Differences between Galaxy S21 5G models
The new Galaxy S21 5G lineup is here! There are three models to choose from: the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, each of which comes with an incredible camera, beautiful display, and enough memory for your apps, photos, and more. Plus, the impressive battery will let you post, stream, and chat all day. We have all the details right here so you can decide which Galaxy S21 5G model is right for you.
Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartphones sold in other countries.
The Galaxy S21 5G family offers a professional camera capable of capturing flawless photos. You’ll love taking selfies and recording videos on each model’s camera, but there are some differences to keep in mind.
Here is the camera breakdown for every model:
- Galaxy S21 5G: 1 front camera and 3 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 12MP Ultra Wide lens, and 64 MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom).
- Galaxy S21+ 5G: 1 front camera and 3 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 12MP Ultra Wide lens, and 64MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom).
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: 1 front camera and 4 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 10MP Ultra Wide lens, a 10MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), a 108MP Telephoto lens (10x optical zoom) and laser assisted focus.
Note: 100X Space Zoom includes 10x Optic Zoom and goes up to 100x Super Resolution Zoom. Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration.
You should check the screen sizes of each Galaxy S21 5G model to find out which one is ideal. The screen will be colorful, smooth, and bright no matter which one you choose.
Here is a comparison:
- Galaxy S21 5G: The screen size is 6.2 inches in the full rectangle and 6.1 inches with accounting for the rounded corners.
- Galaxy S21+ 5G: The screen size is 6.7 inches in the full rectangle and 6.5 inches with accounting for the rounded corners.
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: The screen size is 6.8 inches in the full rectangle and 6.6 inches with accounting for the rounded corners.
Note: Sizes are measured diagonally. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
The three Galaxy S21 5G models have impressive battery capacities for hours and hours of use. Keep in mind that the greater the number, the more powerful the battery is.
Check out the battery power of each model:
- Galaxy S21 5G: The battery is 4,000mAh.
- Galaxy S21+ 5G: The battery is 4,800mAh.
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: The battery is 5,000mAh.
Note: Value indicated are typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S21 5G, 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+ 5G, and 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
All three Galaxy S21 5G models include lots of memory for downloading photos, documents, and games. You can choose between 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only) models, depending on your needs.
Here is a comparison:
- Galaxy S21 5G: Available with 128GB or 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
- Galaxy S21+ 5G: Available with 128GB or 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Available with 128GB or 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, or 512GB of storage with 16GB of RAM.
Each Galaxy S21 model is 5G compatible with both sub-6 and mmWave networks, so you’ll be able to call, text, and post content at lightning speeds.
Note: 5G compatibility requires optimal 5G connection. 5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations in 5G-ready countries. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier, and user environment.
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