Samsung Galaxy S21+ full review
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- The LOW-DOWN on the Galaxy S21+ (Exynos) - its top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
▶ To learn more, read our detailed text review: www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gala...
▶ Check out the full phone specs: www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gala...
▶ If you want to know more about our host Will, check out his video episode in our Meet The Team series. • Video
[video timestamps/chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:23 Design and build, compared to S21
1:09 6.7’’ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with 1080p resolution
2:11 Gorilla Glass Victus on the back, IP68, compared to S21
2:40 4800mAh battery endurance rating and charging speed test
3:34 Fast and reliable under-display fingerprint reader
3:43 Stereo speakers test, no headphone jack, storage options
4:10 Battery life test (4,000mAh)
4:25 Samsung One UI 3.1 over Android 11
5:15 Exynos 2100 performance
6:02 Triple camera specs
6:19 Main camera daylight photos image quality (compared to Galaxy S20)
8:18 Low-light photos image quality
9:07 Selfies
9:30 Video quality
10:41 Conclusion
▶ Track Info: Born to Change, Turn it Up, and Halfway Heart by Johan Glossner 
Наука
No one mentions the S21+ offers Ultra Wideband support, while the regular S21 does not.
S21+ has a Larger screen, Bigger battery, UWB support, and comes in Phantom Black.
Now for only $100 more.
You're 💯. The thing is all these RUclips "reviewers" are given a list by the companies on what to speak about. That's why they all say the same things. If you notice majority of reviews are for either S21 Ultra or S21. Samsung knows if they market the S21+ for the best bang for the buck that it is that not many people will buy the S21 or the S21 Ultra. RUclips really needs to enforce the rule about RUclipsrs disclosing they are being compensated in some kind of way: money, free product, big discounts, etc. Most RUclipsrs are intentionally deceiving and misleading their followers.
I did realise that there are other very many reviews on the s21+ but it seems to be the best option out of the 3. Just my opinion
@@shonnie8510 Agreed! Just got mine yesterday the only Samsung line up in my Verizon store that was in "stock" was the s21 models they had all 3 and I picked the middle one for a bigger screen/battery mixed with cost was an easy decision being they were charging the same amount per month for the s21 and s21+ and the total price was only off by $200. I came from the galaxy s9 so this is a welcome change. The problem I ran into was the employee trying to add $100 with accessories and when he talked about the charging block I asked to see it and since I have a bunch at home, I ended up with just the phone and bought my case on amazon for under $20 instead of the $60 outter case he was trying to sell me.
I agree! When I ordered the s21+, the agent told me that I have to choose S21 or S21 ultra, there is no +. I had to convince her to check their website as the + was advertised there...
I had to wait for it but got it and it is super fast, battery doesn't heat up during video recording and gaming and still lasts me a day and a half. Sure it can't zoom 100x but I am a wildlife video grapher and 3x zoom is what I use most. I can fill in forms with my finger on the big screen and don't really need an Spen. The S21+ also cost me ZAR10000 less than what the Ultra would cost me.
@@AfricanSafariChannel , under good lighting conditions, both, the S21 and S21 Plus shoot outstanding photos at 64 MP mode. It's especially useful for use in nature scenery.
I used to read reviews on GSMArena back then, it was rich in details of every aspect.. now most of the reviewers are interested in cameras only.. please consider doing some review on the DAC and amplifier then audio quality and bass too (when the earphones plugged in)
A part of me wanted this phone after seeing and holding it in a store... the other part of me went with an S20 FE instead because I feel like I shouldn’t reward Samsung for taking so much away from the phone as opposed to previous generations. That would give them the wrong impression that that’s an acceptable business practice. So I bought the newest phone available that still had a charger and sd card slot.
And are u happy with it?
@@zenitsukun307 I am, "now". At first, out of the box, the battery life was pretty bad and I was starting to have regrets. But once I got the Android 11 update with One UI 3.0, it immediately improved to an all day phone.
Nice
Completely agree, I read somewhere that Samsung was predicting the 21+ would sell about the same units as the regular 21 but if ppl look at how much they took away I dont see how that's possible. Was looking forward to the 21+ myself after loving the 20+ last yr but opted up for the 21 ultra instead
I agree, in my opinion buying an expensive phone should include a sd card slot, charger and a headphone jack.
GLass is NEVER tougher. Feels better, but breaks. Every light plastic phone I've ever had has been twice as tough as the glass models.
Just upgraded today from a Pixel 2 XL... Waited forever for Google to release an improved Pixel... Pixel 3 had the big chin at the top, Pixel 4 was bend gate, Pixel 5 was $700 for similar hardware... But WOW I have never immediately fell in love with a phone. Screw Google, I am not going back.
Pixel series devices seem to be lacking lately. And it's sad cause it wasn't always this way.
To me the Pixel 4 was my favourite pixel. I had the honors to unbox one for a customer. The design is gorgeous, might not appeal to others but it is my definition of a perfect phone design. Never really took the whole bendgate thing seriously anyway.
I always wait for gsm arena to review a phone before I get it!
I wait for all of the reviewers
@@Twinflame915 i wait for my phone to arrive. Test it and if i dont like it I return.
Same
Me too! They are the best✌🏻
I am waiting for money Hahahah Need to sell my s20 plus 😅🤭
Phone are going to be sold like cars. A basic stock model and charge for every accessory. They will probably start charging for phone colors
If these devices weren't planned obsolescence glass sandwiches then the battery would most definitely be an "optional extra"
Wont be long before all the fan favorite features are sold separately
they charging more for phone colors in my country like 8 years ago already lol
I will not buy if they start doing that, accessories should be included, it's not a cheap phone.
😀😀😀😀
I'm amazed how everyone talks about how great these new Samsung phones are yet ignore the fact they are losing useful features while still costing to much and having pesky ads in their native apps, that's just disgusting and it pains me as I used to call myself a "Samsung Knight".
Mhm very disappointing indeed! That plastic back on the s21 feels so budget and cheap 🤣 😂
Ads in their native apps? What are those apps exactly, how they appear and how often? What type of ads? As someone who hates ads more than anyone else on this cursed planet, this sounds like a MAJOR deal breaker to me. I mean, apart from the missing charger which is one the biggest brain farts ever farted by a human brain.
I have the same model, but the graphite color. Got it 5 days ago and it's an Exynos model. Extremely happy with it. Got it for a great deal in Serbia and the price-drop is noticeable for the foest time in years when it comes to the S series. Can recommend it.
I can’t wait to get this phone.
@@ella8047 do you have this phone now?
Same here. Also Exynos CPU and its amazing! No overheating! Great battery life, great power, amazing smartphone! Im so happy to see, that Exynos is back! I play games on max settings and the temperature is just ok! Super happy with this device! I can recommend it!
Accidentally got the exynos. I wanna return it and change to snapdragon but will have to add $60. Do i change it or keep the exynos?
@@anickia12 I have no experience with the SD version. But I am still actively using the same phone mentioned in my comment over a year ago. As I do not own a computer, my phone has been through a lot the last 1.5 years. Battery still great, performance great, screen still best in class, updates still regular. I am very happy with the purchase. Seems like exynos 2100 was able compete better vs SD888 than exynos 2200 is competing vs SD8G1. Probably due to the fact, if I remember correctly, that last generation's flagship android chips were manufactured at Samsung's fabs rather than TSMC, so you essentially got the same chip. This year around TSMC is producing the new SD flagship chip so the difference may be greater. But I cannot confirm this. Bottom line is, you decide for yourself, be sure to consult as many sources as you can before deciding. I wouldn't spend the extra funds.
Thankyou for making this review ☺your the best guys
Good review! Made my decision very easy!
But I feel like every review should have a "But can you take a nice photo of the moon" section 🤣🤣🤣
Thank You anyways haha
Fr 😂😂😂
You are our phone expert and we are very happy to get informed about the new phones
It helps us a lot to choose the right one
Thank you very much
Great review! Thank you.
I like listening to phone reviews from this guy
The lack of included perks with a phone that costs this much is disappointing. My last phone upgrade included : The phone, wall charger, wireless charger, ear buds (not wireless), VR head set for use with phone, and a $200 in store gift card which I used to purchase 2 years of insurance up front. This was a BestBuy offer 4 years ago. I will probably never see a deal like that again, but some type of perk should be included for any phone costing close to $1000 or more.
the middle model, "compromise" phone will always be difficult to recommend.
It's a great channel. A good review.
Does the Exynos version support dual-band GPS (L1 and L5)?
Watching on my S20 which is still phenomenal
Yes, I can see the cat's fur. thanks
I have the Galaxy S20+ phone which I got last year and so far love it as it does what I want it to do and not use much power. As for the camera, I have not used it yet and have two other great cameras for doing photos and videos and don't need that feature on my phone.
out of interest was the standard model you were comparing with on the camera shots a snapdragon?
No, only the US gets Snapdragon, GSMArena is in Bulgaria
@@victorkreig6089 as far as I know the youtube channel GSMArena is in Canada
@@techdriodiosauthority8927 You are wrong, they are in Bulgaria. You can literally see the Bulgarian flag in this video even
This channel is like an ad for Bulgaria
It's beauty speaks for itself
Real smooth review. Keep up
which games were you playing?
The "middle child" problem
Awesome review guys 👍🏼
I got mine for 799 and it's amazing. Love the glass back. I do all cloud storage and have chargers all over my house. The build is super premium and I really appreciate that.
It's not glass, lol
@@Account-nx3ui s21+ is glass
@@kennethwhitt7509 whatever it's 1080p and dosent have a charger in box like my S20+
@Account trying hard to justify your purchase here buddy. Already losing confidence?
@@kennethwhitt7509 - The back of the Samsung galaxy s21 plus is not glass. I know. I have one.
Can you see the ppi difference between 1440p S21 Ultra and 1080p S21 Plus?
I have an S10+, can all my photos, contacts, and music be transferred to the S21+?
Thanks for the timestamps !!
The price wasn't really the problem, the ultra is just a huge phone lol
Hello! Should I get OnePlus 8pro or OnePlus 9r or s20+?
Accidentally got the exynos. I wanna return it and change to snapdragon but will have to add $60. Do i change it or keep the exynos?
I got my S9 since December 2018 the 256 GB option and a 128 GB sd card and they are almost at maximum capacity. Samsung taking the sd card from their phones is a complete deterrent for me. Hope they bring it back
Just back up to computer or buy 256gb option . You don’t need that much storage
@@earnistse4899 this^
Not so much of a problem with capacity, but lack of SD card expansion prevents transferring files from device to device (e.g., DSLR to phone) without additional accessories.
5:08 which game is this? name plz
I have s21 plus in US version US region but I live in UK I'm still stuck on android 12 what can I do to get android 13 thanks
Awesome
Thanks GSMarena!!!!.....
Please how can i find the refresh rate settings on my galaxy s21 plus ? Please help
Guys. I love your reviews on the web. Thank God u are on utube as well
Hold up, I didn't know GSMArea had a YT channel!?!?
Nice
I have this phone. Went for the S21+ instead of the Ultra because I prefer a flat screen. Have had curved screens on the S8+, Note 9 and Note 10+ and I'm done with them. So that's a legit reason to get this one, right? ; )
Honestly the s21 ultra feels like it has a flat screen for me
@@nixonem1538 could be, I didn't get a chance to see it in person due to the lockdown here. I noticed the colors shifting at the edges in reviews so decided to go flat just in case ; )
@@Theratron Can't go wrong either way i guess 🤷
I did the same. Even though the ultra has a slightly larger screen and a monster camera I am over that waterfall screen shit.
@@HoursFreeAOLsp exactly! : )
Love the flat screen on the s21+. Better than the curve on the ultra
I love curved screens it gives the impression of a premium design.
@@aishakhatun6497 Exactly. Curved displays looks so much better than flat displays. I don't understand the hate towards it.
(And yes, I took in consideration of accidental touches)
@@DogeFrom2014 I think some people hate it cause Apple doesn't have it although its not true all oled iPhones display curves inward and that inward curve ( similar to Samsung's curved screen s) is towards the chin area allowing iPhones to have such a small chin. So actually I don't get why people don't like cool stuffs.
