90
Matt Swider
TechRadar
“The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the very best of what Samsung can pack into a smartphone.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Best camera zoom capability
- Mesmerizing design aesthetic
- S Pen support included
- Huge screen display
- Long battery life
- One UI 3.1 software
Points of Contention
- High price tag
- No microSD card slot
- Limited storage capacity
- Shaky Wi‑Fi connectivity
- Intermittent charging problems
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 5 critics100 Andy Boxall 2 reviews · avg Digital Trends The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers exceptional camera performance and a stunning AMOLED display, making it a top flagship choice for photography enthusiasts. However, its top-heavy design, intermittent Wi-Fi and charging issues, and lack of expandable storage are notable drawbacks.
Andy Boxall 2 reviews · avg
Digital Trends
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers exceptional camera performance and a stunning AMOLED display, making it a top flagship choice for photography enthusiasts. However, its top-heavy design, intermittent Wi-Fi and charging issues, and lack of expandable storage are notable drawbacks.
All 2 Andy Boxall reviews, aggregated above
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra delivers exceptional camera performance and a stunning AMOLED display, making it a top flagship choice for photography enthusiasts. However, its top-heavy design, intermittent Wi-Fi and charging issues, and lack of expandable storage are notable drawbacks.
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Set to be 2021's Best Android Phone
“The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android smartphone you can buy today, and it’s going to take a really special phone to stop it from becoming the best Android smartphone of 2021.”
85
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“The S21 Ultra is a huge phone and an expensive one, so it won’t appeal to many — but if you’re okay with those qualities, then it is also the best Android phone right now.”
80
Mark Knapp
IGN
“The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may be pricey, but every penny goes toward incredible versatility.”
80
Michael Simon
PCWorld
“The Galaxy S21 Ultra is indisputably the best Android phone you can buy right now. But it’s still too big and too expensive for all but a small audience of enthusiasts.”
