Yup! Don't get phones early to review, sadly. I have to wait and buy them like everyone else, test thoroughly and then get the review written as quickly as can. Thanks for waiting though!
Great video! Going to get the S21 simply for its size, it's still larger than my current iPhone X. Hopefully in the future, Samsung will have an ultra model in a smaller size the way Apple has a smaller Pro model and then the Pro Max. Either way, I'm still looking forward to being back on Android after a couple years of trying out an iPhone
Great comparison, thanks. I want to point out another difference between the regular S21 and the S21+ that no reviews mention. The S21 has much worse haptics than the other two. The S21+ and the Ultra both use better motors, but also have a dedicated controller chip that provides strong and crisp haptic feedback. On the other hand, the base S21 has a different motor but more importantly, it does not have a dedicated controller chip. Haptic feedback when typing or using gestures is mushy and buzzy by comparison. This is another noticeable downgrade over the prior S20, which has the same motor as the S21, but also has the same dedicated controller as the S21+ and Ultra.
Thank you! Yeah I saw someone else say this too. I must admit that I didn’t really notice during my time with the phones - but good to point out for others so thank you 👌🏼
Why does one like the haptic feedback? When I touch my phone, I don't want to hear any sounds or feel anything. I also don't use the vibration settings for anything. I have always been that way...is there any benefits, or is it just a preference?
Best review and best comparison i ve seen. I have S21. Highly recommended for its compact size. Very easy to hold and use with single hand. Getting 6-6.30 screen time and its fairly enough for me. Hope there will be a smaller ultra version in future
I’m 100 percent all for not receiving a charger in the box, because I’ve had a hundred Samsung phones before so I have heaps of chargers laying around and it’s better for the environment. However, I think that if you’re new to android or Samsung phones I feel that you should be given the option to at least buy a charger at half price or some sort of discount. Making someone pay upwards of a $1k for a phone and then saying you need to spend another $50 for a charger is a big fuck you. I don’t like that. It’s cheeky, it’s greedy.
Really glad you share that view, the more people that do, the better for the environment! 👊🏼 I think Samsung have discounted the chargers a little bit to try and make up for it. But it's always hard when price comes into it, because companies could argue they made the phones cheaper (e.g. ~$50) and therefore the price of the charger is already accounted for. There's no way for us to really say whether they have or not because they can set the price at whatever they like! I guess we should just remember you can buy any third party charger you like if you still need one, of which there are many high quality and cheaper options!
Thanks for watching! I noticed that too actually. Especially the S21+. It seemed as though Samsung wasn't sending review units out to the reviewers who got them early 🤷♂️
After seeing many TH-cam reviews, this is one of the BEST to compare the 3 S21 cameras and also the prior versions. Well Done 👍 I was in a predicament where our S7 cpus fried itself and then having to decide between the S20s and the S21s and in the end, we ended up with the S21+ - mainly for the larger battery and larger screen without going $$$ for the Ultra. We had to get 2 phones so the $$$ adds up so that was a major consideration. Our S7s match up with the smaller S21 so it was also time for something slightly bigger than what we had as long as it still fits in our pockets - S21+ The S21+ is definitely a step up from the S7s. Now, I just need to figure out the camera resolution especially with the panoramic (use FULL or 16:9) that I often do. My old S7 has different resolutions with the 16:9 mode so I need adjust for this in the new S21+. Lastly, the lack of micro SD has had me to rethink my storage but I am getting a USB-C SD card reader as I had a nice 126 Gb SD in my S7. So far, the S21+ is a delight to use. Thanks again for this great review!
The best review indeed !! Keep up the good work. This is the review I liked the most after watching atleast 30 more videos. A comparison with the last year models always is a must.
I just got the s21 and after coming off s7 edge for 5.5 yrs, it's good enough for me. I'm not much of a phone user anyways. I watch videos on my laptop in the living room and on my tablet in bed. I take my tablet with me on the go, too. I don't think most people will notice much between cameras. And you can tweak what you need in editing. Then again, I grew up with the Kodac Instamatic, lol. I like the size of the s21 because the size is similar to the s7.
Great review. T-mobile had a recent promo offering $800 trade in credit on the S21. I traded my sons old Pixel 3a & received the full $800 credit which I applied to the S21 which was $799 so I got it for free! I looked at the Ultra but the extra features that I would never use wasn't worth the extra $400. I really like the Plus but I moved away from large phones a few years ago with my LG G8 that was the perfect size for me & my use. The S21 is physically the same size as my G8 with a little bit bigger screen. I love the weight & size of the S21. I hate glass back phones anyway so the plastic was perfect for me since the phone feels lighter. I put a Spiegen case on it within a couple days so the fact that it's plastic is undetectable anyway. The phone so far had been awesome! How Samsung got such big sound with Dolby Atmos out of such a little device is AMAZING! Both of the S21s are great so you can't go wrong with either...pick the right size for you and you'll be extremely happy 😁
Believe that S-21 is the best overall being, reliable, lighter, smaller and almost have the same features; except battery size & some minor Camera Upgrades. Many Thanks for the comprehensive review and comparison.
I actually bought the galaxy s21 months before i saw this video. and i still think its the better value samsung flagship this year. the s21 ultra has features that i would like to have, but i would probably never use. so it wasnt really worth spending $500 more for features i may or may not use. s21 to me is the better value hands down.
Beautiful video my friend!!! All the way from Nepal... Very pleasing voice and great video...i was sad why S21+ is not great as ultra...but now after i saw this video i think i will be more happy to buy S21+ rather than ultra...it's too much big, heavy, costly, curve edge, doesn't even look like a phone and S21+ camera's are extremely close to ultra's cameras, that's great! For a month or so ultra might give us a premium feeling but due to its so big and heavy we might sometimes feel irritated and if we put cover on it then it's a monster....i shall happily buy S21+, what do you say?? and thanks bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I noticed that too - I think it's because Samsung didn't send reviewers the + model, only the other two. So I bought all three to make a more comprehensive comparison 🤷♂️
No, actually the back material is not a key factor for alot of people, no body cares if its plastic or glass, as long as it looks and feels good. And if they didnt mention it i doubt anybody would even notice
I really don't have a problem with them getting rid of the chargers and headphones. Almost everybody has too many chargers, and if not... They're easy to get. On the headphones side, nobody's gonna use ones that come with a phone. I understand that a charger is actually required to use a phone though. Also they have no excuse for throwing apple under the bus for this and then doing it themselves.
Great review buddy! I'm really having a hard time deciding between S20+ and S21!!! I want the smaller size, but I hate the plastic back!!! What would you guys do???
Are you putting it in a case? If so, then the plastic doesn’t matter. But also I genuinely really like this plastic - it’s like a premium plastic and feels really nice - so don’t be too hesitant about a plastic back!
@@insidetechltd thanks!! Yes, I always use case and screen protector, and I never drop my phones, they always look like new after 2 years of use!🤣 Thanks for your response, I think I just need a little bit of encouragement to overlook the stupid plastic back!!!😆😆
Samsung has stepped up it's 📸 game? The Ultra is about as good as it gets, actually I 🤔 think it's the 😺's meow? I use the S21+ and I"m very happy with the 📷 performance! Excellent review, your voice is a pleasure & soft to listen to!
Definitely needed this! Was really torn between getting the S20+, S21, and S21+. Looks like I need to shell out the extra bucks to finally get the S21+ haha
Stupid question but I have the S7 and came across a good deal from one of the carriers yesterday plus my wife got a cheaper galaxy that year in 2016 and has wanted to get a nicer phone for years lol. I am only concerned /asking about the resolution and colors which I love on mine. I only am on the internet on mine. No movies/games After researching the last two days it seems like their would be minimal/ if any difference in the picture quality of the S21 ( not ultra) and my S7 BECAUSE of the screen size. Plus ( here comes the dumb part) I read that the S7's came set at FHD not QHD so I looked at that setting for the 1st time in 4 years and it was true. I set it to QHD and bounced around different websites, read text but couldn't see the difference( people on reviews are claiming even text is not as high quality) . So going up 1.2 inches ( to 6.2) would that make a difference in picture quality ? My S7 has 576 ppi . The S21 has 421ppi. Does the ppi matter anyway as I never had mine on QHD anyway ? Has anybody ever" really " tested the colors of previous years. Why would Samsung have less ppi in the S21 plus than in the cheaper S21. Sorry and thanks . I am confined to home after a major knee surgery and cannot look at phone in person.
Not a stupid question! It's essentially just a case of the resolution not being the only factor (so ppi isn't everything). The quality of the display can vary, the colour reproduction can, the chipset changes things, brightness... It's like having a camera and only looking at the megapixel count - many other factors play into the final image quality! So in short: the display of the S21 is much better in overall quality. However, the S7 has a technically higher resolution screen because it's 1440p rather than 1080p (S21) and that's why the ppi is higher. Like you said though, not everyone will notice this! But you may notice other improvements (like the brightness and high refresh rate) by getting the S21!
Frankly, I approve of Samsung not including the chargers with their phones since I have been a Samsung user from the S7. However, it may be a problem for those who are just coming into the Samsung family.
I have the s21. I upgraded from the Note 10+. It was like this phone was created for me. I don't care about the lack of a SD card or glass back. I also didn't care for the lack of a charger since I have one from my Note 10+
The back is indeed a deciding factor. I bought the regular s21 because of that. I have note 8 & OnePlus 8T, both have glass back, and they're both cracked 🤣
A BIG thanks to Samsung for scrapping the glass back on the S21 for a far superior plastic back! Plastic is lighter, much more flexible, more damage proof and much less expensive to repair or replace than glass. Plastic also feels more premium to the touch. It resists fingerprints better too. For the few who have been brainwashed into thinking that glass is somehow better than plastic - just put a case on your phone!
@@insidetechltd Even if they didn't, I'd still want the plastic back because replacing a broken glass back is cost prohibitive. You're better off buying a new phone!
"Durability difference"? I would say that the polycarbonate back on the S21 will over time be MORE durable than a glass back (i.e. no cracking) WAY too much focus on the plastic back - I might even call it an upgrade.
gonna go for the s21+, I use screen real estate on my phone, which for now is a Xiaoimi Note 9 something, the feel doesnt really matter for me, at least for the back, Ill have to be using a case anyway- Im not great about not dropping phones. Its mostly the size and battery for me
Great content, thank you! I honestly cannot see any difference between the Note 10+ 's 1440p display and the S21+'s 1080p display in terms of sharpness. I own them both. I believe the Note's display is also 1080p and the 1440p is a software enhancement. On the Note (and the S21 Ultra), you cannot really shut down pixels to go to a 720p display or lit up some more pixels to get a 1440p starting from the base 1080p the phone is set out of the box. Otherwise, the S21+ has a better display. Brighter, better color calibrated and with no reddish tint on the whites.
Thank you! Yes lots of people can't tell any difference between 1080p and 1440p. Brightness and colour accuracy are usually much more important factors
As much of a Samsung fan I am, and don't get me wrong I absolutely love my S21 plus, but my issue is if I'm paying a $1,000 for a phone you should at least provide a charger and headphones. Phone companies just want to make a profit wherever they can these days.
I do understand this completely, and no doubt that every smartphone company is saving money from this choice. But I personally think it’s great we’re all cutting down on e waste - that’s something I’d be happy to pay a bit extra for if needed!
@@insidetechltd there is no saving on the waste by not including a charger with the phone..by the time you buy a charger you have twice the packaging waste compared to the charger being included within the phones packaging box..Samsung is not including a charger because they are cheap..it's certainly not to save on packaging waste.
True…if every single person went and bought an extra charger after buying the phone. But people don’t. They’re using their existing chargers. Not all, but enough are. So it does still help the environment. I agree that Samsung’s main reason for doing this is to save themselves money though!
@@insidetechltd I bet most buy a new charger when they get a new phone...I have a dozen chargers in my drawer, but still I bought new charger and another longer cord and headset....all of which was in its own separate box..so I had 4 boxes with the packings to throw away with my new phone purchase. I bought a new charger with my new phone because the new ones charge faster and older chargers seem to degrade and lose charging speed over time...had to buy headsets because Samsung doesnt include them anymore like they did with my S7. If Samsung was truely trying to cut down on waste for the environment they would include everything needed in one package like they did before.
It’s not good for the environment when you move the charger, when you buy one the box is bigger than the s21 so you’re not saving the environment. Samsung just want to save money.
It is still good for the environment. Not everyone will be buying a charger - the net result is fewer chargers in the world, which is better for the environment
I still would, yes. It's still a fast and great phone. But think about how many years you'd want to keep it for, because obviously the S22 series will be supported for an extra year
I think the charger should come in the box because you paid for the phone you're offering fast wireless charging but you don't send the charger in the box to prove it that don't make sense
Yeah that's a fair argument. I definitely think the cheap 5 W chargers should never come in the box (i.e. Apple a couple of years ago). But with fast charging, it's a bit different. You're advertising a feature that your phone can't actually do unless you buy something else. I would personally have it this way than not, overall, but I get why people aren't happy or disagree
@@insidetechltd just because you can afford to buy chargers don't mean that other people can, if these assholes want to help the environment tell them to take the papers and books out the boxes, you crazy as hell to think this corny ass move is to help the environment
The move does help the environment. Whether people can afford other chargers, whether there was another motive besides the environment...the fact is that it does help the environment. That’s all I’m saying.
I'm due an upgrade January so I've a good choice see what the S21 f.e and S22 are like. And decide then. But could you please give price in English £ as Well as U.S. $ thanks.
If you’re a heavy user (gaming or something else power intensive) then go for the plus. Otherwise, definitely S21. You might need to charge every night but that’s pretty much all phones now anyway. I prefer the S21 too!
Same with me. S21 is perfect size for me. I dont like big phones. But im concerned about battery. I have S9 right now and battery sucks really bad. It has just 3000 mAh.
Thank you for the review, i have now s21 plus and i was thinking to return and replace with s21 ultra but the amount of money to pay extra was 400 euro bc i have deal and i bought s21 plus with 600 euro but it s not worth the effort to have some gimmic. Thanks
@@insidetechltd thanks for your reply at this price point at least a cover or earphones could be added making me thinking that it's useless to buy one and will have to buy a charger and where i live a Samsung phone cost nearly an arm
Removing the Sd card is really bad tbh. In my country the price difference between the 128GB and 256GB model is about 100$ (compared to a 128GB SD card which costs 25$). Really disappointing....
Loving the s21 plus violet. The bigger screen, battery compared to the s21 and the weight of it compared to the ultra made me decide to get it. I know most of the tech reviewers think that the plus is a nonsense but it's actually not. It's the best fit for me. By the way, great detailed review and Thumbs-up 👍🏻
Ah not at all! It's all the best parts of the Ultra but without the price! There can be an argument made for any of them really, but you said it perfectly: it's the best for you! Thanks a lot though, enjoy your awesome new phone!
@@insidetechltd thanks for noticing my comment. Yes, the price itself is the basis that it's a good buy. However, I kinda wish they added like a 5x zoom on the plus so moon shots could be closer than 30x.
Always try to notice when people are so kind! Yeah that would be really cool. I guess there was no 'cheap' way of doing it - great zoom is kind of the Ultra's thing. Better value for money in the Plus though!
@@insidetechltd yep, maybe if they did add a 5x zoom it would cost them around a $100 more. But even without the 5x zoom, the cameras on the plus are still great. They actually makes more sense since not all people are photographer like when taking pic, they often do the quick snap shots in auto mode. Also, I've subscribed and liked most of your vids. Watching them 1 by 1 and I am liking every bit of it. Continue doing vids and hoping for more success on your channel. 👌🏻 Stay safe always
I can't decide that for you, only you can say whether you are happy to pay the money or not. Both phones offer the features you have described - the Ultra has a slightly better camera and battery life (it's up to you if you want to pay for that)
I think the S21 feels the nicest in the hand/easiest to type on and reach the corners etc. But if you’re concerned about battery life or want a bigger screen for movies then go for the +. Try and go to a store to hold both in your hands first to help your decision! P.s. if you’re coming from an S8 (and therefore keep your phone for a while) maybe the + is better since the battery will last longer over many years
Externally from the sun...but unless you’re laying down with the phone above you so that the rear glass is exposed to the sun for prolonged hours on end...I wouldn’t worry about that!
@@unstoppabletimerud_md_king551 that's with exchange. No one is going to give me anything for 4 year old motog5 plus. Have you bought this s21 exynos version?
@@rishabhgupta6607 yes u can avail offer using student program offer or employee offer from Samsung, along with HDFC discount 7000. (With free active2 or Galaxy buds pro ) my suggestion s21 plus.
Great and clear understandable info. But shift your tone more to the natural accent tones that you would use talking to a human being and voila! Im in...
To be honest, not enough to give a full assessment of it. But it seems as though results are quite mixed online - which suggests they are very similar in performance!
I think the bigger shame is that if they took the chargers out of the box but then made them free, everyone would still take them. People (generally) care more about 'free stuff' than the environment. Companies have no choice but to remove these accessories and make you pay for them if you want them
@@knlanksfull2 No. I bought the device Galaxy S21 5G one month ago and the least is 6 hours and averge 7h and best is 8 hours screen on Just put all apps except social on deep sleep to get best performance of battery
Dude, instead of asking them for eye candy just to show off, why don't you ask them for more functionality! It's people like you that makes me laugh. Ask them for the SD card tray back and the jack for headphones! 😑
@@insidetechltd Those were just examples FFS, the point is you just want it to look good just so you can show it off! Showing off has no function bro! lmao
I can't decided between the galaxys 21+ or the ultra ? I tend to watch a lot of TH-cam and love taken pictures of nature which one would be better ? ( btw I have galaxys s10+ right now ).
Your videos are late but worth the wait!
Can You Please Pin This Comment! 📌😅
Yup! Don't get phones early to review, sadly. I have to wait and buy them like everyone else, test thoroughly and then get the review written as quickly as can. Thanks for waiting though!
Im sold going to pick up a S21+ because of that flat screen. 👌
Nice choice 👌🏼
Great video! Going to get the S21 simply for its size, it's still larger than my current iPhone X. Hopefully in the future, Samsung will have an ultra model in a smaller size the way Apple has a smaller Pro model and then the Pro Max. Either way, I'm still looking forward to being back on Android after a couple years of trying out an iPhone
If Samsung did a smaller Ultra, i'd get that one for sure! The S21 is still great though, i hope you enjoy it!
Hey, did you regret switching to Iphone? I am waging between s21 and Iphone 12 (Whole life samsung user btw) and i can't make up my mind!
Wat made u switch back ???
@@redbottoms9664 stick to samsung
ios is boring thats why he switched back to android
Great comparison, thanks. I want to point out another difference between the regular S21 and the S21+ that no reviews mention. The S21 has much worse haptics than the other two. The S21+ and the Ultra both use better motors, but also have a dedicated controller chip that provides strong and crisp haptic feedback. On the other hand, the base S21 has a different motor but more importantly, it does not have a dedicated controller chip. Haptic feedback when typing or using gestures is mushy and buzzy by comparison. This is another noticeable downgrade over the prior S20, which has the same motor as the S21, but also has the same dedicated controller as the S21+ and Ultra.
Thank you!
Yeah I saw someone else say this too. I must admit that I didn’t really notice during my time with the phones - but good to point out for others so thank you 👌🏼
S21+ and S21 don't have WQHD+ SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY so suck compared to S20+ but then I have SD Card Slot and NFC too
Why does one like the haptic feedback? When I touch my phone, I don't want to hear any sounds or feel anything. I also don't use the vibration settings for anything. I have always been that way...is there any benefits, or is it just a preference?
Best review and best comparison i ve seen. I have S21. Highly recommended for its compact size. Very easy to hold and use with single hand. Getting 6-6.30 screen time and its fairly enough for me. Hope there will be a smaller ultra version in future
That's great to hear, thank you! I agree, and I think the smaller phones are great!
How's your battery life ...sot
I’m 100 percent all for not receiving a charger in the box, because I’ve had a hundred Samsung phones before so I have heaps of chargers laying around and it’s better for the environment. However, I think that if you’re new to android or Samsung phones I feel that you should be given the option to at least buy a charger at half price or some sort of discount. Making someone pay upwards of a $1k for a phone and then saying you need to spend another $50 for a charger is a big fuck you. I don’t like that. It’s cheeky, it’s greedy.
Really glad you share that view, the more people that do, the better for the environment! 👊🏼 I think Samsung have discounted the chargers a little bit to try and make up for it. But it's always hard when price comes into it, because companies could argue they made the phones cheaper (e.g. ~$50) and therefore the price of the charger is already accounted for. There's no way for us to really say whether they have or not because they can set the price at whatever they like!
I guess we should just remember you can buy any third party charger you like if you still need one, of which there are many high quality and cheaper options!
S21 is best in the series. Perfect 6'2 size. Great cameras. Blazing fast speed. Value for money phone. Enjoying my s21 256gb beautiful violet color
Agreed! Glad you're enjoying it!
Me too....loving it
This review is one of the best I've seen! Especially how much he talks about the camera performance.
That's great to hear, thank you!
Thank you so much. Not many reviewers compare smaller s20 and s21 series 😇😇😇
Thanks for watching! I noticed that too actually. Especially the S21+. It seemed as though Samsung wasn't sending review units out to the reviewers who got them early 🤷♂️
Thank you so much your review , it is BY FAR the best I've seen on YT of these Galaxy phones , especially the comparison of the cameras .
That really means a lot to hear that, thank you!
After seeing many TH-cam reviews, this is one of the BEST to compare the 3 S21 cameras and also the prior versions. Well Done 👍 I was in a predicament where our S7 cpus fried itself and then having to decide between the S20s and the S21s and in the end, we ended up with the S21+ - mainly for the larger battery and larger screen without going $$$ for the Ultra. We had to get 2 phones so the $$$ adds up so that was a major consideration. Our S7s match up with the smaller S21 so it was also time for something slightly bigger than what we had as long as it still fits in our pockets - S21+
The S21+ is definitely a step up from the S7s. Now, I just need to figure out the camera resolution especially with the panoramic (use FULL or 16:9) that I often do. My old S7 has different resolutions with the 16:9 mode so I need adjust for this in the new S21+. Lastly, the lack of micro SD has had me to rethink my storage but I am getting a USB-C SD card reader as I had a nice 126 Gb SD in my S7. So far, the S21+ is a delight to use. Thanks again for this great review!
Thank you so much! Comments like this make it all worth it! 🙌🏼 I think you made a nice choice, I love the S21+ 👌🏼
I bought the S21 and shortly replaced it with the S21+. I much prefer it and that big screen is really, really nice!
Fair enough! At least you tried both and got the one you ultimately prefer 👌🏼
What do you think about the S21+ display? It is sharp enough?
