Hi all
I am confused between OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21+ (Exynos variant).
Please help me choose.
The S21 is costing me INR 2000 extra, but with the current offer running I am also getting a Samsung Active2 watch for INR 990.
I would have chosen 9 Pro, but I am concerned with the negative feedback about heating issues and camera quality not being up to the mark.
I have the S21+ and our weather is similar to India and it's always warm and easy to overheat, don't get it. I don't know if the Oneplus is better or not
I'm looking for a new phone to replace my "old" OnePlus 8 Pro who's display isn't happy anymore and I also need something with good stock UI cause for my new job I need a locked bootloader so no Evolution X or whatever anymore.
I like One UI the most having had a Note 3, 5 and 9 in the past.
So, if between the S21+ and S20 Ultra, at the same price, which one would you recommend?
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I was more hoping for some real world experience based recommendations. I know the theoretical and spec differences but I wanna know what people think real-world.
Such evaluations are always subjective, do not have to correspond to device's specs, to serious benchmark tests. Personally I never would rely on such evaluations.
My carrier just messaged me about their offer for all new Galaxy S22 models with 200€ off from the retail price for S22/S22+ and 250€ off for the S22 Ultra + free Galaxy Buds Pros. With this the S22 Ultra 128GB 5G model would be 1049€, 256GB 5G model 1149€ and the 512GB 5G model 1249€ (all of these are available for interest free payments up to 3 years and the phones are not being bootloader/carrier locked). Is this actually a good offer or should I pass it given that I live in the EU and the model I would get is going to be Exynos 2200 device anyway (which is most likely going to be not as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant)?
Hard to say with zero user feedback. Samsung has been having issues with many of their variable rate displays as are most of the manufacturers using this technology.
Right off the get there's no SD card so you better get the 512gb variant. The spen is in an awkward side unless you're a lefty.
You might want the larger Plus size if you want screen real estate to play with.
The Snapdragon question and what the heat sink differences might be if any will be only fully answered in the future.
Samsung should have another flagship release this fall. Personally the S22U isn't giving me any tangible incentives to own it over my N10+'s. Not even a wash; the tradeoffs outweigh the benefits for me.
The N20U was a close and tougher call to make.
2023 may be a better year to buy. I'm pacing it for 2023-2024 if I like what I see.
Both the N10+ and the N20U can be had at good prices. Used and new ones are available but be careful if you do as there's a lot of scamming is going on. The N10+ is still a great phone and both these Notes support up to 1tb of V30 rated storage. The new N10+'s come loaded with 10, the N20U's likely 11. I'm not concerned with updates but if you are factor that in; the N10+'s limit is Android 12, the N20U's is 13 maybe 14(?) I think.
Sincci said:
My carrier just messaged me about their offer for all new Galaxy S22 models with 200€ off from the retail price for S22/S22+ and 250€ off for the S22 Ultra + free Galaxy Buds Pros. With this the S22 Ultra 128GB 5G model would be 1049€, 256GB 5G model 1149€ and the 512GB 5G model 1249€ (all of these are available for interest free payments up to 3 years and the phones are not being bootloader/carrier locked). Is this actually a good offer or should I pass it given that I live in the EU and the model I would get is going to be Exynos 2200 device anyway (which is most likely going to be not as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant)?
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I would say it depends on which device you come from.. If you currently have a Note 20 Ultra or S21 Ultra, I would wait a bit before committing. Last year I actually went from Note 20 Ultra to S21 Ultra (I know, stupid), and I regretted it at first but then loved it. If you are coming from an older device, then yeah go for it.
Samsung if offering pretty good trade-in deals in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend, which means I could basically upgrade my 256 GB S21 Ultra to a 256 GB S22 Ultra for $299, with a free Watch4 to boot! I already have a Watch3, so if I sold the Watch4, it would effectively be a $150 or so upgrade.
Not a bad deal at all. I'm tempted to do it, but I wanted to see if you guys feel it would be worth it. I really like my S21 Ultra and Watch3, and I don't have any issues with either of them. I don't really care about the S Pen (perhaps I should?), but having a best-in-class camera is critical to me. I don't have any complaints, really, about my S21 Ultra, but I'd be open to spending $300 or so if there are some serious improvements in the camera and/or other areas.
