Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra EU

256 GB, Phantom silver, 6.80", Dual SIM, 108 Mpx, 5G
Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Product details

The Galaxy model has convinced various editorial teams and received numerous awards. Don't miss out on the perfect snapshot. Get to know the Galaxy model. Designed to experience video and photography: With stunning 8K resolution, allowing you to use still images directly from the video as photos. Everything you could wish for: a perfect camera, a fast chip, and a powerful battery. Discover it now. Brilliant and well-protected, inside and out. 8K is the highest resolution on a Galaxy smartphone, making your videos look almost cinematic. With 8K and 24 fps, your vlogs and memories can become your little masterpieces that you can upload and watch directly on YouTube. Record a video in one shot, and Single Take will create photos and videos for you to choose from, which you can use for your feed. It's almost like having a personal video editor that trims the images, slows down clips, and eliminates stuttering whenever possible, so you can upload your content directly to Instagram.

Key specifications

Memory
12 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Display size (inches)
6.80"
Image resolution
3200 x 1440 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
5000 mAh
Number of cameras
Quad Camera
Item number
14642523

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
Smartphones
Manufacturer no.
SM-G998BZSGEUB
Release date
29/1/2021
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Phantom silver

Smartphone features

Model range
Galaxy S21
Mobile features
Face Unlock
SAR value
0.71 W/kg

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 11

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6.80"
Screen technology
Dynamic AMOLED
Image resolution
3200 x 1440 pixels
Aspect ratio
20:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Notch
Punch hole
Pixel density
515 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
5G
Connectivity
Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.0
Audio features
Dolby Atmos

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Quad Camera
Camera resolution
108 Mpx
F number main camera
8 f
Main camera angle
83°
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution
12 Mpx
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity
2.20 f
Ultra wide angle camera angle
120°
Camera feature
Wide-angle
Image stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Zoom
Optical zoom
DXOMARK Camera Score
121
Front camera resolution
40 Mpx
F number front camera
2.20 f
Max. Video resolution
7680 x 4320 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Ultra HD 8K
Images per sec. at max. Resolution
60p

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Exynos 2100
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency
2.90 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
12 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Max. memory extension
256 GB

SIM

SIM card type
eSIM, Nano SIM
SIM type
Dual SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Localisation technology
Galileo, GLONASS, GPS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Capacity
5000 mAh
Charging technology
Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging

Durability

Protection type (IP code)
IP68

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Communication standard
Google Assistant

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Data cable

Repairability index

The reparability index
8.2

Product dimensions

Height
8.90 mm
Width
75.60 mm
Length
165.10 mm
Weight
228 g

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Product Safety

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
    0.6 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0.8 %
  • 3.realme
    1.2 %
  • 4.HMD
    1.3 %
  • 4.Motorola
    1.3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.Apple
    3 days
  • 9.Nothing
    3 days
  • 9.Samsung
    3 days
  • 9.Xiaomi
    3 days
  • 13.Gigaset
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Crosscall
    2.1 %
  • 2.Doro
    2.1 %
  • 2.Samsung
    2.1 %
  • 5.Apple
    2.5 %
  • 5.Cat
    2.5 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Very good88/100
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Rank 4 out of 15ImTestDie Top 50 SmartphoneReleaseMarch 2024
  • PositiveHeller
  • PositiveColour-intensive screen
  • PositiveVery good camera quality
  • NegativeSomewhat short battery life
  • Negativesomewhat slow loading

Even when equipped with a 5G module, the S21 Ultra still shines with good performance.

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