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8.7
User ScoreSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra User reviews
Released
Jan 29, 2021
Description
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the headliner of the S21 series. It's the first S series phone to support Samsung's S Pen. Specifications are top-notch including Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5G capability, up to 16gigs of RAM, and 512GB of storage. A 5000mAh battery keeps the lights on for this powerhouse. In the camera department, a quad-camera setup is presented with two telephoto sensors. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starting price is $1200.
This device is also known asSamsung SM-G998U1
Pros
- High refresh rate (120Hz)
- 5G ready
- High screen-to-body ratio (89.33 %)
- Supports wireless charging
- High pixel density screen (516 PPI)
Deals
Popular Comparisons
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Specs Compare
DisplayBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Size: | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution: | 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI |
| Technology: | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Refresh rate: | 120Hz (adaptable) |
| Screen-to-body: | 89.33 % |
| Peak brightness: | 1500 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Features: | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
HardwareBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| System chip: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) |
| Processor: | Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit |
| GPU: | Adreno 660 |
| RAM: | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage: | 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable |
| OS: | Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI |
| Device type: | Smartphone |
BatteryBenchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 5000 mAh |
| Type: | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
| Charging: | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Max charge speed: | Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W |
Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear: | Quad cameraCamera samples |
| Main camera: | 108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) |
| Specifications: | Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.33"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
| Second camera: | 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specifications: | Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 70 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
| Third camera: | 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) |
| Specifications: | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Fourth camera: | 10 MP (Periscope, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specifications: | Optical zoom: 10.0x; Aperture size: F4.9; Focal Length: 240 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
| Flash: | LED |
| Video recording: | 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) |
| Features: | OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS |
| Front: | 40 MP (PDAF, HDR) |
| Video capture: | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
DesignSize comparison | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm) |
| Weight: | 8.04 oz (229.0 g) |
| Materials: | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance: | Water, Dust; IP68 |
| Biometrics: | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys: | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors: | Phantom black, Silver |
Cellular | |
|---|---|
| 5G: | n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
| 4G (FDD): | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
| 4G (TDD): | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
| 3G: | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
| Data Speed: | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type: | Nano SIM |
Multimedia | |
|---|---|
| Headphones: | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers: | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Features: | 32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Screen mirroring: | Wireless screen share |
| Radio: | FM, Stereo, RDS |
| Additional microphone(s): | for Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Connectivity & Features | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth: | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB: | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 |
| Features: | Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out |
| Hearing aid compatible: | M3, T3 |
| Location: | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer |
| Other: | NFC, ANT+ |
Regulatory Approval | |
|---|---|
| FCC approval: | |
| Date approved: | Dec 22, 2020 |
| FCC ID value: | A3LSMG998U |
| Measured SAR: | |
| Head: | 0.77 W/kg |
| Body: | 1.02 W/kg |
| Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.59 W/kg |
| Wireless Router: | 1.16 W/kg |
| Phablet: | 3.15 W/kg |
Buyers information | |
|---|---|
| Price: | $ 1200 |
| In The Box: | C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin |
Availability | |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Officially announced: | Yes |
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Alternative variants
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
with 256GB storage
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| Internal storage: | 256GB |
| Colors: | Phantom black |
| Price: | $ 1250 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
with 512GB storage
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| RAM: | 16GB |
| Internal storage: | 512GB |
| Colors: | Phantom black |
| Price: | $ 1380 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SM-G998Bfor Europe
| Differences from the main variant: | |
|---|---|
| System chip: | Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
| Processor: | Octa-core, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit |
| GPU: | Mali G78 MP14 |
| Weight: | 8.01 oz (227.0 g) |
| 5G: | SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
| FCC approval: | |
| Date approved: | Dec 22, 2020 |
| FCC ID value: | A3LSMG998B |
| Measured SAR: | |
| Head: | 0.16 W/kg |
| Body: | 0.72 W/kg |
| Simultaneous Transmission: | 1.59 W/kg |
| Wireless Router: | 1.34 W/kg |
| Phablet: | 3.86 W/kg |
Carrier Availability
Available
| Since Jan 29, 2021 |
Discontinued
| Verizon | |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile | |
| U.S. Cellular | |
| Xfinity Mobile |
News
Links
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