SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone 256GB US Version Smartphone Pro-Grade Camera 8K Video 108MP High Res, Phantom Black
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Product Features
- PRO-GRADE CAMERA: Zoom in close with 100X Space Zoom, and take photos and videos like a pro with our easy-to-use, multi-lens camera..Form_factor : Smartphone.Display resolution maximum:3200 x 1440 pixels
- SHARP 8K VIDEO: Capture your life’s best moments in head-turning, super-smooth, cinema quality 8K Video.
- MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECORD: Create share-ready videos and GIFs with multi-cam recording and automatic, professional-style effects.
- HIGHER RESOLUTION, 100X ZOOM: Get amazing clarity with a dual lens combo of 3X and 10X optical zoom and revolutionary 100X Space Zoom.
- ALL DAY INTELLIGENT BATTERY: Intuitively manages your cellphone’s usage, so you can go all day without charging.
- POWER OF 5G: Experience next-generation connectivity for everything you love to do: more sharing, more gaming, more experiences.
- Battery power consumption depends on usage patterns and results may vary. Devices will work on any compatible network. Wireless voice, data and messaging services are compatible with most GSM networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile and CDMA networks such as Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular
- PRO-GRADE CAMERA: Zoom in close with 100X Space Zoom, and take photos and videos like a pro with our easy-to-use, multi-lens camera..Form_factor : Smartphone.Display resolution maximum:3200 x 1440 pixels
- SHARP 8K VIDEO: Capture your life’s best moments in head-turning, super-smooth, cinema quality 8K Video.
- MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECORD: Create share-ready videos and GIFs with multi-cam recording and automatic, professional-style effects.
- HIGHER RESOLUTION, 100X ZOOM: Get amazing clarity with a dual lens combo of 3X and 10X optical zoom and revolutionary 100X Space Zoom.
- ALL DAY INTELLIGENT BATTERY: Intuitively manages your cellphone’s usage, so you can go all day without charging.
- POWER OF 5G: Experience next-generation connectivity for everything you love to do: more sharing, more gaming, more experiences.
- Battery power consumption depends on usage patterns and results may vary. Devices will work on any compatible network. Wireless voice, data and messaging services are compatible with most GSM networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile and CDMA networks such as Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular
Product Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 3.7 x 2.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
| ASIN | B08P54F6HB |
| Item model number | SM-G998UZKEXAA |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| OS | Android |
| 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 | Smartphone |
| Color | Phantom Black |
| Battery Power Rating | 5000 |
| Whats in the box | 1. Galaxy S21+ 5G 2. C to C Data Cable 3. Ejection Pin |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Date First Available | January 14, 2021 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Standing screen display size | 6.8 Inches |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 12 GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 Milliamp Hours |
| Weight | 7.13 Ounces |
| Charging Time | 1.18 Hours |
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A mind-blowing and incredible experience. I wanted to give this phone some full usage before I wrote my review and I can finally get into full detail. Before I jump into my pros vs cons let’s just mention my personal final thoughts.Get it! Thought over.Whether you are transitioning from Apple to Android or just upgrading, this is without question the correct choice. With the latest chipset, processors, camera array, and intelligent software there are so many possibilities.Pros:1) The battery life is absolutely insane. Now at first I wasn’t sure how I felt about the battery. It seemed average after the first day or two of use. But something clicked half way through the third day of use. I had read from articles and watched YouTube reviews from TechTubers about this intelligent software. I expected them to be referencing the Ai. But it is so much deeper in that. This phone continues to monitor your usage and learn the way you operate with it. Pair it with a smart watch to perfectly shift usage and workload. At no point since purchase has this device seemed to struggle. I can comfortably say this is a 2 day phone easily. 2 days of continuous normal usage before needing a recharge.2) The finger print reader is vastly improved from previous devices and can now be compared to the likes of devices like One Plus. Yes you will have to spend a good minute or so letting every point of your finger be thoroughly mapped out but it has proven to be lightning fast in response.3) This camera…phew. if there was ever a single reason to choose the Ultra variant over the other two it is absolutely due to the camera. Laser focus, combined with smart lenses, and a true melody of beautiful spec options results in a user paradise. One could literally place a fruit, a leaf, and some random option side by side for a shot and notice visible suggestion. The fruit will display a food shot mode. The leaf will suggest aspect ratio options or even the ultrawide/ Auto-Focus macro shot mode. Truly mastering this camera will not only take time but also lot of practice, something I personally look forward to.4) This may seem like something that at first should be obvious. But use of this device just truly feels so effortless and fluid. Everything works how I would want it to, and at just a speed that truly leaves you with a sense of relief.Cons:1) Inevitably as with all Samsung products of course there is some bloatware. But from what I’ve seen it at least is not overwhelming. A few apps I know I’ll never used sprinkled around. But those have just been compiled into a folder and forgotten about.2) To some this may be a nuisance so it’s worth mentioning. Although this device has an Android OS, it is noticeable the amount of strictly Samsung branded apps/Widgets available. It will take some navigating to better arrange your set up to one’s preference. Especially when it comes to something such as utilizing the Google Play Store vs Samsung Store.3) Third but maybe most importantly, given the circumstances everyone is facing due to Covid-19 the price is certainly a factor. Even with sales yes this is a price handset. Yes there was a price drop from last year, but that doesn’t really soften the blow.4) No charging brick. No matter how it is explained or reasoned, the absence of the brick is felt! On first charge I did use a prior usb-C to usb-a charger and wow…..talked about watching paint dry. There was absolutely no way that is truly the best option across the board for all the relevant phone companies. (Ended up buying a usb-c IQ charger from Anker. I think that was like $14 approximately. Definitely an immediate and noticeable remedy, thanks Anker for that save.)If one were to say is this phone worth the 999$-1200$ price tag. Honest answer, absolutely, depending on how one plans to use it. If you want the BEST experience out of the three variants (S21, S21+,S21 ultra) there is only one choice. However if that price point just isn’t within your budget or path of purchase, I can still say the other two options will suffice also.
S21 Ultra, recommendation for all. I upgraded from the Galaxy s8 to the S21 Ultra with 256 gb of storage and 12gb of ram. I will start off by saying go with the Ultra or the base, you pay $200 extra for half an inch of screen on the plus (this is called decoy price, you see this at movies where the popcorn medium is only 1 dollar less than the large, but is 3 more than the small, so you might as well go large.)I’ll give more detial at the end.Camera is super high quality, zoom is incredible. Front camera even takes good pics (I mean I looked good, so should you)Processor is as advertised, insanely fast, even at the standard limited benchmark (there is an enhanced processing mode to take away cpu 70% limit). Desktop mode is great, this phone is almost as fast in Dex as my actual Acer laptop.Battery life is phenomenal, can get 2 full days out of 1 charge if you use the phone less than 4 or 5 hours a day at 1080p res.1440p, super clear and one of the bargaining point for the Ultra over the base. The refresh rate of 120 hz is incredible, I spent the first 10 minutes just swiping on the phone in awe of this. The ultra is also the only version with the curved screen,, the s21 and plus have flat screens.. This phone does an excellent job of cooling, even witha case on. (FYI heat causes the major wear and tear on the internal components like the cpu, so better cooling means better lifespan and performance).Customizable routines allow you to add features to your phone, from automatically silencing when you show up to work or school, automatically going into power save mode at certain times like when you are asleep, or even for when you turn on your Bluetooth headphones your phone can automatically switch to 1440p resolution and turn Dolby atmos on movie mode sound. Dozens of scenarios or time stamps for each feature.If you are the friend that walks on the grass, don’t worry about bringing that bulky charger for when your friends’ phones are about to die, this phone can wireless charge other devices (will stop charging when the phone drops to 30% minimum).If you are concerned about no color options, just remember, I had that beautiful orchid gray s8, and who got to see it? Nobody, because it was hidden behind a lovely teal case for 4 years.If the fact that Samsung dropped their charging from the 45w of the s20 series to a 25w for the s21, rest assured, there is very little added time for charging, and the 25w is less volatile than the 45w. This means, charging does not get the phone as hot, and the battery will have a better lifespan since slower charging is better long term.If you multi task a ton and/or save tons of files, consider spending the extra money to get the 512 gb edition, as it comes with an additional 4gb of ram (16gb total).Ram is what is used to have tabs open, so more ram means more tabs open while still maintaining speed and smoothness. The s21 ultra also has Spen support (need a case that can hold it).Why the ultra or base and not the plus?The s21 has a better ppi (pixel density, higher the density, better the picture) than the s21 plus. They both have the same 8gb of ram, the same storage sizes, same resolution, same cameras, same material, same flat screen, the same backwards wireless charging capability (same for ultra), etc. The only difference is the screen size and that the s21 plus has a 4800 mAh battery while the s21 has a 4000 mAh. The ultra however, offers higher resolution, much higher ppi, the larger screen, larger battery than both (5000mAh). The ultra has much more powerful camera as well, the curved screen, camera features and settings. So if you want all the features and performance and screen resolution (I like the stream movies on my lunch breaks) then go with the Ultra, if you just want to upgrade to the newest and fastest phone, and you don’t need to have 100000 tabs open, get the base s21.
