Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/MP | 200MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | May 13, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | May 27, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 513 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Weight | 227 grams | 163 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 163 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Samsung DeX |
