The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G is a higher-end version of the ordinary Galaxy S21 5G, as well as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. It comes with a more capable processor, design modifications, and a lot more as a sequel. Customers who upgrade from the S21 will get a more quality build, a larger display, and a larger battery.
When comparing the design of the Galaxy S21 Plus 5G to that of its predecessor, it is clear that certain design improvements have been done. These design tweaks may not be significant, but they are undoubtedly appreciated, especially with the abundance of identical designs in the Android smartphone space.
On the back panel, there is a significant design alteration. Samsung chose a vertical camera bump this year, which comes in colours that contrast with the colour of the back cover.
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, and Phantom Red are among the six colour options available for the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. It has the most colour options out of all the characters in the series.
One thing to remark about the build quality is that we have a glass rear cover instead of the plastic that comes standard on the S21. Moving on, we get a 6.7-inch display, which is around the same size as its predecessor’s display, but with lower resolution and density.
In comparison to its predecessor, which had a resolution of 1440 x 3200 and a density of 525 PPI, this one has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 and a density of 394 PPI. A 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ compatibility, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection are also included.
The Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G’s cameras are nearly identical to those of its less expensive sibling. It also has DNA in common with its predecessor, albeit with a few tweaks.
On the back, we have a 12MP primary wide-angle camera with an aperture of f/1.8, a 64MP telephoto camera with an aperture of f/2.0, a 12MP with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 120-degree field of view, and a 12MP with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 120-degree field of view. Phase detection autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization are included. This back camera array can shoot videos in ultra 8k at 24 frames per second.
On the selfie front, there’s a single 10MP camera hidden behind a punch hole in the display. This camera features an f/2.2 aperture and can shoot videos in 4K at 60 frames per second.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G Key Specs and Features
- 6.7-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels (394 PPI), 120Hz Refresh Rate
- Android 11, One UI 3.1
- 8GB RAM
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (USA) – Octa-core Exynos 2100 (Global)
- 128GB / 256GB Built-in Storage
- 12MP + 64MP + 12MP Triple Rear Camera
- 10MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Under Display, Ultrasonic)
- 25W Fast Charging
- 15W Wireless Charging
- 4.5W Reverse Charging
- Water and Dust Proof (IP68 certification)
- 4800 mAh Non-Removable Li-ion Battery
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
- Platform: Android 11, One UI 3.1
- Processor: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Octa-Core Processor (2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 2.42 GHz tri-core Kryo 680 & 1.80 GHz quad-core Kryo 680) – USA / China – Exynos 2100 (Octa-core 2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2.80 GHz tri-core Cortex-A78 & 2.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G78 MP14 (International) – Adreno 660 (USA/China)
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Colours: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
- Dimension: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave)
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.7-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2400 Pixels (394 ppi), ~87.2% Screen-to-body Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP (Primary, Wide) f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 64MP (Telephoto) f/2.0, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom + 12MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 120˚ FOV, Video Stabilisation
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 10MP Camera, f/2.2, Dual video call, Dual Pixel PDAF, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB / 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 / 1900
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G LTE: LTE Bands 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
- 5G: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C (USB 3.0), USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Under display, ultrasonic)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Google Assistant, Bixby
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: Yes, Qi / PMA Wireless Charging (15W Capacity) + 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Samsung Pay
- Water Resistant: Yes (IP68 – up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 4800 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 25W Fast Charging Capacity, USB Power Delivery 3.0, 15W Wireless Charging Capacity
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