Looks like this device is packing a punch, especially now snapdragon will finally hit the uk shores. Any ideas why to look at the s20 Ultra over this device?
Is it going up be possible to unlock the bootloader and install chain recovery and ROM in the Snapdragon version of this phone? From a quick look at the S20 section of this forum only the Exynos versions get custom development.
dj.shauny.g said:
Looks like this device is packing a punch, especially now snapdragon will finally hit the uk shores. Any ideas why to look at the s20 Ultra over this device?
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Nope, none. On a value-for-dollar basis, I think this phone trumps the Ultra hands down. In fact, I just cancelled an order for a Note20 Ultra, as I've realized that I don't need, and likely won't ever use, all those premium features that we pay so much for - this phone looks just right for the price to me.
Mine is shipped and I will get it tomorrow!
Not gonna lie, I'm now having second thoughts as a result of the optical fingerprint sensor and camera performance - not deal breakers for sure at this price point, but security and camera performance are top of my list of priorities, so those give me pause.
Got mine a bit ago. To be honest, i can't tell the difference between the S20 FE and the Note 20 I have been using while waiting for it to arrive.
The S20 FE doesn't have the video enhancer setting, which may or may not make a difference. But also I noted in a super quick camera test, that the Note 20 looked better at 3x zoom than the S20 FE did. I would have thought the S20 would have looked better there.
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Not gonna lie, I'm now having second thoughts as a result of the optical fingerprint sensor and camera performance - not deal breakers for sure at this price point, but security and camera performance are top of my list of priorities, so those give me pause.
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Fingerprint sensor works fine. It's as fast as the sensor on my Huawei P30 Pro and so far hasn't failed to read my fingerprint.
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Fingerprint sensor works fine. It's as fast as the sensor on my Huawei P30 Pro and so far hasn't failed to read my fingerprint.
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Would you be able to check if the 40W SuperCharger from your P30 Pro works with the S20 FE at 25W?
I'm upgrading from a broken P30 and it would be cool if I didn't have to buy the 25W Samsung charger.
Cheers
My S20 FE 5G is coming today, really excited :victory:
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Would you be able to check if the 40W SuperCharger from your P30 Pro works with the S20 FE at 25W?
I'm upgrading from a broken P30 and it would be cool if I didn't have to buy the 25W Samsung charger.
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It doesn't work unfortunately. Doesn't seem to be charging any faster than the standard charger.
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I can decide buying the S10 (normal one) or the Huawei P30 Pro.
What are your experiences with the phone so far?
Would you buy it again or should I go for the P30 Pro?
Hey mate. I was also struggling about Huawei P30 Pro. I have a S10 exynos, and my main problems with it are: battery, and camera. I was thinking a lot about exchanging my phone for P30 Pro, because of that camera and battery. But I made small research about P30 Pro, and... it's not a perfect phone. There is no perfect phone.
Check out forum about P30 Pro on XDA, and there are people complaining about different things of Huawei.
Those two last post from leoni1980 and Ady1976 kinda opened my eyes. They made really good points.
link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...ra-samples-t3916240/post79424402#post79424402
I think I'll stick to my S10, and I hope Samsung will improve night mode and the new charging speed will make the experience with Samsung better.
What are my favourite things about S10? First of all, the screen. It's great, the highest resolution is nice, but my top feaute is the reduction of blue light. Even youtubers are starting to inform about blue light and what harm can it do. Also the stereo speakers are really nice. I enjoy using OneUI with gestures and onehand+ app. No buttons on my screen, but also no one besides me know how to operate my phone Inscreen fingerprint is not perfect, but i like its position and that it can be used with wet fingers. Though my isn't always working. Huawei's interface isn't that nice from what I read.
Overall, it's a good phone, but not perfect. On some aspects Samsung didn't do their best, especially with the whole Exynos vs Snapdragon topic. And I think I'll stick with my S10, instead of trying to change it for P30 Pro.
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I can decide buying the S10 (normal one) or the Huawei P30 Pro.
What are your experiences with the phone so far?
Would you buy it again or should I go for the P30 Pro?
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Do not know about the P30 but I have had my S10 Snapdragon for about a month and a half. I also have the Pixel 2...
Love the S10 ..the Pixel 3a is due out anytime now and the 4 is due out in October and both will have a better camera vs the S10.
It really depends on what is important to you?
Camera? Always having the most updated software? UI ? Cost?
Do you use the Gear S3 watch? Etc, etc...
Sammy offers a nice trade in deal if you have the current S8 or S9 as well.
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thanks for your replies guys .. I bought it yesterday for very cheap and I´m in love with it
Congrats and welcome aboard!
Coming from the S20 Ultra. NOt sure if its worth the upgrade. Anyone upgrading from S20 Ultra?
Here.
My reasons are the S Pen (I miss the Note experience), adaptive refresh (without entering on screen settings every minute), the Phantom Black color (my carrier sent me a grey S20 Ultra and I hate it) and the camera (hope the S21U won't have the same focus problems of the S20U). And my carrier gives me 680€ for my S20U (a half of the S21U 256GB price).
Im on the Note 20 Ultra now and ordered the S21 Ultra. I skipped the S20 last year so thought Id check it out this year.
The camera and fingerprint sensor Im looking forward to trying but all im all not much of a jump from the note.
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Im on the Note 20 Ultra now and ordered the S21 Ultra. I skipped the S20 last year so thought Id check it out this year.
The camera and fingerprint sensor Im looking forward to trying but all im all not much of a jump from the note.
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It's also thicker and heavier than Note 20!
Bigger battery!
Not worth the upgrade besides the camera. It is heavier and thicker. It is more like a downgrade if anything. No microsd, smaller display, same battery. Will wait for next year's
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Bigger battery!
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absolutely right
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Coming from the S20 Ultra. NOt sure if its worth the upgrade. Anyone upgrading from S20 Ultra?
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Significantly better focus on the S21 ultra, plus 3x AND 10x optical zoom.
If cameras are your #1 consideration then yes, upgrade. If not, then you are probably better to waiting for S22U release.
Hi guys.
Does it worth to trade my OnePlus 7 Pro with S20 fe?
Thank you.
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Hi guys.
Does it worth to trade my OnePlus 7 Pro with S20 fe?
Thank you.
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If you're not sure, the answer is no - only upgrade for clear improvements/performance gains - otherwise why would you upgrade?
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If you're not sure, the answer is no - only upgrade for clear improvements/performance gains - otherwise why would you upgrade?
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I have oneplus 7 pro 1 and a half year and I want some change.
That's why I'm thinking of S20 fe.
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I have oneplus 7 pro 1 and a half year and I want some change.
That's why I'm thinking of S20 fe.
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there are dozens of videos on YouTube of the OnePlus 8T (newer than yours) up against S20FE and Pixel 4a etc. go watch a bus load of videos and you'll have a better idea. aside from that FE will have a newer processor, a memory card slot or dual SIM, but only you should decide if it's worth it.
remember there are a few versions of the FE and they are not all the same.
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I have oneplus 7 pro 1 and a half year and I want some change.
That's why I'm thinking of S20 fe.
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Nope. It's not worth it. It also charges too slowly compared to oneplus. Wait for s21 fe or oneplus 9
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Nope. It's not worth it. It also charges too slowly compared to oneplus. Wait for s21 fe or oneplus 9
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I agree - and I just upgraded to the S20 FE 5G. But I was coming from a Galaxy S9+, which is a year older than your 7 Pro. Even then, the S20 FE doesn't blow me away in comparison - I actually think the screen is nicer (and brighter in normal use) on the S9+, and I'm still getting used to the punch hole camera, and lack of a notification light. I bought it mainly for the increase in storage (as I use the SD Card slot for a second SIM, so can't add memory) and the 120 MHz display, faster processor etc. Even then, I don't really find it noticeably faster in normal use - as I mentioned in another post, it never ceases to amaze me just how much marketing departments and the media exaggerate each year's (real world) improvements. All of which is to say that phones have gotten so good - and have been for a few years now - that it makes no sense to upgrade until you either have to or there is a clear advantage to doing so.
Edit: Having done some more side-by-side comparison, the S20 FE 5G is noticeably faster of course, and the screen is fine. Plus, the battery life has been stellar. All-in-all, it's a great phone for the price - especially the 8GB/256GB 5G version.
