The s21 ultra is still my most favorite phone today. Tried out the iPhone 13 pro max for a few weeks but had to switch back to the s21 ultra and can't be happier.
Samsung's latest iteration of "the idiot consumer will buy whatever we put out" certainly deserves one. Everything about this phone seems cheap. From the tacky backing, the rectangular brick like design, to the complete lack of accessories that come with the phone. The phone feels like it should be priced at $300-400 at most. I'll compare this to the S20. Which wasn't particularly great, but is better than this phone. S20 feels more premium, is thinner, and looks better. Oh yeah, and it also has 12gb of ram, compared to the 8gb this phone has. For the most part, the phones are very similar performance wise (the s21 has a faster processor, but you really don't notice it in day to day use) Both phone have relatively poor battery life.
It's been a week since I bought S21 Ultra (Exynos) and its amazing, there are no overheating, performance or battery issues. For the cameras I'm really satisfied it's only when I watch Snapdragon vs Exynos camera comparison videos I notice the difference which is very small.
2days ago i purchased the s21 ultra and i have problem while using the phone in playing games and video call i feel the phone was warming up or it's hot after using it.
@@elvindiaz5208 exactly. I got the Ultra (Exynos), within 2 days of using, I already decided to get rid of it, overnight idle will drop the battery from 100 to 80. This is ridiculous. Normal using(not even play games), the upper half of the phone start to heat up like crazy. All other specs are great. But the overheat is a 100% veto for me.
@@jianglanzi It a very old problem which Samsung doesn't fix. All the Exynos phones have stupid standby drain exactly how you mentioned. It always drops to around 80s from 100 overnight. It's a shame paying the same amount yet having an inferior experience of the same phone.
Exynos user here. Heating issues non existing since May and performance is majestic . In the last couple of months Samsung dedicated the updates solely to those problems. I bought mine 3 months after launch and never experienced any heating issues but know some that bought it at launch and yes had some heating problems. SD heats considerably still according to some youtubers. Battery is incredible giving 6.5 screen on time. Happy with 2100, a true beast and yes , Samsung nailed it with this phone.
6-8hrs SOT almost daily. All day battery even with Always on Screen, Adaptive refresh and WQHD+. I go through a lot of phones and there is no doubt this is an absolute power users dream phone. My biggest beef with it is the size, if it had a 6.4-6.5" display it would be the perfect phone for me.
Absolutely love my s21 ultra. I'm in the UK but managed to get the snapdragon version. I do get bored with phones easily but I just can't go to any other phone at the moment due to the camera and battery life. The cameras are just top, top quality. Have the 3x and also the 10x makes it possible to get so many types of shots. Even if you're not taking a photo of something really far away the 10x zoom can still give a really interesting perspective. Well done samsung.
@@shivamkhannaca not as far as I'm aware. My latest security update was start of June so everything appears to be fine, I think that's when the latest One UI update came through too
@@Alexander0189 I am planning to get an unlocked snapdragon version in India. I hope it works fine here. Did you get to compare it with any of your friends having the Exynos version?
@@shivamkhannaca I had the Exynos version previously with living in the UK but managed to get the snapdragon from eBay. I guess the snapdragon does have slightly better battery life and I think if you look at comparisons online the snapdragon image processing is slightly better too. But I don't personally see a major difference! But the snapdragon probably just edges it.
@@MarkSpurrell There are ways to customize the UI ieth the stock software with Samsung-made apps... Check out Good Lock... the package gives you full control in terms of customization... You'll thank me later...
I'm principlly an iPhone user but I've been getting into Android too since last year. I bought an S10 Plus a few months ago. Even two years old it's still a fantastic device, but why oh why do they always over saturate greens?!
True, love my S10 but I'm still not a fan of stock cameras processing, so I use pro mode. I adjust the saturation level to lower level while everything else set to Auto, it looks so much better 👌🏼
Shutter speed has been greatly improved on exynos and assure you that heat and battery initial issues has been completely solved. Performance is stellar and super happy with it. I can say too that it is the best phone Samsung has ever made. A big well done to you and to Samsung for thus magnificent phone.
He literally liked every comment but didn't bother to check yours lol. It's not the first time this guy criticizes something that is missing when it's actually not.
@@atharvasalap8391 thanks but are we talking about icons from the Samsung theme store only? On Oneplus phones, you can apply icon packs from the Google Play Store with the Oneplus default launcher
You haven't even mentioned the wireless Samsung Dex for Windows and mac. I'm not just sure if the older Samsung phones have updated already and can do it. But it's my favorite unique feature of this phone.
