Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Galaxy S21 Plus 5G

Choosing to go from a Galaxy S20 Plus 5G to a Galaxy S21 is considered a year-over-year upgrade. The Galaxy S21 features the newer 8-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which Samsung stated means a 20% performance boost as compared to last years Snapdragon 865 processor. The display size remains the same between these two models, at 6.7-inches. However, the S20 Plus 5G has a Quad HD+ at 3200 x 1440, and the S21 Plus has an FHD+ at 2400 x 1080. The refresh rate on the Galaxy S21 Plus goes from 48Hz up to 120Hz. Other highlights of the S21 Plus include 8GB of RAM, an option for 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and a 4800 mAh battery that supports fast wired and fast wireless charging.