Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra is shaping up as the ultimate cameraphone but aside from its cameras, it's also at the top of the food chain in all other smartphone aspects. In this video, we have the Exynos version of the S21 Ultra and we cover its top features, build and screen quality, battery life, and performance. We'll leave the camera aspects for another in-depth video.
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[video timestamps/chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:46 Design and build, IP68
1:30 6.8’’ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with QHD resolution
2:44 S-Pen stylus support
3:14 Battery life test (5,000mAh)
3:38 No in-box charger, charging speed test
4:00 Wi-Fi 6E
4:10 Quad camera specs
4:31 Selfie camera specs
4:47 Daylight image quality
5:44 Low-light image quality
6:42 Selfies
6:53 Video quality
7:08 Camera recap
7:28 Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
7:36 Stereo speakers and audio quality
8:01 No headphone jack, microSD slot
8:19 Exynos 2100 performance
9:03 Samsung One UI 3.1 over Android 11
9:49 Conclusion
Пікірлер: 600
Our dedicated Galaxy S21 Ultra camera review is now up: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YquAwdOImNHZqbg.html
@kwamebonsu5735
3 жыл бұрын
Dhope
@B_noJ
3 жыл бұрын
How come you didn't review how it opens from sleep mode. You have to basically POUND on the phone to get it to open. You can no longer push the home button or swipe it to open it. They offer a double tap to open and close but 2/3 of the time it won't open. Turning on the open when picked up mode works half of the time too...
@Shielamaeednalaga
2 жыл бұрын
Sir I hope I can whatch you every day I hope I can change it even If i buy a phone or buy a phone for me please please birthday gift in to my self becuase my birthday is October 21
@fahedjavaid1
Жыл бұрын
Can you HELP/GUIDE: MY S21 Ultra is taking blur (not focused) videos when i turn steady on in videos, also nigh Photos are coming out to be sort of grained,
The amazing thing about this channel, in all my years of watching their videos, I don't recall them telling (or begging) people to like and subscribe, yet, they have 1.21 million subscribers!
@Matthew-nl9kd
3 жыл бұрын
Because they know desperation is not attractive! :)
@MKR3238
3 жыл бұрын
Also the fact that they refrain from using Clickbait thumbnails and titles
@Nisamkalodi
Жыл бұрын
True
When phones are getting 16gb ram and my phone still has 16gb storage :")
@thokozanigab
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr😭🕯
@aryapramudya2345
3 жыл бұрын
Feelsbadman
@nurkeyali8325
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, buy a xiaomi 64gb redmi note 9 it has 64gb for 170 dollars
@hijacked6663
3 жыл бұрын
Or a poco x3 for 230$
@isaaclyonsf1
3 жыл бұрын
@@nurkeyali8325 or a Huawei y9 prime 2019, 128gb storage and it has a bezel less display.
I follow gsm arena since 2008, The calmest review Hahahhaaha
I think the S21 Ultra looks amazing.
@thesopranosdynasty
3 жыл бұрын
it looks like an m51 from the front lol
This looks like a really great phone! But remember not long ago you can get everything on a flagship phone such as headphone jack, expandable storage, ir blaster, removable battery, included headphones and charger for a lot less. What happened??
@spacexplorer_
3 жыл бұрын
I'm expecting a reply saying “capitalism” even though communism wouldn't solve it
@somratkhan8688
3 жыл бұрын
Apple with eNvIrOnMeNt happened.
@rpospeedwagon
3 жыл бұрын
Only compromise I find acceptable is the "easily replaceable battery" in exchange for a more solid build. It sounds like phone repair shops can still replace batteries. It just takes an expert.
@rpospeedwagon
3 жыл бұрын
@@spacexplorer_ Correct. If people held onto their older phones from two years ago, it would have "forced" keeping the headphone jack and etc. People, writ large, decided that these features weren't *that* important, unfortunately.
@bigz-0029
3 жыл бұрын
@@rpospeedwagon a headphone jack in 2021?
Rewind to 2012 when I was super excited for the Note 2 launch and Gsmarena was the only authentic webpage, and would wait for their review to come reviewing every aspect category wise. Well time has flown and here I am nitpicking every aspect of the phone before pre ordering s21 ultra as if it would even matter in practical usage. Miss those simpler real life reviews that matters. And as always GSMARENA keeps it simple and real..
Can you HELP/GUIDE: MY S21 Ultra is taking blur (not focused) videos when i turn steady on in videos, also nigh Photos are coming out to be sort of grained,
I'm gonna wait for 2 years for this phone to drop in price and get it.
@jamicl2580
3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@georgedeguzman8519
3 жыл бұрын
Same but soon getting S10 plus
@selw0nk
3 жыл бұрын
By then you will get one year of software updates.
@jamicl2580
3 жыл бұрын
I have the S10 Plus currently. Same 6.8" screen and lighter, not as heavy as this 220gram Ultra beast. I highly recommend the S10 Plus. Best phone I've ever had, not even close. 😎🦅🇺🇲🙏
@GAMIR_SFM
3 жыл бұрын
@@selw0nk doesn't matter, i got the Note9 here and i can still use my apps and stuff normally.
This channel could have been much bigger. They made the best in depth reviews online from the beginning of smartphones.
@k88kee
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly there's just a bit too much spec reading for my liking, but on the whole it's good but not earth shattering
Can you used this with your Samsung galaxy active 2 watch? I want to know before I get this phone
Hello , What camera are you using to record your videos
Very nice detailed review, I like the chill tempo tracks as well, good job !!!
Can you do a review of the Pro settings with the cameras? It would be great to know these capabilities for those who want complete control of photography. Thanks also for a fine review.
Good to see one of the OG websites doing great KZread videos..
Can you take pictures with the Note 20 spen on the s21 ultra?
I ordered mine yesterday and it should be here Friday fingers crossed. I was worried about watching any reviews incase I'd made a massive mistake. Thanks to your review I can relax and just looks forward to getting my hands on it.
@Detroitsports116
2 жыл бұрын
Can you update me before I upgrade, Its either the s21 ultra or pixel 6 pro
@sweetdee2845
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@lexys.6640
2 жыл бұрын
Hows it going?
How to tune display to great accuracy for s21 ultra ?
Great review. Thanks You got a new subscriber 👍
Hi Declan here in Ireland best wishes and love your comments on phones have a quick question am looking at buying Samsung s21ultra 512gb the two questions I have is the phone ram at 16gb ram or is at a lower ram and the most important question I have is that I am on the 4g network on Vodafone in Ireland and knowing the Samsung s21ultra is a 5g phone can the settings be changed on the phone so that it is connected over to 4g network connectivity constantly at band width 20/800 would be great if you know this info cheers and have a great day 🤟🤟🙋🙋
What is the name of the game as seen at around 8:19?
One con i found was notification tones and ringtones cannot be used separately on apps or phone functions...
Wow really love your content this is amazing. What is your preferred editing software you use for filmmaking, I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through film!
You sir are the most hyped tech reviewer out there. You could just hear the hype on his voice...
I ordered the 512g model. So I don't have to worry about not having a SD card.
Getting mine tomorrow!
Nice to hear his voice
Thanks for great review. I am convinced. Going to order one now :)
Great review as always
Dude you have a great voice
How much wider is this screen vs the S10+??
Isn't night mode made for night shots, I don't understand the issue here...
So how’s the video quality at night?
Hi , wheres the nice outside shots filmed ? Looks like Eastern Europe ?
Another good review! Keep going
What's the price on the 256,516 storage?
This channel is the bible for buying phone. I change my phone twice a year and wasted lotsa money for a niche improvement. So I came here everytime and haven't been changing my note 10+ since then.
Honestly i’m an apple person, i have an iPhone 12 but after seeing this phone all over k-dramas and k-pop i starting investigating and now i want to switch 🥲
@huzb___
3 жыл бұрын
Don't the best samsung is s21 ULTRA and best iphone is 12 pro max etc
@leilanny
3 жыл бұрын
Same - I have an iPhone 12, but iPhone is so boring honestly. Thinking about switching to the S21 Ultra
The two holes above the camera (upper left edge) are those speakers or mics? I accidentally pushed a sim card ejector, mic works, speakers work but I still get annoyed this happened, what are these holes mate? Cheers.
@Dragon-ww3hc
2 жыл бұрын
One is for speaker one for barometer sensor I think so ..
Is that even enough storage without a sd card.?
I preordered this phone and the pro headphones I cant wait lol
image processing seems to be terrible with exynos variants compared to sd variants
thanks from Philippines
Good review.. thanks bro
hopefully. Later next year in September or early October I can buy a Samsung galaxy s21 ultra🙏🙏🙏
Best intro ever
Is super amoled better than amoled 2x?
6:42 Isn't the selfie cam a 40 megapixel one?
Hi, does anyone know if the Exynos 2100 version of this phone has the new improved 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner then the Snapdragon one has?
@namcicle2309
3 жыл бұрын
The fingerprint scanners are the same, is just the chip On that note, the Exynos is still worse, but it's much better then the 990
Pre ordered will coming tomorrow. So excited..plus Watch 3..
@bien4u
3 жыл бұрын
i thought the release will be on the 29th?
@ronaldocamaclang4302
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that's the schedule date but samsung emailed me yesterday that they gonna send it Jan.27 tomorrow Via FedEx..
