Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra is a powerhouse smartphone, but can it fix the legacy burdened by its predecessor?...

Big; bright; 120Hz display Great battery life Versatile camera system Super-fast processor

Expensive No expandable storage No charger in the box

This is the "Ultra" smartphone you've been looking for!

Big; bright & beautiful display; Camera bump is no longer obtrusive; Camera has seen huge improvements year-over-year; Space Zoom is less of a gimmick; 120Hz at Quad HD+ resolution; Battery life is very impressive; $200 cheaper than its predecessor; Much improved fingerprint sensor

Large phone is large; not suitable for everyone; No charger in the box; Doesn't support fast charging (25W max); S Pen supported; but not included in box; No MST with Samsung Pay; No micro SD card slot

At $1,199 / £1,149, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra needs to be excellent, and it is. Powerful internals, a class-leading 10x zoom and a number of fun value adds, not least of all S Pen support give it some standout charm.

The Galaxy S21 is a tank. It’s a big, heavy (8.04 ounces versus its predecessor’s 7.7), blunt instrument of a phone. It’s quintessential Samsung, really — the handset you purchase when too much isn’t quite enough.

It's big, powerful and very capable. If you're after the very best Samsung Galaxy S21 model and money is no object, the Ultra is the one for you. It's a big upgrade over the S20 Ultra, fixing the focus issues and improving battery life. It is very pricey though, especially when the regular S21 has become more affordable.

Great screen thanks to WQHD+ and 120Hz; Much-improved design with an attractive finish; Far more versatile camera than the iPhone 12 Pro Max;

Expensive, with many cheaper phones offering the same features; Big and heavy; No charger included;

The Samsung Galaxy S21 has just been announced! I was able to get a bit of hands on time with the big daddy S21 Ultra. Here's my thoughts.

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