It's hard to know where to really begin with reviewing this phone, because everything about it is simply amazing! But here goes:
Build Quality & Design: So I was at first a bit apprehensive about the curved display because I wasn't sure how I would feel about it (every other phone I've had had a flat display), but the curve is subtle enough that it's very easy to get used to and actually adds a bit to the ergonomics of the design. The color looks just as stunning in person as it does in photos and the overall design of the phone looks incredible. The phone feels sturdy and the buttons have a very satisfying click to them and the fingerprint sensor has a great placement and works wonderfully.
Display: The 1440p, 120Hz, display on this phone lives up to its reputation of being the best display you can get on a smartphone in 2021. The colors are vibrant and punchy, the clarity is top-notch, the high refresh rate (variable) really makes the phone feel snappy and quick. The touch sensitivity is also great and never feels like I have to put too much effort into moving around the UI.
UI: I was a bit apprehensive of One UI as I hadn't used a Samsung phone since the Galaxy S4 (and the days of the old TouchWiz) and I have been using Pixel/Nexus phones for the last 6 years. I have been pleasantly surprised, though, by how much it retains the core functionalities of stock Android while adding in features that are actually more useful than I would have guessed they would be (having Google One feed to the left of the homescreen is a great addition by Samsung). From the ease of connecting Samsung peripherals (I have Galaxy Buds+ and a Galaxy Watch 3) to the extended screenshot feature to the baked in screen record and everything in between, Samsung has really matured in their UI to now offer a lot of useful add ons while limiting the unnecessary bloat.
Battery: This is the first phone I've had where I really can feel confident that my battery is going to last me the full day if I'm going to be out and about and away from the charger. Even with full 1440p and 120Hz enabled, I'm easily able to achieve 5 to 6 hours of screen on time with roughly 20 to 24 hours of total battery endurance. On days that I don't push the phone as hard, I can get up to 8 or even 9 hours of screen on time and up to 2 days of overall battery endurance. Only on days that I'm scrolling through videos on TikTok, taking a lot of photos and videos, and really just having the screen on all day do I need to charge it even a little before the day is up (and even then getting it to even 50% is enough to give me confidence for hours).
Camera: My last phone was a Google Pixel 3XL which, at the time, was basically the leading smartphone camera and could produce amazing shots every time. I wouldn't say that this camera is as consistently and easily good, but the potential for great shots is even greater with this phone. Occasionally I have to take a few different shots to get the one that I want, but when I get what I want, it looks incredible. And this applies to all of the cameras, which brings me to the second point ... The variety of cameras here makes the experience wonderful. I'll frequently take 3 or 4 different shots utilizing all of the cameras to gain different perspectives and image profiles and nearly every time I get impressive photos from every lens (yes, even the 10x zoom camera can pull off pretty stunning imagery). The camera is definitely a high point for this camera, but you do need to be willing to work with it a bit more than you would on a Pixel or iPhone which are better quick point and shoot cameras, but lack some of the diversity of use that you can get with the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Conclusion: Overall, this phone is just incredible from top to bottom and is by far the best phone that I've ever owned. I would recommend this to anyone that is willing to pay a bit more for a premium device.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | -42% $349.00 List: $599.99 | -20% $399.99 Typical: $499.00 | $259.56 | $354.74 | $334.44 |
| Delivery | — | — | Get it Apr 17 - 21 | — | Get it Apr 16 - 18 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 19 |
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| Sold By | — | OE USA | amcelltech | BidAllies | Learbre Store Inc | WirelessDistrict |
| display size | 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches | — | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches |
| memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| model name | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Galaxy S21 FE | S21 Ultra | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
| operating system | Android 6.0 | Android | Android | Android [version] | Android 11.0 | Android |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi | Wireless | Wi-Fi |
| display type | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | OLED | AMOLED |
| input interface | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | — | touch screen | touch screen stylus pen |
| water resistance | waterproof | waterproof | not water resistant | water resistant | not water resistant | water resistant |
| gps navigation | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| cpu speed | 2.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | — | 2.9 GHz | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| cellular technology | LTE, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, WCDMA | GSM, LTE, 5G | 5G | 3G, 4G | 5G | GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 3.7 x 2.6 inches |
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| Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
| ASIN | B08N3BYNDN |
| Item model number | SM-G998UZSAXAA |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #82,077 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #1,520 in Cell Phones |
| OS | Android 6.0 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC |
| Special features | Bluetooth Enabled, Expandable Memory, LTE, Wireless Charging, Water Resistant |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Scanner Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
| Other camera features | Rear, Front |
| Form Factor | Slate |
| Color | Phantom Silver |
| Battery Power Rating | 5000 |
| Whats in the box | Handset, Travel Adapter, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, USB Connector |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Date First Available | January 14, 2021 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Standing screen display size | 6.8 Inches |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 Milliamp Hours |
| Weight | 229 Grams |
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Most amazing phone ever
This is the most amazing phone I've ever owned.. Up until this point there have been minor improvements on various functionality and speed and so on. This phone has all of that and the most amazing camera you can imagine. As you can see from the photos I posted the night vision is amazing. The picture of my pool area is at night with no moon. If you hold the camera steady enough it will take Photos as if it was daytime. But you can see from the lights on the building that we're in the middle of the night. There's a photo of A naval ship coming in to Naval Station Mayport over the horizon. It's miles away. But as you can see you can zoom in and almost see which ship it is. I also was able to put the camera phone on a tripod, and take that photo of an airplane flying a 30000' or higher. Just holding the phone, I snapped a photo of the moon where you can make out mountains clearly. Amazing! Samsung has really set the bar high on this one.
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