Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

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Samsung Galaxy S25

₹80,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

₹39,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySamsung Exynos 2100
Display6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4000 mAh4800 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

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

General

ColorsIcy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, PinkgoldPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
LaunchJanuary 22, 2025January 14, 2021
AvailabilityFebruary 07, 2025January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹80,999₹81,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.2 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch416 ppi394 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2600 nits1300 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Weight162 grams200 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

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 S21 Plus

Camera Resolution50 MP64 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleTelephoto
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoWide-angle
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, LED Flash, PanoramaAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Video10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound rec.1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

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

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Capacity4000 mAh4800 mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Charging Speed25 w25 w
Wireless Chargingtrue

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1
RAM12 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

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

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesBrowsing assist, Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Photo assistChat Assist, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX