Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Violet
User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 73 reviews.
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Life moves fast. S21+ moves faster.
Transform your story sharing, live streaming, video-editing and multi-tasking with hyperfast processor speeds (Compared to GS20)
Universal Unlocked
Compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Also compatible with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, and H2O.
Connectivity built for today. And tomorrow.
Built with 5G connectivity in mind, you can share, scroll, browse and binge in a flash(1).
A camera so good, everyone’s a pro
Zoom in close, take photos and videos like a pro, and capture incredible share-ready moments with our easy-to-use, multi-lens camera.
Trust us, you'll look amazing in 8K video
A night out. Your best friend’s birthday party. Family moments you’ll want to remember forever. Capture your life’s best moments in head-turning, super-smooth 8K video.
Movie-making magic in the palm of your hand
Slide into the director’s chair and create share-ready videos on the spot with multi-cam recording and automatic pro-style effects.
Spontaneity, now captured from multiple angles
Create share-ready GIFs and videos in a single take(2) or pick your favorite moments and pull your favorite stills in super high-res to share with your followers.
It’s real life. But in really high-resolution.
If beauty is in the details, you’ve got plenty of it here. 64MP high resolution captures everything with share-ready clarity.
Pinch, zoom, and you’re there
Too far? No such thing with 30x Space Zoom. Get more stability with Zoom Lock and never lose your focus.
Easy on the eyes — day or night or somewhere in between
Our 6.7" adaptive 120Hz display makes scrolling feel faster and silky smooth while also being easy on the eyes. Outside, inside, day or night (Compared to 60Hz screens).
All your photos are keepers. So keep ‘em.
Every moment matters. Hold on to them with S21+ 5G’s extensive built-in storage (4).
All day battery, and then some(5). No charging(6).
Power every scroll, click, tap, and stream all day long and then some(5) with an intelligent battery that works with you, not against you.
A striking new phone design — may cause phone envy
Modern haze finishes with an all-new integrated metal camera design and our toughest glass on a smartphone. Groundbreaking — it’s a vibe. And it looks good on you.
(1)Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
(2)Single Take captures images and video up to 15 seconds.
(3)Compared to GS20
(4)S21 available in 128GB and 256GB.
(5)Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
(6)Charger not included; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
* SIM Card not included.
Key Specs
- Voice Assistant Built-inBixby
- CarrierUnlocked
- Wireless Technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
- Operating SystemAndroid 11
- Internal Memory128 gigabytes
- Screen Size6.7 inches
- Water ResistantYes
- Phone Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Processor BrandQualcomm
- Front-Facing Camera10 megapixels
- Rear-Facing Camera12 megapixels
- SeriesSamsung Galaxy S21
General
- Product NameGalaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked)
- BrandSamsung
- No-ContractYes
- Device ManufacturerSamsung
- Phone StyleSmartphone
- Model NumberSM-G996UZVAXAA
- SeriesSamsung Galaxy S21
- ColorPhantom Violet
- Color CategoryPurple
Compatibility
- Voice Assistant Built-inBixby
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Model FamilySamsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Carrier CompatibilityAT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon
Features
- UnlockedYes
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance4.9 feet
- Voice ActivatedYes
- Ingress Protection (IP) RatingIP68
- Wireless ChargingYes
Display
- Touch ScreenYes
Imaging
- Integrated CameraYes - Front and Back
Network
- Universal UnlockedYes
- Wireless CompatibilityBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Network TypeGSM
Dimension
- Product Weight7.12 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year Warranty
Other
- Internal CarrierNot Applicable
- UPC887276515205
Customer rating
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 73 reviews
(73 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews
(13 Reviews)Search
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Samsung has done it again.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Samsung has gone and done it again. I initially got the s21, but decided I wanted a bigger screen and battery, so I went and got the s21+, and I'm not disappointed one bit. I have some pretty large hands, so it's comfortable for me to hold with one or both hands. It comes with the features I do enjoy, minus SD card expansion, but that's OK, I have Verizon cloud storage, and the lavender color is just so pretty. I almost went with my go to color which is black, but I fell in love with the lavender and I'm happy I went with this choice. The battery does last me a majority of the day, and the camera... let's just say it blows my teenager's iPhone 12 camera out of the water. And I got it on sale... how have you not gotten it yet? Go.. get one!
