+ is a great all-round package and has the smartphone pillars well propped up. Ultimately, however, it lacks a standout selling point. In our opinion, if you want a Galaxy, there are no less than three that each build a stronger case for themselves than the S21+.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 84%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
Source: Techradar English
The Galaxy S21 Plus is a superb phone on its own merits, but it offers little that you don't get with the regular, and cheaper, Galaxy S21, apart from its larger screen. But if screen size is a deal-breaker for you, and you're happy to pay a bit more for the extra real estate, then you'll be plenty satisfied with the middle sibling in the S21 family.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Familiar phone, but more powerful too
Source: The Indian Express English
I think the Galaxy S21+ is a good phone, a more polished version of the Galaxy S20+. If you are planning to upgrade from the Galaxy S20 to the Galaxy S21+, keep using your current phone for another year or so. But if you are coming from the Galaxy S9 or S10, the Galaxy S21+ will surely impress you. At Rs 81,999, the S21+ is not cheap—but this price is fair for a flagship Samsung phone that aims to compete with the iPhone 12 series.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Galaxy S21/S21+/Ultra: Which should you choose?
Source: 9to5google English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2021
90% Samsung Galaxy S21+ review: Understated excellence
Source: Neowin English
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S21+ might look very similar to the Galaxy S20+ on paper. However, Samsung has enhanced the user experience in every way, and it shows. The Galaxy S21+ has a sense of refinement that the Galaxy S20+ simply lacked. The firm might be heavily promoting the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its 108MP primary camera, but it is the Galaxy S21+ which is the star of the show for me. It is not too big, offers great performance and battery life, packs a competent camera setup, and offers all this at a pretty reasonable price tag for a flagship smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
85% Samsung Galaxy S21+ review
Source: Phone Arena English
Speaking of charging, as you've heard the news, there's no charger in the box. Samsung has once again followed Apple in this instance, but you know what they say, "first you mock them, then you join them". We've used Samsung's 25W charger to measure how quickly it juices up from 0% to 100%, and it does in 70 minutes. Quick enough for the most part, though other Android devices definitely zoom past that with way faster charging speeds.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
Source: Techradar English
The Plus model in the Galaxy S range was Samsung’s flagship phone just a couple of years ago, but with the introduction of the S20 Ultra last year it took something of a backseat. The gap between the models widens with the S21 series, and it feels like Samsung is very much pushing the most demanding users in the direction of the Ultra – very much like we saw it do with the Note 20 series. The S21 Plus could become a hard phone to recommend, given that last year’s S20 Plus has the same camera setup and screen size, but with a higher resolution; the S21 Plus has a better chipset and a larger battery, but anyone looking for either of those should look at the S21 Ultra, which ups the game in every way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra review: Distilled excellence
Source: Hardware Zone English
While it sounds like a lot of praise for the current batch of Galaxy S phones by Samsung, we're also not blind to the missteps that came with the Galaxy S21 series. If you ask us, the Koreans should've kept microSD compatibility instead of removing it, and bring back 1440p on to the S21 and S21+ for the people who actually know how to use them. The real shame is the removal of a charging adapter. Indeed, Samsung could've found it in them to at least give a universal fast-charging adapter, considering the sticker prices of these premium devices.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/28/2021
85% Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra review: Distilled excellence
Source: Hardware Zone English
