Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)

Released January 2021

Ultra-Premium (>$800)
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)

Summary

Pros

  • Accurate colors in most photos and videos under most conditions
  • Portrait photos
  • Good stability in walking videos

Cons

  • Photo autofocus not always reliable
  • Visible noise in most photos and in videos shot indoors and in low light
  • Taking photos in backlit conditions
  • Visible artifacts in photos
  • No microSD card slot
  • Medium- and long-range zoom photos

Scores

Camera
! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
115
camera
132nd

in Global Ranking

92nd

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Camera Score i
115
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 175
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
117
111
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 180
Top score
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Video i
106
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 172
Top score
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon) camera

Specifications

161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Tele, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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