Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S27+
Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S27+ — full specifications compared side by side. Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB gives you the larger screen — 173.0 inches against 6.7 inches.
One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.
Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Samsung Galaxy S27+: Based on announced specs — scored in 6 categories.
Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB
$1,199≈ €1,073 · ≈ £894≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon
Full specs & detailsSamsung Galaxy S27+
7.8/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 5G S5E9840, 2021, 64 bit, octa-core, 2304 Kbyte L2, 4096 Kbyte L3, 5 nm, ARM Mali-G78 GPU | Exynos 2700 / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (for Galaxy) |
| Display | 173″ · OLED | 6.7″ · OLED · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP wide (OIS) |
| Battery | 25W charging | 4,900 mAh · 45W charging |
| RAM / Storage | 256GB | 12GB / 512GB |
Which is better?
- Samsung Galaxy S27+ takes 2 of the 3 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB gives you the larger screen — 173.0 inches against 6.7 inches.
- Samsung Galaxy S27+ charges faster — 45W wired against 25W.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.0 | 8.6Better |
| Battery | 7.9Tie | 7.7Tie |
| Software | 6.6 | 7.4Better |
| Performance | — | 8.0 |
| Camera | — | 7.2 |
| Call Quality | — | 8.3 |
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Reasons to consider
Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB
- Larger display (173″ vs 6.7″)
Samsung Galaxy S27+
- More storage (512 GB vs 256 GB)
- Faster charging (45W vs 25W)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung SM-G998B/DS Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27+ |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Rumored |
| Release date | 2021 | — |
| Expected release window | — | 2027 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Google Android 11 (R) | Android 17 |
| Chipset (as published) | Samsung Exynos 2100 5G S5E9840, 2021, 64 bit, octa-core, 2304 Kbyte L2, 4096 Kbyte L3, 5 nm, ARM Mali-G78 GPU | Exynos 2700 / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (for Galaxy) |
| CPU | 2900.0 MHz | — |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 | — |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 256 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Card slot | None | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 173″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 1,440 × 3,200 pixels | 1,440 × 3,120 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Display protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Samsung Galaxy S27+ wins clearly on Display (6.0 vs 8.6) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,900 mAh |
| Wireless charging | — | Yes |
| Body & build | ||
| Weight | 227 g | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6 |
| USB | USB C reversible; USB charging , USB fast charging , USB Host , USB OTG 1.3 , USB OTG 2.0 , USB PD , USB PD 2.0 , USB PD 3.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 39.9 MP | 12 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 50 MP wide (OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide · 10 MP telephoto (OIS) |
| Video (max) | — | 8K@30fps |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Fingerprint | — | Ultrasonic (under-display) |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Main Camera · Features | EIS , EIS (video) , OIS , OIS (video) , Pixel unification , HDR photo , HDR video , Red-eye reduction , Slow motion video , Burst mode , Refocus , Touch focus , Macro mode , Panorama Photo , Face detection , Face tagging , Smile detection , Face retouch , Face retouch (video) , Intelligent scene detection | OIS, PDAF, LED flash |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 39.9 MP | 12 MP |
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