You can change practically hoe the phone looks weather it be icons, notification panel default app colors and so on by either downloading themes or icon packs from their dedicated galaxy store or download their Good lock app. Truly in the department of customization there is no complaint, if you actually went deep down into the UI you would've probably found that out but hey you review and test many phones so understandable!
I own the regular S21 and other than the battery life I love it. The design, the size, and the screen. I don't understand how they managed to make the battery so poor on the regular variant.
Me Not agree.....i using.s21 ultta exyno..since 20th feb.......i always get 6 + hours secreen on time......and till date no Andriod phone can beat ..S21 ultra....
I noticed the brightness levels as well. It was to the point where I thought that something was wrong with my iPhone, because it doesn't match the brightness levels of the S21 Ultra, until I really crank it up.
I can only get the exynos version but from reviewers in the UK they've said it performs almost the same and doesn't overheat so i guess that issue is perhaps only specific to some devices and dependant on heavy usage. If i go for the 13 pro max i will be paying considerably more for a glorified update from my current 11 pro max so i think despite the fact we get the exynos processor it's still the best phone!
@@Chris-bv8qd Gaming is good...Pubg constant 60....Wild Rift 90 FPS constant...( 120 fps will see some drops if you in hot room ).....Genshin is fine at 40-45....
Agreed. After using the OnePlus 9 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max TOGETHER with this one (I use 3 different SIM Cards) I ended up moving my primary SIM to the 21 Ultra. The iPhone lost because of the horrible notch and being too wide in format, and the 9 Pro lost because of the battery not living up to the other two, despite being the best ergonomically hands down. So, when we forgive the excessive weight and size... we are left with this winner. Please note that mine is an Exynos.
S21 Ultra 256GB phantom black, enjoying it every single day since I got it in January. Also got the Buds Pro for free and ditched my laptop for DEX. Just amazing !!
Only Exynos available here. Will be replacing my Note 10+ with this soon. I'm eager to see the improvements. While Exynos is still behind Snapdragon in some department, i believe it's much closer this time around compared to 2 years ago.
I don't think so people it's ur wish to buy because next 2022 u can find these same features coming up in new midrange phones also..As this phone is so costly... Just think these points ... 1)No headphone jack 2)only 512gb...Really?Then 8k is a joke with no expandable memory 3)Exynos chip for that high cost?? Apple chips r worth buying...(long life ) 4)wobble issue !? Because of camera module.. 5)and bro such heavy phone with glass back ...Then why don't u a better carry a DSLR😂 6)S pen u have to buy it separately and charge it separately and carry or buy a SPL case for it.... Actually Samsung are only excellent for their screens and it goes on getting better on every phone.. And if u Samsung lovers r really crazy why don't u wait for S22ultra In which most not all .. Issues r solved... ☮️ Peace out..
That was a great review on the S21. I’m a Apple guy. Just about convinced on getting S21 Ultra. Is it waterproof or water resistant? I have an iPhone X . And I’m passed due for an upgrade. Enjoyed the review thanks.
3:40 are you sure you removed the pre applied screen protector? I also have scratches but i know for a fact samsung installed a screen protector which i can replace anytime.
Just bought this as my Christmas gift to myself. It will be my first Flagship phone ever. I’m coming from a Galaxy A70 which is such an amazing phone for $365 when it was brand new. But this is going to be super cool to just splurge and get something I want even though I don’t technically need it.
The scratches are not on the glass, you scratched the protective film applied by Samsung. You should clarify that. At the beginning, I didn't realize that there was a protective film on it, as it was applied extremely accurately and well by Samsung. if you peel off the foil, you will see that there is not a single scratch.
Just ordered mine hope its not a turd. Kept my note 9 still going. Have a case and screen protector looks awesome!!! Really wanted S22 with card slot and it holds the pin with a larger battery.
As someone who has had a Rhinoshield case for my P30 Pro, I can not say anything good about the company. With screen protector and case on, I dropped my phone from 1,5 meters height. It landed on a corner, which I suppose should technically be one of the best areas for the case to properly absorb. However, the screen is now cracked over the entire screen from the corner. I since got rid of the screen protector and bought a Huawei original case, and have had no further issues.
I'm not a camera engineer but it's a decision on which type of photography you want : - or you optimize the shutter lag for mooving cases - or you increase the quantity of data you take in a picture to make it as good as possible (pixel numbers for binning, sensor exposure, multiple pictures for hdr etc....). I supposed that the limitation comes from the usage of an advandced big sensor against the embedded processor of the camera. With a advanced sensor, it's hard to reduce the shutter lag. The shutter lag was as the iphone back on the s9 for exemple. In my opinion the best would be a quick press to take à short/mooving instant, and a longer press to take a better picture with an acceptable lag.
