7 Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra alternatives worth checking out

• Tyler Lee
• 4 years ago

Samsung has built a solid reputation for themselves over the years as being one the best smartphone makers around. The company has kicked off several smartphone trends, such as phones with large displays and also curve displays. It goes without saying that the Galaxy S21 Ultra is one of the best smartphones that you can buy today.

But one person’s “best” isn’t necessarily the same for someone else. Maybe you’re on a budget, maybe you’re more of a mobile gamer, maybe you want something more sturdy, which means that your preferences and priorities are different. If you’re looking for a phone that could be a good alternative to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, we’ve got you covered.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G was released last year, which means that it has 2020’s specs instead of 2021’s specs, but that’s not a bad thing. It is still a beast of a phone and if you’re not too fussed over benchmarks, it’s an excellent phone. The added bonus of having the S Pen is also useful if you love taking down handwritten notes or drawing while on the move, plus the fact that it is cheaper also makes it value for money.

Moto G Stylus 2021

Speaking of styluses, if you can appreciate a smartphone that supports stylus input that won’t cost an arm and a leg, then the Moto G Stylus 2021 could be the phone for you. Featuring a 6.8-inch FHD display, the Moto G Stylus 2021 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, a decent mid-ranged chipset. It also packs a quad camera setup and a decently-sized 4,000mAh battery, and all of this can be had for just $300. Not too bad, right?

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

It seems that Samsung is starting to embrace its “Fan Edition” smartphones and the Galaxy S20 got a similar variant last year. It features a larger display than the Galaxy S20 at 6.5-inches and also sports an upgraded front-facing camera. It also has a larger battery compared to the base Galaxy S20 at 4,500mAh, and is powered by the Snapdragon 865 with support for 5G.

Google Pixel 5

For some reason, Google decided that its flagship Pixel lineup of 2020 wasn’t going to pack high-end hardware, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This helps keep the price of the phone relatively affordable, but it also comes with all the features that makes a Pixel phone great. This includes incredible camera software, consistent and timely Android updates, and it also supports 5G.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Convincing an iPhone user to switch to Android and vice versa is a tall order, but if you’re not particularly loyal to any phone platform and just want the best that money can buy, the iPhone 12 Pro Max could be just what the doctor ordered. Apple’s A-series chipset has been found to be able to give Qualcomm’s high-end chipsets a run for their money, plus the cameras are also fantastic. There is also support for 5G if that’s important to you.

OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus has garnered quite a following over the years for putting out phones that perform consistently, and the OnePlus 8 Pro is no exception. It bears similar features to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, such as a display with a fast refresh rate, fast charging, support for 5G, and a decent set of cameras, plus it has a price tag that’s hard to match.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

If price is something that you’re prioritizing, then Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 Pro comes in at a price that’s almost a fifth of that of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Sure, it’s not the most powerful phone we’ve seen, but it’s massive 6.67-inch FHD+ display and quad camera setup makes for a pretty compelling argument, plus its 5,020mAh battery is also rather decent if battery life is another concern of yours.

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