Best Phone I’ve Ever Owned. 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.
For the cost, could’ve been better. So I spent nearly 3 weeks reviewing the Note 20 ultra this phone and the S22 Ultra comparing everything I could watching videos ect. I ultimately went with this over the S22 just because there was a lot of complaints with the S22. I’ve had this phone for just over a month now, and my first impressions on it are somewhat lower than I was hoping for. All of my feelings toward the s21 Ultra are based off of my prior experience with the Note 10+ which I switched over from after I cracked the screen. I figured 2.5 years was a damn good run for it.The Bad: So to start things off I noticed right out of the starting gate that he battery life isn’t quite as good as my Note 10’s was and it tends to get a little hot, however it’s not horrible I still average a day to a day and a half if I let it go all the way dead. Next thing I was a little sad to see the micro sd slot removed, as I’ve liked having a removable memory card for backing up stuff just incase. I strongly feel not including a charging block is just a cash grab, but we won’t get into that lol. The finger print reader was something a lot of video breakdowns raved about, however I feel its pretty bad. I only have my thumbs set for all 4 scans and more times than not it still can’t pick it up. Size is somewhat bulkier, primarily due to the raised camera overlay, which results in the case being somewhat bulkier. Again not horrible but the Note 10+ was just so much slimmer and more comfortable in the hand. Lastly the cost. I bought my Note directly from Samsung for $700 brand new with a pair of galaxy buds and a charger included, so at $1200 this phone should have outperformed my 2.5 year old Note across the board, but to be quite honest its mediocre at best.The Good: So even with all the ranting there is some good with this phone. To start things off the camera has some nice new features. The fact that you can zoom in 100x is pretty impressive, even though at that distance any picture looks like it was taken with a potato. The camera also has a laser auto focus which is pretty interesting to watch in video, the camera will literally adjust to movement without you actually moving. You can notice some slight rendoring differences comparing to the Note 10+ but nothing crazy. Pretty much the only key differences is the Laser Focus and the higher zoom and telephoto capabilities. Next I can say the overall functionality is almost Identical to the Note 10+ aside from slightly faster operating when it’s in 120 hz, so you will notice slightly faster touch response at times. Last but not least the memory on this thing is pretty much on par with the Note 10, both feature a 12gb chip of RAM which is just ridiculous for a phone, so with good internet connection both phones can run videos or games with ease.Conclusion: To be honest the phone is nice, I can’t say it isn’t. It does everything I’d need it to do and a bit more. However when comparing it to my old phone that had a hard 2.5 years of life filled with dusty environments and plenty of drops, it still averaged a full day of battery and fairly decent operation speeds and functions. I just don’t know If I could recommend this phone, if you have an older generation Note (9,10,20) I would honestly probably say to save your money. However If you are in the same boat as I was and need to upgrade due to it being damaged it isn’t a bad phone to go with. That being said I’d almost say it’s worth looking into just having your current phone repaired. All in all the phones good, It suites my needs, but it seems more like an Android Iphone with everything it lacks at this point. I hope maybe Samsung will can make some better improvements in future models, but I guess only time will tell. I’d say I’ve rambled enough though, thanks for reading hopefully my input can help someone make a decision on which way to go.
Perfect phone. On of the best phones I have and still using. Still handles tasks super easy and powerful camera as well.