I had the OnePlus 9 Pro for a few months but after a few too many gripes, I swapped it for the S21 Ultra. I'm not the biggest Samsung fan but I gotta admit, there are few things wrong with this phone. Although one thing I will disagree with you about is the battery life. I feel like it could be better. I keep my resolution at 1080p and have a pure black background. I think I just use my phone a lot. In the settings, when I check Device care > Battery > swipe right to "Last 7 days Average daily usage", I'm at 75%.
I have the Matte Black. I got mine on March 3rd and I just went caseless (around the house) today and oh my wow! It feels insanely premium albeit slippery. It's like satin or silk in my hands. The battery life and display and cameras make this the perfect fusion between a smartphone and a computer. I can't even imagine what the S25 will be like in four years! Samsung continues to outdo themselves!
I have s21+ exynos but after 2 months the phone dosnt charge in super fast mode liie before it take 30 min more so in the begining the phone take 1 houres 10 to full charge now 1:40 min and all say is temperature bcs now in europe is summer some say charger circuit
You're in the east end of St. John's too aren't ya? Saw Cabot Tower, and Red Cliff in Logy Bay I believe. Great video.. and I have the S21 ultra myself. Love it!
First videos of yours I’ve watch, I enjoyed it. There is no doubt this is an amazing phone, but I can see like me, you’re a Mac user. What I would want to know is 1) how does breaking the ecosystem for an S21U impact daily use and 2) why should a 12 Pro Max user break the eco system to swap to this phone?
I always put a case/cover on my phone. As well a screen protector. I dropped my phone (s21) at work, and cracked my screen protector. It's glass. But I think my screen is ok. I used to raise livestock. So I always kept my phone in a cover/case. Raising animals I could never keep my phone in my pocket. My first couple of phones used to come with belt clips! Nowadays I keep phone in a case tucked in a pouch. I'm 61, now I really look like an old man! 😆 But, I'm really looking into the s21 Ultra.
That's true bro, I just bought mine last month and that's why I choose the s21 ultra because on it's specs (120Hz, battery, and cameras) and the physical appearance it's futuristic and dope specially the color I chose the matte black🔥
@@truthtimetv4575 Oh its not a feature its the behavior of mass marketed analysis for product usage.. you can notice the time variation when capturing in manual or sequential burst shoot.
@@echobird115 yes and the camera is A+++ so it will hold up really good in every aspect. Hopefully Samsung delivers their with the support/software side
love my s21 ultra, so far exceeded my expectations. I Camera's are awesome and my only downside is that it sometimes does get real hot but other than that I love it.
You know that the screen isn't actually scratched. That's just the screen protector that's shipped with the phone. Look around the area around the front camera .
Hi, many thanks for your review, as a recent buyer it is good to hear views which confirm your own, I have switched from Apple and am a bit lost ( old fella ? ). Thanks again from Perth in OZ .
4 years ago I got a rhinoshield crashguard for my samsung galaxy s8 and a dbrand skin and it's survived every drop, and is basically still in perfect condition. It's one of those things that I'll try to find the same version of for my next phone.
Just curious how you wee taking video floating over a cliff above the sea or wherever that was , amd even above ground almost like creative mode in minecraft lol . does it come with wings?
@@Facelesshassy I have switched from iPhone 8 plus to S21 Ultra. I never liked the Notch on new iPhones so I went for S21 Ultra. Display, Camera and looks are 3 best selling points for Samsung s21 ultra.
I've had an s20fe for 6 months and an s21plus for 4 and have no scratches or dents on any of them after heavy use. Also I do use a case on them. I'm surprised so many people still scratch up their iphones and s20/s21 phones.
I believe Samsung Galaxy phones have come with a standard installed screen protector since the s10. Likely it is not the screen that is scratched, but only the screen protector.
Just bought the S21 Ultra and it is amazing!! I noticed the part about the scratched frontglass, it looks to me that the plastic screenprotector is still on in this video. Samsung applied a factory screenprotector above another plastic screenprotector, all thougths into less waste(no earplugs or power adapter - yes sir)
You can buy a micro SD adaptor and make your own USB-C micro SD pin and you are able to play videomaterial and music straight from the USB-C pin on the phone. If you are using the camera in pro mode, you can make the shutter speed to 1/12000 of a second but you will get grainy pictures if you need to dial up the ISO to example ISO 3200
The Exynos version is ok now. Samsung knowing of their Exynos-mistake have put out various updates that hides the phone's problems to the new user. For instance just slowing down the phone to not overheat. And it works just fine as the phone is pretty fast to begin with, so a new user won't notice. Only buff remaining is nighttime selfie VIDEO, that's still pretty grainy.
just purchased s21 ultra 2days ago...question it is normal for this phone to be hot while using in video call o playing game? that's my problem right now. please let me know if you have same problem before.
Life in the 90's were so much simpler the closest thing you had to Facebook was a notebook with all your friends and family home phone numbers next to the house phone sat next to the yellow pages lol
The shutter lag on these things is a game stopper for me since I take a lot of pictures of animals in action. I'd buy this camera in a minute if that was fixed. Until then, I'm still looking.
i dont know if the samsung s10 lite is sold globally or just in select regions but despite being a samsung device there are no screen protectors or cases available for that device from known brands.
That sponsor transition was as smooth as a 120 hz display.
Haha thanks 😅
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Agreed!
For me it's 240 Skipped automatically 😅
The s21 ultra is still my most favorite phone today. Tried out the iPhone 13 pro max for a few weeks but had to switch back to the s21 ultra and can't be happier.
switch to note 20 ultra and you'll be even happier 😝
Can s21ultra be compared to 13promax?
@@gidds2691 in terms of performance of gpu+cpu+battery it can't.. in terms of camera ..it has better cameras overall
0:36
As Samsung said previously:
Awesome screen awesome camera long lasting battery life...
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The Blackpink ✨ commercial
Cringe TikTok ads
I only got 2 of those 3. It had to go. I’m sure it was down to the Exynos chip. Radio was pretty crappy too in Sydney Australia
he scratched the protective film, not the glass. the protective film is difficult to see because it was applied very accurately by samsung.
Samsung's latest iteration of "the idiot consumer will buy whatever we put out" certainly deserves one.
Everything about this phone seems cheap. From the tacky backing, the rectangular brick like design, to the complete lack of accessories that come with the phone. The phone feels like it should be priced at $300-400 at most.
I'll compare this to the S20. Which wasn't particularly great, but is better than this phone.
S20 feels more premium, is thinner, and looks better. Oh yeah, and it also has 12gb of ram, compared to the 8gb this phone has. For the most part, the phones are very similar performance wise (the s21 has a faster processor, but you really don't notice it in day to day use)
Both phone have relatively poor battery life.
It's been a week since I bought S21 Ultra (Exynos) and its amazing, there are no overheating, performance or battery issues. For the cameras I'm really satisfied it's only when I watch Snapdragon vs Exynos camera comparison videos I notice the difference which is very small.
2days ago i purchased the s21 ultra and i have problem while using the phone in playing games and video call i feel the phone was warming up or it's hot after using it.
Difference isn't small ,it's massive ,exynos is completely inferior and there shouldn't be 2 models in the first place of the same device.
@@elvindiaz5208 exactly. I got the Ultra (Exynos), within 2 days of using, I already decided to get rid of it, overnight idle will drop the battery from 100 to 80. This is ridiculous. Normal using(not even play games), the upper half of the phone start to heat up like crazy.
All other specs are great. But the overheat is a 100% veto for me.
@@jianglanzi It a very old problem which Samsung doesn't fix. All the Exynos phones have stupid standby drain exactly how you mentioned. It always drops to around 80s from 100 overnight. It's a shame paying the same amount yet having an inferior experience of the same phone.
Exynos user here. Heating issues non existing since May and performance is majestic . In the last couple of months Samsung dedicated the updates solely to those problems. I bought mine 3 months after launch and never experienced any heating issues but know some that bought it at launch and yes had some heating problems. SD heats considerably still according to some youtubers. Battery is incredible giving 6.5 screen on time. Happy with 2100, a true beast and yes , Samsung nailed it with this phone.
6-8hrs SOT almost daily. All day battery even with Always on Screen, Adaptive refresh and WQHD+. I go through a lot of phones and there is no doubt this is an absolute power users dream phone. My biggest beef with it is the size, if it had a 6.4-6.5" display it would be the perfect phone for me.
Lol the 6.8 inch screen is tiny in my hands. Try the Galaxy Note 20 ultra and you will see how tiny the screen on the S21 ultra is. Lol
Just got my S21 Ultra yesterday, and I love it
S21 ultra 🔥
Amazing camera 📷
Amazing screen 😍
supports S pen 🖊
Absolutely love my s21 ultra. I'm in the UK but managed to get the snapdragon version. I do get bored with phones easily but I just can't go to any other phone at the moment due to the camera and battery life. The cameras are just top, top quality. Have the 3x and also the 10x makes it possible to get so many types of shots. Even if you're not taking a photo of something really far away the 10x zoom can still give a really interesting perspective. Well done samsung.
