After much thinking, when it comes to getting the most out of one of these phones, the Note 20 Ultra would actually be the better choice. When you consider what you're gaining vs what you're losing. Consider this, especially assuming you already own a Note 20 Ultra and have been debating whether to upgrade... When getting the S21 Ultra, you're gaining: - Incrementally better processor (the 888), which you won't really notice any better performance in day to day use compared to the 865+ - Better camera. But unless you're dedicated photographer who wants the perfectly crafted shots, then it's not really worth it in the long run IMHO as the Note 20 Ultra camera already takes great photos - Larger battery....does not necessarily mean better battery life compared to the Note 20 Ultra - Combined quadHD+ and 120hz refresh rate - S Pen support (but it's kinda redundant when the Note 20 Ultra has a dedicated S Pen What you're losing: - microSD expansion - MST support for card payments using the phone (NFC only greatly limits that digital card reach compared to MST) - Always on-the-go S Pen availability right in the phone Three of the gains are incremental at best while all three loses are substantial. The loss of MST support for making card transactions drastically cuts down on where you can use your phone for payments, when you're limited to NFC. microSD card expansion is just another example of Samsung copying Apple...the blind leading the blind. On principle alone, the line must be drawn with the microSD card slot alone. As for the S Pen, it becomes a hassle when you have to have a case on your phone that adds more width and bulk just to have the S Pen handy. With the Note 20 Ultra, like all Note phones before it, the S Pen is tucked neatly inside the phone itself. And for that matter, the S Pen in the Note is bluetooth enabled while the one you can get for the S21 Ultra, at least for the time being, is not. Bottom line is after a couple months of really analyzing the S21 Ultra...sure, it's a great phone and the form factor seems to be one of the biggest selling points, you gotta keep in mind what you're giving up. The only real reason why anyone would want to upgrade is to have 1440p resolution and 120hz refresh rate at the same time. But seriously, I switched back and forth between 1080p and 1440p resolution and honestly, I don't see much difference. I personally think if you already have the Note 20 Ultra, you should hold onto it and skip the S21 Ultra, however tempting it may be. If you can get a good deal on it, I'd encourage you to get the Note 20 Ultra instead, considering you still get a periscope telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom and 50x "space zoom". Overall, the Note 20 Ultra may be the last overall great Samsung phone left, if the company keeps removing features from their flagships. After plenty of thinking, I've concluded that for all its wow factor; when you see past that and look at the gains vs the losses, the S21 Ultra just isn't worth it to me. Even if I traded in my Note 20 Ultra for it and got the S21 Ultra for $550 (because I would get no less than the 256GB model), I know I'll end up with buyer's remorse once the charm of owning it wears off and I realize what I've just given up just to have the latest. Keep or buy the Note 20 Ultra. Trust me on this.
I’m waiting for my note 20 ultra I’ve just ordered refurbed. Im switching from my iPhone X as a dedicated Apple user. Can’t wait now. Been really researching android as I was completely blinded by all the features for so long! Can’t wait!
If you're into photography or video, no contest, go for the S 21 Ultra! The prices in July 2021 are almost the same. Both are great phones, but the S 21 Ultra is a photo beast!
3:31 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra display is wider than the Galaxy S21 ultra, S21 ultra is narrower but the Note 20 Ultra is wider.. I prefer the Note 20 Ultra though.
LEgit question, not being sarcastic or anything. But isnt it easier to have google photos backup, and since music is thru spotify and shows are thru netflix/hulu makes SD cards not really worth it?
Im using the Note20 Ultra (Snapdragon Version) phone is a beast, looks elegant and the expandable memory, S Pen, with charger and earphones is already a win
That's so weird, I got the S21ultra,(Exynos2100), but something in me want that Note20Ultra, I swear That's totally annoying.😆😅 I think it's the whole Look of that Piece of Metal an Glass that make me fall in Love, also that Curved Edges looking great, and the Pen...?! *I mean Samsung promised a SPen Pro Version for the S21Ultra, and with all the missing features. But it still didn't happen, not even a leak about that!!!*
Samsung really dropped the ball with the S21 Ultra. My Note20 Ultra is better and I'll skip buying this smartphone because its more like Samsung is trying to be like Apple by taking away more then they offer, my Note20 Ultra is 6'9 inches, the S21 Ultra is 6'8 inches I have an Micro SD slot the S21 Ultra don't, you have to buy an S Pin and a case to house it in for the S21 Ultra, I have an S Pin free with a place in my Note20 Ultra for it. Etc, etc etc my Note20Ultra came with a charger your going to pay 20 bucks for a chargerif you get a S21 Ultra. You get it,, everything else the S21 has my Note20 Ultra has.... Samsung is doing what Apple does and taking away features instead of adding them, this is why I switched from Apple to Samsung in the first place.... Samsung DONT BECOME APPLE.
How? The S21 Ultra is literally an upgrade in EVERY way...what make's the Note a more complete phone when the S21 Ultra is better in every single category other then the Micro SD slot which hardly anybody uses anymore anyway? That make's no sense to call an older phone that has less and older tech inside the more complete device...
@@Remmy0930 I've used both, and I can definitely say that the Note 20 Ultra feels a bit more premium. There's just something about the boxy design of the note that makes it feel so premium, although the s21 ultra still feels insane as well. Also having the integrated S pen is a massive bonus, not having to carry around that S pen case is always a win for the note. The only feature that I feel the note is lacking is 1440 at 120Hz which is a bummer, but you can barely even tell the difference b/w 1080 and 1440
It's a shame Samsung didn't put expandable storage in the S21 Ultra. That's why I'll stay with my Note 20 ultra. Just got my June update today in Canada as well.
I had the Note 20 and now the S21 Ultra and it wins for me. Bigger battery, better display, upgraded cameras, better speakers, and a more flat display. Loving this phone so far
Hey, I wanted to say that I love your video on the 2 phone today, I have to say that it made me go get a Note 5G Ultra because Looking all over the internet trying to find out what is better losing the S pen and going to get the newest phone or getting the Note that I been saving up for. I thank you so much and you will always have my like and followed and my subscription. Thank you so much this video put everything I needed to know is very simple term and to a point where I understood everything you said. I hop the rest of the video you make are like this because I am going to be watching them.
