What's the difference between the S21 Ultra and the S21 plus?
The main differences between the two phones is their size, battery life and camera.
Even though both devices are equipped with an AMOLED panel, the S21 Ultra gains in quality with a QHD+ screen where the S21 Plus is content with only full HD+. This model is therefore aimed at users who are demanding and/or frequently using their smartphone for gaming or video content.
There's only a 0.2-inch screen size difference between the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, and it makes a difference — the Galaxy S23 Ultra's 6.8-inch display with sharper corners is noticeably bigger than the Galaxy S23 Plus' 6.6-inch display with more rounded corners.
For Galaxy S21 Ultra owners: You don't need to upgrade yet. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a faster new processor and better cameras with improved low light and dynamic range. But the Galaxy S21 Ultra is still recent, and you're better off waiting to see what the Galaxy S24 Ultra has to offer.
If you want the most powerful phone in the series, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is for you. It comes with the largest display at 6.8 inches, the biggest battery at 5,000mAh, and the best camera setup with a primary 108MP sensor. It also comes with as much as 16GB of RAM.
The Galaxy S21 has a screen size of 6.2 inches and has a charge of up to 5-6 hours*, whereas the S21 Ultra measures in at 6.8 inches and can last for up to 8 hours after a full charge. The S21 Ultra also out performs the S21 with regards to photography with its professional grade camera.
One advantage the S21 Plus does have is that it houses a bigger battery, at 4,800mAh compared to 4,500mAh. The S20 Plus' battery was already reliable enough, lasting you more than a full day even under heavier use, so with the extra 300mAh, the S21 Plus is even more dependable.
*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S22's screen size is 6.1" in the full rectangle and 5.9" with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S22+'s screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.4" with accounting for the rounded corners and Galaxy S22 Ultra's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.8" with ...
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Although they're both large devices, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is considerably larger with its 6.8-inch display, compared to the Galaxy S23 Plus' 6.6-inch one. The Ultra is taller, wider, and thicker, plus its screen is curved versus the Plus' flat glass front.
Is S21 better than S21 Plus?
The larger Samsung S21 Plus also marks its difference by the presence of a glass back, which portrays more quality than the plastic used on the S21. It remains identical to the S21 in terms of performance, with the same processor and 5G compatibility.
But here we are — the S21 phones are cheaper, and it's not because they're worse in some way or have fewer features. There's no catch here. The lower costs are due to the natural maturity of 5G technology over time, Samsung told Insider.
Cons. Somewhat bulky and slippery. The image processing needs further refinements. We don't miss the microSD slot, but some of you might.
Galaxy S21 Ultra goes out, makes space for S22 Ultra
A previous leak suggested that Samsung could be mostly relying on its Exynos 2200 chip, which has a new GPU that is based on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture. Leaked website data suggests that the cameras could not be much different from the S21 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs
It's a solid and premium-feeling phone with a unique (for the US) superzoom camera, a gorgeous screen, and future-forward network chops. The S21 Ultra sets the bar for Android performance in 2021 and its superzoom camera will lead you to look at the world in new ways.
Note: On the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S Pen comes integrated with the phone. However, for the S21 Ultra, the S Pen is an optional accessory and does not come included with the phone. You may purchase an S21 S Pen separately. The S Pen is not compatible with any other models in the Galaxy S series.
While the iPhone has the advantage in processing speeds, the Galaxy comes with 12GB of RAM compared to just 6GB RAM on the iPhone, which helps keep more apps open in the background and is good for multitasking. Below, you can find A15 benchmarks and how they compare against the Exynos 2100 version of the S21 Ultra.
The Galaxy S21 Plus may be an older model, but it's still a great smartphone. Its display looks great, it has an excellent camera and, thanks to being outdated by newer phones, it won't break the bank. Throw in support for Android 13 and you've got all the trappings of a cutting edge handset.
The S21 Plus 5G has a water-resistance rating of IP68, which means your phone can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metres. Also, it is resistant to dust, dirt and if water droplets land on the screen.
The Samsung S21 Overheating issues are more widespread than you can imagine. Install the most recent updates, deactivate 5G while using Wi-Fi, and turn off multi-window mode to resolve the overheating issue. In addition, set your applications to Sleep or Deep sleep to save battery life.
Are Samsung S21 Plus and ultra the same size?
If you need a large display, the Ultra sports a 6.8-inch screen, while the Plus is marginally smaller at 6.7-inches (however to be honest you don't really notice this).
As for dimensions and weight, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm and 228g, the Galaxy S21 Plus is 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm and 202g, and the standard Samsung Galaxy S21 is 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm and 172g.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has the best and the most versatile camera setup in the lineup. It features a quad-camera setup consisting of a 108MP main camera and two 10MP telephoto lenses with 3x and 10x optical zoom. The regular and Plus models only feature a 50MP primary camera and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has a massive main camera, two zoom lenses (one at 3x, one at 10x), an ultrawide shooter and works with the S Pen stylus. Credit: The larger S21+ starts at $1549, adding a bit more screen and a glass back rather than the S21's plastic.
IP68 Water and Dust Resistance Rating: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has an IP68 rating against dust and water, making it a truly waterproof device. The IP68 rating means that the smartphone can withstand immersion in water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes without suffering damage.
