Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S21
Compact flagship with premium features
- Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Battery: 4000mAh
Price
$499 – $799
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score8.7/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S21 delivers flagship-level performance, a compact design, Dynamic AMOLED display and versatile cameras in a lightweight body.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Compact flagship size
- Excellent performance
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Wireless charging
- IP68 protection
Cons
- Small battery
- Plastic back
- No charger included
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 11 |
|---|---|
| UI | One UI |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Mali-G78 / Adreno 660 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Build | Glass Front, Plastic Back |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Colors | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 169g |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Process | 5nm |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Charging | 25W Wired |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Telephoto | 64MP Hybrid Zoom |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Brightness | 1300 nits |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Night Mode | Yes |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 |
| Ultra Wide | 12MP |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Ultrasonic Under Display |
| Main Camera | 12MP OIS |
| Memory Card | No |
| Rear Camera | 12MP + 64MP + 12MP |
| Samsung DeX | Yes |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 10MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Release Date | January 2021 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Pixel Density | 421 ppi |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Video Recording | 8K 24fps |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 15W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W |
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