Samsung Galaxy S21 Real-World Test (Camera Comparison, Battery Test, & Vlog)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • The new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G was just released and I took it for a real-world test around the Financial District in NYC to do a camera comparison, battery test, and talk about some of the features. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Комментарии • 517

  • @StgVirus1
    @StgVirus1 3 года назад +394

    I like how you go over the regular S21 vs all the other channels that just review the Ultra. Much appreciated

  • @anderbeau
    @anderbeau 3 года назад +87

    The most creative, relatable and informative review of the S21 I've seen so far! I'm buying one, thanks to you 😉

    • @lunoblique
      @lunoblique 2 года назад +1

      Are you satisfied with the battery ?

  • @NBTJacklyn
    @NBTJacklyn 3 года назад +227

    Such an incredible video
    Love the little stories and vlog feel

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  3 года назад +13

      Thank you so much Jacklyn! So glad you like my format 🙏

  • @shajisamuel7507
    @shajisamuel7507 3 года назад +12

    I am a Samsung fan boy. I went from the s8 using it for 3 years and upgraded to the s20 fe. Great new phone that I have. Also for Christmas my wife brought me the samsung beans. Brought great products. Dave u make wonderful videos. Keep it coming

    • @harveydedios8499
      @harveydedios8499 3 года назад

      I'm also using the S20FE 5G and I'm really loving the performance especially the cameras. Totally worth it.

  • @MrVaiu
    @MrVaiu 3 года назад +56

    to be honest i prefer when you just explore new york - always cool to see it

    • @mammid9622
      @mammid9622 3 года назад +2

      And i prefer when you dont comment

    • @Bigdickgang976
      @Bigdickgang976 3 года назад +1

      @@mammid9622 Your one of those.....

  • @Faithful-Preservation
    @Faithful-Preservation 3 года назад +15

    Camera samples look great. I think they look even better when Scene Optimiser is turned off. Saturation and contrast is turned down a bit then.

  • @sl333k
    @sl333k 3 года назад +46

    Last time I was this early, the Samsung Galaxy S line still had expandable storage 🤣 🤣 🤣

    • @MrRandalFlagg
      @MrRandalFlagg 3 года назад +3

      And that's not long ago at all...

    • @ricog8209
      @ricog8209 3 года назад +4

      @@MrRandalFlagg If he had said removable battery...

    • @azam829
      @azam829 3 года назад

      @@ricog8209 Well...S5 was a hell of a time ago

    • @ricog8209
      @ricog8209 3 года назад

      @@azam829 The only s phone without expandable storage before the s21 was the s6.

  • @orall
    @orall 3 года назад +13

    Love the format. Like the chill feel.
    I don't usually subscribe to anything much, but I made an exception here.

  • @yasintushar3436
    @yasintushar3436 2 года назад +2

    The 5G will work in USA and in China but make sure you get the unlocked version from My World Phone

  • @Mattijs89
    @Mattijs89 3 года назад +17

    Great review man! Always love the way you test the camera's in real life. It makes more sense to a lot of consumers. But... the camera on the S21 is way better than the S20. Definitely noticable in Night Mode. More contrast there. Because of a few reviews, including yours, I just purchased the S21 and I'll be receiving it tomorrow. I live in The Netherlands, so it'll have the Exynos chip, but I've read and seen some good reviews about it, so I'll hope for the best. It'll definitely be a great upgrade from my S9, which has a TERRIBLE battery life! 😅
    Thanks very much for this review. It definitely made making my decision a lot more easy. Been doubting a lot between the Pixel5 and this phone, but the Pixel5 made too much cuts to make it the 'perfect phone'. Almost perfect, but I feel this S21 suits me most;
    Compact design
    Great camera (Almost Pixel-like)
    Not TOO expensive (still a lot of money)
    Better software experience than earlier Samsung devices
    Less Samsung bloatware than ever before
    Thanks again!

    • @brunopires3446
      @brunopires3446 2 года назад

      Hello, Matt! Can you tell me if the s21's battery is good? I mean, the only point that makes me not buy it is its battery, I saw some people saying it's not good and they'd only made lika 6h of screen time. After a year using it, what can you tell me about it?

  • @poobastank
    @poobastank 3 года назад +5

    Came for the S21 review, stayed for the NYC tour. Great video!

  • @frankie_is_broke5591
    @frankie_is_broke5591 3 года назад +19

    A reminder: The telephoto lens isn't 3X optical; it's actually 1.06X optical, then cropped to 3X, hence the "hybrid zoom". My guess as to why they've chosen this setup is so that you can film 8K (which requires at least a 33MP sensor) without punching in all the way to 3X. The high pixel count is then used for cleaner digital zoom. Using the 64MP sensor for 8K allows them to keep the main sensor at the standard 12MP, meaning larger pixels for better normal photos.
    Edit: you also mislabelled the 8K shots as being taken with the main sensor.
    Edit 2: Also, the S21 and S21+ display's adaptive setting switches between 48 and 120Hz, not 10 and 120Hz.

  • @peterpachnik
    @peterpachnik 3 года назад +17

    Great test, as always. To improve this series, it might be good to upload the test photos you took, so we can see them and further compare in full resolution. I am curious if more people would like this too.

  • @stevedarcy2009
    @stevedarcy2009 3 года назад +6

    I love these video's, the review parts are *almost* a side show for me, I just like the presentation, the tours around NY and others places and the general speed, tone and overall ambience - Greetings from the UK

  • @QUARTERMASTEREMI6
    @QUARTERMASTEREMI6 2 года назад

    8:52 Nothing is better than warm dumplings when it's cold out! ☺️😋

  • @baronofgreymatter14
    @baronofgreymatter14 3 года назад +3

    Man, I really misss livin' in the city. Thanks for taking me along. Excellent video!

  • @Chockster612
    @Chockster612 2 года назад +1

    I'm just scrolling through and rewatching some of the RWT videos. Not sure how but I completely missed this one!?🤔 This video is absolutely beautiful!! The way you've put it together, the sites, the photos, the food, the locations, all using the product being reviewed is just fantastic!! Kudos to you for such great work. BTW, those dumplings...oh man I miss NYC!!

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for going back and watching older videos, it helps me out and I really appreciate that you even want to do that 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bevtwin9971
    @bevtwin9971 Год назад

    Watching this video 2 years later in brand new S21. Guess what I'm feeling brand new!!!!!

  • @happyguardian2000
    @happyguardian2000 3 года назад +1

    IT's a great format where you review the device but also go on an exploration trip

  • @Feyzei
    @Feyzei 3 года назад +3

    There is probably “no change” in the US but international, it’s a massive improvement to ex990

    • @warlorddk2070
      @warlorddk2070 3 года назад

      Can you explain further?

    • @NL0Gwenster
      @NL0Gwenster 3 года назад

      @@warlorddk2070 In the US, Samsung phones have been equipped with Snapdragon SOC's . But in Europe (and a lot of other parts in the world) you will get it with Samsung's own Exynos chip. As somebody who has had the S8 up to the S20 because of his job. And i`m using phones with Snapdragon personally. The diff is HUGE. On the S10 it was still good. But esp the S20 was a real step down noticeably in performance, but also battery life. My work S20 always needed a mid-day top-up, the S10 before it which also had Exynos didn't.

  • @NickC1107
    @NickC1107 3 года назад +9

    Great video as always!! The amount of effort you put into these is amazing! Keep it up!

  • @angh3ll202
    @angh3ll202 3 года назад +1

    I never watch vlogs especially when I'm just trying to learn about a phone but I watched this whole thing, it was beautifully shot

  • @areldcookie5581
    @areldcookie5581 Год назад +2

    Well done 👏 This is a good video man ! I'm using Galaxy S21 plus

  • @PrinceJes
    @PrinceJes 3 года назад +2

    I loved the video so very much!!! I know you worked hard on it so just a round of applause for you, I was very impressed and excited watching. 😊❤

  • @moranmono
    @moranmono 3 года назад +3

    I think this is my go to device of the 3, the size is the main reason

    • @kurtislowe6749
      @kurtislowe6749 3 года назад

      I have the ultra. It's so damn big and heavy

  • @RaiderX303
    @RaiderX303 3 года назад +2

    3x isn't optical, it's "hybrid". The telephoto lens is actually 1.1x and cropping from 64mp and AI get the 3x

  • @aamirahmed9974
    @aamirahmed9974 3 года назад +3

    Really good format. Unique review style. I'll definitely be watching more often.

  • @diogomes26
    @diogomes26 3 года назад +1

    This type of review is the best on youtube now. Feels refreshing! keep it up mate.

  • @T3CHGY007
    @T3CHGY007 3 года назад +7

    The big change on the s21 over the s20 is no more expandable memory, hence the cheaper price! Also they remove the charging brick makes the differance as well!

    • @ssaini5028
      @ssaini5028 3 года назад +1

      and no tap for magnetic swipe terminals

    • @j00ktau
      @j00ktau 3 года назад +1

      @@ssaini5028 yes, no more MST for those who used it

  • @luccasabon5598
    @luccasabon5598 3 года назад +4

    Did you recommend s20FE or S21 for good battery life, good photo, fast phone and a resistance screen???

