We've previously reported on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Malaysia release. This device is claimed by Samsung to offer a super-computer experience and unrivalled 5G connection capabilities. It has the likes of a big 'intelligent' screen, studio-quality-like image processing and comes bundled with Samsung's S Pen which is a first for any S series.
As everyone is starting to discover deep beyond this machine's cool exterior, we also got the chance to take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to see if it's worth the hype.
Check out our video editor's first impression!
The S21 Ultra: A Looker on the inside and outside
Out of the box, our Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra unit is the Phantom Black edition, which is encased in a matte-black housing that's cool to the touch and feels lightweight despite having a 6.8-inch display.
Said display is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X, WQHD+ display with a smoothness of a 120Hz refresh rate together - a combo that fans have been waiting for a long time.
A big win for the S21 Ultra is how premium it really looks in comparison to the S20 Ultra released last year.
While the all-new, iconic Contour Cut Camera housing may seem out-of-place in some of the promotional photos of the S21 Ultra, a look at it in real life cancels out this thought. The cameras actually blend seamlessly into the device’s metal frame without jutting out oddly, which is quite unique as compared to the previous S series models.
This also means a better flat lay situation for the phone; it doesn't shake much when lying down.
Speaking of which, our video editor gives his praise to the camera's quality along with better periscope zoom processing layout. The vibrant screen is also one of the best we've seen so far, and is enthusiastically approved by our video editor. Not forgetting, speakers are also loud and clear.
Even though the phone feels lightweight and comfortable in hand, it's still slightly heavier (227g) than the S20 Ultra by about 5g.
In the box though...
Like several other smartphone brands, the S21 Ultra isn't shipped with an additional travel adapter or a headset for the sake of a greener planet. This results in a smaller box. Therefore, you're only getting the:
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Charging cable
- User manual
- SIM card ejector tool
Current Galaxy S21 Promotions
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is available for pre-orders in Malaysia until 28th January 2021. Pre-orders during this period are entitled to free Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag worth a total of RM918.
Not only that, but the purchase of any Galaxy S21 series during the pre-order period will get 25% off any selected smartphone cases at participating outlets. Promotions are while stocks last.
| Display | 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3200x1440), 515ppi, HDR10+ certified Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) Eye Comfort Shield |
| Dimension & Weight | Dimensions: 75.6x165.1x8.9mm Weight: 227g(sub6) |
| Camera |
[Front camera] [Rear camera] Ultra Wide: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, FOV 120°, F2.2, 1.4µm Wide-angle: 108MP Phase Detection AF, FOV 83°, OIS, F1.8, 0.8µm Telephoto 1: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, Optical 3x, FOV 35°,OIS, F2.4, 1.22µm Telephoto 2: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, 100X Space Zoom |
| AP | 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor 2.9GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.8GHz +2.2GHz |
| Memory | 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage 16GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage |
| Battery | 5000mAh (typical) |
| Charging | Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible) |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Network & Connectivity | [5G]5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 [Wi-Fi 6E] [Ultra Wideband] |
| Payment | NFC, MST |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| Authentication | Lock type: pattern, PIN, password Biometric lock type: Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Face recognition |
| Audio |
[Ultra high quality audio playback] [Audio playback format] [Bluetooth] [Recording] |
| Video |
[Video playback format] [TV connection] |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |