Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,100 versus $1,199, a difference of about $99. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra stands out for 100x space zoom with 10x optical telephoto, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. 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 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)
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 40 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Periscope | 10 MP, f/4.9, 10x optical zoom | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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