In this article, we will compare two of the Samsung’s much talked phons, the Samsung galaxy s21+ 5g vs Samsung galaxy s23+ specs, including design, hardware, battery, camera, media, connectivity etc.
Design:
Both phones have Alluminium framing and have back sides built of premium looking Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Both features triple camera setup on their back. Interestingly, the power button and volume control buttons on both phones are located on the same ‘Right’ side. Both models have punch-hole type front camera setup.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Dimensions | 6.35 × 2.98 × .31 inches (161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm) | 6.21 × 3.00 × .30 inches (157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm) |
| Weight | 7.13 oz (202 g) | 6.91 oz (196 g) |
| Built | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Frame: Alluminium | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Frame: Alluminium |
| Resistance | Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
| Keys | Right: Volume control keys, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control keys, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colours | Black, Phantom Silver, Violet | Lavender, Green, Cream, Phantom Black |
Display:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a 6.7-inch FHD display with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels and 88.63% screen to body ratio.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a smaller in size 6.6-inch FHD display with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixel and 89.71% screen to body ratios.
Both models are powered by dynamic AMOLED displays.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Size | 6.7″ flat FHD | 6.6″ flat FHD |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 pixels, 20 : 9 ratio, 393 ppi | 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5 : 9 ratio, 390 ppi |
| Technology | Dynamic Amoled | Dynamic Amoled |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1300cd/m2 (nits) | – |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 88.63% | 89.71% |
| Front Camera | Punch-hole design | Punch-hole design |
| Others | HDR support, Scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Proximity sensor, Ambient light | HDR support, Scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Proximity sensor, Ambient light |
Software and Storage:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) processor, while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
Both phones come with 8GB of RAM, with storage options 128GB and 256GB. The internal storage in both phones can’t be expanded.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Processor Description | Octacore, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4×1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64 bit | Octacore, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo prime + 3x 2.00GHz Kryo silver+ 4×2.80GHz Kryo gold |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB (not expandable) | 256/512 GB (not expandable) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
| Operating System | Android 11, 12, 13 | Android 13 |
Battery:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is powered by 4,8OOmAh Li- polymer battery. On the other side, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a 4,7OOmAh battery.
The batteries can last for 1.5 day with normal usage. Both models support fast charging, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Battery Capacity | 4,8OOmAh | 4,7OOmAh |
| Type | Li- polymer | Li- ion |
| Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, reverse wireless charging |
| Maximum Charging Speed | Wired: 25 W , Wireless: 15 W | Wired: 45 W , Wireless: 10 W |
Camera:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ feature triple camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a 12 megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor.
While the Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Rear Camera Setup | Triple camera setup | Quad-camera setup |
| Primary Sensor | 12-megapixel (OIS,PDAF), aperture size – F1.8 | 50-megapixel (OIS,PDAF), aperture size – F1.8 |
| Ultra-wide Sensor | 12-megapixel, aperture size – F1.8 | 12-megapixel, aperture size – F2.2 |
| Telephoto Sensor | 64-megapixel (OIS,PDAF), aperture size – F2.0, optical zoom- 3x, Super resolution zoom up to 30x | 10-megapixel, aperture size – F2.4, optical zoom- 3x, Super resolution zoom up to 30x |
| Video Recording | 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD, 24 fps), 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD, 60 fps), 1920 × 1080 (FHD, 240 fps), 1280 × 720 (HD, 960 fps) | 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD, 30 fps), 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD, 60 fps), 1920 × 1080 (FHD, 960 fps) |
| Front Camera | 10-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video Recording | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD, 60 fps) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD, 60 fps) |
SIM and Network:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ features nano SIM only while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ feature dual nano SIM + eSIM. Both models support 5G connectivity.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM+ eSIM |
| 5G Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 mbps, HSUPA 5.76 mbps, UMTS | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 mbps |
Multimedia:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S23+ come with multiple speakers. Sadly, the 3.5mm audio jack is missing from both models, which might be disappointing for some users.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Speakers | Multiple speakers | Multiple speakers |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack not available | 3.5mm jack not available |
| Screen Sharing | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Other | FM Radio | – |
Connectivity & Features:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ features Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC and USB Type-C for charging and data transfer while Samsung Galaxy S23+ features Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC and USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. Both have various location services features.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Location Services | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| USB | USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Charging, OTG, Headphones Port, Video out | USB Type-C (reversible), Charging, OTG |
| Others | 2D Face Unlock, Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, Hall sensor, ANT+ | 2D Face Unlock, Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultra Wide Band (UWB) |
Buyers Info:
Being premium flagship smartphones the price of Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S23+ may belong to the high-end market. Both phones are available in multiple colors and storage options.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Price | $1000 | $1000 |
| Colors Options | Black, Phantom Silver, Violet | Lavender, Green, Phantom Black, Cream |
| In The Box | USB Type-C to C cable, SIM tray ejector, User manual | USB Type-C cable, SIM tray ejector, User manual |
Launch Date:
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ was launched on January 14, 2021 while Samsung Galaxy S23+ was launched on February 01, 2023.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
| Launch Date | January 14, 2021 | February 01, 2023 |
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Wrapping Up:
Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ are premium smartphones with powerful processor, hardware and advanced features.
Both the models are solid choices for those looking for a more compact device with flagship camera setup as well as powerful processor.
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