Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus —Same... but different!

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[anderbeau]

The intro is literally me at the Samsung store 😂

[JorgeAFlores]

Love the flat display, I hate the curved display, useless and complicates everything with accidental touches, and almost impossible to use an screen protector.

[gabrielbarreto]

20% more battery capacity isnt trivial when you think about long term usage and battery degradation

[jramc]

What about UWB technology!? Every review I've seen overlooks this, and the S21 buyers won't be too happy to learn that they can't use the new and improved SmartTag+ because they were told they could save 200 dollars and that the only difference was the screen size... IT'S NOT!

The one with the best features is the S21+ (I have this one, even though I prefer the S21 because of the size).

When buying a phone as expensive as this one, you have to keep in mind you will use it 2-5 years, and the battery life tends to deteriorate over time... The 4, 000 mAh may seem good enough when the phone is new, but the day will come when the full charge won't last throughout the day.

On the other hand, if you are a one hand holder, the S21 is the best for you even if you miss out on UWB and the 4, 800 mAh battery. Ergonomics is way more important than this because the S21+ is considerably larger and heavier. In short, with the S21+ you won't be able to swipe down with only one hand without dropping the phone. Unless you have very large hands like a NBA player, this will be a very big issue in everyday use for you (trust me, I have a S21+ and I suffer this every day. It doesn't get easier with time).

Every single review of the S21 makes a very big fuss about it not having a glass back, but you will purchase a case anyways... right? It could have a gold plated back and it won't matter because of the time you won't see it nor touch it.

For me, the choice between S21 and S21+ comes down to budget and personal preference (ergonomics vs features). If you are tech savy and want to be able to use all the features and future uses of the UWB technology, the S21+ is the way to go. If you are a one handed user (this is very important) and don't have a problem charging the phone throughout the day when the battery wears down, the S21 is better for you.

[shelbybarchett]

I love how it basically only takes 1 hour at most for my samsung galaxy s21 plus to be fully charged the battery lasts so long and I love the camera🥰I just got it yesterday since my old phone broke.

[wolololololol]

I prefer the plus model for two reasons. 1- It has a matte black like the Ultra, while the closest in the regular S21 is a matte grey & 2- While boasting impressive zoom, better display and a couple moar features, the Ultra is overkill unless you want the best of the best.

[alpha]

Biggest difference: Build Materials, Screen size and Battery size.

[lechardbragais]

You deserve an award for representing every potential consumers

[Uncle_Drew]

Nice intro! Made me laugh really loud! Great job!

[nothushgg]

after a few years with my Galaxy s9+ i decided to order a Samsung Galaxy S21+ since im an avid netflix watcher on my phone when i go to bed or if i just dont wanna sit infront of my computer screen. and i really dont have any need for all the extra camera features on the Ultra so going for the S21+ is the best option for me.

[ernestorivera]

Buy the + for more battery and larger screen, 200 dollars more for the ultra also comes with a heavier and larger phone that is difficult to use one handed. So actually the + is rraalu a plus from the s21...

[jeffrey]

I don't have a computer so the extra screen size on the plus is very useful.

I use my phone a lot for work so the larger battery is also helpful.

[Electrifize]

Not sure if you mentioned it but the S21+ also has a bigger battery from 4000 mAh (S21) to 4800 mAh (S21+)

[gbw]

Here in New Zealand the S21 Ultra is a wallet shaking $700 over the 21+, so the + is a very viable option for people wanting a big screen.

[leexgx]

It's good they given up the curved edge screen, it's difficult to protect from drops and the curve screen has habit of doing accidental taps

[Cunha]

the intro was totally me in the last few days! thumbs up for that!

[Erbilforever]

That is literally me currently, im confused among 6 phones, i can't choose one 😅

[salvocomplicazioni]

In reality nobody talks about it but one of the substantial differences is that the s21 does not have ultra-wideband technology compared to the s21 + which is very important if you think about smartTags +

[stefanmilic]

just to mention that you have forgot to point out that s21+ has 800 mAh more battery capacity then s21...that is literally the ONLY dilemma that I have right now of buying one of these phones...the only reason why I want to upgrade to s21/s21+ is because of the battery life on my current s9...I stand behind that s9 is still up to today a great smartphone (for me) and I wouldn't upgrade if I don't have any battery issues with my s9...but just to ask since I depend on the battery life so much (on the start of using my s9 I didn't depend that much, I know battery gets weak how time passes by by charging it and so on)....I still want to ask you, would you recommend me to go to s21+ still or no....plus...I must say I'm kind of unsure about the bigger phone because I have found myself sometimes struggling with my s9 to reach certain parts of the screen in the certain positions of the phone itself in my hand...happens rarely but still happens....what would you advice me to do?

[guesswhothis]

3 years later and that intro is still iconic