The choice it's not an easy decision. That depends on the user needs. I bought the Note 20 because of the Spen advantages against the S21 but I like the S21 camera more.
Note 20 U 512 gig factory unlocked for me. MST, internal S-Pen, Bluetooth S-Pen features, and an SD slot. My wife has the 21U, and it's about the sexiest phone ever to me, but I gotta have a Note. I can't wait till Directors View comes to the Note line. S 21U has a slightly better camera.
I agree that the S21 Ultra is a nice phone but it still lacks in a couple of areas. Why should I buy an android phone with a charger sold separately? I would rather buy the I phone 12 Pro Max instead, secondly I have always been a huge fan of the S pen this is what makes the Note 20 ultra the phone to spend my money on.
The S21 Ultra. Not even a comparison. The Note user's don't even have the "I can use an S Pen and you can't" line to S Ultra user's anymore. The S21 Ultra is an upgrade in LITERALLY every way and we can ALSO now use an S Pen as well. Samsung is replacing the Note series with the Ultra series, so they are packing all of their best tech into the Ultra now just like they used to do with the Note. The fact of the matter is the S21 Ultra is the best phone on the market right now.
Your purchase reassurance rhetoric couldn't be more evident and pulsating with insecurity. *The Note user's don't even have the "I can use an S Pen and you can't" line to S Ultra user's anymore.* Yet, the Note phones come WITH an S-Pen, storage onboard for the S-Pen, WITH Bluetooth compatibility, and without the need to waste $40+ extra dollars on the pen, some stupid add-on case that adds MORE bulk to the S21 Ultra, and the even more expensive "Pro" S-Pen, or whatever they are calling it, that will be released later this year...to get the amenities of what the S-Pen in Note devices already has. It's safe to say the S-Pen support for the S21 is half-baked, but...arbitrarily give these multi-billion dollar companies ALL of your money and then think afterwards, champ! *The S21 Ultra is an upgrade in LITERALLY every way* No...no; it's not. Lack of expandable storage, a charging brick, a slightly better SoC and other specs, etc. doesn't make it an "upgrade in LITERALLY every way" by far. At best, it's another incremental refresh that the starry-eyed ignorant misunderstand as something that's actually a game changer. Perhaps you should...look up the word 'upgrade' before misusing it next time? Samsung cut the same anti-consumer corners they mocked, yet imitated Apple over, because they are just another unoriginal, gluttonous, and dishonorable capitalist snake/Apple imitation, or Apple Mini, who lost their identity for that cold hard cash, and consumers like yourself don't even have a clue what's going on here, other than enabling them and the downgrades they made to the S21 line. But...ignorance is bliss. *Samsung is replacing the Note series with the Ultra series* Aw...how adorable - you're the type that believes ANYTHING you see on the internet! No wonder you typed a ballad of uninformed hilarity! If it makes you feel better, type whatever comes to your imagination. I just felt it was a good time killer to correct the laughably misguided pride you have over your purchase you truly think is that much better than the Note 20 Ultra, let alone the "best phone on the market right now".
The S2 line has been a test platform for future Note phones. What works with the S21 will be in the Note 21 and will be refined. I'm waiting for Note 21 Ultra.
Definitely right about hardly being able to tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p on a display this small. You have to do some intensive side by side comparisons to really see the difference. Only time I make use of it is for HQ video content or some image viewing. Games depend...not a big gamer on phones. Also as far as speed. I have my old s10+ and I usually leave it on full power save mode. So it throttles the cpus and keeps the phone at 70% max speed. I still can use it casually and pretty much forget it's slowed down. So...if a s10+ @ 70% max performance is passable for most content to run smoothly. The likes of full n20u or s21u are going to be good enough for a long time.
I use the *S21 Ultra,* but now for about a Month, I see the *Note 20Ultra* in Reviews, Impressions videos and I love it, *and I want it now, I know, what is wrong with me🥺😀😄😅😂*
Your video was awesome I recently purchased note 20 ultra 512gb from Amazon renewed like brand new with full warranty and saved 600.00 I don't miss 120htz I use quad HD coming from note 10 plus this was great upgrade for me
Comparisons: The only real world advantage that I can see for the S21 Ultra are : 1. Better front facing camera 2. Better zoom on back facing camera 3. Ever so slightly cheaper Note 20 Ultra advantages: 1. MST still in play with Samsung Pay. This is not the same as NFC (You can trick magnetic card readers into thinking you swiped a card. It is still supported, though the Note will be the last to have it). 2. S-Pen included and storage for S-Pen 3. S-Pen is better (BT support, more pressure sensitivity) 4. SD Card support Aside from that, there are some differences, battery life, processor speeds, DPI, screen size... but none of that is noticeable from day to day use. I am completely torn. I want the better cameras and screen, but I also want everything else that the Note offers.
@@jdashie After this, I am turning off notifications for this chat. If you had done ANY research you will know that MST means that it can vibrate using magnets inside the phone. This makes the machine believe that a card has been swiped. Next time, do a simple search and do not comment without some knowledge.
As I see it: if you are from outside US then the both devices will be on Exynos, the differences will be greater between devices and the price vs performance won't worth the money on Note.
Even tho you can't do 1440p@120hz on the note, you can run it at 1439p@120hz if you do an adb command. Have it running on mine and it looks pretty good. Have to stick with the note for now. I use mst abd the sd card slot often. Otherwise, I would go with the s21.
Theres more hardware upgrades mst, Bluetooth spen, sdcard support, to much to give up, let's not forgot most s21 software features you just received in an update.3.1
There's a way to set the note 20 ultra to 1440p and 120hz. Plus it has a lot of features dropped on the s21. The only clear winner on the s21 is battery life IMO
It’s not 1440p though , watching videos still renders at 1080p. Also you get glitches on UI and apps. Phone overheats too much. Battery goes to drain. Not worth it
I have ordered a Note 20 ultra last week. Its otw. As an avid photographer in the past grappling with film rolls and accidental exposures, then came the digital cameras. It was the chicken and egg scenario. Getting a high power digital camera was expensive then. The question was about good resolution camera vs hungry battery gobbling processors which led to overheating and ultimately inadequate room for storage. Both battery and storage would bankrupt anybody dare to venture in. This would ultimately led me to buy this Note Ultra with 512gb storage, my god the 8k video would knock your storage dry! And if its not enough just simply buy another sdxc card! It can be until 1TB. For that, I will sacrifice some picture quality. If I want serious photography, might as well buy a full size digital camera with all kind of lenses. Cheers!
