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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G - user opinions and reviews

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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  • Released 2021, January 29
    169g (Sub6), 171g (mmWave), 7.9mm thickness
    Android 11, up to 4 major upgrades
    128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • 20% 15,821,639 hits
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  • 6.2"
    1080x2400 pixels
  • 64MP
    4320p
  • 6/8GB RAM
    Exynos 2100
  • 4000mAh
    25W15W
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  • Anonymous
  • auA
  • 08 Dec 2025

Why plastic back

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    • XSk
    • 29 Nov 2025

    Heats like shit when using data it's like 42 degrees on idle

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      • Anonymous
      • N@0
      • 12 Nov 2025

      69420, 30 Oct 2025This phone will not get one ui 8 but you can install custom romNot With Mine, Mine Is Locked To T-Mobile, And It Also Locks The Bootloader

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        • vFJ
        • 30 Oct 2025

        Gurmu, 22 Oct 2025How can I upgrade to UI 8?This phone will not get one ui 8 but you can install custom rom

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          • Anonymous
          • XLj
          • 29 Oct 2025

          BarisNeoLibreral, 27 Oct 2025A true Samsung flagship the legend, the myth. This phone was like releasing iphone 6 design b... moreThe design of this phone is timeless. I really hope Samsung brings it back. It was very very unique.

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            • BarisNeoLibreral
            • Bnr
            • 27 Oct 2025

            A true Samsung flagship the legend, the myth. This phone was like releasing iphone 6 design back in 2014. It might look like the display is flat but it is actually slightly rounded, 2.5d edged. So the samsung still got it. Will probably import from China or Usa for snapdragon versions. Also like 200 dollars for a ligthtweight flaghsip chip phone? Used to pray for times like these man

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              • Gurmu
              • Ng$
              • 22 Oct 2025

              Jaayde, 05 Oct 2025If you update to android 15, one UI 8. I'd suggest you turn on ram plus and set it to 8gb... moreHow can I upgrade to UI 8?

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                • Jaayde
                • XBF
                • 05 Oct 2025

                If you update to android 15, one UI 8. I'd suggest you turn on ram plus and set it to 8gb. You would never experience any performance issues again

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                  • Titi
                  • XBF
                  • 30 Sep 2025

                  I just got my phone, realized it was running android 11 decided to update it to android 15, overall performance has drastically reduced, I mean it.
                  I wonder what the 'update' was for

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                    • trix
                    • T0V
                    • 26 Sep 2025

                    LorrdWealth, 27 May 2025Can someone explain to me why my s21 5g doesn't turn on my 5g in my country.. My sim is... moreThere are different 5g frequency bands...

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                      • Izzy
                      • XB5
                      • 17 Sep 2025

                      Anonymous, 10 Jul 2025I bought this phone refurbished and I have been using it for about a year. It's currently... more3hrs battery life in 2025? Wawu

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                        • Jaayde
                        • Nu7
                        • 24 Aug 2025

                        I just updated to android 15 (One UI 7.0).
                        Overall performance is still the same, I'd say this UI just feels a lot lighter, feels like a pixel but looks diff.

                        Now for the green line issues, it is caused by heat. This is not a phone to keep I'm a pouch whilst it is charging or when it's warm. Overall, I'd say for a 2021 device, the S21 still holds its own. But you have to handle this device with extra care.

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                          • va0
                          • 23 Aug 2025

                          Anonymous, 10 Jul 2025I bought this phone refurbished and I have been using it for about a year. It's currently... more3hrs wow

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                            • SAK
                            • PPS
                            • 09 Aug 2025

                            Had this phone for 4.5 years still going strong. Cameras are good sound is good. wont be upgrading till it goes. im hoping another few years

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                              • raQ
                              • 07 Aug 2025

                              Anonymous, 26 Jul 2025They’ve killed of all these beauty’s with 15 . Samsung in a funny position . If I didn’t disli... moreNice comments ios users as Android users get features

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                                • vak
                                • 26 Jul 2025

                                Vhonani, 29 Jun 2025Drains very fastThey’ve killed of all these beauty’s with 15 . Samsung in a funny position . If I didn’t dislike iOS as much I’d jump…14 was last good stable update now apps look cheap like some Chinese make. Maybe I will go iOS .. least can turn updates off .

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                                  • K1L
                                  • 13 Jul 2025

                                  LorrdWealth, 27 May 2025Can someone explain to me why my s21 5g doesn't turn on my 5g in my country.. My sim is... moreif it's the japanese version then it likely doesn't support the required 5G bands for your country/carrier

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 5Vc
                                    • 11 Jul 2025

                                    LorrdWealth, 27 May 2025Can someone explain to me why my s21 5g doesn't turn on my 5g in my country.. My sim is... moreMine shows 5g always. Probably yours is refurbished

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • n$F
                                      • 10 Jul 2025

                                      I bought this phone refurbished and I have been using it for about a year. It's currently running One UI 7. It's actually pretty snappy for a 2021 phone(if you set processing speed to high and disable ram plus). Only bad thing I have noticed for now is the battery(could be because i bought it refurbished). I'm getting 3 to 3:15 hours of SOT. I mostly use it for web browsing and social media. Overall it's a great phone and I will keep using until it breaks or until Samsung starts innovating again.

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                                        • guw
                                        • 06 Jul 2025

                                        Marvellous Prosper, 17 May 2025I wish I had this phoneSame

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