Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra In 2024! (Still Worth Buying?) (Review)

[@TRUMP2four]

Soooooo why is it that tech enthusiast aka KZbinrs do this? Correct me if im wrong.....in 2021 this phone was Samsungs highest tier flagship phone!? If it was a flagship then then its still one today. People don't be blinded by marketing and buying a new latest "greatest" phone every year....there is zero reason to do this. This phone is still going to get android 15....and be great for many years after that. The build quality, the processor, the screen brightness all that doesn't change. Tech Preacher is right! Don't buy into all the hype of new phones every year unless its just what you enjoy doing.

[@RB-gx4qg]

Got 500 for it for a trade in, it was on sale at Amazon for 350. It definitely was still good. But now I have a S24+.... I'll try to keep this one for longer, because I agree with you

[@KRADRUM899]

yees

[@kadooks67]

I totally agree! I am still using my Galaxy S9 Plus in 2024 with 0 problems and that came out in 2018.

[@thetechlibrarian]

S9 was a really good phone

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@kadooks67 I just traded mine in for the s24u. I was playing with it before I boxed it up for trade and the screen still looked really good and even the front camera was looking pretty good compared to the 24u before it's first update

[@nickhall7995]

The 21 series has 4 software updates. Android 15 is the final update

[@rockandrolldude22]

So this next update will be the last one for the s21 models?

[@timespeed8]

​@@rockandrolldude22yeah unfortunately

[@timothybrown7792]

​@@timespeed8​​​I don't know why people fuss so much about firmware updates let me tell you something: I have an S10 5G, S21 Ultra, S24 Ultra, but I also have: Galaxy S5, S7 Edge, S6 Edge Plus, Note 5 (yes a Note 5) and many others. claims about old versions of Android being a security threat is a load of rubbish! I use my old Samsungs just as much as the others, and I have never had any security problems on the old phones and zero malware! The industry tell you that just to get you to upgrade and spend money, because when consumers spend money it boosts the economy. in any case if a hacker was going to target a smartphone online, they will hack the phones the majority are using which will be recent devices! and the reason they will target owners with more modern phones is obvious! because the owner of a newer device is more likely to have a healthier bank balance that's why! simple logic.

[@abcfx7391]

I have android 14 on s9 from custom roms. Last official android update was 10 for s9 but it can still run android 14 with one ui 6.

[@sburton015]

Yep, I'm pretty sure that the S21 phones are supposed to get one more Android update to Android 15.

[@vonkytonk9754]

If you're not worried about the updates after the next year or so, absolutely buy this phone! Just got rid of mine and got an s24+ and when I had both in my hand, the s21 ultra felt so much more premium and looked easily as good if not better. Do I regret my decision? Ehh, I get the new phone bug every 3/4 years only so I can get decent value for my trade in. If you have the 21 ultra keep it and yes, you should still get one for the price

[@jerseybaby100]

How do you like the s24+? Is it a big difference compared to this? I was looking to get the s24+ next week but I'm still on the ropes

[@vonkytonk9754]

@@jerseybaby100 honestly, the camera on the 21 ultra is far superior. Other than that and maybe the display being slightly better and obviously bigger.... It's pretty much a galaxy phone. If you just gotta have a new phone like I do, get it. If not, stay with the 21 ultra a bit longer

[@jerseybaby100]

@@vonkytonk9754 yeah Im like you.. gotta have something new lol🤦🏾‍♂️ but thanx man

[@Qwiftly]

@@vonkytonk9754 if you had the choice of s22+ or s21 ultra, would you still opt for s21 u

[@TH_235]

Did you find yourself running out of storage?

[@GR-jl7ed]

I don't know why youtubers say "it's not perfect" What's perfect for you? Why don't you guys go ahead and manufacture your own "PERFECT" phones.?

[@SirSeemo]

I don't know... Maybe because we aren't a multi billion huge electronic company?

[@SirSeemo]

I don't know... Maybe because we aren't a multi billion huge electronic company?

[@graemeyetts3465]

There are no mass-produced product cars, phones, hi-fi, or TVs that ARE perfect!

[@sorafromgenshin]

They always prefer iphone 😂

[@alexyruma1]

Watching From My Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Sd888 ❤️❤️❤️

[@hamdunht]

Exynos is more stable for this one

[@alexyruma1]

@@hamdunht nope...

[@hamdunht]

@@alexyruma1 did u have both?

[@sburton015]

I would think even though the camera on this phone isn't say optimized for social media apps like Facebook, KZbin, ticktoc, I think it's still perfectly fine for the most part.

[@sburton015]

I still use this phone as my primary phone. I do believe that its supposed to get at least one more Android update to Android 15 since Samsung announced that the S21 phones will get four years of Android updates along with security updates. In a way, I actually like the S21 ultra better than the S22 ultra or S23 ultra because you are getting more RAM for a cheaper cost and my S21 Ultra has 16 GBs of RAM which should be plenty of RAM for the forseeable future. I still have mine on Android 13 so I haven't got around to updating it to the latest version. Edited to say I updated my S21 Ultra to Android 14 and so far it still performs very well. I'm pretty sure that the S21 phones will get one more software update to Android 15 with One UI 7, most likely at around the end of this year and then that will be the last version of Android for the S21 phones, so these phones will continue to have the latest version of Android untill the end of 2025 with security updates untill about 2028.

[@BreakinMyRS]

Traded my s21 ultra 5g in for the s23 ultra and i miss it so much 😢

[@abcfx7391]

Samsung phones last longer than what people think. I had s9 and s21 ultra. I sold it to buy an iphone 15 plus. Since my iphone 15 plus broke and went to repair shop, I needed a temporary phone to get access to email, banking, calls and etc. Fast-forward I installed custom rom one ui 6 on s9 and it is flying. Removed all the unessesary bloat, animations, expanded cirtual RAM during installation of the rom. S9 is still running android 14 and all the apps and games. If you still have s21 ultra keep it and it will last as long as there is stable custom roms.

[@12rsz]

Can you like also update you're apps from Play Store?

[@YOO-KAMBA]

Nice phone it's still worth it 👌

[@kuehnel16]

I just bought my wife one . Ordered off back market. Hope she likes it. Maybe I should have went for a s22 ultra 🤔. I didn't realize it didn't have a s pen . She'll be using it on safelink.

[@puneet0837]

I also want to buy from back market i am in Portugal is it safe and how is the device should i buy excellent condition or fair would be good?

[@JANEPALIST]

Is this a website?

[@segunthepikachufan1470]

The last good Ultra phone for non stylus users

[@camotech1314]

Yeah I love those rounded corners too, the ones afterwards all have sharp, ugly and uncomfortable corners 😢😢😢

[@KevoIogy]

​@@camotech1314 In my opinion the sharp corners look more premium, but it definitely leaves a dent in my hands.

[@medopro7408]

I buyed a S23 Ultra and still only use my S21 Ultra. I love this Phone 🙃

[@BigYouDog]

I have the 16gig with same metalic finish and carbon fibre camera surround. In the UK it was a special order, and I had to wait an extra 6 weeks after the release date before getting my hands on it.

[@Sh0sh0ne76]

Got a refurbished one from backmarket. Excellent condition and is smooth like butter. Huge upgrade from my Huawei y9 prime. 5g, better screen, wireless charging, camera, processor, ram, etc.

[@faridauliarahman9152]

is anyone getting vertical green lines on the screen? (EXYNOS model) In my country, starting from S20, S21 and S22, many people experienced this problem

[@DevinFinnerty]

Just ordered one last night

[@Rocmanel]

New or used

[@NiktoPH]

​@@Rocmanelnew ? Samsung stopped production years ago

[@KevoIogy]

​@@NiktoPH I think he meant to say Refurbished

[@DevinFinnerty]

@@Rocmanel certified pre-owned

[@reborn727]

@@DevinFinnerty thinking of getting one on amazon for 289, how you liking it ?

[@trecehannah9203]

The s21 ultra And fold 3 are getting android ui 15😊

[@bradking5267]

Ooh I'll be getting me an s21 Ultra in the coming days as it has been ordered and I look forward to enjoying it

[@hassanteslim5173]

Where did you order it from?

[@bradking5267]

@@hassanteslim5173 Fingerhut as it is a used/certified refurbished device

[@snapletzz]

Do not update the software…. I repeat. There’s a 50% chance your screen will just not work. I’m a victim

[@bradking5267]

​@@snapletzzI did not keep it. I sent it back. I'm sticking with the s22 Ultra instead and it is updated to.the latest software of Onw UI 6.1

[@snapletzz]

@@bradking5267 good choice

[@my2randomcents]

S21 design throughout the whole line was the best Samsung S design there's ever been. I hate that Samsung made the camera sleeve their calling card feature for 2 generations only to change to a generic af design

[@OM-13]

S21 ULTRA 🔥

[@dauadahmed9593]

Would you recommend this to an iPhone user currently using iPhone 14 Pro as my main device but this would be my second device and first android phone?

