Razr Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Verdict
The Razr Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $1,199 versus $1,499, a difference of about $300. The Razr Ultra is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Razr Ultra stands out for premium wood finish and alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design, while Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is praised for 100x space zoom with 10x optical telephoto. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Razr Ultra if…
- →Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- →High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra if…
- →100x Space Zoom with 10x optical telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor with excellent detail
- →S Pen support (first S-series to do so)
Pros & Cons
Razr Ultra
Pros
- Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
- Compact foldable form factor with strong durability ratings
Cons
- Limited to 256GB storage with no microSD expansion
- 4000mAh battery smaller than competing flagship phones
- Premium materials may increase repair costs
- Wood finish requires careful maintenance
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Pros
- 100x Space Zoom with 10x optical telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor with excellent detail
- S Pen support (first S-series to do so)
- 1440p 120Hz LTPO adaptive display
- 5000 mAh battery with all-day endurance
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g
- Snapdragon 888 can overheat under load
- S Pen sold separately, no silo slot
- Slow 25W charging for the class
- No charger or earbuds in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Razr Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.2 | 40 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Periscope | — | 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Wood Finish, Titanium | — |
| Weight | 189g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1500 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 227 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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