Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

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The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is a flagship smartphone with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, a 64MP triple-camera setup, and a 4800mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. It is powered by an octa-core processor and 8GB of RAM, and runs on Android 11 with One UI 3.1.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Price

At the time of it's release in 2021, January 29, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G was $ 277.86 or £ 545.41 or € 557.00 or ₹ 48,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G?

4800 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device?

Sure, I can help you with that. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device: Method 1: Using the built-in recovery menu 1. Power off your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device. 2. Press and hold the Side key and Volume Up button together until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 3. Release all buttons and wait for the recovery menu to appear. 4. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data reset" and press the Power key to select it. 5. Use the Volume keys to navigate to "Yes – delete all user data" and press the Power key to select it. 6. Wait for the device to reset and reboot automatically. Method 2: Using a computer 1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Download and install the latest version of Samsung Smart Switch from the official Samsung website. 3. Open Smart Switch on your computer and select "Restore" from the main menu. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to backup your data to your computer. 5. On your computer, select "Start" and then choose "Restore from Samsung Smart Switch." 6. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device to your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process. 7. Wait for the device to reset and reboot automatically. Method 3: Using a hardware button combination 1. Power off your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device. 2. Press and hold the Side key and Volume Up button together until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 3. Release all buttons and then press and hold the Power key for 10 seconds until the recovery menu appears. 4. Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and then press the Volume key to confirm. 5. Release all buttons and wait for the device to reset and reboot automatically. It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G device will erase all user data, so it's recommended to back up any important data before doing so. Additionally, it's also recommended to only use one of these methods to reset your device, as using multiple methods together could damage your device or cause data corruption.

What is the display size of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G?

6.7 inches

What is the processor of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G?

Exynos 2100


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-G996B
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1
5G bands2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)

Launch

Announced2021, January 14
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, January 29

Body

Dimensions161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Size6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Always-on display

Platform

OSAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
ChipsetExynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPUMali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Triple12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYes
RadioFM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 4800 mAh, non-removable
Charging25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless

Misc

ColorsPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
ModelsSM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
SAR0.65 W/kg (head)     0.95 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.54 W/kg (head)     1.33 W/kg (body)
Price$ 277.86 / £ 545.41 / € 557.00 / ₹ 48,000

Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 622276 (v8) GeekBench: 3476 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
CameraPhoto / Video
Loudspeaker-25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Battery lifeEndurance rating 114h

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