It is that time of the year again, as we say hello to the next in the long line of Galaxy S-Series; and here’s to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.
It was less than a year ago that the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G hitting the streets:
6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio or ~511 ppi density
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
IP68 certified – dust proof and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Fingerprint sensor (under display, ultrasonic)
HDR10+
Infinity-O display
120Hz display
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) chipset, Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) processor, Adreno 650 graphics and 12GB/16GB RAM
Quad-primary camera: 108MP with f/1.8 aperture, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF and OIS + Periscope 48MP with f/3.6 aperture, 102mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS and 10x hybrid optical zoom + 12MP with f/2.2 aperture, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, AF and Super Steady video + 0.3MP with TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth), LED flash, auto-HDR and panorama
40MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm and PDAF
128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage + microSDXC expansion slot
Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 45W: 100% in 58 min, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging and Power bank/Reverse wireless charging
Android 10.0
Dual-sim and 5G connectivity
March 2020 release date
1,399 USD price tag for 128GB internal storage + 12GB RAM variant and 1,599 USD for 512GB internal storage + 16GB RAM variant
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is still relevant up until today, due to it being the best money can buy from last year.
With that in mind, what do we have in store for us with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G eh?
6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio or ~515 ppi density
120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) brightness
IP68 certified – dust proof and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Fingerprint sensor (under display, ultrasonic)
Stylus support
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) chipset, Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G78 MP14 graphics and 12GB/16GB RAM
Quad primary camera: 108MP with f/1.8 aperture, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF and OIS + 10MP with f/4.9 aperture, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS and 10x optical zoom + 10MP with f/2.4 aperture, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS and 3x optical zoom + 12MP with f/2.2 aperture, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF and Super Steady video
40MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF, Dual video call and Auto-HDR
128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage with no expansion slot
Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery with Fast charging 25W (more than 50% in just 30 minutes), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W and Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Android 11
Dual-sim and 5G connectivity
January 29th 2021 release date
1,199 USD price tag for the 128GB internal storage + 12GB RAM variant; 1,249 USD for the 256GB internal storage + 16GB RAM variant and 1,379 USD for the 512GB internal storage + 16GB variant
Just when you thought there’s nothing more than can be improved from its predecessor, comes along the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G that surprises everybody. Starting with a large 6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+ and 1500 nits brightness; prepare yourself for a feast of the eyes. With S Pen compatibility, this means you can finesse and fine-tune while editing your videos down to the last frame, with precision that your finger is not able to do.
Then we have the great looks with great protection in the form of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus all around the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Designed to scratch less and protect both front and back, this is the toughest Gorilla Glass in a smartphone. The IP68 certification ensures that you can bring it anywhere with you without any worries in the world.
Camera-wise, this is where the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G really shines above all the rest. Sporting a 108MP quad primary camera that is packed with all the goodies, you get to take the most beautiful shots ever on a camera smartphone. Introducing a bold new camera design in a category of its own. It's ultra-sized with a contour-cut camera that seamlessly houses cutting-edge lenses. The camera captures so much detail, you can pinch in and reveal even more shots within. This camera quality expresses rich color data for true-to-life details and hues — that don't get washed out in the sun. The 40MP selfie camera then lets you take some of the best selfies around town. It has never been easier to put your best face forward.
Bear in mind though that the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G does not have an expansion slot, so make sure you choose the highest storage capacity that you can afford. By taking lots of high-resolution photos, capturing and storing your favorite videos, installing all those apps and games; will make it full very fast.
Moving on to the battery side of things, the 5000 mAh battery found on the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G should be more than capable of supplying the necessary juice for it to last for a day or two. When the time comes to plug it in, the fast charging and wireless charging sure comes in handy. You also get to charge other devices just for fun with the reverse wireless charging feature.
It will be having the latest Android 11.0 operating system right out of the box. And with 5G connectivity, pretty sure the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can last for a couple of years before you get the urge of upgrading this flagship.
Conclusion:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G us the de facto flagship to kick off the year 2021. If you have been planning to upgrade, here’s your chance to do it now. Great screen, great body, great protection, high-end hardware, great 108MP quad primary camera, great 40MP selfie camera, large 5000 mAh battery and 5G connectivity; all this makes for a true flagship that will stand tall until the end of the year and probably next year as well.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is expected to be released on January 29th with a price tag of 1,199 USD price tag for the 128GB internal storage + 12GB RAM variant; 1,249 USD for the 256GB internal storage + 16GB RAM variant and 1,379 USD for the 512GB internal storage + 16GB variant. There are five amazing colors to choose from: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown.
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