S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Violet seen from the rear, on top of S21 5G in Phantom Pink seen from the front. The one seen from the front has a coral graphic wallpaper onscreen. Never miss that perfect shot again. Meet Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G. Designed to revolutionise video and
photography, with 8K resolution so you can snap epic photos1. It has it all in two sizes: 64MP, our fastest chip and a massive all-day battery2. Things just got epic. “It’s a really classy and distinctive flourish that we’ve somehow never seen before in a handset.” GQ “Photos look sharp, dynamic range is impressive, and the new ‘tripod lock’ feature steadies the 30x and 100x zoom levels on subjects to prevent the viewfinder image from jumping around.” TechRadar *30X Space Zoom available on Galaxy S21
5G and S21+ 5G. 100X Space Zoom only available on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. “We have been getting some incredible battery life cycles out of the device.” Android Headlines
To view videos in 8K quality, a compatible 8K device is required (sold separately).
Actual rated (minimum) battery capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S21 5G, 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+ 5G and 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Battery life depends on usage and other factors.
- Design
- camera
- performance
Galaxy S21+ 5G 6.7"
INFINITY-O DISPLAY1
DYNAMIC AMOLED 2X
DESIGNED FOR EYE COMFORT
SUPER SMOOTH 120HZ DISPLAY
Galaxy S21 5G 6.2"
INFINITY-O DISPLAY1
DYNAMIC AMOLED 2X
DESIGNED FOR EYE COMFORT
SUPER SMOOTH 120HZ DISPLAY
Galaxy S21+ 5G 6.7"
INFINITY-O DISPLAY2
YNAMIC AMOLED 2X
EYE COMFORT SHIELD
SUPER SMOOTH 120HZ DISPLAY
Galaxy S21 5G 6.2"
INFINITY-O DISPLAY2
DYNAMIC AMOLED 2X
EYE COMFORT SHIELD
SUPER SMOOTH 120HZ DISPLAY
Super Smooth 120Hz Display
Our smoothest scrolling screen keeps up with all your feeds. Incredibly responsive, this display optimises the refresh rate for what you're doing with every touch.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Our brightest screen yet. Incredibly vivid. Surprisingly smooth — this display shines with vibrant colour and amazing clarity, delivering our best ever smartphone viewing experience. And that's even in bright sunlight.
*The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G received a certification from VDE Germany for 100 percent Mobile Colour Volume in the DCI-P3 colour range, which means your images are less washed out and you’ll get unbelievably vivid colours regardless of differing levels of brightness. The display can achieve peak brightness of up to 1300 nits, improving the contrast between dark and light aspects of digital content for a more brilliant picture quality, with a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio to make your mobile experience more immersive.
Designed for Eye Comfort
Your next movie marathon just got more cozy. Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G are designed to reduce eye-strain so you can binge your favourite shows comfortably morning, noon and night.
*SGS, awarded Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.
COLOURS
Vibrant in violet
PHANTOM VIOLET
Sleek in silver
PHANTOM SILVER
Bold in black
PHANTOM BLACK
Galaxy S21+ 5G colours
Whether you prefer Phantom Violet, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver or Phantom Pink, choose the eye-catching hue that fits your style.
Exclusive Samsung.com Colourways1
Pick from Samsung.com/au exclusive colours that reflect your personality — for no extra charge. Galaxy S21+ 5G offers Phantom Gold and Phantom Red hues, paired with a pink gold rear camera design.
Galaxy S21 5G colours
Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom White and Phantom Pink to choose from.
8K
Every day more epic than the cinema
Three friends riding in a pick-up truck, with two jumping out of the back. Scene shot with 8K video mode, and one still cut captured with 8K Video Snap.
Shot of a group of friends outside roller skating becomes multiple images and short clips with various filters and cropping effects applied.*Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes
*Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes
play
Scene of woman riding a skateboard down the street shot on Galaxy S21 Plus 5G in Phantom Black. One shot with Galaxy S21 Plus 5G without Super Steady, and the other shot with Super Steady. The one shot with Super Steady is clear and detailed.
