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8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-G996B · Launched January 2021
Overview
NeoScore
7.2
#743 of 6277
- Design & display
- 8.1
- Performance & hardware
- 6.7
- Camera
- 6.7
- Connectivity
- 7.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.0
Strengths
- The 120Hz, 1,300-nit display with 88.3% usable surface is among the best of its time.
- Connectivity is among the best of its time, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, eSIM, NFC and UWB.
- 15W wireless charging is among the best of its time, and reverse wireless charging is supported.
Weak points
- The 12MP main camera has worse resolution than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 202 g75.6 mm161.5 mm7.8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 749,100Better than 80% of phones
- Battery
- 4,800 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 15
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G 8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-G996B technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G suits anyone looking for a large, well-equipped phone with a smooth display, broad connectivity and wireless charging. Its main trade-off is the 12MP main camera, whose resolution is worse than most phones of its time; the system still includes optical image stabilization and a telephoto camera with 1.1x optical zoom.
Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display combines a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of peak brightness and an 88.3% usable surface. Those display traits are among the best of its time, while the 7.8mm body is also among the thinnest. IP68 resistance protects the phone from water and dust. The 8GB of RAM is better than most, and the Samsung Exynos 2100 with an AnTuTu score of 749,100 places its performance above most phones launched around the same time.
Connectivity is among the best, with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, eSIM, NFC, UWB and multiple SIM options. The 4,800mAh battery is typical, but 15W wireless charging is among the best and reverse wireless charging adds flexibility. With a NeoScore of 7.2, the Galaxy S21+ 5G is a particularly strong fit for people who prioritize the display, mobile networks and wireless features.
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.
7.2
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-G996B
Design & display
8.1
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 394 ppi
- 8.3
- Peak Display Brightness 1,300 nits
- 8.8
- Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
- 5.5
- Weight 202 g
- 6.0
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 88.3 %
- 8.9
- Body Thickness 7.8 mm
- 8.4
Performance & hardware
6.7
- AnTuTu Score 749,100
- 3.7
- 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
- 7.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.91 GHz
- 7.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
6.7
- 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, Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Exposure, Continuous Shooting, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.5
- Connectivity Features Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+
- 5.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 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
7.0
- Battery Capacity 4,800 mAh
- 8.3
- Fast Charge Power 25 W
- 5.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 5.7
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- Design & display
- 8.09
- Performance & hardware
- 6.74
- Camera
- 6.73
- Connectivity
- 7.53
- Battery & charging
- 7.01
- NeoScore rank
- #743 / 6277
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
- 749,100
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,334
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,339
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor 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
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Purple, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- Body Width
- 75.6 mm
- Body Height
- 161.5 mm
- Weight
- 202 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.3 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 394 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 3,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, 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 15
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 15
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 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, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 3.2
- SAR American Head
- 0.65 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 0.95 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.54 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.33 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 3,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 422 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806090884245
Galaxy S21+ 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX555
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.76″
- Pixel Size
- 1.8 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR10+, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Manual White Balance, Manual ISO, Manual Exposure, Continuous Shooting, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
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
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
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX374
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
Camera System
- DxOMark Score
- 111 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 111 points
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11Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Model codes
- SM-G996B
- Market codes
- Global
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