Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Smartphones

Galaxy S21 5G

Samsung

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

Smartphone featuring adaptive 120Hz display, dual 5G bands, advanced computational photography, and 30-hour battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Androidheadlines, Moorinsightsstrategy, Consumerreports, and Cnet.

Critic Score

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86

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Good battery life at 30 hours(3)
  • Excellent 120hz display with adaptive refresh rate(2)
  • Design(2)

Cons

  • No microsd card expansion(2)
  • No wi-fi 6e on base model(2)

6 Expert Reviews

90
Jan 22, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a flagship smartphone with a compact design, excellent battery life, and impressive camera improvements, making it a great choice for most users.

88
Feb 11, 2021

Samsung's Galaxy S21 has outdone its predecessor and remains one beast of a phone with the best camera system in any smartphone.

87

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G offers excellent display quality, very good camera performance, and strong durability, making it a solid smartphone choice.

86
Feb 4, 2021

Samsung's Galaxy S21 is the no-brainer upgrade phone that strikes a good balance of features and price.

85
Feb 11, 2021

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G delivers flagship-level features including excellent cameras, a smooth 120Hz display, and 5G connectivity at a competitive $699 price point.

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.