Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S21+: The 2021 mid-flagship — glass back, bigger battery than the S21.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2021·$999·Score 79/100
Galaxy S21+ added a glass back and bigger battery over the S21. A solid used Android flagship now past its update window.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,800 mAh
Weight
200 g
What stands out
- Glass back vs the S21's plastic.
- Bigger 4,800 mAh battery.
- 120 Hz + IP68.
- Wireless charging.
What to watch
- SD888 / Exynos 2100 thermals.
- 64 MP hybrid zoom, not optical.
- No microSD.
- Support ended 2024.
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 11
$650 · score 90/100