Question S21 Ultra Fake or Real? - Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Hi Guys,
Looking at buying a s21 ultra...
Now I know there is some fakes out there too... I have seen this one for sale:
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Now notice on the box it says Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G...
But, every other box pic I can see online just says S21 Ultra 5G and doesn't say Galaxy?
Is this Samsung's new box design? Or could this be a fake? See below for all the other boxes I have seen online:
Let me know your thoughts before I get scammed...
Thank you

If it seems too good to be true it prolly is.
Always buy from trusted sellers only...

I just checked my box, it does NOT have Galaxy on it. I think that printer is legit. You can always ask them to take a picture with the sale ID on it to prove they have it.

I won't spend 1K+ $ over a phone that I suspect (even for a tiny bit) to be fake, I'd rather wait for another shot.

Ask the seller for the imei codes etc. Should be on the back of the phone box. Fill those in and you will know if tbe phone is legit.

In my opinion, if you're nervous, then don't get it. It's too risky.

Seller has sent receipt and pic of IMEI serial etc... Seems real...

Once before I bought a Galaxy phone, looks like it, checked the IMEI number and it checked out. Got home and tried to root it and no. After checking the settings confirmed that it was a fake. You have had second thoughts from the beginning so don't do it. 1000+ USD is not worth going through the trouble for a possibility. The moment you had second thoughts, that needs to be a definite no.

I agree, it's too much money to be unsure. Also, if you have any issues with it, you could have problems getting warranty on it. For new, go with a reputable seller.

Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out

vtdrxx said:
Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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I think you're right. Good spot
The chinese communist party has no ethics and hate rape the world... and a lot of their own people.
If have haven't already noticed. That even applies to human organs there; genocide plus illegal organ harvesting, how charming.
They would allow fake phones without a second thought most likely with chipset embedded spyware. The CCP is probably sponsoring these... no joke.
Here's a vid about a chinese fake complete with sim card:
Disgusting.
I know a bunch of dead people right now courtesy of the CCP

vtdrxx said:
Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.

Nat.smith26 said:
Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.
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Anything that requires this much trouble... is trouble.

Nat.smith26 said:
Dude this picture is from a real unboxing.
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Whose real fake unboxing was it? I'm only asking as I'll have to be sure that I unsubscribe if I'm following them on YouTube lol

vtdrxx said:
Its fake...look at the selfie camera s21 ultra doesnt have the waterfall selfie but just cut out
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What you're seeing is actually the cutout for the "peelable" screen protector. If it's a fake, it already looks like an elaborate fake and I doubt they forgot about how the front lens looks like.

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Stupid eBay item. lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOTS-3x-MIRRO...ssories_RL&hash=item3caccd7734#ht_2086wt_1165
LOTS 3x MIRROR SCREEN PROTECTOR SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X1
So its 3 mirror screen protectors for a SE Xperia X1, right?
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£105!!!
Oh and, Apple iPhone is not included!
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO????
Silly prices, they should be SHOT!!!
flyboyovyick said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOTS-3x-MIRRO...ssories_RL&hash=item3caccd7734#ht_2086wt_1165
LOTS 3x MIRROR SCREEN PROTECTOR SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X1
So its 3 mirror screen protectors for a SE Xperia X1, right?
£105!!!
Oh and, Apple iPhone is not included!
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO????
Silly prices, they should be SHOT!!!
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Iphone thing is funny the prices are so up cuz they ran out of stock thats what they do when they have no stock....
djteotancolis said:
Iphone thing is funny the prices are so up cuz they ran out of stock thats what they do when they have no stock....
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More than 10 available
flyboyovyick said:
More than 10 available
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yes but they post it on other sites to and they sell from over there so they just change the price
It's a wholesale lot of 100 SP.
Item package:
3 MIRROR Screen Protector + 1 Cleaning Cloth
Retail package
Box contents:
100 items
when you see the word "lot" in the title, it means theres a bundle of the same items included. i used to buy phone parts in lot back in my hardware modding days. so if you read the whole posting, 100 packages of 3 pack screen protectors for £105 is a good deal. thats about £.40 a screen. as far as "iphone not included", that message is a general pic so the seller dosent have to custom tailor every posting for a different phone. laziness on their behalf but you get the point. just my 2 cents on not finding it stupid nor should the poster be shot.
Yup, you misunderstood.
Haha, I don't think the OP should buy from eBay.
But also, the seller had bad communication. He also failed to be accurate with his description.
The item is for the Xperia X1, not the iPhone.
never mind. But he didn't bother to write a suitable description for that device.
True. But, these people are from Hong Kong and never get English right when i'm dealing with them.
Lol, like someone is going to bid on that =]
Simon_WM said:
Lol, like someone is going to bid on that =]
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why not? you buy 100 for 100 and sell them for 3 bucks each...you just made 200 + shipping costs. theres money to be made out there and ebay is a great way to capitalize. you gotta figure, 100 people in the world will be looking for a screen protector for the x1. you sell it for cheap and people will buy.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
True. But, these people are from Hong Kong and never get English right when i'm dealing with them.
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Not all China-based sellers have bad English.
An eBay seller by the name of Easecase who operates and ships from China has a customer service person who writes and understands excellent English. I should add that their customized cases are amazing. I mean their cases are the BEST.

Cheap Case Review (Lots of pics!)

Hey everyone, I'm back with another review with lots of pictures again. Some of the pictures were taken with my Galaxy Note 2, and even though they are some fantastic pictures, I took out another camera to take pictures with the case on the phone.
To be honest, this is a case that I thought I wouldn't recommend to anyone because it was a cheapo case and it feels CHEAP! I mean, REALLY cheap! But once it's on the phone, it actually feels really good in hand and then it gives it a textured back that will for sure not let you drop it as easily!
Enough of my blabbing.
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You can find this case in a ton of different colors.
The buttons don't feel like they're going to click, but they're actually really clicky once it's on the case. It isn't as good as the original case that I reviewed last week, but for the price, it's good and you can feel the raised buttons.
Port holes are HUGE! I mean, every place there is an opening, this case makes it a lot bigger than it really needs to be! Check these pictures out.
Compare the hole for the speaker, or the pen silo!
And the camera hole
There is a higher lip on the case, so you can put it face down on the table and the screen won't touch the table.
I actually bought this case a week before I got my Note 2, and it just got here a few days ago. Ironic that I ordered it to have a case right away and it is the 4th case I got in the mail. Lol. I like the case, but it honestly doesn't compare to the Original case that I reviewed. It does have some good points and some bad ones. I like the texture, but it has massive port holes. I don't like how it makes my phone look though, but you can judge that for yourself. I'm going to stick to the original case. But it's not bad at all for the price that it is on eBay!
Would I recommend it? Yeah.
Are there better cases? For sure.
Better cases for the price? Probably not.
Hit thanks if this review has helped you or you just like the pics Or if you'd like me to continue reviewing cases I buy .
Thanks for reading
These can be bought for $3.99 each (there might be other listings for lower price than this) from ebay.com
Black Clear
Red
Purple
Blue
White
Clear (I bought this for $2.25 in auction)
Rose Pink
Black (possible alternate link for $2.29)
More from this seller.
P.S.: This looks cool. Might grab it.
http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
mazdamiata210 said:
http://www.eforchina.com/view/123104/X-Type-TPU-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100--Blue-.htm
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Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
I actually got mine from eBay:
http://www.ebay.es/itm/200822588381...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 $2.97
srikat said:
Does 'Add to Cart' button work for you on that site?
Edit: Never mind, it works in Chrome. Doesn't work in Firefox for me. Strange.
This looks like a awesome site if it's genuine.
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I've ordered from here before. Shipping takes forever unless you pay for faster shipping but it's legit and I got about 10 cases for my original note from there. They were only 86 cents! One of the best sites I've come across. The only problem I've run into is the pictures don't exactly represent the exact item. Like I ordered a case and the picture showed it transparent but it was really solid blue.

Front camera off centerd. Should I care?