[@NiktoPH]

Yes

[@KevoIogy]

The iPhone 14 Pro costs around $750 on Amazon (in the US) so I'm assuming your budget is $750 dollars. You could get something like a S23 Ultra for around $730 and it's way better than the S21 Ultra. But if your budget is like $300 (that's the price of the S21 Ultra on Amazon) then it's definitely worth it. But consider getting a Note 20 Ultra as it has an S pen.

[@dankweaboo1105]

peak design

[@Dani-in4kj]

He is so mad af lmfao

[@Dani-in4kj]

He is so mad lol

[@Sigmafxuponsigmaf]

Yoy mad​@@Dani-in4kj

[@Thedesertguy75]

Its the one i want considering 12GB of ram. Great cameras, and a fraction of the flagship price now. What's not to like?

[@Chuckyplaysgames]

Dude taks about 2021 like its a decade ago theres no game or app that the s24 ultra can run that the s21 ultra cant i mean if your thinking about it get the 21u your getting 95% of the s24u for a 3rd of the price of the s24u and if your willing to buy pre-owned you can find it even cheaper no brainer.

[@Brenda-Burd]

Now i have the s24 ultra, i gave my sister my s23 ultra she loves it, and for me, i love my s24 ultra, i love the flat screen.

[@zynchroyt-2961]

S23 has curved display,better zoom for 100x quality and resolution and its not like a flat brick with sharp edges everywhere, miss the s21 ultras rounded corners

[@sburton015]

I like this video of how he really doesn't has much to complain about the S21 ultra maybe other than the software support not lasting much longer. At least it will be getting Android 15, so it should be perfectly fine to use for the next year or two.

[@gouranggarg2623]

Been using this device for almost 3 years. The phone I used the most in my entire life. The first 2 years were great. The thrid was good bit sometimes it hang up and just few minor issues. Now it's usable but hangs up a lot. I think I will buy a oneplus open in about 3 months from ebay if it costs around 800 bucks in very good-excellent condition otherwise I will go for samsung s24 ultra or oneplus latest edition. I want to buy xiaomi but they are not available in us. Still I think would use this phone for another year if it was in good condition. I think there are better options to buy instead of this but if you are buying this in very good condition for 300- 375 go for it.

[@milkteabubbleguum]

I always wanted to try Samsung but lagging after 3 years is not good at all

[@camotech1314]

​@@milkteabubbleguum don't believe him, you have no clue what he did with his phone... Sounds to me like user error. Probably installing dodgy apps or something.

[@helgardpienaar9316]

Got mine last month. It was used for 3 years as a business phone (Company's primary contact number.). For me it still performs like it came fresh of the assembly line with all software and security updates installed. It will be nice to see that it can get Android 15 and OneUI 7.

[@jakeabbang3561]

Hi boss! S21ultra has the same price with s23 the small one... Which camera is much better?

[@Sirsouls]

From software experience id recommend the most recent phone. 21 will struggle to follow and 23 is quite good

[@Qwiftly]

Just camerawise: s21 ultra. However it also tends to come down to how long you will use the phone for. For LONGER USAGE(5 years approx), s23 is better. For short usage(MAX 3 yrs), s21 ultra is better.

[@christophermcfarland1650]

I got the s21 ultra mine is only 128gb of storage but im not complaining cause I got it for free and it still has 12 gb of ram. I have cloud storage so it balances out

[@MyUsernameisDifferent]

honestly anything below the s22 ultra isn't worth it to buy in 2023-2024 or 2025 primarily because of the software updates and also issues like the green line, or exynos chips to battery overheating so yes you can say, the cameras, display, performance of the s21 ultra is still wonderful in 2024, but if you're going long term, it's not an ideal choice if you're a power user

[@I-likecars]

I bought 12/256gb version month ago for 350$ and that was one of my best decision of my life❤

[@Rocmanel]

New or used ?😊

[@I-likecars]

@@Rocmanel used but in perfect condition👍

[@Rocmanel]

@@I-likecars i also bought it yesterday !!

[@norhafizuljohar5975]

Android 13 or 14 ?

