Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S21

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySamsung Exynos 2100
Display6.7", QHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4900 mAh4000 mAh mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128/256 GB
Recommended ForOverall Best PickSoftware
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
TypeQHD+ 2X Dynamic LTPO AMOLEDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1440 pixels1080 pixels pixels
Resolution Height3085 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.3:920:9
Pixel Per Inch509 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionQHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2600 nits1300 nits
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
Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 830Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 7.0One UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)74
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
FeaturesPanorama, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, PDAF, Auto Focus, OIS, Laser Auto Focus, Adaptive VDIS, Expert RAW, HDR, Continuous ShootingLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, stereo sound recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front Camera Resolution12 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity4900 mAh4000 mAh mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual 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)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.45.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesCirclre to Search, Live Translate, Photo Assist, Interpreter, Chat AssistCircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, 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)