Samsung S21 in 2024 is it still WORTH IT? || LONG TERM REVIEW
So I've been using the Samsung Galaxy S21 for over 16 MONTHS now,
and this is my long-term review of the phone
SEGMENTS:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Overview
0:55 - Hardware & Build
2:00 - Display
3:08 - Performance
3:41 - Battery
4:52 - Camera
6:25 - Final Notes
7:26 - Outro
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This is the sort of channel I've been searching for. You've earned a sub, I hope this channel grows
I make random content like gaming and vlogs lmao. But if you liked similar content like these, I have other tech reviews in this channel, just scroll down. Thanks for the sub, really appreciated it
Great vid ! keep it up ❤
I just now realized how much i risked watching all those videos with bloggers without their masks on🤦🏻♀️ thanks bro for taking care of us 👍 but i will not watch it as i hear nothing
Lmao chill, my face was just messy that day and I don't got time fixing it, and I needed to record immediately because of a busy schedule
You look like a snatcher
@@IanTheGabrielyeah right.. you were thinking of our health 😢 you are the best I feel safer knowing I can surf the net without catching a weird disease. I too am wearing a mask while watching videos because of the awareness thank you Hero of the internet!
@@984anthony why don't you guys just chill? I already explained why I was wearing a mask. Also, the shots on this video were taken on different days.
Like wowww, G review, gon be getting this this week, really inspired me to take pics in cafes n coffee houses with low light, i just texted my buddy lets go.
Haha that's great! I'm glad you liked my review, thanks for your feedback. Go get that S21 guys!
Good stuff. Thanks for the review helps us people who dont want to buy the newest flagship phones!
Exactly, I always buy in the 2nd hand market, it's always cheap and practical to do so In my opinion. Glad you liked it! 👍
Audio to me is very clear and good . No issues ❤❤❤
Thanks! Glad it was clear on your side 👍
Congratulations you earned a subscriber...a permanent subscriber🎉
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you appreciate my content. It means a lot to me 😁 You can check out my other tech reviews by just scrolling around my channel.
Great video keep it up
Hi bro im coming from an lg g8, and the battery is pretty ok, so is its battery perfomance better than lg g8 or the same?
Well according to my research, despite the S21 having bigger mah of battery (4000mah), the G8 and S21 have similar average screen on time. I would not say that the S21 has better battery life than the G8 since it's built so spec heavy with 120hz screen, fast charging (that generates a lot of heat) and a powerful chip (that isn't quite optimized for battery life). In S21 vs G8 battery life you'll get similar experiences at best, however you'll probably be getting a used or pre owned S21 and it probably already has a bit of degraded battery. Couldn't be so sure tho because I haven't used the G8 myself, take use of this information as you will.
Thank you for reviewing this phone!! I have the S21 myself, and I bought it almost around $250. I love the S-series than the A-series. It was my first time switching to a flagship premium phone, and it hasn't given me issues at all except for the battery life due to its small battery life. I would rate this phone as an 8/10. I love how it loads up games, makes calls faster, and launches applications quite quickly. Best decision I've made for a 3 year old flagship phone. 👍
Of course! I agree with everything you said. Samsung flagships are literally the top of the game even after being used for many years straight. And just like you, this has been one of my greatest tech purchases even if it's used and 2nd hand. I'm glad you appreciate my review, if you're interested to see more of my tech reviews, just scroll around my channel. Thanks a lot!
@IanTheGabriel thanks for your pleasant comment. I enjoyed that KZhead recommended this video. Plus, buying a refurbished device quite helps save money instead of buying a new phone. 😄
@@atrgNT exactly, almost all of my phones are used and refurbished ones and I quite actually enjoy it specially for saving a ton. You just really need to be careful and be knowledgeable when buying used phones. Thanks to you too! 👍
@@IanTheGabriel I agree. It's important to check the reviews first and the seller's average stars of how others review the products they bought from the seller. I got mine from Back Market and was able to activate it to a carrier I wanted to pick.
hi any heat issue ? and also amoled green lines and burn spots? how to prevent this?
I talked about heat issues in the battery section, it happens mostly on using games and camera. I also talked about screen imperfections in the display section, but to prevent it you just need to be careful with your screen by avoiding putting heavy pressure on it, and by not using max brightness all the time.
@@IanTheGabriel noted sir cheers tnx :)
Is it really true that the s21 series has lines on display issue after the updates?
Yes and It actually happens even at the S20 models, however the case is quite rare and there is no indication or warning if it’s actually gonna happen. It’s quite sad. I also hope mine doesn’t get those screen lines when I go for an update.
My S21 5G is still on august security patch 2023 as of today 6th of march 2024 will i get the update soon ?
I tried to look it up for a little bit, and it appears that the S21 will get some security updates this 2024, though I'm not sure about the specifics of it in different countries.
What luncher your use.?
I use Nova Launcher or Niagara sometimes. But most of the time I just edit the default Samsung Launcher.
The exynos version suffered from serious overheating on the upper left corner of the phone. It got uncomfortable to hold and affected the battery life. Otherwise it was a really nice phone
This has been a constant problem on all Exynos models, it's actually kinda sad but it is what it is. Even this Snapdragon version, I could confidently say that it also doesn't have the best battery performance so there's that.
