Galaxy S21 Ultra review: third time’s a charm

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a huge, powerful Android phone with no fewer than five cameras. The main 108-megapixel sensor is the best Samsung has ever shipped - promises were made and, for once, kept. Dieter Bohn reviews the newest flagship phone from Samsung featuring the new Snapdragon 888, 120hZ refresh rate screen, and all its much-improved cameras.
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  • @lillepott
    @lillepott3 жыл бұрын

    "Sometimes I'll switch the screen to 'vivid' to feel more alive" - 21st century human experience

  • @MegasXLR

    @MegasXLR

    3 жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @thebootielover

    @thebootielover

    3 жыл бұрын

    No Samsung MST is a deal-breaker for me.

  • @derpyderp1144

    @derpyderp1144

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thebootielover were in 2021 mst is not going to be needed with people upgrading there registers

  • @biggibber5037

    @biggibber5037

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hsurrhxjkdej Bahhahahhh WHYYYY NOttt me phoneee bahhhhhhhhhhh

  • @YosemiteWay

    @YosemiteWay

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @gunzforarmz
    @gunzforarmz3 жыл бұрын

    Me: I don't take pictures, I don't play games, I watch KZread and netflix on my tablet. Also me: I need the S21 ultra

  • @Pantera972

    @Pantera972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same 😂

  • @mattatk92

    @mattatk92

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely same 🤣

  • @0siiris

    @0siiris

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't need it... i don't need it... I- I-... I NEEED IIIIT (jk already preordered weeks ago and my wallet is malnourished)

  • @gunzforarmz

    @gunzforarmz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@0siiris mine too. It's coming Wednesday.

  • @0siiris

    @0siiris

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gunzforarmz Nice so is mine!

  • @xMel21x
    @xMel21x3 жыл бұрын

    He forgot to mention that the Ultra Wide camera has autofocus, so it's capable on doing macro shots.

  • @Consectatrix

    @Consectatrix

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I was waiting for that but it seems like they missed it

  • @wildechap

    @wildechap

    3 жыл бұрын

    They all have autofocus, just that the main camera has a minimum focusing distance which permits it's macro capabilities.

  • @YakAttack915

    @YakAttack915

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that Macro shot is wild and changes how you can get those close shots

  • @CraigDIGz

    @CraigDIGz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wildechap its a big deal because even the iphone 12 pro max doesnt have auto focus on the UW lens

  • @tuor75100

    @tuor75100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CraigDIGz every camera has had autofocus for years ;) maybe you mean OIS? But does it? Jerryrig did a teardown and it doesn't have OIS apparently, so it doesn't have anything more than the iPhone? I don't own an iPhone btw, typing this one the s20fe :p but I don't think the s21 ultra's UW has anything really better than the iPhones' one? Or am I missing something?

  • @JustXavier
    @JustXavier3 жыл бұрын

    _Sometimes I switch the color mode to vivid just to _*_feel more alive._* ☆☆☆☆ That's a four star comment. 🌟

  • @lukas-personal

    @lukas-personal

    3 жыл бұрын

    IGN: this phone will make you FEEL more alive. 9/10

  • @ericd.4460
    @ericd.44602 жыл бұрын

    I've had the Ultra for just over a week. I am head over heels in love with this thing, and I've experienced zero problems.

  • @steveburge4321

    @steveburge4321

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha same here.

  • @TechAisle
    @TechAisle3 жыл бұрын

    10:29 That 10x is so sharp!

  • @wnhevenhuis7582
    @wnhevenhuis75823 жыл бұрын

    Two stories on the s21 ultra I was missing: 1. Experience of the macro function, 2. Experience of Samsung DeX.

  • @gmissen

    @gmissen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dex is amazing!

  • @rindrasi

    @rindrasi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Um, there is Dex....

  • @redbluestar1272

    @redbluestar1272

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bruh the phone does have a macro lens function and Dex. Look it up

  • @TroyHatton

    @TroyHatton

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@redbluestar1272 I think he's aware of that but I also think he's trying to say that he was looking forward to hearing the review for the macro lens and Dex. I don't believe he was saying that Samsung omitted them from the S21 Ultra. I could be wrong.

  • @redbluestar1272

    @redbluestar1272

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TroyHatton ah ok, that makes sense

  • @3NDERS
    @3NDERS3 жыл бұрын

    How can you look 30 and 60 at the same time?

