8K Video is the highest resolution video available in a Galaxy smartphone — that's four times as many pixels as 4K. Pre-order your Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra today. Marques goes into the Battery settings to show 13 hours and 49 minutes left of power after using it. You don’t get one in the box but Samsung sells them for £35, or a standard Note 20 stylus works just fine. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the first phones powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip, which is complemented by 12GB or 16GB of RAM. Zooming in past 10x may cause some image deterioration. Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G put side by side to show the size difference. This certification can be found on www.usb.org. A cold and dark January is not the best of times to test this power, but it’ll come in handy during the summer. And if you aren’t wedded to the idea of buying a Samsung, that last part is probably the only one that truly matters: the camera. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black is seen from the side, with contour lighting highlighting the side of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. There’s no plastic, no obvious steps back in build to save pennies on its manufacture. She holds the earbuds in her hands. Samsung’s Plus model doesn’t have a curved glass front. HyperFast 5G lets you download a whole season of your favourite show in a flash. Featuring a quad-camera setup with 108 megapixels and a 10x optical zoom, 8K video recording, a 5000mAH battery and 5G connectivity, is this the ultimate smartphone for keen photographers? A woman seen standing on the other side of a building. Other wireless chargers compatible with WPC support wireless charging under 5W. At times you can see this DR boost straining against the very limits of the hardware. The image shows how crisp a frame from 8K video looks as a photo. It will reliably last a full day for most people most of the time. Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. Never-miss-a-moment in connectivity. By Are you sure to remove this product? Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Samsung says the Galaxy S21 Ultra peaks at 1,500 nits, and the display is clear whatever the weather. *Charging adapter and earphones sold separately. Actual performance improvements may vary depending on testing conditions. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a new kind of value proposition from Samsung. It also features Samsung Knox Vault to keep your biometric authentication data under wraps. All you get in the box is a charge cable. 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. *This certification can be found on www.sgs.com. Maximum image cropping is subject to display resolution and the original image size. 5G functionality requires compatible network connection and tariff. Use of eSIM on Galaxy device may be enabled by software update or disabled in some countries where it is purchased. Andrew Williams. And there’s another hit Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra feature: S-Pen support. In the Camera app, he zooms into 3x, then 10x, 30x and 100x. You can also activate it by simply tapping the screen. He holds the phone up, then places the phone on a table next to the Galaxy S20 Ultra to compare how the phones look. Start 2021 off light. S Pen latency may vary by app. Pre-Order a Neo QLED and claim up to £500 cashback¹⁸, All new Samsung energy efficient washing machines and dryers, Get Inspired by the Life and Stories of Women with Samsung. In some comparisons its images don’t look all that different to those of other superzoom cameras like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Huawei P40 Pro or Oppo Find X2 Pro. Samsung must be feeling the pressure. Copyright© 1995-2021 Samsung. Apple’s top iPhone 12 lasts longer. Man dancing on a staircase. We like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera. Samsung’s phone shipments last year failed to reach 300 million for the first time in nine years, not helped by Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Realme and Xiaomi finally nibbling into Western markets. Then she opens the Galaxy Buds Pro case to pair with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. And some real progress in the camera tech. Exynos 2100. It’s a more striking phone, and pushes further at the limits of mobile photography with advanced HDR and a dedicated 10x zoom. Shadows are lifted to the extreme, and in a manner that doesn’t have the flattening effect seen in earlier (non-Samsung) phones that take HDR too far. You get awe from the tech heads, and ambivalence from everyone else as they come to terms with how big that camera platform is. Glass backs are off the menu under £950 and much of the line-up is disappointingly same-y. By The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has one of the most useful, most fun-to-use camera arrays ever put into a phone. Marques Brownlee holds the phone in one hand and competitor phones in the other to show the size difference. Every action feels exceptionally responsive and smooth.”, “The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has all the makings of becoming the best Android phone around.”