@@CraigDIGz every camera has had autofocus for years ;) maybe you mean OIS? But does it? Jerryrig did a teardown and it doesn't have OIS apparently, so it doesn't have anything more than the iPhone? I don't own an iPhone btw, typing this one the s20fe :p but I don't think the s21 ultra's UW has anything really better than the iPhones' one? Or am I missing something?
@@redbluestar1272 I think he's aware of that but I also think he's trying to say that he was looking forward to hearing the review for the macro lens and Dex. I don't believe he was saying that Samsung omitted them from the S21 Ultra. I could be wrong.
Apple will not. Sony and LG are irrelevant even when they make a good phone now and then. Xiaomi has so many models its tough to keep track. You review makes me think if i should change my pre order to silver instead of Black.
The only thing i want to mention is the fact that Galaxy phones have always had a Pro camera mode and RAW pictures, but you talk about wanting to look at it now because Apple has it now? And i think single take is a great mode, idk why these reviewers keep calling it a gimmick.
Agreed. Single take mode was probably my favorite camera addition to the S20 Ultra actually. Looking forward to testing out the other camera improvements on the S21 Ultra though... especially improved auto focus & macro shots.
So excited with what Samsung has done with this phone. i made the right decision to not get an iphone. I pre-ordered the ultra and got a ton of freebees with it! cant wait to get it in hand!
@@asianstud7 My iPhone has worked almost flawlessly the 2 years I’ve had it. It’s been a reliable phone. Also battery life is great even though it’s on a 2 year aged battery. I owned Samsung phones like 8 years ago and they were good phones. My kids still play games on an old Samsung s3 with nova launcher! I use both android and Apple and love both for different reasons. I just wanted to try Samsung again. I’m tired of Apples restrictions on their OS. For example; I can’t have google calendar widget, settings are buried in menus, can’t drag apps to bottom of screen etc. it’s just boring. My wife has a pixel and loves it. I had a pixel 2 and loved it. Pixel phones/oneplus phones were probably the most reliable android phone I ever had. I have a love/hate relationship for both Apple and android lol. Android is so much more fun and enjoyable. Apple is so much more reliable and Some apps run better on iPhone. Like I’ve said I’ve had absolutely no issues with my iPhone but it’s getting stale. I’m going to give Samsung another try and see how it’s changed since I last had one.
I'd love to see reviewers more consistently take a moment to talk about pocketability, it's one thing to say a phone is "big" but are we talking so big that it is uncomfortable or impossible to sit while it rests in your pocket?
@@obidean3964 nonsense. Small phones are a rare breed. Even the 12 mini is larger than the original se. I would love something I could one hand in a rugged case.
I'll never understand how can anyone find Samsung's interface complicated. It was dumbed down over the years and so many great features were removed just to make idiots understand it better :'-(.
The same here, I agree with you. You know what if you ask them what's complicated they can't pick one. It is the most simpler and customizable phone for every one. He said quote "too many options" what's wrong with having too many options?
@@ericmagana12 that's the problem, something you call non-sense purely because you don't use it could be someone's everyday feature. Anyway, let samsung figure that out because they have the usage statistics but stop crying your phone can do something that you don't need (that's directed towards people who actually do it).
@@ericmagana12 y is it nonsense tho? If u hide the extra features way too far then the ppl who regularly use them (basically those who have been using samsung devices for a while surely use a good lot of them) will get mad at all the extra steps u need to take. I don't understand y u guys get to mad when the extra stuff is there for the ppl who want it... Just let it stay there dude
@@ericmagana12 When Samsung done every new innovation they call them gimmick until Apple done it to get an approval that's how much they're biased but when Apple do something like a mag save they're talking about it all week and months coming as they created something out of this world.
IMO, if it came that close in this pre-release software, then any camera-oriented update will definitely make it the same or even exceed at times as compared to 12 Pro Max. And that's the bottom line I have got from almost all the camera comparisons videos dropped today, with most of them saying it takes better photos than 12 Pro, but the latter beats S21U in the video game.. Good job Samsung..!! You're finally back..!!
It's nice to watch all the spec-heavy reviews of a particular phone, but it's also refreshing coming to Dieter's opinion editorial-style video for something different.
The new Apple iPhone 21 Ultra...I mean Samsung S21. This is the year to switch for me since they are identical in features now, might as well try the other side now...no headphone no charger no SD card...wow lol
Guys, do you think it's better to take advantage of the current deal with the galaxy buds or wait some more months with the depreciation of the phone (if it will depreciate)? Thankss
Any one else pre-order their phones on the 14th only to be told they were get them later than people who can walk into a store and get them that didn't pre-order. I noticed it on the 20th and called Samsung and there guaranteed me 3 different times it would be the 29th. Then today I got a email saying feb 9th. So frustrating!!
