Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Smartphone SIM Free Android Mobile Phone Phantom Silver 512GB, (UK Version)

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My only issues with the screen are relatively minor. I’d still prefer it to be completely flat, rather than curved, since those edges result in some annoying reflections and contribute to accidental presses. The default ‘Vivid’ mode is also a little too saturated for my taste, especially when displaying bright colours; the ‘Natural’ option is a little more… well, natural, and gives colours a balanced realistic look. This is the setting I’d recommend most people use. You’ll also need to provide the charging plug yourself and a pair of headphones as neither make an appearance inside the box.

The S21 Ultra ships with Samsung’s just-released Exynos 2100 processor in Europe (as tested) or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 in the US. Both variants come with 12GB or 16GB of RAM depending on model. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra was released in the UK on the 29th January 2021 and is still widely available from many providers. How much does the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cost? The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first main flagship device from the brand to ditch expandable microSD support in a number of years, meaning you need to choose wisely when you buy the phone. This feels like more of an issue on the S21 and S21 Plus, as they don’t offer the 512GB option you can get with the Ultra. With up to 16GB RAM, 512GB of storage, a 120Hz WQHD+ display and a 108-megapixel camera, this is Samsung’s no-compromise attempt at delivering the best Android phone ever.

Part of the reason the S21 Ultra seems snappy is the fact that Samsung has further streamlined its software interface. With the OneUI 3.0 interface, menus now throw fewer unnecessary windows in your face before executing what you want to do. Turning on power save mode, for example, makes adjustments immediately.

Samsung provides at least three years of major software updates, which matches the best of Android rivals but lags behind Apple’s five years of iOS updates. Display Size: Measured diagonally, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. As with any flagship Android phone with a 120Hz display, you might feel that a lot of benefits of this are wasted. It won’t feel dramatically faster unless you’re upgrading from a phone that’s three/four years old and these days even mid-range chips have enough grunt to push Android games to their limits.Battery Capacity (Typical): Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

I was reticent to buy refurbished, but it worked out fine - and now I am looking for a refurbished laptop next. When I used the Samsung SmartSwitch app, it transferred all my information from my old Samsung phone very efficiently and accurately. The phone ships with just a USB-C cable but it supports super-fast charging, hitting 80% in 47 minutes and a full charge in just over 70 minutes using a 25W or greater USB PD 3.0 (PPS) power adaptor. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Bokeh Mode, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Recording, Face Detection, Gesture Recognition, AI Features, Scene Detection, Video Photo, Slow Motion, Time Lapse Taking the phone out of the box, it’s immediately obvious that two notable areas Samsung has made improvements – compared to the older S20 Ultra – relate to the S21’s screen and design. While neither were particularly poor, the bevvy of big and small changes add up to make this year’s device the one Samsung really should have launched last year when it first introduced the ‘Ultra’ branding.

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