Absolutely stunning review well-done u couldn't have said it more better than this and I concur to every bit of this content. both phones are soild from the user pespective just minor tweaks you wouldn't feel bad using either, in so far you can afford any. no phone is a complete package that's has been the trend and means the tech companies put a hole in our pockets but truthly both phones have strike the best balance in usability point of view and that's all that matters.
The note 20 ultra is the best Samsung has even said it they lost alot of sales because they didn't produce the note 21 ultra, so there's a 50/50 they might bring it back next year
Used both, kept my note 20 ultra, bigger screen, sd card, built in s pen and there's no noticeable performance difference. Note 20 Ultra has a bad battery and doesn't have 120hz (120 at fhd is not 120, there's a noticeable loss of detail going from WQHD to fhd) The S21 is just not a note and the SD 888 runs hot and throttles making the SD 865+ actually better in performance. S21 has no advantage other than 120hz at WQHD and battery life, it lags in every other category making it an overall downgrade compared to Note get a 1TB SD card in your note and load it up with content and you can never go without an SD card again. The cameras show no difference in real life testing.
Hi Jason! Nice review!!! I love my note 20 ultra 5g I have the black 512gtb with a 512gtb SD card so 1 tb. You won’t get that on the S21 ultra. And when I went looking for a S21 ultra 512 gtb was sold out? And 128 gtb is a joke! I could use that up with all of my music, pictures and videos!!!
I HAVE THAT BLACK ON BLACK NOTE 20 ULTRA. THE S21 WITH NO SD CARD, CHARGEING BRICK, S PEN. I MEAN I HAVE THE BIG BOY. THE 512 GB NOTE 20. BUT S21 IF YOU DONT WANT TO SPEND 1400 YOUR STUCK WITH A 128GB PHONE. IDK WTF SAMSUNG WAS THINKING. IM GOOD WITH MY NOTE.
I just purchased a note 20 ultra 512gb from Amazon renewed phone was actually brand new condition I even got full 12 month warranty from samsung plus premium care from samsung only paid 900.00 for it coming from note 10 plus it was an excellent price...
@@jbrei713 The Note 10 itself which is only 2 yrs old was 1k when it came out. The Note 10 IMO is better than the S21. You did good. My credit is shot. Idk how AT&T gave me my Note 20 Ultra with 0$ down. So I pay like 50$ a month for the phone. I could pay it off or make more payments on it. I went on Ebay and brought a network unlock code. Sure enough it worked. So I have the phone unlocked. For 900$ with a year Warranty from Samsung you did good.
Great review brother 👍 I own the s21 Ultra and you’ve explained it to a T. Highly recommended if you like big phones 📱 with top of the range specs, great display and a leading camera 📸 Expensive yes, but in my opinion worth it.
I just ordered the S21 Ultra 512GB Unlocked from Best Buy. I have the 12 Pro Max, and I have until Thursday to decide if I want to cancel/refund it. I have been wanting to switch since the Note came out, but never pulled the trigger and instead jumped on the iPhone when the old design came back out. I am also sorta deep in the ecosystem and will be wanting a tablet later on. I already have the AirPods Pro, Watch, and Apple TV, and Apple Credit Card, so I'm so torn. But I jumped on the S21 Ultra just in case while it was available because of how hard it is to get right now. Also, the ecosystem aside, losing iMessage will be hard for me, especially losing my group chats and the ability to natively send and receive large data and full quality photos and videos. I just don't know what to do at this point. Is the S21 Ultra really worth switching to?
@@bourbon.36 Idk man. I switched from the S20 to the 12 max and I’m happy with it. I’ve used nothing but Samsung phones for years so it’s just a breath of fresh air to me. They’re both really nice 👍🏾
@@megajeremy3000 Yeah I may stick with the 12 PM. I really don't want to start over in another EcoSystem. At least if I go with a tablet in the future, and the iPad being the best choice out there, I would still have that continuity.
@@bourbon.36 see that’s the kicker for me! I love being able to send full videos through iMessage. Soooo what was your final decision? Keep iPhone or turn it in and keep S21?
Note 20 ultra has MST aswell as a Bluetooth spen, these are two other features you missed out the note has the s21ultra lacks. Software can always be upgraded, however hardware is a different story. The extra hardware features make note 20ultra better. With one ui 3.1 you got most s21 features in an update and you'll get the rest later on. The s21 will never get an sdcard slot or MST.
@@psych6782 MST is Magnetic Secure Transmission, in other words if you can swipe your card then the phone can mimic a card swipe through tricks with magnets. Every mom and pops place probably strictly relies on that. It is nice to see that most main retailers are adopting NFC. If you go to walmart, they do not use NFC yet, Target doesnt use it yet, gas pumps... sadly NFC isn't everywhere yet.
I have a n20 ultra I'm upgrading to the s21 ultra. Just like the rounded sides display and bigger battery. No SD card but it's not the end of the world.
Just get a case for the note.. then the edges won't be an issue.. the display is better on the note and the battery last 10+ hours.. and charges from dead in under 2 hours.. The note 20 ultra is the best phone ever made.. but the s21 is prolly lebron 😁🙋♂️
@@trielymo69 huh? I actually like the display of the s21 ultra. Got it yesterday. I like that its not as wide as the n20 ultra. Like the S pen support too.
The Note is a timeless piece of art,in real as a normal user,you almost don't see the different or feel the different.however I noticed that the S series looks fast outdated in design. For me All The Way Note!!
Phone for phone the note, but with the trade in deals and credits the s21u blows it out the water due to value, s21u,tabs7, smart tag, free subscriptions TH-cam and Spotify under a thousand bucks with note 10 plus trade in,I had no gripes with mst, the sd card was covered with the tabs7 a bigger note20u or s21u with spen for both my devices so it depends how your comparing, those factors cannot be ignored I almost missed those additions, luckily my girl needed a phone gave her my note20u and I have to say after a month, this s21u performs better takes better and more diverse pictures and most importantly has exceptional battery life
We don't have trade ins in our country so flagships are horrendously expensive, so much so contracts are now 36 months instead of 24. I'm still on my Note 9, debating to hold on until the Ultra 22, but still disappointed in what you don't get for the price - headphone jack and heart rate monitor for instance. And no charging brick now?
