Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is expertly crafted with durable Gorilla Glass and boasts the world’s brightest smartphone display. Showing the rear camera len's layers, the final layer is placed onto the lens. 25W Travel Adapter sold separately. Tech21 Impact Shield. GO TO SAMSUNG BUSINESS. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by model, file size and format. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 at 10W or higher is currently available with Wireless Charger Stand (EP-N5200) and Wireless Charger Duo Pad (EP-P5200). Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's Super Fast Charging has been certified to be compliant to the USB standards which means your products have met the highest standards in the industry. When you zoom in 20x or more and the phone detects a lack of significant movement for 1.5 seconds, Zoom Lock activates and automatically stabilizes the image. *Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC. K.G Orphanides. And this is one fast Android phone. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2020.12.07-12.18 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-G991, SM-G996,SM-G998 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Wireless Chargers sold separately. Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is a response. Actual UI may differ from image. Here what the experts have to say. It actually feels like shooting with an optically stabilised 10x zoom, which is quite remarkable given the aperture is a narrow f/4.9 using the 10x lens. By BUY NOW Use of eSIM on Galaxy device may be enabled by software update or disabled in some countries where it is purchased. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a new kind of value proposition from Samsung. This certification can be found on www.usb.org. The Ultra was unveiled alongside the more modest Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus and is the highest specced model available, but you better prepare your wallet if … S Pen is sold separately. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s Exynos 2100 5nm processor brings all the performance you need. All four are excellent, with none of the filler seen in 90 per cent of quad-cam phones. Close-up of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G cameras. To see the phone at its best you’ll have to spend an additional £45 on Samsung’s 45W charger. Code not valid with this product TRIAL OFFER These are its XL-size 1440p resolution screen, its support for the S-Pen — usually only available with Galaxy Note phones — and the hugely upgraded camera array. Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G put side by side to show the size difference. £550 value based on highest value trade-ins, which are Galaxy Fold, Fold 5G and Z Flip, and iPhone 11 Pro Max 512GB. The 8K recording appears on the side of a huge building. Then he zooms in slowly to 100x using 100X Space Zoom. In some comparisons its images don’t look all that different to those of other superzoom cameras like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Huawei P40 Pro or Oppo Find X2 Pro. The eSIM allows you to activate a mobile network plan right on your phone, so you can switch data plans or add an overseas phone number without the physical Nano SIM. It’s a more striking phone, and pushes further at the limits of mobile photography with advanced HDR and a dedicated 10x zoom. Yes, you can use an electronic SIM, known as eSIM, with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The rear cameras include: one 108MP Wide-angle Camera, one 12MP Ultra Wide Camera and two 10MP Telephoto Cameras. Then she unboxes Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom Violet. Exemplary battery life? Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G features 3x and 10x telephoto optical lenses that switch the further you zoom in. Shadows are lifted to the extreme, and in a manner that doesn’t have the flattening effect seen in earlier (non-Samsung) phones that take HDR too far. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G. All five of the cameras, selfie included, can use Samsung’s multi-exposure Night mode, too, adding another layer to what is arguably the most versatile phone camera to date. Then she opens the Galaxy Buds Pro case to pair with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. She takes out the SIM ejector tool and charging cable from the box. Actual performance improvements may vary depending on testing conditions. Disclaimer: Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. And with Galaxy's fastest chipset, strongest glass, 5G and an all-day battery, Ultra easily lives up to its name. Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown are available to complement the contour-cut camera's sophisticated black pattern design. Zoom includes optical zoom and Super Resolution Zoom. All devices must be registered with SmartThings to receive smart notifications. The breakthrough Dual Tele Zoom system now zooms in faster, smoother and sharper than any zoom in the Galaxy series.6 And when paired with the all-new Zoom Lock, shots are more stable than ever. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's Intelligent Battery outlasts the day — even on 5G. S Pen latency may vary by app. Our industry-leading 5G-compatible chipset ensures you're one step ahead with every upload and download.16 And HyperFast Wi-Fi, the world's first Wi-Fi 6E, reaches high speeds so you stay connected quickly and reliably. Bluetooth and wireless control functions not supported on S Pen. Sold separately. *Charging adapter and earphones sold separately. Marques Brownlee holds the phone in one hand and competitor phones in the other to show the size difference. 8K Video Snap produces photos up to 33MP. Contour lighting moves along Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s rear camera and Samsung logo, showing the phone from the side and then from the rear. Marques holding Galaxy S21 5G, then Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra often won’t. Eye Comfort Shield is ‘off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings. The S21 Ultra adopts the Note 20 Ultra's adaptive motion smoothness to solve one of the big criticisms of the previous S20 Ultra. Thao Huynh's selfies show the difference between the camera's Bright Mode and Natural Mode. It's ultra-sized with a contour-cut camera that seamlessly houses cutting-edge lenses. Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black, showing the rear side of the phone then the sides. By Actual charging speed may also vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors. Its photos are excellent at 10x and still very good at 30x, where others tend to have that “fake” plasticised look well before this point. Wireless charge compatible (QI standard) devices only. We are surprised by how much you can do with the 10x camera, and how it lets you escape from the boring identikit approach you often fall into when travelling around with a 28mm camera lens mindset. 18+ only. Are you sure to remove this product? In the Camera app, he zooms into 3x, then 10x, 30x and 100x. PRE-REGISTRATION Pre-Order a Neo QLED and claim up to £500 cashback¹⁸, All new Samsung energy efficient washing machines and dryers, Get Inspired by the Life and Stories of Women with Samsung. Disclaimer: Actual UI may differ from image. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this document and the product described herein, at anytime, without obligation on Samsung to provide notification of such change. Galaxy's first 5nm processor packs epic power and speed. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is rated as IP68. The next generation brings even faster processing speeds thanks to an Exynos 2100 processor. UK/ROI. Marques takes a video in Director's Mode, simultaneous recording footage of the hallway and himself walking. The WIRED World in 2021 is an unmissable briefing on the ideas, trends, technologies, people and companies that will shape the coming year. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. And some real progress in the camera tech. Basil Kronfli. It's the most vivid and brightest display in a Galaxy smartphone. Back on the phone, a finger finds the perfect frame and snaps it with 8K Video Snap. Andrew Williams. Can the Galaxy S21 Ultra step up? Andrew Williams. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. WHERE TO BUY, Trade in your old device and get an additional £550 off your Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.25, Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G Enterprise Editions, the phone that changes everything for your business. Studio-like Portrait mode is now enhanced by AI to deliver the ideal lighting in your photos — analysing faces, lighting angles and direction and mapping depth of field. Again, much like one of Apple’s Max-series phones. Apple’s top iPhone 12 lasts longer. For full T&Cs, see www.samsung.com/uk/shop/galaxy-s-preorder/. The Bright Night sensor is our biggest leap in low light photography, capturing bright, vivid colours in the dark of night. In the Camera app, he chooses a selfie colour tone. *The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) was established in 1995 to support and accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB compliant devices. Samsung must be feeling the pressure. But if a little digital art might help your mental health, and avoid getting acrylic paint splashes over your carpet, it’s a worthwhile add-on. And with 8K Video Snap, you can pull an album of epic high-resolution photos straight from 8K video.4 So you don't have to choose between shooting video or stills. This time you can use both the full 1440p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate if you like, for the sharpest image and the smoothest scrolling. Price, large screen size, the extra camera hardware and higher-than-average weight put these phones into a … With the phone face up on a table, he taps the side of the phone to rock it back and forth. Take full advantage of that super-smooth display — whether that's with S Pen or your favorite “feel by Wacom” EMR® pens.1, Designed to scratch less and protect both front and back, this is the toughest Gorilla Glass in a Galaxy smartphone.2. Never-miss-a-moment in connectivity. Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Available in 512GB, 256GB and 128GB. All you get in the box is a charge cable. The zoom cameras, which have separate 3x and 10x lenses, dig at the extremes of phone photography. Not so much. And these shots really do have far more detail than the 12MP ones, at a cost of lesser dynamic range enhancement and a 40MB file size. Simple as that. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has one of the most useful, most fun-to-use camera arrays ever put into a phone. By This outstanding upgrade means faster processing and more intelligence in every aspect of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.2. Shoot clear images with more speed and significantly less noise, while also controlling exposure time. Showing the rear camera len's layers, the final layer is placed onto the lens. He holds the phone up, then places the phone on a table next to the Galaxy S20 Ultra to compare how the phones look. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G side by side to show the size difference. The image shot with Night Mode comes out with more light and colour than the other photo. Man dancing on a staircase. The main reasons you’re likely to regret buying a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are that it is a little too heavy, or a little too large. Sure, you don’t get the Note series’s largely pointless Air Gestures and the stylus doesn’t slot into a phone. S Pen latency may vary by app. Start 2021 off light. With the 120Hz display, you get both fast touch response and smooth action. “The Galaxy S21 Ultra is in a league of its own.”, “The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera is crazy good. Turn on Super Steady and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G shoots like an action cam. One shot with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G without Super Steady, and the other shot with Super Steady. Samsung says the Galaxy S21 Ultra peaks at 1,500 nits, and the display is clear whatever the weather. Motion Mirror only available on the selfie camera. But the Galaxy S21 Ultra still isn’t at the level of the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the longer lasting phones from Xiaomi and Huawei. You can also choose Samsung.com exclusive colours for no extra charge. Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom Violet. Simply smart.20, 21, That's right, it's the first S Pen for the Galaxy S series — rewriting the rules for mobile by delivering an incredibly realistic pen feeling.22, 23, Galaxy Buds Pro make everyday sounds more epic, syncing so easily it's like they're an extension of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. They’ll simply appreciate how bright and lively they look. Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: an odd glimpse of our phone future, Signal's best privacy and security features. Close-up of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G phone in Phantom Black seen from the rear at an angle, focused on its four cameras: Ultra Wide Camera, Wide-angle Camera, and two Telephoto Cameras. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G Enterprise Editions, the phone that changes everything for your business. Less easy to swallow. He drags from the top to show the Quick bar and Notifications menu, then scrolls in Dark mode. Samsung is all about detail and colour pop, and is not afraid to manipulate contrast. S-Pen support is a huge benefit for some, too, particularly as it is so much cheaper to buy than Apple’s Pencil. Designed with a unique contour-cut camera to create a revolution in photography — letting you capture cinematic 8K video and snap epic stills, all in one go. What colours does Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G come in? A woman is seen from far away standing in front of a building. Marques places his thumb on the Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and many other factors. The Galaxy S21 Ultra supports speeds up to 45W, but the only Samsung charger we had to hand was an 18W, which was slow. There’s no plastic, no obvious steps back in build to save pennies on its manufacture. We don’t mind having to pay for the S-Pen. BUY NOW 2. But you also have to pay for a power adapter. Featuring a quad-camera setup with 108 megapixels and a 10x optical zoom, 8K video recording, a 5000mAH battery and 5G connectivity, is this the ultimate smartphone for keen photographers? He holds the phone in landscape, zooming in closer using the Camera app. Maxing out at a massive 5000mAh, it combines with the new power-efficient display and processor to live on beyond the 24-hour mark.7, 8. The starting RRP of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is £1149/€1249/$1199, which is marginally less than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 256GB model and more than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the top end of the chain. The Galaxy S21 Ultra continues to be the zoom camera king, with the kind of optically enlarged snaps that verge on the magical. Motion Mirror lets you project your phone to your TV so you can follow a workout routine. BUY NOW She switches the ear-tip for a better fit. Krystal Lora is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G box. Actual number of photos and videos that can be stored depends on your camera setting. Krystal Lora is holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black. A cold and dark January is not the best of times to test this power, but it’ll come in handy during the summer. HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favourite show in a flash. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G face down, then Krystal and Marques holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face down. Use Galaxy SmartTag on the things you normally lose, like your keys or your wallet. Disclaimer: 8K Video Snap produces photos of up to 33MP. Introducing Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Samsung’s Plus model doesn’t have a curved glass front. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra takes what made the S20 Ultra great and adds to it in style. But Samsung knows as well as we do most S21 Ultra aren’t going to go pixel peeping through photos of their weekend walk to look for flaws. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and many other factors. It's packaged with what you need — and nothing that will clutter up your drawers. Get a smooth, console-quality gaming experience. Krystal is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in one hand and S21 5G in the other. Samsung.com Services and marketing information, new product and service announcements as well as special offers, events and newsletters. Not advised for beach or pool use. 1. Glass backs are off the menu under £950 and much of the line-up is disappointingly same-y. Values will vary based on model and condition of trade-in. It’s probably clear by now. The phone turns, showing the rear camera, as the light moves across the rear and past the Samsung logo. You lose the microSD slot present in older Samsung flagships, which is not a big deal if you buy the 256GB version for £50 more. Wireless charger requires power connection. S Pen latency may vary by app. But they’re about to get a lot smarter, Sony makes loads of great gear. Packed with the oomph to rule your social feed while effortlessly keeping up with 8K video editing. Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software. The smartphone market’s growth had slowed before 2020. The other two blobs on the back are for the flash and a laser focus aid. The new Exynos 2100 processor seems a marked improvement over last year’s Exynos 990. Every feature feels like it’s been turned up to ultra.”, “5 reasons to buy the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung’s new camera king.”, “I can't speak highly enough of the 120Hz display on the S21 Ultra. Krystal opens the Camera App on Galaxy S21 5G to take a photo. The day-to-day Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra experience will not seem all that groundbreaking if you have a top Samsung from the last year or two, though, because they already set such a high bar. But this is a step up. Adam Speight, The most versatile phone stills camera out there; striking design; now has S-Pen support, Battery life is solid rather than great; charger not included, From £1,149 (128GB) - £1,199 (256GB) tested, What Apple and Samsung should nab from Huawei’s folding phone, OnePlus 9 Pro vs Oppo Find X3 Pro: a win for all the wrong reasons, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is the best budget phone we’ve ever tested, How to wipe your phone, laptop or tablet before you sell it, These are the best Android phones you can buy in 2021, These are the best smartphones for any budget in 2021, Screenshots suck. WHERE TO BUY. By introducing Wacom technology, you can now craft edits, retouch and fine-tune with the low-latency pen. The display's refresh rate adjusts between 10-120Hz based on the content you're viewing. The image shows how crisp a frame from 8K video looks as a photo. *All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions for the product. It has four rear cameras. Requires initial setup of OneDrive syncing on Galaxy device. Marques scrolls through Screen resolution settings, then taps to Display settings and Motion Smoothness.