Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm), while the Galaxy S21 uses the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100.
- ◆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 4,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 — 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S21 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S21 — 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S21 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21 is lighter at 169 g (vs 227 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S21 — $799; Galaxy S21 Ultra — $1199.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2021 | January 2021 |
| Display | 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 (421 ppi) | 1440 × 3200 (515 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12 |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm | 165.1 × 75.6 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g |
| Build | Plastic + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus + metal |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.