Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

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Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, the ultimate self-expression smartphone with 5G Ultra Wideband speeds.¹ Take your photos and videos to a whole new level with a multi-lens camera featuring 100X Space Zoom, a 108 MP camera and head-turning 8K video. Cinema-quality features like Vlogger View for simultaneous front and back camera recording and Director's View for real-time angle adjustment let you shoot like a pro. All of your favorite content comes to life on the 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a crazy-high contrast ratio and an adaptive display that automatically adjusts from 10 Hz to 120 Hz. And with a sleek design, hyperfast processing and a battery that won't quit before you do, you can create, connect and do more of what you love. Experience all the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has to offer on Verizon, now with the coverage of 5G Nationwide and the unprecedented performance of 5G Ultra Wideband.¹

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6/5

5201 reviews

88%

of reviewers recommend this product.

Quite pleased

5 out of 5 rating

Nataku413 · 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I've owned mine for nearly 6-7 months. I've been quite pleased with the overall performance.

GARBAGE

1 out of 5 rating

AHanson · 12 days ago

This phone is pure garbage and I have been a loyal Samsung Galaxy customer for years! This phone overheats in a matter of minutes, the battery life is a joke and half the time it won't even take a charge. Verizon wouldn't help me so I'm stuck with this phone and I use it for work.... super helpful. The only good thing I can say about it is the camera is great!

Samsung - 12 days ago

Hi AHanson,


Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for purchasing the Galaxy S21 Ultra. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you, as the battery performance is poor and overheats. I know the importance of keeping your device at its normal operating temperature without experiencing battery issues. Please know that we are continuously improving our services, and your feedback is vital to that process.


Here is a link to an article for troubleshooting steps:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078987/

Another is Apps are draining the battery on your Galaxy Phone:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001388/#optimize-all-apps

Battery Life and Performance Optimization:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/galaxy-battery/optimization/

Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01201462/

Keep your Galaxy Device at its Normal Operating Temperature:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952/


Should you need more assistance, you may reach us via the following for immediate support:

1. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
2. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recepient_ id=18768513


Reference Number: 1144477312

Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day!

^Chrystel Samsung

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Battery life

Up to 27.69 hrs

Up to 28.71 hrs

Up to 24.89 hrs.

Up to 34 hrs

Screen

6.8" WQHD+ (1440X3200) Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 515 PPI

6.7" FHD+ (1080X2400) Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 394 PPI

6.2" FHD+ (1080X2400) Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 421 PPI

6.7" WQHD+ Super AMOLED, 526PPI

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4.5964 out of 5 rating

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Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

128 GB (Subject to availability)

128 GB (Subject to availability)

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

108MP Wide

12 MP Wide

12 MP Wide

12 MP Wide

Colors

1. 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2,700+ cities.
2. Single Take captures images and video up to 15 seconds
3. Superfast (25 W) charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
4. Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
5. Compared to GS20.
6. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
7. S Pen sold separately.

Design

Height

6.5 in

Width

2.97 in

Depth

0.35 in

Weight

8.07 oz

Accessibility

HD Voice

Experience HD Voice, Video Calling and Simultaneous Voice & Data. Enable Wi-Fi Calling and make calls anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M3/T3

Network

4G Network

LTE Bands: B2/B4/B5/B13/B46/B66/B48, Anchor Bands: B2/B4/B5/B13/B46/B66/B48

FCC ID

A3LSMG998U

5G Nationwide

n2/n5/n48/n66

5G Ultra Wideband

n260/ n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

World Device

Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.

Global Network

LTE Roaming: B3/B7/B8/B12/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28, GSM/UMTS Quad, TDD LTE B38/B39/B40/B41, LTE-LAA: B46

Battery

Standby Time

12 days

Usage Time

27.69 hrs

Battery

5,000mAh (Non-removable)

Additional Features

Voice Assistant

Bixby, Google Assistant

Camera

Front Camera

40MP AF

Rear Camera

108MP OIS AF F1.8 (Wide) | (Tele x10) 10MP OIS AF F4.9 | (Tele x3) 10MP OIS AF F2.4 | (Ultra Wide)12MP AF F2.2 | Range sensor | Flash- Y

camera

108MP Wide

Performance

Processor

Snapdragon 888, Octa-CoreGold Prime Max 2.8GHz + Gold 2.4GHz + Silver 1.8GHz

Storage

128GB/256GB (ROM) + 12GB (RAM), 512GB (ROM) + 16GB (RAM)

Operating System

Android 11 (R OS)

Display

Screen

6.8" WQHD+ (1440X3200) Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 515 PPI

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SKU#

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What's in the box

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
  • Pre-installed SIM Card
  • Data cable USB-C to USB-C
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • Terms & Conditions

1. 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities. 5G Nationwide available in 2,700+ cities.
2. Single Take captures images and video up to 15 seconds
3. Superfast (25 W) charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
4. Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
5. Compared to GS20.
6. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
7. S Pen sold separately.

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6/5

5201 reviews

88%

of reviewers recommend this product.

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3 out of 5 rating
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2 out of 5 rating
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1 out of 5 rating
217 reviews

Quite pleased

5 out of 5 rating

Nataku413 · 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I've owned mine for nearly 6-7 months. I've been quite pleased with the overall performance.

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GARBAGE

1 out of 5 rating

AHanson · 12 days ago

This phone is pure garbage and I have been a loyal Samsung Galaxy customer for years! This phone overheats in a matter of minutes, the battery life is a joke and half the time it won't even take a charge. Verizon wouldn't help me so I'm stuck with this phone and I use it for work.... super helpful. The only good thing I can say about it is the camera is great!

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Samsung - 12 days ago

Hi AHanson,


Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for purchasing the Galaxy S21 Ultra. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you, as the battery performance is poor and overheats. I know the importance of keeping your device at its normal operating temperature without experiencing battery issues. Please know that we are continuously improving our services, and your feedback is vital to that process.


Here is a link to an article for troubleshooting steps:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078987/

Another is Apps are draining the battery on your Galaxy Phone:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001388/#optimize-all-apps

Battery Life and Performance Optimization:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/galaxy-battery/optimization/

Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01201462/

Keep your Galaxy Device at its Normal Operating Temperature:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952/


Should you need more assistance, you may reach us via the following for immediate support:

1. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
2. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recepient_ id=18768513


Reference Number: 1144477312

Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day!

^Chrystel Samsung

Avoid at all costs!

1 out of 5 rating

Piper18 · 15 days ago

The only thing I can say about this phone is the camera is fantastic. However, I work from home and I'm on my phone all day. In order to work more easily, I'm always on speaker phone. While I can hear whoever I'm talking with just fine, they're hearing an echo of their own voice on their end which is beyond annoying. I've had several Galaxy's over the years and have always been very happy with each of them and I've heard good things about the S22 but this phone is awful. I've spent hours on the phone with Verizon and Samsung and neither seem willing or able to help in spite of experiencing the issue first had. Do yourself a favor and DON'T BUY THIS PHONE!!!

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Samsung - 14 days ago

Hi Piper18. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I see you have some concerns with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please know that we value your feedback. We will continue working on improving the quality of the products we offer. Here are some links for more details to help you maximize the device's potential.

Product Warranty https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/warranty/
Repair Pricing https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/repair/pricing/

Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:

1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us

Reference Number: 1144469618

Have a great day.

^Charles Samsung

Poorly Made S21

1 out of 5 rating

Moe Bell · 18 days ago

This is my 4th S21 UW phone. The phone freezes up all the time. I clear the data and then It will need network reset that make my life stressful and inconvenient with bluetooth items. The phone consistently disconnects my bluetooth every 5 minutes then I have to do a network reset over and over and over. I'm so sick of this cheaply made samsung product. The only good thing is the screen has great Quality. Other than that, I would not recommend.

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Samsung - 16 days ago

Hi Moe Bell,


Thank you for leaving this detailed review. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you, as you're experiencing a Bluetooth connection issue, and your device constantly freezes up. I understand how frustrating it can be when your phone acts up repeatedly. To help you with this, I am providing some links below to help you with your concern.


Samsung phone freezes and crashes:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001416/

The Bluetooth device won't stay connected to the Galaxy phone:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01209182/


Should you need more assistance, you may reach us via the following for immediate support:

1. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
2. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recepient_ id=18768513


Reference Number: 1144461537

Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day!

^Chrystel Samsung

Terrible Phone

1 out of 5 rating

Robyn V · 22 days ago

I feel that Samsung phones are getting progressively worse. The keyboard refuses to "learn" my words and frequently "corrects" my verbiage to things I NEVER write. My own kids names are never correct and it tries to fill in these very odd and NEVER used words. Aside from that, the phone blacks out while I'm on the phone and does not give me the option to end calls without basically restarting. I am at the mercy of the other party to hang up. I miss the option to have notifications show up as colored lights when the screen is off. I also LOATHE having to accept security updates every other week. Literally. I've had this phone since November and have had 16 security updates since. Learn to make the phone function the first time, Samsung. I can understand an update every 3-6 months, but every 2 weeks seems as if your programmers did a lazy job and you released the phone before it was ready. I am fairly determined never to buy another Samsung phone. They just get worse and worse. Buy ANYTHING else.

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Samsung - 21 days ago

Hi Robyn V. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I see you have some concerns with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G screen not responding. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please know that we value your feedback. We will continue working on improving the quality of the products we offer.

user's manual; Configure the Samsung keyboard; Page 48
https://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220129021335027/SAM_G991_G996_G998_EN_UM_OS12_121721_FINAL_AC.pdf

touchscreen issues on Galaxy phone https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01213974/
The screen doesn't turn on/off during calls
https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01200782/

Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:

1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us

Reference Number: 1144447011

Have a great day.

^Charles Samsung

Not sure

2 out of 5 rating

Hp66 · 24 days ago

I don't like it , I have had to factory restartbit 4 times , i had to take it in, nobody would help me said im stuck with it , i cant have it on speaker or have it on bluetooth nobody can hear me , when i'm talking people tell me i have a bad echo, i had a samsung galaxy s10 plus and gave it to my grandson for this one samgsung galaxy s21 ultra i would give it back if i could

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Samsung - 16 days ago

Hi Hp66. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I see you have some concerns with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please know that we value your feedback. We will continue working on improving the quality of the products we offer.

speaker not working on Galaxy phone https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001255/
pair a Bluetooth device on your Galaxy phone https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078053/
Check for a software update on your phone https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077582/
How to update your Galaxy phone https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001149/

Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:

1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us

Reference Number: 1144462500

Have a great day.

^Charles Samsung

Great phone!

5 out of 5 rating

Rangus · 25 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from the note 20 ultra and even though a miss the S pen I love this phone!

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The camera sold me

4 out of 5 rating

nms6069 · 28 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love the camera quality and the macro lens, the only complaint is the size of the phone.

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The best phone in the world

5 out of 5 rating

Xavvo · 1 month ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone just love it it doesnt dissapoint great feautures and the camara zoom is the best

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Not the best camera for indoor action shots

3 out of 5 rating

Thelittledoe · 1 month ago

If you are looking for a good camera to take pictures of fast moving kids or pets inside, this is not good at all. Always blurry!

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Samsung - 15 days ago

Hi Thelittledoe. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I see you have some concerns with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please know that we value your feedback. We will continue working on improving the quality of the products we offer. Here are some links for more details to help you maximize the device's potential.

the camera settings for Samsung Galaxy phones https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00086762/
Galaxy phone photos and videos are blurry or dark
https://www.Samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001424/

Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:

1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/Samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.Samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us

Reference Number: 1144466364

Have a great day.

^Charles Samsung

Frequently asked questions

JOhn・Mar 6, 2021

Does this phone have fingerprint scanner?

Samsung - 1 year

Hello JOhn, great question! This phone does have a fingerprint sensor. ^Elizabeth

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

Page 5 of the manual confirms fingerprint scanning functionality: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/samsung-galaxy-s21-userguide-01202021pdf - Lorenzo

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Rick・Mar 1, 2021

Is edge still support by Samsung

- 1 year

Yes it is supported

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johnny・Mar 6, 2021

Galaxy S21 ultra Buy Online in your company. ls it convenient to activate and install at home.

2hkup・Mar 5, 2021

My current samsung has a health sensor for stress, blood oxygen and heart rate. Does this one have a sensor?

a10e - 1 year

Yes

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carmelita・Mar 5, 2021

Where does the headset go on this phone

Samsung - 1 year

Hello carmelita, great question! This phone has a USB-C audio port on the bottom of the phone. ^Elizabeth

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

There is a headphone jack on the bottom right corner of the phone.

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Cynia・Mar 2, 2021

Can I keep my old phone number with this new phone?

Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

Yes, you can keep your phone number when you upgrade to a new phone.

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JonM・Feb 6, 2021

Why no SD memory card slot? For Samsung to continually upgrade the camera systems and ever larger file sizes, we NEED the convenience of memory cards!!! It looks like I will have to stay with my S10 Plus until you build S22 with memory card slots!!!

Becky - 1 year

Not a Verizon issue, go complain to Samsung, Verizon doesn't make the phones

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Samsung - 1 year

Hello JonM, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. We are always looking for ways to improve the Samsung experience. Reviews like this help us understand where we can grow. ^Elizabeth

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

Every manufacturer decides on what features are built into their devices. Please reach out directly to Samsung for support on this concern. -Marshall

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John・Feb 4, 2021

Does this phone have bluetooth and wifi support.

Samsung - 1 year

Hello John, great question! This phone has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth LE connectivity. ^Elizabeth

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G does support connecting to Wifi as well as Bluetooth devices.

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Jersey Jerry・Feb 3, 2021

Does it have wireless charging?

Samsung - 1 year

Yes, Jersey Jerry! The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G does have wireless charging available to use. Thank you for asking this question. ^Kayla

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

Yes, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G does have wireless charging available. - Rodney

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Keshia・Feb 1, 2021

How big is this phone

Samsung - 1 year

That is a great question, Keshia! The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.6" with accounting for the rounded corners. I have included a link that provides more information on this device. Thank you for asking this question. ^Kayla https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s21-5g/models/

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Verizon Customer Support - 1 year

The height of this phone is 6.5 in and the width is 2.97 in. - Ellisandra

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