| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.70-inch | 6.80-inch |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| Front Camera | 10-megapixel | 16-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel | 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 4800mAh | 4300mAh |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Samsung | LG |
| Model | Galaxy S21+ | Velvet |
| Release date | January 14, 2021 | May 7, 2020 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.50 x 75.60 x 7.80 | 167.10 x 74.00 x 7.85 |
| Weight (g) | 202.00 | 180.00 |
| IP rating | IP68 | - |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 4800 | 4300 |
| Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Phantom Violet | Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, Aurora White, Illusion Sunset |
| Launched in India | - | No |
| Removable battery | - | No |
| display |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.70 | 6.80 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2460 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass | - |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 394 | - |
| hardware |
| Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz) | 1.8GHz octa-core (2x2.4GHz + 1x2.2GHz + 6x1.8GHz) |
| Processor make | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | - | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 1TB |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) | 48-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron) |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes | LED |
| Front camera | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) | 16-megapixel (f/1.9, 1.0-micron) |
| Front autofocus | - | No |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Skin | One UI 3.1 | - |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.10 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
| Headphones | - | 3.5mm |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | - | Yes |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| sensors |
| Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes | - |