Testseek.com have collected 189 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-G996 Galaxy S21 Plus and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-G996 Galaxy S21 Plus.
January 2021
(84%)
189 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
681 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
840100189
The editors liked
Powerful 5nm processor
Eye-catching new design
Excellent battery life
Good looking
Slender smartphone
Big
Bright
Smooth screen
Flagship power and smooth UI
Gorgeous 120Hz AMOLED display
Excellent performance
Crazy zoom feature
Beautiful design
Nice color options
Standout design
IP68 rating
Bright AMOLED display with adaptive refresh rate handling
Class-leading battery life
Versatile triple camera setup (though essentially the same as last year's)
Improved selfie camera performance
A flat OLED is more comfortable to use than a curved one
And this is a very good panel
The S21+ is substantially thinner and lighter than the S21 Ultra
The glass back is a nice upgrade over the base S21
And the camera module merged with the frame is a
Excellent performance
Great battery life
Versatile camera modes and features
Great image quality
Smooth and vivid display
Bright AMOLED display with 120 Hz
Fast Exynos SoC
Very good camera
5G
Dual-SIM and eSIM
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC
Ultra-wide band chip (UWB)
The editors didn't like
Lack of in-box charger
No expandable storage
Charging is a bit slow
2020 camera hardware
No optical zoom
Bulky and unwieldy
No microSD slot or included charger
Inconsistent camera
Scant retail package - no charger or headphones
Flat screen and thicker bezels lack a premium vibe
Though some of you may find ergonomically nicer
2021 chipsets aren't meaningfully more powerful than last year's
No generational advancements in the cam
You'll have to make do with the included storage on Samsung's latest phones
Samsung's One UI has improved a lot
But there are still more ads and bloatware than there ought to be on a $1
000 phone
Samsung's fancy "hybrid" zoom is digital
Not optical. M
No charger in the box
Slippery design
A bit too heavy
Gets hot under heavier load
Abstract: Earlier this year, Samsung launched three new smartphones comprising its 2021 flagship Galaxy S21 series. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the top-of-the-line model and showcases some impressive camera hardware, which will appeal to those looking for the ultimate...
For the price tag of Rs. 85,000, Samsung Galaxy S21+ does not offer flagship performance. It has a great camera, superb build quality and an impressive design, but it still lacks an equally capable SoC. My advice would be to go for the S21 Ultra or the ba...
The Galaxy S21+ is a well-rounded flagship that delivers on most fronts without any performance issues. It looks good, runs without a glitch, and captures good pictures. The 1080p 120Hz AMOLED display is excellent for day-to-day use but the phone's high p...
Low-light video, Ads within some native apps, No charger, No bundled earphones,
The Samsung S21+ starts at Rs 81,999 onwards. The only question worth pondering is if you should opt for the S21+ or spend a bit more and go for the flagship S21 Ultra. Well, it's not an easy answer as Samsung has priced the devices smartly and in a way...
Samsung's Galaxy S21 Plus is the most complete smartphone I have used in a while and if I had to spend close to Rs 80,000 on a phone, this Samsung phone would make for a solid alternative to the iPhone 12. In fact, we won't be surprised if those going int...
I think the Galaxy S21+ is a good phone, a more polished version of the Galaxy S20+. If you are planning to upgrade from the Galaxy S20 to the Galaxy S21+, keep using your current phone for another year or so. But if you are coming from the Galaxy S9 or S...
Abstract: Earlier this month, Samsung released the Galaxy S21 series with some ambitious upgrades as well as sensible compromises. We have already given you a look at the Galaxy S21 Ultra and it is safe to say that this phone doesn't know what the word “compromise”...
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G, which consists of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and the S21 Ultra 5G, are some of the most capable smartphones currently available on the market. Not only are they filled to the brim with notable features like Sa...
Abstract: With Samsung eager to start a new year on the right foot, the Korean brand has taken the initiative to launch its Galaxy S21 series phones earlier than their usual Feb-Mar cycle.Together, the three models ( Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21...
Abstract: Samsung gave the Galaxy S21 series an early head-start, launching a good month or two ahead of its usual timeframe. Make no mistake, however, since the new H1 2021 flagship handsets have plenty to offer despite being a little earlier to the Android flagsh...