  • @rebeccaf2
    @rebeccaf23 жыл бұрын

    3:07 ... 👀

  • @itschrishuerta

    @itschrishuerta

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was someone reflecting light off the back of their iPhone onto the Samsung?? 👀

  • @HikerHansen

    @HikerHansen

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol, totally didn't see the apple logo reflection the first time.

  • @kushagraoberoi6496

    @kushagraoberoi6496

    3 жыл бұрын

    Becca you are the best ❤️🙌🏻

  • @jdward45

    @jdward45

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMBO😂

  • @yubstep

    @yubstep

    3 жыл бұрын

    @becca your review got me buds pro. Your review. Not others

  • @wildechap
    @wildechap3 жыл бұрын

    The only thing i want to mention is the fact that Galaxy phones have always had a Pro camera mode and RAW pictures, but you talk about wanting to look at it now because Apple has it now? And i think single take is a great mode, idk why these reviewers keep calling it a gimmick.

  • @bankakinmola7385

    @bankakinmola7385

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Single take mode was probably my favorite camera addition to the S20 Ultra actually. Looking forward to testing out the other camera improvements on the S21 Ultra though... especially improved auto focus & macro shots.

  • @thatisrare5403

    @thatisrare5403

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree with you

  • @TheVerge
    @TheVerge3 жыл бұрын

    Do you think other phone companies will release early this year, too?

  • @jayshrijain6486

    @jayshrijain6486

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't think so

  • @mustafaziraba8055

    @mustafaziraba8055

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sony shall announce but release 2023

  • @th8257

    @th8257

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting to see what LG's "project rainbow" will be like

  • @yesterdaystech86

    @yesterdaystech86

    3 жыл бұрын

    Apple will not. Sony and LG are irrelevant even when they make a good phone now and then. Xiaomi has so many models its tough to keep track. You review makes me think if i should change my pre order to silver instead of Black.

  • @ssaini5028

    @ssaini5028

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pixel 5 still takes a better photo and more consistent for half the price imo. You really got to like zoom if you want the S21 Ultra

  • @shreyanssethi5962
    @shreyanssethi59623 жыл бұрын

    Drinking game: take a shot everytime Dieter says AND...

  • @TheVerge

    @TheVerge

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh and no -- Dieter

  • @bobinpune

    @bobinpune

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just slap an apple logo on that phone and "DIETER" wouldn't stop praising it.

  • @tmor9336

    @tmor9336

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobinpune ...

  • @mdamirular3062

    @mdamirular3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheVerge Your S21 ultra Review wallpaper link Please, please sir,

  • @tiscover
    @tiscover3 жыл бұрын

    Looks way better then the iPhone

  • @AnonN-sr6uu

    @AnonN-sr6uu

    8 ай бұрын

    Maybe if you were blind

  • @thecapitalg

    @thecapitalg

    4 ай бұрын

    Nah, it just looks better ​@@AnonN-sr6uu

  • @alwialhaddad
    @alwialhaddad3 жыл бұрын

    I’m a simple man, I see Dieter, I click.

  • @jgil1966

    @jgil1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@manojshrestha5698 hahahaahhahaa same

  • @ehza

    @ehza

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is Dieter

  • @elanmast5190

    @elanmast5190

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Lemarkus Mywords maybe he meant he clicks like button /s

  • @miguel41792
    @miguel417923 жыл бұрын

    My Note 3 has served me well for over 7 years, but I'm definitely excited to finally be upgrading to this incredible machine.

  • @SwornHeresy

    @SwornHeresy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow that's crazy. How has the battery held up on that? Notice the battery life being much shorter than when you first got it?

  • @SwornHeresy

    @SwornHeresy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Eric Bremer Oh yeah. God I miss those.

  • @olamideowolabi3486

    @olamideowolabi3486

    2 жыл бұрын

    How has it been my guy?

  • @jacksondaniels8169
    @jacksondaniels81693 жыл бұрын

    Ordered mine, 256g in blk, pending delivery at the end of the month.. Going from the S7..

  • @mr.angryman3599

    @mr.angryman3599

    3 жыл бұрын

    Saaaame mine is getting shipped by the 27 supposedly I'm actually hyped

  • @edgarmolinalomeli4767

    @edgarmolinalomeli4767

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is a HUGE upgrade. You're going to be blown away 😂 I know I was going from a budget Samsung J7 (2015 model) to an S10+.

