Rather than offer essentially the same top-tier phone at different sizes, Samsung has chosen to get aggressive on price this year. The Galaxy S21 starts at $799.99 for the smaller version with a 6.2-inch screen and $999.99 for the Plus version with a 6.7-inch display.

Fast processor; Nice screen; Good battery life

Samsung bloatware; Competition will undercut price; No microSD storage expansion

Not everyone wants (or can afford) a Merc. The Galaxy S21 is for people who need something great but also practical....

Fair price Great design Solid camera system Powerful processor

No in-box charger Mediocre fast charging No expandable storage

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is one of the best value smartphones available for purchase today but may not be the upgrade some were hoping for.

Vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display; Refined and versatile cameras; Great hardware and software performance; Far more affordable

Little reason to upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy S20; No microSD card support; No supplied plug charger

There are sacrifices yes, but this is still a great phone for a more enticing price. It has a lovely screen, a reliable camera and a slick new design that feels a little bit futuristic. The basics are here and they're all done excellently.

Much more affordable; Still a great screen (and it's flat); Snappy performance

Lack of microSD and WQHD+ resolution make it feel like an S20 downgrade; Doesn't feel as good as previous S series phones; Minimal camera upgrades

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a premium smartphone without such a premium price that's also more compact than some of the other big smartphone names have to offer. Image/video quality is great with some cool camera features built-in that are fun to use and make capturing excellent images a doddle and...

Great camera, Less expensive than the S20 was on launch, Good battery, Lovely design

No MicroSD Slot, Poor Zoom (when not optical), No headphone socket

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 is a more refined, smarter and crucially cheaper new flagship phone. With Samsung removing as much from this phone as it adds, I was prepared to be let down by the Galaxy S21. But I needn’t have worried.

Excellent dynamic 120Hz display, Powerful performance, Refined design, Powerful camera zoom

No charger or microSD card slot, Plastic back, Some camera inconsistencies

Although not the most impressive phone from the S21 series, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G will definitely appeal to the most people. This is a phone that combines a palatable price tag with higher-end specs like a 120Hz refresh rate and powerful CPU as well as an excellent camera - you'll get everything...

Powerful performance, 120Hz display, Impressive camera system

Plastic design, No MicroSD card slot, Wall charger not included in the box

The Galaxy S21 is one of the most striking phones money can buy, and the price won’t knock you out. Just don’t expect 2-day battery life.

It’s as stylish as phones come, Great cameras, Pocket-friendly size

Relatively short battery life, It back is plastic, not glass

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.