Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

Released Jan 2021 · 7 model codes · firmware for 229 CSC regions

Display size: 6.7"
RAM: 8 GB
Battery: 4800 mAh
Rear camera: 12 MP + 64 MP + 12 MP
Storage: 128 GB · 256 GB

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Software support

Update policySecurity updates endedLast on Samsung's security update list in Jan 2026

Latest official updateOne UI 7 · Android 15G996BXXUJHZF2 · Jul 13, 2026

Security patch levelJanuary 2026Monthly release fixed 34 vulnerabilities

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Firmware is specific to the model code. Find yours on the box or in Settings › About phone, then pick it below.

ModelSold inFirmwareLatest build

SM-G996BSold in76 countriesFirmware174 CSCs · 10,483 buildsLatest buildG996BXXUJHZF2 · Jul 3, 2026→

Software updates

One UI and Android versions of the Galaxy S21+ 5G, with the first release of each.

May 2025
One UI 7 · Android 15
Official release: G996USQUEHYDA (SM-G996U)
May 2024
One UI 6.1 · Android 14
Official release: G996BXXUAGXDA (SM-G996B)
Nov 2023
One UI 6 · Android 14
Official release: G996BXXU9FWK2 (SM-G996B)
Feb 2023
One UI 5.1 · Android 13
Official release: G996BXXU6EWAF (SM-G996B)
Nov 2022
One UI 5 · Android 13
Official release: G996BXXU5DVJC (SM-G996B)
Mar 2022
One UI 4.1 · Android 12
Official release: (SM-G996B)

Specifications

As published by Samsung for the SM-G996B; other model codes can differ (chipset, network bands).

Display

Display size: 169.5mm (6.7" full rectangle) / 165.3mm (6.5" rounded corners)
Resolution: 2400 x 1080 (FHD+)
Display type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Platform

CPU speed: 2.9GHz, 2.8GHz, 2.2GHz
CPU cores: Octa-Core

Memory

RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 256 GB

Camera

Rear camera: 12.0 MP + 64.0 MP + 12.0 MP
Rear camera aperture: F1.8 , F2.0 , F2.2
Front camera: 10.0 MP
Video recording: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @24fps

Battery

Battery: 4800 mAh
Talk time: Up to 40

Body

Dimensions: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm

Where it's sold

Sold in 72 countries.

Europe35

Albania
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany