Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
- Exynos 21005 Nanometer
- 4800 mAhLi-Ion
- 64 MegaPixel4320p
- 6.7 inches1080x2400
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OS updates ended in 2024 updates
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Security support ended in 2025 updates
Predecessor Comparison
Here's how Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G compares with its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus:
Advantages of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
- This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, compared to the predecessor's Qualcomm SnapDragon 865 Plus. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
- This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, compared to the predecessor's Samsung Exynos 990. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
- This phone is powered by a better chipset: Samsung Exynos 2100, compared to the predecessor's Qualcomm SnapDragon 865 Plus. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
- This phone is powered by a better chipset: Samsung Exynos 2100, compared to the predecessor's Samsung Exynos 990. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
- This phone offers a larger battery capacity (4800 mAh) compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (4500 mAh), resulting in longer usage time.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G Size
Battery Analysis & Comparison
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| Released | 2021 January 14 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Initial OS | Android 11 |
| Details | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Major update cycle | 3 years |
| Security update cycle | 4 years |
| Card slot | No |
| Charger in the box | No |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| IP Rating | IP68, Waterproof up to 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes |
| SIM | Single SIM Nano-SIM or Dual SIM 2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by |
| Details | Back from Gorilla Glass Victus and aluminum frame |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Tech | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1300nits |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 88.3% screen-to-body ratio |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 88.30% |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio 394 ppi density |
Always-on display, HDR10+ | |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Chipset - V1 | Qualcomm SnapDragon 888 |
| Nanometer | 5 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 660 - USA/China |
| Internal Storage | UFS 3.1 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 - USA/China |
| Chipset - V2 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Nanometer | 5 nm |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 - International |
| Internal Storage | UFS 3.1 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 - International |
| RAM/Storage V1 | 8GB/128GB |
| RAM/Storage V2 | 8GB/256GB |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4800mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W |
| Specs | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go |
| Cameras | |
|---|---|
| Main | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| OIS | Yes |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Selfie | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm wide, 1/3.24, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| Stereo | Stereo speakers and sound |
| Quality | 32-bit/384kHz, Tuned by AKG |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| FM Radio | It depends on the version |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Misc | |
|---|---|
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic under display fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| WiFi 6/7 | WiFi 6 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Sar | 0.54 W/kg head, 1.33 W/kg body |
| Price | $ 899 |
What are the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G?
It is powered by the Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, fitted with a 6.7 inch display, a battery with 4800 mAh capacity and a main camera sensor of 64MP.
Does this device support NFC?
Yes, it has an NFC chip and can handle contactless payments and other functions that require it.
Does the box include a charger?
There is no charger in the box.