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Galaxy S21+ review: the big-screen Samsung phone for slightly less
The Galaxy S21+ is Samsung’s cheaper flagship handset that tries to be a more mainstream big-screen option than its more expensive stablemate, the S21 Ultra.
The new Android phone has an RRP of £949 – making it £200 cheaper than the top-of-the-line S21 Ultra – but shop around and you’ll find it for less than £750, which makes it much more palatable.
It has the same metal and glass sandwich design as the majority of smartphones on the market and, unusually for Samsung phones, the 6.7in screen is flat, not curved at the sides. The screen is nevertheless bright, colourful and fast, with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz to keep everything super smooth when scrolling.
The S21+ is 27g lighter than the S21 Ultra but its 200g weight and lack of an edge to grip on its sides makes it harder to hold than similar rivals such as the OnePlus 9 Pro – meaning some form of phone grip is a good idea.
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Specifications
Main screen: 6.7in FHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2X (394ppi) 120Hz
Processor: Samsung Exynos 2100 (EU) or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (US)
RAM: 8GB of RAM
Storage: 128 or 256GB
Operating system: One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
Camera: Triple rear camera: 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 64MP 3x “hybrid” telephoto; 10MP front-facing camera
Connectivity: 5G, dual nano sim, USB-C, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5, UWB and location
Water resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins)
Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 7.8mm
Weight: 200g
36 hours of battery life
The S21+ ships with Samsung’s Exynos 2100 processor in Europe or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 in the US with 8GB of RAM.
Performance matched the S21 Ultra, feeling noticeably snappier than last year’s S20 series. From unlocking the phone to launching apps, every action happens just a little bit quicker.
The phone easily outlasts a full day of heavy usage on battery. I got in excess of 36 hours between charges – 7am on day one until 7pm on day two – including more than 5.5 hours of screen-on time split between chat apps, Chrome, Gmail, Evernote, the Guardian, Spotify and many others, shooting about 15 photos and spending about two hours on 5G, the rest on wifi.
Sustainability
Samsung does not provide an estimate of the number of full-charge cycles the battery should last. Batteries in similar devices can typically last for 500 cycles while maintaining at least 80% of their original capacity.
The phone is generally repairable and comes with a 24-month warranty. Screen repairs cost no more than £219, while the battery is replaceable by authorised service centres at a cost of no more than £59.
Samsung offers trade-in and recycling schemes for old devices but the smartphone does not include any recycled materials. The company publishes annual sustainability reports but not impact assessments for individual products. The S21+ does not ship with a charger or earphones.
One UI 3.1
The S21+ ships with Samsung’s latest version of Android 11 called One UI 3.1, which is the same as that running on the S21 Ultra and other Samsung devices.
It inherits most of the new features from Android 11, including the separation of conversation, media and other alerts in the notifications shade, conversation bubbles, additional privacy controls and other permissions.
Overall One UI 3.1 continues to be one of the most refined and best heavily customised versions of Android, while Samsung has significantly sped up updates. The company has also pledged to support four years of major Android updates and monthly security patches, which is very good for Android devices, but behind Apple’s five-plus years of support for its phones.
Camera
The S21+ has a triple camera system on its rear featuring a 12MP ultrawide, 12MP wide and 64MP 2x “hybrid” telephoto camera, plus a 10MP selfie camera on the front of the device.
The main wide camera captures really good images in a variety of different lighting conditions with improved low-light performance over previous iterations. The ultra-wide camera is also solid but struggles a bit in middling light levels, often losing detail and sharpness. The 3x telephoto camera is good for what it is but pales in comparison to extended optical zooms on rivals and the S21 Ultra – anything beyond the 3x “hybrid zoom” starts to look like an oil painting.
By default, the camera shoots at 12MP across all three lenses but can capture photos at 64MP in good light using the telephoto camera but at 1x magnification. Video capture is equally good across all three lenses, with up to 4K at 60 frames a second possible on two of them. The 10-megapixel selfie camera is good but can be a little soft on detail in lower light levels.
Overall, the S21+ camera is good enough to keep up with most rivals but falls some way short of the class-leading camera on the S21 Ultra.
Observations Price
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has an RRP of £949 with 128GB of storage or £999 with 256GB, although is frequently available at a significant discount.
For comparison, the Galaxy S21 costs £769, the Galaxy S21 Ultra costs £1,149, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra costs £1,179, the Galaxy Z Flip costs £1,300, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 costs £1,799; the Oppo Find X3 Pro costs £1,099, OnePlus 8 Pro costs £799 and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs £1,099.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a good phone but one totally overshadowed by a far better model that is very similar in dimensions – the S21 Ultra.
The S21+ has a good 120Hz screen covered by the latest in hardened glass, excellent performance, premium build, solid battery life and good software support for at least four years from release. It is a big phone, however, and not as easy to handle as narrower rivals. While good, its camera is quite some way behind Samsung’s best.
At its RRP of £949, it is a hard sell but discounted to more like £750 the S21+ offers a lot of great phone for the money.
