Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G full specs
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Launch & Availability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | Date: 2021-01-14 · Timezone: Europe/London · Precision: day | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Official initial launch dated in stated source locale; timezone kept, not local retail launch: LONDON, UK - January 14, 2021 Open source ↗ |
| Release year | 2021 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Official initial launch dated in stated source locale; timezone kept, not local retail launch: LONDON, UK - January 14, 2021 Open source ↗ |
Design & Durability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Depth mm | 8.9 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Width x height x depth from exact model column: 75.6×165.1×8.9mm Open source ↗ |
| Height mm | 165.1 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Width x height x depth from exact model column: 75.6×165.1×8.9mm Open source ↗ |
| Weight g | 227 (Sub6) / 229 (mmWave) g | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Explicit Sub6/mmWave alternative weights; qualified text, not universal number: 229g(mmWave), 227g(sub6) Open source ↗ |
| Width mm | 75.6 mm | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Width x height x depth from exact model column: 75.6×165.1×8.9mm Open source ↗ |
| Rating | IP68 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — IP68 freshwater testing constraints retained: Water Resistance | IP68 Open source ↗ |
Display
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness peak nits | 1500 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Explicit peak not HBM: 1,500nits of peak brightness Open source ↗ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Actual prose protective glass not iconALT: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ Open source ↗ |
| Refresh hz | 120 Hz | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Display refresh not touch sample: Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) Open source ↗ |
| Refresh min hz | 10 Hz | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Display refresh not touch sample: Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) Open source ↗ |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 (QHD+) | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact full-rectangle display size/technology/resolution: 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200×1440) Open source ↗ |
| Display size | 6.8 in | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact full-rectangle display size/technology/resolution: 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200×1440) Open source ↗ |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact full-rectangle display size/technology/resolution: 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200×1440) Open source ↗ |
Performance & Storage
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — 5nm eightcore only, no UKExynos promoted to all markets: 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor Open source ↗ |
| Process nm | 5 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — 5nm eightcore only, no UKExynos promoted to all markets: 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor Open source ↗ |
| Options GB | 12 GB; 16 GB | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Installed RAM and total storage options, no cartesianSKU guarantees: 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB / 256GB internal storage 16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage Open source ↗ |
| Capacities GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Installed RAM and total storage options, no cartesianSKU guarantees: 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB / 256GB internal storage 16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage Open source ↗ |
Cameras & Video
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras · Rear aperture | f/1.8 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Rear wide role and autofocus/OIS/aperture: Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear autofocus | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Rear wide role and autofocus/OIS/aperture: Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Main camera | 108 MP | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Rear wide role and autofocus/OIS/aperture: Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear ois | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Rear wide role and autofocus/OIS/aperture: Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear telephoto 10x aperture | f/4.9 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — First3x optical telephoto and second10x separately: Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear telephoto 10x MP | 10 MP | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — First3x optical telephoto and second10x separately: Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear telephoto aperture | f/2.4 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — First3x optical telephoto and second10x separately: Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear telephoto MP | 10 MP | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — First3x optical telephoto and second10x separately: Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear ultrawide aperture | f/2.2 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Ultra-wide role and aperture: Ultra Wide: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 120°, F2.2, 1.4µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Ultra Wide camera | 12 MP | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Ultra-wide role and aperture: Ultra Wide: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 120°, F2.2, 1.4µm Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear zoom | 3x and 10x optical zoom | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — First3x optical telephoto and second10x separately: Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 10x, FOV 10°,OIS, F4.9, 1.22µm Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front aperture | f/2.2 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Front camera explicit role/aperture/autofocus: [Front camera] 40MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 0.7 µm Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front autofocus | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Front camera explicit role/aperture/autofocus: [Front camera] 40MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 0.7 µm Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front camera | 40 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Front camera explicit role/aperture/autofocus: [Front camera] 40MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 80°, F2.2, 0.7 µm Open source ↗ |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity mah | 5000 mAh | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Typical model battery capacity: Battery | 5000mAh (typical) Open source ↗ |
| Rated capacity mah | 4855 mAh | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Rated minimum distinct from typical: Rated (minimum) capacity is 4855mAh for Galaxy S21 Ultra Open source ↗ |
| Fast charge | USB PD 3.0 (PPS), AFC and QC 2.0; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Charging protocols, no maxW inferred from chargerpower: Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) Open source ↗ |
| Wireless powershare | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Explicit reverse charging support: *WPC certified Wireless charging *Wireless PowerShare Open source ↗ |
Cellular & SIM
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No verified information available | ||
Connectivity, Audio & Features
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — 6E specifically named Ultra only: Wi-Fi 6E supported on S21 Ultra Open source ↗ |
| Connector | USB-C | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Port connector explicitly in revised video-output text: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C Open source ↗ |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Barometer | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Compass | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Hall | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Light | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
| Proximity | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — Exact sensors, no missing sensor absence inferred: Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Open source ↗ |
Software & Updates
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11 | Official sourceGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G — LaunchOS separate from currentOTA: OS | Android 11 Open source ↗ |
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