  • @jenskessler8672
    @jenskessler8672 3 года назад +1

    This kind of review is much more entertaining than the usual talk about specs.
    Great work! I really like this kind of videos. 🙃

  • @ericbrink8305
    @ericbrink8305 3 года назад +3

    Great video! This vlog/outside style is easy to watch, and very entertaining!

  • @thomaschan7820
    @thomaschan7820 3 года назад

    I always enjoy the real world test. More verbal then visual. Even like a little tour guide around those places you been. Very helpful for people who are blind like myself.

  • @Chemy.
    @Chemy. 3 года назад +1

    It's always interesting to see the tourism you do in any place, being your neighborhood or another country.
    Nice video as always man, liked as always too

  • @migueljaballas81
    @migueljaballas81 3 года назад +2

    Quality is really upping tbh. Continue what you're doing, David!

  • @GAF563
    @GAF563 3 года назад

    Really liked the format! Took that ferry on a 25th of January when it was raining and never felt so cold! Took a very similar route Lower Manhattan-financial district, China town and also little Italy and loved it!

  • @texasmade9727
    @texasmade9727 3 года назад +1

    Coffee ✅.....I Love that part. I just got my Phantom Gray S21 coming from the S20 Ultra. I wanted a smaller device. This S21 definitely fits the ticket. Because of the design and smaller size, and better cameras, I think it's better than the S20 Ultra. Just me. Good video as always.

  • @L06Z
    @L06Z 3 года назад

    This is exactly what i've been looking for.. Full experience on S21 camera, thanks a lot for sharing!

  • @Whysoserious-kl5sh
    @Whysoserious-kl5sh 3 года назад +1

    I really appreciate you still including the LG velvet as I have yet to determine which phone to get under $800

  • @michaelangelobaluarte9144
    @michaelangelobaluarte9144 2 года назад

    Man, this is my first time watching any of your videos and i really enjoyed it. Great format!

  • @MrOldskool1974
    @MrOldskool1974 3 года назад +1

    Did anyone else notice that it seemed like the pictures on the S20 FE looked better than the S21? Impressive

  • @shaheermb112
    @shaheermb112 3 года назад +2

    Great video bro really appreciated ❤🤙🏽

  • @samantha8737
    @samantha8737 3 года назад +1

    First time viewer and your video was great. Nice format too, am getting the s21 so this was great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @drmgolla
    @drmgolla 3 года назад +3

    Classic real-world test from you! Love it!

  • @DDanielll1991
    @DDanielll1991 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video once again. Nice phone review plus seeing spots of New York at the same time. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

  • @aleclim7676
    @aleclim7676 3 года назад +4

    still waiting for that galaxy with the exynos/amd gpu combo, cos we dont get snapdragon where im from 😅

  • @zootbepraised
    @zootbepraised 3 года назад +1

    I got the s21 for the camera but due to the virus i've not actually had a reason to use it all that much. thanks for reminding me why I chose this one. and I love New York, hope to get back over someday (stuck in th butt end of the uk lol)

  • @MrJoaoVNeves
    @MrJoaoVNeves 3 года назад +1

    Great vídeo David! Love the format!

  • @yellit1975
    @yellit1975 3 года назад

    I love how you unashamedly ordered 2 portions of dumplings just for you, that’s exactly the sort of thing that I do.
    While I like the design changes that Samsung has made with the S21, if I was going for a Samsung, I’d go for the S20 FE; I think it’s better value for money.

  • @vhol93
    @vhol93 3 года назад +1

    Awesome!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the regular one!

  • @outdoorvideos
    @outdoorvideos 3 года назад +2

    Man, taking us on a tour thru ny while reviewing was a much needed change from a typical review. For me you could have taken a deeper dive into the actual review but maybe this is good for most. cheers

  • @SuhailKhan-vr6ik
    @SuhailKhan-vr6ik 3 года назад +2

    4:33 , 5:19 S21 family currently have the best ultrawide camera on a smartphone.

    • @Naufal-sq3oo
      @Naufal-sq3oo 3 года назад

      Yes, the skies is not over exposure

  • @aberreg
    @aberreg 3 года назад

    This video shows so much effort and is so informative and entertaining at the same time! Really good job.

  • @quibron22
    @quibron22 3 года назад +1

    Your real world test are awesome!!! Thanks !!!

  • @kimw3883
    @kimw3883 3 года назад +2

    Forget about the phone, I want to go to new york after seeing this 😂

    • @consciousgentile5141
      @consciousgentile5141 3 года назад

      It just looks cold, dark, dreary, and sad.
      It looked like night at 5 PM

    • @kimw3883
      @kimw3883 3 года назад

      It's always better then where I live 😂

    • @consciousgentile5141
      @consciousgentile5141 3 года назад

      @@kimw3883 where is that?

    • @kimw3883
      @kimw3883 3 года назад

      @@consciousgentile5141 the Netherlands

  • @JTManuel
    @JTManuel 3 года назад

    I just love your format: a 2 fer. Incredible real world test and review and awesome travelogue. Keep it up.

  • @JasonDunlop247
    @JasonDunlop247 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, love the review. Hence I bought the s21 ☘

  • @KwandaM
    @KwandaM 3 года назад

    Love your real world tests bro!! Keep it up! Number 1 fan from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @mgh1183
    @mgh1183 3 года назад

    Totally loved the review,haven't seen any like this.. 100/100

  • @moderndaydisciple6024
    @moderndaydisciple6024 2 года назад

    Wow dude. Lovely vid, informative and so entertaining. Getting my S21 tomo

  • @Horizonchronicles.
    @Horizonchronicles. Год назад

    I really appreciate that u review s21 very good 😊

  • @RyanRampersad
    @RyanRampersad 3 года назад

    This was a great review. The phone is cool and all, but I just liked you and your footage and narration of going around New York. I've never been there, so there's a lot of novelty with this approach.

  • @glmzy
    @glmzy 2 года назад

    Is it just me or does the video seem a bit grainy compared to iphone 13 video especially on the front camera

  • @muhammadumertahir3164
    @muhammadumertahir3164 3 года назад +2

    Isn't this pretty great battery life for the smallest model of the lineup?

    • @blackice51374
      @blackice51374 3 года назад

      Yes

    • @j00ktau
      @j00ktau 3 года назад

      4.5hr SOT with mixed usage on data, which I assume is mostly used up by picture/video capture. Had it been more browsing and media consumption, safe to assume much higher SOT?

  • @isuruakalanka7379
    @isuruakalanka7379 3 года назад

    Its better if you can do more of the shooting from mobile camera instead of DSLR. Maybe the whole video. Anyway nice video. Appreciate your effort.

  • @sam76558
    @sam76558 3 года назад

    Watching on my S21, love it!! Great review 💗

  • @Wiberg2000
    @Wiberg2000 3 года назад

    New to the channel, and I really like the style. Love to see a bit of my favorite city in the world while getting a review of the S21. Subcribed!

  • @luisch1708
    @luisch1708 3 года назад

    3:36 holy cow what was that about? was it taken from the Galaxy?

  • @christianlalisan1530
    @christianlalisan1530 3 года назад +2

    great review. I’m debating if I’m canceling my pre-order of the s21 and go with the s20 FE instead. I’m coming from the Note 9. Any advise?

    • @xxxxGoOcHxxxx
      @xxxxGoOcHxxxx 3 года назад +2

      Stick with the pre-order. S21 has better finger print scanner, newer Snapdragon, newer and better ISP for camera, the front facing camera is terrible on S20 FE.

  • @MaanyAllahyari
    @MaanyAllahyari 3 года назад

    Awesome, entertaining and informative video, first time viewer, subscribed instantly 👌💪👍😍❤

  • @dhawalshah6012
    @dhawalshah6012 3 года назад

    Suberb idea of giving the tech video some character by telling some short stories about some locations. Interesting :)

    • @TheUnlockr
      @TheUnlockr  3 года назад

      Thank you! Glad you enjoy it!

  • @andre-arthur
    @andre-arthur 3 года назад

    I love this video style

  • @lucag.6342
    @lucag.6342 3 года назад

    Keep vlogging in New York, please. It's so nice to be back just for a moment with your video.

  • @Uncle_Drew0227
    @Uncle_Drew0227 3 года назад +1

    Great job David. Not only that I have knowledge of the device battery backup, performance and camera, I also learned a few things about NY City. This is something unique and I love it! Thumbs up to you, David! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @nareshpuri3155
    @nareshpuri3155 3 года назад

    When you start with coeffe, Mr David, I am so happy and thrilled and I know I will see some interesting locales. Your Video making process is unique and shows factual camera and battery comparision. The whole video is like a movie. I have subscribed for mailing also. Pl advice me which phone to buy from Galaxy S 21 range. I use apple I Phone 12 Pro.

  • @YouTubeUserLol
    @YouTubeUserLol 2 года назад +1

    What, does S21 go down to 10 hz?

  • @solman5517
    @solman5517 3 года назад

    LOVE the VLOG! Keep up the GREAT work👍

  • @boostkiller
    @boostkiller 3 года назад

    Thats it i searching for all day thanks for the test

  • @namanmittal7302
    @namanmittal7302 3 года назад

    May u please make a video between iphone 12 mini and samsung s21 please🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @sewfullovecreations
    @sewfullovecreations 3 года назад

    New york for you lol I miss home so much. Great video thank you I get my s21 tomorrow so excited to use the camera

  • @nunoveiga5488
    @nunoveiga5488 2 года назад

    Nice vídeo! Keep up the good work.

  • @dianamelamet
    @dianamelamet 3 года назад

    Thanks for the trip and the dumplings 🥟, they were as tempting as the gadget!

  • @PR0F3SS0R
    @PR0F3SS0R Год назад

    In s21 the adaptive refresh rate is 48 to 120
    I think 10 is for ultra version.

  • @GreyJedi17
    @GreyJedi17 3 года назад +1

    Love this video

  • @LE_NOMAD90
    @LE_NOMAD90 3 года назад +3

    Absolutely love the S21 design but I'll be keeping my S20 until they bring back the SD Card slot.

    • @davidbrown6878
      @davidbrown6878 3 года назад +2

      Me too!

    • @Mcfluffymittens
      @Mcfluffymittens 3 года назад +1

      Well that's not happening every smart phone is ditching the headphone jack and SD card slot.

  • @soleil3gs
    @soleil3gs 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking the time to make a video like this in the cold 🥶

  • @GiorgioChristofidis
    @GiorgioChristofidis 3 года назад

    8:10 I thought that we had only in Greece,people like him....now I'm feeling better😁😁😁

  • @MarksTech
    @MarksTech 3 года назад +3

    screen on time... .4 hours 32 minutes? kinda regret preordering this...

    • @adelioskampos8090
      @adelioskampos8090 3 года назад

      True, I'm wondering what is difference between exynos 2100 and snap 888 on battery life

    • @j00ktau
      @j00ktau 3 года назад

      But that's mostly picture and video. I wonder how more web browsing and media consumption would change this

  • @toxicj27
    @toxicj27 2 года назад

    The refresh rate adapts from 40hz something to 120hz

  • @SteeperMouse40
    @SteeperMouse40 3 года назад +7

    "Thanos Vibes" Samy should've called it Phantom Thanos

    • @HABO2210
      @HABO2210 3 года назад

      Seriously, if they called iz like that, I'd buy it.

  • @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt
    @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt 3 года назад

    Just ordered the S21 today. I've never had a good phone, ever! I have always been subjected to buying a potato from the local Dollar general, usually as cheap as possible. So to me, anything above a potato is a Cadillac. What I love about the phone is the camera(s) and the resolution, I take lots of pics/vids. My current potato is a pre paid spud, that I hardly use, LG Zone 4 - Verizon. I pay $45 for 15G + unlimited t/t a month and only use 0.05G of data ( not that anyone cares lol ). My point is I'd choose Samsung over Apple any day, heard too many bad tales about Apple products. Just "MY" preference. Thanks for taking pics where you did, I usually see the areas on earth cam live, and enjoy watching people do their blogs at times square and some of the funny things they do just to entertain "US".

  • @antoncastillo404
    @antoncastillo404 2 года назад

    Buying S21. thanks!

  • @kiranvinay7552
    @kiranvinay7552 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos as you include OnePlus 8t👻💙🔥🔥🔥

  • @etiennebrits9415
    @etiennebrits9415 3 года назад

    Great video. Will you be doing a video for the S21 Plus?

  • @claudiobrandao3398
    @claudiobrandao3398 3 года назад

    man, what about the comparison of macro photos?

  • @ianhargreaves9226
    @ianhargreaves9226 3 года назад

    Great tour of New York City not so much on the use of camera photos comparison cool all in all 8 out of 10

  • @seankemplay6861
    @seankemplay6861 3 года назад

    My phone contract is up for grabs next months, I am still completely undecided, I don’t want to pay through the nose no top end phones are out but I was decent specs.
    I’m also only 5ft 4 so not wanting a huge phone
    I use a HUAWEI watch GT2 and Galaxy buds 2 so I’m thinking this might well be a logical choice as both would sync nicely

  • @catitalinda6350
    @catitalinda6350 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video!!! I have a question, are the bits of the video where you dont put in the description “shot on S21...” also taken with an S21? (Min 7:32 for example😬)

  • @daishum000
    @daishum000 3 года назад +1

    Such an interesting city-sight. Love it!

  • @dope_tech
    @dope_tech 3 года назад

    In Europe & India where we get ExYNOS versions,S21 Series is a major upgrade just because Exynos 2100 is way better than 990