Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S21+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy S21+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S21+: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21+ launched in the same year (2021) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S21+ runs the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm).
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S21 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz; Galaxy S21+ — 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S21 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12; Galaxy S21+ — 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21+ is lighter at 200 g (vs 227 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S21 Ultra — $1199; Galaxy S21+ — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Galaxy S21+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2021 | January 2021 |
| Display | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz | 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3200 (515 ppi) | 1080 × 2400 (394 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm) | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12 | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.1 × 75.6 × 8.9 mm | 161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g |
| Build | Glass Victus + metal | Glass Victus + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.