Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: specs, price and NeoScore 8 GB / 128 GB / global / SM-G991B
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Samsung

Galaxy S21 5G

6.7 NeoScore #3471 of 10162

8 GB / 128 GB / global / SM-G991B · Launched January 2021

EAN 8806090892776

Overview

NeoScore

6.7

#3471 of 10162

Design & display
8.3
Performance & hardware
6.8
Camera
7.7
Connectivity
5.4
Battery & charging
5.8

Strengths

  • Design & display8.3

Weak points

  • Connectivity5.4
  • Battery & charging5.8
Display
6.2 inDynamic 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 31% 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

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

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

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, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,300 nits
Display Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Diagonal
6.2 in
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

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

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
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

Launch price
199 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.71 /10

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, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
8.5
Usable Surface 87.2 %
8.6
Body Thickness 7.9 mm
8.2

Performance & hardware

6.8

AnTuTu Score 1,025,994
4.5
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.0
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.91 GHz
7.6
RAM Type LPDDR5
8.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

7.7

Resolution 12 Mpx
5.5
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Pixel Size 1.8 µm
9.3
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
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
0.0

Connectivity

5.4

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
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
0.0
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

5.8

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
6.0
Fast Charge Power 25 W
5.0
Wireless charging power 15 W
6.0
Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
7.0

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Design & display
8.28
Performance & hardware
6.82
Camera
7.69
Connectivity
5.4
Battery & charging
5.81
NeoScore rank
#3471 / 10162

Galaxy S21 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX555
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.568 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.8 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX555
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.568 ″ type
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
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Sensor Model
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.581 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.581 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX563
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX563
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front Camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX374
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.309 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX374
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.309 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
5

Camera System

DxOMark Score
111 points
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
global
Storage
128 GB
Model codes
SM-G991B
Market codes
global

Product family

Galaxy S21 5G
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