Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S20 (Is The S20 Better?)

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Mike O'Brien

Mike O'Brien

3 жыл бұрын

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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
S21 vs S20
Both have the same camera setup, same battery size, and same screen size
Flatter screen
Lower resolution
Less RAM
Better processor SD 888 vs 865
Better aesthetic
No uwb?
No SD card (I never used it anyway)
Plastic back
Better 5G
Better fingerprint sensor
Smoother camera
Faster autofocus
$200 cheaper
4000 battery on both, but should be longer now
Adaptive 120 hz screen
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@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 3 жыл бұрын
So which do you prefer? Is the S20 better or is the S21 better? Vote on Twitter: twitter.com/mikeobrienn
@omar76omar76
@omar76omar76 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer you over anything mike 😁
@mademoisellecm1
@mademoisellecm1 3 жыл бұрын
S20 all the way.
@jackrafferty3274
@jackrafferty3274 3 жыл бұрын
Are the galaxy buds live good for workout like buries and other fast movements
@Doge-fu2ig
@Doge-fu2ig 3 жыл бұрын
S21. Does the link that u gave ships in the Philippines? I'm curious. 😁
@piyushKumar-vu1ts
@piyushKumar-vu1ts 3 жыл бұрын
Mike can you do a video about which last year smartphones will be a good buy in 2021 and should people wait for new phones or buy last year ones.
@Tacoaloto
@Tacoaloto 3 жыл бұрын
Dang even without the rear microphone on the S21, the S21 sounds way better in my opinion for your voice
@Feyzei
@Feyzei 3 жыл бұрын
there is a rear microphone, saw it in a teardown, it's right behind the flash diffuser and gets sound through the flash diffuser as it has a tiny gap around it's circumference
@BDTech9
@BDTech9 3 жыл бұрын
@@Feyzei Wait really? Then why does the phone have two microphones on the top? And one at the bottom?
@mapplegaming3919
@mapplegaming3919 3 жыл бұрын
@@BDTech9 that's for the interview mode in recorder app
@Audi_All_Day
@Audi_All_Day 3 жыл бұрын
@@BDTech9 yes it does
@iamseanb17
@iamseanb17 3 жыл бұрын
@@BDTech9 The other hole on top is a diaphragm for the top speaker.
@MrJamb0ree
@MrJamb0ree 3 жыл бұрын
They pulled an apple on us this year
@misaelortega653
@misaelortega653 3 жыл бұрын
A few actually like the no charger
@dolcebelcanto3626
@dolcebelcanto3626 2 жыл бұрын
I'm staying with my s20. I'm so mad they got rid of the expandable storage on the s21, and I really hope they don't make that mistake again with future models. I take a ton of photos and videos, and I want to be able to fit all my photography and memories on my phone - easily accessible when I want to look through them or show someone something.
@martintodorov6977
@martintodorov6977 2 жыл бұрын
It's not a mistake, it's done on puprose. This is one of the "floating" features. It gets added first and then gets removed and they skip a year. At least it was like this untill now. We'll see with S22
@MikeHawke410
@MikeHawke410 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you are not the only one I got the S20 Plus earlier this year instead of the S21 because of the expandable storage. I have about 10,000 pics and vids saved on my 64 Gig micro SD card and I am almost close to filling it up so that 128 Gig won't work for me because I also saved my apps to my memory card.
@dolcebelcanto3626
@dolcebelcanto3626 2 жыл бұрын
@Ahmed M i've already tried that and it doesn't work for me
@dolcebelcanto3626
@dolcebelcanto3626 2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeHawke410 yeah, I a 500g SD card and over 36,000 pictures, so idk what I'd do without it
@justsb7654
@justsb7654 Жыл бұрын
​@Ahmed M monthly subscription
@Feyzei
@Feyzei 3 жыл бұрын
it does have a rear microphone, it's embedded into the flash module, there is a tiny ring opening around the flash and the microphone sits right behind the diffuser, saw in a teardown.
@antipolardream5019
@antipolardream5019 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I actually didn’t know that... wait does that mean that the mic zoom feature will be on the S21???
@fucgoogle8450
@fucgoogle8450 2 жыл бұрын
@@antipolardream5019 yep
@omar76omar76
@omar76omar76 3 жыл бұрын
You're the only tech youtuber I trust along with flossy and mkbhd! Keep it up ❤
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I really appreciate it! I love watching Flossy and Marques too
@PokecraftGamerMinecraftPE
@PokecraftGamerMinecraftPE 3 жыл бұрын
I feel that😌👊
@neovarnava1559
@neovarnava1559 3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeOBrienMedia Flossy and you are the best for reviews. I subscribed to both channels.
@Hashman2028
@Hashman2028 3 жыл бұрын
what about mrwhostheboss and unbox therapy
@loluthought2953
@loluthought2953 3 жыл бұрын
You may also like thao:)
@renganathansubramanyam9193
@renganathansubramanyam9193 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison- thanks! One other point to add- both phones are very tall and narrow, but I think that the S21 is preferable because of the slightly better aspect ratio (slightly wider than the S20 combined with a flat screen which accentuates this factor a bit).
