Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 256GB
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G measures 6.8-inch diagonally and features an Edge Quad HD+ display. It comes in two basic colours: phantom black and silver. In addition, there are three exclusive colours available on Samsung.com. An S-5 provides functionality similar to Galaxy Note.
The S21 Ultra is the largest and most premium model in the Galaxy S21 series.
A newer model Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 256GB was released in February 2022.
$459.00 - $950.00
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Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
Samsung shifted its annual Galaxy S series launch about a month to the left this year, and given the challenges we all faced in 2020, it is nice to see 2021 start off with some fresh phones from Samsung with a significant price drop.- Lovely design with matte finish back
- 5G support for all bands
- Advanced multiple cameras
- S Pen support
- Competive pricing
- High end internal specifications
- No MST support
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
The S21 Ultra is a good phone for those who want an Android flagship that does everything and does everything better than everyone else. It is also a phone for those who need a camera that can capture those great selfies as well as the tiger in the bush during a Ranthambore safari.
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
This is the "Ultra" smartphone you've been looking for!- Big
- bright & beautiful display
- Camera bump is no longer obtrusive
- Camera has seen huge improvements year-over-year
- Space Zoom is less of a gimmick
- 120Hz at Quad HD+ resolution
- Battery life is very impressive
- $200 cheaper than its predecessor
- Much improved fingerprint sensor
- Large phone is large
- not suitable for everyone
- No charger in the box
- Doesn't support fast charging (25W max)
- S Pen supported
- but not included in box
- No MST with Samsung Pay
- No micro SD card slot
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
At $1,199 / £1,149, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra needs to be excellent, and it is. Powerful internals, a class-leading 10x zoom and a number of fun value adds, not least of all S Pen support give it some standout charm.
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
The Galaxy S21 is a tank. It’s a big, heavy (8.04 ounces versus its predecessor’s 7.7), blunt instrument of a phone. It’s quintessential Samsung, really — the handset you purchase when too much isn’t quite enough.
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
The Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers a high-quality superzoom camera that truly works, supports Samsung's excellent S Pen, and sets the bar for smartphone features in 2021.- Beautiful design and solid build
- Excellent photo quality at up to 10x zoom
- Equipped for next-gen C-band and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Heavy
- Expensive
- Some of those next-gen networks don't exist yet
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
The S21 Ultra takes the Note 20 Ultra's best features and builds on them in meaningful ways- Camera bump design is vastly improved
- An absolute photography powerhouse
- An all-around solid high-end smartphone
- Expensive
- No charger or headphones in the box
- No microSD port
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
“2021's only true flagship Galaxy S Series phone is the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which has extraordinary ability, particularly from the camera.”- Highly capable
- versatile camera
- Beautiful AMOLED screen
- Elegant new design
- Long battery life
- Latest software from Google and Samsung
- Price is down from last year
- Shaky Wi-Fi connectivity
- Intermittent charging problems
- Top-heavy design affects balance
- No MicroSD card slot
Samsung Galaxy S21 ULTRA (512GB) 5G Phantom Black SM-G998BZKHXNZ review
Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra is a powerhouse smartphone, but can it fix the legacy burdened by its predecessor?...- Big
- bright
- 120Hz display Great battery life Versatile camera system Super-fast processor
- Expensive No expandable storage No charger in the box
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review
It's big, powerful and very capable. If you're after the very best Samsung Galaxy S21 model and money is no object, the Ultra is the one for you. It's a big upgrade over the S20 Ultra, fixing the focus issues and improving battery life. It is very pricey though, especially when the regular S21 has become more affordable.- Great screen thanks to WQHD+ and 120Hz
- Much-improved design with an attractive finish
- Far more versatile camera than the iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Expensive, with many cheaper phones offering the same features
- Big and heavy
- No charger included
