Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S21 Plus vs S21 Ultra - Which One Is Right For You?
Samsung has released 3 new smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. In this video, I will compare every aspect of these smartphones and guide you on which one to buy.
If you are in the market to buy any of the Galaxy S21 phones, you need to watch this video to see exactly what the differences are between to make the right choice.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:41 Pricing of S21 Series
1:30 Everything that is the Same on S21 Series
3:37 Everything that is Different on S21 Series
3:42 Display - S21 vs S21 Plus vs S21 Ultra
5:16 Design
6:13 Camera
7:46 Battery
8:40 S-Pen on Galaxy S21 Ultra
9:17 Conclusion - Which One To Buy
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Put in 1.25x speed and it sounds perfect
Thank you!!
Perfect
I saw this too little too late :/
As an idiot, i like ot explained to me slowly
1.5x and it sounds normal
You instantly had me hooked from your opening. Thank you for this review! Super helpful!
so in short the most expensive one is the best for us
You pay what you get for. If it's within your budget the s21 ultra would definitely be the way to go.
I ordered my S21Ultra 512G on Thursday.
@XxKaiju_123xX I just ordered it. I'll get it by the end of thee month, unless current events delay it.
@XxKaiju_123xX hello? No one has it yet, except these youtube reviewers! We just preordered it on Thursday. We don't get it until two weeks. It might be longer because of some things going on right . Ask these people on the video that have it. I can tell you about my Note 9. I had had that for two years now.
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Great video 😊. One suggestion is to look at differences between the S21 & S21+ for the amount of $200. Much larger battery, bigger phone, glass back, stay with flat screen that many now prefer & more color choices. If those differences are worth $200 is probably more subjective due to preference and how active & what types of activities person uses their phone for. I think their is still a big market of people who may choose the S21+. I definitely agree with you that the $200 more for Ultra from S21+ is objectively easier to see. Thanks for helping us make decisions.
Thanks for this great breakdown between these phones! Excellent job at explaining the differences and specs of each device...you've definitely helped me with my decision making! 😉
your videos are so well laid out and organized. You are my go to for phone comparisons and which to buy
Preordered my S21 Ultra 5G 512g Phantom Black today!😁
Great video saki- always coming down to the point for us who want to save some money and know the exact specs that’s are worth the purchase- not to be part of the in crowd but what’s the best value for a regular consumer with some to intermediate knowledge 💯
Me pushing further s21 to s21 plus to buy Saki push further to get ultra My wallet left the chat
I just came from the T- Mobile store utterly confused. Thank you for explaining this in layman's terms👌🏽🎤👄.
Thank you for making this video. It really helped me make my choice on the ultra. I have watched many videos and none it the points like yours.
When its all said and done i go to Saki to tell me whats best for me....thats trust! Keep up the great work!!
Great video. Good info. Ur the man. Thanks ! !
Just love the way you outline every detail precisely, i Appreciate it bro.👍🏻
Well organized video, thorough and to the point. Thank you
Absolutely well explained, meticulously broke down very carefully and straight to the point recommendation. Im definitely subscribing.
Great review. Not robotic, but more opinionated. Well done!
Simple, to the point and exactly what we want to hear! Thank you!!
Thank you. You explained this better than my carrier did. Going with the Ultra.
Nice video Saki but I just pre-ordered the s21 plus 12gb ram 256gb on Samsung Canada.
Good video dude. You covered all the bases. 👍
Thank you for clearing this up I was really on the fence about which phone to get so what I heard is go big or go home. You just gained a new follower. Peace and love
thank your for the very organized and concise presentation. far ahead of anything else I've seen.
Yep, my wife and I have both decided on the S21 Ultra! Great phone. Great video as always as well. Thanks for the comparisons, really helped in our decision.
How does she like it? I just bought it and liked it except for the size. I talked my husband into using it instead of returning it.
@@snowps1 Shit- thanks for warning me ab the size ! I think I might go with the s21 🤷🏻♀️
Depending on what you use your phone for, no one actually uses the phone at its most capacity. This video convinced me to get the S21, because there are not many difefences between it and S21+ and the ultra is too big. Thanks for the detailed explanation!
Same here
Couldn't ask for a better review , thanks mate👌👊
You get what you pay for. I dont buy phones often...but when I do I research and take my time. Good video. Good video.
Great job, Saki. Always love your work.