. Record in 8K 24fps and get crisp footage that looks better than the cinema, then upload and watch right on YouTube. Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown are available to complement the contour-cut camera's sophisticated black pattern design. The next generation brings even faster processing speeds thanks to an Exynos 2100 processor. Announced Jan 2021. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 at 10W or higher is currently available with Wireless Charger Stand (EP-N5200) and Wireless Charger Duo Pad (EP-P5200). Our smoothest scrolling screen that keeps up with all your feeds. 1. BUY NOW A woman in a red dress staring out of a window in the dark. Get a smooth, console-quality gaming experience. This would not matter so much if the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra had sensational battery life. By introducing Wacom technology, you can now craft edits, retouch and fine-tune with the low-latency pen. He scrolls through feeds to demonstrate the Super Smooth 120Hz display. You need to be able to appreciate at least one of the ways it differs from the lower-end S21 phones to make this the right choice. Simply smart.20, 21, 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.22, 23, Galaxy Buds Pro make everyday sounds more epic, syncing so easily it's like they're an extension of Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. With the 120Hz display, you get both fast touch response and smooth action. Requires Samsung Account login, connection to Wi-Fi or data network and configurating settings in the SmartThings Find app. One shot with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G without Night Mode, and one with Night Mode. Samsung set the standard with last year’s Galaxy S20 Ultra, and continues to do so now with quite simply ridiculous compositional potential. It sounds like overkill, but lets you approach city and nature photography from a completely different angle. High refresh rates are no longer reserved for the phone equivalent of the rich and famous, but ultra-high brightness is. Super Smooth 60fps Video does just what it says — shoots at 60fps for a smooth, detailed view when you play back the moment. Values will vary based on model and condition of trade-in. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s Exynos 2100 5nm processor brings all the performance you need. License was obtained for a fee after the content had been posted on YouTube. Marques scrolls through Screen resolution settings, then taps to Display settings and Motion Smoothness. Power to fuel expression. You lose the microSD slot present in older Samsung flagships, which is not a big deal if you buy the 256GB version for £50 more. BUY NOW Pressure sensitivity, tilt and the side button all work as expected. Charges apply if you do not send us your trade-in device within the specified timeframe. It’s the biggest and best of the S21 series and it's the most expensive. You have to dig far farther into the zoom range, which extends to a mushy 100x, before the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra takes on that plastic look of an over-processed digital zoom image. Tech21’s screen protector offers the best of both worlds: an ultra-thin film … A hand holds the phone horizontally, recording 8K video of a man dancing. Exemplary battery life? Motion Mirror only available on the selfie camera. Adam Speight. Marques takes a video in Director's Mode, simultaneous recording footage of the hallway and himself walking. 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. Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: an odd glimpse of our phone future, Signal's best privacy and security features. 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. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is rated as IP68. You get all the accoutrements designed to tell hands and eyes the £1,200 was well-spent. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2020.12.07-12.18 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-G991, SM-G996,SM-G998 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Marques swipes right from the home screen to reveal a Google discover page. Disclaimer: 8K Video Snap produces photos of up to 33MP. The phone is at an angle with an image of a building with the night sky onscreen. A woman is seen from far away standing in front of a building. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals offer the brand's most up to date and powerful handset, complete with high-end camera specs, a stylish design and of course, a price tag to match. Krystal is recording a video of herself sitting on a couch with the main Wide-angle camera. 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. Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is a response. Contour lighting moves along Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s rear camera and Samsung logo, showing the phone from the side and then from the rear. You don’t get a charger. 18+ only. It’s probably the most versatile phone camera for stills we’ve ever used.”, “Every millimetre feels like it’s been maximized. Sky over architectural structure goes from night to dawn to show the 5000mAh battery's long-lasting power. The Galaxy S21 Ultra continues to be the zoom camera king, with the kind of optically enlarged snaps that verge on the magical. He shoots a video in Director's Mode, simultaneously recording footage of the hallway and himself walking. Packed with the oomph to rule your social feed while effortlessly keeping up with 8K video editing. Adam Speight, The most versatile phone stills camera out there; striking design; now has S-Pen support, Battery life is solid rather than great; charger not included, From £1,149 (128GB) - £1,199 (256GB) tested, What Apple and Samsung should nab from Huawei’s folding phone, OnePlus 9 Pro vs Oppo Find X3 Pro: a win for all the wrong reasons, Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is the best budget phone we’ve ever tested, How to wipe your phone, laptop or tablet before you sell it, These are the best Android phones you can buy in 2021, These are the best smartphones for any budget in 2021, Screenshots suck. The honey detectives are closing in on China’s shady syrup swindlers, Left WhatsApp recently? You can’t mistake an S21 phone for anything else, even in the moody all-black version Samsung sent us. New ways of expression. Marques holds Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face up showing the vivid display. It’s a classic “more is more” product, which in turn is classic Samsung. S Pen latency may vary by app. Its slim bezels and subtle camera cut-out offer a massive space for you to view and enjoy. Every feature feels like it’s been turned up to ultra.”, “5 reasons to buy the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung’s new camera king.”, “I can't speak highly enough of the 120Hz display on the S21 Ultra. Disclaimer: Tech reviewers share their thoughts on the Galaxy S21. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Never-miss-a-moment in connectivity. All devices must be registered with SmartThings to receive smart notifications. With up to 512GB of built-in memory, you can store thousands and thousands of high-resolution photos and videos.12, 13. Selected trade-in devices only. “The Galaxy S21 Ultra is in a league of its own.”, “The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera is crazy good. All rights reserved. *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. AI stabilisation eliminates the bumps, delivering gimbal-smooth video when you're on the move. It actually feels like shooting with an optically stabilised 10x zoom, which is quite remarkable given the aperture is a narrow f/4.9 using the 10x lens. Then he zooms in slowly to 100x using 100X Space Zoom. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s Exynos 2100 5nm processor brings all the performance you need. We don’t mind having to pay for the S-Pen. And unless you buy Samsung’s £45 aftermarket charger, the Galaxy S21 Ultra charges at a slower rate than phones Realme sells for under £200. By Does Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G have a 120Hz display? You can also choose Samsung.com exclusive colours for no extra charge. Covid-19 has set it into full contraction mode. UK/ROI. But there’s still hope for the tech fan, in the shape of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. One tap and you're hearing clear, defined audio.24. Here’s how to get started with Signal's best privacy and security features, Listen to The WIRED Podcast, the week in science, technology and culture, delivered every Friday, Follow WIRED on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The 108-megapixel camera captures so much detail, you can pinch in and reveal even more shots within.5 This camera quality expresses rich colour data for true-to-life details and hues — that don't get washed out in the sun. Reactions to this come in various shades of “wow”. The S21 Ultra adopts the Note 20 Ultra's adaptive motion smoothness to solve one of the big criticisms of the previous S20 Ultra. Then she opens the case and puts the earbuds in her ears. 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. Its 10x lens is an impressive technical achievement, and nothing seems more apt at a time when “getting close” yourself is, at times, illegal. Samsung.com Services and marketing information, new product and service announcements as well as special offers, events and newsletters. The Galaxy S21 Ultra supports speeds up to 45W, but the only Samsung charger we had to hand was an 18W, which was slow. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. Tech21 Impact Shield. When Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 family we published a piece about how you lose as much as you gain with this new crop. He presses the volume button and slides to show the new volume controls. BUY NOW There’s much less battery drain when you do virtually nothing with the phone. Wireless charge compatible (QI standard) devices only. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this document and the product described herein, at anytime, without obligation on Samsung to provide notification of such change. As you zoom in further, you see her clearly. The main camera has a new 102MP sensor that takes 12-megapixel images, but can shoot at 102MP when asked. Shoot clear images with more speed and significantly less noise, while also controlling exposure time. 2. It's ultra-sized with a contour-cut camera that seamlessly houses cutting-edge lenses. Features 6.8″ display, Exynos 2100 chipset, 5000 mAh battery, 512 GB storage, 16 GB RAM, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Back on the phone, a finger finds the perfect frame and snaps it with 8K Video Snap. By Tag it. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2020.12.07-12.18 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-G991, SM-G996,SM-G998 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). By He scrolls through Display settings, tapping Screen resolution and Motion Smoothness. BUY NOW Krystal Lora is holding the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G box. Bluetooth and wireless control functions not supported on S Pen. Actual charging speed may also vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors. Scene of a man dancing in front of an architectural structure, shot with 8K on Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, is holding a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in Phantom Black, showing the rear side of the phone then the sides. The ultra-wide is a 12MP sensor that takes better pictures than an iPhone 12’s wide camera. Galaxy's first 5nm processor packs epic power and speed. Get a smooth, console-quality gaming experience. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G Enterprise Editions, the phone that changes everything for your business. 8K Video Snap produces photos up to 33MP. This is a phone for photo fans, for the scenes it lets you capture rather than the purity of the image character. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has a total of four rear cameras and one 40MP selfie camera. WIRED. Here are its hits and misses, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G review: good phone, bad processor, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: a new standard for phone cameras. Eye Comfort Shield is ‘off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings. Yes, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with the Super Smooth 120Hz display. Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. It’s probably clear by now. Motion Mirror lets you project your phone to your TV so you can follow a workout routine. For full T&Cs, see www.samsung.com/uk/shop/galaxy-s-preorder/. Thao holding Galaxy S21 5G face down, then Krystal and Marques holding Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G face down. To see the phone at its best you’ll have to spend an additional £45 on Samsung’s 45W charger. And with 8K Video Snap, you can pull an album of epic high-resolution photos straight from 8K video.4 So you don't have to choose between shooting video or stills. The Galaxy S21 Ultra Leather Cover is a bit pricey, but it’s worth it for the material and design quality. These are its XL-size 1440p resolution screen, its support for the S-Pen — usually only available with Galaxy Note phones — and the hugely upgraded camera array. Can the Galaxy S21 Ultra step up? Actual UI may differ from image. Equipped with a whopping 6.8-inch display, four incredible camera lenses, and Samsung’s advanced 5G tech, everything about this phone is major. How many cameras does Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G have? Code not valid with this product Zoom includes optical zoom and Super Resolution Zoom. Available in 512GB, 256GB and 128GB. But this is a step up. Yes, you can use an electronic SIM, known as eSIM, with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. S Pen latency may vary by app. It’s also a slimmer option, so it won’t add a ton of bulk to your phone. He holds the phone in landscape, zooming in closer using the Camera app. If this is just one of many articles you’ll read about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you may be left unsure about the 10x zoom. He plays a video then takes photos in the Camera app. The other two blobs on the back are for the flash and a laser focus aid. Showing the rear camera len's layers, the final layer is placed onto the lens. Studio-like Portrait mode is now enhanced by AI to deliver the ideal lighting in your photos — analysing faces, lighting angles and direction and mapping depth of field. And these shots really do have far more detail than the 12MP ones, at a cost of lesser dynamic range enhancement and a 40MB file size. It's the most vivid and brightest display in a Galaxy smartphone. Samsung wants you to know its new phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, is good at capturing photos. Galaxy S21 5G and S21 Ultra 5G side by side to show the size difference. Other changes are minor. Turn on Super Steady and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G shoots like an action cam. Adapters from masters of fast charging like Oppo and OnePlus won’t work (at high speeds) either because they use a different high-current standard. Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and many other factors. Not advised for beach or pool use. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G features 3x and 10x telephoto optical lenses that switch the further you zoom in. The Ultra was unveiled alongside the more modest Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus and is the highest specced model available, but you better prepare your wallet if …