Galaxy S21 Ultra VS Galaxy Note20 Ultra: Samsung Undid Its Own! By Pocketnow

So you navigate to the store, see the new galaxy and think yeah. This is the one that I really want, but if we're honest, last year's phone is almost the same phone. So why pay more right? Well, this is one of those rare cases where it's not that simple right now, if you want to buy last year's Galaxy Note 20 ultra, the price has actually dropped to match the galaxy s21 ultra. I know it makes no common sense, but it's been the usual trend where the note has always been more expensive than the s because of the added features. I've even read a few of your comments in my review, stating that the new ultra wasn't worthy an upgrade when compared to last year's note a statement that I've historically agreed on for the past five years, given how much Samsung blurred the lines between both lineups. So instead of going back to its roots, what happens when Samsung decides to blend them even more than before, but this time without the price gap, I'm Jaime Rivera with pocket now- and this is galaxy s21 ultra versus galaxy- note 20 ultra! If we're honest, this is the first time this comparison is even worth considering, which is the reason why I've never done one before it's always been hard too objectively.

Compare the note to anything, because the added capability simply made it a better phone. It's not until now that the galaxy s gets a piece of the pie that this video makes sense. But let me just start by saying this might be the first comparison. The note will ever lose a lot of the design cues that have separated these lineups remain, since the note has always been boxier than the s almost to mimic the feel of a notepad. It was first to adopt the matte back that the s21 now borrows, which helps both of these phones.

Looks crazy, elegant in the hand seriously. There is no way you'll go unnoticed if you carry either now. The glass is not completely free of smudges, but it does a far better job than most and each carry the new gorilla glass Vitus, protecting both panels. The footprint of each is then more of a mixed bag, where the note is two millimeters wider, but then the s21 is a hair taller and thicker, plus around 20 grams. Heavier I mean if I were to pick I'd say that I prefer the looks of the contour design of the s21, given how the camera hump protrudes less and is designed more to blend, while on the note, it's as if the massive stove was necessary evil.

Now the main difference in weight is that we have a larger battery on the s21, though you might not notice much of a difference in distribution. That said, the s21 has the newer processor with more of a modern architecture, though other essentials like ram and the starting storage are relatively the same. But then the node swings back with an option to expand it. They both offer the same dual flavors of 5g, though the s21 has newer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards and then other specifications like reverse wireless charging, speeds and water resistance, are pretty much comparable. Now their displays are another spot where the s21 ultra is superior.

Technically they both share the same dynamic, AMOLED, 2x technology at the same quad, HD plus resolution and variable refresh rate up to 120 hertz. But then the s21 ultra can handle those peak speeds at a maximum resolution. It also offers a slightly brighter panel. That's less curved if you'd look from the sides, but then the note has a tiny bit less bezels, allowing almost 92 screens to body ratio versus 90. I know not much of a difference, which is the same way that I feel about speaker performance at detail and also in avoiding screen glare and ghost.

If content consumption is your thing, both phones do just as well and also in avoiding screen glare and ghosting and third. This is about that moment where I will tell you that the reason why the note wins is because of the Wacom digitizer, but nope even here Samsung has finally helped the s21 own. Its ultra title point is, if you ever wanted a more modern Galaxy Note earlier in the year to take advantage of the latest Qualcomm chip, the s21 ultra. Is your phone just keep in mind that, as opposed to the note, the s pen on the s21 is actually optional? Now no worries pretty much any old s, pen or some third-party accessories will work just fine. My only advice is that you do not buy Samsung's silicone case with s pen.

It is too expensive. The quality is just not worth the money, and this particular pen, which has the taller form factor, is sold separately. Skin's new, liquid air pen edition is a third of the cost of Samsung's case is made of far better materials fits the phone better and even, if you add the cost of the s pen you're still saving money. The software is also not that much different unless you care about Bluetooth, air gestures or remote shutter on the s pen, which I don't having the s21 ultra, is exactly the same as if you had the note 20 ultra same air command when the phone senses, proximity of the s pen, same smart, select, screen right and other tricks exclusive to the s pen same screen off memos and my favorite reason, which is the integration of the Microsoft Office, suite to simply be able to highlight and doodle on. OneNote is enough for me to even care about the s pen every single day and everything else.

The experience is pretty much the same. Yes, I did see the announcement of one UI 3.1 for last year's phones, and I did wait a little before doing this video. But it's only helping me prove a point. Unless you pick, the latest phone waiting longer for updates is kind of a normal thing in the Samsung world, regardless version 3.1 has probably been my favorite ever given the blend of Samsung and google services, I'm seriously hoping that this update on the note also allows for the Google feed on the left of the launcher. Even if Samsung's free TV channels are pretty cool sometimes still, I don't think that any company does phablet software better than Samsung, with the edge menus for quick shortcuts or app pairs for your favorite multitasking combos.

As much as people complain about this not being stock android. I still feel that if you want a Galaxy Note or the note's functionality, Google's approach is not better than Samsung's when it comes to software and guys having both devices set to 120 hertz makes the UI feel faster and more fluid, and even with heavy use on Verizon's 5g network I'd, say you'll end the day, just fine on both and still have enough power to spare. I can't say that the s21 ultra has dramatically better battery life, but it does last a bit longer, and this is even with the screen set to maximum resolution and also maximum refresh rate. So far, the galaxy s21 ultra has won almost everything and really the last thing to compare is the cameras, and I'm gonna just make it easy for you. Yes, the s has the newer primary sensor, the new dual ISP on the chip, a better selfie camera and more additional cameras which allow for a smarter dual approach to the telephoto.

It definitely is a better camera phone in numbers and specifications, but I think the results should do the talking during the day about the only difference. You'll see is that the s21 ultra is slightly warmer, but the difference is so negligible. You really have to nitpick even up to the ultra-wide. I seriously see very little differences unless you go to close-ups where the crispy both is shared, but bs21 ultra has a faster shutter for things like moving flowers, now switch to telephotos, and I'll drift more to the s21. I find 3x optical more useful for street photography than 5x on the note, and I also feel that the software and the new ISP on the chip allow for things that just obliterate.

The note like in trying to take photos of the moon, for example, even if 100x on it, is useless as much as 50x is on the note 20 ultra and since we already started talking at night. Results are nearly the same as well, though. The opposite story happens in white balance, with the s21 being cooler than the note 20. , even if I wouldn't recommend either for anything other than photos taken from the primary. Yes, there is night mode for the rest of the sensors, but only the ultra-wide is optical, while the telephotos are just doing a digital crop, so yeah not worth it in standard portraits.

You will have a hard time telling either apart, but once you jump into selfies I'll, give it to the s21 ultra. I notice far more detail in skin tones, even if dynamic range and separation of subjects on both is pretty awesome. When comparing 4k video, the results are nearly identical, depending on how much of a critical eye you have, I'm the guy that will notice that there is less moir? coming from the s21 in tougher situations, but everything else from stabilization to the minor grain and shadows is the same. Even if you were to switch to selfie video, you might think that the results are exactly identical, but I'm also the guy that notices a slightly better depth of field coming from the s21 ultra. To conclude, I think the Dave has finally come.

This is the first time that the Samsung Galaxy note loses a comparison. If anyone had any doubts that Samsung is planning to either kill the Galaxy Note lineup or evolve it into a different form factor the strategy behind the s21 ultra is proof. I think I don't need to even state the obvious. The s21 ultra has a more refined design, better internals, newer software, a better camera system and the s pen is optional in case you don't care about it once you consider the fact that both of these devices are priced almost the same right now and that Samsung offers better trade-in deals for the s21, and it's asked if the note 20 ultra was shot down by its own sibling just a couple of months later, unless you're nostalgic and want to grab what could probably be the last Galaxy Note, there is simply no reason to consider it over the galaxy s21 ultra for the last five years. I've been the guy that reviews the new s and then goes back to the note, but in 2021 the only device that would pull me away from the s21 ultra is a foldable Galaxy Note.

So, dear Samsung, it's about time that the note returned to its vanguard status. Let us know which device you would pick in the comments down below and while you're at it follow us on social media subscribe to our channel for more videos like this one. You also follow me on my personal handles to see me say goodbye to the Galaxy Note for the first time ever at least temporarily. Please give this video a thumbs up if you liked what you saw, I'm Jaime Rivera thanks so much for watching we'll see you on the next one.

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