  • @bulletproof3798

    @bulletproof3798

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same but I'm going from the S8+

  • @oliverislost

    @oliverislost

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too Upgrading from s9+ Can't wait!!!

  • @poof3192

    @poof3192

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also have a s7 edge and thinking of preordering this phone with 256g. I assume that will be enough storage.

  • @BigfootWithMemes
    @BigfootWithMemes3 жыл бұрын

    It still can't get a clear picture of one of us bigfoots

  • @JamelSingleton
    @JamelSingleton3 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see reviewers more consistently take a moment to talk about pocketability, it's one thing to say a phone is "big" but are we talking so big that it is uncomfortable or impossible to sit while it rests in your pocket?

  • @obidean3964

    @obidean3964

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a big phone, u know the deal already. There are many small phones for peoples looking for pocketability. Not everyone have same needs.

  • @Ag3nt0fCha0s

    @Ag3nt0fCha0s

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@obidean3964 nonsense. Small phones are a rare breed. Even the 12 mini is larger than the original se. I would love something I could one hand in a rugged case.

  • @darrin173

    @darrin173

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have an s20 ultra..and its fine in my front pocket..

  • @Ag3nt0fCha0s

    @Ag3nt0fCha0s

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darrin173 can you one hand it in a rugged case while hiking or doing 20kph downhill over rough terrain?

  • @thanosthemadtitan5518

    @thanosthemadtitan5518

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ag3nt0fCha0s A Z Flip might be up your alley. That, or the Iphone 13 mini.

  • @Mogamishu
    @Mogamishu3 жыл бұрын

    Is it finally able to record 4K 60 fps video in HDR? Cause with the S20 series you had to choose between 60 fps and HDR when recording 4K resolution video.

  • @PeterArnold1969
    @PeterArnold19693 жыл бұрын

    It's nice to watch all the spec-heavy reviews of a particular phone, but it's also refreshing coming to Dieter's opinion editorial-style video for something different.

  • @wkm001
    @wkm0013 жыл бұрын

    My biggest issue with the S20+ was the status bar. The text couldn't be made larger, and it was all very tiny.

  • @simranpal90
    @simranpal903 жыл бұрын

    IMO, if it came that close in this pre-release software, then any camera-oriented update will definitely make it the same or even exceed at times as compared to 12 Pro Max. And that's the bottom line I have got from almost all the camera comparisons videos dropped today, with most of them saying it takes better photos than 12 Pro, but the latter beats S21U in the video game.. Good job Samsung..!! You're finally back..!!

  • @NikReds
    @NikReds3 жыл бұрын

    Guys, do you think it's better to take advantage of the current deal with the galaxy buds or wait some more months with the depreciation of the phone (if it will depreciate)? Thankss

  • @IAmSam_TheMan
    @IAmSam_TheMan3 жыл бұрын

    So excited with what Samsung has done with this phone. i made the right decision to not get an iphone. I pre-ordered the ultra and got a ton of freebees with it! cant wait to get it in hand!

  • @asianstud7

    @asianstud7

    3 жыл бұрын

    What freebies you get? You get 250? And how much for the phone?

  • @Mdogbrown

    @Mdogbrown

    3 жыл бұрын

    I preordered too. I’m coming from iPhone XR.

  • @Mdogbrown

    @Mdogbrown

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asianstud7 You get $200 of free accessories and Samsung air tag when you preorder.

  • @asianstud7

    @asianstud7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mdogbrown nice. You got tired of apple or you felt like this was a too good of a deal to pass up? Are you normally a samsung fan?

  • @Mdogbrown

    @Mdogbrown

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asianstud7 My iPhone has worked almost flawlessly the 2 years I’ve had it. It’s been a reliable phone. Also battery life is great even though it’s on a 2 year aged battery. I owned Samsung phones like 8 years ago and they were good phones. My kids still play games on an old Samsung s3 with nova launcher! I use both android and Apple and love both for different reasons. I just wanted to try Samsung again. I’m tired of Apples restrictions on their OS. For example; I can’t have google calendar widget, settings are buried in menus, can’t drag apps to bottom of screen etc. it’s just boring. My wife has a pixel and loves it. I had a pixel 2 and loved it. Pixel phones/oneplus phones were probably the most reliable android phone I ever had. I have a love/hate relationship for both Apple and android lol. Android is so much more fun and enjoyable. Apple is so much more reliable and Some apps run better on iPhone. Like I’ve said I’ve had absolutely no issues with my iPhone but it’s getting stale. I’m going to give Samsung another try and see how it’s changed since I last had one.

