Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)

Released January 2021

Premium ($600-$800)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)

Summary

Pros

  • Exposure and colors in most photos and videos under most conditions
  • Zoom functionalities and performance for a device in its price range
  • Stability in videos taken while walking
  • Portrait photos
  • Overall audio playback experience
  • Performance in audio recording particularly in loud environments such as concerts and shows
  • Power efficiency level both in charging and discharging

Cons

  • Visible noise in most photos and in videos shot indoors and in low light
  • Photo autofocus
  • Many artifacts in photos
  • Photos taken in backlit conditions
  • Below-average charging speed
  • No microSD card slot

Scores

Camera
Audio
Battery
117
camera
115th

in Global Ranking

21st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
117
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
118
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
62
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
118
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 169
Top score
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Video i
106
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) camera

Specifications

151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Tele, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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