Galaxy S20 Plus Vs Galaxy S21 Plus 5G

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Galaxy S20 Plus
Galaxy S21 Plus 5G

How they compare

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Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G

Design

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Width 73.7 mm 73.7 mm
Height 161.9 mm 161.9 mm
Weight 188 g 188 g
Thickness 7.8 mm 7.8 mm
Volume 93.07 cm³ 93.07 cm³

Screen

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Resolution 1440 x 3200 px 1080 x 2400 px
Density 525 ppi 394 ppi
Size 6.7 inches 6.7 inches

Battery

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Battery capacity 4500 mAh* 4800 mAh*
Removable battery No No
Wireless charging Yes Yes
Fast charging Yes Yes
Ultra power saving mode Yes Yes

*Refurbished devices sold on Back Market offer at least 85% of this maximum power

Performances

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Maximum storage 128 GB 256 GB
CPU frequency 2.7 GHz 2.9 GHz
External memory slot Yes No
RAM capacity 8 GB 8 GB
5G support Yes Yes
LTE support Yes Yes

Camera

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Front camera resolution 10 MP 10 MP
Main camera resolution 64 MP 64 MP
Multi lens Yes Yes
Optical zoom Yes Yes
Flash Yes Yes
Optical stabilization Yes Yes
Slow motion video Yes Yes
Main camera video resolution 4320 px 4320 px

Audio

Galaxy S20 Plus Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
3.5mm jack socket No No
Radio No No
Number of microphones 2 2

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Comparison

S20 Plus vs S21 Plus

While the Samsung S21 Plus is newer, the Samsung S20 Plus is still a very good smartphone. Both have high-end components in common, meaning both provide a great user experience. The few differences between them are noted below and should give you an idea on how to decide between them. Find out which smartphone suits you best.

Samsung S20 Plus, the versatile smartphone

With identical 6.7-inch Dynamic OLED displays, both devices are very pleasant to use in everyday life. The colour reproduction is true to life, and the display never lags, even when running the latest games. The S20 Plus is lighter, weighing 186 grams compared to 200 grams for the S21 Plus. When it comes to photography, it's hard to tell the difference between these two devices. They both have a 64MP rear camera and a 10MP front camera. Video capabilities are also similar on both smartphones.

Samsung S21 Plus, enhanced performance

Released in 2021, the Samsung S21 Plus will have some new features and improved performance. This is the case in terms of battery life, thanks to a slightly larger battery (4,800 mAh compared to 4,500 mAh for the S20 Plus) as well as compatibility with 5G service. It's also a bit faster thanks to its more powerful processor and offers more storage space in the upgraded models. It can come with as much as 256GB of storage, while the S20 Plus only offers 128GB. Released almost a year after its competitor, the S21 Plus will also benefit from Samsung's software updates and support for longer.

Users looking for the latest features and most advanced technologies will be attracted to the Samsung S21 Plus. Fast, fluid and 5G compatible, it meets all expectations and will do so for years to come. However, the fact remains that the Samsung S20 Plus is still an excellent smartphone too. It has numerous features that are most users will be happy with, such as the display and camera. 

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