The new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone has a 4 camera setup with a main lens of 108 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor chipset and a battery of 5000 mAh. On other side, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also has interesting features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Display | 6.8 in (inches) | 6.9 in (inches) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Operating System | One UI 3.1 | One UI 3.1 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| RAM | 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) | 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) |
| Storage | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes),512 GB (gigabytes) |
| Camera | 108/12/10/10 MP | 108/48/12/TOF MP |
| Front Camera | 40 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Cortex-A78, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 and 3 cores of 1.8GHz Cortex-A55. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on One UI 3.1 operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is a better chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 585. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. And it’s running on One UI 3.1 OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is carrying a Adreno 660 gpu in the interior and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has the Qualcomm Adreno 650,Antutu gpu – 217015 graphics processor.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra battery capacity is 5000 mAh, which is the same as Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. Some features include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Screen
The handset is using a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 pixels and a screen size of 6.8 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is featuring a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3200 pixels and a screen size of 6.9 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a 1.4% smaller than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 120Hz refresh rate | 120Hz refresh rate |
| 1600 cd/m² peak brightness | Always-On Display |
| Always-On Display | Capacitive |
| Capacitive | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Gorilla Glass Victus | HDR10+ |
| HDR10+ | Infinity-O Display |
| Infinity-O Display | Multi-touch |
| Multi-touch | Scratch resistant |
| Scratch resistant |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is carrying a ram memory of 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is coming with a 12 GB (gigabytes) or 16 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz) and LPDDR5.
In the basic edition, both phones have the same ram capacity of 12 gigabytes.
At the more expensive edition, both handset present the same ram capacity:16 gigabytes.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
At the more expensive edition, both smartphones present the same built-in storage capacity:512 gigabytes.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) or 512 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra rear camera setup is composed by 4 lenses of 108/12/10/10 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35 mm:24 mm , carrying a sensor like Samsung S5KHM3 Camera sensor size:8.17 x 10.82 mm , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.2 f/2.4 f/4.9 respectively.
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra rear camera comes with 4 lenses of 108/48/12/TOF MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length (35 mm) of 26 mm , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/3.5 f/2.2 f/1.0 respectively.
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 1080p @ 240 fps | 100x digital zoom (Space Zoom) (#3) |
| 10x hybrid optical zoom (#4) | 1080p @ 240 fps |
| 10x optical zoom (#3) | 10x optical zoom (#3) |
| 2160p @ 60 fps | 2160p @ 60 fps |
| 3x optical zoom (#4) | 30x hybrid zoom (#3) |
| 720p @ 960 fps | 720p @ 960 fps |
| Angle of view – 10° (#4) | Angle of view – 120° (#2) |
| Angle of view – 120° (#2) | Angle of view – 24° (#3) |
| Angle of view – 35° (#3) | Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) |
| Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) | Aperture size – f/3.5 (#3) |
| Aperture size – f/2.4 (#3) | Autofocus |
| Aperture size – f/4.9 (#4) | Continuous shooting |
| Autofocus | Digital zoom |
| Continuous shooting | Exposure compensation |
| Digital zoom | Face detection |
| Dual Phase Detection (#2) | Fourth rear camera – DepthVision |
| Dual Phase Detection (#3) | Geotagging |
| Dual Phase Detection (#4) | HDR |
| Exposure compensation | HDR10+ video recording |
| Face detection | ISO settings |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 13 mm (#2) | Nonacell pixel size – 2.4 m (9-in-1 pixel binning) |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 240 mm (#4) | Object tracking AF |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 72 mm (#3) | OIS (#3) |
| Fourth rear camera – 10 MP (telephoto) | Optical image stabilization |
| Geotagging | Optical zoom |
| HDR | Panorama |
| HDR10+ video recording | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| ISO settings | Scene mode |
| Laser autofocus (LAF) | Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) |
| Nona Super Phase Detection | Self-timer |
| Nonacell pixel size – 2.4 m (9-in-1 pixel binning) | Sensor type – ISOCELL Bright |
| Object tracking AF | Super Phase detection |
| OIS (#3) | Third rear camera – 48 MP (periscope telephoto) |
| OIS (#4) | Touch focus |
| Optical image stabilization | White balance settings |
| Optical zoom | |
| Panorama | |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | |
| Pixel size – 1.22 µm (#3) | |
| Pixel size – 1.22 µm (#4) | |
| Pixel size – 1.4 µm (#2) | |
| Scene mode | |
| Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) | |
| Self-timer | |
| Sensor version – Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 (#3) | |
| Sensor version – Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 (#4) | |
| Sensor version – Sony IMX563 (#2) | |
| Sensor size – 1/2.55″ (#2) | |
| Sensor size – 1/3.24″ (#3) | |
| Sensor size – 1/3.24″ (#4) | |
| Sensor type – ISOCELL Bright | |
| Third rear camera – 10 MP (periscope telephoto) | |
| Touch focus | |
| White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP in the front.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a 40 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 40 MP | 40 MP |
| Aperture:f/2.2 | Aperture:f/2.2 |
| Auto HDR | Auto HDR |
| Autofocus | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
| HDR | Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel | |
| Pixel size:0.7 µm /0.000700 mm | |
| Sensor model:Samsung S5KGH1 | |
| Sensor size:5.13 x 6.51 mm /0.33 in | |
| Sensor type – ISOCELL Plus | |
| Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) | |
| TetraCell RGB Bayer Pattern |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|
| 5G NSA | Enhanced 4×4 MIMO |
| 5G SA | LAA (US only) |
| Built-in 5G modem | Snapdragon X55 modem |
| EDGE | Up to 7CA |
| GPRS | 5G NSA |
| HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | 5G SA |
| LTE Cat 20 | EDGE |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) | GPRS |
| HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | |
| LTE Cat 20 | |
| UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra price is 1200 (12 GB + 128 GB) or $1250 (12 GB + 256 GB) or $1380 (16 GB + 512 GB) and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra price tag is $1399
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