Still going strong with the note ultra for 2 years...haven't found a big enough reason to upgrade. At this point almost any flagship phone are the same speed and power wise so whats the point. This might be the phone I stick to till it breaks. Foldable phones are not there yet with the crease down the middle and reliability issues. So here's to many more years with the note ultra. 👍
All they are doing now is taking features away. No sd card slot, no charging brick in the box, no meaningfully faster processor or better cameras, no better ui or design features = no thanks ill keep my phone
@@andrewn924 Cameras are better, though I supposed if you added in "no meaningfully better" for the cameras as well then..... maybe yeah. But the s22ultra is a bit better in quite a few ways. ALTHOUGH I agree with you on that damn lack of an SD card. I can deal with no headphone jack and some things, but the SD card slot is the only thing - at this point though I might change my mind - that is stopping me from just getting the 22u right now. Not even the price, they have it "renewed/literal new condition" on amazon for under 800 right now. If it just had the f**king sd card slot they would have made a new customer.. but IDK I won't pay that much more for the 512 and thats the only way to ensure I DEFINITELY never run out of space. It is annoying really because they do it to save THEMSELVES money, and to ensure WE PAY MORE. That is why its f**ked up to me. not very "lifeblood focused" in my opinion. Lifeblood = Customers.
3:32 I'm still holding onto this phone, biggest reason being the SD card expansion. I have a huge library of music and storing all my mp3 files on a 1TB SD card instead of the internal memory is important to me
Still using my ultra after 2 years. Absolutely the best phone I've ever owned!!! Has not lost any of its energy and I still think it's a fantastic looking phone . I will be holding on to this phone for a while longer. No desire to switch at all 👍👍❤️
I'm still holding my Note 20 Ultra since it was release and I must it is a timless design looking phone. The cameras, the design, the sofware integration, the screen and you name its all had me sold when I had the Galaxy S8. Thank Goodness I went with it than the Z fold 2 at the time.
I had the Note 20 ultra last year. Fell in love with it. Been a Note fan since the note 5, and had a note 9 for like 2 years before I went to an S10. That was a big regret so I gave the S10 to my partner, then went for the Note 20 Ultra. I tried the Fold 2 and gave the Note 20 Ultra to my partner, bit eventually I got back to the Note. Will be rocking this until the S22U gets a successor and maybe, the difference will be so big I will opt for an upgrade.
Still enjoying mine! Hoping they keep the updates rolling out for the 4 years they said they'd have on the 21 and 22 series, not the 3 they originally said on the 20 series.
Actually at the time Samsung made a big deal about supporting the No20 for much longer... out of Nowhere they have walked it back to 3yrs. That's bs, but Typical of Samsung. They basically do Whatever they want, flouting our FTC laws. In this case, they want to Erase the Note name, and platform. They've realized that the only way to increase volume sales is to remove their Do All product. It's the exact same reason that you cannot get a regular Station Wagon from Toyota. -But at least Toyota respects their customers and plays by American trade rules ~
To be honest, it doesn't really matter if they do or don't. Your Note20 Ultra won't do any new tricks even if it gets 5 new Android versions. It'll still have the same processor and camera. Nowadays new android version really only mean slight UI improvements, maybe some new navigational gestures. But let's face it, we already know how to use everything on our phones in the most efficient way so any new changes won't really improve our life or how we use our phones. Whatever UI or optimization improvement they bring, it won't even save you as much time as you spent writing that comment 🤔. The only single reason I like long software support is that I look forward to getting something new, like if I was a kid unwrapping a present 😀. And the joy is over the moment I install the update, because I already know the update won't really improve my life anyway, and now there's nothing to look forward to for another year until new Android version releases 😅.
Great content. I've had my note20 ultra brand new for a year now. And still love it. It's real fast and smooth, especially when you turn off animations in the developer settings. And with 1UI 5.0. and Android 13 even if that's the last major update. It will still be good for another year or two. And it will still get more security updates even after the last Android update. If the s23 ultra knocks my socks off maybe I'll think about trading in my note20 ultra Maybe.
I'm gonna rock my note 20 ultra until it stops receiving security updates. It's still powerful and it does every thing that I need it to do. From being a phone to a gaming/emulation machine. It still runs fast and flawlessly for me.
I'm with you on this. The S22 Ultra was tempting, but without the SD card support it's a total deal breaker for me. And there's no way I'm spending hundreds more to add more native storage if I'm still unable to expand it later without plugging something in.
@@jibnerjuarez4288 I wouldn’t pay over 500 personally but if you’re asking about the Note 20 Ultra and it’s unlocked then that’s not too ridiculously overpriced. Also depends where you’re buying from. I snagged mine on eBay for a little over 400 open box a few months back.
@@RirtyDascal the thing I see it’s that it’s unlocked and comes with everything and the phone has its plastic it’s basically untouched besides the box being opened it’s 128gb
@@jibnerjuarez4288 they’re great phones and I’m certainly happy with mine. I’d use it with the display at the FHD+ setting with the high refresh rate to help save ya some battery life. If you can’t find a better deal where you’re at then I’d probably buy it. It runs android 13 great and one ui 5.0 is a nice little upgrade to the software. If you need the sd card slot and prefer to have an s pen then this is the phone for you at the moment. If you can live without either, there are plenty of phone fishies in the electronics sea out there.
I'm still using mine, I got my Note 20 Ultra 7 months ago over the S22 Ultra because I wanted the SD card slot. I love this phone and don't see myself upgrading for a very long time.
I'm from the old school and the Note series is the best phone I've ever had in my life. I bought a Note 3 in 2012 and continued to use it until 2020. I bought the the Note 20 ultra in 2020 and it's still just as good if not better than many phones today. Samsung has created the best investments for me and many people.
I had to change the screen because of the green lines, it cost me almost $250 dollars which is the cheapest btw. in samsung stores they were charging me at almost $350.