Always been a S person, but wanted a change as gone for the note 20 ultra as was tempted to buy the note 9 because of the features they have done away with. Ever since 2018 lack of features on each years s series phones after the S9 plus. Love them or hate them as now after the s9 plus. No led notification, No Irish scanner, No heart rate monitor , And better still no SD card slot. No headphone jack. As why pay full wack for only the improvement of the camera, not me.
Yes and no. Reports say that Samsung is skipping the Note 21 series this year, but haven't discontinued the Note line entirely. Probably gonna be every other year now.
I assume you have already got one or the other device. But i am just watching this video and just got the S21 Ultra which i am thinking to return and get the Note 20 Ultra due to the weight, (and missing the s-pen) the extra 28g makes a HUUUUGE difference. I went in to store today and compared the weight, one phone in each hand and i couldn't believe how much difference that 28g makes 😲😳!!! Hope this helps you or someone else.
Has anyone on here ever dod samsung trade in online I wanan trade my note 20.ultra mystic white for s21 ultra silver they are giving 700 credit towards new phone I heard alot of bad stories about it can some one please help me make time rite decision lol
Hi which is better Samsung Note20 ultra or S21 ultra bcz here in my country we r getting exynos version so please let me know which is better thank you
Thank you for keeping it real about 1080 vs 1440. People act like they can see an actual difference between the two that makes any significant impact to viewing enjoyment on a screen this small(vs a monitor/tv). 💯
S21 Ultra or Note 20 Ultra??
S21 Ultra, that matte black is so nice!
Note 20 ultra
@@ohseongkwon6019 phantom black is so dope, no doubt about it!
@@framo517 it's so nice, loved the phone from from the very second I got it in my hand
Note 21 Ultra 😃
After much thinking, when it comes to getting the most out of one of these phones, the Note 20 Ultra would actually be the better choice. When you consider what you're gaining vs what you're losing. Consider this, especially assuming you already own a Note 20 Ultra and have been debating whether to upgrade...
When getting the S21 Ultra, you're gaining:
- Incrementally better processor (the 888), which you won't really notice any better performance in day to day use compared to the 865+
- Better camera. But unless you're dedicated photographer who wants the perfectly crafted shots, then it's not really worth it in the long run IMHO as the Note 20 Ultra camera already takes great photos
- Larger battery....does not necessarily mean better battery life compared to the Note 20 Ultra
- Combined quadHD+ and 120hz refresh rate
- S Pen support (but it's kinda redundant when the Note 20 Ultra has a dedicated S Pen
What you're losing:
- microSD expansion
- MST support for card payments using the phone (NFC only greatly limits that digital card reach compared to MST)
- Always on-the-go S Pen availability right in the phone
Three of the gains are incremental at best while all three loses are substantial. The loss of MST support for making card transactions drastically cuts down on where you can use your phone for payments, when you're limited to NFC. microSD card expansion is just another example of Samsung copying Apple...the blind leading the blind. On principle alone, the line must be drawn with the microSD card slot alone. As for the S Pen, it becomes a hassle when you have to have a case on your phone that adds more width and bulk just to have the S Pen handy. With the Note 20 Ultra, like all Note phones before it, the S Pen is tucked neatly inside the phone itself. And for that matter, the S Pen in the Note is bluetooth enabled while the one you can get for the S21 Ultra, at least for the time being, is not.
Bottom line is after a couple months of really analyzing the S21 Ultra...sure, it's a great phone and the form factor seems to be one of the biggest selling points, you gotta keep in mind what you're giving up. The only real reason why anyone would want to upgrade is to have 1440p resolution and 120hz refresh rate at the same time. But seriously, I switched back and forth between 1080p and 1440p resolution and honestly, I don't see much difference. I personally think if you already have the Note 20 Ultra, you should hold onto it and skip the S21 Ultra, however tempting it may be. If you can get a good deal on it, I'd encourage you to get the Note 20 Ultra instead, considering you still get a periscope telephoto lens for 5x optical zoom and 50x "space zoom". Overall, the Note 20 Ultra may be the last overall great Samsung phone left, if the company keeps removing features from their flagships. After plenty of thinking, I've concluded that for all its wow factor; when you see past that and look at the gains vs the losses, the S21 Ultra just isn't worth it to me. Even if I traded in my Note 20 Ultra for it and got the S21 Ultra for $550 (because I would get no less than the 256GB model), I know I'll end up with buyer's remorse once the charm of owning it wears off and I realize what I've just given up just to have the latest.
Keep or buy the Note 20 Ultra. Trust me on this.
I’m thinking about switching to a note 20 ultra from an iPhone XR. Lol 😂
I’m waiting for my note 20 ultra I’ve just ordered refurbed. Im switching from my iPhone X as a dedicated Apple user. Can’t wait now. Been really researching android as I was completely blinded by all the features for so long! Can’t wait!
If you're into photography or video, no contest, go for the S 21 Ultra! The prices in July 2021 are almost the same. Both are great phones, but the S 21 Ultra is a photo beast!
@@anillchandi How do you like it so far?
@@J.B-is8fb Did you end up getting it?
3:31 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra display is wider than the Galaxy S21 ultra, S21 ultra is narrower but the Note 20 Ultra is wider.. I prefer the Note 20 Ultra though.
Love my Galaxy Note Ultra 5G for the S Pen remote function and the extra storage a must. Thanks Samsung for a superb phone.
LEgit question, not being sarcastic or anything. But isnt it easier to have google photos backup, and since music is thru spotify and shows are thru netflix/hulu makes SD cards not really worth it?
Galaxy is good.. just commented on.
Here's it's safe.
That boxy note screen just looks better
The boxy design does it for me!
Im using the Note20 Ultra (Snapdragon Version) phone is a beast, looks elegant and the expandable memory, S Pen, with charger and earphones is already a win
That's so weird, I got the S21ultra,(Exynos2100), but something in me want that Note20Ultra, I swear That's totally annoying.😆😅
I think it's the whole Look of that Piece of Metal an Glass that make me fall in Love, also that Curved Edges looking great, and the Pen...?!
