Technical sheet of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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Brand

Brand Samsung
Aliases SM-G9980
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Versions and prices
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Global · 12GB · 128GB · SM-G998B $ 288
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Global · 12GB · 256GB · SM-G998B $ 468
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Global · 16GB · 512GB · SM-G998B $ 534
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra N. America · 12GB · 128GB · SM-G998U $ 329
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra N. America · 12GB · 256GB · SM-G998U
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra N. America · 16GB · 512GB · SM-G998U $ 457
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra China · 12GB · 256GB · SM-G9980 $ 472
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra China · 16GB · 512GB · SM-G9980
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Korea · 12GB · 256GB · SM-G998N
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Korea · 16GB · 512GB · SM-G998N
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Release Date

Release dateJanuary 2021, 3 years ago

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Design & Materials of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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Structure

Size
75.6 mm165.1 mm8.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 229 g
Usable surface 89 %
Materials Glass , Aluminium
Resistance certificates (dust, water) IP68
Colors
Black
Silver
Gray
Brown

Screen

Diagonal
6.8"
Type AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Resolution 1440 x 3200 px WQHD+
Density 516 ppi Very high density
Others
Best big screen mobilesBest mobile phones with AMOLED screen
Others
Audio
Stereo Speakers by AKG
User reviews
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4

79 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5

79 reviews

Is it comfortable?
8.6

79 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.2

79 reviews

Performance & Hardware of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core
Nanometer 5 nm
Frequency 2.84 GHz
64 Bits Yes
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Graphics

GPU Adreno 660

RAM

RAM 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5
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Antutu

Score
687.998 Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 82% of devices

Storage

Capacity 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No
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Security

Fingerprint Yes, in screen

Sensors

Fingerprint Yes
Proximity Yes
Light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer Yes
Hall Yes
Geomagnetic Yes
Audio
Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
Others
Notifications LED --
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No
User reviews
Does it have good sound?
9.5

79 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5

79 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0

79 reviews

Camera of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Quad rear camera

Standard
1
Resolution 108 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KHM3
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8
ISO --
Pixel size 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/1.33"
Wide Angle + Macro
2
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX563
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.40 µm
Sensor size
1/2.55"
3
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Sensor size
1/2.65"
Telephoto lens
4
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 4.9
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Sensor size
1/2.65"
Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes, 960 fps
Features
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
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Selfie

Resolution 44 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGH1
Type ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.65"
Others
Extra
  • Telephoto lens with OIS
  • 3x optical zoom
  • Second telephoto lens 10x optical zoom
  • 100x digital zoom
  • Ultra wide angle lens 120º
  • Ultra wide angle Video 4K HDR10+ @ 60fps
  • Ultra wide angle Dual Pixel Autofocus
DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
117
Mobile
125
Photo
112
Video
133
Selfie
130
Photo
136
Video
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User reviews
Quality of daytime photos
9.5

79 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
8.5

79 reviews

Quality of selfies
9.2

79 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
9.3

79 reviews

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Network compatibility

Connectivity of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Bands

5G n1 (2100), n28b (700), n28a (700), n41 (2500), n78 (3500), n79 (4700)
4G LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B34 (TDD 2100), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500)
3G B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5 (850), B8 (900)
2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)

SIM card

TypeDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)

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Wi-Fi

Standards 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.2 LELow energy consumption
Profiles
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation

Supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB

Charging Yes
Mass Storage Yes
USB On-The-Go (OTG) Yes
USB Type C Yes
USB Host 3.1 Yes

SAR

-- --
Others
NFC
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Radio FM
Yes
OTA sync
Yes
Tethering.
Yes
eSIM
Yes
User reviews
Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2

79 reviews

Quality of the GPS
9.1

79 reviews

And the WiFi?
9.3

79 reviews

Battery of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Capacity
5000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes , 45.0W
Others
Extra
  • Wireless charging 15W
  • Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
  • No charger in-box
User reviews
How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 3%
    Less than half day

79 reviews

Software of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Software

Operating System Android 14 Upside-down cake
Android 14
Google Services (official) No
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User reviews
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

79 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 65%
    Every two months or less
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Never

79 reviews

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User reviews about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Overall satisfaction
9.0
  • 66
  • 10
  • 0
  • 2
  • 1
79 reviews
  • Screen8.9
  • Performance9.3
  • Camera9.1
  • Connectivity9.2
  • Battery7.6
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  • Heavy camera good but not the best

    Pros
    • Camera zoom
    Cons
    • Battery
    • 9.3
    • Screen8.0
    • Performance10
    • Camera9.5
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery5.0
  • Amazing phone !!!

    This phone has surpassed my expectations in every aspect, including my only complaint...the batter could be a little bigger so that it lasts more than a day. I usually wake up and start the day at 9 and some times I find my self charging my phone around 7 if I use it plenty through out the day , if I leave it alone, it can go to up to next day. Another thing that its
    a little too much ita the price range. It may be top of the line, but Samsung can definitely lower the price. Again it's a very amazing piece of hardware, Just a slightly better/larger battery and a lower price and it's unstoppable. Also, I've read that the charging speed its stupid slow, how ever I didn't face this issue, it charges at a normal rate. But it could have a more effective fast charge...or a charge in the box to begin with...great phone still!!

    Pros
    • Excellent Hardware and software
    • Camara quality its amazing
    • Smooth gliding through the system
    • Pleanty of storage
    • Updates are fetured packed and fixes a lot of bugs
    • Display its clean and crystal clear
    Cons
    • Battery life its a little short for the price
    • Too expensive
    • Night time photos still needs some toches but not
    • Charges a little slow
    • No charger on the box
    • 9.1
    • Screen10
    • Performance10
    • Camera9.7
    • Connectivity10
    • Battery7.0
  • I wish I had never gotten this phone!!!

    I let the AT&T rep talk me into it, and boy am I sorry!! My You cannot set it to automatically add the date to your photos, and adding the date to each picture /manually/individually, is ridiculous! Also, you cannot keep the original photo if you crop it. It only saves the edited one, where before, it saved both! The lightest touch turns on the camera, even though I have it set to 'ignore' accidental touches. I don't like the way the contacts listed in my speed dial, do not show immediate access to sending them a text, like before. I also hate that stupid Bixby crap! I wish I had my galaxy 8 back!!

    Pros
    • Better cvrge than I had when Tmobile bought Sprint
    • Screen is a little bigger.
    • GPS doesn't drag...
    Cons
    • Charges slowly, and loses power quickly
    • Both ends of the charging cord are the same
    • Can't charge it in my car now
    • No way to set automatic dates for photos
    • Calendar is very bland & dates are not highlighted
    • Doesn't also save original pics when you edit them
    • 3
    • Screen4.0
    • Performance7.3
    • Camera7.5
    • Connectivity6.0
    • Battery7.0

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  • 8.2 Design & Materials
  • 7.5 Performance & Hardware
  • 8.7 Camera
  • 6.9 Connectivity
  • 8.0 Battery
What is a Ki score?
Ki is an automatic score based on the specifications and prices of devices. It is calculated using over 200 variables to rank smartphones, tablets and other devices from best to worst.
How do we calculate the Ki?

In this case, to determine the score we evaluate 5 general aspects:

  • Design and screen
  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

Once these 5 factors have been rated, we introduce the price variable. This means that any two devices with the same ratings get a different Ki score for quality vs price.

Even a device objectively worse than another may have a higher Ki score if it has a better price.

Does the Ki score change?

The Ki varies as time goes by. As new devices with better specifications enter the market the Ki score of older devices will go down, always being compensated of their decrease in price.