Pros: 120Hz screen, 5G, good camera, dual sim, One UI 3.1/Android 11, wireless charging and powershare, good performance, long battery, fast fingerprint scanner, four years of software support.
Cons: big, no headphone socket, only 2x optical zoom, a little unwieldy, screen lower resolution than some rivals.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) Selfie review: Flagship-caliber photos
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s top-of-the-line model, leading the S21 trio of phones. It has a 120 Hz AMOLED 6.8-inch quad-HD+ (3200 x 1440) screen that supports HDR10+ video. Here we’re reviewing the global version of the phone, based on Samsung’s homegrown Exynos 2100 chipset; there’s also a Qualcomm 888-powered version sold in the US and China. Both versions come in three memory/storage configurations ranging from 12 GB RAM/128 GB storage to 16 GB/512 GB storage.
There are four cameras on the back, but selfie duties are handled by a single camera with an f/2.2 autofocus lens and a 40 MP sensor that bins down to 6.5 MP output at default settings. (If more than one face is detected in the scene, the field of view is automatically expanded, resulting in a 10 MP output file for group selfies.) Compared to the standard S21 5G, the Ultra comes with a larger sensor and therefore narrower depth of field. Read on to find out how it compares to the competition.
Key front camera specifications:
About DXOMARK Selfie tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone front camera reviews, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 1500 test images and more than 2 hours of video both in controlled lab environments and in natural indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. This article is designed to highlight the most important results of our testing. For more information about the DXOMARK Selfie test protocol, click here.
Test summary
With a DXOMARK Selfie score of 100, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) lands just a few slots below our top-scoring phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) captures accurate exposures with wide wide dynamic range and good detail levels, but noise is more visible than ideal, appearing even in images captured in bright light.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) generally captures properly exposed selfies, even in low-light situations. Exposure is consistent, though our testers noted occasional underexposure at the 120 cm (selfie-stick) subject test distance. Dynamic range is quite wide, with the phone holding onto details in skies that some other phones blow out. Color is generally quite accurate, though sometimes in test scenes with a uniform colored background, the white balance runs too cold.
The S21 Ultra’s front camera has accurate and consistent autofocus so there’s no need to compromise between optimal focus for close-up shots and selfie-stick use, as in fixed-focus designs. The downside is that since depth of field is fairly narrow, faces farther behind the closest subject to the camera may be out of focus.
Detail levels are impressive, with the S21 Ultra (Exynos) earning a top-five score in this category as of this writing. Noise, on the other hand, can be visible in all conditions, even bright light. Like the non-Ultra S21, this phone’s front camera prioritizes detail preservation over noise reduction.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), texture and noise Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), crop, high detail, high noise Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon), texture and noise Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon), crop, good detail, less noise Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, texture and noise Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, crop, good detail, less noise
Artifacts in selfies are very well controlled, with the S21 Ultra (Exynos) tying the non-Ultra S21 (Exynos) for a category high score, with our testers observing mostly negligible levels of flare and haloing. Testers also noted that in very low light, a chroma noise artifact can cause reddish areas to appear in the shadows on faces.
The S21 Ultra’s display doubles as a flash in low light, but the results are not up to the output of most high-end phones we’ve tested, with haloing around the face, heavy vignetting, and high noise in the background.
The phone’s portrait mode for simulating shallow depth of field is competitive with the better offerings currently available. Subject separation is reasonably accurate (no current solution is
Portrait mode shots show mild subject separation errors. Detail is high but noise is unevenly distributed. Color is generally accurate and pleasant. Depth of field is a bit shallow for group shots with the first subject close to the camera.
Tested at 4K and 30 fps, the S21 Ultra (Exynos) earns a Video score of 93, a bit lower than most current flagships — it ties with the Google Pixel 4, and comes in two points below the S21 (Exynos). That noted, performance is generally good.
Exposure is accurate, though in scenes with a wide range of brightness, it’s a little slow to adapt to changes in light levels. Dynamic range is quite wide, though not quite up to a class leader like the iPhone 12 Pro. White balance is generally accurate, with a tendency towards the cool side. Skin tones are not very vivid but are tonally acceptable, though they can look unnatural in low tungsten light.
Detail is quite high, but noise is pronounced: the low noise score is the main reason the overall Video score isn’t higher. Autofocus is fast and reliable, though as with stills, shallow depth of field can be an issue for group compositions. Artifacts are well controlled. Stabilization is generally acceptable, but our testers noted some occasional jerkiness during long pans.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), front camera video Conclusion
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) is a capable selfie shooter. Stills and video quality is high overall, with the caveat that there’s quite a bit more noise than we like to see, even in good light. While selfie performance is competitive with the market at large, it’s worth noting that the new Samsung flagship is not an obvious upgrade over the top-end last-generation Samsung phones we’ve tested. Video performance in particular takes a small step backwards compared to the best 20-series phones we’ve measured, and even comes in below the standard S21 (Exynos). That said, few mobile photographers would be disappointed by this phone’s selfies.