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Nope. It's not worth it. It also charges too slowly compared to oneplus.
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You generally don't want your phones to charge really fast, it's extremely detrimental to battery's lifespan. 15W-25W is already overdoing it and should be the maximum for most people.
I rarely get this phone below 50% and then it's up to 75 again pretty quick. if you want your phone to charge faster turn off Wi-Fi, go into airplane mode or even better switch it off for 30 mins.
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I rarely get this phone below 50% and then it's up to 75 again pretty quick. if you want your phone to charge faster turn off Wi-Fi, go into airplane mode or even better switch it off for 30 mins.
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Or, better yet, just don't constantly watch it charge...
I don't know why samsung didn't use gn2 sensor on s21 ultra , but I think xiaomi's mi 11 ultra GN2 gonna crush the s21 ultra's hm3 sensor ..
What do you guys think?
If it is true, I dont think so.
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I don't know why samsung didn't use gn2 sensor on s21 ultra , but I think xiaomi's mi 11 ultra GN2 gonna crush the s21 ultra's hm3 sensor ..
What do you guys think?
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Xiaomi is essentially beta testers for Samsung's newest sensor tech. Xiaomi got the 108MP HMX and the 64MP GW1 sensor before any Samsung phones. It is a little annoying though since Samsung isn't planning on a Note 21 Ultra this year, so Xiaomi would have the better camera tech until at least the S22 Ultra presumably.
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Xiaomi is essentially beta testers for Samsung's newest sensor tech. Xiaomi got the 108MP HMX and the 64MP GW1 sensor before any Samsung phones. It is a little annoying though since Samsung isn't planning on a Note 21 Ultra this year, so Xiaomi would have the better camera tech until at least the S22 Ultra presumably.
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They are planning , but it's a bit delayed ,
Note lineup is something they can't skip even though they introduced spen in s series, but that's optional
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They are planning , but it's a bit delayed ,
Note lineup is something they can't skip even though they introduced spen in s series, but that's optional
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Normally yes, but they likely can due to chip shortages (or at least using it as an excuse to): https://wccftech.com/galaxy-note-21-series-skipped-chip-shortages/
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Normally yes, but they likely can due to chip shortages (or at least using it as an excuse to): https://wccftech.com/galaxy-note-21-series-skipped-chip-shortages/
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And if their focus is gonna be on s series only , then I think they can beat the sd888 with their exynos 2100 this time , because Exynos has that capabilities.
Sd888 was also built by samsung so their own chipset just lacks optimization I think .
My black 21Ultra will totally destroy that Mi 11 and crush it into tiny little pieces and then eat it for lunch #yeahman #f
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GoldPunch said:
If it is true, I dont think so.
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Fake comparison video, with fake pictures! What is wrong with you?
This one is real, by Han's Tech Talk
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Fake comparison video, with fake pictures! What is wrong with you?
This one is real, by Han's Tech Talk
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What is wrong with you? Keep clam. I said If it is true. Although, they are pretty similar.
I think even GN1 in Vivo x50 pro plus can easily beat HM3 tbh.
Why can't Samsung just use GN series in their flagship and stop ridiculous 108mp gimmick.
Samsung know how to get the best out of its sensor, thats why you won't notice a big different between both phones.
I still wished, that samsung didn't not care for numbers and gave us the newest sensor...
As I said above, our phone is better in terms of photo. Although some of us don't believe it.
Not a fan of extremely narrow plane of focus.
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Not a fan of extremely narrow plane of focus.
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Its there in the s21 ultra's 108 mp as well.
It uses focus enhancer mode and switches to ultrawide lens zoomed to 1x to capture
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Its there in the s21 ultra's 108 mp as well.
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Have not been a fan of it since S20 Ultra.
So , after 4 weeks, I returned my X3 Pro .
2 main reasons - no promised monthly security updates and no plans to fix the Android auto problems.
Their support is non existent unfortunately.
Love the design , the main camera's are fantastic, it feels brilliant in the hand and vooc is great. But having them effectively drop support so early at this price is not acceptable.
( Nb I contacted them regarding both issues. The updates - they will try their best to supply security patches when they can ! . Android auto - working on it - after looking , the X2 pro has the same exact problem which was never fixed. )
Back to a S21 Ultra.
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So , after 4 weeks, I returned my X3 Pro .
2 main reasons - no promised monthly security updates and no plans to fix the Android auto problems.
Their support is non existent unfortunately.
Love the design , the main camera's are fantastic, it feels brilliant in the hand and vooc is great. But having them effectively drop support so early at this price is not acceptable.
( Nb I contacted them regarding both issues. The updates - they will try their best to supply security patches when they can ! . Android auto - working on it - after looking , the X2 pro has the same exact problem which was never fixed. )
Back to a S21 Ultra.
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I feel your pain. I have also asked to return mine, but so far (2 weeks later) they haven't bothered replying.
They're also useless at replying via Twitter, despite being publically called out on it.
As you say, it's a pity because the rest of the phone is great - so, so much better than the OP9 Pro which is the obvious comparison (S21 Ultra is too big).
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I feel your pain. I have also asked to return mine, but so far (2 weeks later) they haven't bothered replying.
They're also useless at replying via Twitter, despite being publically called out on it.
As you say, it's a pity because the rest of the phone is great - so, so much better than the OP9 Pro which is the obvious comparison (S21 Ultra is too big).
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I bought mine via EE anytime upgrade , my saving grace was I contacted EE within the 2 weeks asking if they could push them for support.
I too was looking for a slightly smaller , more comfortable device without spec compromise. There is no doubt that the S21U is the top dog , but it's not for everyone. I genuinely enjoyed actually using the X3. Shame.
Will wait and see what the pixel 6 XL turns out to be I guess.
Returned my Chinese version: so many system apps locked to Chinese: assistant, back-up cloud, store, messaging. Difficult if not impossible to get to usual android versions. Blocking reselection of messaging app due to 'security'. Just no fun, even with the screen, cameras , wireless charging. No hope that the community would ever grow enough to get proper root & rom freedom. Went back to my OnePlus5 before taking the inexpensive OnePlusNord N10.
stuclark said:
I feel your pain. I have also asked to return mine, but so far (2 weeks later) they haven't bothered replying.
They're also useless at replying via Twitter, despite being publically called out on it.
As you say, it's a pity because the rest of the phone is great - so, so much better than the OP9 Pro which is the obvious comparison (S21 Ultra is too big).genuine question. How is the oppo find x3 pro, better than the one plus 9 pro. Oneplus 9 pro is cheaper, same display, battery, tab bit faster charging so not sure why people think oppo find x3 pro is better. Also the resale value of the oppo appears far much less.
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Guys, please advise. I can trade my Sasmung S21 Ultra for a Oppo Find X3 Pro and thinking to do that trade. Is the Oppo close to the S21U? My battery with the ultra is excellent and the camera aswell. Reason for me is the experience of this phone. I switch often, just for a devices try out, but the samsung S21U is now on top for me and i doubt about the Oppo. Can you help me for this?
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Guys, please advise. I can trade my Sasmung S21 Ultra for a Oppo Find X3 Pro and thinking to do that trade. Is the Oppo close to the S21U? My battery with the ultra is excellent and the camera aswell. Reason for me is the experience of this phone. I switch often, just for a devices try out, but the samsung S21U is now on top for me and i doubt about the Oppo. Can you help me for this?
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I understand that urge to get something new. But of you're so happy with the S21 why not keeping it until something reallly, really special pops up?
I cannot compare to a S21U myself, but i really dislike the fingerprint sensor on the s10 and s20. Don't know if the one in the s21 also gives you some grieve.
The X3 is much lighter (which is important to me) and charges really fast.
Battery life is ok, but i can't compare because everyone uses it differently.
Vingerprint is okay on the S21U. But i think the overall camera is better on the ultra compared with the Oppo right? And the updates from oppo are not often released
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Vingerprint is okay on the S21U. But i think the overall camera is better on the ultra compared with the Oppo right? And the updates from oppo are not often released
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Updates are indeed slower.
Camera i don't know, i only use it for x rated videos, and it's good enough for that