Well my goal was the Samsung FE but I'm considering the S21+ after seeing this video. Thoughts anyone? And excellent video my friend. You are the gold standard. Looking forward to a 200 tips for the new S21 video also....😎
Thank you for this video. Really helped me decide to get the ultra.
I went for the S21 with 256GB. The display is good enough. I have a tablet with an S-pen and I don't use it much. The camera is good enough for what I do and is an improvement over the S10 I was using. I prefer a flat display. I use a case so I will never see the back. All these made the S21 the easy choice for me.
Hi, as an S10 user myself it's the screen that's the biggest put off for me. How is the difference now you've had it a while? Miss the S10 screen? I do enjoy a headphone jack and memory card too but mainly the screen is my concern
@@paolo6336, I'm still fine with it. I have a S10 for my work phone but I use the S21 far more. It just feels better all around. I honestly don't even notice the screen difference.
21+ because I didn't need the cameras - deciding factors were the glass back and a decent 6.7" size. I don't feel like I'm missing much. (Paying cash really helps sort these issues out imo.)
Thank you so much for this amazing video 👍
In today's video? You have already released three today. Not complaining of course,I absolutely love it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video. Can you tell me which case with a built in screen protector is best for the s21 ultra 5G?
I have an s10+ with me and I am still happy with its performance. But with your advice sir. Do you think it is time for me to upgrade?
Thank you! Super in depth review👍🏼
I'm still using a Huawei P20 pro that came out over 3 years ago. The technology developments are interesting, but there aren't any good enough reasons that should make anyone upgrade every two years if their phone is in working order.
Well explained., Thank you.
Straight to the point, I love it. Here is a like and subscribe from me brutha!
Amazingly informative...thanks
Best to put your ring light a little higher so it doesn't reflect :) Thank you for the phone review!
Ill be getting the plus but have to have the 256gb, disappointed about the Sd card but ill try to live without it, Great review btw Saki 💪🏾
Earlier i have chosen s 21 plus as i am.using s20 plus now and love curve screen,but after seeing your video push further and changed my mind to s21 ultra.because of better camera and curve screen 😀
Saki is it worth upgrading from S 20 to S 21 please share your thoughts with comparison
Great comparison video!
S21 FE seems like a great option if it ever happens 😀
Nice no bs review. Will be going for the ULTRA, just wish the size wasn't so big and something smaller had all the specs.. mostly doing it for the camera and the ram
Thanks for the comparison. I'm going with the ultra .I love to take pics and the camera details look great. I can't wait to get it.
You met Janet? 😱 omg! Lucky
You explained it so well 👏 thank you I'm going for Ultra
I wanted this phone so bad but the eliminating of the expandable memory card slot is a deal breaker for me. 😭
I feel the same and I am not sure how I am going to overcome that. I have a note with 512 and a 400GB card in it. I have half-filled the phone and half-filled the card. I simply cannot go to a phone without an SD card slot. I am not sure how that is going to work. Maybe they will bring the Note 21 out with a 1TB storage option. But then they will charge $2000 for it.
U can buy the 512 GB and u wouldnt need it trust me
@@aliayld no seriously, 512gb would not be enough for me. I have a KZhead and take lots of video footage for it. Plus.... I love music and prefer to keep hard copies on my device rather than use streaming.
@@Kelly-he9ge You can buy an expandable hard drive to store your data. I have 2 & their both 1TB. Together that equals 2000 gigabytes. I'll have plenty of space if I decide to upgrade to the s21 ultra.
@@aliayld you'd be surprised at how quickly that will fill up
very wonderful review. very clear and precise
Thanks Saki for the extra clear criterias for choosing the right phone :-) Although the S21 Ultra is the best of the beast ;-) i'm not sure i need all this in my daily life. I'll surely go for the S21+
Me either s21+ is a practical buy
Totally agree. I don't need all the bells and whistles. The S21 plus is the best choice 👌
I love your videos thanks for it and I want to know if to upgrade to s21 ultra or wait for note 21 ultra because for now I have note 10 plus.
What to do?
Sakitech, I watched your video, but still can't decide. I would like to try the square display, but I don't mind paying the extra $200 for a better phone. Problem with that is the Ultra only has the curved screen. Also, I'm not interested in the S Pen. If I were to get the Ultra, will the phone still work the same? Just really stuck on making a decision. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you.
Does it seem to anyone else that the phones get more expensive but the features become fewer? The lack of mico-SD is a non-starter for me. I will wait and get a Note 20 + when I upgrade.
You don't have to wait the Note 20 ultra is already here my dad has it its better than the S21 ultra.
