Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with S Pen launched: Samsung’s best try to gain smartphone sales
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It is designed for users who need top technology to keep in touch with the most important people and things. It introduces an all-new, iconic Contour Cut Camera housing that seamlessly blends into the device’s metal frame for a sleek, yet striking, aesthetic.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is available in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver and is fully coated with a luxurious matte finish for a refined and timeless appearance. The Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes in three unique colors – Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, and Phantom Brown, and offers superior durability through the toughest Gorilla Glass Victus.
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The S21 Ultra is the largest member of the Galaxy S21 series equipped with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. For the first time, users no longer need to choose between the 120Hz refresh rate of the S21 Ultra and the smoothness of the Quad HD+ display.
The refresh rate of the screen can adjust the content you are watching from 10Hz to 120Hz to ensure that you can not only enjoy excellent images but also have enough features to extend battery life.
Compared with the Galaxy S20, the image brightness of the S21 Ultra is increased by 25%, with a peak brightness of 1,500nits, which is the brightest on the Galaxy smartphone. Contrast is increased by 50%, providing clear and immersive images even outdoors. Like Galaxy S21 and S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra also has Eye Comfort Shield, which can help reduce eye strain.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is equipped with the most advanced professional-grade camera system, so you can capture stunning, studio-quality photos under various lighting and settings, or use the new AI-based feature toolbox and editing enhancements for every shot.
It has quad rear cameras (ultra-wide, wide-angle, and dual telephoto lenses), with an advanced 108MP Pro sensor, from which you can capture 12-bit HDR photos with 64 times richer color data and more than three times wider dynamic range.
For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can shoot in 4K at 60fps on all lenses (including the front and rear four lenses), so that you can switch to different perspectives with the same quality. Similarly, with the 12-bit RAW file option, you will not miss any details when editing photos.
When zooming in on the Galaxy S21 Ultra, you don’t have to worry about clarity. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 100x space zoom and is powered by Samsung’s first dual telephoto lens system-equipped with optical 3x and dual-pixel (2PD) AF with optical 10x, so you can take clear pictures even when you are away.
The outstanding bright night sensor of the Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung’s biggest leap in low-light photography ever. With improved night mode, noise reduction, and 12MP nona-binning technology, you can quickly take high-quality and challenging photos, such as dim rooms or night scenery.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s groundbreaking camera, display, and connectivity are supported by the most advanced chipset in Galaxy devices. It provides faster speeds, advanced calculations, and higher energy efficiency. Moreover, when the battery power is low, the Galaxy S21 Ultra can complete a 50% charge in 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with S Pen:
From drawing to taking notes to editing photos and signing documents, you can now unlock the S Pen feature on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. You can use an existing S Pen from a Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab or an S Pen purchased separately with a compatible case.
Wi-Fi 6E and 5G
To get a better and faster connection, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the first smartphones to support Wi-Fi 6E. You will be able to enjoy more bandwidth and faster Internet connection so that you can stream and share content in a blink of an eye. With ultra-fast, ultra-low latency 5G, the S21 can provide ultra-fast video downloads, smooth video conferencing, and streaming.
UWB and Bluetooth
Thanks to the ultra-wideband function (UWB) embedded in the Galaxy S21 Ultra and S21 +, you can pull the key to unlock compatible car doors automatically using your Galaxy S21 device. With UWB-enabled Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21 +, you can use the AR Finder to search with virtual messages to tell other Galaxy smartphone users that you need help finding lost items.
With SmartThings on Android Auto, you can also use the Galaxy S21 series to control smart devices from car to home. By connecting the Galaxy S21 to a car compatible with Android Auto, you can turn on the porch light from your home or even raise the thermostat’s temperature before going home.
Also, the Galaxy S21 Ultra supports dual-Bluetooth to help your connected device (such as the Galaxy Buds Pro) consume less energy through a stable connection.
Samsung could shift its investment from the EV battery business in the US. The company plans to adjust its investment in ESS from EVs due to a sluggish market. The move comes after low demand for EVs, particularly bikes, and growing demand for ESS.
TheElec reports that Samsung eyeing the growing demand for ESS (energy storage systems) in the US. North America’s largest power company NextEra Energy could be awarding Samsung with a potential 1 trillion won ESS order.
Samsung is investing in converting its EV battery pack production line in Michigan, US. The electric bike battery pack line will be dismantled and converted for ESS use. The investment is expected to begin as early as the fourth quarter.
- The ESS battery pack line will be located in Factory 1, where a battery pack line for Harley-Davidson is currently in operation.
- Factory 2 primarily produces battery packs for Stellantis PHEVs, such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe.
The Korean tech giant is pursuing a 1 trillion won order for ESS batteries from NextEra Energy. The order is estimated to be around 5GWh. The company has started accelerating its penetration into the ESS market since last year with its Battery Box.
Samsung is exploring advanced sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera tech for future Galaxy phones. The company recently filed a patent application related to image stabilization technology for mobile devices in South Korea.
The latest Samsung patent suggests work on the sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera is underway. However, Apple iPhone-like sensor shift camera tech is far from arriving on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
The patent entitled “Actuator for optical image stabilization and camera module including the same” describes how less force is required to stabilize the sensor itself. This allows for a more precise correction of the sensor position.
The patent document shows that Samsung is continuing to develop its ideas and methods for sensor-shift image stabilization. The absence of such cameras is not a sign that the company has abandoned the idea.
Samsung has been working on sensor-shift image stabilization for years. The company aims to upgrade the Galaxy camera capabilities in the future. The sensor-shift stabilization offers a sharper image by moving the camera sensor.
Previously, patents related to sensor-shift telephoto camera surfaced. However, the Korean tech giant hasn’t commercialized the technology. The patent was published recently, but doesn’t mean we will be seeing this upgrade in the Galaxy S25 series.
The development suggests that Samsung won’t include it on Galaxies till an advanced variant evolves. As the exploration continues, sensor-shift OIS feature remains in hope for the future of Galaxy smartphone segment.
Samsung officially confirmed its teaming up with Qualcomm and Google for XR devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses.
According to the info, Samsung is working on portable mixed-reality smart glasses in collaboration with Qualcomm. Not XR headset, the company’s first extended reality product could be smart glasses with AI for new experiences.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon shared new details about Samsung’s upcoming XR product. In an interview to CNBC, Amon confirmed the collab with Samsung will result in “a new product” that offers “new experiences.”
Beyond that, he hinted that this product will likely be a pair of XR smart glasses, not a headset. Just opposite to Apple’s approach, Samsung and Qualcomm aimed to create XR smart glasses that would be portable and easy to carry around.
“I want everyone who has a phone to go buy companion glasses to go along with it,” Amon said. “We need to reach a point where wearing smart glasses feels no different from wearing regular glasses or sunglasses. Only then can we achieve true scale,” he added.
The XR smart glasses could debut later this year, featuring artificial intelligence. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly aiming to make XR glasses mainstream, while Google could support them with optimized software.
Following the trend, the XR smart glasses could pack on-device AI capabilities. Some AI features will run directly on the device, others on the phone, and certain tasks will require cloud processing – unlocking “a whole new set of experiences.”
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