  • @kramdens1967
    @kramdens19673 жыл бұрын

    You're supposed to keep moving around the subject with Single Take.. not just stand there. :)

  • @djandyshepherd3581
    @djandyshepherd35813 жыл бұрын

    iPhone user, just picked up a 256GB Phantom Black S21 Ultra. I gotta say so far very impressed 👍🏻

  • @dannystechexperience8425
    @dannystechexperience84252 жыл бұрын

    hi. i'm wondering, does the back of your s21 ultra feel like plastic ? i've had tho s21 ultra units last week and when tapping on the back with my nail it felt and sounded like VERY weak and cheap plastic. i've seen there are a lot of people who have the same issue so now i'm wondering if this is the case with all of them

  • @victorlanced780
    @victorlanced7803 жыл бұрын

    How does battery saving mode affect the adaptive refresh feature?

  • @pedrovelezjr5195
    @pedrovelezjr51953 жыл бұрын

    All reviews I seen so far for this phone are great.everybody is loving this phone with the screens,battery,camera's!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @msmcshan1
    @msmcshan13 жыл бұрын

    The new Apple iPhone 21 Ultra...I mean Samsung S21. This is the year to switch for me since they are identical in features now, might as well try the other side now...no headphone no charger no SD card...wow lol

  • @derpyderp1144

    @derpyderp1144

    3 жыл бұрын

    The sd card wasnt needed And i wouldnt make a big deal about the charger but yeah headphone gone

  • @jsk0912
    @jsk09123 жыл бұрын

    Would you recommend upgrading from a Pixel 3XL to the Galaxy S21 plus?

  • @videosuperhero100
    @videosuperhero1003 жыл бұрын

    Biggest question: are all the non super duper 108mega pixels the same in the ultra vs non ultra. And when tested for night vision, portrait and video do they perform the same

  • @ashistripathy546
    @ashistripathy5463 жыл бұрын

    MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss, and Verge upload video on same topic at the same time. I appreciate this synchronization!👌👍

  • @ehsan_kia

    @ehsan_kia

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to embargo time. It's set by Samsung, not the channels.

  • @LiftYourGame

    @LiftYourGame

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's how embargo works. Have your review ready by the exact time it's up and release. 🤔

  • @sumansamhalder6909

    @sumansamhalder6909

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someone doesn't understand how embargo works.

  • @pranjalmaheshwari6069
    @pranjalmaheshwari60693 жыл бұрын

    Samsung doesn't get enough credit for its ultrawide lenses. Consistency, plus details comparable to main lens. Noice!

  • @porsche00fan

    @porsche00fan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Generally iPhones and pixels are better cameras

  • @pranjalmaheshwari6069

    @pranjalmaheshwari6069

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@porsche00fan Pixels and Iphones have more refined cameras, but no innovation. Google too is lacking behind the pack now.

  • @CureRadio
    @CureRadio3 жыл бұрын

    i'm thinking about getting the unlocked version from best buy and will be on verizon. How common is the overheating issue? I'm afraid to buy

  • @fyzikx1

    @fyzikx1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's only an issue when using the camera too long. Doing anything else on the phone from my experience will give you fairly normal temps for prolonged amount of times.

  • @AnanyaGupta
    @AnanyaGupta3 жыл бұрын

    So from what you're saying, Samsung finally stopped softening all pictures? Or is it just when it detects a face?

  • @Rolly2234
    @Rolly22343 жыл бұрын

    Never knew Jurgen Klopp does phone reviews

  • @Danielwelds

    @Danielwelds

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

  • @john_hunter
    @john_hunter3 жыл бұрын

    Thank god the fingerprint scanner works with a mask on. Was worried about that for a second.

  • @bennybolick1360

    @bennybolick1360

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was a knock at face unlock.

  • @john_hunter

    @john_hunter

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bennybolick1360 I'm aware 👍

  • @xers8719

    @xers8719

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@john_hunter me too bro. I would've been SOO mad if I didn't work with a mask.

