Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 85990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 11, 2020. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is Rs. 85990.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has display density of 525 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.41% than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 88.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S20 Plus 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | February 11, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 73.7 x 161.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 525 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 90.41% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (TOF 3D) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | 30x Digital Zoom, 3x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 9W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |