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.
Epic.In every way
Introducing Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. 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. And with Galaxy's fastest chipset, strongest glass, 5G and an all-day battery, Ultra easily lives up to its name.
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Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom Violet. Here what the experts have to say. Krystal Lora is holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black. New ways of expression. Marques goes into the phone's Camera app and shows the many shooting modes available. He shoots a video in Director's Mode, simultaneously recording footage of the hallway and himself walking. Thao Huynh's selfies show the difference between the camera's Bright Mode and Natural Mode. Marques outside shooting with Galaxy S21 5G. Show-off worthy design. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G face down, then Krystal and Marques holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face down. Close-up of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's rear cameras. Power to fuel expression. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G. Marques scrolls through Screen resolution settings, then taps to Display settings and Motion Smoothness. Galaxy S21 5G on a table with the calculator app in Pop-up view. Marques holding Galaxy S21 5G, then Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Disclaimer: Tech reviewers share their thoughts on the Galaxy S21. No payment was made to create this review. License was obtained for a fee after the content had been posted on YouTube.
Everything about this design is as good as it gets
Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black, showing the rear side of the phone then the sides. With the phone face up on a table, he taps the side of the phone to rock it back and forth. He holds the phone up, then places the phone on a table next to the Galaxy S20 Ultra to compare how the phones look. Marques holds Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face up showing the vivid display. He scrolls through Display settings, tapping Screen resolution and Motion Smoothness. He scrolls through feeds to demonstrate the Super Smooth 120Hz display. Marques Brownlee holds the phone in one hand and competitor phones in the other to show the size difference. Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G put side by side to show the size difference. Marques places his thumb on the Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. He holds the phone in landscape, zooming in closer using the Camera app. He scrolls through the phone settings, tapping Notifications, Wallpaper and Home screen to show the many customizable settings available. He presses the volume button and slides to show the new volume controls. He drags from the top to show the Quick bar and Notifications menu, then scrolls in Dark mode. Marques swipes right from the home screen to reveal a Google discover page. 5000mAh. Snapdragon 888. Exynos 2100. Marques goes into the Battery settings to show 13 hours and 49 minutes left of power after using it. He plays a video then takes photos in the Camera app. In the Camera app, he chooses a selfie color tone. Then he zooms in slowly to 100x using 100X Space Zoom. Close-up of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G cameras. Marques takes a video in Director's Mode, simultaneous recording footage of the hallway and himself walking. In the Camera app, he zooms into 3x, then 10x, 30x and 100x.
I really do love everything we get within the native camera app
Krystal Lora is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G box. She unboxes the phone in Phantom Black and shows the phone's rear side and cameras. She takes out the SIM ejector tool and charging cable from the box. Then she unboxes Galaxy S21 5G in Phantom Violet. She holds the two Galaxy S21 phones side by side. Krystal opens the Camera App on Galaxy S21 5G to take a photo. She unboxes the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds in Phantom Black. Then she opens the case and puts the earbuds in her ears. She switches the ear-tip for a better fit. Krystal is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in one hand and S21 5G in the other. She places her finger on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor and quickly unlocks the phone. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G side by side to show the size difference. She opens the Camera app on Galaxy S21 5G and uses Selfie mode to record a video. Then she opens Director's View and switches between three thumbnails onscreen demonstrating the different camera angles. Krystal is recording a video of herself sitting on a couch with the main Wide-angle camera. Then she opens the Galaxy Buds Pro case to pair with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. She holds the earbuds in her hands.
It's the most vivid and brightest display in a Galaxy smartphone. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G delivers our most stunning experience at 1500 nits, with 100% color volume for accurate and realistic color.
*The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G received a certification from VDE Germany for 100 percent Mobile Color Volume in the DCI-P3 color range, which means your images aren’t washed out and you’ll get unbelievably vivid colors regardless of differing levels of brightness. The display can achieve peak brightness of up to 1500 nits, improving the contrast between dark and light aspects of digital content for a more brilliant picture quality, with a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio to make your mobile experience more immersive.
Eye Comfort Shield
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G adjusts blue light for you at night, cutting down the harmful blue light you see as binge your favorite films.1
*SGS, the world's leading certification company, awarded Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.
Super Smooth 120Hz Display
Our smoothest scrolling screen that keeps up with all your feeds. Incredibly responsive, this display delivers seamless transitions and optimizes the refresh rate based on what you view — saving battery for more of what you love.
S Pen Compatibility
The first S Pen for the Galaxy S series puts precision at your fingertips. By introducing Wacom technology, you can now craft edits, retouch and fine-tune with the low-latency pen. Take full advantage of that super-smooth display ? whether that's with S Pen or your favorite "feel by Wacom” EMR® pens.2
1. Eye Comfort Shield is ‘off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings.
2. S Pen latency may vary by app. S Pen sold separately.
Scene of a man dancing in front of an architectural structure, shot with 8K on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. A still image is taken from the video using 8K Video Snap. The image shows how crisp a frame from 8K video looks as a photo.
Take epic portraits right out of 8K video
8K Video is the highest resolution video available in a smartphone — that's four times as many pixels as 4K. Record in 8K 24fps and get crisp footage that looks better than the cinema, then upload and watch right on YouTube.
And with 8K Video Snap, you can pull epic high-resolution photos straight from 8K video.4 So you don't have to choose between shooting video or stills.
*YouTube is a trademark of Google LLC.
S Pen compatibility means you can finesse and fine-tune while editing your videos down to the last frame, with precision that your finger simply can't touch.
Man dancing on a staircase. One shot with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G without Super Steady, and the other shot with Super Steady. The one shot with Super Steady is clear and detailed.
SUPER STEADY OFF
SUPER STEADY ON
Turn on Super Steady and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G shoots like an action cam. AI stabilization eliminates the bumps, delivering gimbal-smooth video when you're on the move.
Super Smooth 60fps Video does just what it says — shoots at 60fps for a smooth, detailed view when you play back the moment. Dynamic frame rate in FHD Auto Mode captures smoother video during the day — then switches to 30fps for brighter video in low light.
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40MPSELFIE CAMERA
12MPULTRA WIDE CAMERA
108MPWIDE-ANGLE CAMERA
10MPTELEPHOTO CAMERAS
PRO-GRADE CAMERA
The highest resolution possible on a smartphone
108MP
Crop, crop and crop again
The 108-megapixel camera captures so much detail, you can pinch in and reveal even more shots within.5 This camera quality expresses rich color data for true-to-life details and hues ? that don't get washed out in the sun.
A woman seen standing on the other side of a building. As you zoom in you see she's holding an umbrella. As you zoom in further, you see her clearly. Zoom all the way in and you see a close-up of her umbrella.
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 features 3x and 10x telephoto optical lenses that switch the further you zoom in. Then using our revolutionary double folded lens and AI-enhanced Super Resolution, you can get closer to the action without stepping closer.1
Zoom Lock
Ensures you get a steady shot, even without the tripod. 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. You can also activate it by simply tapping the screen.
1. 100X Space Zoom includes 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x digital zoom with AI Super Resolution technology. Zooming in past 10x may cause some image deterioration.
Studio-like Portrait mode is now enhanced by AI to deliver the ideal lighting in your photos — analyzing faces, lighting angles and direction and mapping depth of field.
