Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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Release date November 2021

About Product

Screen size: 6.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 3200 px / Main camera: 108 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP & 10 MP / Front camera: 40MP / RAM: 12GB, 16GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Key Advantages

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Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh

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More RAM memory capacity: 12GB, 16GB

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 843008

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.8"

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Better display resolution: 1440 x 3200 px

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Narrower: 75.6 mm (2.98 inches)

Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

843,008

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The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.

CPU

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

232,358

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Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

256,356

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Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.

Memory

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

163,007

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Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.

UX

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

191,217

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Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.

Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

3,339

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Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.

Geekbench 6 · Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

1,334

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Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.

Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

3,723

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Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.

Geekbench 5 · Single-Core

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

1,096

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Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

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location Price in USA

From $ 258

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From € 375

Overview Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a flagship powerhouse, designed for those who seek top-tier performance and innovation. Featuring a stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, it delivers vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling. The Exynos 2100 (or Snapdragon 888) processor ensures lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking.

Its advanced quad-camera system includes a 108MP main sensor, dual telephoto lenses, and a 12MP ultra-wide, enabling incredible photography with up to 100x Space Zoom. The 40MP front camera ensures detailed selfies. With its massive 5000mAh battery, S Pen support, and 5G connectivity, the S21 Ultra is a feature-rich device, perfect for enthusiasts and professionals looking for the best in smartphone technology.

Technical Specifications

Design

Design

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Weight

229 g (8.08 ounces)

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Thickness

8.9 mm (0.35 inches)

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Width

75.6 mm (2.98 inches)

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Height

165.1 mm (6.5 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

1.5 m

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Volume

111.09 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

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

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French Repairability Index

8.2

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.8"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

515 ppi

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Resolution

1440 x 3200 px

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Refresh rate

120Hz

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Brightness (typical)

1500 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

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Supports HDR10+

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Always-On Display

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Contrast ratio

3000000:1

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Has a curved display

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

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RAM

12GB, 16GB

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Android version

Android 14

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CPU speed

1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz

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Has integrated LTE

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RAM speed

3200 MHz

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Semiconductor size

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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DirectX version

DirectX 12

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Has integrated graphics

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OpenGL ES version

3.2

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

8 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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Maximum memory bandwidth

51.2 GB/s

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OpenCL version

2

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DDR memory version

5

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Maximum memory amount

16GB

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

9W

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Release date

2021

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Has NX bit

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Memory channels

4

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GPU turbo

854 MHz

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

108 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP & 10 MP

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Front camera

40MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

4320 x 24 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/4.9 & f/2.4

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

10x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has laser autofocus

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Has manual white balance

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Shoots raw

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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

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Has location privacy options

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Has camera/microphone privacy options

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Has theme customization

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Can play games while they download

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Has dark mode

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

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Has an extra dim mode

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Has focus modes

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Has dynamic theming

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Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Has scrolling screenshots

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Supports split screen

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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Can be used as a PC

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Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Is free and open source

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Is a multi-user system

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Has voice commands

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The browser has word wrap

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Supports widgets

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More languages supported

125

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Has offline voice recognition

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

5000 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

25W

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Wireless charging speed

15W

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Has reverse wireless charging

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Reverse wireless charging speed

4.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

35.5 hours

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Has aptX

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Number of microphones

2

Features

Features

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Has 5G support

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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Download speed

3000 MBits/s

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Upload speed

422 MBits/s

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Has USB Type-C

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USB version

3.2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Has a fingerprint scanner

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Bluetooth version

5.2

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Head SAR (eu)

0.71W/kg

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Supports ant+

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