Definitely Samsung Galaxy are super computers on hand n S21 is the super computer on hand for common man! I have been with the NOTE 8 for 3 plus years n still it is super efficient n love it! I am tempted to get the S21 Ultra, but, not as an upgrade; the NOTE 8 will be with me ; always!!! 🤝🙏👍
I just got my preordered S21 Ultra 512G from Verizon, and love it. It looks so cool, and is the same price as my 2 year old Note 9 512G when I got it, and is a smidgen narrower than my Note 9. A newer S Pen will be coming out later. I believe it is BT capable. I like the looks of the iPhone 12 Pro Max 512G, but like this one better. But like all my previous phones, I use the Otterbox Defender Pro case, Invisible Shield top screen protector, and my NiteIze XXL Hardshell belt clip holster. I will be getting the Galaxy Pro Buds next week when my local Honolulu Best Buy will have it in stock. Also, the S21 Ultra has the huge 5000 mAh battery, and 10G more RAM than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I previously had all the top Motorola Droid Phones until they went to the modular format, because it was better that the top iPhones of that time in many ways, then got my Pixel XL, and my Note 9 512G, which is still a great phone, but the battery may be going soon. All my previous phone batteries practically died after two years of use.
Long story short I cracked the screen on my s20 plus(silver,128gb), called Verizon/Warranty they did not have my variation of s20 plus so I got to upgrade to the s21 ultra for the $200 deductible(I had to pay either way). A solid win!! 👌
Dieter, thx for the review. Only wish you had mentioned something, anything, about the sound quality. Well balanced or not between the earpiece and bottom-firing speaker? Deep, rich, or simply loud and tinny? Something, anything...
All the mentions about "if you know" you can make it better...how about a "how to" article to make it better? Like setting up Google Assistant instead of Bixby, using Android Message, etc, etc, etc.
What, Dieter praising Samsung? Is he high? Has he been kidnapped? Apple will not be pleased, bro. But this is the right thing to do. Hopefully not the last from you.
the difficulty in admitting the phone is the best (either apple or android) makes this video awkward ... i can almost hear the frustration in his breath hahahaha
@@omarseidu6182 At 16:04 he suddenly calls them 'equivalent' after going through all the extra camera options. Confusing but kind of typical for these reviews.
@@luc7976 been on iOS and macs ever since I started using any device, truth is android is matured now and most functionalities/features have plasteaued but Samsung is expecially pushing the barriers of form factor and actual innovation. I don't know why the reviewers keep hanging on apples nuts n not calling them out for putting out the same device with minimal improvement for years.
I wish I knew if it has the Samsung Translation bugs that happen with Speech to text like my S7 does (I say Comma, it either spells out comma or prints "oh," Or if I say he, it'll print she, him or some random identifier). Or have they taught the S21 Ultra proper English grammar?
They are Apple fanboys, no matter what phone comes they will make iPhone superior Even though it comes with 5 years old design, screen, 60 hertz, slow charging, huge notch, and alll
Even though most will use a form of protection on there phones be it skins, or cases. I wish Samsung would really give us more choices for colors on the ultra phones. I am tired of Black in whatever form, limiting your choice from a few to only one if you want a the most the phone can offer is just sad in this day and age. I do love watching your reviews!
I'm coming from an S10+, to upgrade to the S21, I pay more to get a thicker, bigger, more expensive phone without a headphone jack and micro-sd card slot. I have no interest in the 10x+ zoom cameras, but the battery life and screen is almost enough to consider an upgrade. I'm also tempted to wait a year to see if they come up with a better design, but I'm also interested to see if the s21+ is enough of an upgrade to be worth it.
from an s10+? id say go for the jump, they fixed camera issues, battery issues and chipset issues as well, (its on par kinda with the new sd888) also pre order gets you that new buds which lookin at reviews is also better in mic and sound quality than the airpods pro, ive pre ordered myself
I don't have brand loyalty but I prefer Samsung to the different phones that I used. I have been upgrading every 2 years since the S4 cuz it used to take Samsung 2 years to come out with the next big update. Every year used to be a small update to the previous year. This year is the first time I am not really enthusiastic about the phone. I currently own the S10+. Besides the 120hz refresh rate that I've used on other phones and see that I can live without, I don't see a real reason to upgrade. I personally don't like the design. I prefered the Note 10's design and prism white color. I don't see the fold getting cheaper for at least 1 or 2 years, and the Note might not happen this year. Any thoughts?
@@anthonyt425 What else should they talk about? Every phone is practically the same these days. For me thought, they should talk more about haptics. Although at this point, if it's not mentioned in a flagship phone review I just assume it is great.
@@aldelmontealdm just making an observation, nothing deep. Personally, I believe most Flagship phones at least can be summed up in less than 10 minutes.
Zoom is an absolute Samsung blowout, just as software blur "portrait" shots are an iPhone blow out. The hardware and how they are implemented make these two things hard facts.
@@leonfrancis3418 Contrasty detail yes samsung wins, but iphone captures subtle patterns, see 11:01. you notice detail in the tile better. this is because the iphone does better hdr and combines them better. this is classic of android phones too. i had huawei p30 pro and it's 40 MP camera captured less detail in situations that had complex detail than iphone 11 pro, like the grand canyon mixture of patterns of rocks and green cliff plants.
I ordered this last week. Mainly for the camera as I do photography. Looking forward to getting it. Coming from the huawei I loved this phone also. Camera is great.
It's only an issue when using the camera too long. Doing anything else on the phone from my experience will give you fairly normal temps for prolonged amount of times.
"If you know, it's great." What exactly stops one from learning? These aren't hidden knowledge pools only shared with the worthy. These are basic usage tips found everywhere.
I have a Galaxy S9 plus and I am thinking of upgrading to this. I wonder how good the sound is though one thing I wish was better on my phone is sound. I have a tablet that has dual speakers in does amazing sound and I would love to get that in a phone
I was confused by the comments until I got to the relevant point in the video. Bad form to make it seem like an uninstallable weather app with an ad on it equates to ads in the UI. IMO, that should probably be cleaned up, or at the very least explained, because as you can tell from the comments it sends the wrong message to uninformed people mistaking this for a Xiaomi phone.
Is it finally able to record 4K 60 fps video in HDR? Cause with the S20 series you had to choose between 60 fps and HDR when recording 4K resolution video.
actually we should all wait for the first big update for video and cpu optimizations and ofcourse everyone should wait for one plus 9 pro to get released and mi 11 pro etc. one thing for sure. the 1080p monitor on s21, s21+ killed them for the non average.
You can't have it both ways. Last year we complained the price was too damn high, this year every phone is 200 bucks cheaper and we're complaining the non ultra models lost easy to lose stuff.
It's amazing how it all of these compression videos between Apple 12pro and Samsung, S21 Ultra the results are different, here it's the iphone that keeps the shadows, there it was the s21 ultra... seriously amazing.
Does every Samsung phone review need to include so many comparisons to the iPhone? I get it, they’re competitors and any review should make one or two references to Apple phones, but the amount of screen time the iPhone gets here is ridiculous. You’re supposed to be talking about the s21, not the iPhone 12. These constant comparisons are also largely pointless: at this point, if you’re with Android you’re with Android, and vice versa with iPhones. The sales numbers don’t lie: not that many people switch phone ecosystems. It’s telling that at the end of your review, you yourself state that nobody will be switching from iPhone to galaxy; why spend so much time talking about iPhones, then? With a phone this feature-packed, think of all the additional things you could’ve talked about were you not discussing the 12 pro max in a galaxy review. Just my two cents, anyway.
Samsung: Look at these idiots at apple, removing the headphone jack ... actually write that down Samsung: Look at these idiots at apple, removing the charge brick ... actually write that down Then proceeds to make the S21 plastic and removes micro-sd and MST all in the same year yikes bro
You won't be sorry. I switched from an iPhone 6s plus to a Galaxy S10 plus and I am so glad I did! I just ordered my S21 Ultra 5g last night and I can't wait to get it! ✌🏻😊
I really like The Verge's reviews. I wish, however, and this applies to all tech reviewers, that they would go deeper into camera image processing. Stuff like over-sharpening, exposure, perceived detail without zooming in, skin tones, artifacting etc. I don't think this is too much for anyone. The channels may be trying to keep it simple for the average people who are not nerds like us looking and even demanding for it in the comments. I understand that the average guy who buys a phone every 3 years does not even look at RUclips reviews, but this knowledge needs to be expanded. Most may not need to know or may even get bored or potentially never watch again, but there are still many who would appreciate this. Our mothers, fathers, cousins who are not into tech do not know or understand image processing much. If they start knowing more, these brands will start focusing on these things and then the products will become better for all of us. Nerds included.
... Considering how cameras are the de facto most important and influential aspect of buying a new phone these days, reviews just glossing over them is just unjustified.
Dieter has to be one of the best reviewer in the market, cheers! Finally Samsung flagship is back and 2021 is gonna be a challenging years for remaining smartphone makers but competition always benefits end consumers like us and more than happy to see that happening!
Biggest question: are all the non super duper 108mega pixels the same in the ultra vs non ultra. And when tested for night vision, portrait and video do they perform the same
"Sometimes I'll switch the screen to 'vivid' to feel more alive" - 21st century human experience
😅
No Samsung MST is a deal-breaker for me.
@@thebootielover were in 2021 mst is not going to be needed with people upgrading there registers
Hsurrhxjkdej Bahhahahhh WHYYYY NOttt me phoneee bahhhhhhhhhhh
😂😂😂
Me: I don't take pictures, I don't play games, I watch RUclips and netflix on my tablet.
Also me: I need the S21 ultra
Same 😂
Absolutely same 🤣
I don't need it... i don't need it... I- I-... I NEEED IIIIT (jk already preordered weeks ago and my wallet is malnourished)
@@0siiris mine too. It's coming Wednesday.
@@gunzforarmz Nice so is mine!
He forgot to mention that the Ultra Wide camera has autofocus, so it's capable on doing macro shots.
Yeah I was waiting for that but it seems like they missed it
They all have autofocus, just that the main camera has a minimum focusing distance which permits it's macro capabilities.
Yeah that Macro shot is wild and changes how you can get those close shots
@@wildechap its a big deal because even the iphone 12 pro max doesnt have auto focus on the UW lens
@@CraigDIGz every camera has had autofocus for years ;) maybe you mean OIS? But does it? Jerryrig did a teardown and it doesn't have OIS apparently, so it doesn't have anything more than the iPhone? I don't own an iPhone btw, typing this one the s20fe :p but I don't think the s21 ultra's UW has anything really better than the iPhones' one? Or am I missing something?
_Sometimes I switch the color mode to vivid just to _*_feel more alive._* ☆☆☆☆
That's a four star comment. 🌟
IGN: this phone will make you FEEL more alive.
9/10
Drinking game: take a shot everytime Dieter says AND...
oh and no -- Dieter
Just slap an apple logo on that phone and "DIETER" wouldn't stop praising it.
@@bobinpune ...
I've had the Ultra for just over a week. I am head over heels in love with this thing, and I've experienced zero problems.
Ha same here.
did any of you ever get the green line issue with your display? considering S21U recently
It still can't get a clear picture of one of us bigfoots
Two stories on the s21 ultra I was missing: 1. Experience of the macro function, 2. Experience of Samsung DeX.
Dex is amazing!
Um, there is Dex....
Bruh the phone does have a macro lens function and Dex. Look it up
@@redbluestar1272 I think he's aware of that but I also think he's trying to say that he was looking forward to hearing the review for the macro lens and Dex. I don't believe he was saying that Samsung omitted them from the S21 Ultra. I could be wrong.
@@TroyHatton ah ok, that makes sense
Do you think other phone companies will release early this year, too?
Don't think so
Sony shall announce but release 2023
I'm waiting to see what LG's "project rainbow" will be like
Apple will not. Sony and LG are irrelevant even when they make a good phone now and then. Xiaomi has so many models its tough to keep track. You review makes me think if i should change my pre order to silver instead of Black.
Pixel 5 still takes a better photo and more consistent for half the price imo. You really got to like zoom if you want the S21 Ultra
The only thing i want to mention is the fact that Galaxy phones have always had a Pro camera mode and RAW pictures, but you talk about wanting to look at it now because Apple has it now?
And i think single take is a great mode, idk why these reviewers keep calling it a gimmick.
Agreed. Single take mode was probably my favorite camera addition to the S20 Ultra actually. Looking forward to testing out the other camera improvements on the S21 Ultra though... especially improved auto focus & macro shots.
Agree with you
10:29 That 10x is so sharp!
Ordered mine, 256g in blk, pending delivery at the end of the month.. Going from the S7..
Saaaame mine is getting shipped by the 27 supposedly I'm actually hyped
That is a HUGE upgrade. You're going to be blown away 😂 I know I was going from a budget Samsung J7 (2015 model) to an S10+.
Same but I'm going from the S8+
Me too
Upgrading from s9+
Can't wait!!!
I also have a s7 edge and thinking of preordering this phone with 256g. I assume that will be enough storage.
How can you look 30 and 60 at the same time?
I’m a simple man, I see Dieter, I click.
@@manojshrestha5698 hahahaahhahaa same
this is Dieter
@Lemarkus Mywords maybe he meant he clicks like button /s
3:07 ... 👀
Was someone reflecting light off the back of their iPhone onto the Samsung?? 👀
lol, totally didn't see the apple logo reflection the first time.
Becca you are the best ❤️🙌🏻
LMBO😂
@becca your review got me buds pro. Your review. Not others
You're supposed to keep moving around the subject with Single Take.. not just stand there. :)
So excited with what Samsung has done with this phone. i made the right decision to not get an iphone.
I pre-ordered the ultra and got a ton of freebees with it!
cant wait to get it in hand!
What freebies you get? You get 250? And how much for the phone?
I preordered too. I’m coming from iPhone XR.
@@asianstud7 You get $200 of free accessories and Samsung air tag when you preorder.
@@Mdogbrown nice. You got tired of apple or you felt like this was a too good of a deal to pass up? Are you normally a samsung fan?
@@asianstud7 My iPhone has worked almost flawlessly the 2 years I’ve had it. It’s been a reliable phone. Also battery life is great even though it’s on a 2 year aged battery. I owned Samsung phones like 8 years ago and they were good phones. My kids still play games on an old Samsung s3 with nova launcher!
I use both android and Apple and love both for different reasons. I just wanted to try Samsung again. I’m tired of Apples restrictions on their OS. For example; I can’t have google calendar widget, settings are buried in menus, can’t drag apps to bottom of screen etc. it’s just boring. My wife has a pixel and loves it. I had a pixel 2 and loved it. Pixel phones/oneplus phones were probably the most reliable android phone I ever had.
I have a love/hate relationship for both Apple and android lol. Android is so much more fun and enjoyable. Apple is so much more reliable and Some apps run better on iPhone. Like I’ve said I’ve had absolutely no issues with my iPhone but it’s getting stale. I’m going to give Samsung another try and see how it’s changed since I last had one.
My Note 3 has served me well for over 7 years, but I'm definitely excited to finally be upgrading to this incredible machine.
Wow that's crazy. How has the battery held up on that? Notice the battery life being much shorter than when you first got it?
@Eric Bremer Oh yeah. God I miss those.
How has it been my guy?
I'd love to see reviewers more consistently take a moment to talk about pocketability, it's one thing to say a phone is "big" but are we talking so big that it is uncomfortable or impossible to sit while it rests in your pocket?
It's a big phone, u know the deal already. There are many small phones for peoples looking for pocketability. Not everyone have same needs.
@@obidean3964 nonsense.
Small phones are a rare breed.
Even the 12 mini is larger than the original se.
I would love something I could one hand in a rugged case.
I have an s20 ultra..and its fine in my front pocket..
@@darrin173 can you one hand it in a rugged case while hiking or doing 20kph downhill over rough terrain?
@@Ag3nt0fCha0s A Z Flip might be up your alley. That, or the Iphone 13 mini.
Looks way better then the iPhone
Maybe if you were blind
Nah, it just looks better @@AnonN-sr6uu
I'll never understand how can anyone find Samsung's interface complicated. It was dumbed down over the years and so many great features were removed just to make idiots understand it better :'-(.
The same here, I agree with you. You know what if you ask them what's complicated they can't pick one. It is the most simpler and customizable phone for every one. He said quote "too many options" what's wrong with having too many options?
@@ericmagana12 that's the problem, something you call non-sense purely because you don't use it could be someone's everyday feature. Anyway, let samsung figure that out because they have the usage statistics but stop crying your phone can do something that you don't need (that's directed towards people who actually do it).
@@ericmagana12 y is it nonsense tho? If u hide the extra features way too far then the ppl who regularly use them (basically those who have been using samsung devices for a while surely use a good lot of them) will get mad at all the extra steps u need to take. I don't understand y u guys get to mad when the extra stuff is there for the ppl who want it... Just let it stay there dude
@@ericmagana12 When Samsung done every new innovation they call them gimmick until Apple done it to get an approval that's how much they're biased but when Apple do something like a mag save they're talking about it all week and months coming as they created something out of this world.
IMO, if it came that close in this pre-release software, then any camera-oriented update will definitely make it the same or even exceed at times as compared to 12 Pro Max. And that's the bottom line I have got from almost all the camera comparisons videos dropped today, with most of them saying it takes better photos than 12 Pro, but the latter beats S21U in the video game.. Good job Samsung..!! You're finally back..!!
It's nice to watch all the spec-heavy reviews of a particular phone, but it's also refreshing coming to Dieter's opinion editorial-style video for something different.
My biggest issue with the S20+ was the status bar. The text couldn't be made larger, and it was all very tiny.
All reviews I seen so far for this phone are great.everybody is loving this phone with the screens,battery,camera's!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thank god the fingerprint scanner works with a mask on. Was worried about that for a second.
It was a knock at face unlock.
@@bennybolick1360 I'm aware 👍
@@john_hunter me too bro. I would've been SOO mad if I didn't work with a mask.
iPhone user, just picked up a 256GB Phantom Black S21 Ultra. I gotta say so far very impressed 👍🏻
For just over 300 bucks in January of 24, this phone is the phone to buy for the 💰
I love mine! ❤❤❤
The new Apple iPhone 21 Ultra...I mean Samsung S21. This is the year to switch for me since they are identical in features now, might as well try the other side now...no headphone no charger no SD card...wow lol
The sd card wasnt needed
And i wouldnt make a big deal about the charger but yeah headphone gone
Guys, do you think it's better to take advantage of the current deal with the galaxy buds or wait some more months with the depreciation of the phone (if it will depreciate)? Thankss
Samsung doesn't get enough credit for its ultrawide lenses. Consistency, plus details comparable to main lens.
Noice!
Generally iPhones and pixels are better cameras
@@porsche00fan Pixels and Iphones have more refined cameras, but no innovation. Google too is lacking behind the pack now.
Any one else pre-order their phones on the 14th only to be told they were get them later than people who can walk into a store and get them that didn't pre-order. I noticed it on the 20th and called Samsung and there guaranteed me 3 different times it would be the 29th. Then today I got a email saying feb 9th. So frustrating!!