[@nuskox]

Do you have problem with 1x? I just bought one used, everything is ok but 1x cam is blury

[@justsomerandompeople4353]

I want to try samsung s21lineup or s22 but im too scared about the screen might break like green line, i have seen many people had that problem with samsung phone even using it In light usage. im using lg v50 for almost 4 years now still good the Never had problem. I want to change it because want to try newer flagship than my phone

[@KevoIogy]

I've had a base S21 for a little over a year now. The screen is still in perfect condition. The only problem with my phone is the battery. I struggles to last me over 6 hours (with 3D games, it lasts around 3-4 hours). But just because it didn't happen to me doesn't mean it won't happen to you. Keep that in mind.

[@910do]

So, I got this phone in quite bad condition. The screen got 3 green saber, the battery is bloated, definitely must change is asap. Everything else is no problem. Is it worth if I got the phone for 75 usd?

[@rukiroka1827]

As for right now, it's (2nd hand unit) a bit cheaper than a new A55 in my country.

[@iZacq]

What is the condition of Battery S21 U ? How to find out ?

[@clayhunn6355]

Im a sucker for round screens i cant stand the chocolate bar looking style, especially with drops it seems like it would be more durable being round

[@aaaction3264]

Does the international version come with Snapdragon

[@HydroTech23]

Will this get Android 15 in it What's is a reasonable price I should pay for a used one, in 2014 ?

[@faheelm]

£300 pal

[@gustavjansson6499]

I really really want to get my hands on this phone

[@dariusdareme]

Quite a lot of repetitions througout the video. Maybe the AI editing the video isn't up to snuff. I'm on the exynos S21 Ultra. All good here.

[@camotech1314]

I want to get one because it's the last Ultra to have rounded corners 😅

[@SarahSarabia]

I hope to get this one off an online shop that sells prelove not refurbished phone from usa and korea (I m in Philippines) . It retail for about $430 and I checked th oldest buyers review of it and its from 2022 so It means most of its stock was acquired by the seller atleast 1year after the release of s21 only 2 is left one is even a 512 G variant for the same price.

[@CarlAquaForce]

1:10 thats crazy , I use the same theme on my phone.

[@milos1534]

S21 Ultra or S22 or S22+, I need phone to last me for 3/4 years... I want it to work smoothly and fast, and I'm not really playing any games on my phone, is S21U still viable option as an daily for next 3 years or so?

[@caccacane3923]

I think it would be better to get an a55 or an a35 because they are both gonna be updated until android 18, but i don't think they will stay smooth for so much time

[@JamesTFaile]

Go for the Ultra. It'll last if you take care of it.

[@sburton015]

It is confirmed that the S21 phones will be getting Android 15 with one UI 7, however that will be the last version of software for the S21.

[@Ikhlashasib10]

Will it last 3-4 years of use? Or should I get an s23 plus instead?

[@sburton015]

@@Ikhlashasib10 if you can afford it, probably the S23 plus might be better, however for the time being, at least until the end of 2025, the S21 will continue to have the latest version of Android. Up to Android 15.

[@andersonk-stones272]

It's still a great phone not even for the most part for god's sake why do you tech dudes do this? The cameras are still excellent not even at that time they are still GOOD!! and most people won't even be able to use half of its performance.

[@Gomez_--je9db]

I’m getting this as my backup phone :3

[@corbeau29]

is 21 ultra will have galaxy IA?

[@Splendour.j]

I doubt

[@noureddinenoureddine263]

la mis a jour a one ui 6.1 bloquent les touches sauf le s pen...s21 ultra...i need your help....thanks

[@funguynoah]

Is it worth upgrading to a s22 ultra from a Google pixel 6

[@RAJPUROHIT-nq4pj]

Yeh

[@funguynoah]

@@RAJPUROHIT-nq4pj thanks but I'm also not sure whether or not to get the nothing phone 2a instead

[@god-dj5ty]

​​@@funguynoahs22 ultra with the snapdragon 8 gen1 is very bad if you're a heavy user battery sucks and it heats, I'd recommend switching to the pixel 8 or the 7 pro or If you really concerned about Samsung then just get a s23 ultra is much stable phone and better overall.

[@funguynoah]

@@god-dj5ty thanks I think I'll get the 7 pro

[@monkeyman6972]

Watching this on a s10e lol I got this from a refurbished store basically box new but the battery life sucks so I'm stuck on what to upgrade too

[@H-DA]

Well, there is a difference between buying and keeping. It is certainly worth keeping but I wouldn't recommend buying it. At least here you will hardly find any, the S23 Ultra is not to expensive compared and way easier to get (S21 ultra 500,-/s23 ultra 800,-). But why people are getting themself a new phone every year, I really don't know. Kept my Xperia for 6 years now but had to replace it because of updates (last Update 2019). It's still running perfectly, great display, durable, battery is fine too. Now I got myself the new S24 (not ultra, can't stand the size) because of 7 years updates. Hope hardware will least that long too. 😅 Apart of the camera, my flagship phone from 2017 is nearly as good as the new S24. Sure, hadn't had that many extra functions and smaller display, but most of the upgrate is only shown on paper nowdays. It's mostly not visible to human eye anyway. A well made phone from 2020 is just as good as one from 2024 if there wouldn't be that update issue. I'm glad Samsung went for 7 years now, I would have picked the S23 or Zenfone10 instead, but 7 years is premium and worth the 100 bucks extra. Just the S21, I would never consider to buy. It's way to much money for a nearly outdated phone.

[@godcreator8432]

I still have mine

[@emmanuelkalaba5733]

Hi guys..any help? My s21 ultra is still showing android verison is up to date on "android 12". Please, how can i update manually on pc? I've tried and failed, it feels so out dated, its so frustrating! Its a 512gb/16gb am not thinking of changing yet, i just wanna update the software gosh!🙏🏿 Thanks!

[@norhafizuljohar5975]

If me, i wont update because battery drain quickly and bug

[@leo_lpssarcasm]

is it worth it to hopefully switch to S21 ultra from galaxy note 4?😅

[@ancientslav4863]

I had a S21u for a year, s22u for a month and had to sell it and now I own a s23u for 5 months. Honestly, it's like this: S23u > S21u > s22u The s22u has THE worst speakers of all time. Like it's a 100$ phone. Also, biggest curve and just so so battery life.

[@danthedriver44]

It was a good phone. But they have removed the ability to set custom ringtones or use tones that are not pre-installed. This is why my next phone (in the coming months) WILL NOT BE A SAMSUNG!!!

[@dylanhile358]

What's the pricing for this phone?

[@camotech1314]

400-500 bucks for 512gb

[@dash_147]

Please if anyone has this phone and they aren't using it anymore, I won't mind if you can give it out. Thank you

[@jeremysantos7208]

the display issue is always the vertical line or black marks on screen

[@camotech1314]

Not always, only sometimes

[@jeremysantos7208]

@@camotech1314 sorry, but it's " always ".

[@alexyruma1]

Nope mine is an Sd888 variant.. no problem at all...❤️❤️❤️

[@clayhunn6355]

Im sure most people like the hard edges tho so i guess it makes sens

[@HarlemVega520]

Watching on my s23 Plus

[@SJCMARK]

Still using mine.

[@alexyruma1]

Same ❤️❤️❤️

[@alexjavi13ify]

I owned the s23 ultra for 2 months than bought this afterwards and honestly i prefer the s21 over the s23

[@danmath8747]

What do you prefer about s21 ultra because I'm thinking of getting the s23 but now you said that I'm reconsidering

[@camotech1314]

This phone will get Android 15/OneUI 7

[@rano12321]

This was the last proper S ultra, after this one the note became the S ultra lol.

[@Mokslok]

green line issue bs

[@briankrasne3518]

The usb type c charging port of this phone is built just like my shitty galaxy s5.

[@RandomThings-YT1]

Bro i want your wallpaper phone on thubmnail

[@ali.libyy1]

My storage is full

[@abdelhalimyousef1041]

No buil-in stylus😢

[@GhaddarHashem]

S21 ultra or s22

[@magas_6715]

Such a beast up till now. Running - One UI 6.1 Andorid Version - 14 Butter smooth

[@kanuemma9387]

Is yours exynos or snap dragon and any green line?

[@AjaySivaram-by8vl]

() review the attached document

[@robgraham1204]

As soon as you take.the phone out the shop now its old

[@jeremywallace5961]

As I watch this on my S10 😆

[@szewei85]

Haha watching from s20 ultra here

[@RAJPUROHIT-nq4pj]

How is battery life brother

[@szewei85]

@@RAJPUROHIT-nq4pj still holding well as snapdragon phone not 990 version hahahaha

[@GIGANIGA_1]

What are you saying

[@szewei85]

@@GIGANIGA_1 snapdragon samsung forever hahaha

[@bahaaabdsalam5863]

I need donations to get the phone

[@renzoglaros3727]

Don't buy old phones because problems of battery and security and android

[@Donald-Trump-2024]

First 🎉

[@Clash_Royale95]

No update im android 11 fuc*