Older flagship · 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
From ₦270,000 to ₦588,000 · 30 sellers·Last checked 1d ago
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Our Take
CPU benches near recent mid-range phones like the Samsung Galaxy A55
Camera shares the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G's main sensor
Best for
Strength
, All-day battery (measured)
Extras
Reverse wireless charging, Optical zoom
Watch out
No more updates, Plastic build
In the Real World
See how the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G looks and feels in everyday use.
Full specifications
Display
6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Display
6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · HDR
OLED + smooth
Performance
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) · 8-core 2.9 GHz · Mali-G78 MP14
Everyday capable
Performance
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) · 8-core 2.9 GHz · Mali-G78 MP14
Everyday capable
Daily apps and casual games run smoothly — heavy gaming will drop frames.
Chipset
Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
Current CPU tier
Mid-range
Launch class
Flagship
CPU
8-core, 2.9 GHz
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14
Storage type
UFS Storage 3.1
CPU layout
1x Cortex X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 2,21 GHz.
Software & updates
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 · 4-year support
End of life
Software & updates
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 · 4-year support
End of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Software support
4 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 10 MP selfie
Stabilised
Camera
12 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 10 MP selfie
Stabilised
Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.
Main camera
12 MP f/1.8
OIS
Telephoto
64 MP f/2.0
Ultrawide
12 MP f/2.2
Front camera
10 MP f/2.2
Slow motion
Yes, 960 fps
Camera extras
8K video, optical zoom, RAW, Night mode, manual focus
Video
8K @ 24 fps
Battery
4800 mAh · 25 W wired · 15 W wireless
Battery
4800 mAh · 25 W wired · 15 W wireless
Audio
Very good (-25.8 LUFS) · Stereo · Dolby Atmos · Hi-Res
Stereo speakers
Audio
Very good (-25.8 LUFS) · Stereo · Dolby Atmos · Hi-Res
Stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
Very good (-25.8 LUFS)
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Hi-Res audio
Supported
Audio features
Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Network bands
4G works on all four carriers — 5G on MTN & Airtel
Network bands
4G works on all four carriers — 5G on MTN & AirtelRadio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.
M
MTN
4G full · 5G works
Full
A
Airtel
4G full · 5G works
Full
G
Glo
4G works
No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9
9mobile
4G full
Full
The bands Nigerian networks use
B3
main band
M
A
G
9
B7
extra speed
M
B20
indoor reach
M
B28
indoor reach
G
n78
the 5G band
M
A
The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.
All reported bands
2G
B2, B3, B5, B8
3G
B1, B2, B5, B8
4G
B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28b, B28a, B32
5G
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28b, n28a, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
Build & Design
200 g · 7.8 mm · IP68
Built to last
Build & Design
200 g · 7.8 mm · IP68
Built to last
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena · Read full review
DXOMARK test scores
Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.
Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.
How it stacks up against the rest.
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vs
Apple iPhone 13
Trades blows
3 wins
2 losses
Smoother display
Dynamic AMOLED vs OLED panel · 120 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.7″ vs 6.1″ screen
Better video capture
Telephoto · OIS vs — · 8K @ 24 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
48% larger battery capacity
4,800 mAh vs 3,240 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
749k vs 1.3M AnTuTu · Mid-range vs High-end tier
Heavier in hand
200 g vs 174 g
₦166k cheaper
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Where to buy
30 sellers·New from ₦284,000 to ₦588,000·Used from ₦270,000
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Jiji
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₦270,000
Jiji
Used
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Remy Best Communication
10.7 yrs · 29 feedback · 256GB
Remy Best Communication
10.7 yrs · 29 feedback
·
256GB
₦270,000
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₦310,000
Jiji
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Nonny Gadget Limited
4.6 yrs · 123 feedback · 256GB
Nonny Gadget Limited
4.6 yrs · 123 feedback
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256GB
₦310,000
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VIBECLIP GADGETS
5.8 yrs · 119 feedback · 256GB
VIBECLIP GADGETS
5.8 yrs · 119 feedback
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256GB
₦320,000
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₦360,000
Jiji
Used
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BLACKHUB GADGETS
10.8 yrs · 341 feedback · 128GB
BLACKHUB GADGETS
10.8 yrs · 341 feedback
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128GB
₦360,000
Jiji
Used
₦365,000
Jiji
Used
Fair for used
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JAVANY GLOBAL TECH-COMMS
8.0 yrs · 102 feedback · 256GB
JAVANY GLOBAL TECH-COMMS
8.0 yrs · 102 feedback
·
256GB
₦365,000
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Tobbie Gadgets
9.6 yrs · 154 feedback · 256GB
Tobbie Gadgets
9.6 yrs · 154 feedback
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256GB
₦410,000
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₦295,000
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Imade Equipments
3 feedback · 128GB
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128GB
₦295,000
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Kings Tech001
5.6 yrs · 3 feedback · 256GB
Kings Tech001
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256GB
₦290,000
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₦335,000
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SYLVA COMMUNICATION
128GB
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₦360,000
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128GB
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128GB
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128GB
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₦360,000
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₦390,000
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256GB
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SYLVA COMMUNICATION
256GB
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SYLVA COMMUNICATION
256GB
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256GB
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₦588,000
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