Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

70

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

₹39,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

76

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

₹1,09,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Display6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP200MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4800 mAh3900 mAh
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForBattery, Design, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Software

General

ColorsPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom RedTitanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black
LaunchJanuary 14, 2021May 13, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021May 27, 2025
Launch Price₹81,999₹1,09,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1440 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels3120 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch394 ppi513 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+QHD+
Peak Brightness1300 nits2600 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Weight200 grams163 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Chipset BrandSamsungQualcomm
Chipset NameExynos 2100Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Adreno 830
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)4 year7 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Camera Resolution64 MP200 MP
Camera TypeTelephotoWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeWide-angleUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Front Camera Resolution10 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Capacity4800 mAh3900 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed25 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
RAM8 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slotnano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioFM Radio
Bluetooth5.4

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesChat Assist, Circle to SearchGalaxy AI
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX