Samsung’s 2021 phones have arrived, with the standard Galaxy S21 and super-luxe S21 Ultra likely to garner the most attention. However, Samsung has also released a phone that falls somewhere between the two in terms of price and size, the Galaxy S21 Plus. It keeps the same processor as the S21 (and S21 Ultra), but adds a bigger screen than the S21 and a bigger battery, too. It is, simply put, the S21 for people who want extra size.
However, assuming Samsung fans want a Galaxy S phone with a 6.7-inch screen and a strong battery, they still have to consider last year’s Galaxy S20 Plus. It also offers a beautiful display, a powerful processor, and a powerful camera, and it comes with a MicroSD card slot for those who need extra storage space.
Given that it comes with a charger (and the S21 Plus doesn’t), it can be argued that it’s still a better phone, despite being a year older. To test this theory, this article puts the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and S20 Plus through a rigorous head-to-head test, comparing their specs, displays, design, performance, camera, special features, and price. This should help you decide which one is best for you.
Glasses
| galaxy s20 plus | galaxy s21 plus | |
| Size | 161.9 × 73.7 × 7.8mm (6.37 × 2.9 × 0.3 in) | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 186 grams (6.56 ounces) | 202 grams (7.05 ounces) |
| Screen size | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED |
| screen resolution | 3200 × 1440 pixels (525 pixels per inch) | 2400 x 1080 pixels (394 pixels per inch) |
| OS | android 11 | android 11 |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| microSD card slot | That | No |
| tap to pay services | samsung pay, google pay | samsung pay, google pay |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| work memory | 12GB | 8GB |
| Camera | 12 megapixels, 64 MP telephoto lens, 12 MP ultra wide angle and rear ToF sensor 10 MP front | 12MP telephoto, 64MP, 12MP ultra-wide rear front 10MP |
| Video | 8K at 24 frames per second, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps |
| bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, on the screen. | Yes, on the screen. |
| Waterproof | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 4500mAh Fast charge (25W) Qi wireless charging | 4,800mAh Fast charge (25W) Qi wireless charging |
| app market | google play store | google play store |
| network support | All major carriers | All major carriers |
| Colors | Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Purple, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red |
| Prices | 1200 dollars | 1000 dollars |
| review rating | 4 out of 5 | 3.5 stars out of 5 |
Design, screen and durability
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When we reviewed the S20 Plus last year, we weren’t entirely impressed with its unadventurous design. Thankfully, the S21 Plus has improved things this time around, notably by introducing a new rear camera bump that slopes down to the side of the frame. Not only does it look unique, but it also makes the module feel less obtrusive, so it’s a definite improvement overall. The phone also uses slightly narrower bezels around the screen, so it’s arguably a bit more attractive than its predecessor.
On the other hand, it’s also safe to say that the older S20 Plus has a more impressive display than the S21 Plus. At 3200 x 1440 pixels, its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen offers 525 pixels per inch. By contrast, the 6.8-inch S21 Plus (also Dynamic AMOLED) has 2400 x 1080 pixels, which works out to just 394 pixels per inch. The difference in sharpness and clarity is quite noticeable, and while the S21 Plus boasts HDR10+ and a 120Hz refresh rate, the same is true of the S20 Plus.
Both phones are IP68 rated, so with the S21 Plus having a nicer design while the S20 Plus offers a better display, this round is a dead heat.
Winner: Undecided
Performance, battery life and charging
Assessing performance here is tricky. The Galaxy S21 Plus has a newer, more powerful processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (as opposed to the 865), but it only comes with 8GB of RAM, while the S20 Plus boasts 12GB (as long as you buy it on a NAS). . This might negate the advantage the S21 Plus gets of a more powerful processor, but in practice you’ll find both phones handle the latest games and apps anyway.
The situation is bleaker for the S21 Plus as it doesn’t include a MicroSD card slot whereas the older S20 Plus did. Both come with 128GB of internal storage as standard, but the S20 Plus’s ability to read MicroSD cards means it can be expanded to 1TB of storage.
One advantage the S21 Plus has is that it has a larger battery, at 4800mAh compared to 4500mAh. The S20 Plus’s battery was already reliable enough, lasting more than a full day even with heaviest use, so with an extra 300mAh the S21 Plus is even more reliable. You should see it comfortably for another day or more if you only wear it lightly.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
cameras
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Looking at the specs alone, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and S20 Plus offer the exact same camera. The S20 Plus makes do with a 12-megapixel main lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens, just like the S21 Plus.
As our S20 Plus review showed, its camera takes very good photos in most situations. However, it’s let down by some software-based inconsistencies, such as the occasional poor edge detection in portrait mode, as well as a tendency to oversaturation. Samsung promised software tweaks for the S21 Plus that would fix much of this, and our review found that to be largely the case.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
software and updates
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Both the S20 Plus and S21 Plus run Android 11, albeit with Samsung’s One UI 3.0. This simplifies the overall Android user experience to some degree, while providing a good level of customization and some tweaks over One UI 2.0 (like the ability to long press on apps to quickly see available widget options).
Both phones will also provide users with updates at the same speed, since they are both Samsung devices. In the past, Samsung has had a not-so-good reputation for rolling out Android updates on time. Fortunately, this situation seems to have improved in recent months, as it only took three months to bring Android 11 to the S20 line of phones.
Winner: Undecided
Special features
Both the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and S20 Plus support 5G, including support for the faster mmWave band. This is great for anyone lucky enough to live near a 5G network, even if the rest of us probably still have some time to wait.
Unfortunately, the S21 Plus doesn’t support the S Pen, unlike its more expensive sibling, the S21 Ultra. However, it does offer some new camera features such as Vlogger’s View and Director’s View. The first of these allows you to record video using both the front and rear cameras at the same time, while the second allows you to record video while being able to see thumbnails of lens feeds you’re not currently wearing, so you can quickly switch between them whenever you want.
Despite this welcome addition, the S21 Plus has a simple but irritating drawback: it doesn’t come with a charger in the box, unlike the S20 Plus. This won’t be a problem if you already have a compatible charger, but if you don’t, you’ll have to spend around $25 extra.
Winner: Undecided
Price and availability
The Galaxy S21 Plus is now available on the Samsung website. It starts at $1,000, is supported by all major carriers, and is sold almost everywhere.
The S20 Plus was originally launched at a price of $1200, although it is no longer available on the official Samsung store. However, you can find it online through third-party sellers like Amazon and Best Buy, and you’ll almost certainly find it at a discount from its original price.
Overall Winner: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
It may look more contemporary and desirable, but the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus loses here to its big brother, the S20 Plus. The S20 has a more vivid and impressive display, basically the same camera, basically the same performance, long battery life, and comes with a MicroSD card slot for extra storage. Given that the S21 Plus doesn’t offer any significant improvements beyond a new design and slightly faster processor (which you might not notice), it’s hard to justify choosing the S20 Plus, assuming you can find an older phone for cheaper. online.
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