Overall Score
70.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#469)70.2
Performance(#1228)70.8
Camera(#338)53.6
Display(#629)88.5
Battery(#843)66.0
Build(#733)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame, measuring 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm and weighing 169 grams.
- Its 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, delivering vibrant visuals at up to 1300 nits peak brightness.
- Powered by either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 chipset, it offers robust performance with octa-core CPUs and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 12 MP wide, 64 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video and featuring optical image stabilization.
- A 10 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 4000 mAh battery supports 25W wired and wireless charging, ensuring all-day usage.
- Running on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, it promises up to four major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- Notable features include stereo speakers and water resistance.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Phantom Gray and Phantom Pink.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, January 14
Announced2021, January 14
DescriptionVersions: SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS (International); SM-G991U (USA); SM-G991U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G991W (Canada); SM-G991N (Korea); SM-G9910 (China)
Display
Size6.2"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetExynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPUMali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo