Overall Score
71.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#339)71.9
Performance(#874)70.8
Camera(#41)58.6
Display(#353)88.5
Battery(#369)73.5
Build(#2317)72.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G features a premium design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, and an aluminum frame, weighing 227 grams.
- Its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, delivering vibrant visuals at up to 1500 nits peak brightness.
- Powered by either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 16GB of RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 108MP main sensor, multiple telephoto lenses with optical zoom capabilities, and a 12MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 8K video.
- Battery life is supported by a 5000mAh capacity, with 25W wired and wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, it promises up to four major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 3.2.
- The device also includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G combines high-end specifications with advanced features for a premium smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, January 14
Announced2021, January 14
DescriptionVersions: SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS (International); SM-G998U (USA); SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G998W (Canada); SM-G998N (Korea); SM-G9980 (China)
Display
Size6.8"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetExynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPUOcta-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPUMali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera108 MP
Main Camera Details108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front Camera40 MP
Front Camera Details40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight227 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo