The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, freshly released, takes its place as the brand’s flagship, with all the biggest, fastest, smartest superlatives in tow. It’s got four rear cameras and a single front camera, a 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and it even has an...

Overall performance is good; Almost no discernible artifacts; Dynamics are good at low volumes; Good timbre performance at high SPL; Few artifacts; Good SNR across tested use cases

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone yet with dual zoom lenses, a stellar display and excellent battery life. The S Pen is just a bonus Samsung has nearly perfected the big-screen phone with the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Dynamic 6.8-inch AMOLED display, Dual telephoto lenses, S Pen support, Great battery life

Pricey, No charger or microSD card, A bit bulky

An Android that earns its “ultra” title with an incredible camera array allowing you to capture moments other phones will simply miss

Awesome camera zoom capability; Smooth; ultra-bright screen; Supports the S-Pen like a Galaxy Note

No charger: a cheap move; Some alternatives last longer between charges; UK Exynos version not as powerful as upcoming Snapdragon phones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra is more affordable than last year’s flagship, has more cameras, and adds an S Pen: on paper, at least, what’s not to love? Setting the bar for smartphones in 2021, the daddy of the currently three-strong Galaxy S21 family promises more of that monstrously effective Samsung...

Fantastic 120Hz display makes no resolution compromise; 108MP camera is capable of great photos; More affordable than last year's flagship phone; Potent performance and long battery life; S Pen functionality is a welcome addition from Galaxy Note

No microSD; no Samsung Pay MST; and slower charging than the S20 Ultra; 100x Space Zoom still feels like a gimmick; S Pen implementation feels half-hearted

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

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is indisputably the best Android phone you can buy right now. But it's still too big and too expensive for all but a small...

Gorgeous screen and overall design; Excellent camera with killer telephoto abilities; Great battery and performance

Big and heavy; No MicroSD card slot

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is full to the brim with features, but you might not like how much it costs

Astonishing cameras; Beautiful 120Hz display; Noteworthy performance boost

Xiaomi Mi 11 is (almost) half the price; Lacks microSD expansion; No charger in the box

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.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G offers not only a 3x telephoto lens, but also a 10x telephoto lens. As long as you don't use the additional digital zoom, then results can be very good.

New 10x telephoto camera, Consistant results from all cameras, Excellent colour, Excellent range of cameras, Speedy performance and snappy responses

No MicroSD memory card slot, Night mode images can have issues, High price

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features