![]() The Galaxy S21 uses Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, too, which means it supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz in supported games and applications. Stretching out across a diagonal of 6.2in, the Galaxy S21’s screen is the same size as the previous model and it uses the same FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080) resolution. A more cynical view would be that this is simply a new method for Samsung to make more money. However, I reckon the majority of previous Samsung owners only have USB-A to USB-C plugs, so they’ll have to buy a new charger from Samsung’s website in order to use the new cable anyway. Why has Samsung done this? Well, it says that most of its consumers already own charging plugs and thus don’t need a new one with every upgrade. This is a complete U-turn from the company that mocked Apple’s decision to remove its own charger just three months ago, during the launch of the Note 20. Taking a leaf from Apple’s rulebook, the Galaxy S21 comes with only a charging cable (USB-C to USB-C) in the box. Something I have a harder time accepting is the removal of the charger from the box. That’s disappointing, although the supplied storage should be enough for most people. The one thing it doesn’t have is a microSD card slot, which means the 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage is all you get. It lends the phone an especially striking look, and it helps the phone stand out from the current crowd of iPhone copycats. The vertically aligned “Contour Cut” rear camera housing is pushed neatly into the top left of the handset’s rear, with curved corners that blend neatly into the phone’s metal frame. Kicking things off, the most obvious difference is that the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra, all have a new design for 2021. Samsung Galaxy S21 review: Design and key features The iPhone 12 is perhaps the Galaxy S21’s key rival and it starts at £799 for the 64GB model – the 128GB variant costs £849. Ouch.Īs for the competition, the obvious rivals come from Apple’s selection of high-end phones. The Galaxy S21 Ultra sits at the top of the scale but you’ll have to pay a painful £1,149 for the privilege of using a WQHD+ screen, 108MP camera and 12GB of RAM. If you have more disposable income then there’s also the Galaxy S21 Plus to consider, although for an extra £180 you only get a slightly larger screen (6.7in) and a bigger battery (4,800mAh, rather than 4,000mAh). This also comes with a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds. ![]() The back is made of plastic instead of metal – although this isn’t immediately noticeable in the flesh – it lacks the 108MP camera of the S21 Ultra and it also doesn’t support Samsung’s S Pen stylus, which is a separate purchase anyway.Īs for a general idea of contract prices, the 128GB model costs £54 a month on EE with no upfront cost and 40GB of data. Samsung Galaxy S21 review: What you need to knowĮven the specs comparison on Samsung’s own website has a hard time convincing you to pay more than is necessary, since the Galaxy S21 really isn’t a lot different to the other two phones in the range. ![]() There are cutbacks, of course, but despite what Samsung would have you believe, I’d argue you can live without most of those anyway. Of the three Galaxy S21 phones launched at the beginning of the year, this is the “entry-level” model it’s really nothing of the sort and it actually shares many of the same high-end features as the other two phones in the range. Indeed, if the Samsung Galaxy S21 offers any indication of what’s to come, then the future is looking very bright. Merely four weeks into the new year and we already have our first look at what to expect from 2021’s top-shelf handsets, with promising news from the starting line. In an obvious attempt to get a headstart on the competition, Samsung’s fresh trio of Galaxy S21 flagships have arrived a month ahead of schedule. ![]()
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