Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 2023 - Top 5 Reasons it is STILL SO GOOD!

[@dariusdareme]

I got the S21 Ultra 12GB 256GB refurbished with a new battery for 581 bucks. Runs flawlessly, excellent battery life, 100x zoom, very good camera, better than any midrange that I would get for that money in Europe. Also Big bright screen , 120hz , LTPO. Very little difference to S23 ultra.

[@leonardodavinci7425]

Exynos?

[@dariusdareme]

@@leonardodavinci7425 Unfortunatly yes, but I don't play heavy games, so I don't notice any problem. Normally it would have been 400 usd for 128GB. But I wanted 256, new battery and a premium seller with warranty, something like Amazon Refurbished. So , i got the 200 bucks extra to the base actual price.

[@Renaways]

I was going to say that the S23 Ultra is much superior than the S21 Ultra in every aspect, but I forget that I had an S21 Ultra with Exynos, so battery and performance weren't the best. So when I switched from the S21U to the S23U, I felt a lot of difference, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

[@jerseybaby100]

Same... I got the snapdragon version. Paid 380 for it

[@Neuvalence]

This is so good i might just switch back to android… insane value

[@andrewwatson5360]

I'm no technophile and although I've been using mobile phones since 1988 I am amazed at the huge leaps in performance and features that have been made with each new model. That is until (in my opinion) it peaked in Samsung's S21 Ultra. After researching it's attributes in its first year I bought a near new S21 Ultra 512gb and was and continue to be incredibly impressed by the performance of its cameras. I bought it primarily to have on hand when around our grandkids for the convenience compared to my DSLR camera but apart from a few specific situations it now my go to camera. I have been taking photos for over 60 years and it has produced more quality portrait on the go photos than any other camera. I realise there is bound to be newer model released in the future which will eventually match or exceed its performance and features but reading and looking at reviews of this "phone" it will be with me for some considerable time. It has been so good that I bought one to replace my wife's i phone. Such a bargain. Thanks for the great review.

[@joessepirangel7744]

S21 ultra and s10 5g were 2 of the best phones samsung ever made

[@akshay5569]

I will add s23 ultra and note 20 ultra into the lists

[@Maximusgat]

S10 5g had a bad issue where the back glass randomly cracked. I had two which had that problem.

[@kramshiron]

Agreed

[@norhafizuljohar5975]

Agreed. Samsung s10 beautiful screen resolution than s20s above. I love it

[@KevoIogy]

S9 and S8 were peak Samsung in terms of design

[@navixaxa5023]

Have the Burgundy S22 Ultra. Absolutely love my boi. But hey, the S21U is still a beast. And 4GB RAM extra is just awesome.

[@markprobets483]

I own this phone and tell everyone to get one. I had a scratched screen and it was looking tired after a 1 year and a half.. changed the screen cover and bought a cool Spigen case and it revitalised it like new. I have one year left on my contract and think I will hang onto it for as long as possible. My only gripe is that I have had the water symbol problem every now and again. Takes ages for it to go away.. But apparently a lot of these high end Samsung phones have the same issue.. touch wood I haven't endured it for a while.. Cheers 😊

[@suprxmefire9497]

5:03 that looks clean! I knew this phone is good looking but I didn’t realize it was that clean until now

[@DeeZzNuttZ]

Man OneUI 6.0 beta is looking beautiful on this device (S21 Ultra) such an awesome phone.

[@icedheart610]

How did you get the One UI6 update, I can't find it in my Samsung members and I uses the s21 ultra

[@emekaaustin]

The S21U is an amazing device

[@313Orlando]

I really liked mu S21 Ultra; which I upgraded from my Note 9. Ive always loved the note series. the selling point for me was the integration of S pen, so I grabbed the S 23 Ultra Green wave.

[@audywavy]

Should I upgrade from my iPhone SE to Samsung s21 ultra ?

[@gmoyajpgaming]

just got one a week ago and upgraded from galaxy S10 5G

[@Anton-nx6uj]

You are wrong at 3:22, Both S22 ultra and S23 Ultra have 12Gb RAM variants...

