Samsung Galaxy S21+ EU

128 GB, Phantom silver, 6.70", Dual SIM, 12 Mpx, 5G

Product details

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with a revised design and puts the camera module in the spotlight with an elegant cut-out design. Its nearly borderless Dynamic Amoled display with a 20:9 aspect ratio features
a dynamic refresh rate of 48 to 120 Hz and ensures smooth scrolling and the fluid display of videos and games. An eight-core processor and 8 GB of RAM deliver snappy performance for demanding applications and games. The triple main camera captures stunning shots from near and far with 12+12+64 megapixels and a 3x hybrid optical zoom. The 10-megapixel front camera not only takes great selfies, but also unlocks the smartphone securely and in seconds. The Galaxy S21+ delivers the usual robustness and security you expect from a Galaxy smartphone. This phone can be equipped with more than one SIM card and accordingly use more than one mobile subscription at the same time.

Key specifications

Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB
Display size (inches)
6.70"
Image resolution
2400 x 1080 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
4800 mAh
Number of cameras
Triple camera
Item number
14642021

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SM-G996BZSDEUB
Release date
29.1.2021
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Colour

Colour group
Silver
Exact colour description
Phantom silver

Smartphone features

Model range
Galaxy S21
Mobile features
Face Unlock
SAR value
0.54 W/kg

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 11

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6.70"
Screen technology
Dynamic AMOLED
Panel technology
OLED
Image resolution
2400 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio
20:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Notch
Punch hole
Pixel density
394 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Second screen

Pixel density
394 dpi

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
5G
Connectivity
Bluetooth
NFC
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.0
Audio features
Dolby Atmos

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Triple camera
Camera resolution
12 Mpx
F number main camera
8 f
Main camera angle
79°
Wide angle camera angle
76°
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution
12 Mpx
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity
2.20 f
Ultra wide angle camera angle
120°
Tele camera angle
79°
Camera feature
Wide-angle
Image stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Zoom
Optical zoom
DXOMARK Camera Score
116
Front camera resolution
10 Mpx
F number front camera
2.20 f
Max. Video resolution
7680 x 4320 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Ultra HD 8K
Refresh rate at max. resolution
60p

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Exynos 2100
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
2.90 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB
Max. memory extension
110 GB
Memory card type
Nano SD

SIM

SIM card type
eSIM
Nano SIM
SIM type
Dual SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Barometer
Geomagnetic sensor
Gyro sensor
Hall Sensor
Light sensor
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Capacity
4800 mAh
Charging technology
Fast Charge
Qi Wireless Charging

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP68

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Data cable

Repairability index

The reparability index
8.2

Product dimensions

Height
7.80 mm
Width
75.60 mm
Length
161.50 mm
Weight
202 g

Package dimensions

Length
17 cm
Width
9 cm
Height
4 cm
Weight
360 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
  • 1.Zebra
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Motorola
  • 4.Xiaomi

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.OPPO
  • 7.realme
  • 11.Samsung
  • 11.Xiaomi
  • 13.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.TIM
  • 2.Crosscall
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Cat
  • 5.Apple
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good89/100
Very good88/100
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Rank 4 out of 10ImTestDie Top 50 SmartphoneReleaseMarch 2024
  • PositiveGood camera with detailed images
  • PositiveVery long battery life
  • NegativeZoom weaknesses
  • Negativesomewhat limited memory (128 GB)

If you want a little more screen, it's worth taking a look at the Galaxy S21+.

Very good96/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveVery good OLED display with 120 hertz
  • PositiveVery good performance
  • PositiveGreat photo quality
  • NegativeNo SD card slot
  • NegativeVideo recording under low light

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G leaves hardly anything to be desired from a flagship smartphone in the test: It convinces with an excellent display, top performance and very good photo quality. Compared to earlier Samsung top models, the equipment is a bit more trimmed down, because the manufacturer not only does without the memory card slot, but also without a power supply and headphones...

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Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseMarch 2021

The new Samsung smartphones offer top performance, comparable to that of current ?iPhones 12. The new ones are also somewhat cheaper than last year's models. The discount is 49 to 119 euros. This may be partly due to the charger, which is no longer included. But buyers also have to weigh the lower price against the lower features in some cases, such as the lack of a memory expansion option...

Very good90/100
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connectSingle testReleaseMarch 2021
  • PositiveSuccessful design with ceramic-look back
  • Positivebrilliant OLED with 120 hertz
  • Positivemodern SoC, top performance
  • PositiveMaximum equipment and connectivity with 5G, WiFi 6 and UWB
  • PositiveDual SIM and eSIM
  • PositiveSophisticated operating system with 3-year update guarantee
    Very good84/100
    Rank 2 out of 38Stiftung Warentest38 SmartphonesReleaseMarch 2021

    New in Stiftung Warentest's mobile phone test: ?38 current smartphones. Among them are three top models from Samsung: the ?Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, the ?Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and the ?Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. From Huawei, the likewise high-priced ?Huawei Mate 40 Pro has been added...

    Very good94/100
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    TariftippSingle testReleaseMarch 2021
    • PositiveStylish, waterproof & dustproof housing
    • PositiveBright 6.7" AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 7
    • PositiveVery good camera with tele & wide angle & 8K
    • PositiveFast CPU with 5G
    • PositiveGood sounding stereo speakers
    • NegativeNo power supply unit included