Another excellent review, appreciate the unbiased and clear comparison-thanks
Thanks a lot!
The best review indeed !! Keep up the good work. This is the review I liked the most after watching atleast 30 more videos. A comparison with the last year models always is a must.
That's lovely of you to say, thank you! 🙌🏼
I just got the s21 and after coming off s7 edge for 5.5 yrs, it's good enough for me. I'm not much of a phone user anyways. I watch videos on my laptop in the living room and on my tablet in bed. I take my tablet with me on the go, too. I don't think most people will notice much between cameras. And you can tweak what you need in editing. Then again, I grew up with the Kodac Instamatic, lol. I like the size of the s21 because the size is similar to the s7.
The S21 is my favourite - perfect size!
Ordered my regular S21 🥰 as my S20 just broke down. Thanks for making this video. Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Awesome, I hope you enjoy it!
baek bossku
Great review. T-mobile had a recent promo offering $800 trade in credit on the S21. I traded my sons old Pixel 3a & received the full $800 credit which I applied to the S21 which was $799 so I got it for free! I looked at the Ultra but the extra features that I would never use wasn't worth the extra $400. I really like the Plus but I moved away from large phones a few years ago with my LG G8 that was the perfect size for me & my use. The S21 is physically the same size as my G8 with a little bit bigger screen. I love the weight & size of the S21. I hate glass back phones anyway so the plastic was perfect for me since the phone feels lighter. I put a Spiegen case on it within a couple days so the fact that it's plastic is undetectable anyway. The phone so far had been awesome! How Samsung got such big sound with Dolby Atmos out of such a little device is AMAZING! Both of the S21s are great so you can't go wrong with either...pick the right size for you and you'll be extremely happy 😁
Thanks a lot! Amazing trade-in deal too! I think the S21 just feels so nice to use, it's my favourite of the three!
Believe that S-21 is the best overall being, reliable, lighter, smaller and almost have the same features; except battery size & some minor Camera Upgrades. Many Thanks for the comprehensive review and comparison.
It's my favourite of the three!
S21 ULtra is so Huge that it doesn't feel like a phone anymore.
I think S21+ is the Best . Just perfect size
Nice 👌🏼
Brilliant explanation👏 very helpful I'll give this video a 10🌟
Awesome, thanks a lot! 👊🏼
Is your full mark 100?
Brilliant, once again.
That means a lot, thank you!
I always like the smallest one for one handed use
Same
I thought at first this is jerryrig second channel lol. Good comparison and instant subs!
Ah that's awesome, thank you! Zack's third channel he didn't even know about 😅
I actually bought the galaxy s21 months before i saw this video. and i still think its the better value samsung flagship this year. the s21 ultra has features that i would like to have, but i would probably never use. so it wasnt really worth spending $500 more for features i may or may not use. s21 to me is the better value hands down.
Exactly my thoughts ^
I've ordered an S21+, should hopefully come soon. I'll update when i get it
I hope you like it!
Beautiful video my friend!!! All the way from Nepal... Very pleasing voice and great video...i was sad why S21+ is not great as ultra...but now after i saw this video i think i will be more happy to buy S21+ rather than ultra...it's too much big, heavy, costly, curve edge, doesn't even look like a phone and S21+ camera's are extremely close to ultra's cameras, that's great! For a month or so ultra might give us a premium feeling but due to its so big and heavy we might sometimes feel irritated and if we put cover on it then it's a monster....i shall happily buy S21+, what do you say?? and thanks bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think that’s a good idea. The S21+ is more than good enough for most people!
And thank you 😄👊🏼
Thank you so much on doing a video on the s21 Plus somebody channels either do the s21 or the ultra
I noticed that too - I think it's because Samsung didn't send reviewers the + model, only the other two. So I bought all three to make a more comprehensive comparison 🤷♂️
No, actually the back material is not a key factor for alot of people, no body cares if its plastic or glass, as long as it looks and feels good. And if they didnt mention it i doubt anybody would even notice
Some people care 🤷♂️
Yo I just realised we make similar videos which is why I'll be staying active to your channel, good stuff
Awesome, thanks a lot!
Great and fair review. It helped me a lot to consider the right buying decision. Thanks for being fair/unbiased in presenting the features.
No problem, thanks a lot for watching! 👌🏼
I really don't have a problem with them getting rid of the chargers and headphones. Almost everybody has too many chargers, and if not... They're easy to get. On the headphones side, nobody's gonna use ones that come with a phone. I understand that a charger is actually required to use a phone though. Also they have no excuse for throwing apple under the bus for this and then doing it themselves.
Exactly this ^
Tbh I have watched over 40vids on s21series and comparison this is the best so far no cap
That's so great to hear, thank you! 🙌🏼
Great review buddy! I'm really having a hard time deciding between S20+ and S21!!! I want the smaller size, but I hate the plastic back!!! What would you guys do???
Are you putting it in a case? If so, then the plastic doesn’t matter. But also I genuinely really like this plastic - it’s like a premium plastic and feels really nice - so don’t be too hesitant about a plastic back!
@@insidetechltd thanks!! Yes, I always use case and screen protector, and I never drop my phones, they always look like new after 2 years of use!🤣 Thanks for your response, I think I just need a little bit of encouragement to overlook the stupid plastic back!!!😆😆
You’ll never know it’s there inside the case anyway - so go for it! 😄
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Samsung has stepped up it's 📸 game? The Ultra is about as good as it gets, actually I 🤔 think it's the 😺's meow? I use the S21+ and I"m very happy with the 📷 performance! Excellent review, your voice is a pleasure & soft to listen to!
The cat's meow - haha i love it! That's very kind, thank you for watching! 🙌🏼
Is the ig, snap, and tiktok camera quality good with s21?