@JaviierG
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldocamaclang4302 I'm getting mine today
im worried that the camera bump is not scratch resistant
I can afford to buy it now after 3 years 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@MrDevilman80
2 ай бұрын
Me too haha
@godspoweronuoha5367
19 күн бұрын
😂 same here, I will get mine by Friday 😅😅😅
@Night_lifeC
4 күн бұрын
Its super cheap now..less than 600
Waw amazing brother
Wait, so how do you chargr the phone without an adapter?
@NightOwlGramma
3 жыл бұрын
Any 10 - 25W block, PC, even my tv can charge it and I have a wall outlet with usb built in .. anything with a usb port basically since it comes with the cable at least
@Kambiz.Techno_geek
3 жыл бұрын
You have to buy one....
How to subscribe your #newsletter?
I picked up a perfect 21ultra couple of months back. It's still a bad ass phone!❤❤❤
@oshikiri999
6 ай бұрын
Does it record pretty good video?
I really like the narrator's voice lol but it's unfortunate that the popular Phantom Violet is excluded from the S21 Ultra series, but available in the lower versions.
I got my s21 ultra on the 25th of Jan. Pre order deliveries began for us here in India. You are spot on with the image processing issues. I'm noticing extreme oversharpening in the images coming out of this camera. The selfies are even worse. I can't believe how this happening. I'm coming from the s20 ultra and I'm surprised how Samsung has managed to make the camera even worse. I know it's very early and there might be updates, but we've seen what updates really bring. It's Samsung! I don't have much hope. The s20 ultra remained a bad camera throughout last year. You're the only channel that has brought up the image processing issues. Kudos! Nobody else is doing this. All reviews are raving about the camera on this. My iPhone 11 pro max takes better photos with more consistent image processing.
@nipunsharma5351
3 жыл бұрын
For those who care- try taking photos of plants, leaves, tree barks and zoom into them. Notice how there is a water color painting like effect. Photos of half-shade half-sunlit areas expose poor processing even further. There is weird grain, oversharpening and just plain horrible artifacts.
Also tell us how much battery and performance is different in Exynos and Snapdragon
What about portrait, does it use 3x tele camera? Tnx 😊
@dorisklopotkin9862
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly not.
The ultrawide lens also got ois!
I want this phone also geometry dash is one of my main games and I would want to transfer from 60 to 120hz in the future.
Well, you've convinced me. Just put in my order for the 512GB version and I'm super excited!
@lexys.6640
2 жыл бұрын
How is it going for you?
@karmapolice911
2 жыл бұрын
@@lexys.6640 I think it's great!
@habeebahmustapha2623
Жыл бұрын
@@karmapolice911 how is it going 9 months later any issues?
@karmapolice911
Жыл бұрын
@@habeebahmustapha2623 still awesome, no issues.
Have you guys managed to solve ads monetization issue with the hacker?
Thanks for the great review guys. Quick and on point. Pre-ordered mine.
What is with xiaomi mi 11 vs
Goat phone, and also goat admin🏆
Awesome phone, and yes still waiting samsung re-release 1TB internal memory option 🤣
For me as a Samsung user, the removal of the microSD card (which is still the best way to use SmartSwitch back up rather than their PC/Mac counterpart) slot and the removal of wall adapter is basically the most hypocrite and lowest blow Samsung had ever been so far. And although the intention in adding S-Pen functionalities is good on their newest flagship the implementation sounds very wrong from the very beginning. Cuz apart from that's what made Note series special that's by far a very redundant thing to do. And although S21 Ultra is very good compare to Note20 Ultra (atleast here in the Philippines where they sell 2 Note20 Ultra; a 5G with 12GB RAM, which is carrier exclusive & a non-5G with an inferior 8GB RAM inferior than its predecessor Note10+, which is still my phone at the time of this comment) the omissions Samsung did to their latest flagship is a tough and bitter pill to swallow for most of us and asking to pay $1400 (local price of an unlocked S21 Ultra 256GB here in the Philippines) is just another insult to the injury Samsung has made when they did drastic changes on the way they sell their phone. For now I'm staying with my Note10+ until it essentially stops getting any major Android updates which is likely by end of 2022. I'll give S21 Ultra a PASS for now.
@lexys.6640
2 жыл бұрын
So happy someone else is upset at the loss of sd card slots too.
Can't wait ☺️
Another Savage review, love this channel... 👍
Good review👏
Superb 👍👍👍
I'm trying to get that intro song it's so refreshing and peaceful, whats it called? anyone... please..
@antonioestevez5958
3 жыл бұрын
Pomelo by Jobii
@athumanjumannesaid5107
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonioestevez5958 Thanks mate..
Cannot believe you did talk about the SIM card slots. HOW MANY
GMS ARENA IS ALWAYS GREAT. Thank you.👍👍🤪🏖️🌊🇭🇺🇨🇦.
People shouldn't buy a phone based on the camera specs, they should buy a dedicated camera for that, like an EOS R5.
Shit, I hope they bring back the MicroSD card slot. I like having the extra space for downloads for offline use when I'm outdoors.
@lbeetech
3 жыл бұрын
Get a USB stick, you really don't need the MicroSD slot
@lbeetech
3 жыл бұрын
@ConcreteComa Many people don't use the USB slot, that's why they took it away...
@lbeetech
3 жыл бұрын
@ConcreteComa Not cost cutting, external storage isn't as fast. Some people were putting in cheap cards and were degrading performance of the phone.
@lbeetech
3 жыл бұрын
@ConcreteComa I live in reality...
@ibrahimalalmai4046
3 жыл бұрын
Do you still have an offline life!!!
Hey guys, I'm one of those poor people that buy quality phones new, after they've been out for a year or two. I m looking at the the s21 , but I'm a front facing stereo speakers guy. What do y'all think of the s21 vs the Xperia 1 mark 2 or 3? For speaker performance? They both have great screens, great cameras and other great features, but it's loud good, unmuffled speakers i want. I'm a Pixel 3xl user now. Thanks 👍
Do Not Disturb for calendar events? Apparently Samsung doesn't license this critical feature, and access to the background timer has been changed, so you cannot install a third-party app to enable this feature. Background: If you schedule a 2-hr meeting in Google Calendar, 0900-1100, it appears as "busy" and the option to enable Do Not Disturb would keep your phone quiet, automatically. Now this is no longer possible; it must be done manually. Really?!
Anybody know how much storage is used up straight out of the box?
@welshlad6427
3 жыл бұрын
Will let you no when I get mine Friday.
@philliplightning
3 жыл бұрын
@@welshlad6427 please do. Mines coming a little later in February. I'm sure the 256gb will be plenty, but it has been a while since I've had to concern myself with how much storage I have.
@welshlad6427
3 жыл бұрын
@@philliplightning I’ve ordered the 256 version also. Will definitely let you know 👍
@mr.mahiuddin
2 жыл бұрын
@@welshlad6427 u haven't said anything still
@welshlad6427
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.mahiuddin sorry mate. I now have an iPhone 13 Pro as prefer iOS. Can’t remember what storage came out of the box. Good phone tho 👍🏻
Hi love your vids i dont have the money for a flagship phone but want a good phone camera one that dont blur when my kids move an inch any make i have about £300 what would you recommend please help. I've had my honor play for years now and i need a upgrade
No Bluetooth?
I went to the mall today. And I must say that the S21 (Phant. Violet) has a modern design. While the S21 Ultra (Phant. Black) being the stealthiest of all the S21 family, is also the most elegant smartphone today imo. Idk but the camera design made it more prestigious. 🖤🔥
Good Review!
This team is the luckiest on the world. They touch all the best phones.
Phone looks good, this review was met
The most soothing reviewer voice in KZread. I was waiting for your review will
@karmadel786
3 жыл бұрын
😂 Calm doon mate
@RodolphosTechchannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@karmadel786 he is cute
Nice
I just ordered it
I'm going to miss stock Android on my pixel 4xl. But I couldn't pass up a deal on this phone. Got it for $800 off
@bigmaxcc
3 жыл бұрын
I never give my pixel 4 xl it's my D D along side my 12p m
What camera are you using Will
ULTRA Review 💪😎
Have my s21 ultra now and it's a great phone. Don't regret my decision one bit.
So it comes with a S Pen but it doesn't hold the spen in the phone? Is that what im hearing?
This is the first review I've seen that found fault with the 10x zoom.
@herocalibo7055
3 жыл бұрын
This is the first review I have seen that complained about the main camera.
@Lansky1213
3 жыл бұрын
Facts.
@13Humanbeing
3 жыл бұрын
@@herocalibo7055 Thats quite normal for a 10x Zoom. It has limitations for sure...
@danieljansson964
3 жыл бұрын
It's very difficult to find honest reviews. Can't trust many youtubers. Optical quality of 10x looks mediocre even in good lightning.
Following since 2007
I have a One +7 pro... How much of an upgrade is this?
@therealestmc85
3 жыл бұрын
Besides the camera I didn't think this would be much of an upgrade.
@HHTP6
3 жыл бұрын
big camera update and slightly better screen not worth it
good review
Can someone help me out? I'm getting the s21 ultra this Friday, but without charger obviously. Now I'm getting the charger adapter the 11th of February. Can I use my galaxy s9 charger with the s21 ultra without harming the battery ?
@adelioskampos8090
3 жыл бұрын
Yes no prob
@socksnbiscuits
3 жыл бұрын
Order it from Samsung's website if possible. They have a $200 credit for accessories right now.
@welshlad6427
3 жыл бұрын
Charge it wireless.
@muhammadqasimrana4387
3 жыл бұрын
Ofcourse you can use any charger, no issues