Galaxy S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Violet seen from the rear, on top of
Galaxy 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 revolutionise 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 chipset and a massive all-day
battery.1 Things just got epic.
Expert Review Highlight
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding Galaxy S21 5G in
Phantom Violet. Here what the experts have to say. Krystal
Lora is holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black. New ways
of expression. Marques goes into the phone's Camera app and
shows the many shooting modes available. He shoots a video in
Director's Mode, simultaneously recording footage of the
hallway and himself walking. Thao Huynh's selfies show the
difference between the camera's Bright Mode and Natural Mode.
Marques outside shooting with Galaxy S21 5G. Show-off worthy
design. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G face down, then Krystal and
Marques holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face down. Close-up of
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's rear cameras. Power to fuel expression.
Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G. Marques scrolls through Screen
resolution settings, then taps to Display settings and Motion
Smoothness. Galaxy S21 5G on a table with the calculator app
in Pop-up view. Marques holding Galaxy S21 5G, then Galaxy S21
Ultra 5G. Disclaimer: Tech reviewers share their thoughts on
the Galaxy S21. No payment was made to create this review.
License was obtained for a fee after the content had been
posted on YouTube.
The Galaxy S21 they've dropped this year checks all the most
important boxes
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, holding Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom
Violet. The Default. Marques holds it in his hand, focusing on
the rear cameras. Galaxy S21 5G flat on its side to show the
camera design. Close-up of the phone's rear cameras. Marques
holds the phone to show its vivid screen. He shows cartoon
videos. Then he scrolls through Instagram to show the Super
Smooth 120Hz Display. He places his finger on the Ultrasonic
Fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone and scrolls through the
browser. S21: 424ppi, S21 Ultra: 515ppi. Marques searches for
something in the Google search bar, then shows him swiping in
different directions. He drags down the Quick menu and
dismisses a notification. Marques swipes through multiple open
apps. He opens the Settings app and goes through the Sounds
and Vibrations controls. He opens the Camera app and takes
photos in different angles. Close-up of rear cameras. Ultra
Wide, Main Camera and 3x Telephoto. In Camera app, Marques
zooms in from 1x to 30x with 30X Space Zoom. Then he holds up
a pool cue tip to demonstrate the camera focus. He swipes
through different Camera modes. Galaxy S21 5G put next to
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, both with the Camera app open. He taps
the Ultra Wide camera mode on both phones. Marques holds
Galaxy S21 5G, going through Setting options.
I've been very impressed with the pics I've taken
Thao Huynh holding Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom Violet. Galaxy S21
5G put next to Galaxy Note20 Ultra and S20 to compare
finishes. She holds Galaxy S21 5G, showing the back. She
places her finger on the Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor to
unlock the phone. 6.2 inches, flat screen, 120Hz AMOLED 2X,
FHD+ 2400x1080 pixels. Video playing on the phone. Galaxy
Note20 Ultra next to Galaxy S21 5G, showing the similar screen
resolution. Thao swipes through multiple open apps on Galaxy
S21 5G and looks at a photo close-up in the Gallery app. She
unlocks the phone multiple times using the Ultrasonic
Fingerprint sensor. Then she unlocks the phone multiple times
using face recognition. Thao is watching a video on the phone.
She unboxes Galaxy S21 5G, first taking out the device,
ejector pin, Quick Start Guide and charging cable. Phone
plugged in and charging. Phone placed on a wireless charger.
Galaxy Buds charging on top of the phone. Phone is placed next
to Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Thao holds the SIM card slot to
compare. She plays a video on Galaxy S21 5G. Then she pulls
down the Quick menu and scrolls through settings. She plays a
game, showing the phone's smooth graphics. Selfies are taken
with the phone show the difference between Bright Mode and
Natural Mode. Ultra Wide, Main and Telephoto 3x hybrid. Images
demonstrating 30X Space Zoom at 1x, 3x and 10x. Images showing
Portrait mode results and Camera Auto versus Pro Mode. Thao
records a video in Single Take and shows the multiple content
formats it creates. Director's View, 1080MP max resolution.
