Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S21

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

₹1,11,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

65

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Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySamsung Exynos 2100
Display6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4900 mAh4000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main CameraBattery, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsNavy, Mint, Icy Blue, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, PinkgoldPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchJanuary 22, 2025January 14, 2021
AvailabilityFebruary 07, 2025January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹99,999₹69,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1440 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height3085 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.3:920:9
Pixel Per Inch509 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionQHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2600 nits1300 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Weight190 grams169 grams
FrontCorning Gorilla ArmourGorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
PortUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 830Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIOne UI
OS Updates(Years)7 year4 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Camera Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP64 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAdaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAFAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Front Camera Resolution12 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Capacity4900 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.4
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesChat Assist, Circlre to Search, Interpreter, Live Translate, Photo AssistChat Assist, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX