Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software |
General
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹69,999 | ||
| Colors | Navy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹99,999 | ₹69,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Type | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3085 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 509 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3085 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 509 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Weight | 190 grams | 169 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | 169 grams | ||
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Panorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous Shooting | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circlre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
