Samsung Galaxy S21 256GB
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5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
There are sacrifices yes, but this is still a great phone for a more enticing price. It has a lovely screen, a reliable camera and a slick new design that feels a little bit futuristic. The basics are here and they're all done excellently.
Pros:
- Much more affordable
- Still a great screen (and it's flat)
- Snappy performance
Cons:
- Lack of microSD and WQHD+ resolution make it feel like an S20 downgrade
- Doesn't feel as good as previous S series phones
- Minimal camera upgrades
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
The S21 gives here and takes there, but ultimately strengthens the Galaxy reputation
Pros:
- Rich
- smooth display
- Solid battery life
- Superb all-round camera
Cons:
- No microSD slot
- earbuds or charger
- Sony rival sounds better
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a good phone that, above all, offers high processing performance and a reliable camera. There have been some compromises made in comparison to other top-notch phones, most notably the plastic materials and the lower screen resolution, while the battery hasn’t blown us away...
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
samsung galaxy s21: It’s cheaper than last year, but is the Galaxy S21 worth the upgrade?
Pros:
- Intriguing design
- Substantial performance uplift
- Cameras continue to impress
Cons:
- No microSD expansion
- Charger sold separately
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G review: Right recipe, wrong ingredients
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S21, it made an incredibly rare move in the high-end smartphone space: It lowered its prices. The Galaxy S21 5G series — across the board — debuts for $200 less than the launch prices of the Galaxy S20 phones. Faced with the reality that Galaxy S20 sales were markedly lower than that of both the S9 and S10, and that 2021 may not end up being as economically stable as originally hoped, this seems like the right move. But Samsung isn’t making this move out of charity — it’s choosing to lower the price to hopefully boost sales, and will make plenty of money on each phone sold regardless. The reality of these prices is that the Galaxy S21 and S21+ aren’t full upgrades over the S20 series phones they replace — and that has smartphone enthusiasts left scratching their heads. On the face of it, there is simply no reason for anyone with a Galaxy S20 to consider buying an S21. Samsung certainly knew this going in, considering it is well aware that a vast major...
Pros:
- Slick and colorful hardware
- Excellent display
- Improved fingerprint sensor
- Lower price leads to great value
Cons:
- Plastic back on base S21
- Not a 2021 flagship camera experience
- Galaxy S21+ value disappointing at $1,000
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
The Samsung Galaxy S21 packs plenty of power into its small stature and sets the stage for better 5G phone performance in the future.
Pros:
- Hand-friendly form factor
- Bright
- colorful screen
- Better Night photo mode than previous Samsung phones
- Supports future 5G network features
Cons:
- 5G battery life is just on the edge of acceptable
- Future network features don't exist yet
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (256GB, Grey) - Excellent review
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 great, too.
Pros:
- Lovely design, Big screen that takes up much of the front, Great specs, Supports 5G regardless of model or variation, Water resistant
Cons:
- 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
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
I use my smartphones as work tools so I personally focus my attention on the high-end flagships. This year Samsung is making a competitive pitch to also consider the entry level flagship Galaxy S21 5G with a starting price $200 less than last years Galaxy S20.
Pros:
- Small size in a sea of large slabs
- Lovely design with matte finish back
- 5G support for all bands
- Highly capable rear cameras
- Competitive pricing
- High-end internal specifications
Cons:
- No charger in the box
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
Pros:
- More durable
- lightweight design
- improved image processing
- tons of premium features
- IP68 water resistance
- upgraded in-screen fingerprint sensor
- variable 120Hz refresh rate
- full 5G connectivity
Cons:
- Samsung killed the microSD slot
- no headphone jack
- power brick doesn't come included
- battery life could be a bit better
5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review
Aside from a rejuvenated design and the obligatory spec bump, the Galaxy S21 does little to improve upon or surpass its predecessor (and in some areas steps backwards). That said, as ever this year's S21 has everything you'll likely want and need in a high-end 2021 smartphone, without pushing the...
Pros:
- Improved battery life
- Superb performance
- Decent software
- Nice design
Cons:
- Cameras are relatively unchanged
- Some downgrades from S20
- No charger may irk some
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