Would you say this deal is worth the upgrade? Or should I just stick with my S21 Ultra for now, and wait for whatever the S23 series will bring?
Thanks!
--Ron
I used S21Ultra and now I'm using S22ultra. I do regret every day for my decision. S21U is way better than S22U.
The only option which is better is zoom. Zoom is clearer than S21U. But I don't think you're gonna use the zoom much.
S22U camera performance is not satisfying at all compared to the price tag and S21U. I thought the Korean version has a problem and bought the US version. But both are the same.
Gaming(PUBG) performance on S21U is also better. Battery performance is also better on S21U.
If you love S-Pen and 100x clearer zoom, then go for S22U. Otherwise, it doesn't worth buying.
dutch_in_seattle said:
Samsung if offering pretty good trade-in deals in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend, which means I could basically upgrade my 256 GB S21 Ultra to a 256 GB S22 Ultra for $299, with a free Watch4 to boot! I already have a Watch3, so if I sold the Watch4, it would effectively be a $150 or so upgrade.
Not a bad deal at all. I'm tempted to do it, but I wanted to see if you guys feel it would be worth it. I really like my S21 Ultra and Watch3, and I don't have any issues with either of them. I don't really care about the S Pen (perhaps I should?), but having a best-in-class camera is critical to me. I don't have any complaints, really, about my S21 Ultra, but I'd be open to spending $300 or so if there are some serious improvements in the camera and/or other areas.
Would you say this deal is worth the upgrade? Or should I just stick with my S21 Ultra for now, and wait for whatever the S23 series will bring?
Thanks!
--Ron
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As of right now, based on your "requirements" no, not worth it for you. IT will be in the near future with software upgrades, though.
If you do the trade, you might spend a couple months complaining and regretting it. but in the long run is so very worth it.
>> It will be in the near future with software upgrades, though.
Can you give some examples of this? What are issues now which should be corrected in software updates? It's tricky to buy something based on promised future enhancements or features.
Also, I'm wondering how much I'd actually use the S Pen, since I've never been a Note user. I'd love to hear from other S22 Ultra users without any prior Note experience how (if?) they use the S Pen with the S22 Ultra and how they're liking that.
Well, I took the plunge and ordered the Galaxy S22 Ultra (unlocked, black, 256 GB) on Samsung.com, taking advantage of their Memorial Day special: $1,000 trade-in for Galaxy S21 Ultra plus a free 40mm Watch4. In total it came to $284 (after an additional employer-related $15 off). I'm planning to sell the Watch4, so ultimately this upgrade will cost me about $100-$120. Not bad, not bad at all.
I'll probably post my impressions of the S22 Ultra with S Pen, coming from S21 Ultra, in this forum later.
--Ron
dutch_in_seattle said:
Well, I took the plunge and ordered the Galaxy S22 Ultra (unlocked, black, 256 GB) on Samsung.com, taking advantage of their Memorial Day special: $1,000 trade-in for Galaxy S21 Ultra plus a free 40mm Watch4. In total it came to $284 (after an additional employer-related $15 off). I'm planning to sell the Watch4, so ultimately this upgrade will cost me about $100-$120. Not bad, not bad at all.
I'll probably post my impressions of the S22 Ultra with S Pen, coming from S21 Ultra, in this forum later.
--Ron
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Also in the Seattle area here who did the trade in from the S21U during the pre-order deals. No regrets here, works just as well with my Watch 3. It terms of day to day stuff, you won't really notice an upgrade. The camera itself isn't very different either, with the 10x looking better. I personally use GCam for everything and it's been working well.
What is the 5th camera like thing on s22 ultra back. I am so confused as ti what it does.
Tells you what's what
Camera Specs & Features - Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+ & S22 5G
Discover the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22 Plus & S22 5G Camera specs & features. Learn more about how to utilise your Camera to the fullest.
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How hard to google it?
Thanks for the reply, but I am asking about the 5th one above the flash?
ajaykumarmeher said:
Thanks for the reply, but I am asking about the 5th one above the flash?
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That is not a camera. It is the laser autofocus.