Finally, we got our hands on the Galaxy S21 + to complete our Galaxy S21 series, and we started reviewing it. In the meantime, let’s adapt it to his peers.
Before we go side by side, here’s a brief unboxing: you get the phone, a SIM instrument, and a USB-C to USB-C cable. If you want the recommended 25W charger, you have to pay € 20 extra for it.
What’s in the box and what’s not
The Galaxy S21 + is the mid-size option in the Galaxy S21 series. The screen is 0.5 centimeters larger than that of the Galaxy S21 and the battery is 800 mAh larger. We can confirm that we’ve seen an incredible battery life of the Galaxy S21 + so far – for example, about 19 hours of video playback. It is much more than the Galaxy S21 and even better than the Galaxy S21 Ultra with its higher resolution screen.
Another important difference between the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 + is the dual glass design on the latter. The Galaxy S21 has a plastic panel, while the Galaxy S21 + Gorilla uses Glass Victus on both sides – this is a noticeable difference, like using a plastic touchpad and touching a glass immediately.
Samsung Galaxy S21 next to the Galaxy S21
As the Plus widens against the Ultra, we see a less strong difference. The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s screen is only 0.1 inches larger, but the panel is curved and can work at a higher resolution of 1440p. The Ultra panel also has a more advanced customizable refresh rate, where it can go at 120Hz, but also as low as 10Hz, the Galaxy S21 can only drop to 48Hz.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a more versatile camera range, but the Galaxy S21 + should be more than capable on its own.
Samsung Galaxy S21 + and Galaxy S21 Ultra
The initial reactions to this year’s Samsung Galaxy S series were that those who go for a compact and inexpensive phone for the vanilla S21, while those who absolutely have to have the best, will get the Ultra and leave the S21 + in no man’s land.
Another way to look at things, though, is that the Galaxy S21 + is actually the smartest choice – giving you all the necessary flagship features without breaking the bank.
Our review is underway and we need to know what the most accurate description of the S21 + is next week – stay tuned!