Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Discover the key differences between the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S8 in this informative comparison. From design and display to camera capabilities and performance, we break down the features that set these two flagship smartphones apart. Read on to find out which device comes out on top.

Feature	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S8
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X	5.8-inch Super AMOLED
Resolution	3200 x 1440 pixels	2960 x 1440 pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
Processor	Exynos 2100 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	Exynos 8895 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	64GB
Main Camera	12 MP (f/1.8) wide 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide 64 MP (f/2.0) telephoto	12 MP (f/1.7) wide 12 MP (f/1.7) dual-pixel
Front Camera	10 MP (f/2.2)	8 MP (f/1.7)
Video Recording	8K @ 24fps, 4K @ 30/60fps	4K @ 30fps
Battery Capacity	4800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charging	Fast charging, wireless charging	Fast charging, wireless charging
Water and Dust Resistance	IP68	IP68
Operating System	Android 11, One UI 3.1	Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable
Biometric Authentication	Fingerprint sensor (under display), facial recognition	Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), iris scanner
Dimensions	161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm
Weight	200 grams	155 grams
Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Expandable Storage	No	Yes (up to 256GB)
Headphone Jack	No	Yes