[@AM-wi6zo]

Yea but the S21 can do 16gb

[@tomreed-oe7hi]

@@AM-wi6zo only some 21s have the 16gb feature. No phone makes 16gb feature anymore

[@aloislambert4198]

At 4:02, what is the theme of your wallaper?

[@allenblaine2793]

Hey Aaron, thanks for reminding us how great the S21 Ultra is. I never had one but I bought one 2 months ago. I think Samsung missed out on something special to me They should have made this. The ultra series going forward with the S Pen embedded in side build quality in all. The build quality you can feel in your hand is sturdy. Even when this phone stops, getting software updates just don't be loading up your device with things You know you don't keep everything clean up. This phone is a champ for many years to come. And That hundred times zoom definitely the truth. I get that Samsung makes the ultra series a little bit more squared off and fancy looking. But I think if you dropped that 1 time without a case maybe even with the case. It may not survive a break, but if you drop this, you might be okay.

[@samdixon7050]

Love the content man! I myself am a major Samsung fan and was a Die Hard Note 10 Plus guy. However I did move to the S21 Ultra and LOVED IT! Then got caught up in the S22 Ulra and S23 Ultra hype and bought and tried them both. While both are great phones I always missed my S21 Ultra. It just has something magical about it. As you said you get SO MUCH for your money and it performs as good as or at least close to the latest phones. So I treated myself to a mint condition S21 Ultra and sold the rest :) I truly believe you cannot get a better value for money phone than the S21 Ultra. We all get caught up in the hype and the desire to have the latest phone. But in the end the differences are minimal. I remember when the S21 Ultra cam out. It was the first time in years we had seen a phone with a new and cutting edge design! It was HUGE at the time. Now if I am out and about people are like "Damn what is that phone you are using" While the rest all have an iPhone :)

[@reziee5897]

I’m not a super fan of samsung but samsung one ui is in my mind even though I’m using an iphone, now I’m going back to Samsung. 😂 I mean the display of their flagship device is so appealing to my eyes although I’m not a heavy gamer and also the camera makes me look human compared to iphone I look burn maybe because of smart hdr. 😂

[@AnthonySilva35]

I have a note 10+ and need to upgrade because the charging port no longer works. Do you miss the S pen?

[@I-Am-Alexis]

I remember when the S21 ultra came out, some people were complaining about the camera bump. But honestly, I didn’t mind. I miss it.

[@killacram7150]

​@AnthonySilva35 still has a spen if you buy one just not Bluetooth

[@BaSiC47]

So you are basically the guy who buy phones every year for no reason.

[@sanyoo1966]

I have s21 ultra but upgraded to s23 ultra this year. I found it a fantastic phone. My only gripe is the fact that it was an Exynos chip.having used the 23 ultra the past few months and taking out my 21 ultra now, the 23ultra Snapdragon is so much smoother. I would great reservations about buying a phone with Exynos chip again.

[@AizenSousuke92]

does sd heat up?

[@sanyoo1966]

@@AizenSousuke92 never had a problem of it heating up but I'm not a gamer at all

[@mouth7137]

​@@AizenSousuke92snapdragon 888 and 8 gen 1 are the hot ones since it's manufactured by samsung foundries. Snapdragon processors after that are way cooler thanks to tsmc.

[@trecehannah9203]

I have the standard s21 ultra but ive been wanting to upgrade to its top tier variant of 512 gb. Its such a good phone i want to keep it as long as possible.

[@Unlucky1776]

One of its biggest downsides! No sdcard

[@williamchangco833]

There's no green and pink line issue??

[@Unlucky1776]

@@williamchangco833 heard it’s inky occurred with the exynos variants but that’s not 100% fully tested to be true

[@trecehannah9203]

@williamchangco833 not for me. I have the snapdragon one which one is yours? I usually hear about exynos having issues.

[@williamchangco833]

@trecehannah9203 I currently have s20+ (exynos) with that issue, and I'm too hesitant to upgrade to another S series because of that 😅

[@lilayerinthecity]

What is your wallpaper and how did you get to have that clock and calendar display

[@jeasteresguerra245]

still rockin this S21 ultra 16gb ram and 512gb storage in 2024! this phone is amazing🎉

[@tomreed-oe7hi]

Nothing beats this phone

[@sethacquah9899]

Which theme or laucher are using or was displayed?