@Turco_Skyblues
@Turco_Skyblues 3 жыл бұрын
I got my s20 6 months ago I think performance is very similar even with less ram and better processor on the s21. The mic on the s21 sounds better but just a little. I love your content btw, you've helped me a lot to decide what devices to get with your reviews
@benlg9125
@benlg9125 Жыл бұрын
I had both and like the S21, even though I've only used it for a few days. The plastic build, battery, speakers and fingerprint reader feels much better. The only big plus I notice on the S20 is the expandable storage but I've always had problems with the fingerprint reader
@did5177
@did5177 3 жыл бұрын
It's worth noting that the adaptive refresh rate on the S21 and S21+ is between 48-120 Hz ... so it would slow down to 48 at the lowest. The S21 Ultra can fluctuate between 10-120 Hz.
@imac2612
@imac2612 3 жыл бұрын
You're really good at this. Entertaining and informative, with real life insight. Great job!!
@OsamaMas
@OsamaMas 3 жыл бұрын
Here's why the s21 is a better deal: 1) 90% of ppl put a case on their phones, so it doesn't matter if its glass or plastic 2) I don't think anyone chooses the 60hz 1440p option on the s20 over the 120hz 1080p (including me), so you're gonna end up with the 120hz 1080p option anyways on both phones 3) the amount of curve on the 20's screen is the best, but a flat display would save you money and time that you'll put while looking for a reliable screen protector that actually works (not mentioning if your case is screen protector friendly or not) 4) your s21 will be supported for the next 3 android versions (12, 13, 14), when the s20 will stop at android 13 5) adaptive refresh rate = better battery life 6) you'll own the latest and greatest in reality, the SD card is the only compromise you'll be making
@PSYCHOV3N0M
@PSYCHOV3N0M 2 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the S20 come with 1440p 60Hz enabled be default? (since 1440p is the native resolution.) If so, most people will literally use it like that. Only tech enthusiasts that comprehend what 120Hz is will bother going to the settings to manually enable 1080p at 120Hz. Most average users are fine with 1440p at 60Hz aka they don't care.
@swag_flamingo
@swag_flamingo Жыл бұрын
@@PSYCHOV3N0M aka we can't see over 60hz
@agabaronald4830
@agabaronald4830 9 ай бұрын
bro.....i rest my case. thanks
@vladinum
@vladinum 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the most informative channels . Liking the comparison videos !
@jejunamja
@jejunamja 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one... I’ll be keeping my S20 plus as I want a SD card and the cameras are almost the same. I guess if your buying new get the s21 and if you have a s20 there is no reason to get a new one this year.
@xeno2435
@xeno2435 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@wyweb
@wyweb 3 жыл бұрын
You can get the S20 for $320 at Walmart right now, as well as the S21 for $520, all new (on Verizon). Just bought mine last night, getting the S20 is a no brainier
@jeanievong7287
@jeanievong7287 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@miyunasatoru4222
@miyunasatoru4222 3 жыл бұрын
@@wyweb What?! You're so lucky in France it's more than 600€ still...
@bimmer8602
@bimmer8602 3 жыл бұрын
@@wyweb Where at? Probably specific locations right?
@jfr7694
@jfr7694 2 жыл бұрын
Your review was spot on. I have the s21 & love it. It also does a really good job with night photography & video. As far as the video mic goes I actually prefer the s21 from your recording. It might sound different from more of a distance but close up I think the s21 sounded a little sharper & the s20 had a little bit of a hollow sound
@Pol74698
@Pol74698 3 жыл бұрын
Quick note: the only S21 that can go to 10 Hz is the Ultra, regular and Plus have a minimum of 48 Hz
@harryvlogs7833
@harryvlogs7833 3 жыл бұрын
It dial's the screen back to 48hz only the ultra does the 120-10hz
@darkcoldforest
@darkcoldforest 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video dude. I subbed. Been debating for forever whether or not to upgrade to a Galaxy S21. .. You've reassured me to stick with my original decision & keep my Galaxy S20. It's definitely the resolution, PPI, expandable storage & glass (I hate plastic phones) back panel for me. I don't necessarily need the latest Snapdragon, considering the improvements in the newer chip don't outweigh what this newer model (S21) is LACKING- in terms of capabilities.
@andro_gamer
@andro_gamer 2 жыл бұрын
S21 is a refined version of s20 with better software and hardware but they dropped some important features from the s20 like the display, sd card support and a plastic body which balanced the value of both phones. So you can go with either of them considering what u really want in ur phone.
@valeed7353
@valeed7353 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Keep up the excellent work Mike!
@saitowastaken
@saitowastaken 3 жыл бұрын
If the s21 had expandable storage it’d be my choice but its such an important thing to me. The 888 SoC helps me get over the ram difference and the display didnt matter to me. But for now I’m gonna keep my plans to upgrade to an S20 going. Also I guess I’d rather have a locked screen refresh rate as crazy as that may sound.
