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Samsung Galaxy S21+
  • Operating system

    Android 11

  • Screen size

    6.7 in

  • Processor frequency

    2.9 GHz

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As usual, Samsung declines its standard the Galaxy S21 in several models, which come to perfect the original model, more powerful and qualitative. This Galaxy S21+ is intended as a flagship of the Korean brand, and it is thought as such.

If it is bigger and heavier than its little brother, the S21+ is very similar to the latter, with the photo block a little prominent, but a harmonious mix between aluminum and plastic of beautiful workmanship for the shell. There is no possibility to add a micro-SD card, Samsung having decided to stick to the original capacity, but for the rest, the ergonomics is successful and the finishes are impeccable. The front panel is very elegant, with a well optimized screen.

As always with Samsung, the screen of this Galaxy S21+ is above reproach. With a rather elongated format and a generous diagonal of 6.7 inches, it is richly defined (2400 x 1080 pixels) and has a high refresh rate at 120Hz for optimal comfort. With a little trick in the settings, we can get a color rendering almost perfect, in fidelity as in temperature. Finally, the brightness can be adjusted regardless of the environment in which the smartphone is used.

The power is there and this Galaxy S21+ is never in trouble, for a multitasking use obviously, as for a gaming experience that is very pleasant, fluid and without graphic concessions.

The photo part with its three sensors is similar to that of the Galaxy S21. The main sensor has a maximum of 12 million pixels, and its rendering is of good quality, even if the edges of the image lack a little precision: for the rest, the brightness and colors are well rendered. The same is true in a low-light environment, but the lack of pixels pays off a little on the level of detail, which lags behind what one might expect. The 64 megapixel mode of this module goes hand in hand with a cropping of the image, but it is a success and flattering for the rendering, despite the overexposure that goes with it. An ultra wide angle module is also present, which however suffers from a distorted rendering on the ends of the image, but the colors and details are there: obviously, in the dark, this sensor loses its quality, as often. The zoom is obtained in a combined way with a 64 megapixel lens and an adapted focal length, but the result offered by this Galaxy S21+ is correct, if not as sharp as some competing models: at night, there is nothing to be gained. The front sensor, for selfies, gives good results with only 10 million pixels, and the portrait mode captures faces and important details without worrying. The video capture is done in the best possible conditions and with remarkable quality.

As far as autonomy is concerned, the on-board battery is not enough to make this smartphone very durable, and you'll have to think about recharging quite quickly. We can regret the absence of a powerful charger that would have allowed to start again quickly, but it takes more than an hour to recharge the Galaxy S21+.

Review of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ done by Julien Hany the 2021/05/20

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Key points

Qi wireless charging

Yes

Barometer

Yes

CDMA

Yes

Rugged

Yes

Capacity

4800 mAh

Photo resolution (Front camera)

10 MP

Video resolution

1080 p

Internal storage (Version 256GB / 8GB RAM, Single SIM)

256 GB

RAM

8192 MB

Processor frequency

2.9 GHz

Screen size

6.7 in

Thickness

7.8 in

Weak points

Audio

No

Removable storage

No

Weight

200 oz

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Technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has several versions, you will find the features of the 128GB / 8GB RAM, Single SIM version then on the (128GB / 8GB RAM, Dual SIM, 256GB / 8GB RAM, Single SIM, 256GB / 8GB RAM, Dual SIM) alternative versions, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Operating system Android 11
Available Yes
Released (US) January 2021
Original price (US) 999.99 $
Released (FR) January 2021
Street price (EUR) 1059 €
Design Candybar
Color
Black
Pink
Red
Gold
Silver
Purple
SAR 0.541 W/kg
Rugged Yes
Type Waterproof
Dust
Splash proof
Ingress Protection IP 68
Display
Screen type Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2400x1080 pixels
Screen size 6.7 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
PPI 393
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 850
900
1700/2100
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
CDMA Yes
CDMA Frequencies 800
1900
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 700
800
850
900
1800
1900
2100

2600
5G Yes
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
3D No
Photo resolution 12 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR)
Panorama
Optical zoom 1.1 x
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 10 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Fingerprint Yes
Size and weight
75.6 in
7.8 in
161.5 in
200 oz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Height 161.5 in
Width 75.6 in
Thickness 7.8 in
Weight 200 oz
Hardware
CPU Samsung Exynos 2100
Processor frequency 2.9 GHz
Core number Octo Core
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 128 GB
Removable storage No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a
802.11ac
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Low Energy (LE)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
USB Yes
USB version 3.2
USB connector type Type-C
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio No
HDMI No
DLNA No
NFC Yes
Dual SIM No
eSIM Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Video player Yes
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-Polymer
Capacity 4800 mAh
Qi wireless charging Yes
Type Embedded
Quick Charge Yes
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes
General
Street price (EUR) 1099 €
Hardware
Internal storage 256 GB
General
Street price (EUR) 1099 €
Connectivity
Dual SIM Yes
Hardware
Internal storage 256 GB



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