[@DCBALLIN]

I got the S21 Ultra recently with 16gb of ram 512gb of storage. Snapdragon 888. I absolutely love this phone.

[@farley466]

I just have it 2 the same

[@SaurabhMahajan1989]

Hi Aaron what theme you using?

[@giancarlobanzon1320]

watching this and looking at my phone same time that I bought 3 years ago made me reliased I did the bestest desicion ever in life.

[@consciously73]

I'm still rocking an s21 Ultra. It's so good, and I have no plans to upgrade.

[@miroslavseda9136]

Now I have Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G. My previous phone was Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. I did the comparison with each other side by side and to be honest, I barely noticed the difference. Yes, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, or the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G are better than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. But, there is not a huge difference and the S21U will still receive two Android updates, Android 14, probably the next month, and still Android 15. So if you are looking after your phone, like updating the apps, system, the Google Play store security, Samsung apps, cleaning the cache partition, let's say every three months, I don't see why you wouldn't be happy with S21 Ultra 5G. Of course, if you are someone, who is "masturbating" in front of the benchmarks, and you can't sleep, just because your phone is not the ultimate ultra cutting-edge phone anymore, so you need to wait for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G and buy the highest level of it, and you will be OK. Otherwise, if your battery of your current Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is still OK, you'll be ok with this phone for at least one more year.

[@rapterling]

I kind of bought one with 512gb for 500 couldnt find any cheaper with lots of space and gsm unlocked for international travel

[@HuntaKiller91]

Solid $450 for 512gb Too bad s22 ultra is around $580 with 256gb tho Might sit out a few more weeks and decide in January which one will be the best buy

[@emeraldstodust]

dont get the s22 ultra theres so many issues id reccomend any of the s23 series instead please dont make the same mistake i did it was so horrible i switched back to my s21 ultra@@HuntaKiller91

[@kyles5513]

I just ordered that exsact phone in excellent condition for 400. Currently watching this on my Samsung Galaxy grand prime I bought in 2015. Time to update as most modern apps don't work on this phone anymore.

[@Siraatalhaq]

Can you make a video on a proper S21 ultra vs s23 ultra

[@ankhanguyen6335]

What is your wallpaper and home screen setup?

[@Kaze.]

What is that game called? at 3:45

[@baiaili80]

Yeah, i just got one. Upgraded from a note 10. I'm still exploring, but I want to explore all the features, especially the camera options.

[@IddoBalcha]

Brother, I just bought mine in 2024 for $500, canadian, and mind is totally blown when it comes to display and camera. I am in love believe me.

[@Kingdomseeker-eu3yo]

S21 ultra still the beast, im been using since launch up to 2023 . beat many new flagship today.

[@stricken5690]

My only gripe with the phone is that it is so prone to the screen line issue. People mostly get their lines after updating their phones to the latest software. Based on experience, the phone gets extremely hot while updating, and I think this is what causes the green/pink line. It gets hot even when it's taken out of its case, the room temperature is cold, and it's placed in front of a fan. Samsung should slow down the processing speed while updating the phone so that it won't reach extreme levels of temperature. Most of us update our phones when we don't use them anyway, what's the need for quick software update runtime?

[@PANCAKEPAP1]

What's the screen line issue?

[@apme01]

Definitely agree, I have this issue on my s21 ultra as well. Im afraid S23 is also prone to this

[@MikeeJ1245]

2 of my Samsung devices got this issue in 2023, I'm giving Samsung a break...

[@apme01]

@@MikeeJ1245 what model?

[@MikeeJ1245]

@@apme01 s20+

[@aloislambert4198]

At 4:02, how did were you able to reduce the app icons???

[@VlogWatcher]

What themes are you using? Thank you

[@DWtechfan]

The Samsung S series phones are awesome, especially the older ones. But, with newer updates to those older phones, many are encountering various colored lines on the screens. That is enough to scare me away from anything older than an S23 or S24 phone.

