Testseek.com have collected 351 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-G991 Galaxy S21 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-G991 Galaxy S21.
January 2021
(85%)
351 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
2042 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent dynamic 120Hz display
Powerful performance
Refined design
Powerful camera zoom
Fair price
Great design
Solid camera system
Powerful processor
Smaller
More comfortable size compared to the S21 Ultra
Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset with 5G support
More affordable than last year's counterpart
Flat 120Hz display looks great
Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Lower launch price than S20
UI packed with features
Improved night photography
Stunning design
Capable performer
Great cameras
Nice color options
Standout design
IP68 rating
A fairly compact high-end device
Not too many of those out there
Bright AMOLED display with adaptive refresh rate handling
Very good battery life
Versatile triple camera setup (though essentially the s
Beautiful design with a fantastic screen
Great performance and battery life
Subtle UI improvements make an overall better experience
Display
Design
Performance
Cameras
Small size is perfect for one-handed use
Incredible battery life
The Full HD+ display is amazing
Camera much improved from predecessor
Fingerprint sensor is much faster
Cheaper than most other flagships
Fast processor
Nice screen
Good battery life
Great look
Fast and snappy performance
Full of features to explore
Good camera quality
Speakers are improved over last gen
The Snapdragon 888 flies
Objectively a "cheaper" material
Samsung has made plastic feel premium
And I like it
Super smooth and very uniform
Even at low brightness. Flatter profile will please some
Even with the plastic
This feels like a nice phone
Lower price
Android 11/OneUI 3.1
High refresh rate screen
Bright AMOLED display running at 120 Hz
Fast Exynos SoC
Very good camera
5G
Dual SIM
And eSIM
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
The editors didn't like
No charger or microSD card slot
Plastic back
Some camera inconsistencies
No in-box charger
Mediocre fast charging
No expandable storage
Cameras largely unchanged from last year
Not everyone will love the plastic back
Middling battery life
No optical zoom
No AF on ultrawide
Low on innovation
Battery life will leave you wanting
No expandable storage
Samsung Galaxy S21
Scant retail package - no charger or headphones
Plastic back is at odds with the upmarket position
The flat screen and slightly increased bezels are also somehow not Samsung-flagshippy enough
Early impressions of the new chipset leave us wondering
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Some users will miss the microSD card slot
The camera is basically the same as the S20
UI Design
Annoying ads
Battery isn't great
No micro SD card slot
No headphone jack
MST removed from Samsung Pay
Samsung bloatware
Competition will undercut price
No microSD storage expansion
Plastic back is a no-no at $800
The plethora of features can be overwhelming
Take it slow
The UI looks a bit flat and tacky
Bye
MicroSD card slot
Flickers at max brightness outdoors a few seconds after you stop input — seemingly when changing refresh rates
Gets toastier under even a mild load than I expected. Come summer
That could be a bigger problem
Samsung gave up microSD expandable storage
Less RAM
Display is only HD
Gets warm when using it
Lacks a microSD slot
Flickers at max brightness outdoors a few seconds after you stop input — seemingly when changing refresh rates (though not everyone will notice it)
Published: 2021-02-07, Author: Phil , review by: ausdroid.net
While I have some reservations about the S21, it's a phone that will achieve what most users want or need it to. The camera is excellent without being the greatest on the market and the screen — despite being the primary cause of the battery issues — prov...
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Published: 2021-02-01, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Abstract: Samsung has hit the ground running in 2021 with the release of its new flagship Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra smartphones in the first month of the new year.Why wait? Samsung says it was ready to go with the new devices and decided to pull the trigger...
Abstract: Consumer Electronic retailers and communication carriers who are ranging the new Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone in Australia, are hoping that the latest Samsung premium smartphone offering which has a new processor and completely new camera rig will be a...
When you boil it down, the Galaxy S21 isn't all that different from the S20. It has the same size screen and the same camera, along with less RAM and a lower resolution. You're also giving up a microSD card slot.Michael Simon/IDGThe Galaxy S21 has a desig...
Lovely design, Big screen that takes up much of the front, Great specs, Supports 5G regardless of model or variation, Water resistant
Battery life is not good at all, Phone can get super hot, Camera can feel a little slow, Scene Optimiser camera can be far too saturated for our liking, Samsung has removed the microSD slot, a shame given it's been a part of most Samsung phone designs
The first of 2021's phones, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a nice phone with some decent features, but it's not one that we've exactly fallen in love with.Samsung owners will be happy with what's on offer, delivering a Galaxy that is clearly strong, and feels...
Published: 2021-02-12, Author: Nick , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: While there is absolutely an argument to be made that innovation in the smartphone industry is stagnating, very few can deny that the last few years have ushered in a growing trend of affordable, quality smartphones. While most of the attention is usually...
Published: 2021-01-28, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
When you boil it down, the Galaxy S21 isn't all that different from the S20. It has the same size screen and the same camera, along with less RAM and a lower resolution. You're also giving up a microSD card slot.Michael Simon/IDGThe Galaxy S21 has a desig...
Although the battery life could have been lengthier - especially considering the price point - the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is still one of the best phones we've seen so far this year. The Exynos 2100 processor and 6.2in Dynamic AMOLED display make the phone...
Powerful performance,120Hz display,Impressive camera system,
Plastic design, No MicroSD card slot, Wall charger not included in the box,
Although not the most impressive phone from the S21 series, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G will definitely appeal to the most people. This is a phone that combines a palatable price tag with higher-end specs like a 120Hz refresh rate and powerful CPU as well a...
Published: 2021-01-21, Author: Andrew , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Slick and colorful hardware, Excellent display, Improved fingerprint sensor, Lower price leads to great value
Plastic back on base S21, Not a 2021 flagship camera experience, Galaxy S21+ value disappointing at $1,000
Yes, for most people. If you're coming from an older phone and looking to get into the flagship tier without spending a lot of money, you'll find the S21 to be a solid pick. If you have a newer phone, or are looking for the best Samsung has to offer, you...