I got my note 20 ultra in January 2021 on a 3 year contract. So, it runs out January 2024. I have no had a single problem with my device. I have run out of space for my movies, but just delete old ones and live without a massive film collection. I mean it hasn't so much as frozen once. It just works everytime, all the time. I literally use it as a WiFi device for my house as I have unlimited data, and I get 5g in my home. So I set the mobile hotshot on and run my xbox and laptop from it. I use around 200gig of data a month sometimes alot more. The phone just doesn't know the meaning of "can't do that" or "doesn't compute." The thing is a god damb tank when it comes to software, and also its built like a tank too. I've dropped it down staircases, out of car windows while driving, and I use the flashlight as a nightlight every single night. The phone is all and more I could ask for.
@theDRIPg0d only up to 1 tb.. I have a huge film collection, 512gb built in memory and 1tb extra gets filled up very quick with pictures, videos, and movies all put together. I have nearly 5 years' worth of stuff on my nearly 3 year old phone. Stuff carried over from my old device's, videos and pictures. The add another 3 years worth of videos, pics, and a massive movie selection, 1.5tb is not a lot.
I bought one last year on sale with trade in from the Samsung store and love it. The "domino" for the cameras has not been an issue since I always have it in a case.
My last Note was the 3 and it still works well just slow to a crawl and OS prevents me from current app updates. Currently on a Pixel 4a5G and I do miss the Note series being discontinued.
It does really feel like Samsung didn't really discontinue the Note. I mean, yes, they discontinued the Note name, but the S22 Ultra is basically a 2022 Note (I even call it as such).
I've been rocking one for almost a year now. Other than the battery being really poor (Exynos version), the phone is outstanding. It even catches people's attention nowadays.
@@rafe8826 Crazy to know I'm not alone! Thinking about having the battery replaced after 2 years, but I wonder if it makes sense because the batteries that Samsung still has will also be a year old.
Bought mine in march for around $700 (only because I wanted a screen with zero scratches) and im loving it, expandable storage and a 7inch screen is what I wanted in a phone and this doesn't disappoint. Its so good that it made my mom jealous and now she wants one to 😂
I finally bought the Note 20 Ultra. I bought it from Amazon for $459. Mystic Bronze. So much to learn. I still have my iPhone 8 Plus. I am looking forward to learning all about it. I like the S-pen and expandable storage.
Love my Note 20 Ultra. Hoping and praying Samsung rethinks it’s decision to cancel note phones! Gonna rock this baby till it won’t rock anymore. Hubby just (2 days ago) upgraded from the Note 8 to the 23+. I’m going to stay with this phones just as long!
Bought it in August 2020, My note 20 ultra 5G is still going strong. Looks and feel as good as day 1. Will see if S23 ultra brings in some significant upgrade or not. It's sad that note 20 ultra won't get Android 14 even when it's more than capable of handling that os upgrade. Samsung should have included Note 20 Ultra as well with S21 series in 4 year os and 5 year security updates policy !
Samsung surprisingly sent security and other updates to older devices and I always thought that they'll surprise us with extended os updates to the note 20 ultra as it's specs are close to s21 and s22. Hope they will do it.
I had the S10 for almost 3 years and recently switched to Note 20 ultra. The size is something I need to get used to but so far it's been a really great phone. I didn't trade in my S10 cuz it's a great backup phone but I was able to get the Note for around $500 from Amazon, it came with a quick charger and I have up to 90 days if I ever want to return it.
Got my s10 5g still last phone with a headphone jack lol and then upgraded to s22 ultra I'm loving the new 2x Dynamic Amoled 6.8" Screen have to say I love the 1750nitts of brightness my old one has 1200 I think
Just bought one 2 weeks ago to replace my Note 9 as my daily driver. Minus the finicky fingerprint sensor, I love it. Sure it doesn't have the iris scanner, headphone jack, or heart rate sensor of my note 9, but I don't use those either, so it doesn't bug me.
My wife is over the moon that I've stayed with one phone for more than two years and I have no intention of moving on from my Note 20 Ultra anytime soon. In fact, I'm just learning more about it to use for my own content creation. It's an amazing device.
I still find it great after two years compared to many flagships.. I got a new one yesterday and it hooked me instantly.. Don't see much of a problem with battery or processor, but I think I may be limited after one year if they stop further major software update.. Cause right now I feel it very useful as my portable digital world and I plan using it for much longer
I love mine. bought it in October 2020. it's a hongkong import to the uk with the snapdragon processor and its still in mint condition. I have a spigen case and gel screen cover which was a bit of a pain to Line up on the screen but keeps the phone in tip top shape. battery life is still great. 2 days full use with music and browsing. I see no need to upgrade anytime soon as it's still got the power and it still looks great 2 years on.
I've had my 20 Ultra for almost 2 years. The only thing I can say is WOW! Literally the only issues I've seen as a POWER user is * fingerprint reader not always working on first swipe. ( since day 1) * battery needs recharge once a day now. (It is almost 2 years old though) Final thought on the best phone (imo) Samsung has has released to date. Winner.
I purchased the Note 20 Ultra refurbished back in July from Amazon but it cost $800. They had other cheaper versions, but this one came with a new battery and the full 12 month warranty. The reason that I didn't chose the S22 was it no longer offered the removable card slot. Something I feel no flagship phone should be without. And certainly if you consider it a Pro version. If you use your phone to take important photos or video, you need the assurance of a removable drive.
I'm receiving mine tomorrow. Bought it in excellent used condition off eBay for $420 + taxes. I had an S10+ that I passed on to my father, and I can't see myself affording a recent flagship anytime soon. I love big phones, and I wanted at least a 5X optical zoom, so "Note 20 Ultra" it is. I hope I love it. :)
Been having this for 2 years, ran as a daily heres my tea. It's been running excellent! The SD card slot is awesome as I'm into photography and that transfer is lightning fast. Camera is awesome and the PRO option is 👌 Had a BSOD a year in, and im a lucky one to survive it, after 3 days of pure fear. It's not a deal breaker, but definitely a fear factor No gluegate, but people say it's common on the N20U Great phone overall!
The Best phone I've ever owned! It's literally a beast. I was able to do all my new hire package without printing any papers. This phone let me fill out the forms with the stylus! Impressed is an understatement!
