“The Galaxy S21+ 5G is a classier, bigger version of the S21, and while it has excellent quality, it doesn't drastically improve on the S20+, or reach the heights of the S21 Ultra.”

Classy metal-and-glass body; Stunning screen performance; Capable camera

Lacks a 2021 flagship camera; S21 Ultra is substantially better in many ways

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a great all-around smartphone, but at around $1000 / £949, it isn’t much cheaper than the S21 Ultra and loses out on almost all its bells and whistles. In day-to-day use, it’s performance is on-point, so if you find it at the right price, it won’t disappoint.

Good looking; slender smartphone; Big; bright; smooth screen; Flagship power and smooth UI

2020 camera hardware; No optical zoom; No expandable storage

A s a "middle" model w ithin the Galaxy S21 lineup, the Galaxy S21+ sits between two chairs. While the flagship smartphone shares all the features with the Galaxy S21 , it also has some common characteristics with the Galaxy S21 Ultra top model.

bright AMOLED display with 120 Hz; fast Exynos SoC; very good camera; 5G; Dual-SIM and eSIM; WiFi 6E; Bluetooth 5.0; NFC; ultra-wide band chip (UWB)

only FHD+ despite the 6.7-inch display; charger not included; storage cannot be expanded; throttling under load

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has everything most people will need. The stunning design, powerful performance, and excellent camera system make this a great smartphone. If you can't quite convince yourself to spend big on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy...

Better value than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra; Impressive camera with loads of features; Long-lasting 4,800mAh battery

No MicroSD card slot; There's no charger included in the box; Lower screen resolution than its predecessor

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is likely all the 2021 flagship you'll need, offering great performance, improved battery life and a premium design, but with a downgrade in the display department and minor camera upgrades, S20 Plus owners may want to stay away.

Premium design; Huge improvements to Exynos performance; Lower starting price

Very similar to the Galaxy S21; Some downgrades compared to S20 Plus; No charger in the box

Samsung's Galaxy S21+ strikes the perfect balance between size, features, and price. But just how good is it?

Excellent performance; Great battery life; Versatile camera modes and features; Great image quality; Smooth and vivid display

No charger in the box; Slippery design; A bit too heavy; Gets hot under heavier load

If you're undecided between the Samsung Galaxy S21 or S21 Ultra, perhaps the Galaxy S21 Plus is the better fit?...

Powerful 5nm processor Eye-catching new design Excellent battery life

Lack of in-box charger No expandable storage Charging is a bit slow

Despite sharing a lot of common features with the older Galaxy S20 Plus, the S21 Plus has a very different design to its predecessor. It’s a similar size, measuring in at a sizable 6.7-inches diagonally, but Samsung has chosen to change the glass finish of the rear, redesigning the camera module,...

Variable refresh rate screen is one of the best on the market, Reliable camera for casual users, Solid gaming performance, Decent build quality

Not a huge upgrade on the Galaxy S20, Exynos version offers average battery life

In the end, the S21+ is a decent smartphone

Very nice design; Snappy and quick; Big battery

Expensive; Lower resolution display compared to its predecessor; Camera isn't at the level of other flagships

Samsung Galaxy S21 + 5G is an excellent mobile that is hard to love.

Good camera with creative possibilities. Razor-sharp and bright screen with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, combined with nice design and extremely high performance.

Supplied without charger and the screen resolution is too low considering the large screen size.