Please how can i find the refresh rate settings on my galaxy s21 plus ? Please help
@@user-ne9ry8kr9kdisplay settings
Awesome review keep it up as always watching with my S20 plus
I got the S21+ because they did not have any Ultras. I have to have a phone for my job and the situation was kind of an emergency or I would have waited. This is a great phone and I love it.
which is better exynos or snapdragon??
The only issue stopping me from buying it is users reporting the phone grts hot even after a few weeks (well pass the time new device gets hot when adjusting to the user's usage). Would love to hear from people who are owning this.
I just got the s21plus a few days ago I love the phone but it does get hot when you’re doing certain things and I don’t like that. I hope it gets fixed in the future to be paying all this money for a phone users shouldn’t be having problems like that
@@princesskittysnummies3951 thanks for your comment. I ended up buying the S20 FE 5G today (with Snapdragon chip so hopefully won't get hot).
Great review. 8GB RAM on the S21+ and not 12GB
Seems to not make a difference. There is a point of diminishing returns.
8gb is very good 👍👍.
S21 Plus is a piece of masterpiece. This is the best ever release by samsung.
What was the game he was playing?
Play Cloudspotter by Foo Fighters in your speaker test, damn sure it'll sound better🤘
I got an s10+ in 2019 and i still love it, i might not switch for another year or two
I also prefer the front camrera plavement in the top right corner rather than the middle
Got s10+ and s21+ .......s10+ is such a nice and relatively slim phone
@@thesenate4743 update, got the A52S 5G, its amazing
@@DJTXD123 how is the display of A52s 5g,is it as good as flagship models?
@@paradox1852 really good, i would say the only thing i would improve on the phone is sound quality and volume but everything else is fantastic
Early gang 2.0😁❤
The glass back of the S21+ doesn't make it tougher. In fact, the opposite is correct. Glass can break but plastic only scratches.
Correct, Apple and China forced the entire market to start putting glass on the backs of phones. It was much better when you could actually have something solid for the back of your phone to protect it so you didn't have to buy a case to add to the bulk of your phone.
Bring back the Galaxy S5 and give it a newer battery and camera and the world will rejoice
Plastic can also crack split and chip and looks cheap
@@shields777728 Who gives a damn what it looks like?You're going to put a case on it no matter what. My Galaxy S5 went through more beatings than most people do as I was working construction at the time and regularly had things happen to it. Never got a scratch on the plastic screen, never had a chip in the back cover, or a crack. If you're messing your plastic up that bad you shouldn't even have a phone
plastic disintegrates
@@DarkPa1adin and glass takes a century to disappear
Think of all the landfills phones end up in now
I’m getting mine tomorrow! Excited😻
How is the phone?
I want to get it to
Do you love it I got mine yesterday and I love it I have been wanting a samsung phone with a flat screen for ages I got phantom black it's beautiful
I'm getting mine next week!
Ok guys,im typing from it right now😀
@@A_Guy_with_Ribbon how is the cam and battery?
Is this still good this year 2022 or next year 2023?
I got this model because I have big hands and want the bigger screen, and I can’t stand the curved screens where I’m accidentally touching the sides when I don’t mean to. They dropped the price here in the Philippines and threw in a 25W charger, Buds Live, Smart Tag, Case and tablet, so it was a great deal. Otherwise I probably would have waited for the A72 to be released. So far I’ve been really happy with it. I have the 256Gb version and it’s got enough storage for me so far, and the software upgrades to the camera have made it an excellent shooter.
Hello! Where did you buy your phone here in the PH?
@@kurt4759 through Globe.
How the performance in 2023, is it exynos version??
@@ugesh5045 it's still great, really loving this phone. With all the software updates it's been improved over time. It's still very fast and the battery gets me through a day. The camera is great, except the zoom isn't very good over 5x, but up to that point it's sharp. Low light shots are excellent. No problems with gaming or anything. The screen for watching TV shows is sharp as well. Great phone, don't see myself upgrading for at least another year or two.
Getting this phone in 48hours. New one .Thankyou for your review. Hope I enjoy it for upcoming 2 years
I am confused between S21+ or the MI 11 Ultra - My priorities? *A. Best audio output via speakers, B. Bigger and better screen, C. Camera and D. Longevity.* Please advise. #GSMArena #Samsung #MI
Galaxy is the only choice, it's screen is just great 👍
@@Mr.Lara01 Thank you so much for your suggestion. Appreciate it.
I only bought it cuz I got it for 600. phantom black+ 256gb , so far I like it, some features I miss from my one plus 8.
I hope samsung will bring back the headset jack.
Just got mine for 450 and it's totally amazing
Frnds should i upgrade from s20 ultra to any Samsung?
How is your phone gold and black?
S21 plus or pixel 6, what should I buy???
Is it weird that I actually would have preferred a plastic back?
Just got a new s21 plus for 700$ good deal no?
i always get the S+ version instead of S ultra. i need the big screen for my big thumbs lol easier to type and navigate for my man hands
Same, the struggle is real when you have big hands man
And I hate the curved screens because I’m always accidentally touching the sides.
i bought it🥰🥰🥰😎😎i want to get more feathers video of samsung s21plus smartphone..
Guys, I currently have oneplus 7t pro, would there be any need to update it ?..My question is that how does my mobile perform with today's flagships ???
considering my Galaxy S9 (which has an older processor, less ram, and less premium camera features as compared to your Oneplus 7 pro) still runs very well, I'd say you could easily hold off on upgrading for another year or two. your 2019 flagship still has a fast refresh rate, a competent amount of ram, and a more recent processor.
@@jivemelon thanks for the reply bro❤️
Watching on my samsung a50s... s21 is my pick rather than the plus and ultra variant
What app was used to show the fps on the screen
Anyone knows it ??
Refreshrate (ompangchu)
Awesome channel guys. Hope you were able to sort out the 'hack'. God bless ❤️👍🏻
They already did
Check the community posts
Fixed, that's why they uploading again
Watching this in my 2 year old s10 plus
does the s21+ supports dual sim
Unfortunately not
What is the price for it
Just got mine today,the phone is a fucking beast
Which one is better S21 plus
S20 ultra
Note 20
S21
Note 10 plus
@@clemmuchena-ik7ois21 plus i think, id love to get the s20 ultra but its not going to get Android 14
Great video as always. On the Samsung, the XIaomi mi10t pro comes with 5000 battery, same screen size with 144hz, same memory, better camera and an snapdragon 865 chip compared to the exynos, for one third of the price at least here locally in Thailand. I do like the samsung software better and it has an amoled instead of lcd but that's it. It should be half price, and it will be but only when the s22 is launched ;-)
No IP68 rating, which is a must for me. As a food delivery rider, my phone was damaged by water couple of times already.
IP 68 is also a must for me as a field worker.
5:52 I think he meant to say "3x loseless optical zoom" instead of "3x loseless digital zoom"
Nope the “optical” part of the zoom (if you could even call it that) is .06x thats right not .6x .06x! Thats why they call it a hybrid zoom
Not including a charger?? You just know that if Samsung phones weren't straight up planned obsolescence devices they'd even make the battery an "optional extra accessory"
It's like these companies releasing twin USB port devices instead of wireless charging and a headphone jack, and expecting high praise for it, these devices have an NFC coil and an additional type c port, dont tell me you couldn't have fit it in!!
The phone is 200 bucks off right now on Amazon so it's 799.99. I got the regular 21, but after having used the 7 Pro for a year now, I didn't like how small the regular 21 felt which is ironic cause I loved the S10e's size and hated how big and heavy the 7 Pro felt. But one of the major reasons why I didn't like the 21 is the haptics on Samsung's phone are just trash after having experienced OnePlus'. Like for real, I'd expect kind of buzzy haptics on the A line or the budget models, but on the flagships it's just weird. Things just don't feel as precise as they do on a OnePlus or even the Pixel phones I've tried at Best Buy. If it was up to me to choose between haptics and like refresh rate, I'd probably choose having better haptics because it something that is noticable all the time. Once you get used to a high refresh rate, it isn't as noticable until you dial it back down and realize just how much more smooth it is when it's higher.