I paid $1449- for my No20U, it's the 512gb version, so 4xs as much memory as the standard ones. Snapdragon model. Love the thing... perfect device. Battery, speed... everything works flawlessly after 2yrs. Original Note user here... and Palm Pilot b4 that... all the way back to Mattel' Auto Race, the first handheld device ever sold ('76), which i still have. No20u, right now, used- is a steal 👍 ~
@KDBr04 I'm not sure how long i get.. i don't let it get too low (keep it between around 40-85%). But i would say i get at Least 5-6hrs. It's a very heavily used Snapdragon. But the battery has been well cared for, never let to get too hot, especially while charging in the summertime. If the battery is hot, Don't plug it in. Screen off and let it cool, Then plug it in. Hope that helps👍
@@georgehofgren6123 I never really paid attention to heat, only to battery %. Noticed the heat but still used it. That's why my battery is so degraded I guess
Yes, heat hurts your battery. At least now you know.... It takes even longer to feel it with a case on the phone. If it helps, in the summer, when the phone is already getting hot and i need to charge it, i put it under a fan. Also, there is a setting where you can have you phone stop charging @ 85%. When the phone attempts to get that last bit of charge into the battery, that also heats it up. Once it's @ 85%, I keep it plugged in. The phone generally will keep it there while I use it and not get warm ~
Just bought one. 512gb. My first upgrade since my note 8, what's surprisingly still operates well. So I can only imagine that I will get several years out of a sub $500 phone... With plenty of storage..😊😊
Now I started my cellphone journey jumping from iPhone XR, 11PM to N20U I've had this phone for 2 years and it's hands down the best phone I've ever had. Software amazing and I'm glad it's going to receive updates. As a musician the note and SPEN ARE PERFECT FOR ME. HARDWARE AND CAMERA ARE A DIME! Bump aside it's mighty. My only issue after ownership is the battery life, it could be better. I usually run adaptive mode along with full resolution 60 refresh rate. But I'm very happy with my phone. I was thinking about upgrading to the new 14 or at least the 13 series because I don't want to sacrifice my sim lol fuck that. I did however just purchased a refurbished iPhone from BM just to get a taste of ios again. I've always liked the coral XR color never had it 😌
Well, how about Note9 in 2023? I still use it and works fine. A unique feature and I use it most: iris scanner. So secure. No problem with amoled and anything, but only battery and that's normal for years of usage. Also bit hot when downloading in high speed internet connection. I think it's still good for 2023. Oh yeah, I bought Note9 brand new when it launched up until now. Keep up the good work, Samsung. You've made a great smartpone.
In hindsight, I actually like the camera hump. I used to think big cameras were hideous, but here I am using the Zenfone 9 and I've grown to love them.
I actually had the blessing of getting the note 20 ultra Oct 22 and I've been nothing but pleased. I got it in white. This one of samsung best phones. Camera, screen,audio and it's fast pretty near perfect.
N20U is still king. I’ve had mine for 2 years and a heavy user. S21,S22 and ZFolds cannot compete! I’m rocking this phone till the wheels fall off lol!!!
I'm still using my note 20 ultra, and I don't see any reason whatsoever to spend another 1300$+ tax to buy another phone with close to non existent upgrade. For those who don't use top of the line up phones, this would still be their dream phone even in 5 years to come. There isn't no apple phone that can compete with the beautiful display that the note 20 ultra has including the iPhone 14 pro max... This display more than enough for any human being on earth.. Colorful Bright enough Big if not the biggest on any flagship on planet eart Attractive from any angle Man this thing is build like a tank, with a rugged look and the beauty sofestication... *I will keep it and wait for iPhone 17 pro max*
Yes I know that it's a very good phone for the price that you're getting it today but the American price and the Canadian price is still on the pricey side we are paying in Canada if we choose this phone $800 if you get it on the Amazon it should be around $500 but then there is the exchange rate if it's Canadian so it ends up costing you $650 to $700 that's my take on that thank you
Great video. Just picked one up for under $400 recently in great condition. I believe that's Q4 2022 steal going for a still current, flagship spec, used phone. Been rocking used phones for years now, and just couldn't bring myself to drop 4 figures on new phone yet. The Fold 4 tempted me, but I think we are due to see a major refresh in the next model or so. Then I'll see how much I can get for a trade-in on this guy. Wouldn't have been forced to upgrade if my current used workhorse, a Razer Phone 2, didn't kill it's usb-c port. But that one I got for $119 a year ago, so I think it earned it's value.
Just grabbed one in GOOD condition for $300. The cell phone market is legit these days. I refuse to shell out $1000. I'm hard on my phones, they never make it past 2 years. So a new phone is dumb
@@PeacefulPariah So you bought a hard used 2 year old phone & you think you'll get 2 more years of hard use out of it? Not likely. Battery, creen burn 1 more year security update.
Singapore here and I still love my 2 yr old Ultra Note 20. I do abuse my battery by using laptop charger to super fast charge during work so battery drains faster in the last 3 weeks. Thinking of changing battery.
Man this is certainly the best phone i ever had. It works exactly like in the first day i got it. I can also get at least 10 to 12 hours of battery. This is how a flagship should feel like.
Does anybody know what the " deal is" when you multiple tap on the Android version 13 you get that clock widget where you can spin the hands around❓🤔 Why is that ❓🤔 What's it meant to do ❓🤔
My screen got really scratched up. Shame on me for not having a screen protector, but didn't really expect it to get this bad. (although it's almost 2 years.). The battery also needs a charge once a day. I'm pretty happy with it though. It suits my needs. Could be a decent value if you're looking for a refurbished one.
I got my note imported for the Snapdragon 2 years ago and I have no desire to upgrade, absolute beast of a phone, and I just bought one for my missus for her birthday last week for less than half the price of the s22 ultra
Same here. I cracked my Note 10+ screen (love this phone), the problem is do I want to pay $300 bucks to replace the screen or buy a Note 20 ultra for $400 more at $700 bucks.
My favorite feature about this phone is still Samsung Pay's MST for paying at places that don't have NFC readers. The cashiers always roll their eyes and say, "Sorry, we don't take Apple/Google/Samsung Pay". And then I lock eyes with them, slowly move my phone to the card reader and listen for the beep. I love to see their faces when it works! It's really too bad Samsung pulled the plug on it for all newer phones. They should've kept it around til at least 2028 when Visa/MasterCard shut down stripe tech in favor of chip readers.