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Galaxy S21's new features will make you want to get one, ASAP
© Provided by CNET The Galaxy S21 series has a lot of features, some of which are hidden. Sarah Tew/CNETSamsung's Galaxy S21 lineup is impressive. From 5G support to a new camera setup with better performance, there's a lot to be excited about. Heck, the S21 Ultra even borrowed one of the Note's marquee features: S-Pen stylus support. That's right, you can now use a stylus to write or draw on one of Samsung's S-series phones.
© Sarah Tew/CNETThe Galaxy S21 series has a lot of features, some of which are hidden.
All three phones run Android 11 with Samsung's One UI 3.1 proprietary skin. That means you get the best Android currently has to offer (until Android 12 comes out), but you also have access to improvements and tweaks Samsung has made to the operating system. For example, the S21 has two different types of floating notifications and you can now add effects to your video calls.
Below I'll show you some of the best features I've discovered on the Galaxy S21 Ultra so far.
We review the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and its bonkers cameras
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How to turn the S21 offIf you long-press the power button expecting to turn the phone off, you're in for a surprise. A Bixby surprise, to be exact. That's right, holding in the power button will launch Bixby, instead of giving you the option to turn the phone off. But don't fret, you have a few different options to power your S21 down or restart it:
© Provided by CNET The S21 Ultra will work with an S Pen. Cool, right? Sarah Tew/CNET S-Pen support on the S21 UltraThis isn't a hidden feature, so much as it just isn't all that obvious unless you've been explicitly told about it. You see, the S21 Ultra lacks anywhere to store the S Pen, like the Note series does. So if you bought the phone because you wanted the best Samsung has to offer, you wouldn't know any better.
The S21 Ultra will work with any Galaxy Note series or Galaxy Tab S series S-Pen stylus. Or you can opt for the S21 Ultra case that includes an S Pen.
If you have an S Pen, all you need to do to start using it with the Ultra is to touch the tip of it to the screen and it should just work. If you hover the pen just above the screen's surface, you'll see a little icon on the display showing that it recognizes the stylus. Once you touch it to the screen, the Air Command icon will show up, letting you take quick notes, screenshots and so on.
© Provided by CNET Smart select has to be one of the best hidden features on any Galaxy phone. Sarah Tew/CNET Take better screenshotsEvery Galaxy S21 has Samsung's somewhat hidden Edge panels that tuck away shortcuts to apps, features and information. You may have noticed a slightly transparent line along the right-side of your S21's screen. That's where you access the hidden panels. Out of the box, one of the screenshot panel is turned off.
It's easily one of the most useful panels as it gives you several options to do more than just capture your screen. The panel is actually called Smart Select, and it gives you the tools to capture just a portion of your screen using the rectangle or oval, record an animated image (or GIF) or pin a screenshot, perhaps with a phone number or address, to your screen.
To turn on the Smart Capture panel go to Settings > Display > Edge Panels > Panels and tap on the circle above Smart select. Going forward, you only need to open the Edge panel and swipe between the panels you have added until you find smart select, then select the tool you want to use to take a screenshot.
© Provided by CNET Video calls can take on a different look with new video call effects. Sarah Tew/CNET Add effects to your video callsEver see someone use those fancy backgrounds on Zoom? The ones that make it look like you're somewhere else? Well, you can do that on the Galaxy S21 in your video calls. To select your effect, go to Settings > Advanced features > Video call effects. Turn it on, then select whether you want your background just blurred, a color or a specific image from your photos.
Turn on Floating notifications for easy access to alertsAndroid 11 brought the launch of Google's new Bubbles notification feature, which looks and works a lot like Facebook Messenger's Chatheads feature. That is, instead of having to swipe down the notification panel to view alerts, a floating circle gives you quick access to your conversations at all times. Bubbles does the same thing, but for more apps, such as Google's Messages.
Bubbles joins Samsung's version of the same feature, called Smart pop-up view. But before you can use either one, you'll need to enable it.
Go to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Floating notifications. Pick the option you want to use, both of which have a quick animation on the screen to show how they work. Experiment with both Bubbles and the Smart pop-up feature to figure out which one you prefer, even if it's neither of them.
© Provided by CNET Bubbles or not? That is the question. Jason Cipriani/CNET Lock screen widgetsSamsung's Always On Display feature has long been a favorite of mine. It makes it easy to quickly see information or control audio playback, but with the Galaxy S21, you can do even more with it. If you go to Settings > Lock screen > Widgets you can turn on each widget you'd like to use, along with Show on Always On Display. Then, whenever your phone is locked and the AOD is active, double-tap the clock to view all of your widgets.
© Provided by CNET Lock Screen widgets are where it's at. Jason Cipriani/CNET Search for anything on your phoneHaving trouble finding an app, contact or file? Swipe down from the top of the screen to review the quick settings shortcut panel, then swipe down again to view the full quick settings panel. Tap the search icon at the top of the screen and type your query.
If you're still on the fence about the S21, be sure to read our review. The S21 Ultra has some fancy camera tricks -- here's how to use them. If you're curious about the future of Android and what features it'll bring, Android 12 is currently in beta and we have a roundup of our favorite features thus far. When your phone starts to feel a bit sluggish, give it a tune-up.
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