Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21+: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ launched in the same year (2021) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S21+ has the larger battery, 4,800 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 — 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S21+ — 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21 is lighter at 169 g (vs 200 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S21 — $799; Galaxy S21+ — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2021 | January 2021 |
| Display | 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 (421 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 (394 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm | 161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 200 g |
| Build | Plastic + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.