*I mean Samsung promised a SPen Pro Version for the S21Ultra, and with all the missing features. But it still didn't happen, not even a leak about that!!!*
@@Dantjell now we know it's coming with the fold
S21 ultra Jason I'll keep on saying this until it is no longer true you're one of the best tech reviewers out there! Great job man
haha you're not alone in your thought - thanks for the kind words man!
@@JSLReview you're welcome
Got the note 20 ultra. The s21 ultra looks 🔥too.
Samsung really dropped the ball with the S21 Ultra. My Note20 Ultra is better and I'll skip buying this smartphone because its more like Samsung is trying to be like Apple by taking away more then they offer, my Note20 Ultra is 6'9 inches, the S21 Ultra is 6'8 inches I have an Micro SD slot the S21 Ultra don't, you have to buy an S Pin and a case to house it in for the S21 Ultra, I have an S Pin free with a place in my Note20 Ultra for it. Etc, etc etc my Note20Ultra came with a charger your going to pay 20 bucks for a chargerif you get a S21 Ultra. You get it,, everything else the S21 has my Note20 Ultra has....
Samsung is doing what Apple does and taking away features instead of adding them, this is why I switched from Apple to Samsung in the first place.... Samsung DONT BECOME APPLE.
I’m lucky I’ve had both....for me the note is the most complete out the two.
How? The S21 Ultra is literally an upgrade in EVERY way...what make's the Note a more complete phone when the S21 Ultra is better in every single category other then the Micro SD slot which hardly anybody uses anymore anyway? That make's no sense to call an older phone that has less and older tech inside the more complete device...
@@Remmy0930 Integrated S-Pen and he probably prefers the design of the Note. All hardware changes arent really noticable in daily usage.
@@Remmy0930 I've used both, and I can definitely say that the Note 20 Ultra feels a bit more premium. There's just something about the boxy design of the note that makes it feel so premium, although the s21 ultra still feels insane as well.
Also having the integrated S pen is a massive bonus, not having to carry around that S pen case is always a win for the note.
The only feature that I feel the note is lacking is 1440 at 120Hz which is a bummer, but you can barely even tell the difference b/w 1080 and 1440
@@Remmy0930
The S21 Ultra lacks a microSD Card Slot. That alone makes it a Hard Pass for me.
Plus, the note still has MST for Samsung pay. Huge win.
I would love to switch to the s21 Ultra but I just bought a 512gb SD card and don't wanna lose that
Also I love how wide the note 20 ultra is
SD card and built in S-pen is a big deal
@@CURT7714 need the battery at 5000 on the note 21
@@ippothedestroyer1 the Note series is taking a hiatus
@@thescentprofiler5539 maybe let's wait and see. I like the fold phones but I'm not paying 2k for a phone.
It's a shame Samsung didn't put expandable storage in the S21 Ultra. That's why I'll stay with my Note 20 ultra. Just got my June update today in Canada as well.
Samsung just give us a straight up flat display and that’s it. You win.
As an artist I agree with this statement
Just because of this true review, I purchased Note20 Ultra 5G Today. Thanks
I had the Note 20 and now the S21 Ultra and it wins for me. Bigger battery, better display, upgraded cameras, better speakers, and a more flat display. Loving this phone so far
@bob loblaw what's wrong with you man ? Like for real. That sht wasn't called for.
Seriously not even trying to fight here but what's wrong man ?
@bob loblaw lol who hurt you bro? 😂
Me asking people who always buy the latest tech: @Tyler Horvath what do you do for a living😅
@@farukhussaini6040 I’m in IT so we’re always getting the newest phones to try out because we have to support them lol
@@Horvath0819 in Borat's voice VERY NICE😁 So what do you do with the old ones once you get the new ones
Note 20 ultra just for the external micro sd card..LOL is the best for me..
Hey, I wanted to say that I love your video on the 2 phone today, I have to say that it made me go get a Note 5G Ultra because Looking all over the internet trying to find out what is better losing the S pen and going to get the newest phone or getting the Note that I been saving up for. I thank you so much and you will always have my like and followed and my subscription. Thank you so much this video put everything I needed to know is very simple term and to a point where I understood everything you said. I hop the rest of the video you make are like this because I am going to be watching them.
Great video as always! Your voice is so soothing. You could do calm app or audible
The choice it's not an easy decision. That depends on the user needs. I bought the Note 20 because of the Spen advantages against the S21 but I like the S21 camera more.
Why do you like s21 ultra camera more? Cos of macro mode and better zoom, or is it just better image quality of main camera ?
Dude you have a great 👍 voice for reviewing videos. You're calm and straight to the point.
Note 20 U 512 gig factory unlocked for me. MST, internal S-Pen, Bluetooth S-Pen features, and an SD slot. My wife has the 21U, and it's about the sexiest phone ever to me, but I gotta have a Note. I can't wait till Directors View comes to the Note line. S 21U has a slightly better camera.
Under rated reviewer. Such a good review 🤘🤘🤘
Amazing review. Subscribed! Thinking to buy a Note 20 Ultra. That Boxy design I don't wanna miss. Coming from an LG V30+.
Me too but I am not sure about Exynos or Snapdragon
I agree that the S21 Ultra is a nice phone but it still lacks in a couple of areas. Why should I buy an android phone with a charger sold separately? I would rather buy the I phone 12 Pro Max instead, secondly I have always been a huge fan of the S pen this is what makes the Note 20 ultra the phone to spend my money on.
The look of Note is killer, especially with those sharp corners... Performance is still A1 even after 1 year..
The S21 Ultra. Not even a comparison. The Note user's don't even have the "I can use an S Pen and you can't" line to S Ultra user's anymore. The S21 Ultra is an upgrade in LITERALLY every way and we can ALSO now use an S Pen as well. Samsung is replacing the Note series with the Ultra series, so they are packing all of their best tech into the Ultra now just like they used to do with the Note. The fact of the matter is the S21 Ultra is the best phone on the market right now.
Your purchase reassurance rhetoric couldn't be more evident and pulsating with insecurity.
*The Note user's don't even have the "I can use an S Pen and you can't" line to S Ultra user's anymore.*
Yet, the Note phones come WITH an S-Pen, storage onboard for the S-Pen, WITH Bluetooth compatibility, and without the need to waste $40+ extra dollars on the pen, some stupid add-on case that adds MORE bulk to the S21 Ultra, and the even more expensive "Pro" S-Pen, or whatever they are calling it, that will be released later this year...to get the amenities of what the S-Pen in Note devices already has. It's safe to say the S-Pen support for the S21 is half-baked, but...arbitrarily give these multi-billion dollar companies ALL of your money and then think afterwards, champ!
*The S21 Ultra is an upgrade in LITERALLY every way*
No...no; it's not. Lack of expandable storage, a charging brick, a slightly better SoC and other specs, etc. doesn't make it an "upgrade in LITERALLY every way" by far. At best, it's another incremental refresh that the starry-eyed ignorant misunderstand as something that's actually a game changer. Perhaps you should...look up the word 'upgrade' before misusing it next time?
Samsung cut the same anti-consumer corners they mocked, yet imitated Apple over, because they are just another unoriginal, gluttonous, and dishonorable capitalist snake/Apple imitation, or Apple Mini, who lost their identity for that cold hard cash, and consumers like yourself don't even have a clue what's going on here, other than enabling them and the downgrades they made to the S21 line. But...ignorance is bliss.
*Samsung is replacing the Note series with the Ultra series*
Aw...how adorable - you're the type that believes ANYTHING you see on the internet! No wonder you typed a ballad of uninformed hilarity!
If it makes you feel better, type whatever comes to your imagination. I just felt it was a good time killer to correct the laughably misguided pride you have over your purchase you truly think is that much better than the Note 20 Ultra, let alone the "best phone on the market right now".
The S2 line has been a test platform for future Note phones. What works with the S21 will be in the Note 21 and will be refined. I'm waiting for Note 21 Ultra.
There won’t be a new note this year
Definitely right about hardly being able to tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p on a display this small. You have to do some intensive side by side comparisons to really see the difference. Only time I make use of it is for HQ video content or some image viewing. Games depend...not a big gamer on phones.
Also as far as speed. I have my old s10+ and I usually leave it on full power save mode. So it throttles the cpus and keeps the phone at 70% max speed. I still can use it casually and pretty much forget it's slowed down. So...if a s10+ @ 70% max performance is passable for most content to run smoothly. The likes of full n20u or s21u are going to be good enough for a long time.
I had both.... S21 ultra wins.. Only downside is no sd card slot 😬
Looks like I'll be keeping my S20 note ultra for a long time
Is that meant to be the note20 ultra as never seen a s20 note ultra or is it the s20 ultra 5g your talking about
Note 20 ultra is bad, can't so wqhd+ and 120hz
Clean and clear compared review tnks...
S21 if you're buying now, think I'll just keep my note 20 ultra no need to upgrade now
whats the best out of these 2 in 2023? i'm going for a old refurbished or used phone next.
bought the Note 20 Ultra for $600 brand new from Samsung with a trade in for my Note 9🤗
Sheesh! U can’t beat that. Why did you choose it over S21 ultra?
@@bigdrews4360 I like the curved screen better than the flat screen
@@manuelrod81 How do you like it so far?
@@1ce2berg so far so good homie. Havent had any problems or hiccups. Im super satisfied with my purchase.
@@manuelrod81 Nice man! Same!
Nice video..and you replying to comments is even cooler..and your kid is so cute..god bless you all and b safe..now I see all your videos..
Thanks man, appreciate the feedback and the support!
I use the *S21 Ultra,* but now for about a Month, I see the *Note 20Ultra* in Reviews, Impressions videos and I love it, *and I want it now, I know, what is wrong with me🥺😀😄😅😂*
You should do a new comparison now. Lots of improvement to the Note 20 Ultra .... Even directors cut double camera
I'll never consider a phone as best that doesn't have an external storage option so the answer is. NOTE ULTRA.
Your video was awesome I recently purchased note 20 ultra 512gb from Amazon renewed like brand new with full warranty and saved 600.00 I don't miss 120htz I use quad HD coming from note 10 plus this was great upgrade for me
Comparisons:
The only real world advantage that I can see for the S21 Ultra are :
1. Better front facing camera
2. Better zoom on back facing camera
3. Ever so slightly cheaper
Note 20 Ultra advantages:
1. MST still in play with Samsung Pay. This is not the same as NFC
(You can trick magnetic card readers into thinking you swiped a card. It is still supported, though the Note will be the last to have it).
2. S-Pen included and storage for S-Pen
3. S-Pen is better (BT support, more pressure sensitivity)
4. SD Card support
Aside from that, there are some differences, battery life, processor speeds, DPI, screen size... but none of that is noticeable from day to day use.
I am completely torn. I want the better cameras and screen, but I also want everything else that the Note offers.
Mst not supported at walmart..enevrywhere else has nfc
@@jdashie You didn't read. MST is not the same as NFC. Yes , it can be used at WalMarts.
@@trevelian23 walmart uses special card readers..mst doesnt work at walmart.. do your research...
@@jdashie After this, I am turning off notifications for this chat. If you had done ANY research you will know that MST means that it can vibrate using magnets inside the phone. This makes the machine believe that a card has been swiped. Next time, do a simple search and do not comment without some knowledge.
As I see it: if you are from outside US then the both devices will be on Exynos, the differences will be greater between devices and the price vs performance won't worth the money on Note.
Even tho you can't do 1440p@120hz on the note, you can run it at 1439p@120hz if you do an adb command. Have it running on mine and it looks pretty good. Have to stick with the note for now. I use mst abd the sd card slot often. Otherwise, I would go with the s21.
Note 20 ultra better device
@@brownboysb based on what
I'd be giving up to get the s21, I agree.
Theres more hardware upgrades mst, Bluetooth spen, sdcard support, to much to give up, let's not forgot most s21 software features you just received in an update.3.1
There's a way to set the note 20 ultra to 1440p and 120hz. Plus it has a lot of features dropped on the s21. The only clear winner on the s21 is battery life IMO
It’s not 1440p though , watching videos still renders at 1080p. Also you get glitches on UI and apps. Phone overheats too much. Battery goes to drain. Not worth it
@@shebjjeje9720 Snapdragon?
I have ordered a Note 20 ultra last week. Its otw. As an avid photographer in the past grappling with film rolls and accidental exposures, then came the digital cameras. It was the chicken and egg scenario. Getting a high power digital camera was expensive then. The question was about good resolution camera vs hungry battery gobbling processors which led to overheating and ultimately inadequate room for storage. Both battery and storage would bankrupt anybody dare to venture in.
This would ultimately led me to buy this Note Ultra with 512gb storage, my god the 8k video would knock your storage dry! And if its not enough just simply buy another sdxc card! It can be until 1TB. For that, I will sacrifice some picture quality. If I want serious photography, might as well buy a full size digital camera with all kind of lenses. Cheers!
Absolutely stunning review well-done u couldn't have said it more better than this and I concur to every bit of this content.
both phones are soild from the user pespective just minor tweaks you wouldn't feel bad using either, in so far you can afford any.
no phone is a complete package that's has been the trend and means the tech companies put a hole in our pockets but truthly both phones have strike the best balance in usability point of view and that's all that matters.
appreciate the feedback and the comment man, thanks for watching!
That boxy one is the best design ever! The best looking phone up until today 💚🔥
Love this Battle!!
For me it all goes down to the design
I prefer the more boxy design of the note but at the same time I also prefer the matte finish in s21u
Cameras too r better in s21u
Fantastic comparison /reviews of these devices. I am almost ready to purchase as my Note8's screen has cracked. Thank you.
The note 20 ultra is the best Samsung has even said it they lost alot of sales because they didn't produce the note 21 ultra, so there's a 50/50 they might bring it back next year
Used both, kept my note 20 ultra, bigger screen, sd card, built in s pen and there's no noticeable performance difference. Note 20 Ultra has a bad battery and doesn't have 120hz (120 at fhd is not 120, there's a noticeable loss of detail going from WQHD to fhd)
The S21 is just not a note and the SD 888 runs hot and throttles making the SD 865+ actually better in performance. S21 has no advantage other than 120hz at WQHD and battery life, it lags in every other category making it an overall downgrade compared to Note get a 1TB SD card in your note and load it up with content and you can never go without an SD card again.
The cameras show no difference in real life testing.
So what is better?
Samsung: S21U or N20U? Either way, your money is ours.
Hi Jason! Nice review!!! I love my note 20 ultra 5g I have the black 512gtb with a 512gtb SD card so 1 tb. You won’t get that on the S21 ultra. And when I went looking for a S21 ultra 512 gtb was sold out? And 128 gtb is a joke! I could use that up with all of my music, pictures and videos!!!
appreciate the feedback and the comment - glad to hear the note is still providing you with everything you need and more!
Note 20 is better in my option it has SD slot and comes with the pen and power brick. S21 doesn't comes with anything no power brick and no S-pen.
Great review and opinion! Thank you!
I HAVE THAT BLACK ON BLACK NOTE 20 ULTRA. THE S21 WITH NO SD CARD, CHARGEING BRICK, S PEN. I MEAN I HAVE THE BIG BOY. THE 512 GB NOTE 20. BUT S21 IF YOU DONT WANT TO SPEND 1400 YOUR STUCK WITH A 128GB PHONE. IDK WTF SAMSUNG WAS THINKING. IM GOOD WITH MY NOTE.
I just purchased a note 20 ultra 512gb from Amazon renewed phone was actually brand new condition I even got full 12 month warranty from samsung plus premium care from samsung only paid 900.00 for it coming from note 10 plus it was an excellent price...
@@jbrei713 The Note 10 itself which is only 2 yrs old was 1k when it came out. The Note 10 IMO is better than the S21. You did good. My credit is shot. Idk how AT&T gave me my Note 20 Ultra with 0$ down. So I pay like 50$ a month for the phone. I could pay it off or make more payments on it. I went on Ebay and brought a network unlock code. Sure enough it worked. So I have the phone unlocked. For 900$ with a year Warranty from Samsung you did good.
@@goolag6536 thanks deals are out there's if we're patient I too use att network it's wonderful for me you did good also
If you live in an exynos area its not even a debate. Exynos 990 vs exynos 2100. Forget about it
S21 ultra FTW
yeah thats so sad!
I would rather buy the note, but I think the battery life would be much worse....
Great review brother 👍 I own the s21 Ultra and you’ve explained it to a T. Highly recommended if you like big phones 📱 with top of the range specs, great display and a leading camera 📸 Expensive yes, but in my opinion worth it.
Went from Note 20U to S21 Ultra and it is better in every way.
Agree same here. I dont use the spen. Battery of note 20 ultra is easy to drain
Watching this on my iPhone 12 Pro max, just hating my life right now lol. Those phones look incredible!
Same here lol😂😂😂
I just ordered the S21 Ultra 512GB Unlocked from Best Buy. I have the 12 Pro Max, and I have until Thursday to decide if I want to cancel/refund it. I have been wanting to switch since the Note came out, but never pulled the trigger and instead jumped on the iPhone when the old design came back out. I am also sorta deep in the ecosystem and will be wanting a tablet later on. I already have the AirPods Pro, Watch, and Apple TV, and Apple Credit Card, so I'm so torn. But I jumped on the S21 Ultra just in case while it was available because of how hard it is to get right now. Also, the ecosystem aside, losing iMessage will be hard for me, especially losing my group chats and the ability to natively send and receive large data and full quality photos and videos. I just don't know what to do at this point. Is the S21 Ultra really worth switching to?
@@bourbon.36 Idk man. I switched from the S20 to the 12 max and I’m happy with it. I’ve used nothing but Samsung phones for years so it’s just a breath of fresh air to me. They’re both really nice 👍🏾
@@megajeremy3000 Yeah I may stick with the 12 PM. I really don't want to start over in another EcoSystem. At least if I go with a tablet in the future, and the iPad being the best choice out there, I would still have that continuity.
@@bourbon.36 see that’s the kicker for me! I love being able to send full videos through iMessage. Soooo what was your final decision? Keep iPhone or turn it in and keep S21?
Note 20 ultra has MST aswell as a Bluetooth spen, these are two other features you missed out the note has the s21ultra lacks. Software can always be upgraded, however hardware is a different story. The extra hardware features make note 20ultra better. With one ui 3.1 you got most s21 features in an update and you'll get the rest later on. The s21 will never get an sdcard slot or MST.
I did hold off upgrading for these two reasons mainly!
