Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G which has resolution of 3088 x 1440. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP Quad | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 111999 | Rs. 72999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 111999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is Rs. 72999.
Display comparison
Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 515 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has only 501 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G's ~ 89.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G's lower 12 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 108 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (16GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | February 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm | 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 233 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 515 PPI | ~ 501 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Always-on Display, 1750 nits (peak) Brightness, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | S Pen included, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Tuned by AKG, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Bixby Natural Language Commands and Dictation, Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard Certified), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Laser AF 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm,10x optical zoom 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.52", 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HP2 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video, Optical Zoom at 3x and 10x , Digital Zoom up to 100x |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 40 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 99 hours | |