What do you mean "revisit"?? I immediately fell in love with the Note 20 Ultra that I'm using it to this day and even to type this comment!! I love it so much that I didn't even think about thinking about getting the S22!
Typing on a Note 20 Ultra, love this thing so much i bought another one in the Bronze to go along with my white one Snapdragon version feels like a different phone to the Exynos one, hopefully this thing keeps working for me for at least two more years
I just bought a refurbished Note20 Ultra for the very reason you described at the end of the video: Was looking at Pixel 6a, always wanted a Note so thought I'd see how much these were going for! This thing flies, I normally root and flash custom ROMs on my phone but the amount of customization out of the box in OneUI has meant there's no need. Maybe when Android 14 comes out I'll reconsider, doesn't seem like a huge ROM scene though.
I had a Note 8 for years and years, it finally gave up the ghost. Fortunately I have been paying the insurance on it. I was upgraded to a Note 20, a couple of months ago, absolutely love it.
I'm really thinking about buying one but I've heard stories of green lines appearing on the screen. Is yours affected by that? & what should I do to avoid the green lines?
got the bronze should i buy another note 20u open box for 580usd in white? really liked it im not ready to spend over 1000 for s22U with weaker speakers
I still use my note 20 ultra till this day! I use it along with my S22 Ultra! In fact my note 8, 9 and10 plus are still going strong! 🤗 If I hadn't given my note 4 away that would still be going strong too! 😆
I have 2 complaints with mine - the side touch thing is a pain in the ass if you dont have it in some sort of case. And the 2nd - this isnt really a "phone" thing but, the floating smart view button while screen mirroring is constantly in the way when im trying to do things on the phone. (Cant find any way to get rid of it). Other than that - great phone 👍🏻
I'm still rocking mine! This is the truly last great phone although I miss the headphone jack dearly. I wish the phone had a better main camera but overall it's the best phone ever
I picked up Note 20 Ultra like five months ago, and I was not dissapointed. Design is beautiful even today, and performance is still amazing, and on par with phones that came out just recently. Only thing which could be better is battery, since I have Exynos version, but it still gets me through the day, so I don't mind it too much.
@@krane15 use a 10,000mah zerolemon battery case it would turn into a device that you wouldnt ask for more battery. my point is to think that theres something like this if they did manage to put atleast 6000 or 7000mah on a phone it couldve been better since theyre capable of doing it. im not saying zerolemon and smartphone companies are the same. just saying its possible to put bigger batteries
Just upgraded from my trusty Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra and its astounding how the old Note holds up. The camera and overall performance of the S23 Ultra is miles ahead but in all other areas the Note keeps up. Loved that phone and glad it's genetics live on the the S line! Can't go without my Spen!
![Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs S22 Ultra - Which is better? [2022]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/B8n-AHGw9QI/mqdefault.jpg)
Still going strong with the note ultra for 2 years...haven't found a big enough reason to upgrade. At this point almost any flagship phone are the same speed and power wise so whats the point. This might be the phone I stick to till it breaks. Foldable phones are not there yet with the crease down the middle and reliability issues. So here's to many more years with the note ultra. 👍
I said the same thing. I keep thinking "well maybe when the S23 drops". But that isnt guaranteed still. As of now i really dont see any reason
Same thing for my Note 10+
All they are doing now is taking features away. No sd card slot, no charging brick in the box, no meaningfully faster processor or better cameras, no better ui or design features = no thanks ill keep my phone
@@andrewn924 Cameras are better, though I supposed if you added in "no meaningfully better" for the cameras as well then..... maybe yeah. But the s22ultra is a bit better in quite a few ways. ALTHOUGH I agree with you on that damn lack of an SD card. I can deal with no headphone jack and some things, but the SD card slot is the only thing - at this point though I might change my mind - that is stopping me from just getting the 22u right now. Not even the price, they have it "renewed/literal new condition" on amazon for under 800 right now. If it just had the f**king sd card slot they would have made a new customer.. but IDK I won't pay that much more for the 512 and thats the only way to ensure I DEFINITELY never run out of space. It is annoying really because they do it to save THEMSELVES money, and to ensure WE PAY MORE. That is why its f**ked up to me. not very "lifeblood focused" in my opinion. Lifeblood = Customers.
But u shouldn't buy it if ur looking 4 a phone just because of long javity of this phone is coming to an end
Finally I can write somewhere "watching on my Note20 Ultra 5G".
Ditto 🤭
3:32 I'm still holding onto this phone, biggest reason being the SD card expansion. I have a huge library of music and storing all my mp3 files on a 1TB SD card instead of the internal memory is important to me
Hello yeah. Big facts
Time to move beyond MP3. Even with ultra quality, 1TB can still hold thousands of titles.
me too ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Still using my ultra after 2 years. Absolutely the best phone I've ever owned!!! Has not lost any of its energy and I still think it's a fantastic looking phone . I will be holding on to this phone for a while longer. No desire to switch at all 👍👍❤️
This! I love my note 20 ultra. Best phone I've ever owned. Haven't had any issues at all
S10 has been brilliant for me. My next phone is note 20 ultra 5g. I'm skipping the s23.
@@samwbh6951 have u got it? I'm thinking to get one too
@@samwbh6951 have you get it how does it work
I'm still holding my Note 20 Ultra since it was release and I must it is a timless design looking phone. The cameras, the design, the sofware integration, the screen and you name its all had me sold when I had the Galaxy S8. Thank Goodness I went with it than the Z fold 2 at the time.
This will be my next phone for sure...currently still running note 9 since it was released. Note 9 still runs great👍
I had the Note 20 ultra last year. Fell in love with it. Been a Note fan since the note 5, and had a note 9 for like 2 years before I went to an S10.
That was a big regret so I gave the S10 to my partner, then went for the Note 20 Ultra.
I tried the Fold 2 and gave the Note 20 Ultra to my partner, bit eventually I got back to the Note.
Will be rocking this until the S22U gets a successor and maybe, the difference will be so big I will opt for an upgrade.
Still enjoying mine! Hoping they keep the updates rolling out for the 4 years they said they'd have on the 21 and 22 series, not the 3 they originally said on the 20 series.
