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Overview
NeoScore
7.0
#849 of 6247
- Design & display
- 8.3
- Performance & hardware
- 6.5
- Camera
- 7.2
- Connectivity
- 6.9
- Battery & charging
- 6.4
Strengths
- The 120 Hz display refresh rate is better than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 421 ppi pixel density and 1,300 nits peak brightness are among the best of its time.
- At 169 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The main camera's 12 MP resolution is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- The 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.2″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 171 g71.2 mm151.7 mm7.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,025,994Better than 32% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh25 W
- Cameras
- 12 Mpx · f/1.864 Mpx · f/212.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 10 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G suits anyone looking for a compact phone with a standout display and wireless charging; its 4,000 mAh battery and 12 MP main camera are the main trade-offs. The 6.2″ display combines a 120 Hz refresh rate, 421 ppi and peak brightness of 1,300 nits. Its refresh rate is better than most phones of its time, while pixel density and brightness are among the best. At 169 g, it is lighter than most phones launched around the same time, and its body is 7.9 mm thick. IP68 protection adds to its practical compact design.
Performance is better than most phones of its time, with an Exynos 2100 and 8 GB of RAM in this version. The camera system is better than most overall, although its 12 MP resolution is lower than most; it also has optical image stabilization and an ultrawide camera. Battery capacity is lower than most, but 15 W wireless charging is among the best. Wired charging is 25 W, and reverse wireless charging is supported. The phone offers 5G, NFC, Dual SIM and eSIM. Storage is not expandable, and the phone is sold with either 128 GB or 256 GB. The verdict is positive for anyone who prioritizes a high-end display, low weight and wireless charging: its NeoScore is 7.0.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
7.02
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 128 GB / Global / SM-G991B
Design & display
8.3
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 421 ppi
- 8.8
- Peak Display Brightness 1,300 nits
- 8.8
- Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
- 4.0
- Weight 171 g
- 9.1
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 87.2 %
- 8.6
- Body Thickness 7.9 mm
- 8.2
Performance & hardware
6.5
- AnTuTu Score 1,025,994
- 3.5
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.91 GHz
- 7.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.2
- Sensor Size 1/1.76″
- 6.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 12 Mpx
- 6.0
- Optical Zoom 1.1 x
- 1.4
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, 4K Video, 8K Video, Triple Camera
- 10.0
Connectivity
6.9
- Connectivity Features Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 10.0
Battery & charging
6.4
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 5.9
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.28
- Performance & hardware
- 6.48
- Camera
- 7.18
- Connectivity
- 6.9
- Battery & charging
- 6.42
- NeoScore rank
- #849 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Sheet for the version sold in North America; a different version is sold in Europe.
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G78 MP14
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.91 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,025,994
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Grey, White, Purple, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- Body Width
- 71.2 mm
- Body Height
- 151.7 mm
- Weight
- 171 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.2″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 421 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 3.2
- SAR American Head
- 0.74 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 1.08 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.46 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.51 W/kg
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806090892776
- MPN
- SM-G991BZADEUB
Galaxy S21 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, 4K Video, 8K Video, Triple Camera
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW2
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 1.1 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung Bright S5KGW2
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 1.1 x
- Aperture
- f/2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX563
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX563
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX374
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.24″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX374
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.24″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
Camera System
- DxOMark Score
- 111 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 111 points
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27Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- SM-G991B
- Market codes
- Global
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