S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Violet seen from the rear, on top of S21 5G in Phantom Pink seen from the front. The one seen from the front has a coral graphic wallpaper onscreen.
Made for the epic in everyday
Never miss that perfect shot again. Meet Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G. Designed to revolutionize video and photography, with beyond cinematic 8K resolution so you can snap epic photos right out of video. It has it all in two sizes: 64MP, our fastest chip and a massive all-day battery. Things just got epic.
Our smoothest scrolling screen keeps up with all your feeds. Incredibly responsive, this display optimizes the refresh rate for what you're doing with every touch.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Unbelievably bright. Incredibly vivid. Surprisingly smooth — this display shines with vibrant colour and amazing clarity, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience. And that's even in bright sunlight.
*The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G received a certification from VDE Germany for 100 percent Mobile Colour Volume in the DCI-P3 colour range, which means your images aren’t washed out and you’ll get unbelievably vivid colours regardless of differing levels of brightness. The display can achieve peak brightness of up to 1300 nits, improving the contrast between dark and light aspects of digital content for a more brilliant picture quality, with a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio to make your mobile experience more immersive.
Eye Comfort Shield
Your next movie marathon just got more cozy. Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G significantly reduce eye-strain and fatigue so you can binge your favorite shows comfortably morning, noon and night.
*SGS, the world's leading certification company, awarded Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.
Built for those "oh no!" moments, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ delivers scratch and damage resistance that makes it the toughest glass on a Samsung smartphone.3
Three friends riding in a pick-up truck, with two jumping out of the back. Scene shot with 8K Video mode, and one still cut captured with 8K Video Snap.
Take epic photos in every 8K Video
8K Video is the highest resolution in a smartphone, making your footage look even better than the cinema. And with 8K 24fps, every vlog and memory is your next shot at stardom. Record, upload and watch right on YouTube.
Then use 8K Video Snap to get an album of high-quality 33MP pics right out of every 8K Video. It's easy to record now, then snap later.
Shot of a group of friends outside roller skating becomes multiple images and short clips with various filters and cropping effects applied.
Record one take and AI turns it into feed-worthy photos and videos you can pick and choose from.4, 5 It’s like a personal video editor, chopping up, slowing down and stabilizing to create content you can upload straight to Instagram.
Scene of woman riding a skateboard down the street shot on Galaxy S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Black. One shot with Galaxy S21 Plus 5G without Super Steady, and the other shot with Super Steady. The one shot with Super Steady is clear and detailed.
SUPER STEADY OFFSUPER STEADY ON
Action-packed and super-smooth
Super Steady begs for action. Now that we’ve combined AI stabilization with 60fps capture, your adventures can get a bit more adventurous — since your phone shoots like an action cam.
Super Smooth 60fps Video lets you relive the moment without skipping a beat. Its dynamic frame rate automatically adjusts so you record super-smooth video in both bright and low light.6
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12MPULTRA WIDE CAMERA
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PRO-GRADE CAMERA
The beauty is in the details
Shoot in 64-megapixel resolution so you can pinch in and capture with clarity that makes photos look like a work of art.7
PORTRAIT
Instagram-ready instantly
Portraits have never looked better. Capture social feed-ready photos without all the editing.
ORIGINAL
BLUR
STUDIO
HIGH-KEY MONO
LOW-KEY MONO
BACKDROP
COLOUR POINT
AI analyzes faces and natural lighting, angles and directions — making sure your subject is the focus and always stunning.
NIGHT MODE
The night is yours
No lighting crew? Hate that obnoxious flash? No problem. Now you can light up the night and capture it in vivid colour, at night or in low light and without all the extras.
30X SPACE ZOOM
Say farewell ‘too far away’
Car with a couple in the back seat. As you zoom in, you see someone in the driver's seat. As you zoom in all the way to 30x, you see her smiling expression through the sideview mirror.
Enhanced camera quality allows for 30X digital zoom, making it look like those back row seats were actually close enough to touch the band.8 Zoom Lock stabilizes the shot when your hand gets shaky.
SELFIE
Puts your best face forward
Selfie mode is enhanced by AI to bring out your features in realistic, true-to-life colour.
The 10MP front-facing camera packs in tons of detail, while the fast autofocus makes sure you easily get your best shots.
PERFORMANCE
Can't stop. Won't stop
INTELLIGENT BATTERY
Outlasts your all-nighters9, 10
Super Fast Charging gives you hours of power in minutes of charge.11
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is a quick power-up — without the cable.12
Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge your buds, watch or even a friend's phone.13
*The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) was established in 1995 to support and accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB compliant devices. Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's Super Fast Charging has been certified to be compliant to the USB standards which means your products have met the highest standards in the industry. This certification can be found on www.usb.org.
Epic battery power
Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's Intelligent Battery lets you power through your day — and then some — with up to 4800mAh battery power.1 Its new power-efficient display and processor pushes it to last well beyond the 24-hour mark, even on 5G.2 Translation: Put endless scrolling to the test.
1. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S21 5G and 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+ 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
2. Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2020.12.07-12.18 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-G991, SM-G996 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and many other factors.
Packing more speed, more power and more intelligence, the 5nm processor is fast enough to keep up with the action, so you can do more even faster.3
8GB of RAM
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
SECURITY
Share only what you want
The Knox security platform delivers a high level of security, protecting your phone from the chip up and giving you more confidence in your data and app permissions. It also features Samsung Knox Vault to keep your biometric authentication data under wraps. And with a larger, lower latency Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, you can unlock even faster — even if your finger's dry.
STORAGE
Make memories truly unforgettable
Up to 256GB of built-in memory means thousands of epic moments stay safe and sound.14
OneDrive gives you additional peace of mind. Automatically sync your photos and videos so they're protected.15
WATER RESISTANT
Water? Whatever
IP68 rated protection16
5G
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favorite show in a flash. The 5G-compatible chipset delivers faster speeds to keep you connected as you upload or download.17, 18, 19 While HyperFast Wi-Fi connects you to everything you love quickly and reliably.20
Dual SIM lets you connect your phone to two data plans in one device.21
With the 120Hz display, you get both fast touch response and smooth action. Pair that with 5G and Wi-Fi 6 to keep you connected in real time — and you'll take your game to the next level.
Enhanced Game Booster
Game Booster's new Priority Mode ensures you stay focused on your game by blocking calls and notifications and maximizing Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G performance. Optimized for Unity Engine, sophisticated AI monitors your device usage and automatically adjusts your settings for the best experience — regulating temperature, battery and memory all while you play.
Big Screen Chat lets you easily catch up with your friend groups. Since Google Duo works across devices, they can drop in anytime, from any place. Stay closer to those who matter with just a tap.19, 20, 22
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
*Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC.
Motion Mirror keeps in step with your training — letting you project your phone to your TV so you can follow a workout routine while also watching yourself.22
LINK TO WINDOWS
The apps you love, on your PC
Click the Start menu or taskbar and open your pinned mobile apps right on your Windows 10 PC. Scroll through memories, see social media feeds and connect with friends. All a snap when you have Your Phone Apps.
*Users must link their Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone App on PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. Your Phone Apps feature requires Galaxy device to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.
*Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them.
GALAXY SMARTTAG
Tag it, find it
Tag an object or even your pet and your phone lets you know if you've left it behind.23, 24 You can check its last known location for easy tracking.
Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G have three rear cameras and one 10MP selfie camera. The rear cameras include: one 64MP Telephoto Camera, one 12MP Wide-angle Camera and one 12MP Ultra Wide Camera.
Yes, Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G come with the Super Smooth 120Hz display. The display's refresh rate adjusts between 48-120Hz based on the content you're viewing.
Galaxy S21 5G comes with a 15.84cm (6.2") screen, measuring at 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 millimeters and weighing at 171g(mmW), 169g(sub6). Galaxy S21+ 5G comes with a 16.95cm (6.7") screen and measures at 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 millimeters, while weighing 202g(mmW), 200g(sub6).1
Yes, you can use an electronic SIM, known as eSIM, with Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G. The eSIM allows you to activate a mobile network plan right on your phone, so you can switch data plans or add an overseas phone number without the physical Nano SIM.