While it sounds like a lot of praise for the current batch of Galaxy S phones by Samsung, we're also not blind to the missteps that came with the Galaxy S21 series. If you ask us, the Koreans should've kept microSD compatibility instead of removing it, and bring back 1440p on to the S21 and S21+ for the people who actually know how to use them. The real shame is the removal of a charging adapter. Indeed, Samsung could've found it in them to at least give a universal fast-charging adapter, considering the sticker prices of these premium devices.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review
Source: Techradar English
The Plus model in the Galaxy S range was Samsung’s flagship phone just a couple of years ago, but with the introduction of the S20 Ultra last year it took something of a backseat. The gap between the models widens with the S21 series, and it feels like Samsung is very much pushing the most demanding users in the direction of the Ultra – very much like we saw it do with the Note 20 series. The S21 Plus could become a hard phone to recommend, given that last year’s S20 Plus has the same camera setup and screen size, but with a higher resolution; the S21 Plus has a better chipset and a larger battery, but anyone looking for either of those should look at the S21 Ultra, which ups the game in every way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra hands-on: a stunner in the flesh
Source: Hardware Zone English
Since it was a hands-on before the official launch, we had limited time and space to explore the Galaxy S21 series with. We used the time to better understand Director's View, a new feature joining Samsung's already pro-grade series of cameras and camera functionalities. In a nutshell, Director's View is a unique live-editing feature for video recording. It has three main components. There's a key video feed that takes up most of the recording and a picture-in-picture feed of the opposing, user-facing camera. Three other video feeds on the right allow the user to preview the look and feel coming from Samsung's other rear lenses running in real-time (called Live Thumbnail). Tapping on any of the three feeds would swap the main feed out for the other. In a completed recording, you actually do not see any of previews from other lenses - only the picture-in-picture feed and the main, world-facing footage remains.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ hands-on: A perfect balance
Source: Sam Mobile English
The Galaxy S21 series is trying to find its place in a world that’s still reeling from the pandemic. Naturally, even spending $799 on a base Galaxy S21 might be impossible now for some people who just a year ago may have dropped $999 on a new flagship just because they liked the way it looked.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21+ preview
Source: Phone Arena English
After a steady barrage of leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is finally official. Announced as the middle-ground phone between the Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra, the S21+ combines a large display and battery without surging past the $1000-barrier. Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S20+, the S21+ feels like the phone for people who enjoy a large device but don’t necessarily need the extra pizzazz or can stomach the price tag associated with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Flagships Launch With Snapdragon 888, More Affordable Pricing
Source: Hot Hardware English
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is available for preorder between today and January 28th, and you'll receive $200 in Samsung Credit and a free Galaxy SmartTag. It will be priced from $1,199, which is also a $200 discount compared to the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G Hands-on, Quick Review: Power-packed
Source: Unbox English
Samsung is throwing in a LOT of freebies when customers pre-order the new phones from January 15 to 28. You’re getting a pair of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live with every pre-order, as well as a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 tablet, Galaxy SmartTag, and a 25W Wall Charger.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, & S21 Ultra first look
Source: Engadget English
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21+ Hands-On
Source: Yugatech English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21+ Initial Camera Impressions
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/14/2021
Galaxy S21+ Hands On Leaks: THIS Is It?
Source: Pocketnow English Archive.org version
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 12/31/2020

