Samsung Galaxy S21 Technical Specifications:

Display:

Main Display: 6.2 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080 x 2400 pixels
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Body:

Dimensions: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 169 g
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminium frame
Water Resistance: IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)

Platform:

OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Chipset: Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International / Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU: Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos / Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Snapdragon
GPU: Mali-G78 MP14 - Exynos / Adreno 660 - Snapdragon

Memory:

Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB
RAM: 8GB
Card Slot: No

Camera:

Main Camera: Triple 12 MP (wide), 64 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera: 10 MP
Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps

Battery:

Type: Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Other Features:

SIM: Nano-SIM, eSIM
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio: Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2
Colours: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink

The Samsung Galaxy S21 was released back in 2021, yet it remains a powerful phone. Its age means it has since dropped in price too, making it an affordable upgrade option - especially if you switch to buying a refurbished Galaxy S21!

The S21 is powered by an Exynos 2100 processor, with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It also boasts a triple-camera system with a 12MP main camera complemented by 12MP ultra-wide and 64MP telephoto sensors.

In short, a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 offers a lot for the price tag and should be on your list if you’re looking for a cheap Samsung phone.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a 6.2” display, measured diagonally. The body measures 151.7mm long, 71.2mm wide and 7.9mm deep. These are all fairly standard measurements for a modern smartphone.

If the Galaxy S1 is a little too small for your liking, check out our huge range of other refurbished phones to choose from!

Yes! The Samsung Galaxy S21 has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, which means you can submerge it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes without causing any damage.

As a result, the Galaxy S21 can withstand almost all environmental contact with water (like rain and snow) and even survive the occasional plunge into a deeper body of water (yes, even the toilet). We still recommend treating your second hand Galaxy S21 with care though by avoiding exposure to liquid, water or dust wherever possible.

It depends on a number of factors, including how often you use your phone, what you use it for (demanding apps and streaming will drain your battery quicker) and other settings like screen brightness and network connectivity.


At its core though, the S21 has a 4000mAh battery that should last most of the day for a majority of people. If you do find yourself running low on charge, the S21’s wireless and fast charging capabilities are a convenient way of giving your phone a boost.

No, it doesn’t. Most modern flagship smartphones no longer include an SD card slot, primarily to save space and create a smaller overall product.

Second hand Samsung Galaxy S21 devices are available with 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage, giving you plenty of space to store your apps, photos, videos and music.

If you need more space, there are a number of free cloud storage services available including Samsung Cloud, Google Photos and Dropbox. All of these services offer a paid tier for high-demand customers too.

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