Definitely needed this! Was really torn between getting the S20+, S21, and S21+. Looks like I need to shell out the extra bucks to finally get the S21+ haha
Do it 😏
Stupid question but I have the S7 and came across a good deal from one of the carriers yesterday plus my wife got a cheaper galaxy that year in 2016 and has wanted to get a nicer phone for years lol.
I am only concerned /asking about the resolution and colors which I love on mine. I only am on the internet on mine. No movies/games
After researching the last two days it seems like their would be minimal/ if any difference in the picture quality of the S21 ( not ultra) and my S7 BECAUSE of the screen size.
Plus ( here comes the dumb part) I read that the S7's came set at FHD not QHD so I looked at that setting for the 1st time in 4 years and it was true.
I set it to QHD and bounced around different websites, read text but couldn't see the difference( people on reviews are claiming even text is not as high quality) .
So going up 1.2 inches ( to 6.2) would that make a difference in picture quality ?
My S7 has 576 ppi . The S21 has 421ppi.
Does the ppi matter anyway as I never had mine on QHD anyway ?
Has anybody ever" really " tested the colors of previous years.
Why would Samsung have less ppi in the S21 plus than in the cheaper S21.
Sorry and thanks .
I am confined to home after a major knee surgery and cannot look at phone in person.
Not a stupid question! It's essentially just a case of the resolution not being the only factor (so ppi isn't everything). The quality of the display can vary, the colour reproduction can, the chipset changes things, brightness...
It's like having a camera and only looking at the megapixel count - many other factors play into the final image quality! So in short: the display of the S21 is much better in overall quality. However, the S7 has a technically higher resolution screen because it's 1440p rather than 1080p (S21) and that's why the ppi is higher.
Like you said though, not everyone will notice this! But you may notice other improvements (like the brightness and high refresh rate) by getting the S21!
the vanilla s21 is the best value hands down. I have the phantom gray model.
Ooh nice 🔥
Great review that provides the information just as I would like to see them. The videos are well scripted and edited. Subscribed!
I appreciate it, thank you! 👌🏼
Imagine dark mode on the 21+
Frankly, I approve of Samsung not including the chargers with their phones since I have been a Samsung user from the S7. However, it may be a problem for those who are just coming into the Samsung family.
Me too. They use the universal USB-C port, and USB-A/C cables and adapters are all widely available for a low cost
I have the s21. I upgraded from the Note 10+. It was like this phone was created for me. I don't care about the lack of a SD card or glass back. I also didn't care for the lack of a charger since I have one from my Note 10+
Fair enough! That's a great attitude about your older charger too - it works fine, so good for you!
Which one has better camera?
i just bought S21 last week and Samsung had a promo with free wall charger this month.
Nice 👌🏼
The back is indeed a deciding factor. I bought the regular s21 because of that. I have note 8 & OnePlus 8T, both have glass back, and they're both cracked 🤣
Fair enough 👌🏼
A BIG thanks to Samsung for scrapping the glass back on the S21 for a far superior plastic back! Plastic is lighter, much more flexible, more damage proof and much less expensive to repair or replace than glass. Plastic also feels more premium to the touch. It resists fingerprints better too. For the few who have been brainwashed into thinking that glass is somehow better than plastic - just put a case on your phone!
I actually quite liked the plastic too. I'd be happy to have that in all phones if they passed the cost saving on to consumers
@@insidetechltd Even if they didn't, I'd still want the plastic back because replacing a broken glass back is cost prohibitive. You're better off buying a new phone!
"Durability difference"? I would say that the polycarbonate back on the S21 will over time be MORE durable than a glass back (i.e. no cracking) WAY too much focus on the plastic back - I might even call it an upgrade.
Yeah it's pretty tough to say really - real world instances will vary so much. It does feel like a really premium plastic tbh!
You probably going to have an otterbox on it anyway so the back really doesn't matter
14:50 are u holding the S21 or the S21+ ?
I'm asking cos the battery figures you are showing are fabulous!
That was actually the S21 Ultra. I was just trying to highlight how the ultra is quite a step up from the other two!
gonna go for the s21+, I use screen real estate on my phone, which for now is a Xiaoimi Note 9 something, the feel doesnt really matter for me, at least for the back, Ill have to be using a case anyway- Im not great about not dropping phones. Its mostly the size and battery for me
Yeah that's fair enough 👌🏼
Great review. New sub 😊👍
Wooo! 🥳
Great content, thank you! I honestly cannot see any difference between the Note 10+ 's 1440p display and the S21+'s 1080p display in terms of sharpness. I own them both. I believe the Note's display is also 1080p and the 1440p is a software enhancement. On the Note (and the S21 Ultra), you cannot really shut down pixels to go to a 720p display or lit up some more pixels to get a 1440p starting from the base 1080p the phone is set out of the box. Otherwise, the S21+ has a better display. Brighter, better color calibrated and with no reddish tint on the whites.
Thank you! Yes lots of people can't tell any difference between 1080p and 1440p. Brightness and colour accuracy are usually much more important factors
What about the cameras and battery life,which one is better ??
As much of a Samsung fan I am, and don't get me wrong I absolutely love my S21 plus, but my issue is if I'm paying a $1,000 for a phone you should at least provide a charger and headphones. Phone companies just want to make a profit wherever they can these days.
I do understand this completely, and no doubt that every smartphone company is saving money from this choice. But I personally think it’s great we’re all cutting down on e waste - that’s something I’d be happy to pay a bit extra for if needed!
@@insidetechltd there is no saving on the waste by not including a charger with the phone..by the time you buy a charger you have twice the packaging waste compared to the charger being included within the phones packaging box..Samsung is not including a charger because they are cheap..it's certainly not to save on packaging waste.
True…if every single person went and bought an extra charger after buying the phone. But people don’t. They’re using their existing chargers. Not all, but enough are. So it does still help the environment.
I agree that Samsung’s main reason for doing this is to save themselves money though!
@@insidetechltd I bet most buy a new charger when they get a new phone...I have
a dozen chargers in my drawer, but still I bought new charger and another longer cord and headset....all of which was in its own separate box..so I had 4 boxes with the packings to throw away with my new phone purchase. I bought a new charger with my new phone because the new ones charge faster and older chargers seem to degrade and lose charging speed over time...had to buy headsets because Samsung doesnt include them anymore like they did with my S7.
If Samsung was truely trying to cut down on waste for the environment they would include everything needed in one package like they did before.
HEI what do you think of galaxy buds plus ? With iOS or samung
I really like galaxy buds plus - fix the main problems with the originals, are super comfy and sound pretty good!
Wonderful, in depth and precise video. Many thanks. This is the video to watch.
I appreciate it, thank you! 🙌🏼
@@insidetechltd You're most welcome
S21 is a great value imo
Agreed 💯
Great review and the best i have seen so far 🔥🤩
That's great to hear, thank you so much!
Good review, have the phone, hate it. Battery is horrible, about 3 hours screen time per charging cycle
Thank you!
3 hours definitely seems very low though 😬
Great video, thanks!
Thanks a lot for watching!
Actually there is a black S21+. Im disappointed of the gray S21. But I still ordered an S21. Violet. 😄
That's right. I didn't like the violet at first, but it's grown on me a lot!
It’s not good for the environment when you move the charger, when you buy one the box is bigger than the s21 so you’re not saving the environment. Samsung just want to save money.
It is still good for the environment. Not everyone will be buying a charger - the net result is fewer chargers in the world, which is better for the environment
Would you recommend the s21+ in 2023? I’m deciding between the s21+ or the s22+ cause the s22+ is £100-£150 more refurbished 🤔
I still would, yes. It's still a fast and great phone. But think about how many years you'd want to keep it for, because obviously the S22 series will be supported for an extra year
I think the charger should come in the box because you paid for the phone you're offering fast wireless charging but you don't send the charger in the box to prove it that don't make sense
Yeah that's a fair argument. I definitely think the cheap 5 W chargers should never come in the box (i.e. Apple a couple of years ago). But with fast charging, it's a bit different. You're advertising a feature that your phone can't actually do unless you buy something else. I would personally have it this way than not, overall, but I get why people aren't happy or disagree
That's totally wickedness to remove the charger
Good for the environment though
@@insidetechltd man stop talking foolishness
I'm not. It massively helps the environment
@@insidetechltd just because you can afford to buy chargers don't mean that other people can, if these assholes want to help the environment tell them to take the papers and books out the boxes, you crazy as hell to think this corny ass move is to help the environment
The move does help the environment. Whether people can afford other chargers, whether there was another motive besides the environment...the fact is that it does help the environment. That’s all I’m saying.
I'm due an upgrade January so I've a good choice see what the S21 f.e and S22 are like. And decide then. But could you please give price in English £ as Well as U.S. $ thanks.
The price in GBP is listed alongside the USD price!
I prefer the s21 because the s21+ is too big for me, but i'm concerned about the battery life.
If you’re a heavy user (gaming or something else power intensive) then go for the plus. Otherwise, definitely S21. You might need to charge every night but that’s pretty much all phones now anyway. I prefer the S21 too!
Same with me. S21 is perfect size for me. I dont like big phones. But im concerned about battery. I have S9 right now and battery sucks really bad. It has just 3000 mAh.
Thats why i had to pay $69 for a 45 watt charger in australia. Thanks Samsung NOT
Ouch!
Just ordered the s21 plus in red color
Nice!
Refresh rate on S21 is 60/120hz not 48/120hz
No it’s 48 - 120 Hz
Thank you for the review, i have now s21 plus and i was thinking to return and replace with s21 ultra but the amount of money to pay extra was 400 euro bc i have deal and i bought s21 plus with 600 euro but it s not worth the effort to have some gimmic. Thanks
Exactly, the S21+ is awesome as it is 👌🏼
Very good review! Enjoyed it a lot.
I appreciate it, thank you! 🙌🏼
Am new to samsung family and didn't buy samsung phones due to absent of charger and earphones in the retail box
No charger in the box is the way a lot of the major smartphones are going now!
@@insidetechltd thanks for your reply at this price point at least a cover or earphones could be added making me thinking that it's useless to buy one and will have to buy a charger and where i live a Samsung phone cost nearly an arm
I have slippery hands so a plastic back is a plus for me.
I'm actually getting the plus later this year
I've never had a Samsung phone before so it kinda sucks I have to go buy one but whatever
When taking photos in the day and night do you use the flash?
I never do personally
Hiiii samsung S21 fe 5g
Removing the Sd card is really bad tbh. In my country the price difference between the 128GB and 256GB model is about 100$ (compared to a 128GB SD card which costs 25$). Really disappointing....
Exactly 😔
what is the case you used in 2:24? That looks really nice
It's the ESR clear case - if you search this on Amazon it'll come up!
@@insidetechltd I am planning to apply Spigen NeoFlex Screen protector. Is it good? Or should I look for other options?
I've not tried that particular one, but I love Spigen and always had a good experience with them in the past 👌🏼
Not happy that they took away the brick charger from the box. Also that the phones are more expensive as well
The phones are less expensive this year though
In my concern if i pay for a new phone at this price i expect to have the charger and a protective case
Loving the s21 plus violet. The bigger screen, battery compared to the s21 and the weight of it compared to the ultra made me decide to get it. I know most of the tech reviewers think that the plus is a nonsense but it's actually not. It's the best fit for me.
By the way, great detailed review and Thumbs-up 👍🏻
Ah not at all! It's all the best parts of the Ultra but without the price! There can be an argument made for any of them really, but you said it perfectly: it's the best for you!
Thanks a lot though, enjoy your awesome new phone!
@@insidetechltd thanks for noticing my comment. Yes, the price itself is the basis that it's a good buy. However, I kinda wish they added like a 5x zoom on the plus so moon shots could be closer than 30x.
Always try to notice when people are so kind! Yeah that would be really cool. I guess there was no 'cheap' way of doing it - great zoom is kind of the Ultra's thing. Better value for money in the Plus though!
@@insidetechltd yep, maybe if they did add a 5x zoom it would cost them around a $100 more. But even without the 5x zoom, the cameras on the plus are still great. They actually makes more sense since not all people are photographer like when taking pic, they often do the quick snap shots in auto mode.
Also, I've subscribed and liked most of your vids. Watching them 1 by 1 and I am liking every bit of it. Continue doing vids and hoping for more success on your channel. 👌🏻 Stay safe always
Yeah exactly right I think.
And also...🤯 Thank you so much! It helps more than you know. You stay safe too 👊🏼
I miss the heart rate sensor and Sp02 sensor....
It was a pretty cool feature, but expensive and I can understand why it's (sadly) gone
So ultra is not worth it?
It's not as good value for money, no, But some people are happy to pay the extra for those few extra benefits!
@@insidetechltd so which one i should get? I need great camera, good battery backup, longevity
I can't decide that for you, only you can say whether you are happy to pay the money or not. Both phones offer the features you have described - the Ultra has a slightly better camera and battery life (it's up to you if you want to pay for that)
Still using galaxy s8 while watching this video. Help me choose s21/s21+ please. 😐
I think the S21 feels the nicest in the hand/easiest to type on and reach the corners etc. But if you’re concerned about battery life or want a bigger screen for movies then go for the +. Try and go to a store to hold both in your hands first to help your decision!
P.s. if you’re coming from an S8 (and therefore keep your phone for a while) maybe the + is better since the battery will last longer over many years
unless your doing irl phantom black isnt what you want it absorbs maximum heat
Externally from the sun...but unless you’re laying down with the phone above you so that the rear glass is exposed to the sun for prolonged hours on end...I wouldn’t worry about that!
@@insidetechltd japan is hot and humid i have too lol
S21 Launched at $940 in India with an exynos chipset😆
Oof!
But we have better discounts 55k s21 with free galaxy active watch 2 worth 20 k.
@@unstoppabletimerud_md_king551 that's with exchange. No one is going to give me anything for 4 year old motog5 plus. Have you bought this s21 exynos version?
@@rishabhgupta6607 yes u can avail offer using student program offer or employee offer from Samsung, along with HDFC discount 7000. (With free active2 or Galaxy buds pro ) my suggestion s21 plus.
Just bought the exynos s21 plus for ≈ $983... Atleast I got free galaxy buds pro but it still feels too expensive for a 1080p display phone.
My s21 screen on time 5 - 6 hours at max on wifi only, and 3 - 4 hours on 5g only
Ouch 😨
Great and clear understandable info. But shift your tone more to the natural accent tones that you would use talking to a human being and voila! Im in...
Thanks for watching!
Was the s20 and s21 the exynos chip or snapdragon?
Exynos
@@insidetechltd have you used the snapdragon before and if yes did you notice the distance
To be honest, not enough to give a full assessment of it. But it seems as though results are quite mixed online - which suggests they are very similar in performance!
why doesn't anyone talk about the horrible echo that people get calling the s21+ or the really badly out of focus pictures??
Not something I experienced, sorry!
Any phone that cost more then 500 bucks you should get everything with it head set and charger.. Sad pay more get less.
I think the bigger shame is that if they took the chargers out of the box but then made them free, everyone would still take them. People (generally) care more about 'free stuff' than the environment. Companies have no choice but to remove these accessories and make you pay for them if you want them
8:27 Goosebumps dog vibes
Aww poor Lilly 😂
10:54 What are you saying about faster lowlight focus on the S21 ultra?. 😂😂 Dual Pixel autofocus is 10 times faster than laser autofocus my friend..
There is more related to the focussing speed in low light than just the autofocus technology 🤷♂️
S21 ultra is literally a mini ipad
In size only though, surely?
screen on time hours of battery in the video are with 60 or 120 hz ?
120 Hz
@@insidetechltd
With Exynos 2100 or SD 888 ?
Exynos
Getting about 4h15mn of screen on time before the battery dies at 120hz... Really bad
@@knlanksfull2
No. I bought the device Galaxy S21 5G one month ago and the least is 6 hours and averge 7h and best is 8 hours screen on
Just put all apps except social on deep sleep to get best performance of battery
Let me just add to the number of the comments
First from Cambodia ❤️
Woo! 🙌🏼
Your a big fan of companies that removed chargers?? With that attitude your encouraging companies to jerk people around
If that's how you view the change, fair enough! But yes, I personally am a big fan of this overall
Dude, instead of asking them for eye candy just to show off, why don't you ask them for more functionality! It's people like you that makes me laugh. Ask them for the SD card tray back and the jack for headphones! 😑
I don't want those things though, so why would I ask for them?
@@insidetechltd You sound like a rich shmuck....but we love when you rich people play with your toys all day. lmao
@@insidetechltd You sound like a rich schmuck. lmao
@@insidetechltd Those were just examples FFS, the point is you just want it to look good just so you can show it off! Showing off has no function bro! lmao
@@insidetechltd What do you rich people do all day, stare at the back of your phones and drool on how nice your phone looks? xD
I'm not a fan of Dem removed the charger it Should be a option at Chex out people are paying a premium for this phones and being cheated
There is an option to buy a charger at the checkout 🤷♂️
I can't decided between the galaxys 21+ or the ultra ? I tend to watch a lot of TH-cam and love taken pictures of nature which one would be better ? ( btw I have galaxys s10+ right now ).
If you want to take zoomed photos (might be useful for nature) then go for the Ultra. Otherwise the S21+ is better value for money
I have the s 21
Awesome 👌🏼