Differences between Galaxy S21 models

Different models of Galaxy S21

The new Galaxy S21 lineup is here! There are three models to choose from: the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, each of which comes with an incredible camera, beautiful displays, and enough memory for all your apps, photos, and more. Plus, the impressive battery will let you post, stream, and chat all day. We have all the details right here so you can decide which S21 model is best for you.

Camera

The Galaxy S21 family offers a professional camera capable of capturing flawless photos. You’ll love taking selfies and recording videos on each model’s camera, but there are some differences to keep in mind.

Here is the camera breakdown for every model:

  • S21: 1 front camera and 3 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 12MP Ultra Wide lens, and 64 MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom). 

  • S21+: 1 front camera and 3 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 12MP Ultra Wide lens, and 64MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom).

  • S21 Ultra: 1 front camera and 4 rear cameras, including a 12MP main lens, 10MP Ultra Wide lens, a 10MP Telephoto lens (3x optical zoom), a 108MP Telephoto lens (10x optical zoom) and laser assisted focus.

Picture of Galaxy S21 with different cameras

Screen size

You should check the screen sizes of each S21 model to find out which one is ideal. The screen will be colorful, smooth, and bright no matter which one you choose.

Here is a comparison:

  • S21: The screen size is 6.2 inches.

  • S21+: The screen size is 6.7 inches.

  • S21 Ultra: The screen size is 6.8 inches.

Different screen sizes of Galaxy S21

Battery

The three S21 models have impressive battery capacities for hours and hours of use. Keep in mind that the greater the number, the more powerful the battery is.

Check out the battery power of each model:

  • S21: The battery is 4,000mAh.

  • S21+: The battery is 4,800mAh.

  • S21 Ultra: The battery is 5,000mAh.

Picture of Galaxy S21 showing battery power

Memory

All three S21 models include tons of memory for downloading photos, documents, and games. You can choose between 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models, depending on your needs.

  • S21 & S21+ are available with 128GB or 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.

  • S21 Ultra is available with 128GB or 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, or 512GB of storage with 16GB of RAM.

Picture of Galaxy S21 with images

Network

Each S21 model is 5G compatible with both sub-6 and mmWave networks, so you’ll be able to call, text, and post content at lightning speed whenever you need to.

Picture of Galaxy S21 with a race car
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