Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)

Released January 2021

Premium ($600-$800)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)

Summary

Pros

  • Exposure and colors in most photos and videos under most conditions
  • Zoom functionalities and performance for a device in its price range
  • Stability in videos taken while walking
  • Portrait photos
  • Overall audio playback experience
  • Performance in audio recording particularly in loud environments such as concerts and shows
  • Power efficiency level both in charging and discharging

Cons

  • Visible noise in most photos and in videos shot indoors and in low light
  • Photo autofocus
  • Many artifacts in photos
  • Photos taken in backlit conditions
  • Below-average charging speed
  • No microSD card slot

Scores

Camera
Audio
Battery
! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
117
camera
116th

in Global Ranking

21st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
117
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 169
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
118
110
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 170
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Video i
106
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 166
Top score
Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) camera

Specifications

151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Tele, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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