Lucky, I got screwed from Amazon, 900
Please how can i find the refresh rate settings on my galaxy s21 plus ? Please help
S21+ or note 20 ultra???
What is the game that you have been playing?
Hungry Dragon and Raziel: Dungeon Arena
This or s20 ultra 5g?
Watching this on my s21+
Make us pay $1000 and don't include a charger lmao
Wait what!?!
GSM Why you seem perfectly happy with the fact that the processor of s21(Exynos 2100) has similar performance to the last year's snapdagon 865. You actually pay the same and in many cases more money for the same phone but with basically a last year's processor. I think you should at least mention that...
Pretty sure they mentioned about it. Plus many regions had exynos 990 and now 2100 is close to sd 888.
@@frankreynolds9930 In my opinion they should mention that we shouldn't not buy these phones with exynos 2100 because if we continue to do that, samsung will continue to give us worst performing cpu's. Also, 2100 is closer to 865 than the 888 and that's bad.
@@grorr526 Well Samsung will stop using SD in future once US stops using cdma.
Also 865+ and 2100 are mostly similar in architecture. Only x1 extra core and 5nm chip.
No performance is better on 2100 in both antutu, geekbench. Almost 70k more in antutu.
The cpu performance is fine, its gpu lacking which will be fixed next year with amd.
@@frankreynolds9930 The question is why they release their smartphones in the same price as the US or more in alot of cases. Why they dont sell all their smartphones with the snapdragon 888 until exynos has the same exactly performance as the snapdragon in both cpu and gpu. Until galaxy s5 I think all their flagships had snapdragon and everything was fine.
@@grorr526 Because Samsung are one of biggest android manufacturer and Samsung using all sd means Qualcomm will be a monopoly and it effects all android phones.
Who is gonna pay for RnD of exynos chip then if all they use it to buy overpriced sd chips. They have already hugely improved exynos and it is enough for most users. With few updates and new amd chip, it will improve even further.
A bigger screen (6.8 is what labeled on mine) and battery and that's it that matter. nothing I can say that makes it really truly worth $200 more when $200 more than that you get the ultra. For $1,000 you should get something that is actually in between the regular 21 in the 21 Ultra.. I'm don't care much at all for camera features but I will say that the zoom on the S21 plus is not that good it is very pixely when you max it out
I can understand his reviews more than the lady. She can confuse me in the camera section of her rerviews as in the Vivo X60 PRO review
Samsung definitely cheaped out on a g-whizz phone? No charger in the box, the jack, long gone, no micro s/d, dumped the 1440p display? Compromises all over the place!
Please explain a 1000 eur price tag without optical zoom.
Or a charger/cable... Or a case... Or memory card slot... Or a headphone jack...
Does this have 4k video?
Yes
8k
Me watching this with my P30 Pro. Inside me: i want this. 😎
I have the p30 pro I now have s21 plus stick with your pro it's much better I'm sending s21 back getting oppo x5 find pro...battery is terrible on s21 plus and the back feels like plastic
I'm three years late, but ram specs were incorrect. The + only has 8 gb. The Ultra had the option for 12/16
How are you enjoying the phone so far?
Is the battery life in this phone as good as in Motorola phones? Because I used to have Samsung Galaxy S 4 and the battery life in that phone was terrible... That's why I switched to Motorola.
Me watching this with my s21+
2 Spidermans template *
The most reliable mobile phone related goto website like gsmarena producing mediocre review videos :( why???
Does anyone have any trouble with the screen protector? Or recommend a good one?
YES oh my god I bought 4 different screen protectors and only ONE of them stuck on
@@kparkiart5067 Does this phone not come with a screen protector already installed? I got the s21 ultra and it already had one on out of the box.
@@broughy23 it had a plastic one on it but it was super thin so I wanted a glass one because I trust them more
@@kparkiart5067 Yeah I don't blame you. I was looking at glass ones aswell so I might get one of those
In what world is glass tougher than plastic?
Watch from gujrat pakistan 🇵🇰
The S21 & S21+ only comes in 8GB of ram, 12 & 16 is exclusive for the Ultra