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S21 Ultra Replacement Suggestions

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I have the S21 Ultra 5G but want to upgrade. However, I'm 84 so don't care to spend $1000+ for next phone. Definitely don't want to lose the "wallet" but am having trouble understanding technical language when reviewing differences.  I'm willing to go $600 - $700 but I need advice/suggestions for a suitable replacement with similar features. Thank you for your help!

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    Robin621k

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    07-23-2026 09:54 PM

     

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    If the Spen is not a deal breaker for you the S25 FE is a great mid budget phone. With a trade of your current device the price is $500. No trade in it is $650. There are many here in this community that have that phone and love it.
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    patriciostarr

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    07-23-2026 09:52 PM

     

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    Hi, the phone I could recommend is a Samsung S23 Ultra, but you may only find renewed models. Samsung's UI's new battery icon and percentage are a struggle to read.

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    Robin621k

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    07-23-2026 11:06 PM

     

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    You mean the people who didn't like the Corning Gorilla Armor glass display because they felt the screen looked washed out to them. That is an easy fix with a glass screen protector.

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    patriciostarr

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    07-23-2026 11:08 PM

     

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    I've used many screen protectors, but not for that reason. I removed it because every screen protector I used had the annoying rainbow effect.

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    Robin621k

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    07-23-2026 11:09 PM

     

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    Rainbow effect with sunglasses?

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    Anonymous User

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    07-23-2026 10:06 PM

     

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    I would go with a S25 FE. I have had mine since February 2026 and love it. I have not had any issues with it.
    Reading the specs compared to the S21, the screen is about the same size, but lighter weight. The S21 U has a better camera than the S25 FE.
    As @Robin621k stated, the S25 FE does not have or support the Spen.
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    meself

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    07-23-2026 11:28 PM

     

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    I second or 3rd the s25fe option
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    kimberleigh

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    07-24-2026 06:16 AM

     

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    I 3rd or 4th the FE option as well !
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    Diaboyos

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    07-24-2026 03:04 PM

     

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    Look at the A series of Samsung phones instead of the S series. My mother recently got an A37 and loves it.
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    userR5BiwDfqYp

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    Really appreciate all the input. I'll be looking at the S25fe and the Galaxy S23+ or 24. Just need to be sure "Samsung wallet" is functional on whatever I decide. Now have to figure out how to mark one of these wonderful comments was a solution...that's difficult because all were helpful.