Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
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  • 09 Mar 2024

This phone is a lot easier to hold compared to later Ultra models due to the rounder corners. It is a lot heavier than my S8 or LG K31 though.

Main 108mp camera is good, the other three suffer in low light, such as morning or dusk. That ultrawide since it has auto focus is very handy. 240mm is also really nice to have. One major problem is not being able to shoot RAW in the 108mp mode, its heavily processed in that mode. 12MP is the highest resolution you can shoot with manual control :(

The cameras on the s21 plus are not as great, but still good, but the CPU is the same so if you don't need that crazy of a camera maybe get the base model or plus to save money.

With all the battery saver stuff turned on and no sim, it lasts about 6 to 7 days per charge. I pretty much use it as a portable camera.

These have an issue where the display goes black due to some kind of manufacturing defect. Replacing the screen fixes this issue but I haven't found the exact cause or a way to fix the screen itself yet. If anyone has more info on this please let me know, I have like 3 of these dead ones from other people's phones I've repaired. This is rare, but something to be aware of.

I've not seen it have the antennae issue that the S22 Ultra sometimes has nor the power buttons sticking or falling out that the S22 Ultra sometimes has.

Overall much prefer it over the S22 Ultra. I've not seen much issues with the S23 Ultra yet and the camera on that S23 Ultra is significantly better so that one would probably take my preference, I don't own one though. S24 Ultra I've only experienced once, and the zoom is pretty blurry at really far zoom amounts, which disappoints me for my usage (bird photography mainly)

Really wish I could test some of those xiaomi or huawei phones but in my country people buy exclusively apple or samsung and I can't justify spending $1500 on another phone to test since I already have 3 :/

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    • Anonymous
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    • 09 Mar 2024

    Anonymous, 03 Mar 2024Thank u, I ordered S21 Ultra 12GB curious about it, S9+ I u... moreStill an awesome phone in 2024, MUCH much better then my old s9 I was using. Felt like I was stuck to a cord and now I'm free lol.

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      • Anonymous
      • GXs
      • 03 Mar 2024

      Hexdur, 02 Mar 2024I just did that upgrade, last month. Yes, it is a very noti... moreThank u, I ordered S21 Ultra 12GB curious about it, S9+ I use from 2018 so 6 years long time. I think it is time for an upgrade. Using a phone 6 years, not many people do that. Maybe need a faster charger for it.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 03 Mar 2024

        Thank u

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          • 02 Mar 2024

          Anonymous, 02 Mar 2024Im thinking upgrading to S21 Ultra from S9+ it is a good up... moreI just did that upgrade, last month. Yes, it is a very noticeable improvement for me. Before I upgraded I compared it with my dad's s21 ultra side by side, it was much more responsive. Something I did not realize how slow my s9 has gotten over the years. My S21 Ultra feels like a 2024 flagship for me. I will not be upgrading for many years to come.

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            • Anonymous
            • GXs
            • 02 Mar 2024

            Im thinking upgrading to S21 Ultra from S9+ it is a good upgrade?

              Sreenadh , 28 Feb 2024That's dependent on how much you paying after the exch... moreHi,
              If I don't have to pay any money to exchange it with one ultra will it be a good choice,how about 21 ultra battery backup, I don't know right and green line issue(Exynos bariant).

                Newton, 14 Feb 2024What phone i shiuld buy Samsung galaxy s21 ultra 5g or Sams... moreS21 Ultra is the king of all Ultras. It just looks sexier than the S24U even if it's software support is ending quite soon (I think 2 more years remaining)

                My mother has one and she loves it more than the Pixel 8 Pro my brother got her.

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 01 Mar 2024

                  Rimon1957, 21 Feb 2024Be thankful becauee it showed you a water warning. If it wa... morenever put it in water..It was in my pocked while I steam cleaned the toilet.
                  Plus it was in the case..
                  Dissapointing..
                  Maybe it can be fixed but dun have time to deal with it now..

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 01 Mar 2024

                    Rimon1957, 21 Feb 2024Be thankful becauee it showed you a water warning. If it wa... moreDunno..I kept the phone in a case and didnt submerge it in any water.
                    I was steam cleaning the toilet and phone was in my pocket.
                    It was not directly put on any source of water or steam jets
                    The back sealing literally melted away..
                    I bought the most powerful model of 16gb ram and 512 rom because I wanted to keep the phone at least for 5 years.
                    Dead after 3..kinda dissapointed.
                    I will never buy samsung again..Im on iphone 13 and so far so good

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                      • 28 Feb 2024

                      Newton, 14 Feb 2024What phone i shiuld buy Samsung galaxy s21 ultra 5g or Sams... moreBuy S23

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                        • 28 Feb 2024

                        Xiao Zhan, 16 Feb 2024I'm using about 9 months Samsung S21 Fe Exynos 8/128 g... moreThat's dependent on how much you paying after the exchange, if you are paying more than 100$ with exchange its a bad deal.
                        I own s21 ultra exynos version [That's only supported 5g] quite good one. With 5g the phone heat like crazy That's the only problem I ever faced .
                        There's lot of better android smartphone available here now with long software support [Android 15 will be the last os upgrade for s21 ultra]

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                          • 27 Feb 2024

                          Lawka, 08 Nov 2023My camera is blurry when i snap with 1x does anyone face th... moreYes, I have the same issue. Am not enjoying the camera because of the blurry 1x pictures. Can anyone help?

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                            • 27 Feb 2024

                            Happy, 19 Feb 2024Anybody facing battery drain issue after samsung One ui Jan... moreYes I observed battery drain since the January 2024 update and there is already another update but I am skeptical in accepting the update

                              Anonymous, 11 Feb 2024It was a good phone till suddenly after 3 years showed some... moreBe thankful becauee it showed you a water warning. If it wasn't IP rated, it wouldn't even be able to tell you what's going on.
                              Ok, now tell me, where did the specs say 'waterproof' exactly? A phone has some IP rating doesn't mean it's invulnerable to water

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                                • 19 Feb 2024

                                Anybody facing battery drain issue after samsung One ui January 2024 update

                                  I'm using about 9 months Samsung S21 Fe Exynos 8/128 gb.
                                  I want to exchange with s21 ultra Exynos variant,he bought that phone with warranty(phone was pre-owned)
                                  Already finished warranty.He want exchange his phone,he will buy new device.
                                  Should i exchange my phone with s21 ultra?
                                  Is it good choice? I see s21 Fe battery backup average 6 Hours 30 minutes.
                                  Help me to please to take right decision.

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                                    • 16 Feb 2024

                                    Anonymous, 11 Feb 2024It was a good phone till suddenly after 3 years showed some... moreU read it wrong, not water proof but water resistant.

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                                      • 15 Feb 2024

                                      vivek, 23 Jan 2024this phone anyone got green line after update...I did... Had to get a new screen for 244,000 naira

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                                        • 14 Feb 2024

                                        What phone i shiuld buy Samsung galaxy s21 ultra 5g or Samsung galaxy s23 FE ? It's same price now in my region?