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Galaxy S21 vs. Galaxy S20: Every difference between Samsung's flagship phones

 








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 S20 and S21 are both great phones with some differences. The Galaxy S21 is slightly heavier than the S20 and has a lesser pixel density of 421ppi than the S20's 563ppi  . Both phones feature 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED screens, a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor . The Galaxy S21 screen peaks at a FHD+ (1080 x 2400) resolution, while the Galaxy S20 is capable of outputting at either that or QHD+ (1440 x 3200) .

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy S21 has a triple rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens. The Galaxy S20 has a triple rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens .

The processing speed of the Galaxy S21 is faster than that of the Galaxy S20 . Both phones have good battery life but the Galaxy S21 has better battery life than the Galaxy S20 . Both phones support 5G connectivity . The Galaxy S21 also supports stylus input .

The price of the Galaxy S21 is higher than that of the Galaxy S20 .


Here is a table summarizing the differences between Samsung Galaxy S20 and Samsung Galaxy S21:

FeatureSamsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy S21
Weight5.75 ounces6.03 ounces
Pixel Density563ppi421ppi
Screen ResolutionQHD+ (1440 x 3200) or FHD+ (1080 x 2400)FHD+ (1080 x 2400)
Rear Camera SetupTriple camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel telephoto lensTriple camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens
Processing SpeedSlower than the Galaxy S21Faster than the Galaxy S20
Battery LifeGood battery lifeBetter battery life
ConnectivitySupports 5G connectivitySupports 5G connectivity
Stylus SupportNo stylus supportSupports stylus input
PriceLower price than the Galaxy S21Higher price than the Galaxy S20


The Samsung Galaxy S21 and S20 are very similar when it comes to displays. Both feature 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED screens, a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The differences are relatively small: The S21 has a pixel density of 421ppi, compared with the S20's 563ppi . 

When it comes to special features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S20 are largely the same. They both support 5G, although the S20 supports the faster mmWave band only if you use it with Verizon. By contrast, the S21 supports mmWave as standard, meaning that you have a better chance of enjoying the fastest 5G speeds with it .



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