Samsung·Premium · Released Jan 2021
Galaxy S21
The compact flat-design Galaxy S — plastic back and a price cut.
76/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Phantom Violet
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
AI Snapshot
The pragmatic S21 — not exciting, but a sensible used buy.
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.
Subscores · 0–100
Display82
Camera78
Performance81
Battery70
Build76
Value75
- Compact at 6.2″ / 169 g.
- Aggressive $799 launch.
- IP68 + IP rating.
- Wireless charging present.
Full specifications
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Size
6.2 inches
Resolution
2,400 × 1,080 px
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto
64 MP, f/2.0, 3× hybrid
Selfie
10 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -53.7%
This
750,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -50.7%
This
1,430
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -53.1%
This
3,800
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -51.6%
This
30.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S21 released?
The Galaxy S21 was released in Jan 2021.
What is the Galaxy S21 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S21 has a 6.2" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S21 use?
The Galaxy S21 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S21 have?
The Galaxy S21 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S21 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S21 has a 4,000 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S21 main camera?
The Galaxy S21 has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S21 have 5G?
The Galaxy S21 supports 5G (Sub-6 + mmWave (US)).
Is the Galaxy S21 waterproof?
The Galaxy S21 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.