  • @MuriloSamaBR
    @MuriloSamaBR3 жыл бұрын

    Man how you put the google feed on one ui 3.0?

  • @diskeed
    @diskeed3 жыл бұрын

    Dieter, thx for the review. Only wish you had mentioned something, anything, about the sound quality. Well balanced or not between the earpiece and bottom-firing speaker? Deep, rich, or simply loud and tinny? Something, anything...

  • @ali282h
    @ali282h3 жыл бұрын

    It's not a Verge video without mentioning/bringing up the iPhone.

  • @magicman322

    @magicman322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any review that doesn't do that comparison isn't doing their job right. They are direct competitors and comparisons are there and inevitable. It's fine, it's necessary and it's no big deal. I want the camera comparisons even if most people have chosen their side and aren't cross-shopping these phones. I have a toe in both waters so I enjoy the contrasts.

  • @ali282h

    @ali282h

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@magicman322 check out Unbox Therapy for a blind camera test. It's fascinating. My issue with the Verge is that they always have been an iPhone fan club. Comparisons are warranted, but in comparison videos, not in review videos. I have been following them for years now and they used to be worse. There was this joke that they can't make a video without mentioning the iPhone.

  • @evrynameis_takn
    @evrynameis_takn3 жыл бұрын

    Love how your review actually includes the software. So many channels just do a hardware review

  • @ebinsamueljacob1274
    @ebinsamueljacob12743 жыл бұрын

    What wallpaper you use?

  • @FirestoneX
    @FirestoneX3 жыл бұрын

    I have a Galaxy S9 plus and I am thinking of upgrading to this. I wonder how good the sound is though one thing I wish was better on my phone is sound. I have a tablet that has dual speakers in does amazing sound and I would love to get that in a phone

  • @Turkey936
    @Turkey9363 жыл бұрын

    A video from the Verge that isn't laughably biased towards Apple, what a pleasant surprise!

  • @ansilicon3365
    @ansilicon33653 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean you like the "new" square design from iphone? That is the same design as the 5/5s

  • @santoshpal8835

    @santoshpal8835

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are Apple fanboys, no matter what phone comes they will make iPhone superior Even though it comes with 5 years old design, screen, 60 hertz, slow charging, huge notch, and alll

  • @urgh113

    @urgh113

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@santoshpal8835 How? He literally praised every aspect of the Galaxy S21 Ultra

  • @bioroid09
    @bioroid093 жыл бұрын

    Stupid question but does this have MST Samsung Pay support? I heard that the S21 and S21 Plus don't have it. I use MST all the time so I need it.

  • @dreamserenity

    @dreamserenity

    3 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't I used it all the time too so I'm not upgrading.

  • @azriqhaikalazahari7148
    @azriqhaikalazahari71483 жыл бұрын

    the night shot comparison between s21 ultra and 12 pro max seem weird. or is it the name swap?

  • @pritishpatil7659
    @pritishpatil76593 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting 5 hours screen on time on my s21 ultra with 19 hours battery life. Exynos version. I think it's less than expected.

  • @DenisKudlik
    @DenisKudlik3 жыл бұрын

    holy hell the lens flares on that iphone, what is going on?!

  • @Loki-sk7bi

    @Loki-sk7bi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a feature 😅

  • @jenniferramon7594

    @jenniferramon7594

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't you know that people purposefully install filters on their phone to get that vintage look?! 🤣

  • @MrModikoe

    @MrModikoe

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol nah it's not a feature..couple of reviewers complained about it.

  • @anismistry1

    @anismistry1

    3 жыл бұрын

    The photo has much more details though, see the cloud and the buildings far right on the pictures.

  • @jenniferramon7594

    @jenniferramon7594

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anismistry1 I agree the detail is on point for iphone except for macros, but it doesn't make up for a photo shot ruining orb (for me at least).

  • @MarkG998
    @MarkG9983 жыл бұрын

    Why do you say ex instead of times when referring to zoom? It’s a multiplication. For eg if you see 3 x 2 do you say 3 ex 2 or do you say 3 times 2?

  • @air1t505
    @air1t5053 жыл бұрын

    With no micro SD card on the new Galaxy S21, how do you recommend managing your Samsung galaxy phone memory

  • @coreym328i
    @coreym328i3 жыл бұрын

    Long story short I cracked the screen on my s20 plus(silver,128gb), called Verizon/Warranty they did not have my variation of s20 plus so I got to upgrade to the s21 ultra for the $200 deductible(I had to pay either way). A solid win!! 👌

  • @bijibijian9740
    @bijibijian97403 жыл бұрын

    an ad in bloatware kills the whole quality of a phone

  • @avieshek
    @avieshek3 жыл бұрын

    How long can you play Ranked Multiplayer Matches on *COD:Mobile* at Max Settings?

  • @juvysmith5007
    @juvysmith50073 жыл бұрын

    Hello,I LOVE THAT,BUT I WANT to know if I can get the Dual SIM .English and Portuguese.Please LET me KNOW.THANK YOU. XXXX

  • @Mrjoshlukee
    @Mrjoshlukee3 жыл бұрын

    Ads in the built in weather app?! Everything looked so good until that point. For a phone this expensive, that’s shocking.

  • @Magnetorheological

    @Magnetorheological

    3 жыл бұрын

    They have ads in all of their default apps, even the music player. It's ridiculous

  • @MissLisaBabyx
    @MissLisaBabyx3 жыл бұрын

    I ordered this last week. Mainly for the camera as I do photography. Looking forward to getting it. Coming from the huawei I loved this phone also. Camera is great.

  • @magicman322

    @magicman322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Coming from a Huawei P30 Pro and mostly love it. Still not sure about letting it go lol

  • @XJ1100J
    @XJ1100J3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I knew if it has the Samsung Translation bugs that happen with Speech to text like my S7 does (I say Comma, it either spells out comma or prints "oh," Or if I say he, it'll print she, him or some random identifier). Or have they taught the S21 Ultra proper English grammar?

  • @istvantoth7431
    @istvantoth74313 жыл бұрын

    What about the curved edges of the display?? Is it still a pain to use?

  • @AndrewMelder
    @AndrewMelder3 жыл бұрын

    Great camera review. Surprised they attached a phone to it though 😁

  • @anthonyt425

    @anthonyt425

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL! I guess that's a pretty accurate statement these days. Most reviews talk about the camera for half the video.

  • @aldelmontealdm

    @aldelmontealdm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonyt425 What else should they talk about? Every phone is practically the same these days. For me thought, they should talk more about haptics. Although at this point, if it's not mentioned in a flagship phone review I just assume it is great.

  • @anthonyt425

    @anthonyt425

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aldelmontealdm just making an observation, nothing deep. Personally, I believe most Flagship phones at least can be summed up in less than 10 minutes.

  • @Espinosaalbo
    @Espinosaalbo3 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking about switching from my iPhone 11 Pro Max. It’s something new 😬

  • @shuanasearcy

    @shuanasearcy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @Texasgrrl77

    @Texasgrrl77

    3 жыл бұрын

    You won't be sorry. I switched from an iPhone 6s plus to a Galaxy S10 plus and I am so glad I did! I just ordered my S21 Ultra 5g last night and I can't wait to get it! ✌🏻😊

  • @jjacob25101
    @jjacob251013 жыл бұрын

    I just got my preordered S21 Ultra 512G from Verizon, and love it. It looks so cool, and is the same price as my 2 year old Note 9 512G when I got it, and is a smidgen narrower than my Note 9. A newer S Pen will be coming out later. I believe it is BT capable. I like the looks of the iPhone 12 Pro Max 512G, but like this one better. But like all my previous phones, I use the Otterbox Defender Pro case, Invisible Shield top screen protector, and my NiteIze XXL Hardshell belt clip holster. I will be getting the Galaxy Pro Buds next week when my local Honolulu Best Buy will have it in stock. Also, the S21 Ultra has the huge 5000 mAh battery, and 10G more RAM than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. I previously had all the top Motorola Droid Phones until they went to the modular format, because it was better that the top iPhones of that time in many ways, then got my Pixel XL, and my Note 9 512G, which is still a great phone, but the battery may be going soon. All my previous phone batteries practically died after two years of use.

  • @essexceltic1
    @essexceltic13 жыл бұрын

    Disappointed there is no 360 camera, does anyone know of a good camera app for 360 that supports the ultra, I had 1 in the s10 plus but its not supported on the ultra ?

