What the Critics Are Saying...
- Ray Shaw, Gadget GuyThe Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ are a minor evolution over the S20 series. In some respects, the S20 has superior specs. For the money, I would rip out and buy the S20 FE (Fan Edition) that at $999 is spectacular value and has a micro-SD slot. And that may be the key. SamMobile has seen early bench...
- Samuel Willetts, Top Ten ReviewsThe Samsung Galaxy S21 is a great phone that offers incredible value at its $799 price point. It has a great camera and the internal hardware is powerful enough to handle mobile games, watching videos, and browsing the web with no issues. It also looks great and still feels like a premium device des...
- Manuel Masiero, NotebookcheckOverall, the changes compared with the Galaxy S20 are quite minor. Users who already own the predecessor don't necessarily have to upgrade to the Galaxy S21. Newcomers can definitely buy it, though, and they'll get a strong high-end smartphone for relatively little money.
- Basil Kronfli, Digital Camera WorldA reliable upgrade for Galaxy S10 owners, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a very good smartphone, and a decent camera phone at $799 / £769, however, it’s too similar to its predecessor and last year’s Galaxy S20 FE to warrant an upgrade from either of those. For anyone who wants cutting edge Samsung smart...
- Jonathan Lamont, Mobile SyrupIf you're a fan of Samsung devices and you're upgrading from an older phone, such as an S10 series, you'll likely enjoy a lot of what the S21 offers. If you're rocking an S20, there's very little here that's different (and the few hardware pieces Samsung did change arguably make the S21 a downgrade...
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Samsung released the Galaxy S21 on January 29, 2021.
The Galaxy S21 price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare Samsung Galaxy S21 prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Galaxy S21 user manual here.
Samsung backs up the Galaxy S21 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Galaxy S21 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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