Foreign Reviews

91% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G im Test: Preis, Display, Kamera, Größe, 5G
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 91%
93% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G im Test: Preis, Display, Kamera, Größe, 5G
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 93%
So schlägt sich das Handy im Alltag
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21+ Miss Android 2021, wo ist dein Mut?
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
93% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G im Test: Preis, Display, Kamera, Größe, 5G
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 93%
93% Ultra auf Diät: Samsung Galaxy S21(+) im Test
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 81% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Samsung Galaxy S21+ Liebe auf den zweiten Blick?
Source: Curved German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21+ Display und Kamera machen "Ultra"-Variante Konkurrenz
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2021
Unsere ersten Eindrücke im Hands-on
Source: Curved German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2021
Galaxy S21, S21+ und S21 Ultra im Check
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021
90% Samsung Galaxy S21+, análisis: ser el hermano mediano a veces significa pasar desapercibido
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 95% display: 88% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%
90% Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Galaxy S21+, análisis: el Samsung para los que quieren un gran móvil sin excesos
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent cameras; big screen; smart stylus pen
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2021
Experiencia Con El Samsung Galaxy S21+ Tras Tres Semanas De Uso
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2021
Review Samsung Galaxy S21+ | A bateria maior faz diferença
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Excellent display; waterproof IP68; great cameras; long battery life; nice speakers. Negative: No charger included.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2021
86% Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G: la nostra recensione
Source: Tech Different Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90%
92% Recensione Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: la perfetta via di mezzo
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 54% features: 83%
85% Recensione Samsung Galaxy S21+ (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
94% Recensione Samsung Galaxy S21+: il giusto compromesso?
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 94% performance: 98% mobility: 88% workmanship: 84%
85% Recensione SAMSUNG GALAXY S21+
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 68% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 88%
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus e Ultra: tutti 5G, nuovi colori e c'è la S Pen | Video
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Rating: price: 51% features: 83%
Samsung Galaxy S21+, uno smartphone (quasi) perfetto. La recensione
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN
Positive: Nice display; high performance; top autonomy; great built quality. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2021
80% Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: simpelweg een opgeblazen Galaxy S21?
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
88% Test Galaxy S21 et S21+ : Samsung joue les équilibristes
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
90% Test du Samsung Galaxy S21+ : la beauté se paye un peu trop cher
Source: CNet France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
88% Test du Samsung Galaxy S21+ : pourquoi cet excellent smartphone est... décevant
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% mobility: 90%
90% [Test] Samsung Galaxy S21 et S21+ : sans fausse note
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 02/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Test du Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : l’équilibre en maître-mot
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
80% Test du Samsung Galaxy S21+: La beauté ne fait pas tout !
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Galaxy S21+ : Samsung se contente du maximum
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Galaxy S21, S21+ et S21 Ultra : notre prise en main des nouveaux fleurons de Samsung
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; premium design; solid workmanship; smart stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Первый обзор Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ и S21 Ultra: броский дизайн и двойной 100-кратный зум
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2021
Trên tay Galaxy S21+ 5G: Màu tím đẹp thực sự, cầm nắm thoải mái, mọi thứ đều mang lại trải nghiệm cao cấp
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2021
Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: Giá phải chăng hơn nhưng vẫn rất "ngon"
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; large battery capacity; support 5G; big screen; nice triple cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2021
Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy S21+ và Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Diện mạo mới, sang trọng và đẹp mắt hơn
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; high performance; excellent cameras.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2021
Cận cảnh Samsung Galaxy S21+ tại FPT Shop: Thiết kế thời thượng, hỗ trợ 5G, giá 25.99 triệu đồng
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; support 5G; excellent display; great cameras; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2021
Đây là lý do bạn nên mua Samsung Galaxy S21+ ở thời điểm hiện tại
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; excellent cameras; great display; powerful processor; fast fingerprint sensor; long battery life; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2021
Trên tay Samsung Galaxy S21+ và S21 Ultra tại Việt Nam: Siêu phẩm smartphone 2021 là đây!
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; impressive cameras; high performance.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Trên tay Galaxy S21+ 5G: Mặt lưng Gorilla Glass 7, màn hình Full HD+ không cong
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; excellent display; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Source: Dinside NO→EN
Positive: Nice display; solid workmanship; long battery life; waterproof IP68; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: No memory card support; no charger in the box.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2021
83% Test: Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
82% Test: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus – Fortfarande flaggskepp
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 82%
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: adună multe minusuri pentru un flagship
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Modern design; powerful processor; great cameras; high autonomy. Negative: High price; nice display; slow charging; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/29/2021

Comment

ARM Mali-G78 MP14: Integrated graphics card based on the 2nd generation of the Valhall architecture. Uses 14 of the 24 possible clusters. The Mali-G78MP14 is a fast mobile GPUs for Android based phones in 2020.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Exynos 2100 5G: High End SoC with 8 cores in three clusters (1x Exynos X1 2.9 GHz/ 3x Cortex-A78 2.8 GHz/ 4x A55 2.2 GHz) and a integrated ARM Mali-G78MP14 GPU (+40% faster versus Mali-G77MP11). Integrates a 5 G modem with up to 7.35 Gbps. Manufactured in 5LPE at Samsung.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.70":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


84.41%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-02-14 (Update: 2021-02-14)