[@mathewlayne4159]

That's the name of the theme your using on this phone. I love it

[@coolguypravara]

I got one S21 Ultra for 700 CAD which is in impeccable condition in 2024. I had a S22 Ultra which I gave to my brother and so I bought an S21 Ultra for myself. Instead of spending some $2000 CAD for S24 Ultra and $1200 for S23 Ultra I got an S21 Ultra for less price and I am happy with it. I got the same zoom cameras which I can't miss. Everything else also S21 Ultra is quite capable. This phone still gets another android 15/One UI 7 version update and another year of security updates. So until 2026 I can easily use this phone.

[@Rutrosity]

I currently own a s21 ultra. I have had data connection issues with it. The phone says I have 3+ bars of data and nothing loads that needs a connection to the internet to load. i.e. social media, games.

[@carling5214]

I'm in a dilemma. Currently have the S21+ Exynos version since release. Been great and does everything I need, however it's developed what looks like water marks underneath the screen panel. They don't interfere with the picture though but just don't look nice with the screen off, more of an annoyance but I do have concerns in case the screen it does start to cause display issues. I can get an "as new" ex display S21 Ultra Snapdragon version for £350. Wondering if to get one and have the better camera, slightly bigger size, SD chip, etc or blow a lot more money and get an S23 ultra when really it wasn't needed. Lol. Just wondering if going from the Plus to the Ultra 21 and from Exynos to Snapdragon with the extra bits of the Ultra would still feel like I've at least had a bit of an upgrade.

[@sarahabdulrazak]

i'm still using my old s21u and I love it, but please be aware about the screen death issue that happens in some models. I had to change out the screen which cost a lot of money because a line appeared on the screen out of nowhere and the screen started dying.

[@magopra]

Great! and your phones theme , icons and background are really outstanding. If you would you share how to get them, it could go viral and be the Aaron Kim followers trademark!

[@chriswagner5399]

I have the s20 ultra and the camera just stoped working (softwear incompatible) errror is what i get. Does the s21 have similar bugs

[@gigazelensky]

Great video! Still rocking mine with no regrets whatsoever! And its also better than the S22 Ultra for some reason lol

[@jonburrows9816]

Terrific looking phone. Shame about the battery performance. I got Exynos chip.

[@leonvanlent5069]

Battery is not the best but gets me trough the day. Exynos in this one is quite good.

[@mendiarapi]

​@@leonvanlent5069exynos variant here...8 hours of scrolling screen time

[@flizzy4645]

​@leonvanlent5069 same comfortably gets me through the day which is all I need

[@MyFriendlyPup]

The battery is fine. Lmao

[@iantune]

battery is fine for me. exynos too

[@bmad1386]

Budget? Isn't this still in the price range of high tier mid range phones?

[@adithyan1950]

3:52 what game is it

[@KiranKJolly]

If I buy it now, will I get an old stock with a degraded battery by its long shelf life done so far?

[@MatchPlay_GAMING]

That wallpaper of you is so cool where can I get that. Thanks

[@veg8_A]

Is there any new S21 ultra left?? Or should we go for refurbished one?? How is the battery life?

[@martwea2822]

Yeah. I bought it used in carousell for cheap with heavily used condition. Spent little more to replace the battery and back case. Good as new.

[@hughherndon4276]

Where did you find the wallpaper.?

[@MoLondon87]

Is the battery still holding up?

[@matklm]

This week, I got one refurbished which looks brand new for 340€

[@lasbrujazz]

S21 Ultra has RAM options of 12GB AND 16GB, unlike its newer siblings which only tops out at 12GB. Also, being an older phone, software should be mature enough for any apps to run smooth on this phone.

[@rickforet2892]

What's the wallpaper on video cover page?

[@selvakumarshunmugam3208]

That is on point and i have question do you think we can get cases and accessories for this that easier

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Heck yes 👍

[@comrade9646]

Hey Aaron, Can you please drop the wallpaper source?

[@BaSiC47]

Im still happy with S21 Ultra Exynos Version. Everything works just fine and I have no problems with battery drain. Not upgrading before S25 or even S26

[@matthewle1]

still has mine. besides the normal battery wear, its STILL ultra.

[@nunjadamnbusiness]

Good video, but you need to look up the word "predecessor" that you kept using incorrectly. "PRE" means before not after. The word you should have used for the S22 and S23 is "successor." English lesson over! No offense intended, just trying to help.

[@Giovanni-g4g]

where to get the wallpaper?

[@slikhec1819]

I love my S21 but I'm thinking of getting the OnePlus 12 or a Pixel. I just hate how expensive the Galaxys are now.

[@reapers-mikeYT]

And to add to the first reason, this is my main machine for gaming, this phone is a beast, this phone holds up perfectly with no lagging too, so if you're looking for a budget flagship, definitely go for it if you're a starting gamer.

[@Sawpainter_td]

Got mine when it hit the market. Seriously, camera is amazing. The only problem is everyone asks me to take the photos at events! 😅 I've said at least 50+ times, I never regretted buying this phone.

[@thomasgabriel8571]

Where u got the wallpaper on the fone

[@DanTheManCITY]

Ive had it for a day and i can see myself having it for years to come

[@myvideos2323]

I was wondering, the s21 ultra your using is it exynos or snapdragon?

[@god-dj5ty]

probably the snapdragon varient. dont get the exynos its trash

[@LeMichaelJordansPoleRiders]

great review man. found your channel through this vid and you earned my sub. Tech reviews should be this clear and concise.

[@jessekuauhtli4972]

Good vid. Need mic filter. It was hard to mentally filter the siliva .

[@bradleyswaney6100]

I simply love my 21u. Got it a couple months back. Best phone i have ever owned. The display is beautiful and the performance is great!❤❤❤

[@Muheet_spams]

so am confused between s21 ultra and s22 plus getting both of em for the same price which 1 should i go for?

[@Not.jbvideos]

S22 lowkey bru wayy better

[@flizzy4645]

S21 ultra bigger display quad HD

[@bradleyswaney6100]

I got wgat looks like new phone. I love the 21 ultra. The geek bench score is freaking great. 1365 single and 3528. About as good as a 8 gen1.

[@Mike-qo4kp]

8 gen 1 what Is that?

[@alexyruma1]

Watching From My S21 Ultra Snapdragon 888 💗💗💗

[@OumarMohammed-ir9tr]

planning on getting one, how’s the battery and did you get the green screen issue

[@cherrybbb_ombe]

for green line?

[@winstoncamba6798]

Better than iphone 15promax

[@kylewright3484]

Lol toy phone is better then a iphone 15 pro max lol

[@iwill_859]

Watching on 15 pro max and can confirm you guys don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@joshkeeling82]

​@@Makaka1616 When you spend more than $500 for a phone, you're insane. If you spend more than $1,000 on a phone, you're a buffoon and ridiculous regardless of how much money you have. Y'all getting robbed so hardcore. It's always better to buy a 3-4 year old flagship phone and spend a few hundred dollars for mint or great condition than spending over $500-$1,000+ phone. It's pathetic how materialistic people are

[@Makaka1616]

@@joshkeeling82 we were talking about performance, longevity, battery, ect. Not price

[@EthanCarey-l4c]

You came to a tech channel to insult people with a passion for tech. Weird kink​@@joshkeeling82

[@westonmoni]

Is it worth leaving my Poco F3 for ?

[@denverovilla]

Hell yeah

[@gideonalex7174]

The phone wallpaper is super. How can i get the wallpaper? Please tell me

[@fabianasarfo4681]

Aaron please do you mind showing how you put those apps on your homescreen like that. It looks great. The 6 apps please.

[@nabselby127]

Yeah I also want to know.

[@fabianasarfo4681]

I can show you. I figured it out

[@nabselby127]

Oh yh? Tell me please.

[@fabianasarfo4681]

@@nabselby127 so you open good luck app okay. Then you go to home Up. Then you choose homescreen, after that; you click on homescreen grid, then you set it to 7×7. When you done, you just go back to your phones homescreen and pick the the apps you want to set on the screen and arrange them how you want. They will look like how aaron's screen looks like after you finish.

[@robwightman6357]

I have the s20 ultra and trust me its still a beast the display is awesome and the camera is still top tier

[@allenblaine2793]

Definitely agree with you I think the reason why I like the s21 ultra better is the build quality. That's mainly it. The s20 ultra is a beast. I wish they had it in different colors

[@lemarqueshicks6422]

Where can I still buy a good one at?

[@disteffano94]

6:30 sot on exynos 2100 😁

[@zaidq82]

How? Whats your usage?

[@disteffano94]

​@@zaidq82when I use the phone constantly, the battery lasts longer, and when, for example, I don't charge it for two days, then I only have 4 hours of screen on and about 30+ hours of idle time, my record is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

[@zaidq82]

@@disteffano94 i still cant imagine how it is giving u 6 hrs of sot. Do u switch power saving at low battery? What different do u do?

[@disteffano94]

I use location services only when I need them, whenever I have good wifi I use its signal, I set my phone performance to be moderate and I don't use the fast charging option, I charge it during the night

[@samanthamarasca8864]

I actually just listed my S24 for sale because the corners just kill my hands and putting a case on only added weight and bulk. It's such a phenomenal device but it's just not comfortable for my hands. I'll be rocking an S21 Ultra paired with my OnePlus 12

[@TheOfficialOV]

I should be getting my S24U today. I'm trading in my 21 Ultra. I didn't want to, but I couldn't miss on the double storage deal. I got 1TB for ~700 after trade-in. Im sliding by with 128GB on my 21U.

[@mcbseb]

Nice wallpaper. Where can I get it?

[@tamaoserizawa1399]

Is there a big difference in Battery Life between the Exynos and the Snapdragon ?

[@feddeguzman3966]

Base on others review there's no much big of a difference, i am more concerned about how my Exynos version heats up.

[@gigazelensky]

Not much really. Pretty much all of the few issues Exynos had got fixed with software updates and at least my phone doesn't really get hot unless I'm outside in a really sunny day multitasking

[@carlmalone100]

I had s22 , screen broke so instead of buying s24 I decided to buy s21u. I love this phone. it's a lot heavier then the s22 but in sure I'll get used to it.

[@JohnCena-vb7yo]

Widget and the wallpaper pls..

[@N9neNation]

Still using mine... and it's still going strong😎

[@frosty9085]

My Galaxy S10 works fine as well so much more this one.

[@catinkernow]

Thank you that was so clear and informative, have just ordered one from Backmarket.. £225.

[@DuaneJasper]

Great stuff, just bought a renewed 256GB one for £399. What do you guys think about getting the S Pen Pro?

[@SideQuestTravelVlogs]

I have the same unit and i bought it before for 1300$ 😭

[@danielheinlein6741]

I have a s21 ultra should I get the s24 ultra when it comes out. Or wait another year for the s25 ultra

[@flizzy4645]

S25 ultra

[@guidoamodeo2187]

The s 21 ultra you have is equipped with Snapdragon. If you evaluate the Exynos version, your opinion will change...

[@seonarmstrong2579]

I hate exynos With a pation of a burning galaxy

[@bigrod997]

Headphone jack?

[@hteur1]

No

[@gofaraway]

Samsung makes an adapter that plugs into the charger port and feeds a headphone jack on the end of it

[@bigrod997]

@gofaraway Yep. I bought one, and it works flawlessly.

[@KHANHNGUYEN-cy9tl]

What's theme name?

[@gideonalex7174]

Did you find the theme. Because i need the theme too

[@AuwalHaruna-j3r]

Your theme so cool, can you please tell us how you get it?

[@hirenpatel2966]

Can I Just get the S21? What do you get with the ultra?

[@AmethystNoir-Official]

There are people that somehow feel the need to upgrade from even the last Samsung Ultra phone they've only recently bought, once the next S-lineup series (especially the newest Ultra) is released... Talk about waste of money, any ultra phone that one buys is supposed to carry them for 4 - 6 Years generally. I'm currently striving for the new S24 Ultra because I desperately need to upgrade from my Nokia C2 that recently had its battery inflated, once with the S24U, I won't see myself requiring another upgrade any time soon, just as Aaron Kim is trying to demonstrate with his S21U.