In this article, we compared the differences between the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra, so you can decide which is the best model for you!
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Compared!
With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch display and a larger battery – great for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate productivity and creativity possibilities with its 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen.
All three Galaxy S21 models are powered by the same mobile SoC – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the Samsung Exynos 2100 in all other countries.
All three models feature Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with a dynamic 120 Hz refresh rate. However, while the S21 and S21+ can only go down to 48 Hz, while the S21 Ultra can go as low as 10 Hz.
They are all protected by Gorilla Glass Victus in the front, with IP68 dust and water-resistance; and come with 18 watt wireless charging and 25 watt wired charging capability.
While the Galaxy S21+ appears to be a larger variant of the Galaxy S21 with a larger battery, the Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with more memory and a completely different camera system.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also the only model to support the S Pen stylus.
If Ultra-wideband support is important, you should note that it is only supported by Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications Compared!
To make it easier for you to decide, here is a comparison of their key specifications :
| Specifications | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S21+ | Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| Model | SM-G991 | SM-G996 | SM-G998 |
| Display Size | 6.2-inch Flat | 6.7-inch Flat | 6.8-inch Edge |
| Display Panel | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels | |
| Pixel Density | 421 ppi | 394 ppi | 515 ppi |
| Display Features | 48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits |
10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits |
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| Protection | IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Operating System | One UI 3.1 (Android 11) | ||
| Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (US, Korea, China) Samsung Exynos 2100 (Global) |
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| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5 | |
| Storage Options | 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB | |
| External Storage | None | ||
| Front Camera | 10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2) | 40 MP (f/2.2) | |
| Rear Main Camera |
12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8) | 108 MP (f/1.8) | |
| Rear Ultra-Wide Camera |
12 MP (f/2.2) | 12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2) | |
| Rear Telephoto Camera #1 |
64 MP (f/2.0) 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom |
10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom |
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| Rear Telephoto Camera #2 |
– | 10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom |
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| Other Rear Camera Features |
– | Laser Autofocus | |
| Connectivity | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C |
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C |
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| GPS Support | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | ||
| Ultra Wideband | No | Yes | |
| NFC / MST | Yes | ||
| S Pen Support | No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | In Display | ||
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light |
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| Audio | Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG | ||
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless | ||
| Width Height Thickness |
71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm |
75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm |
75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 200 g | 227 g |
Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Colour Options Compared!
Samsung is also differentiating the models by the colour options they are available in.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in four colour options.
- Phantom Violet
- Phantom Gray
- Phantom White
- Phantom Pink
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, is available in three colour options.
- Phantom Violet
- Phantom Black
- Phantom Silver
Their top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is only available in two colour options :
- Phantom Black
- Phantom Silver
Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : RAM, Storage, Price Compared!
Of course, price is also a differentiating factor, as well as the variants they come in. Here is how the three models compare :
| Variant | Galaxy S21 |
Galaxy S21+ |
Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| 8 GB + 128 GB |
US$799.99 £769 A$1249 |
US$999.99 £949 A$1549 |
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| 8 GB + 256 GB |
US$849.99 £819 A$1349 S$1248 RM3699 |
US$1049.99 £999 A$1649 S$1498 RM4299 |
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| 12 GB + 128 GB |
– | – | US $1199.99 £1149 A$1849 |
| 12 GB + 256 GB |
– | – | US$1249.99 £1199 A$1949 S$1798 RM5299 |
| 16 GB + 512 GB |
– | – | US$1379.99 £1329 A$2149 S$1998 RM5899 |
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