How good is the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?

7.85

Overall Score: 7.85/10

Professional:8.5/10

Consumer:7.19/10

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The camera on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is seriously impressive and one of its main highlights. From our research, it's got a powerful quad-camera setup, which means you can take all kinds of great photos. The main camera has a massive 108 MP sensor that captures super detailed and vibrant images, even if the lighting isn't perfect. If you love photography, you'll probably appreciate that level of detail.

The S21 Ultra also features a 10x optical zoom, with something called a 100x Space Zoom for faraway shots. Many find this zoom feature pretty fantastic for taking photos of distant subjects without losing much quality. Plus, its Night Mode works wonders in low-light settings, which a lot of folks seem to really like.

For wide shots, there's a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, perfect for capturing landscapes or big group photos. If you're into video, you'll be happy with the 8K video recording option—it's super crisp.

Selfies come out nice too, thanks to the 40 MP front camera. It produces sharp and vibrant images and can record videos in 4K, so your video calls will be top-notch.

Samsung also packed in some smart software goodies to make your photos even better, like AI enhancements and settings that adjust automatically based on the scene.

On a side note, the phone might not come with a charging brick, a move some manufacturers make to cut down on e-waste.

And the phone's 'Factory Unlocked' status is great if you want flexibility with carriers, though you'll want to check that your carrier supports eSIM if you're planning to use it outside the US.

So if having a killer camera is high on your phone wishlist, the S21 Ultra is a strong pick. Just be sure your network lines up with the device's features, especially regarding SIM options.