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Samsung also added a new Eye Comfort feature to the S21 series that will automatically adjust blue light output based on what you’re doing. I excitedly shared a picture I took to Instagram, lauding the great colors in a lovely sunset, only to realize later when looking on a Pixel 5 that it wasn’t as rich. What I did notice was how vibrant images and videos looked on the S21. Frankly, I didn’t notice a huge difference - everything seemed to scroll smoothly. When you enable the higher refresh rate, by the way, Samsung is doing work on the back end to adjust the speeds between 48 and 120Hz depending on what you’re doing. And now you no longer need to scale down the resolution to enable it - for better or worse. Honestly, the 120Hz refresh rate is a much bigger deal than pure pixel density - all it takes is five minutes with the Pixel 5’s 90Hz screen (or the iPhone 12’s 60Hz one) to make that clear. But I didn’t notice much of a difference while I read articles and scrolled through my Instagram feed, though. That’s less sharp than even the iPhone 12, which with a 6.1-inch screen and a 2,532 x 1,170 resolution offers higher pixel density. While the S21’s 6.2-inch AMOLED panel is the same size as its predecessor, it has a lower 2,400 x 1,080 resolution. In fact, I prefer it to the OnePlus 8T and the Pixel 5, which weigh 188 grams and 151 grams respectively. Despite the change in material, the S21 still feels premium and sturdy. This was surprising, since I was expecting the S21’s polycarbonate body to be lighter than the last model’s glass-and-metal. At 171 grams (0.37 pounds) it’s also 8 grams heavier than its predecessor. The new flagship is also roughly the same size - it’s just as tall and thick but a hair wider. Yes there’s still a slight wobble when you place the S21 on a table, but it’s much less noticeable than the S20.
Because it doesn’t sit flush, this still leaves the surface of the rear uneven, but it’s less pronounced. In addition to being pretty, the extra bit of metal that wraps around the top left corner is a huge improvement over the floating hump from older models.