Never knew Jurgen Klopp does phone reviews
Lmao 🤣🤣🤣
What wallpaper you use?
Ads in the built in weather app?! Everything looked so good until that point. For a phone this expensive, that’s shocking.
They have ads in all of their default apps, even the music player. It's ridiculous
Definitely Samsung Galaxy are super computers on hand n S21 is the super computer on hand for common man!
I have been with the NOTE 8 for 3 plus years n still it is super efficient n love it!
I am tempted to get the S21 Ultra, but, not as an upgrade; the NOTE 8 will be with me ; always!!! 🤝🙏👍
Love how your review actually includes the software. So many channels just do a hardware review
Stupid question but does this have MST Samsung Pay support?
I heard that the S21 and S21 Plus don't have it. I use MST all the time so I need it.
It doesn't I used it all the time too so I'm not upgrading.
A video from the Verge that isn't laughably biased towards Apple, what a pleasant surprise!
RCS - Samsung messages can now do RCS with Google Messages. They only thing it can't do at the moment is secure messages.
holy hell the lens flares on that iphone, what is going on?!
It’s a feature 😅
Don't you know that people purposefully install filters on their phone to get that vintage look?! 🤣
lol nah it's not a feature..couple of reviewers complained about it.
The photo has much more details though, see the cloud and the buildings far right on the pictures.
@@anismistry1 I agree the detail is on point for iphone except for macros, but it doesn't make up for a photo shot ruining orb (for me at least).
I just got my preordered S21 Ultra 512G from Verizon, and love it. It looks so cool, and is the same price as my 2 year old Note 9 512G when I got it, and is a smidgen narrower than my Note 9. A newer S Pen will be coming out later. I believe it is BT capable. I like the looks of the iPhone 12 Pro Max 512G, but like this one better. But like all my previous phones, I use the Otterbox Defender Pro case, Invisible Shield top screen protector, and my NiteIze XXL Hardshell belt clip holster. I will be getting the Galaxy Pro Buds next week when my local Honolulu Best Buy will have it in stock. Also, the S21 Ultra has the huge 5000 mAh battery, and 10G more RAM than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I previously had all the top Motorola Droid Phones until they went to the modular format, because it was better that the top iPhones of that time in many ways, then got my Pixel XL, and my Note 9 512G, which is still a great phone, but the battery may be going soon. All my previous phone batteries practically died after two years of use.
Long story short I cracked the screen on my s20 plus(silver,128gb), called Verizon/Warranty they did not have my variation of s20 plus so I got to upgrade to the s21 ultra for the $200 deductible(I had to pay either way). A solid win!! 👌
This is the type of review that set Dieter apart. I will miss this type of content by him.
an ad in bloatware kills the whole quality of a phone
Dieter, thx for the review. Only wish you had mentioned something, anything, about the sound quality. Well balanced or not between the earpiece and bottom-firing speaker? Deep, rich, or simply loud and tinny? Something, anything...
I'm getting 5 hours screen on time on my s21 ultra with 19 hours battery life. Exynos version. I think it's less than expected.
All the mentions about "if you know" you can make it better...how about a "how to" article to make it better? Like setting up Google Assistant instead of Bixby, using Android Message, etc, etc, etc.
What, Dieter praising Samsung? Is he high? Has he been kidnapped? Apple will not be pleased, bro. But this is the right thing to do. Hopefully not the last from you.
the difficulty in admitting the phone is the best (either apple or android) makes this video awkward ... i can almost hear the frustration in his breath hahahaha
@@omarseidu6182 At 16:04 he suddenly calls them 'equivalent' after going through all the extra camera options. Confusing but kind of typical for these reviews.
@@luc7976 been on iOS and macs ever since I started using any device, truth is android is matured now and most functionalities/features have plasteaued but Samsung is expecially pushing the barriers of form factor and actual innovation. I don't know why the reviewers keep hanging on apples nuts n not calling them out for putting out the same device with minimal improvement for years.
With no micro SD card on the new Galaxy S21, how do you recommend managing your Samsung galaxy phone memory
MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss, and Verge upload video on same topic at the same time. I appreciate this synchronization!👌👍
Welcome to embargo time. It's set by Samsung, not the channels.
That's how embargo works. Have your review ready by the exact time it's up and release. 🤔
Someone doesn't understand how embargo works.
I wish I knew if it has the Samsung Translation bugs that happen with Speech to text like my S7 does (I say Comma, it either spells out comma or prints "oh," Or if I say he, it'll print she, him or some random identifier). Or have they taught the S21 Ultra proper English grammar?
What do you mean you like the "new" square design from iphone? That is the same design as the 5/5s
They are Apple fanboys, no matter what phone comes they will make iPhone superior
Even though it comes with 5 years old design, screen, 60 hertz, slow charging, huge notch, and alll
@@santoshpal8835 How? He literally praised every aspect of the Galaxy S21 Ultra
So from what you're saying, Samsung finally stopped softening all pictures? Or is it just when it detects a face?
Even though most will use a form of protection on there phones be it skins, or cases. I wish Samsung would really give us more choices for colors on the ultra phones. I am tired of Black in whatever form, limiting your choice from a few to only one if you want a the most the phone can offer is just sad in this day and age. I do love watching your reviews!
I'm coming from an S10+, to upgrade to the S21, I pay more to get a thicker, bigger, more expensive phone without a headphone jack and micro-sd card slot. I have no interest in the 10x+ zoom cameras, but the battery life and screen is almost enough to consider an upgrade.
I'm also tempted to wait a year to see if they come up with a better design, but I'm also interested to see if the s21+ is enough of an upgrade to be worth it.
from an s10+? id say go for the jump, they fixed camera issues, battery issues and chipset issues as well, (its on par kinda with the new sd888) also pre order gets you that new buds which lookin at reviews is also better in mic and sound quality than the airpods pro, ive pre ordered myself
Everytime I come across verge videos I'm consistently reminded how this guy is the only person worth listening to at the verge
Check out Becca, she's also good
I don't have brand loyalty but I prefer Samsung to the different phones that I used. I have been upgrading every 2 years since the S4 cuz it used to take Samsung 2 years to come out with the next big update. Every year used to be a small update to the previous year.
This year is the first time I am not really enthusiastic about the phone.
I currently own the S10+. Besides the 120hz refresh rate that I've used on other phones and see that I can live without, I don't see a real reason to upgrade. I personally don't like the design. I prefered the Note 10's design and prism white color.
I don't see the fold getting cheaper for at least 1 or 2 years, and the Note might not happen this year.
Any thoughts?
Great camera review. Surprised they attached a phone to it though 😁
LOL! I guess that's a pretty accurate statement these days. Most reviews talk about the camera for half the video.
@@anthonyt425 What else should they talk about? Every phone is practically the same these days. For me thought, they should talk more about haptics. Although at this point, if it's not mentioned in a flagship phone review I just assume it is great.
@@aldelmontealdm just making an observation, nothing deep. Personally, I believe most Flagship phones at least can be summed up in less than 10 minutes.
zoom is not a samsung blow out, iphone captures sublte patterns of the tile @11:01
Zoom is an absolute Samsung blowout, just as software blur "portrait" shots are an iPhone blow out.
The hardware and how they are implemented make these two things hard facts.
@@leonfrancis3418 Contrasty detail yes samsung wins, but iphone captures subtle patterns, see 11:01. you notice detail in the tile better. this is because the iphone does better hdr and combines them better. this is classic of android phones too. i had huawei p30 pro and it's 40 MP camera captured less detail in situations that had complex detail than iphone 11 pro, like the grand canyon mixture of patterns of rocks and green cliff plants.
I ordered this last week. Mainly for the camera as I do photography. Looking forward to getting it. Coming from the huawei I loved this phone also. Camera is great.
Me too. Coming from a Huawei P30 Pro and mostly love it. Still not sure about letting it go lol
i'm thinking about getting the unlocked version from best buy and will be on verizon. How common is the overheating issue? I'm afraid to buy
It's only an issue when using the camera too long. Doing anything else on the phone from my experience will give you fairly normal temps for prolonged amount of times.
"If you know, it's great."
What exactly stops one from learning? These aren't hidden knowledge pools only shared with the worthy.
These are basic usage tips found everywhere.
A lot of people are lazy
I have a Galaxy S9 plus and I am thinking of upgrading to this. I wonder how good the sound is though one thing I wish was better on my phone is sound. I have a tablet that has dual speakers in does amazing sound and I would love to get that in a phone
So the "Best Android Phone" gets an 8.5 from Verge while the iPhone Max gets a 9? cool cool cool
Verge still gonna Verge
Ofc
Why would the best Android phone necessarily get the same score as the best iphone?
The RCS carries over if you have it active on your previous phone
I'm finally happy with the selfie cam quality in samsungs
I was confused by the comments until I got to the relevant point in the video. Bad form to make it seem like an uninstallable weather app with an ad on it equates to ads in the UI.
IMO, that should probably be cleaned up, or at the very least explained, because as you can tell from the comments it sends the wrong message to uninformed people mistaking this for a Xiaomi phone.
Dieter is the reason I even follow the verge.
Is it finally able to record 4K 60 fps video in HDR?
Cause with the S20 series you had to choose between 60 fps and HDR when recording 4K resolution video.
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The introduction is super 👌. This is the Samsung galaxy uhm hold on. 😅😅😅
Last time i was this early Dieter still reviewing Samsung S3
Would you recommend upgrading from a Pixel 3XL to the Galaxy S21 plus?