@@archimedes2261 Is it snapdragon or exynos
These aren't more expensive, though. A few hundred cheaper than last year. Not excusing features being removed, but at leat they lowered the price..
@@archimedes2261 Better maybe in some ways, less better in msny more, for the same price, snd the same price as my 2 year old Note 9 512G I got in January 2019. The only main things I can think of that I prefer on my Note 9 is the actual headphone jack, the microSD expansion, and the finger print sensor on the back, but I can live with that. I was going to get another one just like mine, since the battery may be going, because I liked it so much, and them. The Note 20 Ultra 512G, but I could not find any new at Verizon or Samsung. The only new Note 20 Ultra 512G I could find are from several eBay sellers, and you need to pay full price at once.
@@jjacob25101 512gb would be a lot of storage for me I got note 10+ 256gb and only used 26% of storage 😄
Can you use the fast charger that came with my Galaxy Note 10 plus with the Galaxy S21? Thank you for this informative video.
No micro SD card expansion even on the S21 Ultra is a major fail.
U get 256gb or 512gb
@@luckysaadaan8617 While that is true, there is still no excuse for Samsung to remove the microSD card slot. They took away one of the main advantages of owning a Galaxy.
I think you're right Im thinking seriously about getting the S21 Ultra!!
Probably the best explanation and comparison.
S20 plus vs s21 plus pleasee
Well thanks for you review so after watching your review on the way home from work I went and ordered the S21 ultra 512GB with 16GB of ram cost here in new Zealand was $2449.00 NZD $1765.54 USD was upgrading from a note 10 plus
Thank you for the video and great description. I am just having a big disagreement on what model makes the best because in my opinion as a Samsung user for almost a decade, the practicality which is a combination of MSRP and features goes with the S21 plus. This model has all essential with an acceptable battery size and large screen and even design. I personally don't like to use my phone as my main screen like what I do with TVs and monitors. Also I am not a super professional photographer so on the ultra I don't see anything else to make up the $200 extra. IF you have a practical need for the Spen then you had better go with the Note series vs Galaxy series!
What about the quality screen pixel on the s21ultra, and 12 GB ram?
@@abseiduk The screen quality as our eyes can catch and differentiate is high on all series and definitely much better on the higher end model but not worth the price difference anyway. The RAM does a very different job, though. If the user do multitasking most of the time, then RAM size actually matters and justifies the price difference.
I traded in my s20 plus for the standard s21. The s20 plus was just to big for me and I could stand the curved screen anymore. Screen protector are a hassle to get on it and they just don’t look good. So Samsung gave me 700 dollars for the s20 plus and got the 256gb s21 for 149 dollars. Which was a steal for a new phone for me IMO.
How did you get 700 bucks for your s20 plus?
@@roncee29 that is what samsung is offering on there website right now
@@nikolavonfulton5195 I was on there but they only said my s20 plus was worth 150 trade in, I could sell it for like 8 or 9 hundred myself lol
@@roncee29 I just looked it up on samsung.com and the trade in is 700 on my phone and laptop
@@nikolavonfulton5195 ok thanks I'll look it up again
You left out the built in memory.. are they all the same for the difference in price?
Haha I have the S 21 Plus and I love it!!! But I didn't realize a stylus won't work on the screen and it's essential for what I do. Luckily my carrier allows me to return after a few days. I gotta get the Ultra
Showing the actual devices live instead of stock images would have really helped
No SD slot is gonna make it much easier to look at other brands what a disappointment 👎
Or maybe a reason to snatch a super-value S20, which does have SD card?
I thought so too as I have a lot of movies on it but I'm just going to get a plugin drive when I want to watch them
Agreed. I feel like they are going to lose $ on this one. No standard headphone jack, no charging cables & fob, and now no memory card slot.... I feel like I'm in the twilight zone - is Samsung copying Apple now or what? 😱🥴😡
@@Kelly-he9ge Definitely.
I never used that
Great video. Unfortunately in Australia the price comparison is $1350 to $1650 to $1950 .... so will have to sell my first born to be able to afford the ultra. But your video has given me enough info to decide the plus is good enough for my needs. thanks.
Nice presentation. Thanks
Your analysis is super
my note 10+ has an SD card slot and faster charging. I think I would wait for a better phone. too many negative options on the s21 line-up
I just preordered the S21 Ultra! I simply wanted the best of the best! Thanks, Saki!
how easy is it to replace the battery if required? Will it damage its water resistant abilities...?