@Frotan11
@Frotan11 2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing the same no external storage, that’s the problem
@sprakenite
@sprakenite 3 жыл бұрын
I'm fine with my S20+, no issues for me really. 5-6hrs screen on time at 120hz is enough for me. I'm excited for the next one though since they said it will proably have the Exynos-AMD gpu.
@tycoon7885
@tycoon7885 3 жыл бұрын
i get max 5 hours sot under normal usage on my s20+ (exynos) at 120hz stable. Its a great phone with awesome display and cameras and One UI so far is the best android in terms of stability and optimization, other than that its definitely not worth to upgrade to s21 yet.. maybe if s22 comes it is worth it.
@sprakenite
@sprakenite 3 жыл бұрын
@@tycoon7885 same here, i get 5hrs with 120hz bluetooth and data always enabled(though I'm mostly connected to wifi). I'm not really impressed with the 2100 so yes maybe the S22 which samsung say will feature the exynos-amd SoC.
@user-rw6lp3vj5v
@user-rw6lp3vj5v 3 жыл бұрын
@@User__795 well different group of people i guess
@niphanif
@niphanif 3 жыл бұрын
Thats really2 bad SOT lol
@ridge9246
@ridge9246 2 жыл бұрын
@@User__795 me with my s20+ waiting for 22😂
@Alexander5R
@Alexander5R 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the least incremental upgrade vs previous gen since then S8 to S9. I won't be updating my S20+ to the newer S21 line up. Maybe the S21 Ultra has tangible differences like better screens and cameras (SoC difference is something that you probably can't tell without running benchmarks), but not worth it to me, even though I consider myself I tech enthusiast. Will be waiting for the next Note line up if those still happen or the inevitable S22 line.
@SanctusBacchus
@SanctusBacchus 9 ай бұрын
You mean most incremental.
@timdorcy5134
@timdorcy5134 3 жыл бұрын
I traded in my s20 for the s21. I think Samsung made the right choices in what they dropped. To me the improved functions outweigh the downgrades. I even prefer the plastic back over glass.
@timdorcy5134
@timdorcy5134 3 жыл бұрын
SD card matters to some, but probably not to most. 128 gigs is way more than I need. Then there's the cloud. If the SD card was that important, samsung would have taken a large number of iphone users.
@timdorcy5134
@timdorcy5134 3 жыл бұрын
I'll agree that the SD card is important to a certain group of users that samsung could lose. As far as the cameras in the s20 and s21, the hardware is the same, but with the newer processor and software improvements, photos are better on the s21. I'm not big into photography, but I believe the video stabilization and night mode have been upgraded. The display is a downgrade, but it's the same resolution you got on the s20 of you used the 12o hz anyway. Honestly, you have to look close to notice the difference. Personall, I'd rather have the improved fingerprint reader, enhanced photography, the adaptive 120 hz, and all three levels of 5g. The s20 didn't receive mm wave 5g.
@timdorcy5134
@timdorcy5134 3 жыл бұрын
By the way, don't make your decision based only on what I say. Watch and read a variety of reviews by the experts.
@timdorcy5134
@timdorcy5134 3 жыл бұрын
Face ID functions great, but from what they say, it isn't as secure. Fingerprint reader covers 70 percent more area than s20.
@yobiwolrd07
@yobiwolrd07 3 жыл бұрын
SD card slot is a waste unless you are a photographer....
@sisqonum1
@sisqonum1 3 жыл бұрын
How can it be better. The s20 was not even a year old when samsung announced the s21
@robertvogt1527
@robertvogt1527 2 жыл бұрын
The microphone on the back of the s20 only works when you use the zoom on the telephoto lens. In saying that you can adjust the sensitivity between the three microphone's in pro mode with any lens.
@cigxhang486
@cigxhang486 3 жыл бұрын
In January I knew s21 was coming but I still bought an s20. I would like a curved screen and compatibility for an sd card and I like the s20 blue
@hoppebold02
@hoppebold02 3 жыл бұрын
Actually, a 1080p display on a 1080p screen looks better than a 1440p screen set to 1080, since 1440 and 1080 don't match up. So if you use 120 Hz on your S20 it would look worse than on your S21. But yeah, in 60 Hz, the S20 looks better, just like you said.
@tycoon7885
@tycoon7885 3 жыл бұрын
you got a point, its true the 1080p pixels dont align properly on 1440p panel and it might look more blurry than native 1080p thats very true but for lcd panels of computer monitors, for amoled panel of smartphone i dont think its that much difference and if you use 1080p on 1440p panel you will still get those advantages of 2k(3200*1440) oled panel because even if you use 1080p on 1440p panel the screen is showing all those higher pixels of 2k native oled panel. so i think even if you use 1080p on 1440p panel your display will still look bit superior than native 1080p.
