Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S21: The compact flat-design Galaxy S — plastic back and a price cut.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2021·$799·Score 76/100
Galaxy S21 dropped the price and dropped the glass back, picking up a 120 Hz panel and steady cameras. A perfectly fine used Android flagship.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.2" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
169 g
What stands out
- Compact at 6.2″ / 169 g.
- Aggressive $799 launch.
- IP68 + IP rating.
- Wireless charging present.
What to watch
- Plastic back drew critique.
- Battery on the small side.
- No microSD anymore.
- Software support ends 2024.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 7
$599 · score 80/100