Rating 4.2 55 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
Tom's Guide
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 is a more refined, smarter and crucially cheaper new flagship phone. With Samsung removing as much from this phone as it adds, I was prepared to be let down by the Galaxy S21. But I needn’t have worried.
Pros:
  • Excellent dynamic 120Hz display, Powerful performance, Refined design, Powerful camera zoom
Cons:
  • No charger or microSD card slot, Plastic back, Some camera inconsistencies
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T3
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

Although not the most impressive phone from the S21 series, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G will definitely appeal to the most people. This is a phone that combines a palatable price tag with higher-end specs like a 120Hz refresh rate and powerful CPU as well as an excellent camera - you'll get everything...
Pros:
  • Powerful performance, 120Hz display, Impressive camera system
Cons:
  • Plastic design, No MicroSD card slot, Wall charger not included in the box
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Digitaltrends
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

“The Galaxy S21 makes a smart bet on value with a lower starting price, but in doing so feels stuck in 2020. A good phone, but not a particularly exciting one.”
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
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Digitaltrends
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
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Appliances Direct
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 Dual SIM 5G Snapdragon (8GB RAM, 256GB, Phantom Pink) - BRAND NEW review

Pros:
  • I like the ergonomics of the S21 and much prefer Google and Android email apps to that of the iPhone.
Cons:
  • While I understand the reasons, the life cycle of firmware support for Android phones is shorter than I would prefer and not as good as the iPhone
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Gadgets Now
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

Samsung Galaxy S21 is the right choice for all the right reasons. What that means is the compromises Samsung has made with the Galaxy S21 seem big but they aren’t that big of a deal when it comes to the practical aspect of the smartphone.
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TechReen
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is the successor of the Galaxy S20 smartphone from Samsung. The device is a flagship one and it comes with one of the best camera setups and also offers a large battery. Below are the Samsung S21 full specifications and price.
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PC World
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 preview: New look, small changes, and a price cut

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IT PRO
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

A striking new camera design, but little change year-on-year with the S21 and S21+...
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HotHardware
5 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Phantom Violet SM-G991BZVGXNZ review

Samsung's new Galaxy S21 family of smartphones have been leaking like crazy for the past few months, so at this point, most details have already been made available. However, Samsung this morning made its Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra official, and it has also revealed the full specs...
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