Hey, are you facing update issues with the Snapdragon version being used in a different region?
@@shivamkhannaca not as far as I'm aware. My latest security update was start of June so everything appears to be fine, I think that's when the latest One UI update came through too
@@Alexander0189 I am planning to get an unlocked snapdragon version in India. I hope it works fine here. Did you get to compare it with any of your friends having the Exynos version?
@@shivamkhannaca I had the Exynos version previously with living in the UK but managed to get the snapdragon from eBay. I guess the snapdragon does have slightly better battery life and I think if you look at comparisons online the snapdragon image processing is slightly better too. But I don't personally see a major difference! But the snapdragon probably just edges it.
Im in uk too. How did u manage to get the snapdragon version? 🙏🏻
would love to see an updated studio tour!
I did one recently! In case you missed it, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/OfPABD7-8rY/w-d-xo.html
@@MarkSpurrell There are ways to customize the UI ieth the stock software with Samsung-made apps...
Check out Good Lock... the package gives you full control in terms of customization...
You'll thank me later...
@@MarkSpurrell is that exynos or snapdragon version?
I'm principlly an iPhone user but I've been getting into Android too since last year. I bought an S10 Plus a few months ago. Even two years old it's still a fantastic device, but why oh why do they always over saturate greens?!
Yes! Thats so dumb. All the green parts of a picture are not nice to watch.. But you can use the pro mode than it looks okay
Stop using scene optimiser then results should be realistic enough
True, love my S10 but I'm still not a fan of stock cameras processing, so I use pro mode. I adjust the saturation level to lower level while everything else set to Auto, it looks so much better 👌🏼
Shutter speed has been greatly improved on exynos and assure you that heat and battery initial issues has been completely solved. Performance is stellar and super happy with it. I can say too that it is the best phone Samsung has ever made. A big well done to you and to Samsung for thus magnificent phone.
you can change themes and icons packs by default in samsung theme store. It is on my S10, I dont know if S21 ultra doesnt have that feature.
It is present. This bloke doesn't seem to know it to review it. Strange and Stupid.
He literally liked every comment but didn't bother to check yours lol.
It's not the first time this guy criticizes something that is missing when it's actually not.
Yes what in the world was he talking about? And he also said the font couldn’t change????? SMH
You do know there are themes (a lot of them for free) on Galaxy Store, right? It changes wallpapers, icons, color schemes...
But do you have to use a theme in order to change icons?
@@rafikz77 no there is specific option to change only icon
@@atharvasalap8391 thanks but are we talking about icons from the Samsung theme store only?
On Oneplus phones, you can apply icon packs from the Google Play Store with the Oneplus default launcher
@@rafikz77 is there a launcher that allows that on the s21?
You haven't even mentioned the wireless Samsung Dex for Windows and mac. I'm not just sure if the older Samsung phones have updated already and can do it. But it's my favorite unique feature of this phone.
If you want customisation just use good lock, It has a world of its own.
if this phone had sd card slot then it would have been perfect
You can connect hard drive
@@presenceofeden2949 not the point, who carries a hard drive around with them. It's about choice.
You can change practically hoe the phone looks weather it be icons, notification panel default app colors and so on by either downloading themes or icon packs from their dedicated galaxy store or download their Good lock app. Truly in the department of customization there is no complaint, if you actually went deep down into the UI you would've probably found that out but hey you review and test many phones so understandable!
I've had my S21 Ultra since early March. Love it
How's your battery life? Like screen on time?
@@mightyowl1668 Still going strong. Lasts all day and I don't really charge it until it's under 20%.
I own the regular S21 and other than the battery life I love it. The design, the size, and the screen. I don't understand how they managed to make the battery so poor on the regular variant.
I agree 100%
Me Not agree.....i using.s21 ultta exyno..since 20th feb.......i always get 6 + hours secreen on time......and till date no Andriod phone can beat ..S21 ultra....
@@ijazulhaq4960 the guy is talking about standard s21 not ultra
@@ijazulhaq4960 poor reading comprehension
Bro i really like this 5 months review.....personally for me ...we cant just decide whether a phone is good or not just by using a week or two
I noticed the brightness levels as well. It was to the point where I thought that something was wrong with my iPhone, because it doesn't match the brightness levels of the S21 Ultra, until I really crank it up.
Great review, Mark! Will definitely get this! Thank you.
0:36 awesome screen! Awesome camera! Long lasting battery life!