Hello.
So recently got my replacement of note 5 due to screen issue.
This unit is perfect the only problem is my FFC is off centerd towards bottom left.
Its not blocking picture or anything.
Just getting ocd.
So guys should I care? If the ffc is off centerd?
Posting a pic might help.
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These are the two picture.
Doesn't look like its a major thing. You should take it to a Samsung Repair Center... They should be able to fix and give it back.
Well actually its not blocking pictures in anyway.. So debating should i take it for repair or not.
Ctechie said:
Well actually its not blocking pictures in anyway.. So debating should i take it for repair or not.
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I had OCD just like you. I would take it. And I don't think you'll be charged for it. Its a brand new device.
aakaashjois said:
I had OCD just like you. I would take it. And I don't think you'll be charged for it. Its a brand new device.
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Just 2 days ago got a brand new replacement for small tiny reason, afraid they might replace again and i get the bigger issue this time.
Ctechie said:
Just 2 days ago got a brand new replacement for small tiny reason, afraid they might replace again and i get the bigger issue this time.
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My S3 had a similar problem, but for the back camera. They fixed it in half hour. That's why I suggested taking it repair center.
Oh ya! Rear is actually easier to fix.. For front they will need to replace the screen or. The whole unit. Thats why debaiting.
Ctechie said:
Oh ya! Rear is actually easier to fix.. For front they will need to replace the screen or. The whole unit. Thats why debaiting.
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That could be a problem... since its not doing anything go photos. You can just keep it then. Changing the whole unit is a big hassle
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My experia z1 with exact same issue.. But going strong fr years.
Would love to know other people thoughts as well.
my note 5 looks the same. it seems like the lens they are using causes it to look like off centered. Don't worry about it. Better that then them trying to dissemble the whole phone for one camera that has no defect.
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my note 5 looks the same. it seems like the lens they are using causes it to look like off centered. Don't worry about it. Better that then them trying to dissemble the whole phone for one camera that has no defect.
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I think you are right.
As the camera is working perfectly fine. It will be horrundus to sent the phone for repair. Just now I have to try controlling my damm ocd.
OCD stinks! Thanks for making me check mine. It is slightly off. Nothing to worry about. My Lumia 1520 rear camera was way off and I never had an issue. It should be fine as long as there is no vignette. ?
LateForDinner said:
OCD stinks! Thanks for making me check mine. It is slightly off. Nothing to worry about. My Lumia 1520 rear camera was way off and I never had an issue. It should be fine as long as there is no vignette.
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Have you seen my front camera pic i attached ? Do you think its way off center? Should i be worried? I know it dosent harm anything just my damm ocd.
It probably won't make difference unless your phone is pointing at an extreme angle to the sun to cause adverse vignette shading. I liken it to that micro scratch on the screen you never noticed until that one day when the sun hit it just right. Now you can't take your eyes off it...LOL!
Well, if it's a $50 phone I wouldn't care but for me it's a $1000+ phone so yeah they can fix/replace it until I get what I paid for....a premium phone.
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Mi 9T Pro weird Unlock Problem

Hello,
I've just got my Mi 9T Pro, and I've wanted to unlock it (I know I'll have to wait at least 24h, most likely 7days) And this is what I get:
I don't speak Chinese, so I don't know what does it mean..
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I've unlocked Xiaomi phones in the past.. Redmi Note 3, mi5, Mi Mix,.. Everything went smooth on those..
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I don't know why the photo is not showing, here is the link:
https://imgur.com/a/xMa66kv
I can't see anything on your pic. Bad quality
Kollachi said:
I can't see anything on your pic. Bad quality
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Highly doubt it.. I'm on a computer and the photo has a resolution of 2560x1080px.. Try the imgur link https://imgur.com/a/xMa66kv
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Highly doubt it.. I'm on a computer and the photo has a resolution of 2560x1080px.. Try the imgur link https://imgur.com/a/xMa66kv
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Try a different version of the Miunlock. Some said an older version worked better.
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Try a different version of the Miunlock. Some said an older version worked better.
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nope, it's not working.. I've managed to translate the image:
This phone was locked by phone number: 619 629 and it cannot be unlcoked.
F*** GEARBEST!
It should have been originally sealed box (it was obviously sealed by them after doing god knows what)..
Probably your phone got cloned IMEI
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nope, it's not working.. I've managed to translate the image:
This phone was locked by phone number: 619 629 and it cannot be unlcoked.
F*** GEARBEST!
It should have been originally sealed box (it was obviously sealed by them after doing god knows what)..
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So that's an obvious red flag for gearbest I'd say. Did you pay with PayPal?
Try to contact seller... Other than that, I believe edl could solve your problem.
Yea my old mi 5 from buyingeek came with fake rom but at least was able to unlock , sorry to hear you got screwed.
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So that's an obvious red flag for gearbest I'd say. Did you pay with PayPal?
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Yep, thank God I did!
I've already contacted the Gearbest, they are "solving" the issue. Funny thing is, that I've brought OnePlus 7 Pro, this year from them.. for mad cheep I think with a coupon it was around 550€.. 8gb/256gb variant.. It was said that it is an international version.. So I've played dumb.
I've contacted the OnePlus and told them that the phone was a bday gift, and I just want to know how much of warranty do I have for it.. They then said to me that the phone is Chinese version, and that originally it runs HydrogenOS.. What I've done is contact them, told them they f** me over, they then offered a 150€ back, witch I took.
Later on I've brought a Mi 9T for my friend (he had Redmi note 3 pro until that point) the phone came originally boxed.. And since I saw that there is a 81hz refresh mod for Mi 9T series.. I've said to myself ah well fu** it, I'll sell my OP7 Pro and get Mi 9T, unlock it, flash Pixel Experience or Paranoidandroid and later on OxygenOS + 81hz mod and basically have the same experience with probably better camera (I've had Poco last year and man that phone had some good photos with gcam) and be happy, I could live with worse vibration motor.. So I've gotten the Mi 9T Pro for 320€.. And now.. here we go again.
I know I could probably fix it with EDL, and I probably will... but why should I? It's their mistake, and they should refund me in some way.. And I'm not sending the phone back, as I've already brought and installed screen protectors and some cases, so that was what, around 30ish € more.. All in all the device is great and I love it, the screen, the size, cameras.. but man I miss so much notifications on MIUI and the autobrightens is really bad, but I knew this things before buying, So I've brought the phone with the intention to unlock it and install a custom software on it.