  • @sr_0736
    @sr_07363 жыл бұрын

    I just saw a samsung ultra ad before the video started and i was like didn’t i just skip this

  • @CarlosMartinez-ig6nl

    @CarlosMartinez-ig6nl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @sr_0736

    @sr_0736

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CarlosMartinez-ig6nl i see s21 ultra ads everywhere.

  • @pmjeterjr
    @pmjeterjr3 жыл бұрын

    Even though most will use a form of protection on there phones be it skins, or cases. I wish Samsung would really give us more choices for colors on the ultra phones. I am tired of Black in whatever form, limiting your choice from a few to only one if you want a the most the phone can offer is just sad in this day and age. I do love watching your reviews!

  • @Mark-P
    @Mark-P3 жыл бұрын

    Does the font get has large, like in IOS?

  • @NOTgrounded
    @NOTgrounded3 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know what watch he is rocking?

  • @nicollasrychard
    @nicollasrychard3 жыл бұрын

    I'm finally happy with the selfie cam quality in samsungs

  • @MarioSpeedWagon
    @MarioSpeedWagon3 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I come across verge videos I'm consistently reminded how this guy is the only person worth listening to at the verge

  • @shivanshsingh8331

    @shivanshsingh8331

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check out Becca, she's also good

  • @slythecatproductions
    @slythecatproductions3 жыл бұрын

    What about the speakers and sound with headphones. Excellent camera etc.

  • @curtisbme
    @curtisbme3 жыл бұрын

    RCS - Samsung messages can now do RCS with Google Messages. They only thing it can't do at the moment is secure messages.

  • @geekmonkey13
    @geekmonkey133 жыл бұрын

    when it's reviewed by Dieter, it's absolutely good.

  • @leonfrancis3418
    @leonfrancis34183 жыл бұрын

    "If you know, it's great." What exactly stops one from learning? These aren't hidden knowledge pools only shared with the worthy. These are basic usage tips found everywhere.

  • @GuyLogen

    @GuyLogen

    3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people are lazy

  • @reyshintokz2782
    @reyshintokz27823 жыл бұрын

    So what about the camera of the huawei mate 40 pro?

  • @EfrenMunoz313
    @EfrenMunoz3133 жыл бұрын

    The RCS carries over if you have it active on your previous phone

  • @SayakMajumder
    @SayakMajumder3 жыл бұрын

    Verge uploaded 3mins ago, 273 views. MKBHD uploaded 2mins ago, 2.7K views.

  • @JackEstacio
    @JackEstacio3 жыл бұрын

    Dieter is the reason I even follow the verge.

  • @jebaker2
    @jebaker23 жыл бұрын

    Mine comes on Tuesday! Cannot wait!!

  • @HenPapirman
    @HenPapirman3 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how it all of these compression videos between Apple 12pro and Samsung, S21 Ultra the results are different, here it's the iphone that keeps the shadows, there it was the s21 ultra... seriously amazing.

  • @genlea9490
    @genlea94903 жыл бұрын

    What, Dieter praising Samsung? Is he high? Has he been kidnapped? Apple will not be pleased, bro. But this is the right thing to do. Hopefully not the last from you.

  • @omarseidu6182

    @omarseidu6182

    3 жыл бұрын

    the difficulty in admitting the phone is the best (either apple or android) makes this video awkward ... i can almost hear the frustration in his breath hahahaha

  • @luc7976

    @luc7976

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omarseidu6182 At 16:04 he suddenly calls them 'equivalent' after going through all the extra camera options. Confusing but kind of typical for these reviews.

  • @omarseidu6182

    @omarseidu6182

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@luc7976 been on iOS and macs ever since I started using any device, truth is android is matured now and most functionalities/features have plasteaued but Samsung is expecially pushing the barriers of form factor and actual innovation. I don't know why the reviewers keep hanging on apples nuts n not calling them out for putting out the same device with minimal improvement for years.

  • @MikeBeauchamp
    @MikeBeauchamp3 жыл бұрын

    Love Dieter reviews, but also missing Becca.

  • @Granturion
    @Granturion3 жыл бұрын

    6:54 can someone help me find this song, please? @verge?

  • @moonbowrose5579
    @moonbowrose55793 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised you didn't mention macro mode for the camera on the ultra.

  • @JeremyAmbroze
    @JeremyAmbroze3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the S21 and S21 plus are downgrades this year. Does the new price justify this?

