Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Flagship Galaxy with 108MP camera and S Pen support
- Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Battery: 5000mAh
Price
$699 – $1,299
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score9.2/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Exynos 2100/Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP quad camera system, 10x optical zoom and premium flagship design.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Outstanding zoom cameras
- QHD+ 120Hz display
- Premium flagship build
- Excellent battery life
- S Pen support
Cons
- No charger included
- Heavy device
- No microSD slot
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 11 |
|---|---|
| UI | One UI |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Mali-G78 / Adreno 660 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| UWB | Yes |
| Build | Glass Front/Back |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 227g |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Process | 5nm |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Charging | 25W Wired |
| Laser AF | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP 3x Optical Zoom |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Brightness | 1500 nits |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Expert RAW | Yes |
| Night Mode | Yes |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 |
| Ultra Wide | 12MP |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Ultrasonic Under Display |
| Main Camera | 108MP OIS |
| Memory Card | No |
| Rear Camera | 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP |
| Samsung DeX | Yes |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 40MP |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Release Date | January 2021 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Pixel Density | 515 ppi |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| S Pen Support | Yes |
| Video Recording | 8K 24fps |
| Periscope Camera | 10MP 10x Optical Zoom |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Always-On Display | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 15W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W |
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