
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
Released January 2021
Ultra-Premium (>$800)
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
Summary
Pros
- Quality of photos & videos in all conditions
- Good detail in selfie stills and videos in bright to moderate light
- Brightness level of the screen, making it readable in indoor and outdoor conditions
- Well-adapted screen brightness and faithful colors when watching HDR10 videos
- Overall audio playback experience
- Performance in audio recording, particularly in loud environments such as concerts and shows
Cons
- Main camera performance when compared with competitors in the same segment
- Unnatural zoom images
- Artifacts in videos
- Noticeable noise selfie photos and videos
- Limited screen performance under very bright outdoor conditions
- Inaccuracies in touch performance, affecting video gaming experience
- Below average autonomy in this segment, providing less than two days (41+ hours) of average use
Scores
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This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
115
camera
131
display
118
audio
93
battery
135
selfie
Specifications
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
Dimensions5G
Dual SIM
Water resistant
IP68
Wireless
Charging128/
Wide, Long Tele, Tele, Ultra-Wide
Main camera
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