Third Party add on wide/ telephoto lenses?

Has anyone seen any third party add on lenses that are any good for the Note 20 Ultra?
Snowleopard1900 said:
Has anyone seen any third party add on lenses that are any good for the Note 20 Ultra?
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Moment Lens have their attachment case recently released that allows for all of their lenses to be attached. I really want to get the anamorphic lenses they have, yet I just got to save up for it as they are a premium investment. There's a few other competitors to Moment Lens you might want to check out as well. I hope that helps.
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Moment Lens have their attachment case recently released that allows for all of their lenses to be attached. I really want to get the anamorphic lenses they have, yet I just got to save up for it as they are a premium investment. There's a few other competitors to Moment Lens you might want to check out as well. I hope that helps.
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I just checked them out, cool stuff, I did not see a case that fits the Note 20 Ultra on their site yet.... that firefly gimbal looks cool too, but not sure a Note 20 Ultra would fit on it.
Snowleopard1900 said:
I just checked them out, cool stuff, I did not see a case that fits the Note 20 Ultra on their site yet.... that firefly gimbal looks cool too, but not sure a Note 20 Ultra would fit on it.
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I don't know where you were looking at but the have the N20U cases for order:
https://www.shopmoment.com/shop/galaxy-thin-case/note-20-ultra
I plan to pick up the case and the anamorphic lenses next month.
So this is funny..... I ordered the starter kit.... which is the Note 20 U case, 2 lenses and the lens caps and cleaning brush...... to find out that Moment is no longer supporting their Android App..... what a pita. Its not even listed in the play store from what I can see.
Moment is good. Nice thing is when new phones come out, they make a new case that is compatible with their lenses extending your investment.
Pricy, but seems high quality glass.
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Snowleopard1900 said:
So this is funny..... I ordered the starter kit.... which is the Note 20 U case, 2 lenses and the lens caps and cleaning brush...... to find out that Moment is no longer supporting their Android App..... what a pita. Its not even listed in the play store from what I can see.
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What app? Works with your regular camera app. I never knew they had an app.
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You're going to have optical issues with add on lens.
Get closer to the subject etc and work with what you got.
Or do it right and get a DSLR...
blackhawk said:
You're going to have optical issues with add on lens.
Get closer to the subject etc and work with what you got.
Or do it right and get a DSLR...
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I have a D810 , lens reversing rings and a PB-6 bellows..... I don't want to carry all that gear with me in my pocket....
I have the Note 20 Ultra, the Moment case, Moment Fisheye, Moment Wide, and Tele. I have about $30K in professional camera gear. Adding lenses on the phone can work and I will sometimes use mine, especially for phone video. I carry these additional items in a small case. But, these phone add-ons start to add up in cost and I think you are better off investing in a compact camera. I my case, I also have a couple of small Canon EOS M bodies. These compact cameras will fit into the same size case as the phone add-ons and will be a much better solution than the phone. So I think it comes down to how much you can spend and how much image quality to need.
You could start with the Moment case and macro lens and give it a try.
I've seen some nice results from Moment lenses, any experience with cheaper telephoto alternatives? This one seems interesting:
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If Moment made a 100mm+lens, that would be interesting for me too, but they don't .

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