She uses Director's View to record the road ahead of her and
her driving at the same time. She switches the camera angles
while recording. 4K selfie cam. 4K rear cam. BT mic - Buds
Live. Improved FP scanner. Snapdragon 888. Durable back.
Better battery life.
I really do love everything we get within the native camera
app
Krystal Lora is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G box. She
unboxes the phone in Phantom Black and shows the phone's rear
side and cameras. She takes out the SIM ejector tool and
charging cable from the box. Then she unboxes Galaxy S21 5G in
Phantom Violet. She holds the two Galaxy S21 phones side by
side. Krystal opens the Camera App on Galaxy S21 5G to take a
photo. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G side by side to show the
size difference. Both are in a case from the i-Blason Cosmo
Collection. She shows the phones front and back in the case to
show off the sheen and gold foil. The screen appears and she
navigates the i-Blason websites. Text says Check out
i-blason.com or type i-blason on Amazon. Then Galaxy S21 Ultra
5G appears in an i-blason case and text says S21 Ultra
Giveaway! Link below. She unboxes the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds
in Phantom Black. Then she opens the case and puts the earbuds
in her ears. She switches the ear-tip for a better fit.
Krystal is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in one hand and S21
5G in the other. She places her finger on Galaxy S21 Ultra
5G's Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor and quickly unlocks the
phone. She opens the Camera app on Galaxy S21 5G and uses
Selfie mode to record a video. Then she opens Director's View
and switches between three thumbnails onscreen demonstrating
the different camera angles. Krystal is recording a video of
herself sitting on a couch with the main Wide-angle camera.
Then she opens the Galaxy Buds Pro case to pair with the
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. She holds the earbuds in her hands.
"It's a really classy and distinctive flourish that we've
somehow never seen before in a handset."
GQ
"Photos look sharp, dynamic range is impressive, and the new
'tripod lock' feature steadies the 30x and 100x zoom levels
on subjects to prevent the viewfinder image from jumping
around."
TechRadar
*30X Space Zoom available on Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G.
100X Space Zoom only available on Galaxy S21 Ultra
5G.
"We have been getting some incredible battery life cycles
out of the device."
Our smoothest scrolling screen keeps up with all your
feeds. Incredibly responsive, this display intelligently
optimizes the refresh rate for what you do.
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.
Eye Comfort Shield
Your next movie marathon just got more cozy. Galaxy S21 5G
and S21+ 5G reduce harmful blue light at night so you can
binge your favourite shows comfortably.1
1. Eye Comfort Shield is 'off' by default, and must be
turned on in Settings.
Pick from Samsung.com exclusive colours that reflect your
personality — for no extra charge. Galaxy S21+ 5G offers
Phantom Gold and Phantom Red hues, paired with a pink gold
rear camera design.
PHANTOM GOLD
PHANTOM RED
1. Colour availability may vary depending on country or
carrier.
Built for those "oh no!" moments, Gorilla Glass Victus™ delivers
scratch and damage resistance that makes it the toughest glass on a
Samsung smartphone.
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 Galaxy 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 Single Take turns it into feed-worthy photos and
videos you can pick and choose from. It's like a personal video
editor, chopping up, slowing down and stabilising to create content
you can upload straight to Instagram.
Record one take and Single Take turns it into feed-worthy photos and
videos you can pick and choose from. It’s like a personal video
editor, chopping up, slowing down and stabilising to create content
you can upload straight to Instagram.2, 3
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
stabilisation 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. Dynamic frame rate in FHD Auto Mode delivers a fast
60fps to capture smoother video during the day — then switches to
30fps for brighter video in low light.
The
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10MPSELFIE CAMERA
12MPULTRA WIDE CAMERA
12MPWIDE-ANGLE CAMERA
64MPTELEPHOTO CAMERA
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continues
10MPSELFIE CAMERA
12MPULTRA WIDE CAMERA
12MPWIDE-ANGLE CAMERA
64MPTELEPHOTO CAMERA
PRO-GRADE CAMERA
The beauty is in the details
Shoot in 64-megapixel resolution so you can pinch in and capture with
a clarity that makes photos look like a work of art.4
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 analyses 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.
