Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a flagship Samsung device with a quad camera, large battery and a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus both front and back.

6.8" screen · Exynos 2100 chip · Dynamic AMOLED 2X display · 1440 x 3200 at 515 ppi · 1908MP rear camera · 5G ready

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a flagship Samsung device with a quad camera, large 5000mAh battery and a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus both front and back.

With an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, the display on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will continue to look bright and will reduce its refresh rate to conserve power.

When comparing Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals, remember no charger is included in the box and so one will need to be purchased separately if necessary.

Specifications

	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Screen size	6.8"
Display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Pixel resolution	1440 x 3200 at 515 ppi
Dimensions	Height: 6.5" Width: 2.98" Depth: 0.35"
Weight	227g
Chip	Exynos 2100
Battery	5000mAh
Resistance	Rated IP68 for splash, water and dust resistance
Operating system	Android 11
Camera	Rear: 108MP wide, 10MP periscope telephoto, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide Front: 40MP wide
Video recording	8K video recording at 24 fps, 4K video at up to 60 fps, 1080p video at up to 240 fps
Biometrics	Fingerprint
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Colours	Phantom Black, Phantom Silver
5G ready	Yes

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with four cameras on the rear of the device: 108MP wide lens (1.8 aperture), 10MP periscope telephoto (4.9 aperture), 10MP telephoto (2.4 aperture) and 12MP ultrawide (2.2 aperture). Samsung say the combination of two 10MP cameras increases the quality of images taken with the Space Zoom feature.

Video recording on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available up to 8K at 24 fps. More often, users are going to record in 4K at 30 fps or 60 fps, in 1080p at up 240 fps or 720p at 960 fps.

With its 40MP front camera, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also offers a better selfie camera than most comparable devices.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This high refresh rate can be automatically reduced to 10Hz to save on power, although users can also set it at 60Hz to improve battery life themselves. These two options are called Adaptive and Standard.

An Eye Comfort Shield feature is included to limit the amount of blue light in the display and reduce eye fatigue.

For the first time on a Galaxy S device, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has stylus support for the Samsung S Pen.

Storage

Several storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. In practice, when you compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals, UK mobile networks tend to offer the 128GB and 256GB models.

Customers looking at the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra should be aware there is no microSD slot on the device so no expandable storage is available. This may be the tipping point between the different storage options so bear that in mind when browsing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comparison tables above.

Design

One of new features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra compared to previous models is the contour cut camera unit on the rear housing the lenses. In line with similar handsets, there is no headphone jack on the device.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and rear, plus it has an aluminium frame for further protection. The device has gently curved edges to fit more smoothly in the hand than previous models.

Biometric recognition on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is through a fingerprint sensor underneath the screen. This has increased in size to make it easier to hit the sensor first time.

FAQs

Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra worth it?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a flagship device from Samsung and so comes with a hefty price tag. It justifies this with premium grade features including a quad camera, wireless charging and a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate on the display.

Some of the specifications of the handset are beyond the needs of many customers, so it's worth checking to see whether the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals are affordable and what special offers are available to bring those prices down. Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra mobile phone deals using the table above for more information.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra support the S Pen?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra brings S Pen support to the Samsung S range for the first time. This allows the stylus to be used on the device, although it cannot be stored within the device as it can in other Samsung devices.

However, it's important to remember the stylus will have to be purchased separately so factor that in when comparing Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra mobile phone deals. Alternatively, some special offers may bundle the accessory with the device, but this is rare.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra water and dust resistant?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. Under this rating, the device is protected against splashes and drips of water as well as being protected in up to 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G-ready?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a 5G device so a customer can use it on the UK's 5G network as long as they have a compatible plan.

Note that the 5G network is still rolling out and some networks require customers to request a 5G SIM at time of purchase.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra come with a charger?

No, there is no charging cable in the box with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. For the first time, Samsung opted to leave the charger out for environmental reasons, saying many customers already have a USB-C cable and giving them away with each phone is creating unnecessary tech waste.

For customers who do not already have a USB-C charging cable or were hoping to replace theirs, they will need to purchase one separately.

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