samsung galaxy s21: It’s cheaper than last year, but is the Galaxy S21 worth the upgrade?

Intriguing design; Substantial performance uplift; Cameras continue to impress

No microSD expansion; Charger sold separately

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a good phone that, above all, offers high processing performance and a reliable camera. There have been some compromises made in comparison to other top-notch phones, most notably the plastic materials and the lower screen resolution, while the battery hasn’t blown us away...

The S21 gives here and takes there, but ultimately strengthens the Galaxy reputation

Rich; smooth display; Solid battery life; Superb all-round camera

No microSD slot; earbuds or charger; Sony rival sounds better

“The Galaxy S21 makes a smart bet on value with a lower starting price, but in doing so feels stuck in 2020. A good phone, but not a particularly exciting one.”

Slick and colorful hardware; Excellent display; Improved fingerprint sensor; Lower price leads to great value

Plastic back on base S21; Not a 2021 flagship camera experience; Galaxy S21+ value disappointing at $1,000

Not everyone wants (or can afford) a Merc. The Galaxy S21 is for people who need something great but also practical....

Fair price Great design Solid camera system Powerful processor

No in-box charger Mediocre fast charging No expandable storage

The Best $800 smartphone on the market.

Small size is perfect for one-handed use; Incredible battery life; The Full HD+ display is amazing; Camera much improved from predecessor; Fingerprint sensor is much faster; Cheaper than most other flagships

No micro SD card slot; No headphone jack; MST removed from Samsung Pay; Plastic back

There are sacrifices yes, but this is still a great phone for a more enticing price. It has a lovely screen, a reliable camera and a slick new design that feels a little bit futuristic. The basics are here and they're all done excellently.

Much more affordable; Still a great screen (and it's flat); Snappy performance

Lack of microSD and WQHD+ resolution make it feel like an S20 downgrade; Doesn't feel as good as previous S series phones; Minimal camera upgrades

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 series which launched on January 14, 2021 faces an uncertain future, a ccording to research data analyzed and published by the Finish investment company Sijoitusrahastot.

Samsung’s new flagships vastly improve on last year’s offerings, though many brand loyalists may not be happy at the thought of plastic-backed phones costing well over Php 40K being the norm now.

Unsurprisingly, the S21 is a good phone. It has a powerful processor, a lovely screen, capable cameras and a long-lasting battery. It even has some useful software and a gorgeous new design in eye-catching colors. At $800, the S21 is more reasonably priced than its stablemates.