The spen pro will have bluetooth function. And on MST where i am from not even one place use it . Its all NFC
@@psych6782 the spen pro cant be carried around in your phone and so defeats the part of the process being productive
@@psych6782 MST is Magnetic Secure Transmission, in other words if you can swipe your card then the phone can mimic a card swipe through tricks with magnets. Every mom and pops place probably strictly relies on that. It is nice to see that most main retailers are adopting NFC. If you go to walmart, they do not use NFC yet, Target doesnt use it yet, gas pumps... sadly NFC isn't everywhere yet.
I have a n20 ultra I'm upgrading to the s21 ultra. Just like the rounded sides display and bigger battery. No SD card but it's not the end of the world.
Just get a case for the note.. then the edges won't be an issue.. the display is better on the note and the battery last 10+ hours.. and charges from dead in under 2 hours..
The note 20 ultra is the best phone ever made.. but the s21 is prolly lebron 😁🙋♂️
Note has bigger and wider screen don't know why samsung made it smaller than last years pose to go bigger 😀
@@trielymo69 huh? I actually like the display of the s21 ultra. Got it yesterday. I like that its not as wide as the n20 ultra. Like the S pen support too.
I really dislike that they changed the side the s-pen is on the Note
Watching this on my note20 Ultra 5G still one of the best phones N 2021
I wonder if it's still going to be best 2022
Do any of these give the miss call/message flashing dot like before?
The Note is a timeless piece of art,in real as a normal user,you almost don't see the different or feel the different.however I noticed that the S series looks fast outdated in design. For me All The Way Note!!
I just picked up the Note 20 Ultra. I refuse to buy a Smartphone that doesn't have a microSD slot.
Or MST support either. Limiting to NFC for digital credit card use drastically limits where you can use it.
S21 ultra simply rocks.. period !!!!
Thank God i bought the Note ultra 20. I read the description before i purchase. I know i see phone very good. I not interested flip one and S21
Samsung Note forever
Killer reviews, my fellow Seattlite
Thanks man, always appreciate the support especially from those in the Puget Sound!
Seattle in the house!!!
How can you compare a Rounded edge phone to an Awesome looking square edge Note 20 Ultra
Phone for phone the note, but with the trade in deals and credits the s21u blows it out the water due to value, s21u,tabs7, smart tag, free subscriptions TH-cam and Spotify under a thousand bucks with note 10 plus trade in,I had no gripes with mst, the sd card was covered with the tabs7 a bigger note20u or s21u with spen for both my devices so it depends how your comparing, those factors cannot be ignored I almost missed those additions, luckily my girl needed a phone gave her my note20u and I have to say after a month, this s21u performs better takes better and more diverse pictures and most importantly has exceptional battery life
I waiting Note 21 ultra 5g 😉
You will be waiting for a looooOooOoong timeee
It's been confirmed that there won't be a Note 21 lineup this year.
@@kevinphoenix2007 Maybe me buying S21 ultra 5g and if Note 21 is coming
@@kevinphoenix2007 You re not sure,i think Note 21 ultra 5g is coming
We don't have trade ins in our country so flagships are horrendously expensive, so much so contracts are now 36 months instead of 24. I'm still on my Note 9, debating to hold on until the Ultra 22, but still disappointed in what you don't get for the price - headphone jack and heart rate monitor for instance. And no charging brick now?
Always been a S person, but wanted a change as gone for the note 20 ultra as was tempted to buy the note 9 because of the features they have done away with. Ever since 2018 lack of features on each years s series phones after the S9 plus.
Love them or hate them as now after the s9 plus.
No led notification,
No Irish scanner,
No heart rate monitor ,
And better still no SD card slot.
No headphone jack.
As why pay full wack for only the improvement of the camera, not me.
Better, better, better. So the S21 is better. Mint.
Great video, but you need to do something about the aspect ratio
yeah maybe the barn doors aren't having the effect I want - thanks for the feedback!
By the time we all agree what is better s22 will be out
if you don't live in the states or china, I guess the only choice is the s21 ultra, because of the more efficient exynos
You get a haircut ? if so it looks nice bro... CRISP AF.
haha thank you, it was desperately needed!
Tough choice I'd probably go note I love the spen although you can use it with the s21 it's just something about the note
Is it true Samsung discontinued the note line-up?
Yes and no. Reports say that Samsung is skipping the Note 21 series this year, but haven't discontinued the Note line entirely. Probably gonna be every other year now.
@@kevinphoenix2007 oh okay. Hopefully not I'm a note fan.
Forget about LTPO Display?
Wallpaper on the s21 Ultra please? Thanks
S21 ULTRA , FTW! 🏆
I love my Note 20 ultra.
I got the note I think it's better...
I want to get the note 20 ultra because there is no note this year, but I want the 512gb which seems to have been discontinued
What would someone say, is a Very good price for the Note 20 ultra now.
Does the extra 28g make a difference in hand?
I assume you have already got one or the other device. But i am just watching this video and just got the S21 Ultra which i am thinking to return and get the Note 20 Ultra due to the weight, (and missing the s-pen) the extra 28g makes a HUUUUGE difference. I went in to store today and compared the weight, one phone in each hand and i couldn't believe how much difference that 28g makes 😲😳!!! Hope this helps you or someone else.
got note 20 ultra also for design love to phone
Yeah Note all the way
Has anyone on here ever dod samsung trade in online I wanan trade my note 20.ultra mystic white for s21 ultra silver they are giving 700 credit towards new phone I heard alot of bad stories about it can some one please help me make time rite decision lol
Hi which is better Samsung Note20 ultra or S21 ultra bcz here in my country we r getting exynos version so please let me know which is better thank you
Go for note 20 ultra
Buy a note Own a note
End of the story
Go for s21 ultra...the exynos 990 in the note 20 is terrible
@@Kafuixx thank you
Ya go for the s21 ultra they made a lot of improvements to the exynos chip this year
@@benjaminvargas1922 okay thank you vry much
I only use galaxy note
If at least I could afford any of them...
Thank you for keeping it real about 1080 vs 1440. People act like they can see an actual difference between the two that makes any significant impact to viewing enjoyment on a screen this small(vs a monitor/tv). 💯
I can't see the difference when I am looking at my phone for 5 minutes. It's not a big problem but I wish they just kept it
Watching this video on my note 10✌️