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best Phone I've had so far
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Switched from an iPhone and I'm incredibly happy with this phone. Has all the bells and whistles of an iPhone but cheaper and much more friendly in customizing it to your liking. Everything runs smoothly on a beautiful display and the battery recharges fast (1 hour is all you need to get a full charge) and lasts all day. Had no issue with overheating as others have mentioned even with running high demanding games such as CoD. The only issue I've been having is the fingerprint sensor that seems to be wonky at times, but it doesn't have much of an impact and it still a 5-star rating in my book.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Spectacular upgrade from my previous phone
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Initially was reluctant to get the S21 plus due to no micro SD and charging block. But with the $200 off and open box discount the phone was only $687. That's too good of a deal to pass up. The phone has been nothing but amazing. Smooth scrolling with 120 hz, excellent camera, 5G, very fast and responsive. Plus the battery lasts an entire day with constant use. Also, there are so many little added features, like removing images from pictures, to name. So happy I got this phone would highly recommend. And even with continuous use there has been NO overheating issues like some stated.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Silver
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
S21plus
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Upgraded from the S10 plus. The 120HZ display caught me off guard. I noticed how smooth the animations were. Battery life is perfect especially in my line of work. I wake up Monday- Friday 5AM and finish my day of work by 5-8 PM and when I get home I still have 45-38% of Battery. Only gripe I have is that Samsung has removed the expandable storage. Other then that I'm happy with the upgrade from S10plus.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great new phone set up service
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I have not had my new phone very long, however, so far, I really like it and would purchase it again. What's not to like. Best Buy completely set up with new carrier, transfer of information from previous phone, so I just needed to make a phone call to let my friend know I had a new phone!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Phone
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I love this phone except for one thing. Starting with the S21 Samsung has has removed the slot to expand the storage memory of the phone. I purchased this phone to replace a damaged Samsung S20 +. Transferring the data from my old phone to this one went very smoothly. I had no problems with overheating that others have mentioned.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Shopping Experience
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I'm reviewing my shopping experience today. Too soon to rate the new phone purchased, but I have to let everyone know how pleasant my time in the store was with Alex the sales rep. He was extremely willing and patient to take the time go answer all my questions. He knew exactly what information I was looking for. Presented it with confidence he knew what he was talking about. Helped me to choose the right phone for my wife's needs and took the time to go through it all again when I brought my wife in an hour later to educate her as well (the phone was for her). We bought it and he took the time to transfer the data from her old phone to the new one - took at least 30 min of his time - and just was great to work with the whole time. I can't thank him enough for making the experience actually enjoyable and educational. Thank you Alex and Best Buy!
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Silver
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
if i were you...no brainer
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5very fast install of apps fastest I've seen in a while. smart switch took 4 minutes to transfer 50gigs from my A20 of photos, videos, and apps but I also have a top of the line gaming router band can't say.my wife is happy video chat works amazing looks like your really there detail is sharp and crisp I recommend this phone I bought the unlock version and I was able to take it to my cell phone provider and no issues worth every penny note there is no charge bay when your buy the phone only C-type double end usb cord grab a charger while you're there i got a port from some where else for $12
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews
(13 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4 out of 54.0Mats Karlsson on February 5, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus reviewThe Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is essentially a larger version of the S21, so is its larger screen and bigger battery right for you?Full Review
- TechRadarAbbas Jaffar Ali on January 29, 2021Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus reviewWith the Samsung S21 series, the gap between the Plus and Ultra model widens.Full Review
- Tom's GuideRating, 4 out of 54.0Jordan Palmer on February 11, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A big-screen phone that gets the big things rightLike the Galaxy S21, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus gets a lot of things right. It's a big-screen phone with a beautiful display and capable cameras.Full Review
- Digital TrendsRating, 3 out of 53.0Andy Boxall on March 5, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the otherIf the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy and the Galaxy S21 is a slight disappointment, where does that leave the Galaxy S21+? We find out.Full Review
- Tech AdvisorRating, 4 out of 54.0Lewis Painter on February 25, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 PlusThe Galaxy S21 Plus is all the flagship you'll need in 2021, but existing S20 Plus owners won't be upgrading anytime soon.Full Review
- Phone ArenaPeter Kostadinov on March 18, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs OnePlus 9 ProThe Galaxy S21+ is here, waiting for the inevitable release of its competitor, the OnePlus 9 Pro. How will they compare? Find out inside!Full Review
- Phone ArenaGeorgi Zarkov on January 29, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Galaxy S20 PlusThe new Galaxy S21+ is here but is it a leap forward or just a marginal improvement compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S20+? Find out inside!Full Review
- T3Rating, 4 out of 54.0Yasmine Crossland on February 25, 2021Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: a great all-rounder for a good priceThe Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is a powerful phone with an excellent cameraFull Review
Q: QuestionWill it work on Metro By T-Mobile?
Asked by Mikey.
- A:Answer The unlocked version will. I have cricket and had no issues. Just pop in your sim card.
Answered by Bestbuypurchaser
Q: Questioni am travelling abroad with my phone. does the unlocked phone work with carriers in singapore, india and nepal?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello there. Although this Galaxy S21+ 5G is unlocked, we would suggest contacting the carrier to ensure their services can be added. Thank you for asking this question. ^Kayla
Answered by Samsung
Q: QuestionDoes this phone have a slot for a SD card?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello. The Galaxy S21+ 5G is not able to accept a MicroSD card. Thank you for asking this question. ^Kayla
Answered by Samsung
Q: QuestionAre unlimited plans tied to this offer?
Asked by sk.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - Galaxy S21+ 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Silver- A:Answer The phone is unlocked so as long as your current phone plan is unlimited then you will be good to go.
Answered by DavisFamily8
Q: QuestionDo any of the Galaxy models have a headphone jack?
Asked by Rocklin.
- A:Answer The S21 does not
Answered by Scruze
Q: QuestionCan this unlocked phone be used with US CELLULAR?
Asked by NanaJ.
- A:Answer Hey there, NanaJ. If a phone comes unlocked, you have the option of which carrier's service is connected to the device. We would suggest contacting the carrier to ensure their services can be added. Thank you for asking this question. ^Kayla
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