Galaxy S21 Ultra review: third timeโs a charm
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a huge, powerful Android phone with no fewer than five cameras. The main 108-megapixel sensor is the best Samsung has ever shipped - promises were made and, for once, kept. Dieter Bohn reviews the newest flagship phone from Samsung featuring the new Snapdragon 888, 120hZ refresh rate screen, and all its much-improved cameras.
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Vikingdescendent10 days ago
In this case, ULTRA means too heavy!
Mark11 days ago
Why do you say ex instead of times when referring to zoom? Itโs a multiplication. For eg if you see 3 x 2 do you say 3 ex 2 or do you say 3 times 2?
SoCalHiker18 days ago
Why do I feel like I just watched a S21 Ultra review by an iphone user?
Henry Churchill19 days ago
Hi, does anyone know if the Exynos 2100 version of this phone has the new improved 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner then the Snapdragon one has?
Henry Churchill17 days ago
@Kafui. xx yes but as you said it's a lie as when I registered my fingerprints shortly after posting this comment it mentioned the ultrasonic scanner on the device
Kafui. xx17 days ago
@Henry Churchill wait Samsung themselves told you this?
Henry Churchill17 days ago
@Kafui. xx Yes your right, I've just got the new phone and it does say ultrasonic, dont believe samsung uk lol I say, silly me
Kafui. xx17 days ago
@Henry Churchill the person that told you this lied...the only difference in hardware between Snapdragon and exynos is the chipset
Henry Churchill17 days ago
@Kafui. xx I've just been told by Samsung that the snapdragon version is the only one which has the 3D ultrasonic scanner and the international one is only optical
Roku C20 days ago
Before upgrading to One UI 3.0, you can use split-screen mode by long-pressing the multi-task button. It was easy and intuitive. Now, you have to enter task switcher, press the app icon, then choose "Open in split screen view"... so many steps... I don't understand why Samsung sometimes eems to have tendency to make some features worked really well worse .
XPLIZZIT HD GAMING20 days ago
I'm changing from 12pro max to s21 ultra based on the fact that apple just arent keeping up with the time. Not enough enovativing, just polishing what they already have.
Kent Purdy21 day ago
Samsung... the king of bloatware.
Cornelius Agrippa21 day ago
Notice sun marks on the iPhone photo's which shows the Samsung has better lens coatings.
FirestoneX21 day ago
I have a Galaxy S9 plus and I am thinking of upgrading to this. I wonder how good the sound is though one thing I wish was better on my phone is sound. I have a tablet that has dual speakers in does amazing sound and I would love to get that in a phone
Shane Horne21 day ago
Apple and Google have the best cameras
Matt Mcfarren21 day ago
i'm thinking about getting the unlocked version from best buy and will be on verizon. How common is the overheating issue? I'm afraid to buy
fyzikx121 day ago
It's only an issue when using the camera too long. Doing anything else on the phone from my experience will give you fairly normal temps for prolonged amount of times.
DD22 days ago
was SO close pulling the trigger on this one... but the BUILT-IN ADS on a $1K device totally killed it for me. The bloatware does it again!
helll No23 days ago
Better than One plus 9pro๐
Shiwankar Garg24 days ago
โฐp
fishhisy24 days ago
Screw camera bumps just make the phone thicker to accommodate even larger battery.
bruh23 days ago
8.1 to 8.8 thickness. I don't want my phone looking like a iphone 3g, and if I did all I have to do is get a battery case
CoreyM328i25 days ago
Long story short I cracked the screen on my s20 plus(silver,128gb), called Verizon/Warranty they did not have my variation of s20 plus so I got to upgrade to the s21 ultra for the $200 deductible(I had to pay either way). A solid win!! ๐
Ezra25 days ago
Can you imagine paying $1,200 + tax for a phone.... And then find out they baked ADS into the software?? Yeah, hard pass.
Mohamed Adnan N25 days ago
Wow it's so useful man...
Dogun Hwang26 days ago
I really miss fingerprint unlock
Gary S27 days ago
I just get a flash drive when I need more storage space!
Ed Diez28 days ago
All the mentions about "if you know" you can make it better...how about a "how to" article to make it better? Like setting up Google Assistant instead of Bixby, using Android Message, etc, etc, etc.
Giovanni Bucio29 days ago
Ultra is for Ultra-people. Galaxy team here.
MidnightDreams29 days ago
Apple Squared off design is not new. Older iPhone used it. STOP saying new. Everytime I heard a USlikes reviewer say new design I am so confused. Apple iphone 4 is same square design from years ago. Please stop. It's an old design from a dinosaur iphone
InkedwithtatsMonth ago
Everyone is saying they get 2 day battery life but I get about 6-7 hours most of the time if I leave the house at 8am with 100% by 1pm I'm around 75% with about 45 minutes of gps and 2-3 hours of spotify. Don't get me wrong the battery is great but definitely not 2 days with full settings.
