A SLEEK DESIGN WITH INTEGRATED CAMERAS
The S21 Ultra starts with a body that feels less cobbled together than the S20
Ultra did. My review unit is a solid block of anodized, matte-black metal that
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Max (6.33 by 3.07 by 0.29 inches). The phone is brick-heavy, though, at 8.08
ounces—heavier than the Galaxy S20 Ultra (7.76 ounces), the iPhone 12 Pro
Max (8.03 ounces), or the Note 20 Ultra (7.34 ounces).
The biggest and best design difference from the S20 is the better-integrated
camera module. Rather than a discrete, hard-edged bump on the back, it’s now
merged into the corner of the phone. There’s still a lip where it drops off, but it’s
a lot less annoying and less likely to catch on your pants pocket.
The phone is rated IP68 for water resistance and comes in a range of low-key
colors (some only available when you buy the phone directly from Samsung):
black, brown, gray, navy, and silver. If you’re looking for poppy-red, rose-gold,
or violet, you’ll have to choose one of the smaller units.
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general are, alas, going the way of the dodo; not enough people use them, and
built-in memory has faster performance. If you absolutely need expandable
memory, stick with the Note 20 or the Note 20 Ultra.