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 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 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.
*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 reduce harmful blue light at night so you can binge your favorite shows comfortably.1
*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.
1. Eye Comfort Shield is 'off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings.
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.4
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.
Meet Galaxy S21, S21 plus 5G. Jungkook is taking photo of other BTS members with Galaxy S21. Disclaimer: Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may differ from image. Photos taken show the shutter was pressed at the wrong moment. Nope! Members don't like the photos. I don't think so... Next... Oh come on! Jungkook records the BTS members in 8K video. Disclaimer: Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may differ from image. His finger scrolls through various moments in the 8K video. Disclaimer: 8K Video Snap produces photos of up to 33MP. Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may differ from image. He snaps a photo of the moment he likes. 8K Video Snap. Perfect moments from video. BTS members are looking at S21 screen together and are happy with the result. Finally! Disclaimer: Model and color may vary by country and carrier. Galaxy S21, S21 plus 5G. Samsung
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.5, 6 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. 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.
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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.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.
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.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.
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-nighters1, 9
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.10
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is a quick power-up — without the cable.11
Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge your buds, watch or even a friend's phone.12
*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
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. 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.4
8GB of RAM
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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.4
STORAGE
Make memories truly unforgettable
Up to 256GB of built-in memory means thousands of epic moments stay safe and sound.13
OneDrive gives you additional peace of mind. Automatically sync your photos and videos so they're protected.14
WATER RESISTANT
Water? Whatever
IP68 rated protection15
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.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
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 favorite 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 colorful backgrounds. They can drop in anytime, from any place, so you stay closer to those who matter with just a tap18, 19, 21
*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.21, 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 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.
*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 your keys or wallet, then use the SmartThings Find app to check its last known location for easy tracking.23, 24, 25
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. Color 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. Color 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. Color 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. Color 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 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.
