Never miss that perfect shot again. Meet Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G. Designed to revolutionise video and photography, with beyond cinematic 8K resolution so you can snap epic photos right out of video. It has it all in two sizes: 64MP, our fastest chip and a massive battery. Things just got epic.
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“It’s a really classy and distinctive flourish that we’ve somehow never seen before in a handset.”
GQ
“Photos look sharp, dynamic range is impressive, and the new ‘tripod lock’ feature steadies the 30x and 100x zoom levels on subjects to prevent the viewfinder image from jumping around.”
TechRadar
*30X Space Zoom available on Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G. 100X Space Zoom only available on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
“We have been getting some incredible battery life cycles out of the device.”
Built for those "oh no!" moments, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ delivers scratch and damage resistance that makes it the toughest glass on a Samsung smartphone.
The video revolution begins here
PRO-GRADE VIDEO
A total frame-changer
Every day more epic than the cinema
Take epic photos in every 8K video
8K Video is the highest resolution in a Galaxy smartphone, making your footage look even better than the cinema. And with 8K 24fps, every vlog and memory is your next shot at stardom. Record, upload and watch right on YouTube. Then use 8K Video Snap to get an album of high-quality 33MP pics right out of every 8K video. It's easy to record now, then snap later.
*YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.
SINGLE TAKE
One take and that's a wrap
Record one take and AI turns it into feed-worthy photos and videos you can pick and choose from. It’s like a personal video editor, chopping up, slowing down and stabilising to create content you can upload straight to Instagram.2
Super Steady. On
Action-packed and super-smooth
Super Steady begs for action. Now that we’ve combined AI stabilisation with 60fps capture, your adventures can get a bit more adventurous — since your phone shoots like an action cam. Super Smooth 60fps Video lets you relive the moment without skipping a beat. Its dynamic frame rate automatically adjusts, so you record super-smooth video in both bright and low light.3
The resolutionrevolution continues
10MPSELFIE CAMERA 12MPULTRA WIDE CAMERA 12MPWIDE-ANGLE CAMERA 64MPTELEPHOTO CAMERA
PRO-GRADE CAMERA
The beauty is in the details
Shoot in 64-megapixel resolution so you can pinch in and capture with a clarity that makes photos look like a work of art.4
PORTRAIT
Instagram-ready instantly
Portraits have never looked better. Capture social feed-ready photos without all the editing.
NIGHT MODE
The night is yours
No lighting crew? Hate that obnoxious flash? No problem. Now you can light up the night and capture it in vivid colour, at night or in low light and without all the extras.
30X SPACE ZOOM
Say farewell ‘too far away’
Enhanced camera quality allows for 30x digital zoom, making it look like those back row seats were actually close enough to touch the band.5 Zoom Lock stabilises the shot when your hand gets shaky.
SELFIE
Puts your best face forward
Selfie mode is enhanced by AI to bring out your features in realistic, true-to-life colour. The 10MP front-facing camera packs in tons of detail, while the fast autofocus makes sure you easily get your best shots.
PERFORMANCE
Can't stop. Won't stop
INTELLIGENT BATTERY
Outlasts your all-nighters6
Super Fast Charging gives you hours of power in minutes of charge.7
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is a quick power-up — without the cable.8
Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge your buds, watch or even a friend's phone.9
*The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) was established in 1995 to support and accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB compliant devices. Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's Super Fast Charging has been certified to be compliant to the USB standards which means your products have met the highest standards in the industry. This certification can be found on www.usb.org.
5NM PROCESSOR
Meet the fastest chip ever in Galaxy
Packing more speed, more power and more intelligence, the 5nm processor is fast enough to keep up with the action, so you can do more even faster. There's no slowing down now. 8GB of RAM
SECURITY
Share only what you want
The Knox security platform delivers a high level of security, protecting your phone from the chip up and giving you more confidence in your data and app permissions. It also features Samsung Knox Vault to keep your biometric authentication data under wraps. And with a larger, lower latency Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, you can unlock even faster — even if your finger's dry.
STORAGE
Make memories truly unforgettable
Up to 256GB of built-in memory means thousands of epic moments stay safe and sound.10
OneDrive gives you additional peace of mind. Automatically sync your photos and videos so they're protected.11
WATER RESISTANT
Water? Whatever
IP68 rated protection12
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favourite show in a flash. The 5G-compatible chipset delivers faster speeds to keep you connected as you upload or download. While HyperFast Wi-Fi connects you to everything you love quickly and reliably.13
GAMING
Performance that's got game
Ready for the big screen?
Big Screen Chat lets you easily catch up with your friend groups. Since Google Duo works across devices, they can drop in anytime, from any place. Stay closer to those who matter with just a tap.* Motion Mirror keeps in step with your training — letting you project your phone to your TV, so you can follow a workout routine while also watching yourself.15
*Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC.
LINK TO WINDOWS
The apps you love, on your PC
Click the Start menu or taskbar and open your pinned mobile apps right on your Windows 10 PC. Scroll through memories, see social media feeds and connect with friends. All a snap when you have Your Phone Apps.*
*Users must link their Galaxy device to their Windows PC through ‘Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone App on PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. Your Phone Apps feature requires Galaxy device to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.
GALAXY SMARTTAG
Tag it, find it
Tag an object or even your pet and your phone lets you know if you've left it behind. You can check its last known location for easy tracking.16
The soundtrack to your life in a tap17
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
All you need to make everyday epic
Start 2021 off light. It's packaged with exactly what you need — and nothing that will clutter up your drawers. Including:
*Charging adapter and earphones sold separately.
Display Size: Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 5G's screen size is 6.2" in the full rectangle and 6.1" with accounting for the rounded corners and Galaxy S21+ 5G's screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Battery Capacity (Typical): 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 and 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+ 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Network: 5G network availability may vary depending on the country, network provider and user environment.
User Available Memory: User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.
Galaxy S21 5G
2.9GHz, 2.8GHz, 2.2GHz
CPU Speed
169
Weight (g)
Octa-Core
CPU Type
158.4mm (6.2" full rectangle) / 154.6mm (6.1" rounded corners)
Size (Main_Display)
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CPU Speed
2.9GHz, 2.8GHz, 2.2GHz
Weight (g)
169
Processor
CPU Type
Octa-Core
Display
Size (Main_Display)
158.4mm (6.2" full rectangle) / 154.6mm (6.1" rounded corners)