What's new? Since day one Samsung is giving 4 years of software update
Actually at the time Samsung made a big deal about supporting the No20 for much longer... out of Nowhere they have walked it back to 3yrs. That's bs, but Typical of Samsung. They basically do Whatever they want, flouting our FTC laws. In this case, they want to Erase the Note name, and platform. They've realized that the only way to increase volume sales is to remove their Do All product. It's the exact same reason that you cannot get a regular Station Wagon from Toyota. -But at least Toyota respects their customers and plays by American trade rules ~
@@TechnicalUsama not the main Android updates though
To be honest, it doesn't really matter if they do or don't. Your Note20 Ultra won't do any new tricks even if it gets 5 new Android versions. It'll still have the same processor and camera. Nowadays new android version really only mean slight UI improvements, maybe some new navigational gestures. But let's face it, we already know how to use everything on our phones in the most efficient way so any new changes won't really improve our life or how we use our phones. Whatever UI or optimization improvement they bring, it won't even save you as much time as you spent writing that comment 🤔. The only single reason I like long software support is that I look forward to getting something new, like if I was a kid unwrapping a present 😀. And the joy is over the moment I install the update, because I already know the update won't really improve my life anyway, and now there's nothing to look forward to for another year until new Android version releases 😅.
If we are lucky, five years of security patches like they did for s7.
Love the Note 9, 10+, and 20 Ultra!! Best of the beasts!
Great content. I've had my note20 ultra brand new for a year now. And still love it. It's real fast and smooth, especially when you turn off animations in the developer settings. And with 1UI 5.0. and Android 13 even if that's the last major update. It will still be good for another year or two. And it will still get more security updates even after the last Android update. If the s23 ultra knocks my socks off maybe I'll think about trading in my note20 ultra Maybe.
I'm gonna rock my note 20 ultra until it stops receiving security updates. It's still powerful and it does every thing that I need it to do. From being a phone to a gaming/emulation machine. It still runs fast and flawlessly for me.
I can't upgrade from the Note 20U. I still need my SD card. And this phone has been a beast since day one.
I'm with you on this. The S22 Ultra was tempting, but without the SD card support it's a total deal breaker for me. And there's no way I'm spending hundreds more to add more native storage if I'm still unable to expand it later without plugging something in.
Do you think 525 is worth it for a sealed one?
@@jibnerjuarez4288 I wouldn’t pay over 500 personally but if you’re asking about the Note 20 Ultra and it’s unlocked then that’s not too ridiculously overpriced. Also depends where you’re buying from. I snagged mine on eBay for a little over 400 open box a few months back.
@@RirtyDascal the thing I see it’s that it’s unlocked and comes with everything and the phone has its plastic it’s basically untouched besides the box being opened it’s 128gb
@@jibnerjuarez4288 they’re great phones and I’m certainly happy with mine. I’d use it with the display at the FHD+ setting with the high refresh rate to help save ya some battery life. If you can’t find a better deal where you’re at then I’d probably buy it. It runs android 13 great and one ui 5.0 is a nice little upgrade to the software. If you need the sd card slot and prefer to have an s pen then this is the phone for you at the moment. If you can live without either, there are plenty of phone fishies in the electronics sea out there.
I'm still using mine, I got my Note 20 Ultra 7 months ago over the S22 Ultra because I wanted the SD card slot. I love this phone and don't see myself upgrading for a very long time.
Rocking my note 10 plus 5g still runs great probly gonna keep using for the next 5 to 10 years
Well.. 3yrs in, It now has nice fancy green vertical lines spontaneously appearing every couple of weeks....FMLines.
I'm from the old school and the Note series is the best phone I've ever had in my life. I bought a Note 3 in 2012 and continued to use it until 2020. I bought the the Note 20 ultra in 2020 and it's still just as good if not better than many phones today. Samsung has created the best investments for me and many people.
Note range has been good. Note 20 is the bomb 💣
I had to change the screen because of the green lines, it cost me almost $250 dollars which is the cheapest btw. in samsung stores they were charging me at almost $350.
I got my note 20 ultra in January 2021 on a 3 year contract. So, it runs out January 2024. I have no had a single problem with my device. I have run out of space for my movies, but just delete old ones and live without a massive film collection. I mean it hasn't so much as frozen once. It just works everytime, all the time. I literally use it as a WiFi device for my house as I have unlimited data, and I get 5g in my home. So I set the mobile hotshot on and run my xbox and laptop from it. I use around 200gig of data a month sometimes alot more. The phone just doesn't know the meaning of "can't do that" or "doesn't compute." The thing is a god damb tank when it comes to software, and also its built like a tank too. I've dropped it down staircases, out of car windows while driving, and I use the flashlight as a nightlight every single night. The phone is all and more I could ask for.
Run out of space?? U can put an SD card an expand your memory.
@theDRIPg0d only up to 1 tb.. I have a huge film collection, 512gb built in memory and 1tb extra gets filled up very quick with pictures, videos, and movies all put together. I have nearly 5 years' worth of stuff on my nearly 3 year old phone. Stuff carried over from my old device's, videos and pictures. The add another 3 years worth of videos, pics, and a massive movie selection, 1.5tb is not a lot.
I bought one last year on sale with trade in from the Samsung store and love it. The "domino" for the cameras has not been an issue since I always have it in a case.
My last Note was the 3 and it still works well just slow to a crawl and OS prevents me from current app updates. Currently on a Pixel 4a5G and I do miss the Note series being discontinued.
It does really feel like Samsung didn't really discontinue the Note. I mean, yes, they discontinued the Note name, but the S22 Ultra is basically a 2022 Note (I even call it as such).
The S22 ultra is the new NOTE. Good news.
I've been rocking one for almost a year now. Other than the battery being really poor (Exynos version), the phone is outstanding. It even catches people's attention nowadays.
Yup for me especially when playing youtube or games, so I mitigate that by carrying a small power bank everytime.
@@rafe8826
Im on the same boat.
The Samsung Note 20 Ultra is truly timeless!
yeah, same,my only issue is battery,other than that its a great phone
@@rafe8826 Crazy to know I'm not alone! Thinking about having the battery replaced after 2 years, but I wonder if it makes sense because the batteries that Samsung still has will also be a year old.
Ordered this last week, i love lote. And this is the last note. And i think the last samsung phone with an sd card slot.
Me puedes decir dónde lo compraste por favor?
Bought mine in march for around $700 (only because I wanted a screen with zero scratches) and im loving it, expandable storage and a 7inch screen is what I wanted in a phone and this doesn't disappoint. Its so good that it made my mom jealous and now she wants one to 😂
Same to all of the above. Mine says refurbished, but its like new.
I finally bought the Note 20 Ultra. I bought it from Amazon for $459. Mystic Bronze. So much to learn. I still have my iPhone 8 Plus. I am looking forward to learning all about it. I like the S-pen and expandable storage.
My current device, holding up great
Thank you for remembering on the last classic Note. Still a great phone. Loved this color the most. Thank God I have a fold 2 with the same color.
The new Notes are s22 ultra & S23 ultra.🤑🤣
Love my Note 20 Ultra. Hoping and praying Samsung rethinks it’s decision to cancel note phones! Gonna rock this baby till it won’t rock anymore. Hubby just (2 days ago) upgraded from the Note 8 to the 23+. I’m going to stay with this phones just as long!
Watching while using my Note 8😊
Bought it in August 2020, My note 20 ultra 5G is still going strong. Looks and feel as good as day 1. Will see if S23 ultra brings in some significant upgrade or not. It's sad that note 20 ultra won't get Android 14 even when it's more than capable of handling that os upgrade. Samsung should have included Note 20 Ultra as well with S21 series in 4 year os and 5 year security updates policy !
Samsung surprisingly sent security and other updates to older devices and I always thought that they'll surprise us with extended os updates to the note 20 ultra as it's specs are close to s21 and s22.
Hope they will do it.
I use it more than my s22u honestly. I love the feel of the s22u, but I always find myself grabbing the trusty old n20u
I had the S10 for almost 3 years and recently switched to Note 20 ultra. The size is something I need to get used to but so far it's been a really great phone. I didn't trade in my S10 cuz it's a great backup phone but I was able to get the Note for around $500 from Amazon, it came with a quick charger and I have up to 90 days if I ever want to return it.
Remember to charge it once in a while xd, so battery doesnt swell up
I'm willing to bet that you're not going to be returning it because you're gunna fall in love with it! Lmao. I did!
Got my s10 5g still last phone with a headphone jack lol and then upgraded to s22 ultra I'm loving the new 2x Dynamic Amoled 6.8" Screen have to say I love the 1750nitts of brightness my old one has 1200 I think
@@Dark-dx1kv I still use it on a daily when I'm at home.
U should've waited for black friday, boxing or s23 ultra release and gotten the s22 ultra because the note 20 is being obsolete in few months.
Still using mine! Still no need or feeling to upgrade. 💪
Just bought one 2 weeks ago to replace my Note 9 as my daily driver. Minus the finicky fingerprint sensor, I love it. Sure it doesn't have the iris scanner, headphone jack, or heart rate sensor of my note 9, but I don't use those either, so it doesn't bug me.
Using it for 2 years, ultimate package..great camera, memory, cpu ,display , size and sd card slot 😀
My wife is over the moon that I've stayed with one phone for more than two years and I have no intention of moving on from my Note 20 Ultra anytime soon. In fact, I'm just learning more about it to use for my own content creation. It's an amazing device.
Just upgraded to the 24 ultra 😢 die hard note fan here since the note 2. Glad they kept the spen and large display.
I still find it great after two years compared to many flagships.. I got a new one yesterday and it hooked me instantly.. Don't see much of a problem with battery or processor, but I think I may be limited after one year if they stop further major software update.. Cause right now I feel it very useful as my portable digital world and I plan using it for much longer
I love mine. bought it in October 2020. it's a hongkong import to the uk with the snapdragon processor and its still in mint condition. I have a spigen case and gel screen cover which was a bit of a pain to Line up on the screen but keeps the phone in tip top shape. battery life is still great. 2 days full use with music and browsing. I see no need to upgrade anytime soon as it's still got the power and it still looks great 2 years on.
I had most of the notes since the note 1,2,3, note 8, note 10, note 20 ultra. The 20 ultra for the last 2 years still going well!
Planning on getting one, Expandable storage makes it my favorite till when Samsung will revisit it and possibly headphone jack
I've had my 20 Ultra for almost 2 years. The only thing I can say is WOW!
Literally the only issues I've seen as a POWER user is
* fingerprint reader not always working on first swipe. ( since day 1)
* battery needs recharge once a day now. (It is almost 2 years old though)
Final thought on the best phone (imo) Samsung has has released to date. Winner.
Set you charging to 85% under Battery management Advanced. You extend the life~
I purchased the Note 20 Ultra refurbished back in July from Amazon but it cost $800. They had other cheaper versions, but this one came with a new battery and the full 12 month warranty. The reason that I didn't chose the S22 was it no longer offered the removable card slot. Something I feel no flagship phone should be without. And certainly if you consider it a Pro version. If you use your phone to take important photos or video, you need the assurance of a removable drive.
Just use OTG
Hows the battery life since its new? How long does the battery last you with typical use in a day?
I'm receiving mine tomorrow. Bought it in excellent used condition off eBay for $420 + taxes.
I had an S10+ that I passed on to my father, and I can't see myself affording a recent flagship anytime soon.
I love big phones, and I wanted at least a 5X optical zoom, so "Note 20 Ultra" it is.
I hope I love it. :)
Ahhhh... I see we have a peeping Jane! I love my zoom too. 😉
For under 500 this one is the best Phone out there. 1200 just isn't worth it when you can get this beast. I hope they still update it.
Been having this for 2 years, ran as a daily heres my tea.
It's been running excellent! The SD card slot is awesome as I'm into photography and that transfer is lightning fast.
Camera is awesome and the PRO option is 👌
Had a BSOD a year in, and im a lucky one to survive it, after 3 days of pure fear. It's not a deal breaker, but definitely a fear factor
No gluegate, but people say it's common on the N20U
Great phone overall!
I can see in the edges of the screen a weird green colour (in the dark is very visible), also a weird glow around the selfie camera
The Best phone I've ever owned! It's literally a beast. I was able to do all my new hire package without printing any papers. This phone let me fill out the forms with the stylus! Impressed is an understatement!
I paid $1449- for my No20U, it's the 512gb version, so 4xs as much memory as the standard ones. Snapdragon model. Love the thing... perfect device. Battery, speed... everything works flawlessly after 2yrs. Original Note user here... and Palm Pilot b4 that... all the way back to Mattel' Auto Race, the first handheld device ever sold ('76), which i still have. No20u, right now, used- is a steal 👍 ~
How many Screen on time u can still get? I around 2-3 hours (exynos)
@KDBr04 I'm not sure how long i get.. i don't let it get too low (keep it between around 40-85%). But i would say i get at Least 5-6hrs. It's a very heavily used Snapdragon. But the battery has been well cared for, never let to get too hot, especially while charging in the summertime. If the battery is hot, Don't plug it in. Screen off and let it cool, Then plug it in. Hope that helps👍
@@georgehofgren6123 I never really paid attention to heat, only to battery %. Noticed the heat but still used it. That's why my battery is so degraded I guess
Yes, heat hurts your battery. At least now you know.... It takes even longer to feel it with a case on the phone. If it helps, in the summer, when the phone is already getting hot and i need to charge it, i put it under a fan. Also, there is a setting where you can have you phone stop charging @ 85%. When the phone attempts to get that last bit of charge into the battery, that also heats it up. Once it's @ 85%, I keep it plugged in. The phone generally will keep it there while I use it and not get warm ~
@@georgehofgren6123 I didn't know, thanks!
Even my regular Galaxy S20 5G with the Snapdragon 865 is an absolute monster..
Just bought one. 512gb. My first upgrade since my note 8, what's surprisingly still operates well. So I can only imagine that I will get several years out of a sub $500 phone... With plenty of storage..😊😊
Now I started my cellphone journey jumping from iPhone XR, 11PM to N20U I've had this phone for 2 years and it's hands down the best phone I've ever had. Software amazing and I'm glad it's going to receive updates. As a musician the note and SPEN ARE PERFECT FOR ME. HARDWARE AND CAMERA ARE A DIME! Bump aside it's mighty. My only issue after ownership is the battery life, it could be better. I usually run adaptive mode along with full resolution 60 refresh rate. But I'm very happy with my phone. I was thinking about upgrading to the new 14 or at least the 13 series because I don't want to sacrifice my sim lol fuck that. I did however just purchased a refurbished iPhone from BM just to get a taste of ios again. I've always liked the coral XR color never had it 😌
Well, how about Note9 in 2023? I still use it and works fine. A unique feature and I use it most: iris scanner. So secure. No problem with amoled and anything, but only battery and that's normal for years of usage. Also bit hot when downloading in high speed internet connection. I think it's still good for 2023. Oh yeah, I bought Note9 brand new when it launched up until now. Keep up the good work, Samsung. You've made a great smartpone.
Still using it! Nice video. For what I need, this will be fine for a while.
In hindsight, I actually like the camera hump. I used to think big cameras were hideous, but here I am using the Zenfone 9 and I've grown to love them.
True it is unbalanced on surfaces, but I wouldn't use it without a case. Its a gorgeous phone with quality materials all around.
I actually had the blessing of getting the note 20 ultra Oct 22 and I've been nothing but pleased. I got it in white. This one of samsung best phones. Camera, screen,audio and it's fast pretty near perfect.
I've had this for about a month. I thoroughly enjoy my Note 20 Ultra.
N20U is still king. I’ve had mine for 2 years and a heavy user. S21,S22 and ZFolds cannot compete! I’m rocking this phone till the wheels fall off lol!!!
I'm still using my note 20 ultra, and I don't see any reason whatsoever to spend another 1300$+ tax to buy another phone with close to non existent upgrade.
For those who don't use top of the line up phones, this would still be their dream phone even in 5 years to come.
There isn't no apple phone that can compete with the beautiful display that the note 20 ultra has including the iPhone 14 pro max...
This display more than enough for any human being on earth..
Colorful
Bright enough
Big if not the biggest on any flagship on planet eart
Attractive from any angle
Man this thing is build like a tank, with a rugged look and the beauty sofestication...
*I will keep it and wait for iPhone 17 pro max*
Yes I know that it's a very good phone for the price that you're getting it today but the American price and the Canadian price is still on the pricey side we are paying in Canada if we choose this phone $800 if you get it on the Amazon it should be around $500 but then there is the exchange rate if it's Canadian so it ends up costing you $650 to $700 that's my take on that thank you
Great video. Just picked one up for under $400 recently in great condition. I believe that's Q4 2022 steal going for a still current, flagship spec, used phone.
Been rocking used phones for years now, and just couldn't bring myself to drop 4 figures on new phone yet. The Fold 4 tempted me, but I think we are due to see a major refresh in the next model or so. Then I'll see how much I can get for a trade-in on this guy.
Wouldn't have been forced to upgrade if my current used workhorse, a Razer Phone 2, didn't kill it's usb-c port. But that one I got for $119 a year ago, so I think it earned it's value.
Just grabbed one in GOOD condition for $300. The cell phone market is legit these days. I refuse to shell out $1000. I'm hard on my phones, they never make it past 2 years. So a new phone is dumb
@@PeacefulPariah So you bought a hard used 2 year old phone & you think you'll get 2 more years of hard use out of it? Not likely. Battery, creen burn 1 more year security update.
Thanks for the video, really love the note 20 ultra and till date it works flawlessly lika a charm.
that screen blows my mind still
Singapore here and I still love my 2 yr old Ultra Note 20. I do abuse my battery by using laptop charger to super fast charge during work so battery drains faster in the last 3 weeks. Thinking of changing battery.
Great video chap keep em coming
all i did for my note is change the battery last week such a great device
I had note 20 ultra.. bought fold 4, used for a month and then sold the fold 4 .. to keep my ultraaa...😁
Love my Note 20 Ultra. Keeping it until it stops working. Expandable Storage is a must for me. Gotta have it
OTG USB-C SD CARD FILE READER,TANSFER.
No problem on the s21-S23 beyond.BINGO.
Man this is certainly the best phone i ever had. It works exactly like in the first day i got it. I can also get at least 10 to 12 hours of battery. This is how a flagship should feel like.
I still have this phone 📱 and I still love it I'll probably keep it for another year or tow 👍
What??? That camera bump is what made the Note 20 Ultra THE ABSOLUTE Best Looking Phone EVER MADE, TO THIS DAY!
I love my Note 20 Ultra. I bought it over a year ago for $600 refurbished and got free Galaxy Buds2 with it as a bonus.
Does anybody know what the " deal is" when you multiple tap on the Android version 13 you get that clock widget where you can spin the hands around❓🤔 Why is that ❓🤔 What's it meant to do ❓🤔
got mine as a back up just this month and yes superb
My screen got really scratched up. Shame on me for not having a screen protector, but didn't really expect it to get this bad. (although it's almost 2 years.). The battery also needs a charge once a day. I'm pretty happy with it though. It suits my needs. Could be a decent value if you're looking for a refurbished one.
Been using for more than a year now and still doing good! The Spen is a great help and love the wide screen.
I am currently using a 80$ phone, saving up for this one. Hopefully I'll have enough by the end of this year. Great Video, by the way!
Just bought one for 375 plus shipping on marketplace. Upgrading from note 9 to note 20 ultra. Can't wait.
I got my note imported for the Snapdragon 2 years ago and I have no desire to upgrade, absolute beast of a phone, and I just bought one for my missus for her birthday last week for less than half the price of the s22 ultra
I'm still rocking the GN9 and Android 10. Works fine after 3yrs+. Screen is burned in to hell and the processor struggles sometimes but it works.
I still have the phone and it's absolutely gorgeous
I'm still seriously thinking about getting this Note 20 Ultra in late 2022.
Same here. I cracked my Note 10+ screen (love this phone), the problem is do I want to pay $300 bucks to replace the screen or buy a Note 20 ultra for $400 more at $700 bucks.
Note 9, still going strong
My favorite feature about this phone is still Samsung Pay's MST for paying at places that don't have NFC readers. The cashiers always roll their eyes and say, "Sorry, we don't take Apple/Google/Samsung Pay". And then I lock eyes with them, slowly move my phone to the card reader and listen for the beep. I love to see their faces when it works!
It's really too bad Samsung pulled the plug on it for all newer phones. They should've kept it around til at least 2028 when Visa/MasterCard shut down stripe tech in favor of chip readers.
Savage 😈🤣😈🤣😈
THAT WAS HARD. Lock your 👀 with them lol
What do you mean "revisit"?? I immediately fell in love with the Note 20 Ultra that I'm using it to this day and even to type this comment!! I love it so much that I didn't even think about thinking about getting the S22!
Ikr... it ain't that old! Life my phone
Typing on a Note 20 Ultra, love this thing so much i bought another one in the Bronze to go along with my white one
Snapdragon version feels like a different phone to the Exynos one, hopefully this thing keeps working for me for at least two more years
I just bought a refurbished Note20 Ultra for the very reason you described at the end of the video: Was looking at Pixel 6a, always wanted a Note so thought I'd see how much these were going for!
This thing flies, I normally root and flash custom ROMs on my phone but the amount of customization out of the box in OneUI has meant there's no need. Maybe when Android 14 comes out I'll reconsider, doesn't seem like a huge ROM scene though.
I had a Note 8 for years and years, it finally gave up the ghost. Fortunately I have been paying the insurance on it. I was upgraded to a Note 20, a couple of months ago, absolutely love it.
I messed up and bought the fold.. now I couldn't imagine going back to a single screen
Looks like it came out yesterday. Just gotta love the note series.
Simply put: This phone cannot be defeated!!
Where can I find this wallpaper on the note 20 ultra?
I still own Samsung NOTE 20 ULTRA.
My best choice.✌️💪
I will upgrade maybe in 2026-2027.
Cheers to all NOTE20 ULTRA fans. 🎉
I'm really thinking about buying one but I've heard stories of green lines appearing on the screen.
Is yours affected by that?
& what should I do to avoid the green lines?
Perfect timing, was just looking at this phone
got the bronze should i buy another note 20u open box for 580usd in white? really liked it im not ready to spend over 1000 for s22U with weaker speakers
I still use my note 20 ultra till this day! I use it along with my S22 Ultra! In fact my note 8, 9 and10 plus are still going strong! 🤗 If I hadn't given my note 4 away that would still be going strong too! 😆
I have 2 complaints with mine - the side touch thing is a pain in the ass if you dont have it in some sort of case. And the 2nd - this isnt really a "phone" thing but, the floating smart view button while screen mirroring is constantly in the way when im trying to do things on the phone. (Cant find any way to get rid of it).
Other than that - great phone 👍🏻
Excellent phone. Really happy with it.
I'm still rocking mine! This is the truly last great phone although I miss the headphone jack dearly. I wish the phone had a better main camera but overall it's the best phone ever
I picked up Note 20 Ultra like five months ago, and I was not dissapointed. Design is beautiful even today, and performance is still amazing, and on par with phones that came out just recently. Only thing which could be better is battery, since I have Exynos version, but it still gets me through the day, so I don't mind it too much.
brandnew? howmuch and where?
@@demboyz4082 It was used but in a very good condition. I found it on Ebay for around 550$. It's 256GB version.
Name a mobile device (phone or otherwise) that can't use more battery? No matter how much they offer, you always still need more.
@@krane15 use a 10,000mah zerolemon battery case it would turn into a device that you wouldnt ask for more battery. my point is to think that theres something like this if they did manage to put atleast 6000 or 7000mah on a phone it couldve been better since theyre capable of doing it. im not saying zerolemon and smartphone companies are the same. just saying its possible to put bigger batteries
Just upgraded from my trusty Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra and its astounding how the old Note holds up. The camera and overall performance of the S23 Ultra is miles ahead but in all other areas the Note keeps up. Loved that phone and glad it's genetics live on the the S line! Can't go without my Spen!
Wanna leave the note 20 in my hands 👀
I just bought one last week for $700, awesome phone.
Got mine on Amazon renewed end of August,such an amazing phone,miss my note 9 headphone jack tho