Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

95
Beebom Score

55
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,05,999 | ||
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,29,999 | ₹1,05,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3120 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 498 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 218 grams | 227 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 | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 227 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 |
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 | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| 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 | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 108 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | Periscope | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Continuous Shooting, Expert RAW, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto HDR, HDR10+, Laser Auto Focus, LED flash, panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |








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