I can only get the exynos version but from reviewers in the UK they've said it performs almost the same and doesn't overheat so i guess that issue is perhaps only specific to some devices and dependant on heavy usage. If i go for the 13 pro max i will be paying considerably more for a glorified update from my current 11 pro max so i think despite the fact we get the exynos processor it's still the best phone!
Its is Amazing phone bear in mind i have Exynos and have been using for half a year.....SOT around 8 hours
Same here...I don't know why there are talks about the exynos variant having less battery life..
@@chaitanyaraj7730 this year's exynos is definetly a big upgrade
But how's the gaming performance tho?
@@Chris-bv8qd Gaming is good...Pubg constant 60....Wild Rift 90 FPS constant...( 120 fps will see some drops if you in hot room ).....Genshin is fine at 40-45....
@@Chris-bv8qd Yes gaming seems to be fine for me. No problems.
Had this phone since January 26 no scratches or dents in it! I drop it plenty of times it's a tank.
Agreed.
After using the OnePlus 9 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max TOGETHER with this one (I use 3 different SIM Cards) I ended up moving my primary SIM to the 21 Ultra. The iPhone lost because of the horrible notch and being too wide in format, and the 9 Pro lost because of the battery not living up to the other two, despite being the best ergonomically hands down. So, when we forgive the excessive weight and size... we are left with this winner. Please note that mine is an Exynos.
S21 Ultra 256GB phantom black, enjoying it every single day since I got it in January. Also got the Buds Pro for free and ditched my laptop for DEX. Just amazing !!
the video quality blew my mind, also i would love a vlogging channel : )
Only Exynos available here. Will be replacing my Note 10+ with this soon. I'm eager to see the improvements. While Exynos is still behind Snapdragon in some department, i believe it's much closer this time around compared to 2 years ago.
I can already see my self at night opening the phone and being nuke-flashed.
The s21 ultra is truly my favorite phone I've ever owned in my life
I don't think so people it's ur wish to buy because next 2022 u can find these same features coming up in new midrange phones also..As this phone is so costly...
Just think these points ...
1)No headphone jack
2)only 512gb...Really?Then 8k is a joke with no expandable memory
3)Exynos chip for that high cost??
Apple chips r worth buying...(long life )
4)wobble issue !? Because of camera module..
5)and bro such heavy phone with glass back ...Then why don't u a better carry a DSLR😂
6)S pen u have to buy it separately and charge it separately and carry or buy a SPL case for it....
Actually Samsung are only excellent for their screens and it goes on getting better on every phone..
And if u Samsung lovers r really crazy why don't u wait for S22ultra
In which most not all .. Issues r solved...
☮️ Peace out..
Love my S21 Ultra. Had it since they first came out. Waiting for the S23 Ultra. The S22 Ultra isn't changed enough to trade.
Excellent video. Best I've seen for this phone.
Samsung has Good Lock in OneUI 3.1 and that customisation beats OnePlus custom black & blue!
Such an awesome reviewer.... Top notch review
Indeed
That was a great review on the S21. I’m a Apple guy. Just about convinced on getting S21 Ultra. Is it waterproof or water resistant? I have an iPhone X . And I’m passed due for an upgrade. Enjoyed the review thanks.
3:40 are you sure you removed the pre applied screen protector? I also have scratches but i know for a fact samsung installed a screen protector which i can replace anytime.
Yes, I am sure.
My firend do you have screen protector or cam protector on your s 21 ultra ?
Just bought this as my Christmas gift to myself. It will be my first Flagship phone ever. I’m coming from a Galaxy A70 which is such an amazing phone for $365 when it was brand new. But this is going to be super cool to just splurge and get something I want even though I don’t technically need it.
The scratches are not on the glass, you scratched the protective film applied by Samsung. You should clarify that. At the beginning, I didn't realize that there was a protective film on it, as it was applied extremely accurately and well by Samsung. if you peel off the foil, you will see that there is not a single scratch.
Just ordered mine hope its not a turd. Kept my note 9 still going. Have a case and screen protector looks awesome!!! Really wanted S22 with card slot and it holds the pin with a larger battery.
As someone who has had a Rhinoshield case for my P30 Pro, I can not say anything good about the company. With screen protector and case on, I dropped my phone from 1,5 meters height. It landed on a corner, which I suppose should technically be one of the best areas for the case to properly absorb. However, the screen is now cracked over the entire screen from the corner. I since got rid of the screen protector and bought a Huawei original case, and have had no further issues.
What are the places to buy Samsung phones in Canada?
beautiful camera sample shots 😍😍
Don’t understand why Samsung can’t address the shutter lag issue. The iPhone 12 series and the Xperia 1 II does not have that problem.