Good vid , just next time take off the mask since it's really hard to hear Oh, nice gameplay of gusion btw , lol
Lmao sorry for the mask. And thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid! I actually have a lot of Gusion Gameplay montages, just scroll around my other videos lol
This is my camera phone. Been using it for a month now. Heating issue is real and it happens when you are playing games like Mobile Legends. I Have the Snapdragon 888 on my S21. But the performance is good also its battery life.
Wow, just for a month? Haha and yes I do agree with everything you say, a lot of my instagram photos are just taken on the S21. Heating and battery issues are literally the worst based on my experience. Oh you play MLBB too? Lmao let's play sometime haha I also make MLBB content on this channel maybe you'll like those too
I have this isue from 100% drop to 97% very fast in 5 min and i get 5 hours sot is my batery consumed do you know? my phone s21 5g
I think 5hrs SOT is okay and normal. But the fast battery drop, try checking in the battery status in the device care on what app causes the battery to drop that much. You can also try watching other videos of battery saving tips on S21 in KZhead.
@IanTheGabriel OK thanks
How about android updates?
As of right now, my last software update was on March 2 at One UI 6.0, and latest security patch was on February 1. So the updates are still going smoothly as of the moment.
Just got a s21 about a week, i can get up to 5 hours screen on time... still great though for 3 years phone
I agree, it's especially great if you're not a heavy user like me. Welcome to the S21 club lol
Eu tenho um s21 em 2024 ❤
How about battery life?
You can skip to 3:41 for the battery portion. But in short, It's only good for light to moderate use, it won't last long if you're a heavy user like me.
Can it get android 15 version?
Yes it will get Android 15 and One UI 7
Yes very good@@IanTheGabriel
Smartphones are not expensive people buy the expensive ones and that is a choice. Galaxy S20/S21/S22 are all good phones and do everything you need in 2024 😮
Strong disagree, but maybe it's different in every country. In my country smartphones ARE expensive, even the low model ones are not that easy to get even for the common folk. It's the same reason why all my smartphones for the past 4 years are all bought used and refurbished because it's cheaper
@@IanTheGabriel I respect your opinion and I can't argue in your country :)
used 6.5 or 6.4 inches back then for a while and these were tablet phones i hope 6.2 wont be a big deal for me again since im gonna finally move on from my s7 that has 5.1 screen
Tbh the size of the S21 is just right for my hand, and I have pretty small hands
@@IanTheGabriel btw hows the battery on this phone and can it support s pen like in ultra versions or it will work as just a pen
The S-Pen is only supported on the S21 Ultra model, for the base S21 it will only work with a regular stylus I guess. You can skip to 3:41 for the battery part but in short, it's not that great especially if you're a heavy user.
@@IanTheGabriel usually i watch movies or just scroll on yt and heavy games arent for me just normal ones so the battery should last long
Yea I guess the battery would last a bit long and at an acceptable rate for you. Goodluck on getting your S21
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S 21 or S 21 ultra which one is better?
Of course Ultra is better. It just depends on what Deal can you fit on your budget much better.
Still love my S21 ultra. I will upgrade the S25 ultra next year
That's great! The S21 Ultra is amazing, lucky you
Dude, the audio is very low, we can barely hear you.
Oh my bad, probably an editing issue lmao it's weird since I always set my audio to 50% Volume. But maybe I had it wrong this time.
I can hear him perfectly fine
Dude. WHY ARE YOU WEARING A MASK !!!!!!!
Lmao chill, my face was just messy that day and I don't got time fixing it, and I needed to record immediately because of a busy schedule
@IanTheGabriel What ever dude.
Why the mask? It goofs up the audio
My face was just messy that day and I don't got time fixing it, and I needed to record immediately because of a busy schedule
@@IanTheGabriel makes sense.. great video!! I'm a new Sub
Why have you still got a mask on😂
Because my face got messy at the day of recording and I just got lazy, didn't bother to clean and fix it lmao
Masks are cool
Price?
If you're lucky you can get it around 350$ or lower. I bought mine at 360$ on November 2022
Just bought one for my mom for less than $200 USD (on Amazon). Terrific phone, my brother has one as well, and I can see no functional difference at all between my S23 and the S21 performance-wise. On paper the S21 has a less powerful processor sure, but in real life it can easily handle any task/game as well as any of the current 2024 flagships. Also I saw in a news article that the S21 series will get updates between May-June to include some of the current s24 AI features (AI translation and circle to search; I already have these on my S23, but they are coming to the S21 too) For fun, I compared it to the 2024 samsung midrange phone A35... It exceeds in every single category (except future software updates I guess if that matters) and the S21 has lots of features that the A54 doesn't, yet the A35 costs more (around $400 currently). It's kind of amazing that such a premium phone as the S21 is available at such a ultra low price point.
@user-re5dl3ir3h that's right. It's amazing how Samsung treats even their old flagship phones. The S21 really is a gem of the generation. I'm happy about the phone setups of your family, it's just way more practical to buy cheaper tech that are still good and stand the test of time. Kudos to you too!
If I buy the phone for real, would you be included too?
Oh wow 🤣 hey I mean, why not lmao
Buying it ASAP 😍😂@@IanTheGabriel
@johanna9125 bruh 🤣 if you wanna dm me or something my socials are linked in the description lmao
why are you wearing a mask in 2024 ?
Nah my face was just messy that day and I don't got time fixing it, and I needed to record immediately because of a busy schedule
Mask?
My face was just messy that day and I don't got time fixing it, and I needed to record immediately because of a busy schedule lol