Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Full Review! Hello all and welcome to my Galaxy S21 Plus review! Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G launched late last month and in this episode I share with you my full review after using the S21 Plus for quite some time. The Intentions of this video is to provide you with in depth knowledge on this device so when you leave this video you will know whether or not you should buy this phone. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus features a 6.7" Dynamic amOLED 2X 120HZ 2400x1080P display, Triple camera system, 8GB of ram, Snapdragon 888CPU, and a 4800 mAH battery and this is combined with Android 11 and One UI 3.1. If you have or had the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, please consider sharing your experience with the community down below in the comment section of this video to potentially help people out with rather or not to buy this device! As always, thank you for watching and be sure to well and peace.
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Introduction: 0:00
Key Specs: 1:15
Body and Build Quality: 2:23
Weight and Gorilla Glass Victus: 4:10
Display Quality, features, 1080P, 120HZ: 4:48
Software Experience: 8:59
Performance, Enhanced Processing, Heat, 888CPU: 12:00
Battery life in real world: 13:36
Screen time/Storage: 14:38
Camera system: 15:52
Camera/Video(4K30): 17:20
Audio quality for the phone: 22:00
Phone call quality, reception, 5G: 22:50
Resale value: 23:37
Colors you can buy: 24:09
Final Conclusion: 24:23
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Hey nick
I'm first as always . With loads of love from India
@@AdamKadXYT I also India
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Just received mine yesterday I got violet
Although the Ultra model comes with all the bells and whistles, the Plus model is a perfect fit for me considering my needs and of course budget.
Not to mention the Plus has much more of the Ultra’s features than even reviewers have noticed, such as the gorilla glass victus on the back and the dedicated haptic feedback module.
Why am I watching the review even tho I recently bought it lol amazing phone btw
Same here
Cuz we wanna see other people that have the same phone as us talk about their opinions of the device lol. Str8 up
whats the battery like cuz ima buy one
I watch reviews to see if I could learn something new but I'm always disappointed
Until you compare the portrait to even an iphone xs 😂 apple’s portrait is miles ahead!
I have had my s21 plus for a week that I ordered off Amazon renewed. Best decision in 2023. You still get a very premium flagship Samsung with a decent amount of support left. Not a bad deal at all for $388. It's on par with what you'd give for a new a53 5g that's a much more laggy phone. I would highly recommend the s21 plus right now.
Definitely the comment I needed, thank you for the courage boost lol
I too choose before a month s21+,Still better on 2023 too
Really thinking about one myself. However the absence of a Quad HD display is somewhat concerning
Even better, if you just use wifi on the phone I found a carrier locked open box overstock one (new) for $225.
I bought a renewed one too and it’s great
Just amazing photo and video sequence with perfect music!
Nick truly always enjoy.Thanks so much Also i have had enough of the cold weather just brought me back by seeing it in Video.Deb 💯👌✌
Been waiting for you👀
I got this as a gift and it is FAST! This was a big jump from my LG K51 which is the best budget phone ive ever had.
I really like the way you do your videos. You rly know your stuff.
Got the S21 plus yesterday. It's still in the box because I wanted to watch a few tutorials first. This was a great video.. Very informative. My previous phone was a note 5 which I really like but the battery is shot. This new phone is a whole other story...
I have note 5 too and I am going to buy the s21 plus Do u like it so far??
Love this device. Thank you for the awesome and in depth review Nick. ❤️
I finally pulled the trigger on one! Excited to get it after your review. If anyone else wants one, make sure you check eBay vs what Samsung will give you for a trade in. Got mine for $615. I did a video on it if you don't know what I'm talking about... Ez to get Sammy phones cheaper
Just got the 21plus yesterday and I'm so in love8
This has been one of my fav reviews on the Samsung galaxy s21+. U were straight forward. Distinguished the pros and cons. Now I'm looking forward into purchasing this phone. By any chance did you buy a separate charger?
If spent a few days looking at re views and took receipt of S21plus yesterday but had 2nd thoughts. Your video has confirmed I should unbox ! S20 plus not available in UK anymore
I don't know why am I typing this, but it's strangely a soothing review specially the camera shots and videos towards the end... brilliant device and awesomely reviewed. Thankyou
Great you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your feedback!
you look like you cycle really well, thanks for sharing your views!
I had the Galaxy S10+, and I traded it in for the Galaxy S21+ 256gb. I've had it for a few weeks now and my advice is that if you have S10+ or the S20+, KEEP them! I don’t think the S21+ is worth it! You lose the screen resolution, the ram is still 8gb and fills up very fast compared to my S10+. You have to go to device care and clear the ram out a lot! You lose the Samsung MST payment, you only have NFC payment, might as well get Google pay now. There's just not enough improvements to make it worth getting right now! If I could go back I would have traded my S10+ for the Galaxy Note Ultra. I owe about $275.00 on this phone yet and I'm thinking about paying it off just to get the Note Ultra now. The fact that there's no microSD card support among all the other things in my mind makes this a bad upgrade for the Samsung line!
Also over heating issues compared with s10 snapdragon or s20 snapdragon, the 888 has a issue
Just ordered mine today from Samsung. Super excited to use it. Thanks for the review. 👍
Hey did you regret it? I've just ordered mine and now I'm hearing they get super hot? I'm coming from P30 pro as the P40 is let down now. 👍
Great review!! And to be honest...I have clammy hands. They perspire alot, so I'm kind of used to heat on the finger tips. But again, great review. Exactly what I was looking for!
Was eagerly waiting for this one... Hey bro can you make a video DSLr vs iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 ultra please ❤️
Getting mine today super excited 🥰🥰
Excited to have this device in a few days! :)
s21+ sprint variant, besides 1 app, absolutely no bloatware or bootup splash screen. i was worried about this but luckily not the case
Great review and super helpful. Just got the S21..no BS its my first upgrade since the S J4+ 😂. Cost here in New Zealand $1799. Didnt realise until your review there was no SD port. Unsure cost of the wireless charger but guess I'll find out tomorrow when i return to the store lol
Is the phone capable for wireless charging?
@@ashleyvo4929 Yes
Making me really nervous riding that bicycle with one hand 😅😅😂
Thought the same! Lol
Just upgraded to this phone, from an S9+... Yah I know, it's been a while, Lol. I like what I saw in this video. Only thing I'm bummed out about is that I can't use SD card on it, I had a lot of pictures saved on mine. I was considering the ultra but I was told that the only difference with the plus was that it was bigger, you can use the pen and that it's about $200 more. I think I'll be fine with plus. Should last me a couple of years. Great video, BTW.
I have it and don't miss the 2k display found on other samsung phones. 120hz is more important. My only issue is not having expandable storage. That's an issue for me
That wallpaper is 🔥🔥🔥 on that phone after all it is a "galaxy" 😄 great video 👍🏾
Where can u get this wallpaper?
I have the s10 plus but bro I'm gonna be upgrading this year to s21 plus love it
I'd keep it since the s10 series is still gonna get the Android 12 update
Be ready for no sd card and headphone jack
@@xray174 I use the buds so headphones jack aint a thing
Better do it now before the 9th
use smart switch to get data bc it doesn't have a SD card
My s21 plus arrives tomorow, upgraded from a Razer Phone 2 and I hope the screen outdoes it. Great review dude!
Hey Nick, what is the name of the wallpaper you using?
My Phantom white S21 arrives tomorrow! So excited. 😊
Hi Nick. Hope you are well. A question. Should I get the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus today or the OnePlus Nord 3. I intend to use it for about 2 years. Hope you can help. Thanks
Finally decided on this Samsung after mulling the other models for days. Such a difficult decision! It seemed the best compromise among those options and it was discounted by hundreds of dollars at the Samsung website. Thanks for all of your useful information!
I know I was like S21 ultra and then the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. I finally chose the S21 plus. I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max and I’m bored with it
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Is this phone better?
I just ordered my today!
