Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Specs Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
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Released
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Jan 29, 2021
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Released
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Mar 06, 2020
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6.8-inch · 3200 x 1440 px
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6.9-inch · 3200 x 1440 px
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108 MP Main · 40 MP Selfie
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108 MP Main · 40 MP Selfie
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12GB · 128GB
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12GB · 128GB
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5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Display
| Size | |
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| 6.8-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Resolution | |
| 3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI | 3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 509 PPI |
| Technology | |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | |
| 120Hz (adaptable) | 120Hz (@1080p) |
| Screen-to-body | |
| 89.33 % | 90.70 % |
| Peak brightness | |
| 1500 cd/m2 (nit) | |
| Features | |
| HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | |
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| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) |
| Processor | |
| Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit | Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit |
| GPU | |
| Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | |
| 12GB (LPDDR5) | 12GB (LPDDR5) |
| Internal storage | |
| 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable | 128GB (UFS 3.0), available to use: 103.8 GB |
| Storage expansion | |
| microSDXC up to 1000 GB | |
| OS | |
| Android (14, 13, 12, 11), One UI | Android (13, 12, 11, 10), Samsung One UI |
| Device type | |
| Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
| Capacity | |
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| 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | |
| Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
| Charging | |
| Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Max charge speed | |
| Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W | Wired: 45.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
6h 15min
Browsing
14h 43min
Video
8h 52min
Gaming
8h 40min
Battery Life Estimate
5h 57min
Browsing
10h 2min
Video
10h 29min
Gaming
9h 12min
Camera
| Rear | |
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| Quad camera | Quad camera |
| Main camera | |
| 108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.33" Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
108 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm |
| Second camera | |
| 10 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 10.0x Aperture size: F4.9 Focal Length: 240 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
48 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F3.5 Focal Length: 102 mm Sensor size: 1/2" Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
| Third camera | |
| 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 70 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Fourth camera | |
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
0.3 MP VGA (ToF 3D depth sensing) |
| Flash | |
| LED | LED |
| Video recording | |
| 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS | 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS |
| Front | |
| 40 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 40 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Design
| Dimensions | |
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| 6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm) thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.4 mm) |
6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches (166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm) |
| Weight | |
| 8.04 oz(229.0 g) | 7.83 oz(222.0 g) |
| Materials | |
| Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance | |
| Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
| Biometrics | |
| 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys | |
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | |
| Phantom black, Silver | Cosmic black, Cosmic grey |
Cellular
| 5G | |
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| Bands n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n2, n5, n41, n66, n71, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
| 4G (FDD) | |
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
| 4G (TDD) | |
| Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
| 3G | |
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
| Data Speed | |
| LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s) | LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Multimedia
| Headphones | |
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| No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | |
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Features | |
| 32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus | 32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Screen mirroring | |
| Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Radio | |
| FM, Stereo, RDS | FM |
| Additional microphone(s) | |
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | |
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| 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | |
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | |
| Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG |
| Hearing aid compatible | |
| M3/T3 | M3/T4 |
| Location | |
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer |
| Other | |
| NFC, ANT+ | NFC, ANT+ |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | |
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| Date approved: Dec 22, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG998U | Date approved: Jan 28, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG988B |
| Measured SAR | |
| Head: 0.77 W/kg Body: 1.02 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.16 W/kg Phablet: 3.15 W/kg |
Head: 0.26 W/kg Body: 0.41 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.04 W/kg Phablet: 2.12 W/kg |
Buyers information
| MSRP | |
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| $ 1200 / € 1399 | $ 1400 |
| In The Box | |
| C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin | |
Availability
| Officially announced | |
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| Jan 14, 2021 | Feb 11, 2020 |
Alternative variants
with 256GB storage
| Internal storage | 256GB |
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| Colors | Phantom black |
| MSRP | $ 1250 |
Global variant
| System chip | Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm) |
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| Processor | Octa-core, 2700 MHz, Mongoose M5, Arm Cortex-A76 and Arm Cortex-A55, 64-bit |
| GPU | Mali G77 MP11 |
| 5G | Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, Sub-6 |
| 4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
| 4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| SIM type | Nano SIM, eSIM |
with 512GB storage
| RAM | 16GB |
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| Internal storage | 512GB |
| Colors | Phantom black |
| MSRP | $ 1380 |
with 256GB storage
| Internal storage | 256GB |
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for Europe
| System chip | Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
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| Processor | Octa-core, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit |
| GPU | Mali G78 MP14 |
| Weight | 8.01 oz(227.0 g) |
| 5G | Bands SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
| FCC approval |
Date approved: Dec 22, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG998B |
| Measured SAR |
Head: 0.16 W/kg Body: 0.72 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg Phablet: 3.86 W/kg |
with 512GB storage
| RAM | 16GB |
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| Internal storage | 512GB |
| MSRP | $ 1600 |
for Sprint
| 4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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for Verizon
| 4G (FDD) | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) |
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| 3G | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
for T-Mobile
| 4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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| 3G | Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Links
| Full specifications | |
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| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Specs |
| PhoneArena Review | |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review |
| User Reviews | |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra User Reviews | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G User Reviews |
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