  • @gcforreal

    @gcforreal

    3 жыл бұрын

    They definitely are

  • @leonfrancis3418

    @leonfrancis3418

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can't have it both ways. Last year we complained the price was too damn high, this year every phone is 200 bucks cheaper and we're complaining the non ultra models lost easy to lose stuff.

  • @yoovan3703
    @yoovan37033 жыл бұрын

    I love when reviewers have an Apple Watch when reviewing android phones 😍

  • @m8940sv

    @m8940sv

    3 жыл бұрын

    I really hate that

  • @TitusRex
    @TitusRex3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to disable ads?

  • @Muhammed.Yaseen
    @Muhammed.Yaseen3 жыл бұрын

    Use it for like an year and THEN tell me if there is any lag. Note 10 Lite (my friends) already lagging so much. Dropping frames and stuttering.

  • @tmor9336
    @tmor93363 жыл бұрын

    Yay embargo's up!

  • @khoodarren6517
    @khoodarren65173 жыл бұрын

    Dieter has to be one of the best reviewer in the market, cheers! Finally Samsung flagship is back and 2021 is gonna be a challenging years for remaining smartphone makers but competition always benefits end consumers like us and more than happy to see that happening!

  • @SamirMishra6174
    @SamirMishra61743 жыл бұрын

    Great review, always look forward for reviews done by Dieter Bohn

  • @parminderjaura5642
    @parminderjaura56423 жыл бұрын

    How's the haptic vibration?

  • @aakashmassey28
    @aakashmassey283 жыл бұрын

    I don't agree on the fact that Dieter you are old.. you're a young and energetic happy go man..😁 Great review❤️

  • @mnqddn9891
    @mnqddn98913 жыл бұрын

    Last time i was this early Dieter still reviewing Samsung S3

  • @djayjp
    @djayjp3 жыл бұрын

    I highly doubt that the video quality is roughly equal when one of them is shooting at 4x the resolution....

  • @andrewf6625
    @andrewf66253 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I didn't know there were other versions of messaging apps. I like the stock one actually

  • @DavidHyman031
    @DavidHyman0313 жыл бұрын

    For the S21 review, do you miss the extra camera features of the ultra?

  • @MichalKolman
    @MichalKolman3 жыл бұрын

    I'll never understand how can anyone find Samsung's interface complicated. It was dumbed down over the years and so many great features were removed just to make idiots understand it better :'-(.

  • @yunussanni2528

    @yunussanni2528

    3 жыл бұрын

    The same here, I agree with you. You know what if you ask them what's complicated they can't pick one. It is the most simpler and customizable phone for every one. He said quote "too many options" what's wrong with having too many options?

  • @ericmagana12

    @ericmagana12

    3 жыл бұрын

    They’ve definitely dumbed it down but there’s still a bunch of nonsense. Like actually compare to ios or oxygenos, lol. One UI is getting there though

  • @MichalKolman

    @MichalKolman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericmagana12 that's the problem, something you call non-sense purely because you don't use it could be someone's everyday feature. Anyway, let samsung figure that out because they have the usage statistics but stop crying your phone can do something that you don't need (that's directed towards people who actually do it).

  • @Arkya_Sengupta

    @Arkya_Sengupta

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericmagana12 y is it nonsense tho? If u hide the extra features way too far then the ppl who regularly use them (basically those who have been using samsung devices for a while surely use a good lot of them) will get mad at all the extra steps u need to take. I don't understand y u guys get to mad when the extra stuff is there for the ppl who want it... Just let it stay there dude

  • @yunussanni2528

    @yunussanni2528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ericmagana12 When Samsung done every new innovation they call them gimmick until Apple done it to get an approval that's how much they're biased but when Apple do something like a mag save they're talking about it all week and months coming as they created something out of this world.

  • @resid3ntotaku
    @resid3ntotaku3 жыл бұрын

    he mentioned that the selfie camera does 6MP by default, but we could get the 40MP "if we want"? does anyone know how to set that up?

  • @SirusLawson

    @SirusLawson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah at the top of the screen where it says 3:4 tap on it and you can change it to what settings you want to use same as main camera and the same for video

  • @biznakrivera
    @biznakrivera3 жыл бұрын

    Worth mentioning, Samsung for portrait mode uses the main wide lens and iPhone uses the telephoto. Makes them look very different

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