Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features next generation cameras to effortlessly capture epic, share-ready moments – no editing required.
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Galaxy S21 5G (Refurbished-Great)
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Key features
Battery Life
4000mAhmAh
Camera megapixel
12MP + 64MP + 12MP
Dimensions
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
Display Size
6.2inch
Weight
171g
Eco rating
85/100
Kind to your pocket, kinder to the planet, kinda perfect - on the UK's only major network to offer a two-year warranty with every Pay as you go refurbished phone.
With Refurbished - Great
This phone is in great condition, there are minor signs of use on the casing or the screen, such as light marks or barely visible scratches.
What's in the box
To reduce waste, refurbished phones are shipped in recycled packaging, which will contain your chosen phone
and a charging cable. AC adapters and headphones are not included.
Refurbished with care by our
trusted partners. Vodafone has not manufactured this device and it may not contain official OEM
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The ultimate in self-expression
Make every moment epic with Galaxy S21 5G's next generation camera and video. Create high-res stills with 8K Video Snap and get share-ready shots first time, every time with Single Take. Galaxy S21 5G is unashamedly different with sleek, contour-cut metal housing and stylish colours. It's the ultimate combination of smart tech and stylish looks.
Next Generation Camera
8K Video Snap
Durable Design
Gorilla® Glass Victus & Glastic Rear
Striking Colour
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Share instantly
with next generation cameras
The power to take your best shots yet. Shoot with all your video cameras at once, or star in your own movie by recording front and rear together. The action is super steady and life-like too. Shoot incredibly detailed 8K Videos, then pull out hi-res stills with 8K Video Snap - perfect for stunning portrait expressions, epic landscapes and everything in-between. And say goodbye to endless re-takes with Single Take and 5x more facial recognition. What's more, there's tons of features like night mode, studio lighting and natural bokeh effects to bring out the beauty in every image.
Stylish shades that reflect you
Be unashamedly different with Galaxy S21 5G. Boasting a sleek new shape and stylish shades, Galaxy S21 5G is the ultimate in self-expression. The contour-cut metal camera fuses beautifully with the device, and Samsung's new frosted haze effect and metal frame look and feel amazing, making smudges and fingerprints a thing of the past. Featuring the toughest Gorilla® Glass Victus, Glastic Rear and an AL7s10 Metal Frame for protection and peace of mind, Galaxy S21 5G is designed to look pristine.
Speed, power,
creativity...
Galaxy S21's 5G's Exynos 2100 5nm processor brings all the performance you need. Packed with the oomph to rule your social feed while effortlessly keeping up with 8K video editing. Get a smooth, console-quality gaming experience. Never-miss-a-moment in connectivity. Connect to speedy 5G1, make clearer video calls and download twice as fast.
5nm processor
8GB RAM
8K Camera
A screen to turn heads
Treat your eyes with Galaxy S21 5G's Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that keeps everything looking brilliant and smooth. See movies in stunning colour. The 6.2" Infinity-O Display allows you to game or watch your favourite film even in bright sunlight. Scrolling is silky smooth and interactions are incredibly responsive. What's more, the new 120Hz adaptive refresh rate levels up for gaming or levels down when scrolling social media feeds to save your battery.
Unreal power, packaged neatly inside
With vault-like security and a binge-worthy battery, Galaxy S21 5G has your back no matter what. Stream, share and create - your content stays totally secure. The large sensor, smarter AI and 5nm processor put next generation, vault-like security in your hands. From faster fingerprint authentication to next-level privacy controls, there's nothing holding you back. Galaxy S21 5G is durable too. Featuring IP682 and Dust Resistance, it's fit for almost any environment.
Faster
Exynos 2100
Processor
Tougher
Gorilla® Glass Victus AL7s10 Metal Frame
More storage options
128GB / 256GB
What's in the box
Galaxy S21 5G comes packaged with just what you need - USB Type-C data and charging cable, ejection pin and Quick Start Guide. Just another way of being good to the environment.
Compare the
Galaxy S21 range
Display
6.8-inch
3200 x 1440
WQHD+ (515 ppi)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X -
120Hz Adaptive
6.7-inch
2400 x 1080
FHD+ (394 ppi)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X -
120Hz Adaptive
6.2-inch
2400 x 1080
FHD+ (421 ppi)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X -
120Hz Adaptive
Body
Gorilla® Glass Victus
AL7s10 Metal Frame
Gorilla® Glass Victus
AL7s10 Metal Frame
Gorilla® Glass Victus
+ Glastic Rear
AL7s10 Metal Frame
Rear Cameras
12MP ƒ2.2 Ultra Wide
108MP ƒ1.8 Wide
10MP ƒ2.4 Telephoto
10MP ƒ4.9 Telephoto
Laser AF Time-of-Flight
12MP ƒ2.2 Ultra Wide
12MP ƒ1.8 Wide
64MP ƒ2.0 Telephoto
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12MP ƒ2.2 Ultra Wide
12MP ƒ1.8 Wide
64MP ƒ2.0 Telephoto
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Front camera
40MP ƒ2.2 Wide
10MP ƒ2.2 Wide
10MP ƒ2.2 Wide
Performance
Exynos 2100
Exynos 2100
Exynos 2100
Battery
5,000 mAh1
4,800 mAh1
4,000 mAh1
Charging
25W Super Fast Charging
15W Fast Wireless Charging
Wireless PowerShare
25W Super Fast Charging
15W Fast Wireless Charging
Wireless PowerShare
25W Super Fast Charging
15W Fast Wireless Charging
Wireless PowerShare
Memory
12GB RAM
16GB RAM
8GB RAM
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8GB RAM
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Storage
128GB
256GB
512GB
128GB
256GB
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128GB
256GB
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Sound
Stereo Speakers by AKG
Dolby Atmos
Stereo Speakers by AKG
Dolby Atmos
Stereo Speakers by AKG
Dolby Atmos
Water & Dust Resistance
IP682
IP682
IP682
Colours
Phantom Black
Phantom Silver
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Phantom Violet
Phantom Silver
Phantom Black
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Phantom White
Phantom Grey
Phantom Pink
Phantom Violet
Connectivity
5G3
WiFi 6E
UWB Tracking
S Pen4
5G3
WiFi 6
UWB Tracking
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5G3
WiFi 6
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Weight
228g
202g
171g
1 5G functionality requires compatible network connection and tariff.
2 Based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
3 Typical value based on testing under third party lab conditions. Rated capacity for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is 4,855 mAh, 4,660 for Galaxy S21+ 5G and 3,880 mAh for Galaxy S21 5G.
4 S Pen sold separately.
5 For more information and substantiations, see our refurbished phones legal terms
Battery
- Non-removable
- Super Fast battery charging
- Qi wireless charging (+ Wireless PowerShare)
Body
- Front glass, aluminium frame, plastic back
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
- Dust and waterproof (IP68)
Camera details
- 12MP (f/1.8 Wide) + 64MP (f/2.0 Tele) + 12MP (f/2.2 Ultra Wide)
- 10MP (f/2.2)
- 30x Space Zoom
- AR Emoji
- Dual Capture
- Face/smile detection
- HDR
- LED flash
- Live focus with bokeh filters
- Macro Photography
- Panorama
- Pro
- Scene mode
- Slow Motion
- Super Slow Motion
- Touch focus
Capacity
- 128GB
Colour
- Phantom Grey
Connectivity
- 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / 5G Ultra
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS with A-GPS
- NFC
- USB Type-C
Display details
- Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 1080 x 2400 (FHD+)
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Always-on display
Features
- Accelerometer
- Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
- Geomagnetic
- Gyro
- Hall
- Proximity sensor
- Virtual Light Sensing
- MP4/WMV/H.265 player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Supports 4G calling abroad *
- * Subject to 4G calling capability being available in the roaming destination
Platform
- Android 11
- Exynos 2100
- Octa-Core 2.9 & 2.8 & 2.2 GHz
- ARM Mail G78 MP14
Memory
- 128GB
- 8GB RAM
Video
- 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps
- Live focus video
- Pro-Video
- Slow motion
- Super slow-mo
Box contains
- USB-C data cable
Out of Stock
No longer available.Hassle free returns
If you are not happy with your order, you can return it to us for a full refund within 14 calendar days. If you purchase a Pay As You Go phone or accessory between 2 December 2025 and 24 December 2025, you can return it with proof of purchase, up to and including 31 January 2026. Other purchases follow our standard returns policy.