@hoppebold02
@hoppebold02 3 жыл бұрын
@@tycoon7885 Hmm... Yeah, the same amount of pixels are shown, but they just have to render some pixels together, so that the "pixel areas" in 1080p are not the same size. More physical pixels also require slightly more energy to light up. So yeah, idk. I'd rather have normal 1080p than 1440p set to 1080p. I don't think it has anything to do with the fact that it's LCD or AMOLED, but just because that on 6-7 inch screens, 1080p or 1440p almost look the same, so it's hard to tell.
@ce9aftw713
@ce9aftw713 2 жыл бұрын
@@tycoon7885 that is some straight up copium right there
@rrihaann
@rrihaann 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much you have helped me pick which phone I want(neither of them they are too expensive)
@dabert9589
@dabert9589 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@anthonybrazzle
@anthonybrazzle 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that the "premium stamp" on glass backed phones still holds weight, even against all the cons that come with it, is so bothersome at this point. I really don't care what everyone thinks is premium, because regardless (even though with a glass back ITS A MUST), a case will be getting put on my phone.
@dwzhang2390
@dwzhang2390 3 жыл бұрын
But S20 is 8g lighter than S21, and thinner, shorter, better battery performance
@anthonybrazzle
@anthonybrazzle 3 жыл бұрын
@@dwzhang2390 Sure, but I'm talking about glass back phones USUALLY being heavier, there being a greater chance of the phone cracking somewhere as a result of glass being fragile, and thus, the durability being less than. Again though, regardless of a phone being made of glass, plastic, or any other material known to man, I'm putting a case on it.
@dwzhang2390
@dwzhang2390 3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonybrazzle that's true. If S21 is lighter than S20, maybe I will switch to it instead of S20 since it need a case anyway
@splash8429
@splash8429 3 жыл бұрын
@@dwzhang2390 how s20 gives better battery??
@dwzhang2390
@dwzhang2390 3 жыл бұрын
@@splash8429 due to unskilled 5nm manufacturing tech
@viio_c7083
@viio_c7083 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate🤙🏽❤️
@noahvandenberg3637
@noahvandenberg3637 3 жыл бұрын
funny enough the s21 has way better audio quality than the s20 imo
@angi2178
@angi2178 3 жыл бұрын
Nope. S21 only enhances the midrange frequency to make the voice clearer or shaper. S20 has much better details in the whole frequency range.
@TheMelihdzi
@TheMelihdzi 3 жыл бұрын
As much as I like the steric look of the S21, I just purchased the S20 3 months ago for $900. I upgraded my S7 edge, which lasted me for over 3 and a half years. I personally do like the water edge for notifications, since I costume the colors for different apps, so the flat screen is a drawback for me. On the other hand, I kinda wish I had waited few months for a newer and prettier model, I would have saved $100, but oh well ...
@Mr.BananaManYT
@Mr.BananaManYT 2 жыл бұрын
whoa! you spent 900 on a s20 thats a ton
@tdubyainseattle
@tdubyainseattle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This comparison helped me alot! I had already ordered the S21 and was worried that I made a mistake. I now know that I made the right decision, :)
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 жыл бұрын
Nope s21 lost too much
@inkylumine8967
@inkylumine8967 2 жыл бұрын
How's the phone? I'm not sure to wait for the S21 FE and the S22 being released
@MarioJurjevic
@MarioJurjevic 2 жыл бұрын
You are wrong. And you will get only usb in the box,no charger,no earphones...I made same mistake. 200 usd throwed in the wind. I should go with s20 plus 5g 12 gb,4500 mah
@JohnJohnCrusher
@JohnJohnCrusher Жыл бұрын
Not.
@jacobpenner1923
@jacobpenner1923 3 жыл бұрын
The S21 looks better imo, but the S20 is just a better phone overall. And carrier sales are putting the price of the S20 much lower than the S21 right now!
@blessedmom1543
@blessedmom1543 3 жыл бұрын
The font on the notification panel on the S21 is 6pt. Is the font on the S20 larger? This is spcifically the very top bar where the battery, time, wifi etc are. Thank you!
@patrickmarcellus991
@patrickmarcellus991 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video/comparison i haven't even watched the video i just always know u drop really amazing and innovative content on todays technology keep up the good work I've been a long time subscriber to your channel the future is EXTREMELY BRIGHT for you keep up the good work you're doing absolutely fantastic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words
@tahafarhansiddiqui6018
@tahafarhansiddiqui6018 3 жыл бұрын
Can you plz make a video on S20+ vs 21+
@davidlloydmiller
@davidlloydmiller 3 жыл бұрын
I have the S20 Ultra with 512gb. It was EXPENSIVE. I will be holding onto it as I do not see enough of an improvement worthy of trading in.
@rafala8049
@rafala8049 3 жыл бұрын
Will you compare plus versions (exynoses)?
@swavvyrico2360
@swavvyrico2360 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. They're so informative
@freddymabule6037
@freddymabule6037 3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏿 Been waiting for this one
@LovingLife2905
@LovingLife2905 2 жыл бұрын
I have read review after review. The most important question I still have yet to find is zoom on the cameras. I am big into videos and would like to make great steady high resolution videos on my phone. I am leaning toward the S20 with the expandable SD card. I am not a gamer, just into photos and making videos. Also does the S20 have low lighting video capture? Thanks
@patrickmarcellus991
@patrickmarcellus991 3 жыл бұрын
I like the s21 better imo btw when are u going to do a review on the s21 ULTRA?????
@mgf909
@mgf909 3 жыл бұрын
I like my S21, but there are some nitpicks though that are making me switch: I'm way to used to using an Alert Slider, it's just extremely convenient for me. Also battery life has not been good. I only average about 5 hours SOT....
@marymadigan9707
@marymadigan9707 3 жыл бұрын
Which do you prefer mike i phone or Samsung love ur review 👏🔥
@charleschaimkohl
@charleschaimkohl 3 жыл бұрын
The s21 is definitely a better deal, 8gb ram is more than enough, and the flat display combined with the plastic back makes it a much more durable phone.
@mrspurrell
@mrspurrell 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a presentation on the galaxy S21 ultra?
@mordyspira3015
@mordyspira3015 3 жыл бұрын
Firstly I didn't think I'll find a guy with kappel and payes on a comment section today but here I am. The thing for the s21 for me is the changed to a 120hz display at the expense of the high resolution so now its just full HD instead of quad HD and for me that's just stupid since I dont really care that much about fps and would rather have better quality so overall they removed alot of good features but mostly the small things like they made it non expandable storage, removed the charging brick, the ram decrease and the plastic back vs last years aluminum. but it is a nicer phone in general than the s20 its rockin the new snapdragon 888 and it does have way better cameras and prices so I'm not gonna complain but here's to hoping that for the s22 samsung is gonna bring back some very missed features
@charleschaimkohl
@charleschaimkohl 3 жыл бұрын
@@mordyspira3015 well the charging brick is most likely never coming back as well as bringing back expandable memory, the public perception of the plastic back was pretty good so very likely they will continue this trend, Maybe they will eventually add QHD with 120 FPS but I highly doubt it because the battery just ain't large enough on the smaller S phones to support both.
@mordyspira3015
@mordyspira3015 3 жыл бұрын
@@charleschaimkohl the thing is the samsung m51 has a 7000 mah battery which is almost double the capacity of the s21 so battery isn't really the issue here but they're just trying to get price cuts so for them to get 120hz with qhd and a bigger battery is gonna be just to expensive
@Melvin-ej1vq
@Melvin-ej1vq 3 жыл бұрын
They lowered the ram because the phones are more than capable to preform at their best with out 12gb or 16 gb of ram. And one ui 3 optimizes and smoothes everything for 8 gb and lower 8 gb is more than enough.
@davidmartrano1549
@davidmartrano1549 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, very good review. These trade-in deals are pretty great. I got the S21+ at a very reasonable 384.00 buck-a-roos. Not too shabby. But I asked myself, self would you purchased at full retail? Absolutely 💯%, probably not? And yes, compromises were made. No charger or micro s/d, 1080p display. Actually, with the 1080p 🔋power is much more desired. My eyeballs can't really tell. But it is an excellent phone!
@tobytoxd
@tobytoxd 6 ай бұрын
Great comparison! On my DT 770 headphones the S21 video sound has more clarity and is slightly panned to the left, while the S20 sound is slightly worse but exactly in the middle. I assume they use a lower quality mic on the back. In Germany now, i only see S20s without this extra microphone.
@boothatron
@boothatron 3 жыл бұрын
In summary, it's not worth upgrading from S20 to S21. In terms of purchase, probably best to go with the one you can find for the cheapest!
@KingRockets
@KingRockets 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone with some sense!
@rajdip8820
@rajdip8820 3 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy make one video about "what's in your tech bag"
@sdelliott31
@sdelliott31 3 жыл бұрын
I’m one that’s not a big fan of the glass back. My 12 just cracked on the back, even with an Otterbox on it. Trying to decide what I want to do. S20 or iPhone Plus
@rkgsd
@rkgsd 3 жыл бұрын
One missing detail: Which one has the best-looking screen when it comes to color and text sharpness?
@privacyhelp
@privacyhelp 3 жыл бұрын
If you set to the native resolution, the s20 is more sharp. But I think 90% of s20 users set to fhd since the first day
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 жыл бұрын
WQHD+ on S20+ !!! Way better
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN
@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 2 жыл бұрын
@@privacyhelp nope WQHD+ Rocks
@MarioJurjevic
@MarioJurjevic 2 жыл бұрын
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN same here
@unclekim0
@unclekim0 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, there is youtuber mention about rear microphone
@sisqonum1
@sisqonum1 3 жыл бұрын
They both have it
@robertvogt1527
@robertvogt1527 2 жыл бұрын
In Australia we get the crapsynos 990 chipset in the s20 which is ok if you're not a heavy gamer like me and also the finger print scanner is an optical one. Good for two or three days or so, after that it is almost precisely 100% useless. Manufacturers should stick with an ultrasonic scanner, especially with the "flagships ". I should also mention that I'm using the 4G LTE version.
@tajhpatterson
@tajhpatterson 3 жыл бұрын
I upgrade every year and this year is no different. I am excited to get my hands on the s21 from the s20. I dont really see it as a downgrade.
@colfor6167
@colfor6167 3 жыл бұрын
No £100 AKG headphones, no charger brick. Less resolution. No Micro SD for added storage. Plastic. Less ram. Does have a better processor, yes but the average user would never know. Camera's are not too different. I'd say it's definitely a down grade for the reasons stated. Both nice phones though.
@victorchuks3591
@victorchuks3591 3 жыл бұрын
@@colfor6167 I guess some persons don't just care and that is why samsung or any other phone company can do as they please. After all, majority of people don't care!!! That's bad though
@tycoon7885
@tycoon7885 3 жыл бұрын
dont upgrade this year becuase it might be actually a downgrade lol. if you already have s20 its stupid to buy the s21, its more or less the same and it has little less premium build quality, how can that be upgrade when you're getting less than what you got on your phone that you are already using. Better to go s21 ultra thats a real upgrade not S21/21+ from S20/20+
@tajhpatterson
@tajhpatterson 3 жыл бұрын
@@colfor6167 I don't usually use the headphones. I already have multiple bricks, I was already using the 120 refresh rate and I use the dual sim options so no SD card for me. I prefer the glastic back this year specifically because I will be using a skin. The design is too beautiful to cover it up with a case. I feel a bit more secure using a skin with this material as opposed to a glass back.
@luqman4826
@luqman4826 3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly in my country, the s21 is more expensive than s20 when it is launch last year. Around 25 usd increase. And also the launch price of s20 here is around 100 usd cheaper than in US
@jniv6637
@jniv6637 3 жыл бұрын
In my Country is 315 usd cheaper ( s20 5G exynos price launch : 1009 € vs s21 5G exynos : 749 € ) 😳🤯
@DHiRA3
@DHiRA3 3 жыл бұрын
first review video i didn't leave midway! i'm thinking of s21 might be better for me for the flat display
@youngrios
@youngrios 3 жыл бұрын
If u have a s20 I don't think it's worth the "upgrade" I say if u had an s10 or older
@DHiRA3
@DHiRA3 3 жыл бұрын
@@youngrios I went with the pixel 5 instead haha
@misslove4985
@misslove4985 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I don't really care about the camera I just want to know as far as the sound of the speakers especially when I'm in my car do they both come with Dobby speaker sound or maybe I'm saying it wrong but I just need to know overall which one in your opinion you think sounds better thank you
@peterml259
@peterml259 3 жыл бұрын
How long is the battery life? How many hours can DOT be done in the s20 and s21? Would you do 1 hour more with 60 hearts than with 120 hearts? Thank-you!
@jamilaboudaher
@jamilaboudaher 3 жыл бұрын
You deserve more subscribers, I really like your videos. Keep up the good work !
@HoneyZin
@HoneyZin 3 жыл бұрын
My s10 cannot software update & I had to factory reset it several times to get it to work normally. Now it does work but can still not install software update & sometimes apps keep crashing. I really didn't want to get a new phone but since my s10 is being problematic I am having to decide between buying s20 or s21. Anyone has any advice or thoughts?
@radd1993
@radd1993 3 жыл бұрын
Could you compare the galaxy S20/S21 ect... to the galaxy S20 FE?
@F00DLOVER5
@F00DLOVER5 3 жыл бұрын
I ran across a weird samsung s20 fe issue. My phone loses gps signal from navigation when I turn off my screen. I've tried everything to solve it. Is it just because of the model of samsung?
@hydrohomie2671
@hydrohomie2671 3 жыл бұрын
Great video mic
@nikkirop8376
@nikkirop8376 3 жыл бұрын
The edge screen is way more beautiful. It makes it more premium and unique!
@diamondlincoln7127
@diamondlincoln7127 2 жыл бұрын
I agree idk why everyone hates it so much. When I had my s8 I loved the curved screen and accidentally touching the sides was never really a issue for me. I have a iPhone 12 now and I’m actually switching back to Samsung for an s20. I prefer it over the flat screen. Plus the galaxy phones are just better then iPhone all around.
@blissfulcreation_
@blissfulcreation_ 3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your review on s21 ultra :)
@TeddyCrochet
@TeddyCrochet 3 жыл бұрын
S20 for me, I can't live without expandable storage . The camera/mic isnt a deal breaker for me I mean I mostly take pics of my dogs lol. The plastic back of the S21 and less RAM along with Lower screen res was what sealed the deal for me though.
@I_was_a_Bullfrog
@I_was_a_Bullfrog 3 жыл бұрын
S20 FE has a plastic back too, but the additional features make up for it imo
@rahim.3c
@rahim.3c 3 жыл бұрын
Bro which is better for Gaming among Oneplus 8 (8/128) vs Galaxy S20 SD865 (12/128)??? # I need a stable android device for overall UI and gaming..
@kirkhutchins4989
@kirkhutchins4989 3 жыл бұрын
For us Verizon customers the S21 is almost a no brainer! It's only $500-600 compared to $1K even with a 256GB storage model and the S20 for us had no expandable storage and only 8GB of RAM. Only thing the S21 is missing is 1440p but it's barely noticeable with only a 6.2" screen.
@alexanderrahl482
@alexanderrahl482 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. But only the Ultra does 10-120hz. S21 and Plus models do 48-120hz.
@hariharanpalaniappan3430
@hariharanpalaniappan3430 3 жыл бұрын
The s21 defenitely has crisp and clean sound.
@heyitsdrew
@heyitsdrew 3 жыл бұрын
yea for sure much better sound. it's funny they would make a phone after the first, but the s20 is better in some specs. I wonder if u can change the s21 to quad HD in options.
@hariharanpalaniappan3430
@hariharanpalaniappan3430 3 жыл бұрын
@@heyitsdrew sadly there's just full.hd+ 1080p display. But that's enough for me.
@marufio
@marufio 3 жыл бұрын
@@heyitsdrew I wish samsung had given us 1440p in the s21
@elmasry0.0
@elmasry0.0 3 жыл бұрын
I need exactly s21 but with a 6-inch display what I benefit from this? -less weight -more battery life -more PPI density -and it will definitely be cheaper I hope Samsung do this
@zimnium1
@zimnium1 2 жыл бұрын
S22 will be getting that.
@N.Looping
@N.Looping Жыл бұрын
@@zimnium1 it did but with a worse battery 😹
@juko592
@juko592 3 жыл бұрын
the s20 got a new camer update on 09.03 or so- is it still the case that the s21 got a better 4k video cam then the s20?very improtant cause i must buy one now-pls help me fast
@juko592
@juko592 3 жыл бұрын
i got both now --s20 got better colours but s 10 is almost same and got better wide cam--i like the wide cam mode more than 10 pro more colour
@mutumbasowed3904
@mutumbasowed3904 Жыл бұрын
Good comparison. Thank you
@AC-gg4ck
@AC-gg4ck 2 жыл бұрын
is it only me that feels S20+ sound quality really poor? i switched from s9+ to s20+ and i feel a huge difference in the audio quality
@willhoho
@willhoho 3 жыл бұрын
How about the fingerprint unlock speed difference? Thanks
@iamric23
@iamric23 2 жыл бұрын
I keep hearing people saying that they do not care for the plastic back, but seriously, who sees it? If you are smart, you have a case that covers it.
@sanketpatle3394
@sanketpatle3394 3 жыл бұрын
I own S20, bought last year for $600 after trading my S9 ($400 off). Right now Samsung is selling S21 for $799 with $700 off by trading S20. So I'll get S21 for just $99 !!. I thought it's a pretty good deal and thought of purchasing S21. But after comparing specs I don't see motivation to spend even additional $99. Plus samsung is getting rid of SD card I think, this is a big setback. I've been using Samsung Android phones since 2009, might have to switch to something that offers extended storage.
@anthonymacias5334
@anthonymacias5334 3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid👍 Do you think that the software improvements of the s21 will come to the s20?
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 3 жыл бұрын
The S20 will still get monthly updates for another 2 years or so so I think you're fine
@dopesheepify
@dopesheepify 3 жыл бұрын
Can you show low light video and pictures on both?
@vibes9134
@vibes9134 3 жыл бұрын
I like the look of the s20 better
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Plus one vote for the S20 here
@splash8429
@splash8429 3 жыл бұрын
The camera module on s20 looks like an afterthought to me. I got this phone and it doesn't necessarily look bad but could be designed better
@MehediHasanSizan
@MehediHasanSizan 3 жыл бұрын
S21 is very hard to beat for other phones in this category overall.
@endrics
@endrics 3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact the s21 is easier to beat than the s20 but i guess you guys just follow samsung and apple only and only watch popular "tech" reviewer since they know best that 3-5 camera shots is how you compare cameras and people should not need more
@wafiqM
@wafiqM 3 жыл бұрын
@@endrics i bought samsung because of the features. Especially dex
@endrics
@endrics 3 жыл бұрын
@@wafiqM well maybe you are one of the people i like cos i am mostly am insulting people that buy that just because it is samsung. I have been a samsung user myself cos of some features they have and i find it usefull but never married to it
@TheMichaelJu
@TheMichaelJu 3 жыл бұрын
When will the price of S21 128GB compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile be lower than US$675?
@12ThManOffGridAK
@12ThManOffGridAK Жыл бұрын
I'm wanting to upgrade from my Note10 Plus and I'm debating between the s21 and that's 20 and I think I'll just go with the s20.
@oneminutewonder77
@oneminutewonder77 3 жыл бұрын
Really just depends what your needs are, personally I'm kind of happy that plastic phones are coming back. Don't get me wrong, some of the colored glass devices look incredible. Until you realize that all most people do is slap a case on it. Why not use a more durable material like plastic that you can rock without a case?
@odetomyfamily8745
@odetomyfamily8745 3 жыл бұрын
What phone are you using?
@griffinbird3000
@griffinbird3000 3 жыл бұрын
Wtf the s20 has more ram than my tab s7 Definitely upgrading from s9 to s21 since 8gb ram seems more than enough and I prefer the plastic matte back, and the resolution doesn't bother me at all
@kesangyu3514
@kesangyu3514 3 жыл бұрын
Note 20 vs the galaxy 20 plus which ones a better phone in terms of battery life and better camera ??
@rico1074
@rico1074 3 жыл бұрын
I went with a used excellent condition s20 and bought a 1tB sd card. Total 650.00 and I don't think I will have to worry about running out of space for pictures and videos
@zaqwansyazrina5233
@zaqwansyazrina5233 Жыл бұрын
I was supposed to own a s20 12gb ram but it got lost by the courier service. So i order a s21 256gb. But never regret it. Rocking android 13, less ram and no sd card is never a problem for me. I love how slim and compact it was. Such a great phone by Samsung. Will definitely go for s23 after this
@chaniboy
@chaniboy 3 жыл бұрын
Not me switching from the s20 to the s21 and transferring all my nudes and OF videos to the cloud.
@mali3002
@mali3002 3 жыл бұрын
Down bad
@youngrios
@youngrios 3 жыл бұрын
F
@earthing3696
@earthing3696 3 жыл бұрын
How do we not do that?
@chaniboy
@chaniboy 3 жыл бұрын
@@earthing3696 the s20 allows for usage of s micro SD. This was removed from from the s21, no mam no mam
@wafiqM
@wafiqM 3 жыл бұрын
Just use secure folder. Nothing to worry
@MillieonaVespa
@MillieonaVespa 3 жыл бұрын
So what’s the story with cloud storage on Samsung...I refuse to use one drive ...but my S20 keeps pushing me towards it ...I have copied most of my files to the SD card and photos to Google photos ..... so what’s with Samsung farming out features....the cloud back up to one drive and why is Spotify included in the music app....and how about not giving us a preinstalled Facebook App which you cannot delete ! ... it really does make for a cohesive experience ....especially cloud services ? Maybe you could make a video to discuss ?
@fluxcapacitor
@fluxcapacitor 2 ай бұрын
Why always showing only the back and front faces of the phones when comparing them side by side? Why can't we see the bottom side with the USB-C port? Is it aligned on both phones? Does the geometry (cross-section shape, not the overall dimensions) of the S21 enclosure looks like that of the S20 or more like the S22?
@norme2681
@norme2681 Жыл бұрын
The screen on the 20 is a lot better and that's what you use most, expanded storage, and rear mic. The downside is the processor, I prefer the plastic back. I picked up a reconditioned S20 for $149 with an $86 trade-in allowance on a Iphone, I hated, on Amazon last week, what a bargain for $63. After using both the S20 even without the bargain I got the S20 would be my choice.
@curiosity968
@curiosity968 3 жыл бұрын
Even though the mic is near the camera in the s20, the s21 mic sounds way better
@MikeOBrienMedia
@MikeOBrienMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Surprising, but I agree. I wonder how they managed to do that
@sirus3322
@sirus3322 3 жыл бұрын
Samsung's edge displays r not called waterfall displays.Waterfall display/edge refers to xtrme curves on the four sides like Xiaomi mi 11 & Huawei P40pro
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 3 жыл бұрын
I think the S21 is definitely a step back from the S20.
@wendycleasby6423
@wendycleasby6423 2 жыл бұрын
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@dylanbruggeman
@dylanbruggeman 2 жыл бұрын
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@Wade_Fucking_Wilson
@Wade_Fucking_Wilson 2 жыл бұрын
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@Sshhap
@Sshhap 2 жыл бұрын
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@_sunfish
@_sunfish 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sshhap no sd card and 1080p display while having the same camera, I will upgrade to s20 from my s8, or maybe pixel 6 if it's good but pixel 6 seems too big at 6.4 in that's too much for a base model...
@jhgolf25
@jhgolf25 3 жыл бұрын
Left out they removed MST, the most signature feature by Samsung
@LearnWithEase87
@LearnWithEase87 2 жыл бұрын
Lol true. Might as well just use gpay without MST.
@jhgolf25
@jhgolf25 2 жыл бұрын
@@LearnWithEase87 not all places have gpay, but most do finally
@Alan.jn02
@Alan.jn02 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion just from watching this video. The S21s pictures and videos look better, and the S21s video audio sounds better too
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