Legna RodriguezMonth ago
I just order the 512 gb model for 1200$ on amazon
Arun KumarMonth ago
I am using s21 ultra 16GB variant, the phone starts overheating when using camera and even using video call.The temperature rises to 48degree and back side of phone near camera become very hot. Purchased this phone for 5300AED in Dubai, made a big mistake I think samsung is not doing quality check on Exynos models. Don't buy samsung phones for premium price. Called samsung customer service, they took control of phone through Tutor app and asked to uninstall apps as they are making phone overheat, but even I tried but again using camera for just 5min phone start over heating without any applicationinstalled ,tomorrow will go to samsung service with a thermometer.
Andrew FMonth ago
Oh, I didn't know there were other versions of messaging apps. I like the stock one actually
Sau DipMonth ago
Btw if you want shoot video, use otg usb add usb drive, its android
Rami HagagMonth ago
Terrible music
Akie NaMonth ago
so nice intro
My Favorite DrawMonth ago
No no no.....
Saurav ShresthaMonth ago
If only these phones worked with something like the LG Ultrafine 4K/5k that would be so amazing!
Saurav ShresthaMonth ago
Great review as always, Dieter. Iโm on a Pixel 4a and about to switch to the S21 cuz 765G ainโt for me.
Connor PerraultMonth ago
I want the camera features and all but I hate that the phone is so big. I wish Samsung would make a small but really good phone. I understand we have the S21 but I'd love to have the camera from the S21 Ultra on the S21.
Mohamed OsamaMonth ago
just ordered mine, coming from a galaxy A51
Major GillMonth ago
Dude youโre wearing an Apple watch and trying to tell us the Samsungโs better๐คฃ๐คฃ
Benjamin WhiteMonth ago
One of the best reviews and reviewers I have seen on USlikes
Brandon BookayMonth ago
Samsung is always the best phones
Aakash NaskarMonth ago
They shouldโve gone for gold with phantom black it will look so good
BZeRK TMonth ago
This is the Samsung s21 ultra, yes we got one!
adric peaseMonth ago
I have a pixel 5 and switched over because googles software is so buggy and I'm tired of the same issues year after year. I've owned every pixel, and this year I can say the camera in the pixel 5 just is "OK". While Samsungs is better in some regaurds.
Md Amirul IslamMonth ago
I want this wallpaper
JD GMonth ago
is it ok if i still like my iphone xs max?
funkam0nkeyMonth ago
I've got the S21 Ultra and it's so good, it's boring. Don't ask me why, I just can't put my finger on it.
bruh23 days ago
I know, pretty boring to have the best phone on the market.
moviemuncher1982Month ago
Wooow... A whole minute and a half before you pulled out an iPhone ๐ Why call the channel "The Verge"?.. just be honest and call your self "Apple-lovers" ๐
Sing NepalMonth ago
Better xiaomi xiaomi have good camera low price good browser and more samsung is too expensive
frenchie girl in the usaMonth ago
I am trying to get away from apple. I am annoyed with it, so I am looking to go back to android. Samsung s21 ultra I had my eye on it for awhile.
bruh23 days ago
trade in your iphone for the s21 ultra.
Project_JLMonth ago
Classic iPhone user lmao. "There's just too many options " ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Massimo CrimiMonth ago
I have been using my S21 Ultra for 3 weeks now.. this phone it's a monster !! the camera also it's amazing too !!! actually I can take nice clear picture of the moon...
Franco BarreraMonth ago
I really wanted the Ultra, but I gotta say, I'm super happy the standard S21.
MINCOLMonth ago
thanks for the video realy a nice beast
Albery FlorentinoMonth ago
Don't forget to mention that terrible shutter lag on the camera...it ruins the camera experience for me.
Albery Florentino23 days ago
I wouldn't say its fixed, definitely less noticeable, but still there.
bruh23 days ago
fixed.
Dana BeldenMonth ago
I love mine
Alyson Penelope FerralinaMonth ago
Dayum I want this so bad but there's ONE thing I can't live without: the STYLUS! so will there be an S21 NOTE!!??!?! Also, it's good he tells us that there is no SD card slot so for me It's important to buy the 512 storage for the added $180
Ben DoverMonth ago
The Note 9 is $1400 on Samsungs shop. That's almost double the price it was at release. They know how bad their new phones are..
Daniel R.Month ago
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Alex KimMonth ago
That's why... Best mobile phone in the planet.
N_ RMonth ago
I'll wait for Huawei's P50 Pro.....
Salman BalochMonth ago
Tynh
Imran ahmedMonth ago
Can someone advise me? S21 ultra or z fold 2?. I can get eaxh for 1k Advise.me.cant decide.๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฌ
AnonymousUserMonth ago
Not sure I want to spend $1000 on a phone with Ads built in.
My World StoriesMonth ago
Gift it to me . . . . . Please . . . .๐โโ๏ธ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐โนโนโน
Thomas DepaorMonth ago
Sounds like Samsung pay him to promote their products ๐
Thomas DepaorMonth ago
iPhones ease of use is unbeatable, reviewers need to focus on ease of use, overall user satisfaction, instead of camera functions.
Josiah M2 months ago
Good review, but why are you wearing a mask outdoors?
John Vu2 months ago
Surprise me you say iPhone has edge here. Most photos I see photos S21 are much better many others reviews
GloryKid_2 months ago
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292angelo2 months ago
It's not confusioning at all...
Jon Keener2 months ago
Stop comparing it to icrap!!
Amit Goswami2 months ago
Watchin this on the S21 ultra.
Mateng2 months ago
Fortunately there are no parts to mount wrong on a smartphone
Rush Petterson2 months ago
Has anyone noticed that the S21 ultra camera housing rattles when you shake the phone...apparently it's the stabilizer setup ๐ค
bruh23 days ago
it's the sim card tray shaking in the phone.
Vash Sant2 months ago
Seems very apple biased, this guy.
Jacques Dupuis2 months ago
Went from an excellent phone with the S10+, got the S21 Ultra which more than excellent, it the cream of the crop.
Air1 T2 months ago
With no micro SD card on the new Galaxy S21, how do you recommend managing your Samsung galaxy phone memory
don mcc2 months ago
I could not get 256g only 128g and was told by t mobile would take many mo. to get
David Martrano2 months ago
In my humble opinion the Ultra is the ๐ป's meow. It's feature packed. The ๐ain't? A multitasking customized dream! The Ultra wins the day for me. ๐, still 60hz display, 64gb's base storage and that ridiculous ๐notch. Outdated design? No i-sheeper phone for me?
Mr Yusuf2 months ago
On the android or pixel 4 or s21 ultra i always have to toggle airplane mode to make cellular faster lol on iphone never lol
Aarohan Balasubramanian2 months ago
I still can't comprehend why samsung would put ads on their stock applications why are thay that short on funds.
bruh23 days ago
300 billion dollars isn't enough
Ste McS2 months ago
Haven't seen any ads on any of my samsung phones ever, including my brand new s21 ultra.
Charmaine Morala2 months ago
I don't understand why Samsung removed the sd card slot..so i really don't wannt to upgrade my s9 to s21 ultra
CATADO2 months ago
Wow really love your content this is awesome . What is your preferred camera you use for filmmaking, I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through video !
Randy singh2 months ago
Note 20 is bigger then s2pu
Herb out west2 months ago
The iPhone has wider bezels and looks older than even a galaxy s8... Samsung always waay ahead
Peter Arnold2 months ago
It's nice to watch all the spec-heavy reviews of a particular phone, but it's also refreshing coming to Dieter's opinion editorial-style video for something different.
TEORI SERAM2 months ago
I'll skip this one... waiting for s90 ultra....
Leon2 months ago
Am I the only one who hates the camera bump of the new S21s
Icecream Dee2 months ago
No SD Slot ..... noooooooooooo
Phayoun Houm2 months ago
It turns me off when they removed micro sd, previous model removed 3.5mm audio, seems like they follow Apple ideas.
Ag3nt0fCha0s2 months ago
I agree with you so much it causes me actual physical pain. This comment written on an A41 with headphone jack, sd card and dual sim slots.
Marcus Dale2 months ago
S21 Ultra Vs Xperia PRO side by side comparison review, please!?
Malisa Dimitrijevic2 months ago
Mi 10 ultra have better camera
Marko Martinez2 months ago
just got mine yesterday its taking a bit to adjust but im enjoying every bit of it
Pritish Patil2 months ago
I'm getting 5 hours screen on time on my s21 ultra with 19 hours battery life. Exynos version. I think it's less than expected.
nacanieli nalewabau2 months ago
Why does the quality of the pictures taken drops though when u upload it on social media??
ITS_SUNDARAM2 months ago
Well there's a limitation, I believe which concerns with the size of the photo and therefore in order to match the size limit of photos on social media the original photos are compressed and as a result you can notice a drop in resolution.
Anna Pennington2 months ago
I just got mine and it gets pretty hot easily!! Does anyone have the same heating issues?๐ค
Kunlan2 months ago
No heating issues on mine
THE WINNER2 months ago
Please dont put 12 pro max so close to s 21 ultra, you make s 21 looks bad too. You really cant compare stone age phones aka pro max with 2021 phones like s 21 ultra
Andy Shepherd2 months ago
iPhone user, just picked up a 256GB Phantom Black S21 Ultra. I gotta say so far very impressed ๐๐ป
Stephen Rye2 months ago
Just got mine today. Love it. Fixes all the problems with my s20 ultra.
Kevin Whitney2 months ago
What about the speakers and sound with headphones. Excellent camera etc.
MOHKIN H2 months ago
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nemanja62902 months ago
show us the phone!!! not your face