Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Impressions: Redemption Time! - Summary

Summary

The video reviews the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, a high-end smartphone starting at $1,200. The phone features a new design with a contour cut camera module, a 6.8-inch Quad HD OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a large 5,000mAh battery. The camera system includes a 108MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, and two telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x zoom. The phone also supports the S Pen stylus, but it's an optional accessory. The reviewer notes that the phone's build quality is great, and it's IP68 water-resistant. However, there's no expandable storage, and the phone doesn't come with headphones or a charger. Overall, the reviewer thinks the S21 Ultra is a redemption for Samsung after the S20 Ultra, but notes that it's not a replacement for the Galaxy Note series.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at $1200.
2. The phone has a new second-gen 108 megapixel main camera with OIS at f/1.8.
3. The phone also has a 12 megapixel ultrawide camera and two telephoto cameras (3x and 10x periscope lens).
4. The phone has a 6.8 inch quad HD OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
5. The display also features an adaptive refresh rate that can switch between 10Hz and 120Hz.
6. The phone has a 5000 milliamp hour battery.
7. The phone is IP68 water-resistant.
8. The phone features the newest internals, including the 5nm Snapdragon 888 in some regions and the 5nm Exynos chip in others.
9. The phone has 15-watt wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
10. The phone has a new AI-based blue light shield option for better viewing comfort.
11. The phone's display has a maximum brightness of 1500 nits.
12. The phone has a new display fingerprint sensor that is 1.77 times larger than the last gen.
13. The phone does not have expandable storage, with only three storage options available (128GB, 256GB, or 512GB).
14. The phone has different amounts of RAM depending on the storage option, with 12GB of RAM for the 128GB and 256GB options and 16GB of RAM for the 512GB option.
15. The phone does not come with headphones or a charger in the box.
16. The phone supports the S Pen, but it is an optional accessory that costs $40.
17. The S Pen experience is passive, with no Bluetooth or gesture controls.
18. The phone is available on January 29th, alongside the S21 and S21 Plus.