BTS members are in room. Time for a selfie? V picks up a Galaxy S21 and takes a selfie. Disclaimer: Selfie. Screen Image simulated. UX/UI subject to change. Disclaimer: Selfie. Screen Image simulated. Looking good! Jin is playing darts. What a shot! J-Hope holds up a Galaxy S21 to take a photo of Jin. My turn! Stay focused. S21 UI in Portrait Mode. Disclaimer: Portrait Mode. Screen image simulated. UX/UI subject to change. Jin looks at the S21 camera before throwing a dart. Ace every shot. It's a bullseye. RM goes to the window and takes a selfie. Nice! Disclaimer: Selfie. Screen Image simulated. Each of the members hang up their own printed selfie on the wall. An S21 is on a table screen facing down. Galaxy S21 Series 5G. Disclaimer: Model and color may vary by country and carrier. Disclaimer: Portrait Mode. Image simulated. Samsung Galaxy BTS
NIGHT MODE
Captures night like a dream
The Bright Night sensor is our biggest leap in low light photography, capturing bright, vivid colors in the dark of night. Shoot clear images with more speed and significantly less noise, while also controlling exposure time.3
It's dark and Jungkook is asleep on the sofa. Jimin is playing the piano and the Galaxy S21 is in front of him on the piano. Suga walks into the room. So dark... Suga holds up the Galaxy S21 to take a photo from the rear camera. I see you! Close up of Jimin. Disclaimer: Night Mode. Screen Image simulated. UX/UI subject to change. Photo of Jimin. Disclaimer: Night Mode. Image simulated. Suga sits down at the piano as Jimin gets up with the Galaxy S21 in his hand. Jimin walks over to Jungkook asleep on the sofa and holds the S21 up to take a photo. Suga makes a loud noise on the piano. Wake up! Jimin takes a photo of Jungkook who is sitting up on the sofa. Disclaimer: Night Mode. Screen image simulated. UX/UI subject to change. Gotcha! Image of Jungkook. Disclaimer: Night Mode. Image simulated. The three members walk away from their printed photos on the wall. The S21 in different colors are on a table screen facing down. An S21 is on a table screen facing down. Galaxy S21 Series 5G. Samsung Galaxy BTS. Disclaimer: Model and color may vary by country and carrier.
PERFORMANCE
We call itUltrafor a reason
5NM PROCESSOR
The fastest chip ever in Galaxy
2X
FASTER AI3
20%
FASTER CPU3
35%
FASTER GPU3
UP TO16GB
RAM
Galaxy's first 5nm processor packs epic power and speed. This outstanding upgrade means faster processing and more intelligence in every aspect of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.3
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
*16GB of RAM available with 512GB storage Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G model. 12GB of RAM available with 256GB and 128GB Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G models.
SECURITY
Lock it up
The Knox security platform delivers a high level of security, protecting your phone from the chip up and giving you more confidence in your data and app permissions. It also features Samsung Knox Vault to keep your biometric authentication data under wraps. And the larger Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor improves latency and dry finger recognition for fast, accurate unlocking.3
Sky over architectural structure goes from night to dawn to show the 5000mAh battery's long-lasting power.
INTELLIGENT BATTERY
All-day power has outdone itself
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's Intelligent Battery outlasts the day — even on 5G. 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
Super Fast Charging delivers more than 50% charge in just 30 minutes with the 25W Travel Adapter.9
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 gives you a quick power-up, without the cable.10
Wireless PowerShare lets you use your phone to charge your buds, watch or a friend’s phone.11
*The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) was established in 1995 to support and accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB compliant devices. 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. This certification can be found on www.usb.org.
STORAGE
Save your memories with peace of mind
With up to 512GB of built-in memory, you can store thousands and thousands of high-resolution photos and videos.12, 13
OneDrive lets you automatically sync your files to the cloud so they’re protected and easy to access from all your devices.14
WATER RESISTANT
A little water doesn't hurt
IP68 rated protection15
5G
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favorite show in a flash. Our industry-leading 5G-compatible chipset ensures you're one step ahead with every upload and download.16, 17, 18 And HyperFast Wi-Fi, the world's first Wi-Fi 6E, reaches high speeds so you stay connected quickly and reliably.19
Dual SIM lets you use a nano SIM and eSIM for two data plans in one device.20
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favorite show in a flash. Our industry-leading 5G-compatible chipset ensures you're one step ahead with every upload and download.16, 17, 18 And HyperFast Wi-Fi, the world's first Wi-Fi 6E, reaches high speeds so you stay connected quickly and reliably.19
Dual SIM lets you use a nano SIM and eSIM for two data plans in one device.20
HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favourite show in a flash. Our industry-leading 5G-compatible chipset ensures you're one step ahead with every upload and download.16, 17, 18 And HyperFast Wi-Fi, the world's first Wi-Fi 6E, reaches high speeds so you stay connected quickly and reliably.19
Dual SIM lets you use a nano SIM and eSIM for two data plans in one device.20
With the 120Hz display, you get both fast touch response and smooth action. Pair that with 5G and Wi-Fi 6E to keep you connected in real time — and you'll take your game to the next level.
Enhanced Game Booster
Game Booster's new Priority Mode ensures you stay focused on your game by blocking calls and notifications — so you can take full advantage of Ultra performance. Plus, our AI-based solution monitors your device usage and automatically adjusts your settings for the best experience — regulating temperature, battery and memory all while you play.