I wonder how many times he's going to say Apple and iPhone in this Samsung review...
Well that’s the phone to beat lol
those phones are the eternal rival who lead the market in this past 10years
actually we should all wait for the first big update for video and cpu optimizations and ofcourse everyone should wait for one plus 9 pro to get released and mi 11 pro etc. one thing for sure. the 1080p monitor on s21, s21+ killed them for the non average.
I just saw a samsung ultra ad before the video started and i was like didn’t i just skip this
Me too.
@@CarlosMartinez-ig6nl i see s21 ultra ads everywhere.
was SO close pulling the trigger on this one... but the BUILT-IN ADS on a $1K device totally killed it for me. The bloatware does it again!
I feel like the S21 and S21 plus are downgrades this year. Does the new price justify this?
They definitely are
You can't have it both ways. Last year we complained the price was too damn high, this year every phone is 200 bucks cheaper and we're complaining the non ultra models lost easy to lose stuff.
It's amazing how it all of these compression videos between Apple 12pro and Samsung, S21 Ultra the results are different, here it's the iphone that keeps the shadows, there it was the s21 ultra... seriously amazing.
I love when reviewers have an Apple Watch when reviewing android phones 😍
I really hate that
Does every Samsung phone review need to include so many comparisons to the iPhone? I get it, they’re competitors and any review should make one or two references to Apple phones, but the amount of screen time the iPhone gets here is ridiculous. You’re supposed to be talking about the s21, not the iPhone 12. These constant comparisons are also largely pointless: at this point, if you’re with Android you’re with Android, and vice versa with iPhones. The sales numbers don’t lie: not that many people switch phone ecosystems.
It’s telling that at the end of your review, you yourself state that nobody will be switching from iPhone to galaxy; why spend so much time talking about iPhones, then? With a phone this feature-packed, think of all the additional things you could’ve talked about were you not discussing the 12 pro max in a galaxy review.
Just my two cents, anyway.
Samsung: Look at these idiots at apple, removing the headphone jack ... actually write that down
Samsung: Look at these idiots at apple, removing the charge brick ... actually write that down
Then proceeds to make the S21 plastic and removes micro-sd and MST all in the same year yikes bro
the night shot comparison between s21 ultra and 12 pro max seem weird. or is it the name swap?
I’m thinking about switching from my iPhone 11 Pro Max. It’s something new 😬
Good idea
You won't be sorry. I switched from an iPhone 6s plus to a Galaxy S10 plus and I am so glad I did! I just ordered my S21 Ultra 5g last night and I can't wait to get it! ✌🏻😊
8 months later it is still the best android phone in the market and the best screen on any phone.
when it's reviewed by Dieter, it's absolutely good.
Worth mentioning, Samsung for portrait mode uses the main wide lens and iPhone uses the telephoto. Makes them look very different
I don't agree on the fact that Dieter you are old.. you're a young and energetic happy go man..😁 Great review❤️
Use it for like an year and THEN tell me if there is any lag.
Note 10 Lite (my friends) already lagging so much. Dropping frames and stuttering.
For the S21 review, do you miss the extra camera features of the ultra?
I really like The Verge's reviews. I wish, however, and this applies to all tech reviewers, that they would go deeper into camera image processing. Stuff like over-sharpening, exposure, perceived detail without zooming in, skin tones, artifacting etc. I don't think this is too much for anyone. The channels may be trying to keep it simple for the average people who are not nerds like us looking and even demanding for it in the comments. I understand that the average guy who buys a phone every 3 years does not even look at RUclips reviews, but this knowledge needs to be expanded. Most may not need to know or may even get bored or potentially never watch again, but there are still many who would appreciate this. Our mothers, fathers, cousins who are not into tech do not know or understand image processing much. If they start knowing more, these brands will start focusing on these things and then the products will become better for all of us. Nerds included.
... Considering how cameras are the de facto most important and influential aspect of buying a new phone these days, reviews just glossing over them is just unjustified.
why you talking about iPhones so much?
Verge is Pro Apple. They are just now coming around to Android.
Cause the iPhone is it's closest competitor.
Why do you say ex instead of times when referring to zoom? It’s a multiplication. For eg if you see 3 x 2 do you say 3 ex 2 or do you say 3 times 2?
Dieter has to be one of the best reviewer in the market, cheers! Finally Samsung flagship is back and 2021 is gonna be a challenging years for remaining smartphone makers but competition always benefits end consumers like us and more than happy to see that happening!
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I hope Samsung will bring back the SD card in the galaxy S22, next year, especially if your gonna be shooting 8k and 4k...
Biggest question: are all the non super duper 108mega pixels the same in the ultra vs non ultra. And when tested for night vision, portrait and video do they perform the same
Watch in 1,25x speed. Thank me later.
Man how you put the google feed on one ui 3.0?