Dear sakki tell me plZ i have note 10 plus.according to u which is best note 10 plus or s20....reply plzzzzz
I ordered the plus. I need a flat display again. $300 with my s20 trade in👍
My S10 is the winner. 3.5 mm jack, glass back, SD card expandable, take photos while video recording 😄 great resolution
Bro u just CANNOT compare an s10 to the s21ultra .
I'm good with my s20 have 12gb of ram and 128 gb 🙂
Yeah I have the S20 too and to me the S21 feels more like a downgrade than an upgrade It feels like and upgrade to the S20FE not to the S20
Hej Sakitech Personally, I choose the S21 Ultra but agree with others here no memory card expansion storage is a big disappointment. Regarding the S Pen, Samsung will release a S Pen Pro later with with Bluetooth suport so that is nice. But overall, I think Samsung has listened to us and lowered the prices of the S21 series which I think is very good. Keep up the nice work be safe out there have a nice weekend.
Is the s pen from my Note 9 compatible with the S 21 Ultra?
I know it's gonna sound dumb but what's the size of a single selfie on s21ultra? Because it has 40mp front camera, does it mean the selfie sizes will be only like 15mb or something??? Is there any way to take normal size selfies or pictures???
Now can I find a comparison of the S20 Notes & all the S21s.
Jeez. I just saw so many people commenting about the fact that no expandable memory is a deal breaker for them, which is weird for me. If you never used an sd card in your phone that's not going to make any difference. I mean that if you have anything on sd cards, you are not going to be able to put anything that is on that sd card in these new phones. If you just can't live with 512 GB of storage than just stop downloading every movie you want to see, it's not efficent and only helps when you want to be able to see it offline. Same with music copies, except saving music on your phone is even more useless. That's the best advice I can give about the sd card situation.
I am a year late here, but I am looking to upgrade to the S21 Plus for a couple of reasons: 1. It is currently on sale at more than 50% off. 2. The S21 Ultra is too large of a phone for me. I am trying to decide whether it is worth waiting for pricing on the S22 to come down. I do not need a new phone (I currently have a 4-year old LG G7 Thinq), but it would be nice to upgrade to newer tech and faster processing speed.
I have the note 8, Will my pen work & fit with the ultra?/ Thanks
you get too choose from 3 devices, so that the ultra Phone doesnt look so expensive when comparing each other. Dont forget there are other companies which sell their ultra flagship phone between 600 - 1000 dollars.
Very interesting flagship phones getting features reduced and price rises, while mid range phones gaining new features for even cheaper price.
I can't decided between the galaxys 21+ or the ultra ? I tend to watch a lot of KZhead and love taken pictures of nature which one would be better ? ( btw I have galaxys s10+ right now ).
Ok um so for some reason in my country the preorder price for the s21 ultra(512 gb) is about 1030 usd (plus galaxy buds pro). worth it? And someone pls answer quick the promo ends tomorrow.
Sooop nice the Devices and i can see that the earbuds are the Best and i love the colour😁😍🥰😚😙☺❤⚡👍🏻
S21 plus be like why am I even here 😂
For glass back and larger screen
For the people who don't like curved screens but still want a big screen.
Should I get it
Battery life is strong on the plus. Lighter phone than ultra. Ultra may be bulky and heavy for a phone tbh.
You keep saying the s20 throughout the video (drove me nuts, wanting to correct you) ... But still, thank you for all the information... =)
I used to be so exited when these launches happened. But nothing so noticeable now with the s21. Yes if I was getting one I'd go for the s21 ultra. But I've always been a note guy. Had all of them accept the note 7. Last month I upgraded from note 20 ultra to the z fold 2. Main reason new tech and amazing improvements from z fold 2. To be honest I've never looked back. Now I'm just exited about the z fold 3 and I hope and pray it will have s pen and dual sim as in my region we don't have esim yet. Samsung has always been the best in new technologies and that's why if you can id recommend the z fold 2. Awesome phone and awesome battery.
Can you connect air pod pros to these?
Thank you for your thorough review. Very helpful!
no micro sd broke my heart
Like iphone
Just bought from Amazon a three pack of pens they say are compatible for my new Ultra so I'm going to just spread those around the house where I normally sit and if I want to make a note I'll just pick it up. I got the three different colors
Great service you provide. I choose the s21ultra. Camera and size
Very good video 👍🏾
Sticking with my S20 plus for a few more years. The SD problem is Samsung wanting you to pay a monthly subscription for storage. Hell no