Samsung Galaxy S21
Smartphones

Galaxy S21

Samsung

Released Jan 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Restored Samsung Galaxy S21 with a 120Hz display, polished One UI with long update support, and a versatile camera system. The Samsung Galaxy S21 scores 81/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Hothardware, Neowin, Techradar, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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81

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent display with 120hz refresh rate(2)

Cons

  • No charger in the box(2)

5 Expert Reviews

85
Feb 11, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G delivers flagship-level features at a compelling $699 price point, with excellent camera performance, smooth display, and strong 5G connectivity.

85
Feb 27, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: A flagship that has learned the right lessons - Samsung's Galaxy S21 series is a departure from last year's S20 in a number of ways while iterating on it in others.

83
Jul 8, 2022

The Galaxy S21 isn't the star of Samsung's S series in 2021, like we've been used to for most of the past decade, but it's a solid smartphone choice with an impressive camera, powerful internals and g...

80
Jan 23, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs plenty of power into its small stature and sets the stage for better 5G phone performance in the future.

72
Feb 25, 2021

The Galaxy S21 is a perfectly good phone with excellent display and software, but multiple cuts from the previous model and performance issues make it hard to recommend over last year's S20.