Galaxy S21
SamsungReleased 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
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Pros
- Excellent display with 120hz refresh rate(2)
Cons
- No charger in the box(2)
5 Publication Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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...
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs plenty of power into its small stature and sets the stage for better 5G phone performance in the future.
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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.
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