Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
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ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
58.655.8
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.577.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
71.972.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra uses Gorilla Glass 7i, both offering solid durability.
- The S21 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 1500 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the Z70S Ultra sports a slightly larger 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits and a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the S21 Ultra is powered by the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, while the Z70S Ultra utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the S21 Ultra is more versatile with a 108 MP main sensor and multiple telephoto options, compared to the Z70S Ultra's 50 MP main sensor and fewer telephoto capabilities.
- The S21 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, while the Z70S Ultra offers a larger 6600 mAh battery with 80W charging, providing longer usage and faster recharge times.
- Lastly, the S21 Ultra runs on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, while the Z70S Ultra comes with Android 15 and Nebula AIOS 1.5, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
General
Release Date
2021, January 14
2025, April 28
Announced
2021, January 14
2025, April 28
Description
Versions: SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS (International); SM-G998U (USA); SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G998W (Canada); SM-G998N (Korea); SM-G9980 (China)
Also known as Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition
Display
Size
6.8"
6.85"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1216
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i or Longxi glass (gen 2)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-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
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
108 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
50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front Camera
40 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.5 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
227 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy
Antique Brown, Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
OS Version
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No