After the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is the last of the siblings to be invited into our test laboratory.
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ unfortunately does not address the main flaw of the S21: autonomy. Despite a larger capacity accumulator, the terminal is unable to make a breakthrough in this area. It is still an excellent smartphone, whose qualities are undeniable. We particularly appreciate its exceptional screen which flirts with perfection, its first-rate performance, and its very good daytime photos. But since we have to compare it to the competition, it is clear that some do better in terms of night photography, and once again in terms of autonomy, like the Google Pixel 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. If the idea of recharging your mobile every day bothers you, move on. Otherwise, go for it.
Strong points
- A superb screen, once again.
- Very pleasant design and finishes.
- Very good performance of the Exynos 2100.
- Waterproof to 1.5m depth for 30 minutes.
Weak points
- Autonomy too fair.
- The absence of a charging block.
- Night photos still limited.
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Alternatively
Like its predecessor, the Google Pixel 7 is an excellent smartphone. It benefits from a beautiful screen, a powerful SoC and a very good photo sensor duo. In addition, its price positioning makes it more affordable than the vast majority of its high-end competitors, without making any real concessions. We can certainly criticize it for its in-game heating, its always slow recharging or its too much similarity with the Pixel 6, but these faults have little weight compared to the general experience, which is even more intuitive under Android 13.