In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S21+ might look very similar to the Galaxy S20+ on paper. However, Samsung has enhanced the user experience in every way, and it shows. The Galaxy S21+ has a sense of refinement that the Galaxy S20+ simply lacked.

Excellent display, Great battery life, Competent camera

Power adapter not bundled, Buggy software

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a great device that is a good middle ground between the cheaper S21 and more expensive S21 Ultra.

Beautiful 120Hz display, Great battery life that easily lasts a day, The matte finish makes it easier to hold, Solid performance with no slowdowns, Great camera with good video and low-light performance

No MicroSD card slot and storage maxes out at 256GB, No wall adapter included in the box, The in-display fingerprint sensor doesn’t work all the time

More high-end. Samsung's Galaxy S21+ flagship smartphone offers all the equipment characteristics that also distinguish the excellent Galaxy S21. But the plus sign in the product label also means that you can expect even more here.

bright AMOLED display with 120 Hz, fast Exynos SoC, very good camera, 5G, Dual-SIM and eSIM, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, ultra-wide band chip (UWB)

only FHD+ despite the 6.7-inch display, charger not included, storage cannot be expanded, throttling under load

Samsung Galaxy S21 + 5G is an excellent mobile that is hard to love.

Good camera with creative possibilities. Razor-sharp and bright screen with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, combined with nice design and extremely high performance.

Supplied without charger and the screen resolution is too low considering the large screen size.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus has everything most people will need. The stunning design, powerful performance, and excellent camera system make this a great smartphone. If you can't quite convince yourself to spend big on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy...

Better value than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Impressive camera with loads of features, Long-lasting 4,800mAh battery

No MicroSD card slot, There's no charger included in the box, Lower screen resolution than its predecessor

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a superb phone on its own merits, but it offers little that you don't get with the regular, and cheaper, Galaxy S21, apart from its larger screen. But if screen size is a deal-breaker for you, and you're happy to pay a bit more for the extra real estate, then you'll be...

Gorgeous new design, Great performance, Powerful camera

No microSD support, Expensive, No charger in the box

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a great Android phone with one of the best screens available right now. The only notable downside is that it doesn't offer a significant upgrade on last year’s S20 Plus, making it a hard sell for those who have bought a new handset in the past few years.

Variable refresh rate screen is one of the best on the market, Reliable camera for casual users, Solid gaming performance, Decent build quality

Not a huge upgrade on the Galaxy S20, Exynos version offers average battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is likely all the 2021 flagship you’ll need, offering great performance, improved battery life and a premium design, but with a downgrade in the display department and minor camera upgrades, S20 Plus owners may want to stay away.

Premium design, Huge improvements to Exynos performance, Lower starting price

Very similar to the Galaxy S21, Some downgrades compared to S20 Plus, No charger in the box

With just a bigger battery and a larger screen, the Galaxy S21 Plus isn’t really worth the added cost

Better battery life than S21, Bigger screen than S21, Cameras are excellent

S21 is better value, No charger in box, No microSD slot

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is probably the sweet-spot when it comes to this year’s Galaxy range, but it’s far from perfect.