Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy M21

Exynos 9611

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Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Exynos 2600

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Samsung Galaxy S26

The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 42/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 28 points (70/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy M21

Performance 25

Display 83

Camera 36

Battery 51

Portability 57

Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26+

Performance 91

Display 89

Camera 40

Battery 54

Portability 72

Value for money 50

What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?

Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
Lighter: 188g vs 190g

Overall rating 42/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?

Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 355351
Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 365
Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1107
Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 28 points higher (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (72/100 vs 57/100).

Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	Samsung Galaxy M21	Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor	Exynos 9611	Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu	355351	3161126
Geekbench Single	365	2900
Geekbench Multi	1107	9200
Display	6.4" Super AMOLED	6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution	1080x2340	3120x1440
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Battery	6000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charging	15W	45W
Wireless charging	0W	15W
Main camera	48 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	8 MP	12 MP
Telephoto	0 MP	10 MP
Front camera	20 MP	12 MP
RAM	4GB / 6GB	12GB
Storage	64GB / 128GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 10.0; One UI 2	Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak)	420 nits	2600 nits
NFC	no	yes
Protection	—	IP68
Dimensions	159.0×75.1×8.9 mm	158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight	188 g	190 g
Launch price	—	$999