Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Comparison
  • SnapDragon 8885 Nanometer
  • 5000 mAhLi-Ion
  • 108 MegaPixel4320p
  • 6.8 inches1440x3200
  • OS updates ended in 2024 updates
  • Security support ended in 2025 updates
Predecessor Comparison Size Battery Comparison Same Chipset Detailed Specs

Predecessor Comparison

Here's how Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G compares with its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G:

Advantages of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, compared to the predecessor's Qualcomm SnapDragon 865. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, compared to the predecessor's Samsung Exynos 990. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Samsung Exynos 2100, compared to the predecessor's Qualcomm SnapDragon 865. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Samsung Exynos 2100, compared to the predecessor's Samsung Exynos 990. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.

Drawbacks Compared to Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

  • Battery capacity remains the same as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, offering no improvement.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Size

Credit Card Width: 75.6 mm Height: 165.1 mm
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has dimensions of 165.1 mm (height) × 75.6 mm (width) × 8.9 mm (thickness). For comparison, you can see the size of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G next to a standard credit card measuring 85.6 × 53.98 mm for an easy size reference.
The diagram shows the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and a standard credit card in accurate proportions to each other, but not at their real-life size on your display.

Battery Analysis & Comparison

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This smartphone has a battery that's

+3.1% (+151mAh)

compared to other Flagship models
Average: 4,849mAh | Current: 5,000mAh

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Released

2021 January 14

NFC

Yes

Initial OS

Android 11

Details

Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 13, One UI 5.1

Major update cycle

3 years

Security update cycle

4 years

Card slot

No

Charger in the box

No

Body
Dimensions

165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm

Weight

227 g

IP Rating

IP68, Waterproof up to 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes

SIM

Single SIM Nano-SIM or Dual SIM 2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by

Details

Back from Gorilla Glass Victus and aluminum frame

Colors

Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy

Display
Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus

Tech

Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz

Brightness

1500nits

Size

6.8 inches, 112.1 cm2 89.8% screen-to-body ratio

Screen to Body Ratio

89.80%

Resolution

1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio 515 ppi density

Always-on display, HDR10+

Performance
Chipset - V1

Qualcomm SnapDragon 888 (USA/China)

Nanometer

5 nm

GPU

Adreno 660 (USA/China)

Internal Storage

UFS 3.1

CPU

Octa-core 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 (USA/China)

Chipset - V2

Samsung Exynos 2100 (Global)

Nanometer

5 nm

GPU

Mali-G78 MP14 (Global)

Internal Storage

UFS 3.1

CPU

Octa-core 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 (Global)

RAM/Storage V1 12GB/128GB
RAM/Storage V2 12GB/256GB
RAM/Storage V3 16GB/256GB
RAM/Storage V4 12GB/512GB
RAM/Storage V5 16GB/512GB
Battery
Capacity

5000mAh

Wired charging

25W

Wireless charging

15 W

Specs

Non-removable Li-Ion
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W
Reverse wireless charging 4.5W

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go

Cameras
Main

108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video

8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec, gyro-EIS

Selfie

40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm wide, 1/2.8, 0.7µm, PDAF

Selfie Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, Dual video call, Auto-HDR

Sound
Stereo

Stereo speakers and sound
Quality

32-bit/384kHz, Tuned by AKG

3.5mm jack

No

FM Radio

Yes

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE

Misc
GPS

A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Sensors

Fingerprint under display, ultrasonic, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

WiFi 6/7

WiFi 6E

5G

Yes

Sar

0.77 W/kg head, 1.02 W/kg body

Price

£ 799.99 / € 945.00 / $ 589.00 / C$ 1,199.99 / ₹ 84,990 / Rp 18,999,000

What are the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?

It is powered by the Qualcomm SnapDragon 888, fitted with a 6.8 inch display, a battery with 5000 mAh capacity and a main camera sensor of 108MP.

Does this device support NFC?

Yes, it has an NFC chip and can handle contactless payments and other functions that require it.

Does the box include a charger?

There is no charger in the box.