I'm not a camera engineer but it's a decision on which type of photography you want :
- or you optimize the shutter lag for mooving cases
- or you increase the quantity of data you take in a picture to make it as good as possible (pixel numbers for binning, sensor exposure, multiple pictures for hdr etc....).
I supposed that the limitation comes from the usage of an advandced big sensor against the embedded processor of the camera. With a advanced sensor, it's hard to reduce the shutter lag. The shutter lag was as the iphone back on the s9 for exemple.
In my opinion the best would be a quick press to take à short/mooving instant, and a longer press to take a better picture with an acceptable lag.
My s21ultra has no shutter lag, mines was fixed with an update...
@@ohyea2k since this, me too 😄
We need a vlogging channel
A vlog channel would be nice. The places you showed were beautiful.
I had the OnePlus 9 Pro for a few months but after a few too many gripes, I swapped it for the S21 Ultra.
I'm not the biggest Samsung fan but I gotta admit, there are few things wrong with this phone.
Although one thing I will disagree with you about is the battery life. I feel like it could be better. I keep my resolution at 1080p and have a pure black background. I think I just use my phone a lot. In the settings, when I check Device care > Battery > swipe right to "Last 7 days Average daily usage", I'm at 75%.
Watching on my s21 ultra love this beast.
Best android phone you can buy right now. Decided to keep my Note 20 Ultra so I sold this one but def can't go wrong with it.
Great video, regardless of the phone you use, it's always great to kick back with a nice picture of beer..
I have the Matte Black. I got mine on March 3rd and I just went caseless (around the house) today and oh my wow! It feels insanely premium albeit slippery. It's like satin or silk in my hands. The battery life and display and cameras make this the perfect fusion between a smartphone and a computer. I can't even imagine what the S25 will be like in four years! Samsung continues to outdo themselves!
I have s21+ exynos but after 2 months the phone dosnt charge in super fast mode liie before it take 30 min more so in the begining the phone take 1 houres 10 to full charge now 1:40 min and all say is temperature bcs now in europe is summer some say charger circuit
You're in the east end of St. John's too aren't ya? Saw Cabot Tower, and Red Cliff in Logy Bay I believe. Great video.. and I have the S21 ultra myself. Love it!
First videos of yours I’ve watch, I enjoyed it.
There is no doubt this is an amazing phone, but I can see like me, you’re a Mac user. What I would want to know is 1) how does breaking the ecosystem for an S21U impact daily use and 2) why should a 12 Pro Max user break the eco system to swap to this phone?
I think this is a very honest review being that you have everything apple in your house. Well done!!!
First Samsung phone I ever kept longer than 2 months!!! We'll see how it competes the Pixel 6 Pro in the coming months!
I always put a case/cover on my phone. As well a screen protector. I dropped my phone (s21) at work, and cracked my screen protector. It's glass. But I think my screen is ok. I used to raise livestock. So I always kept my phone in a cover/case. Raising animals I could never keep my phone in my pocket. My first couple of phones used to come with belt clips! Nowadays I keep phone in a case tucked in a pouch. I'm 61, now I really look like an old man! 😆
But, I'm really looking into the s21 Ultra.
That's true bro, I just bought mine last month and that's why I choose the s21 ultra because on it's specs (120Hz, battery, and cameras) and the physical appearance it's futuristic and dope specially the color I chose the matte black🔥
The draw back is the SD cards. No SD cards is no fun at all
The "shutter lag" is there to prevent motion blur at the time you push the screen forward with your finger.
Right. That’s a feature wtf
@@truthtimetv4575 Oh its not a feature its the behavior of mass marketed analysis for product usage.. you can notice the time variation when capturing in manual or sequential burst shoot.
No SD Card is killing this phone for me man..... sticking to my Note 20 ultra till it dies
Note 20 ultra is a beast, that’ll keep running for another 4-5 years and then you’ll need a battery swap
@@echobird115 yes and the camera is A+++ so it will hold up really good in every aspect. Hopefully Samsung delivers their with the support/software side
love my s21 ultra, so far exceeded my expectations. I Camera's are awesome and my only downside is that it sometimes does get real hot but other than that I love it.
My Exonos s21 ultra gets 6 hours of sot over a day and a half, it's the only Samsung phone that I've enjoyed everything about
Haha same *only Exynos phone I have enjoyed (my s20+ sucked big time)
I wish they made a 6.2" Ultra variant
A smaller form factor would be incredible
Battery maybe will under 4000mah bcse their camera setup to big
@@anonymousperson5441 give or take 4,000mah if they improve design
Wish they had battery optimization as good as Apple
That's why I went with the plus was the size mostly.