Big Screen Chat with Google Duo is a new way to catch up with a friend or loved one, dialing up the fun with colorful backgrounds.18, 19, 21 It's easy to stay close to those who matter with just a tap.
*Image simulated for illustration purposes.
*Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC.
*Big Screen Chat can be accessed through the Smart View feature in Google Duo, located within the in-call controls.
Motion Mirror lets you project your phone to your TV so you can follow a workout routine. As you keep in step, you'll see your moves right alongside your instructor.21, 22
LINK TO WINDOWS
Your phone, on your PC
Experience the power of running mobile apps right from your Windows 10 PC. Pin apps to the Start menu or taskbar for easy access and get right to work — it all starts when you connect your Galaxy phone to Your Phone Apps.
*Users must link their Galaxy smartphones to their Windows 10 PC through 'Link to Windows’ on phone and Your Phone App on PC, follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into same Microsoft account. Link to Windows is preloaded on select Galaxy devices. Some Link to Windows features may require Galaxy smartphone to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the PC.
*Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens or may require a touch screen to be able to interact with them.
GALAXY SMARTTAG
Keep Tags on what's important
Use Galaxy SmartTag on the things you normally lose, like your keys or your wallet.23 The SmartThings Find app on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G tells you the object's last location, making it easy to track it down.24 Tag it. Find it. Simply smart.
S Pen is precision at your fingertips
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.25, 26
Galaxy Buds Pro make everyday sounds more epic, syncing so easily it's like they're an extension of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. One tap and you're hearing clear, defined audio.27
Unboxing the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Hands present the S21 Ultra 5G box. Disclaimer: 5G network availability may vary depending on the country, network provider and user environment. Hands open the box and a brand new S21 Ultra 5G is taken out. The Quick Start Guide is shown. There's also an Ejection Pin and Data Cable. Film is peeled off the back of the S21 Ultra 5G. Another piece of film is peeled off the rear camera. The rear is shown from various angles. The S21 Ultra 5G is flipped to show the front. The S21 Ultra 5G is placed face down on a table. An S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Silver appears from beneath the S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black and the two lie face down side by side. Phantom Black. Phantom Silver. Disclaimer: Image simulated. Color availability may vary by country or carrier. Three S21 Ultra 5G phones in different colors are face down side by side. Exclusive on Samsung.com. Phantom Titanium. Phantom Navy. Phantom Brown. Disclaimer: Image simulated. Color availability may vary by country or carrier. Close up of S21 Ultra 5G rear. Close up of S21 Ultra 5G rear camera. Hand holds up S21 Ultra 5G showing the front. 6.8" Infinity-O Display. Disclaimer: Measured diagonally, Galaxy 21 Ultra 5G's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. Upper half of S21 Ultra 5G shows front camera hole. 40MP Selfie Camera. S21 Ultra 5G rotates to show the rear cameras. 12MP Ultra Wide Camera. 108MP Wide-angle Camera. 10MP Telephoto Camera (10x). Laser AF. LED Flash. 10MP Telephoto Camera (3x). The S21 Ultra 5G is being charged with a cable. S21 Ultra 5G is charged 87%. 5,000mAh Battery (typical)*. Disclaimer: Sequence shortened. Image simulated for illustrative purpose. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Welcome UI is onscreen. Disclaimer: Sequence shortened. Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Hand places S21 Ultra 5G down next to the box, cable and ejection pin. Disclaimer: Travel adapter sold separately. In-box items may vary by country or region. Now, start exploring your Galaxy. Samsung.com. Samsung
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has a total of four rear cameras and one 40MP selfie camera. The rear cameras include: one 108MP Wide-angle Camera, one 12MP Ultra Wide Camera and two 10MP Telephoto Cameras.
Yes, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with the Super Smooth 120Hz display. The display's refresh rate adjusts between 10-120Hz based on the content you're viewing.
Yes, you can use an electronic SIM, known as eSIM, with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. 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.
S Pen is sold separately. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G supports Wacom technology, making it compatible with S Pens from other Galaxy devices as well as feel by Wacom EMR® products.
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