What the Critics Are Saying...
- Andrew Cunningham, Nick Guy, The WirecutterThe 6.2-inch OLED screen offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a high refresh rate that makes animations smoother. The Galaxy S21 has one of the fastest processors available and will get four years of guaranteed OS updates, but Samsung’s Android software isn’t as good as Google’s version.
- Peter Ferenczi, DxOMarkThe Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) main camera captures generally pleasing photos under most conditions. Color is particularly accurate. Its photo score of 124 is not bad for its price class but there are devices that outscore it, such as the iPhone 12 (132). Issues with autofocus reliability, n...
- Lars Rehm, DxOMarkWith all S21 models sharing the same audio specs, one would expect the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) test results and scores to be identical to those of the Galaxy S21 Ultra (Exynos) we tested previously. We have confirmed this by putting the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) through the complete DXOM...
- Lars Rehm, DxOMarkWith all S21 models sharing the same audio specs, one would expect the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) test results and scores to be identical to those of the Galaxy S21 Ultra (Exynos) we tested previously. We have confirmed this by putting the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) through the compl...
- Peter Ferenczi, DxOMarkSamsung’s Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) is a capable selfie shooter, doing well overall with both stills and videos. Images and videos have plenty of detail with wide dynamic range, and although there’s more noise than ideal and color in stills could be better, performance is generally very satisfying. It’...
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The Galaxy S21 price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Samsung Galaxy S21 prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Galaxy S21 user manual here.
Samsung backs up the Galaxy S21 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Galaxy S21 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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