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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S21+

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S21+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S21+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy S21 02Points
Samsung Galaxy S21
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy S21+ Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 X
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21+

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

55 Common items in both devices
2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
8GB LPDDR5
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
+48 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
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ModelGalaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Other model namesGalaxy S21 5G SM-G991B/DSGalaxy S21 Plus 5G SM-G996B/DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/20211/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 151.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.97 in)75.6 x 161.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.36 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core)
3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core)
3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 622276 (v8)
Geekbench: 3476 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady-video		(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom3x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps		4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.24" inches1/3.24" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG		Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4800 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0		25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging		15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Gray, White, Violet, Pink
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Samsung DeX		• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Gold, Red, Violet, Pink
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Samsung DeX

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S21Galaxy S21+
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.456W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)0.541W/kg (head), 1.335W/kg (body)
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