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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

79 reviews

May, 2023

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price (22)
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performance (19)
screen (16)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and performance. The camera and design also get good opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Martonik (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: Right recipe, wrong ingredients

The Galaxy S21 makes a smart bet on value with a lower starting price, but in many ways feels stuck in 2020. A good phone, but not a particularly exciting one.

Slick and colorful hardware ; Excellent display ; Improved fingerprint sensor ; Lower price leads to great value

Plastic back on base S21 ; Not a 2021 flagship camera experience ; Galaxy S21+ value disappointing at $1,000

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21 Ultra hands-on review

Samsung S lineup has evolved quite a bit for the last couple of years, moving from two flagship models to three, but arguably the most significant change...

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Best compact phones 2021 - buyer’s guide

Last updated: October 20, 2021 (Changelog) The trend towards growing displays seems to be plateauing, but even in the current state of things, most...

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: nice for the price

More than a refreshed Galaxy S20, but not by much.

Fast processor ; Nice screen ; Good battery life

Samsung bloatware ; Competition will undercut price ; No microSD storage expansion

The Samsung Galaxy S21 drops the price down to $800 while maintaining some key features. There is a fast new processor, but the screen and cameras are not going to amaze.

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Review

Hand-friendly form factor ; Bright, colorful screen ; Better Night photo mode than previous Samsung phones ; Supports future 5G network features

5G battery life is just on the edge of acceptable ; Future network features don't exist yet

The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs plenty of power into its small stature and sets the stage for better 5G phone performance in the future.

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Michael Simon (pcworld.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 review: A premium phone that's a great value

The Samsung Galaxy S21 isn't a huge upgrade over the S20, but it makes smart sacrifices to reach its best price in years

Beautiful design with a fantastic screen ; Great performance and battery life ; Subtle UI improvements make an overall better experience

Some users will miss the microSD card slot ; The camera is basically the same as the S20

When you boil it down, the Galaxy S21 isn’t all that different from the S20. It has the same size screen and the same camera, along with less RAM and a lower resolution. You’re also giving up a microSD card slot.

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Expert review by : Andrei Frumusanu (anandtech.com)

Samsung Announces Galaxy S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra: Cheaper Baseline, Higher High-End

Today, Samsung is taking the virtual stage to release the new Galaxy S21 series of devices, including the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra. In a time where smartphones become more and more expensive, Samsung is attempting a different approach this year,...

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone 12

Samsung's base flagship versus Apple's stable — which one is the better buy in 2021?

Jul, 2022

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 review

We take a deep dive with the Samsung Galaxy S21 and take a look at its camera quality and performance...

Great look ; Fast and snappy performance ; Full of features to explore ; Good camera quality ; Speakers are improved over last gen

Plastic back is a no-no at $800 ; The plethora of features can be overwhelming, take it slow ; The UI looks a bit flat and tacky ; Bye, bye, microSD card slot

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)