Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review

25 January 2021


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  • Shahar
  • Hxp
  • 26 Jan 2021

So you mean to tell me that the s20 fe 5g has almost same battery life with smaller battery, older chipset and lower price? And the screen is locked at 120 Hz? Wow S21 ultra is really bad this year..

    @GSMarena Which Chipset did you use in the review?

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      • dPU
      • 26 Jan 2021

      YUKI93, 26 Jan 2021To be brutally honest, I'm not happy with the S21 Ultr... moreThey will probably fix that with an update or two, at least I hope they will as mine arrives in 2 days.

        Would not cancel my order if it had flat screen.

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          • Anonymous
          • xYI
          • 26 Jan 2021

          ben7337, 25 Jan 2021Is this review of the Exynos model or the Snapdragon model?... moreIt is the exynos model as they have already mentioned.

            To be brutally honest, I'm not happy with the S21 Ultra's daylight photos at all. There is too much oversharpening and noise effect going on here. I actually see better photo quality with the S20 Ultra. The only consolation I will give is the S21 Ultra's native 3x telephoto camera. It does produce a much better 3x zoom photo than the S21's 3x crop zoom camera.

            It's a totally different story for lowlight though. While there is some sharpening involved, it's not as severe as in daylight condition. Even the noise is gone as well. It seems that the updated sensor's Nona Bayer filter modifications algorithm now pays off in low light. It is much better than both the S21 and also the S20 Ultra.

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              • Anonymous
              • LkB
              • 26 Jan 2021

              Nick Tegrataker, 26 Jan 2021You were claiming that LTPO technology and the adoptive ref... moreWhy does not Note 20U last well?
              Why doesn't Pixel 4 last well (switches 60-90)?
              Why dont Sharp phones last well (drop to 1Hz)?

              Problem is: If it spends more time at 120, it gives worse results. If spends more time below 60, it gives better results.
              *** You do not create standard this way to compare to previous generation. Is it that hard to understand?
              People cant read these days, no surprise so many lunatics become presidents these days.

              Most of the gain was during calls. Exynos 2100 is still worse than SD, but better than last year.

              By the way, Note was not tested the way 21 Ultra was. But locked at 60 and 120. It has LTPO.

                Anonymous, 25 Jan 2021So, main camera is 26mm and periscope is 240mm. But Samsun... moreHuh? The main camera has a 24mm equivalent lens, so the 10x telephoto lens is indeed 10x in terms of the magnification.

                  Nick.B, 26 Jan 2021""Pros The best OLED screen, 1000+nits, 1440p, 1... moreThe S21 Ultra's display goes brighter and unlike Find X2 Pro's, it has got the true VRR instead of a simple 60/120Hz auto switch. Not to mention that the panel itself should be also more power efficient and produce less heat thanks to LTPO technology.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • LkB
                    • 26 Jan 2021

                    Anonymous, 26 Jan 2021Hahaha I remember you always saying higher refresh rate con... moreIt does.

                    Check S20, OP8 Pro and 5ii.
                    All tested at 60 and 120.
                    120 had worse results.

                    Also, check Phone Arena.
                    They also test 60 and 120.
                    120 has way worse results.

                    It is a fact, not my imagination.

                    All this battery wasted, just to scroll faster. Like S20 FE tv ad .. " For those who like to scroll".

                      Anonymous, 26 Jan 2021Not really. S20 Ultra was tested at 60Hz all the time. ... moreYou were claiming that LTPO technology and the adoptive refresh rate failed to make a difference in battery life when Note 20 Ultra review came out (which was factually inaccurate), and now S21 Ultra is showing significantly improved power efficiency, you want to tell people that the test method GSMArena used is flawed? Isn't that a bit too convenient, don't you think..

                      The battery life test was conducted exactly in the way it's supposed to be, though it would've been nicer if they ALSO did it at 60Hz locked.

                        ""Pros
                        The best OLED screen, 1000+nits, 1440p, 120Hz, HDR10+, S-Pen.""

                        Even better than the best until today: Oppo Find X2 Pro ?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • S9u
                          • 26 Jan 2021

                          gonna buy new xiaomi mi 11 pro or get mi 10 pro when price drops . Xiaomi is best buy right now everywhere, their phones sells like cakes .

                            I will buy this or the oppo find x3 pro. Let's hope February release rather than March. Sooner better and faster making the choice between the two.

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                              • YBahadir
                              • J2M
                              • 26 Jan 2021


                              Both Exynos 2100 and SD 888 turn into the second SD810 disaster. Long live the new king: SD870
                              :D

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                                • Anonymous
                                • n4{
                                • 26 Jan 2021

                                Lol awkward design? This is the best design Samsung ever made.
                                How can you even say that the iPhone has a better design lmao it’s been the same for 5 years now

                                  Anonymous, 26 Jan 2021Not really. S20 Ultra was tested at 60Hz all the time. ... moreIs that not the reason to test the way the phone is meant to be used.
                                  Why not short out the battery on all phones to see which one starts on fire first?
                                  Your comment is ridiculous. Obviously it's using the Adaptive Refresh Rate and whatever else was programmed for battery endurance during normal usage.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • yQJ
                                    • 26 Jan 2021

                                    Lyndino, 26 Jan 2021Sorry to burst your bubble but Pixel's are not flagshi... moreLittle does he realize that his pixel might come with mid range chip again this year to save costs. Despite that, they'll sell it for high price.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 4gw
                                      • 26 Jan 2021

                                      Jeff, 26 Jan 2021Perhaps, but most people don't play on their mobile, t... moreXbox, PS, Nintendo emulators already available on Android in your pocket...

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 4gw
                                        • 26 Jan 2021

                                        Mr. Anonymous, 26 Jan 2021As far as the looks go, I think it's the best looking ... moreYes it is the best lookin Galaxy phone.
                                        Screams premium from all angles