SUPER STEADY OFF SUPER STEADY ON
10MP SELFIE CAMERA
12MP ULTRA WIDE CAMERA
12MP WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA
64MP TELEPHOTO CAMERA
10MP SELFIE CAMERA
12MP ULTRA WIDE CAMERA
12MP WIDE-ANGLE CAMERA
64MP TELEPHOTO CAMERA
Shoot in 64-megapixel resolution so you can pinch in and capture with a clarity that makes photos look like a work of art.7
Portraits have never looked better. Capture social feed-ready photos without all the editing.
AI designed to analyse faces and natural lighting, angles and directions — making sure your subject is the focus and is always stunning.
A man on a bike in front of a store. A streetlamp is lit. One shot taken with Galaxy S21 Plus 5G without Night Mode, and one with Night Mode. The image shot with Night Mode is clear, detailed and features more colour than the other photo.
An aerial shot of friends playing a game of chess. One is celebrating and another is upset. As the image zooms in to 30X a clearer view of the chessboard appears and we see the king laid down for checkmate.
Selfie mode is enhanced by AI to help bring out your features in realistic, colour.
The 10MP front-facing camera packs in tons of detail, while the fast autofocus makes sure you can easily get your best shots.
The screen of Galaxy S21 Plus 5G is split in half in Directors View mode. On one half is the woman holding the camera, being captured with the Selfie Camera, and on the other half is two women in front of a birthday cake, being captured with the Rear Camera. They celebrate and dance, and a gift gets handed to the birthday celebrant. We can see the whole party from two different angles with Director's View.
Galaxy S21 Plus 5G phone seen from the front in landscape view with a cityscape onscreen of buildings and a river running through the center. The cityscape lighting goes from day to night to demonstrate using the phone from morning until night.*Screen image simulated
*Screen image simulated
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Super Fast Charging gives you hours of power in minutes of charge. 6
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Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is a quick power-up — without the cable.6
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Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge your buds, watch or even a friend's phone.7
Certified USB Fast Charger 25W logo.
*The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) was established in 1995 to support and accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB compliant devices. Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's Super Fast Charging has been certified to be compliant to the USB standards which means your products have met the highest standards in the industry. This certification can be found on www.usb.org.
Epic battery power
Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G's Intelligent Battery lets you power through your day — and then some — with up to 4800mAh battery power. 2 Its new power-efficient display and processor pushes it to last all-day, even on 5G.2 Translation: Put endless scrolling to the test.
- 2 Actual rated (minimum) battery capacity is 3880mAh for Galaxy S21 5G, 4660mAh for Galaxy S21+ 5G and 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Battery life depends on usage and other factors.
6 25W charger required, sold separately.
7 Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment. - 15 Battery duration is estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics with pre-release versions of the Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and many other factors. Please see user manual for instructions on how to care for the battery and achieve optimum battery life.
IP68 rated protection15
Boss-level gaming experience
With the 120Hz display, you get both fast touch response and smooth action. Pair that with 5G to help keep you connected in real time — and you'll take your game to the next level.11
Enhanced Game Booster
Game Booster's new Priority Mode is designed for you to stay focused on your game by blocking calls and notifications and maximising Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G performance. Optimised for Unity Engine, sophisticated AI monitors your device usage and can automatically adjust your settings for the best experience — designed to regulate temperature, battery and memory all while you play.
Big Screen Chat with Google Duo lets you easily catch up with a friend or loved one — and dial up the fun with colourful backgrounds. They can drop in anytime, from any place, so you stay closer to those who matter with just a tap
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
*Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC. App download and internet connection required.
*Big Screen Chat can be accessed through the Smart View feature in Google Duo, located within the in-call controls.
Motion Mirror keeps in step with your training — letting you project your phone to your TV so you can follow a workout routine while also watching yourself on a compatible smart TV.*
*Availability is limited to TV models that support Miracast.