Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G review

25 January 2021


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  • 10 Jun 2021

People complaining about the missing SD Card Slot never tried to incrementally sync an android phone with a computer... (Meaning: Plugging in to a computer and automatically detecting only new photos, syncing it to a library, and leaving the user the option to keep or remove on phone)
It is almost impossible over cable, and if you achieve to do it, it get's even more a cramp if you have 2 storage locations (sd card and internal): I always find myself to have a full storage, fighting for some free internal storage to keep the phone working ... it. is. a. horror.

Again, people complaining about the missing sdcard, never exceeded the limit of their storage. :)

    i wish they actually would stop using the 108mp sensor, in exchange for a much more usable 50mp sensor, however, since numbers can fool people, they'll keep increasing to numbers up to 1 gigapixel with some 100-in-1 pixel binning for 10mp image.

    it's honestly pathetic that samsung keeps wanting to push the megapixel race, in exchange for only 12mp. (apple started this in 2015 with their 6s having 12mp, then after 2015, samsung copied apple with 12mp sensors up until to sony making a quad-bayer sensor for 12mp output, then samsung scammed people with 108mp number that only outputs 12mp. )

    i don't get it.
    make a real 33mp or 40mp rgb bayer sensor with a big size for 8k recording, and a software with an option to output 20 or 25mp by downscaling the 33/40mp image to that resolution instead.

    it had me expecting a lot on quad-bayers,
    so far the best quad-bayer/terapixel rn is the samsung isocell hmx, even though the 108mp number is a gimmick, it still gives me a lot of hope because it outputs 27mp which is quite a lot, and better than the "industry standard" 12mp.

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      • IbE
      • 09 Jun 2021

      Nelson, 04 Jun 2021I'm amazed as nobody seems to be concerned with the re... moreSame here. They lost that right with a device without expandable storage. I wonder what they were thinking. It's my number reason why I am not a fun of iPhone.

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        • Nelson
        • BHb
        • 04 Jun 2021

        I'm amazed as nobody seems to be concerned with the removal of the Micro SD. To me it's a matter of freedom and choices, I have been a long Samsung customer but they lost right there....

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          • 04 Jun 2021

          AnonD-961600, 09 Feb 2021Absolutely agree. I THINK the S21 line up is awesome

            Sham93, 22 Apr 2021Hi All..need some help with all awesome techies here. Im... moreSM-G998B is the Exynos variant. SM-G9980 is the Snapdragon variant. In the SM-G9980 there are three different firmware options. Hong Kong CSC - TGY, Taiwan CSC - BRI and China - CSC - CHC. The South Korean variant SM-G998N used to have a Snapdragon SoC but it's now the Exynos variant. Of the three Asian Snapdragon variants your best option is the Hong Kong device, it has no carrier bloatware and is the closest to a pure android experience. The Taiwan device has issues with 5G and the China device has restrictions on Google, Facebook, Snapchat among others The Hong Kong 512 GB device is just about sold out and only available from a handful of retailers in Hong Kong. They have the TGY Hong Kong firmware but they've actualky manufactured in Vietnam. IMHO it's Samsung's best smartphone.

              Anonymous, 27 May 2021Actually not having charger and usb cable somehow doesn... moreIt didn't bother me at all a new Samsung 25w charger is only cheap here & I didn't need it anyways I have quite a collection nowdays

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                • Anonymous
                • tA$
                • 27 May 2021

                CapG, 26 May 2021I like Samsung phones but not having a charger or earphones... moreActually not having charger and usb cable somehow doesn't really much bother me, because the cheaper cable and charger are everywhere, also with the higher build quality like nylon cable or flat thin cable, less tangled less damage

                The most important is now you can resale the phone with unit only higher than before

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                  • pJv
                  • 26 May 2021

                  I like Samsung phones but not having a charger or earphones in the box is enough to make me change my mind this time. It's like buying car without seats.
                  I'll buy a Xaiomi Mi 11 Ultra or Oppo Find X3 Pro instead.

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                    • fra
                    • 26 May 2021

                    Im still waiting for my phone how long should i wait im tired of waiting cause i don't know whether is real its already 2moths

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                      • Softrays007
                      • Hx9
                      • 21 May 2021

                      I take two or more pictures then warning sign show on my screen, your phone temperature is high please turn off your camera.
                      Now I think better phone is Nokia 3310 then Samsung s21 ultra 5G.

                        kookie, 07 May 2021You probably have a faulty device. Mine charges perfectly f... moreHow warm does it get where you live? Everyone in India where I live experience longer charging times in summer.

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                          • 11 May 2021

                          Sud, 26 Mar 2021Would I be better off getting s20 ultra over the S21? yes

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                            • PTp
                            • 10 May 2021

                            farhanay999, 09 May 2021Dear Users, Please let me know that which Model Number h... moreSM-G998U (USA)
                            SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked)
                            SM-G998W (Canada)
                            SM-G9980 (China)

                            All are Snapdragon variants

                              Dear Users,

                              Please let me know that which Model Number has Snap Dragon 888 chipset?

                              Regards
                              Farhan

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 09 May 2021

                                Anonymous, 02 Apr 2021S21 Ultra is one of the best devices this year. I have been... moreAs for ads Samsung does exactly the same but I've got zero ads on my Xiaomi UK version

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 09 May 2021

                                  Anonymous, 02 Apr 2021S21 Ultra is one of the best devices this year. I have been... moreXiaomi has bloatware yes and so does Samsung who are still one of the worst 🤣 and as for best phone ever I don't think so. I returned my S21 Ultra cameras were underwhelming for the price paid

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                                    • 07 May 2021

                                    SgRepeat, 07 May 2021Both the Fast & super fast charging toggles are enabled... moreYou probably have a faulty device. Mine charges perfectly fine with 25w charger in warm conditions and cold...

                                      Anonymous, 03 May 2021Just tap on the toggle next to “Fast charging” to turn on f... moreBoth the Fast & super fast charging toggles are enabled.

                                      I've just noticed that if a fan is blowing at the phone or if the room temperature is around 24°C while charging, it charges faster by around 25 minutes. The moment I charge the phone in a room with temperatures of around 31-32°C, the charging time is prolonged by 25 minutes.

                                      Does this happen with all Samsung phones or do I have a faulty unit?

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Tr4
                                        • 03 May 2021

                                        SgRepeat, 23 Apr 2021My S21 Ultra is taking 1 hour and 30 minutes to charge from... moreJust tap on the toggle next to “Fast charging” to turn on fast charging

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