You know that the screen isn't actually scratched. That's just the screen protector that's shipped with the phone. Look around the area around the front camera .
Great video!!!!!
Good review Mark. The 512 GB option is impossible to find anywhere in the US
@Weenie Hut Jr's Are you alright?
What video settings do you recommend? 4k 60fps or 30fps? Or even FHD 60? Just curious, thanks. Great video
Always exciting to get notified by YT on your new videos. Another awesome review. You're amazing! Keep up this great work!
Thanks Pedro!!
Hi, many thanks for your review, as a recent buyer it is good to hear views which confirm your own, I have switched from Apple and am a bit lost ( old fella ? ). Thanks again from Perth in OZ .
4 years ago I got a rhinoshield crashguard for my samsung galaxy s8 and a dbrand skin and it's survived every drop, and is basically still in perfect condition. It's one of those things that I'll try to find the same version of for my next phone.
That shutter delay is a massive annoyance on the Xperia 1iii. I want to return it and get the Samsung
U r superb . Go ahead Anna
Just curious how you wee taking video floating over a cliff above the sea or wherever that was , amd even above ground almost like creative mode in minecraft lol . does it come with wings?
I love my s21 ultra been using mine since February.
That feeling of watching this video on S21 Ultra 🤩
Right best phone ive ever had
I know love watching TH-cam videos on it
Is it better than iphone 12 pro max in most cases??? Please reply
@@Facelesshassy I have switched from iPhone 8 plus to S21 Ultra. I never liked the Notch on new iPhones so I went for S21 Ultra. Display, Camera and looks are 3 best selling points for Samsung s21 ultra.
@@vikaspratapsingh yes and the battery too, right?
I've had an s20fe for 6 months and an s21plus for 4 and have no scratches or dents on any of them after heavy use. Also I do use a case on them. I'm surprised so many people still scratch up their iphones and s20/s21 phones.
I believe Samsung Galaxy phones have come with a standard installed screen protector since the s10. Likely it is not the screen that is scratched, but only the screen protector.
shutter lag? i don't have that problem not even once since the first day of release
Just bought the S21 Ultra and it is amazing!!
I noticed the part about the scratched frontglass, it looks to me that the plastic screenprotector is still on in this video. Samsung applied a factory screenprotector above another plastic screenprotector, all thougths into less waste(no earplugs or power adapter - yes sir)
You can buy a micro SD adaptor and make your own USB-C micro SD pin and you are able to play videomaterial and music straight from the USB-C pin on the phone.
If you are using the camera in pro mode, you can make the shutter speed to 1/12000 of a second but you will get grainy pictures if you need to dial up the ISO to example ISO 3200
What kind of tempered glass I should buy with my samsung galaxy s21 ultra, because I already have otter box
New subscribers here in Minnesota USA 🇺🇸
The Exynos version is ok now. Samsung knowing of their Exynos-mistake have put out various updates that hides the phone's problems to the new user. For instance just slowing down the phone to not overheat. And it works just fine as the phone is pretty fast to begin with, so a new user won't notice. Only buff remaining is nighttime selfie VIDEO, that's still pretty grainy.
Geat video man! And awesome scenery footage, is that newfoundland??
Great review Im upgrading from an S10+. Do you think the phones size is ok for a 5'4 person? I love the specs and camera!
This is hands down the best Samsung phone ever made. This thing is a beast.
I would say the S9+ is a very close second.
For me the note 9
It goes between 10hz to 120hz adaptive refresh rate. The s21 and s21+ refreshes between 48hz to 120hz
Awesome review, thank you Mark.
just purchased s21 ultra 2days ago...question it is normal for this phone to be hot while using in video call o playing game? that's my problem right now. please let me know if you have same problem before.
Hi! is there any big difference with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's camera?
How to set colour balance before take photo or video?
Shutter Speed Same Problem as with the Mi 11 Ultra. You can Go to Drink a Coffee and when you come back maybe the Picture is taken.
Great review man! Subscribed. Keep it up.
Life in the 90's were so much simpler the closest thing you had to Facebook was a notebook with all your friends and family home phone numbers next to the house phone sat next to the yellow pages lol
The shutter lag on these things is a game stopper for me since I take a lot of pictures of animals in action. I'd buy this camera in a minute if that was fixed. Until then, I'm still looking.
Newfoundland Rocks. Thanks for the video, Ken.
Great video and really informative. Thanks
i dont know if the samsung s10 lite is sold globally or just in select regions but despite being a samsung device there are no screen protectors or cases available for that device from known brands.