Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySamsung Exynos 2100
Display6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery5000 mAh4000 mAh mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128/256 GB
Recommended ForOverall Best PickSoftware
ColorsTitanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium PinkgoldPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchJanuary 22, 2025January 14, 2021
AvailabilityFebruary 07, 2025January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹1,29,999₹69,999
TypeQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2XFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.9 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1440 pixels1080 pixels pixels
Resolution Height3120 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch498 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionQHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2600 nits1300 nits
Weight218 grams169 grams
FrontCorning Gorilla ArmourGorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideTitanium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68/69 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG
Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyExynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 830Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 7.0One UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)74
Camera Resolution200 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP64 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypePeriscopeUltra-wide
FeaturesLaser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED FlashLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, Expert RAW, UHD Video Recording, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front Camera Resolution12 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face UnlockDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.45.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesCircle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best FaceCircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)