Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the ultimate flagship and a great way to start 2021, setting a superior standard for premium smartphones to follow.
In a world where there is no shortage of smartphones, it is not easy to shine. Samsung does so effortlessly. A company that has a smartphone in every possible price range, makes no compromise in leading the way in innovation through its flagship series.2021 is already off to a great start and Samsung’s latest Galaxy S-series has a major role in it. The Galaxy S21 Ultra makes heads turn and will spellbound you with some of its above-par features, which we will explore in this review. Samsung sent us the review unit of the Galaxy S21 Ultra in Phantom Black – the stealth-looking premium flagship that is bound to attract attention. We’ve heard from peers that the Phantom Silver is quite stunning too, but we are leaning towards the dark shade and betting many would love that too. For the unversed, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in two configurations – 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB – priced at Rs 1,05,999 and Rs 1,16,999, respectively. The Phantom Black comes in both variants, but the silver shade is only available in the 12GB+256GB model. The flagship can be pre-booked now but the sale begins January 29. If you’re still holding out on whether or not you should pre-book the device (besides the attractive offers you get), this review should help you decide. Let us give you a brief about some key features of Galaxy S21 Ultra: Design and display it’s rare to see refreshments in the design in the flagship series, but Samsung wasn’t afraid to explore. The Galaxy S21 Ultra brings a new design, setting it apart from its predecessors in more ways than one. Samsung hasn’t spared any details to make sure every bit of the phone appeals to the users. From strength and durability to style and form factor, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra sets itself apart. The matte black finish is absolutely stunning as fans of Batman would totally dig this. If the Dark Knight had a phone to go with the batmobile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra would be it. As soon as you get the phone out of the box, it feels heavy and fills up your palm comfortably. The weight distribution is excellent and the aspect ratio is just right to make sure single-hand use isn’t a Roadies task. The overall design of the Galaxy S21 Ultra brings out the focus on the cameras, as it rightly should. The curved chassis with a glossy finish complement the matte black panel well. The camera housing is protruding so it won’t lay flat on the table. But if you actually look at how well the cameras perform, it is something you’ll gladly be okay with. Even the Samsung logo at the back is in shiny black, which is only visible at certain angles. The speaker, Type-C port, SIM card slot all sit at the bottom, so there’s no confusion trying to locate the SIM card tray. The left side is left untouched, but the right side has the volume and power/lock buttons, well within reach. Moving on to the display, we absolutely loved the fact that the curve on the sides is very subtle. So much so that the screen film doesn’t come out easily. But more than that, it is the safety factor that takes precedence as the less curve is less prone to damage. Like a calmly flowing river, the display fuses into the chassis to continue to the curved sides, which is something worth adoring if you have got an eye with attention to detail. Coming to the display itself, we had no doubt the S21 Ultra would be among the best.