An aerial shot of friends playing a game of chess. One is
celebrating and another is upset. As the image zooms in to 30X a
clearer view of the chessboard appears and we see the king laid
down for checkmate.
Enhanced camera quality allows for 30x digital zoom, making it look
like those back row seats were actually close enough to touch the
band. Zoom Lock stabilises the shot when your hand gets shaky.4
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.
DIRECTOR'S VIEW
You're right in the director's chair
Take advantage of the multi-camera system by shooting with multiple
cameras all at once. Director's View lets you switch up the angle as
you record — and even shoot with front and rear cameras at the same
time.
The screen of Galaxy S21 Plus 5G is split in half in Directors
View mode. On one half is the woman holding the camera, being
captured with the Selfie Camera, and on the other half is two
women in front of a birthday cake, being captured with the Rear
Camera. They celebrate and dance, and a gift gets handed to the
birthday celebrant. We can see the whole party from two
different angles with Director's View.
PERFORMANCE
Can't stop. Won't stop
INTELLIGENT BATTERY
Outlasts your all-nighters
Galaxy S21 Plus 5G phone seen from the front in landscape view
with a cityscape onscreen of buildings and a river running
through the center. The cityscape lighting goes from day to
night to demonstrate using the phone from morning until night.
Super Fast Charging gives you hours of power in minutes
of charge.6
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is a quick power-up — without
the cable.7
Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge
your buds, watch or even a friend's phone.8
*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.
*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.
This certification can be found on www.usb.org.
Epic battery power
With Galaxy S21 5G's 4000mAh and Galaxy S21+ 5G's 4800mAh
battery power, you can power through your day — and then
some.1 The new
power-efficient display and processor pushes the
Intelligent Battery to last 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.
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.
8GB of RAM
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.9, 10
OneDrive gives you additional peace of mind. Automatically
sync your photos and videos so they're protected.14
WATER RESISTANT
Water? Whatever
IP68 rated protection
5G
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your
favourite show in a flash. The 5G-compatible chipset delivers
faster speeds to keep you connected as you upload or download.
While Wi-Fi 6 connects you to everything you love
quickly and reliably.11, 12, 13, 14
Dual SIM lets you use a nano SIM and eSIM for two
data plans in one device.15
A woman looks out the window through blinds. The scene pulls
back to show and Galaxy S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Violet
appears. Onscreen is a streaming platform, downloading TV
episodes to demonstrate the speed of 5G.
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your
favourite show in a flash. The 5G-compatible chipset delivers
faster speeds to keep you connected as you upload or
download.16, 17, 18 While Wi-Fi 6 connects
you to everything you love quickly and reliably.19
Dual SIM lets you use a nano SIM and eSIM for two
data plans in one device.20
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 — so you
can take full advantage of Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G
performance. Plus, our AI-based solution 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 with Google Duo lets you easily
catch up with a friend or loved one — and dial up the fun with
colourful backgrounds. They can drop in anytime, from any
place, so you stay closer to those who matter with just a
tap16
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
*Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC.
*Big Screen Chat can be accessed through the Smart View
feature in Google Duo, located within the in-call controls.
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.16
Multiview
Enjoy together, better together
View more with Galaxy S21 series. Simply tap your Galaxy S21 5G
or S21+ 5G on the NEO QLED TV, to cast your phone onto the TV
screen.
*TV and mobile need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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 smartphones to their Windows 10 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. Some Link to Windows features may require Galaxy
smartphone to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as
the PC.
GALAXY SMARTTAG
Tag it, find it
Tag your keys or wallet, then use the SmartThings Find app to
check its last known location for easy tracking.17
The soundtrack to your life in a tap20
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
What you need to make everyday epic
Start 2021 off light. It's packaged with exactly what you need — and
nothing that will clutter up your drawers.
Unboxing the Galaxy S21 plus 5G. Galaxy S21 plus 5G. Hands present
the S21 plus 5G box. Disclaimer: 5G network availability may vary
depending on the country, network provider and user environment.
Hands open the box and a brand new S21 plus 5G is taken out. The
Quick Start Guide is shown. There's also an Ejection Pin and Data
Cable. Film is peeled off the back of the S21. Another piece of
film is peeled off the rear camera. The rear and side are shown
from various angles. The S21 is placed face down. S21 phones in
Phantom Violet, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver slide out one by
one and lie face down side by side. Disclaimer: Image simulated.
Colour availability may vary by country or carrier. Exclusive on
Samsung.com. S21 phones in Phantom Gold and Phantom Red slide out
and are face down side by side. Disclaimer: Image simulated.
Colour availability may vary by country or carrier. Hand holds up
S21 facing down and writes S with finger on rear. Close up of S21
rear camera. Hand holds up S21 showing the front. 6.7" Infinity-O
Display. Disclaimer: Measured diagonally, Galaxy 21 plus 5G's
screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for
the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the
rounded corners and camera hole. Upper half of S21 shows front
camera hole. 10MP Selfie Camera. S21 rotates to show the rear
cameras. 12MP Ultra Wide Camera. 12MP Wide-angle Camera. 64MP
Telephoto Camera. LED Flash. The S21 is being charged with a
cable. Battery is charged up to 87%. 4,800mAh Battery (typical)*.
Disclaimer: Sequence shortened. Image simulated for illustrative
purpose. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory
condition. Typical value is estimated average value considering
the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested
under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4660mAh for
Galaxy S21 plus 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on
network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Welcome UI
is onscreen. Disclaimer: Sequence shortened. Image simulated for
illustrative purposes. Hand places S21 down next to the box, cable
and ejection pin. Disclaimer: Travel adapter sold separately.
In-box items may vary by country or region. Now, start exploring
your Galaxy. Samsung.com. Samsung
Unboxing the Galaxy S21 5G. Galaxy S21 5G. Hands present the S21
5G box. Disclaimer: 5G network availability may vary depending on
the country, network provider and user environment. Hands open the
box and a brand new S21 5G is taken out. The Quick Start Guide is
shown. There's also an Ejection Pin and Data Cable. Film is peeled
off the back of the S21. Another piece of film is peeled off the
rear camera. The rear and side are shown from various angles. The
S21 is placed face down. S21 phones in Phantom Violet, Phantom
Gray, Phantom White and Phantom Pink spin out and lie face down
side by side. Disclaimer: Image simulated. Colour availability may
vary by country or carrier. Exclusive on Samsung.com. S21 phones
in Phantom Gold and Phantom Red slide out and are face down side
by side. Disclaimer: Image simulated. Colour availability may vary
by country or carrier. Hand holds up S21 facing down and writes S
with finger on rear. Close up of S21 rear camera. Hand holds up
S21 showing the front. 6.2" Infinity-O Display. Disclaimer:
Measured diagonally, Galaxy 21 5G's screen size is 6.2" in the
full rectangle and 6.1" accounting for the rounded corners; actual
viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Upper half of S21 shows front camera hole. 10MP Selfie Camera. S21
rotates to show the rear cameras. 12MP Ultra Wide Camera. 12MP
Wide-angle Camera. 64MP Telephoto Camera. LED Flash. The S21 is
being charged with a cable. Battery is charged up to 87%. 4,000mAh
Battery (typical)*. Disclaimer: Sequence shortened. Image
simulated for illustrative purpose. Typical value tested under
third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is 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. Actual battery
life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and
other factors. Welcome UI is onscreen. Disclaimer: Sequence
shortened. Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Hand places
S21 down next to the box, cable and ejection pin. Disclaimer:
Travel adapter sold separately. In-box items may vary by country
or region. Now, start exploring your Galaxy. Samsung.com. Samsung
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 6.2-inch 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 6.7-inch screen and measures at 75.6 x
161.5 x 7.8 millimeters, while weighing 202g(mmW), 200g(sub6).2
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.
In addition to its base Phantom colours, Galaxy S21+ 5G comes in
Samsung.com exclusive colours Phantom Red and Phantom Gold. Galaxy
S21 5G is available in base Phantom colours only.
