Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
34.4Performance37.2
49.1Display56.3
40.8Camera72
36.9Battery46.4
78.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2111 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and battery (+10). Samsung Galaxy S21 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- 540% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 10 MP
- 25% lower weight: 171 g vs 228 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 37
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.8 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 515 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 252,025Top 94% | 263,424+5%Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 127,819+1%Top 79% | 126,989Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 144,909Top 91% | 165,563+14%Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,794Top 88% | 227,841+3%Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 746,547Top 66% | 783,817+5%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 52% | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 56% | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+540% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP+300% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+25% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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