Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

Samsung Jan 29, 2021

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is a 2021 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.7" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1300 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm process), 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and ARM Mali-G78 MC14 GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12.2MP Wide Angle + Macro and 64MP Telephoto + portrait, plus a 10MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4800 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 15. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Launch DateFriday, January 29, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm
Weight200 g
Volume95.23 cm³
Available Colors
  • Phantom Violet
  • Phantom Pink
  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom Silver
  • Phantom Gold
  • Phantom Red

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G was released on Friday, January 29, 2021. The phone measures 161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm with a volume of 95.23 cm³ and weighs 200g. It features a 6.7" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red.

Display

Size6.7"
TypeAMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density393 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1300 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G features a 6.7" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (393 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1300 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity4800 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Wireless charging 15W
  • Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
  • No charge in-box

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is equipped with a 4800 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable. Additional features include wireless charging 15w, reverse wireless charging 4.5w, no charge in-box.

Hardware

ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.91 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G78 MC14
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score749,100 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4800 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is equipped with Samsung Exynos 2100 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G78 MC14. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 749,100 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4800 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x, SBC. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS
  • Stereo Sound

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.76" size and 1.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G also includes a 12.2MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2) and a 64MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.0). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G uses a 10MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/3.2" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

111
Overall
118
Photo
89
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX555
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.76"

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX563
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 10 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX374
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.2"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Ultra wide angle lens 120º
  • Ultra wide angle Video 4K HDR10+ @ 60fps
  • Ultra wide angle Dual Pixel Autofocus
  • Telephoto lens with OIS
  • 3x hybrid zoom
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version15

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 15. It is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 326.00
USD 353.25
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 203.07
USD 203.07
256 GB 8 GB
Samsung USD 679.00
USD 679.00
256 GB 8 GB
Best Buy USD 899.99
USD 899.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 179.95
USD 234.11
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 326.00
USD 353.25
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 203.07
USD 203.07
256 GB 8 GB
Samsung USD 679.00
USD 679.00
256 GB 8 GB
Best Buy USD 899.99
USD 899.99
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 179.95
USD 234.11
256 GB 8 GB