Samsung Galaxy S21 5G review
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 has beaten all of Samsungs previous launches for the most pre-orders before it officially went on sale. Thats no mean feat, but is this phone really worth the hype? See what our expert testers made of its battery life, display and photo and video quality by reading the full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- Whats it like to use?
- How long does the battery last?
- How good are the cameras?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
February 2021
Released
January 2021
Technical specifications
Security
- Currently supported?
- Estimated remaining supportThree to four years
- Brand update policySamsung typically supports phones for two-four years
Display
- Screen size6.2 inches
- Display resolution2400x1080
The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.
- Call clarity
- Battery
- Camera
- Ease of use
- Display
- Speed
- Audio quality [external speakers]
- Durability
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- 84%Highest score
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