Just in time my s21 plus comes in tomorrow thank you nick! 😁😁😁
Im getting my s21plus today 😝 so excited im currently on the s9 cant wait for an upgrade
I have an S9 plus, 3 years old and counting...do you think that this is an upgrade?😱
@@54CFC Same here! S9 for 3 years and thinking of a S21 Plus or Ultra!
Wow! It looks absolutely beautiful! I love it💓💯
🙂👍
I traded in my s9+ for the 21+ because of the camera- and I wanted a flat screen. So far it's mostly been great. Issues are it doesn't just get warm, it gets HOT- but only with one game?!? And I'm already regretting going with the 128- I had a 128 memory card in my s9+ along with the 64 internal. Wish I had seen this before buying, otherwise I might have gone with the 20...
How much trade in value was your S9+ when you traded it in?
i just got the galaxy s 21,plus yesterday and i love it
Are you by any chance related to Levi? nice review btw.
Have mine loving it
I always buy the plus phones in the Samsung line up. My samsung s20plus feels so premium
But samsung phones depreciate so fast!
@@steelunited1115 gotta give it to Apple they keep their phones updated for a long time.
@@griffinbird3000 absolutely. Feel betrayed every time. Still we go back to Samsung.
@@anishskaria legit tho why am I like this 😂 Id get a pixel for more updates but my bf had a bad experience with it so Im sticking to samsung again
@@steelunited1115 only if you drop it, and apple phones do also espically when it comes to battery life. My s8 was perfect and i only got the s21 because of a 800$ deal
Great video. Go Cubs Go!
Nick I used to love your stuff but now I have no idea what you're recommending. I wonder if I'm spending for nothing. What are you recommending. I've now got an xr for backup due to my health and the s21 ultra as my main phone. I use cross platform as my main phone and operation. But not eccerything fits into that. I think through this stuff. The way you used to.
I love the phantom black colorway
Not having a SD slot is not cool. Thought sansung learned that back in the day with the s6
Sometimes you have to put out feeler product. This version is probably an incremental upgrade to the Galaxy S22(+, ultra) I'm guessing 10/2022ish release
The SD slot is one of the things that separate it from iPhone. Really!
i got s21 256gb due to s21+ has large screen. This both phone has same specs except for screen size. but i must admit that s21 is fast as my wife's iphone 12
Thank you for showing what the video actually looks like on the Plus!
You’re welcome, appreciate your feedback :)
S21 series is ♥️ S21 Ultra - Best camera smartphone right now 🔥
Is S21+ camera's okayy??? I wanna buy that one
@@aufaulyauyaaa1198 It's great. Cameras on all three models are the best in class.
10:45 How'd you get device protection? My S21 doesn't show that.
I think people need to stop calling Samsung apps as bloatware. If you don't use a Samsung, I don't care. But Samsung users use Samsung apps and they likes them because they are very helpful and provides paid features/Services/apps for free. Because of those Samsung apps, I have got features of Android 10, 11 and also upcoming 12 on My Samsung phone running Android 9 (OneUI 1.0).
Nope it's bloat ware infact I try to replace all of them with Google alternatives just know they arent useful at all sorry if your a Samsung fan IAM too but it's bloat ware
@@tavonalexander3047 I did the opposite and replaced most Google apps with Samsung apps but I guess both are fine
ikr
They aren't bloatware, you can hide them all and turn off every software feature and it'll be just a clean as stock Android. People act like everything is on and can't ever be turned off or that you can't hide any of the apps.
@@brett2396 if they come with the phone and can't be deleted it's bloat ware extra storage is taken with these app hide them or what you can't get rid of them it's bloat ware so it's easier to replace them with Google apps and atleast make them usable
Hello, wich screen protectors do you recommend?
Nice informative video 👍👍
just got mine in the mail and i gotta say i like it put a cell helment liguid glass screen protector and a cheap case just wanted to take a break from the iphone 12 pro max
I can't decided between the galaxys 21+ or the ultra ? I tend to watch a lot of KZhead and love taken pictures of nature which one would be better ? ( btw I have galaxys s10+ right now ).
Quick question does the music app blast on headphones or it’s low volume? iPhone music app got reduced volume… I don’t like that that’s why I’m switching and the KZhead in the background app feature for free …
The upcoming pixel 6 pro is just a modified s21 plus with a custom SOC, thoughts?
I bought yhe s21+ on 2022 march. It came out at 650$ for exynos version. I upgrade it from s10 only for the battery. To be frank the battery life is superb when compared with s10 exynos.. apart frm that i had to compromise on weight, size and 3.5jack... but still s21+ satisfied me.
Thinking about upgrading very soon to s21+ or s22+ from S10+. Still a great phone but it has been showing it's age.
The overall fit and finish plus value if you're like me and ported a number so the payment is under $20 per month for the latest and greatest its really a no contest since the performance has ran into zero issues, look is amazing and modern yet still maintains everything you need plus a few things you didn't know you needed. I'm sorry but the value brands can stuff tons of bang for the buck they can't match the overall execution and effortless premium performance and feel of a top tier mainstream device like this.
Just got it for my mother in law hope she loves it. Definitely an upgrade from an lg stylo lol
Wow those are some great shots parapapapaaaaa M❤️💛
On my s21plus the location of the photos sometimes is not correct is this known issue with the s21 series
For people who got the phone what's the feedback?is it getting heating issue?how's the daily use and battery back up ?
NOT WORTH IT. BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS PHONE HAS NO ZOOM LENS, ONLY DIGITAL - ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Buy a s21 ultra instead, or a s10+ which takes better pictures, has a better screen, an audio jack, expandable memory and heart rate sensor.
It is sept of 23 and I just bought a refurb in excellent condition, looks brand new and I paid 249 dollars after taxes. Ill always buy a referb for 25% of the price of new. I dont need the latest and greatest every 2 years while spending 1k every time. No thanks, Ill leave that for you youngsters.
I bought it and your review matches my experience with this device.
how is your experience bro should I upgrade from s10+
Watching on Galaxy s21 plus 💪
Wow!
is it a better GLass than the S8 because never used film protector on it and the Glass on the Galaxy S-8 still looks line new
is the adaptive display similar to true tone?
Thanks for the review. I'm happy with my 21 plus. I got the extra storage with 256 RAM. It's a very nice all arounder.
THANKS you for thanking NICKYball
Honestly you can get a 1Tb usb C small flash drive for next to nothing and just plug it in to transfer photos , its not ideal but usb c flashdrives are a big help,lol
Literally getting mine today
I have a S10+ I'm waiting for the S22+ since the exynos 2200 is gonna be 🔥🔥
Does this have a screen guard already out of the box. I have been told by Samsung shop that its already there. Can you help please? Thank you
I bought this phone gad it fir a couple days and sold it and bought a new note 20 ultra mystic white I cant deal with no expandable storage and 1080 p display its def backwards still a decent phone tho
Im see this video with my samsung s21 plus guys is amazing😁👍
Please I love it, this s21 plus is my dream phone this year! Come give me abeg ooo
Samsung removing the SD card was the biggest mistake they made for this phone. It was the deal breaker for me. I have a lot of music, a lot of photos, a lot of documents, not to mention the amount of space my apps take up. It looks like an amazing phone and I was really tempted to upgrade, especially since Verizon is offering these new upgrade deals right now. But no SD card? Pass. Come on Samsung.
But they have a higher base storage though? And the reason for its removal is to push for a faster storage performance (which Samsung excels in). When you have the S21s that just ask for 30-50 bucks for a bump from 128 to 256 and 512, I have no problem with that. Most people do not even have a problem with it because the base storage is more than enough. Dafuq? The iPhone starts at 64GB and asks for 150 to 200 bucks for a storage bump from 64 to 256 GB while having no storage expansion at all too. As a long time Samsung fan, it surprised me at first but I do not mind it. Overreacting is what I am seeing here.
@@SeoWoojin55 not an overreaction at all. I'm with Likwid E, I have a lot of photos, videos and music stored in my microSD card as the base storage is not always enough for me. Also, a lot of former iPhone users like me switched because of the ability to get more storage for a fraction of a price. You definitely need to shell out more to go from 256gb to 512gb with the S21 series, not just 30-50 bucks like what you're claiming.
@@jaytee6586 well SD cards are going away not many phones offer it anymore due to all the cloud storage. You want SD card you will have to get a lower end phone
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 i guess ill keep my Note 20 Ultra for years until it dies on me then
Womp womp
Can’t decide between this the S21U or the 12 Pro Max. I moved to iPhone after my S9 as I was fed up with the pathetic battery life of my S9 and seeing my partners S20 battery life which wasn’t brilliant. I’m enjoying the iPhone experience but really miss Usb c and more modern design. But I’m enjoying the fluid hassle free iOS experience.
What a great phone
I am getting this one. I am buying it from Samsung and using it on t mobile. I already have a case on Amazon waiting and getting a case from Samsung in case the phone comes before the case.
Landscape mode is big selling point, also for me 🙂👍
Best phone in the whole wide world and also the best company Samsung Galaxy ⭐⭐⭐⭐💪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Does Samsung has feature like Dual app or App twin? 🤔
In the UK just purchased the phantom black s21+ 256gb version with Galaxy buds+ from the Samsung store for £650 trade-in Note9 for £250 and also used a 15% off code
Nice how's the phone for gaming and that.
I made up my mind and I decided that I'm going to get the s21 plus. Edit: I just read an article about the s20 plus and the s21 plus and the overall winner was the s20 plus so I might get the s20 plus.
Congrats 👏
Make sure you get 256GB.
@@thejokeriscool55 k
Gz
That's what I have
First 👍
Thanks, I got this with 256! Is it woth trading in for Ultra,? I want your screen please advise
no, unless you're just after a camera, better off buying a real camera though then the ultra > the plus
I'd like to have a battery life like that on my S21 Plus. I don't know man, but mine is giving me just 6h to 6h 30m screen on time, having to charge it up at 20:30 at night. Would it be because of that exynos 2100?
The AI will adapt to your phone's usimg way and the battery will go better in a time.
lot of users are complaining S21 Exynos 2100 version is getting heated quickly using video call and camera is that true ? what is the reson behind it ? i'm asking this because i want to buy a new one
Did you bought it?
Yeah babe
Nick what is the name of the music?
Just bought this phone brand new sealed though it's a phantom violet but that's OK coz I got a cool case 😎 👌 can't wait for it to arrive.
Can please tell how is the thermals after update when using the camera and gaming
Watching using my S21 plus😁
Great video Nick😍
Please call him NICKY-Ball. Ok we dont act like its 1998. We move to a better strong name for him
Do you like the s21+ better than the OneNote 10pro? Which would you choose?
I am so confused. Should I buy the S20 FE 5G or the S21+ ? The S21+ in my country comes with Exynos 2100. Such a very hard decision. Is the 21+ worth such a huge difference in money compared to FE 20 5G ? It is so strange that all the photos look blurry, didn't expect to see this and why the videos looks so bad quality ? The quality of the photos seem to be light years behind Huawei P40 Pro.
s21 plus or basic iphone 12 in pakistan they cost the same so which one should i get
I really like that phantom black color
I ordered this today. Kind of nervous to get it next week considering I've had Google pixel for a long time.
Hey, did you get the phone yet? What pixel are you switching from?
@@ArnieMac I received the Samsung S21+ Monday and I love it. I had the Google Pixel 3 for almost 3 years. I got the Google Pixel 5 last month and of course had the 30 days to exchange it. With the Pixel 5, I couldn't hear anyone when they called, even on speaker, it requested installation of updates everyday and some other things. I was not paying all that money for a phone I didn't like. So I exchanged the Pixel 5 for the Samsung.
@@TheShortGirl90 Glad to hear this! I'm moving from the Pixel 4XL because I broke the screen. I was waiting for the 6XL this Fall but now I'm forced to switch early.
@@ArnieMac Hate to hear you have to switch early but if you're thinking of getting this Samsung, Definitely consider the plus. It's $200 cheaper and it seems better than the regular and ultra.
@@TheShortGirl90 I just ordered the plus off your recommendation! If the Pixel 6 is any better OS wise I'll switch back.