Samsung Galaxy S21
review

OUR VERDICT
The Galaxy S21 isn’t the star of Samsung’s S series in 2021,
like we’ve been used to for most of the past decade, but it’s a solid
smartphone choice with an impressive camera, powerful internals and great
battery life. If you want the best of the best, look to the Galaxy S21 Ultra;
but if you want a handset that’s cheaper than the Galaxy S20 was at launch,
with a whole load of premium features, the Galaxy S21 is a delight to use, and
will do you proud.
FOR
- Fantastic, versatile camera
- Cheaper than the Galaxy S20
- Powerful and capable phone
AGAINST
- No microSD support
- Screen isn’t the best
- No
charger in the box
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy S21?

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Buy it if…
You want a smaller Samsung
phone
The Samsung Galaxy S21 isn’t the smallest premium phone on the
market – that honor likely goes to the iPhone 12 mini – but it’s a good choice
for anyone who doesn’t want a fantastically large smartphone in their pocket.
It’s 6.2-inch screen may look large on paper, but the phone itself is notably
smaller than a lot of its Android competition.
You need one of the most
powerful Android phones
The Galaxy S21 offers some phenomenally good performance, and if
you need a smartphone that can handle multiple tasks at once in split-screen
view or when gaming this will likely be it.
If you’ve got a much older phone
If you have the Galaxy S20 then the S21 isn’t an essential upgrade, as it
doesn’t represent a clear improvement in terms of specs and features, but if
you have the S10 or below you’re more likely to find the S21 a worthwhile
upgrade. It’s also suitable for those who have older phones from other
manufacturers and want to try a Samsung device.
Don’t buy it if…
You own a Samsung Galaxy S20
As we say above, if you already own the Galaxy S20, there’s
little reason to upgrade to this handset, as it doesn’t represent a clear
improvement in terms of specs and features. Instead, you'll want to look toward
the Galaxy S21 Ultra or perhaps wait for whatever Samsung does next.
You need lots of storage
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is hamstrung by its relatively meagre
built-in storage and lack of microSD support for expanding on that. If you need
lots of space on your smartphone for games, music and video, you’re better off
going for almost any other top Android phone, as most will let you slot in a
microSD card.
You want the best of the best
The Samsung Galaxy S21 isn’t the star of the Galaxy S21 family –
if you’re after the very best from the company in 2021 you’ll want to look at
the Galaxy S21 Ultra – if your budget can stretch to its considerable price
tag.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-review