[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My phone journey has been extremely long and I'm glad I landed with the S21 Ultra 5G.
For the past few generations (of phones) I've been using a Google Pixel. I'm intrigued by a clean Android that's not too bloated. My latest phone before my 21 Ultra was a Pixel 4 XL. With this phone I used my Pixel Buds at my delivery job everyday.
I'm so not me to Samsung. After the Nexus 6P by Google, I switched over to a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I fell in love with the camera, and that's one thing I've always loved about Samsung.
Another thing is the screens. My first experience with a Samsung screen dates back to 2011 with the Galaxy Nexus. That Super AMOLED screen seemed so superior to any other screen that I've ever used on a smartphone. Switching back to a Samsung today, I'm reimagining how good screen technology can be.
I've used an iPhone before with the iPhone 4. Used various LG phones. And it's kind of inevitable that I would end up with a Samsung being that these phones always come pack with a better software and hardware experience.
I was NOT a fan of TouchWiz, but One UI is now my favorite Android skin even over the vanilla stock skin. I NEVER used Samsung Messages and am thrilled with their decision to use Android Messages by Google on all the Samsung devices by default. I've had issues with all other email clients, including Gmail, when it came to simply receiving ALL my emails. I don't like overly aggressive spam blockers and I don't like filters. Samsung's email app (which didn't come with the phone for some odd reason) is literally a dream come true. I get all my emails unfiltered, not in a special folder, and in a timely manner all the time.
Amenities like super fast charging, being able to change my screen resolution, extreme battery saver, and just great optimization have contributed to amazing battery life for me.
Exclusive Samsung specific apps (from the Galaxy Store) have given me just enough Android customization to fulfill my desires.
Power sharing, a bright and vivid screen, and a lot of "gimmicky" features have made me the envy of friends and family.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this phone for about 2 weeks now and I'm disappointed that I didn't get a charging block, or anything else that Im used to a flagship phone coming with. No earbuds (phone doesn't have a headphone jack), no spot to store my s pen (what's the point in using it if I have to find a way to store it to keep it with me?,
I have. Been using the s20+ for over a year now and it is a good device. Then a month ago I had to see what the S21 Ultra was all about. For one I love the size of the display and everything else about the display! It is the best display ever on an android or any other Ibrand phone. I ALSO love using an S Pen I have never had a Note device but have owned a Galaxy tab S4 and I am writing this review on a Tab S7 so I have had experience with SPens . The S Pen that I bought designed for the S21 ultra is flawless! It also really takes this phone to the next level. When you take the great camera, overall speed, battery life, display, sound , quality materials and now the One UI 4 with Android 12 Beta, this is still the only Ultra smartphone in 2021. Oh the fingerprint sensor is also immediate when you touch it, and works every time, even wearing a mask! Sorry had to say it! They don't get better than this!
S21 ultra 5g camera still better than iPhone 13 pr
on September 28, 2021
Posted by: JaredW
from New York, NY
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have an S21 Ultra 5G for work and just upgraded my iPhone 12 pro to iPhone 13 pro. Whenever I need to take a really good picture the S21 still blows me away in terms of crispness and quality.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Since 8 years ago, I have been a Samsung user, the experience of using a s21 ultra has been just amazing, nothing compare to the versions before this one, great quality, awesome performance and photos. In a few words, best phone of the year!