Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software |
General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 218 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Corning Gorilla Armour | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@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-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@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-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual 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) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual 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) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, 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) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, 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) |
