The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra was a great phone launched at the wrong time. But a year later, with Samsung confirming there won’t be a new Note in 2021, this phone has a lot more going for it. Not only is it significantly more affordable than before, but it still offers strong performance, great cameras and, of course, a built-in home for the S Pen.
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Durability and Case
1:53 Screen
2:46 Fingerprint Reader
3:10 Performance
3:47 S Pen
4:22 Camera
5:31 Video
6:07 Underrated Features
6:38 Battery
6:57 Phone Call Quality
7:20 Samsung Pay
7:55 Micro SD Expandable Storage
8:13 Conclusion
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Lexy Savvides
August 29, 2021 at 3:44 pm
Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any other tips and tricks to get the most out of the Note 📱
Click Savant
August 29, 2021 at 10:12 pm
Lexy, I fixed the problem with the fingerprint scanner on my Note. I was frustrated with it for weeks with the same problem you had. Then by deleting my fingerprints and adding them again, it now works like it should. (Might have to do it more than once to get it right.)
Brendon B
August 29, 2021 at 10:32 pm
@Click Savant you can also try adding your fingerprint more than once. I have both thumbs and index fingers in there.
Lexy Savvides
August 29, 2021 at 11:19 pm
@Click Savant thanks! I’ll definitely try that. Others have suggested registering fingerprints twice which is a great idea too!
Click Savant
August 30, 2021 at 12:05 am
@Brendon B Great idea. It’s working fine now with just the one set but I’ll give it a try if it ever comes up again.
alan lee
August 30, 2021 at 12:16 am
totally agree on the microUSB point, gives us expandable storage is gold
Court Milmeister
August 30, 2021 at 8:41 am
@KeniThaGod Clear case from Samsung with metal kickstand on the back
SpaceG95
August 30, 2021 at 11:19 am
Any video you make I’m watching 👍🏾😍
Jessie Birax
August 30, 2021 at 2:14 pm
@Lexy Savvides Lexy’s beauty is timeless!
မေ မွန်
August 30, 2021 at 4:29 pm
How can we find phone by asking ‘where r u?’ I saw on a kdrama where the actress ask ‘Where r u? in korean language and note 20 which was outside of her room replies back “Mrs’ ph is over there” …
Amazing right? 😁 how can i do this on note20 ultra
Saif Jezzy
August 30, 2021 at 8:15 pm
You have any august update in your Note 20 ultra ??
မေ မွန်
August 31, 2021 at 7:43 am
@Saif Jezzy not yet 😥 And i’m just a new Samsung user. 🤧🤧
jagadeesh p
September 1, 2021 at 11:01 am
keep another year it will wont let you down from a loyal note fan ❤
Soulimane Bouziane
August 29, 2021 at 7:01 pm
It still looks like a unreleased phone or a leak from 2022, the crazy ×10 hybrid zoom definately made for drama shots
GJ Patt
August 29, 2021 at 7:06 pm
Exynos user (UK) and happy with my Note 20 Ultra, though battery life has really diminished. Maybe that’s not been as much of an issue for me over the last year as it might otherwise have been during ‘normal’ times had I commuted everyday to my office and not been able to charge back up regularly.
Let’s hope it’s not the last Note. I’ve loved this series (I’ve absolutely zero interest in folding phones) and I hope the Note series continues.
Oscar Moreira
August 29, 2021 at 7:06 pm
I just bought (and returned) the new Galaxy Fold Z3 and ordered the Galaxy Note 20 ultra. The Fold Z3 is too narrow in the front screen that I felt really uncomfortable using the keyboard. I’ve been using the Note series since the Note 4 and I hope that the Note 20 ultra experience will be pleasant. Thank you for your video.
Wesley Maloney
August 29, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Don’t care for flip or folding smartphones I will be holding unto my note 20 ultra until there’s a new note ultra.
BOBSMITH
August 29, 2021 at 7:58 pm
definitely getting one
Jay Vid
August 29, 2021 at 8:01 pm
I regret buying it.. Battery sucks
Caden Churchill
August 29, 2021 at 8:08 pm
Recently finally saw this phone in person and I just love the design! That bronze is gorgeous and I love that the S-Pen is integrated. Really hope they continue the series next year!
horse guuuurrrll
August 29, 2021 at 8:13 pm
Massive Note follower I’ve had most of them and love my Note 20 Ultra. Desperately hope they release a new one in 2022. 🤞
nuyou21
August 29, 2021 at 8:42 pm
It’s a shame Note’s have tanked every year since the twice recalled Note 7. Which explains why Samsung’s finally ditched it. 😁
Michele Joerres
August 29, 2021 at 8:49 pm
I literally just traded in my note 8 phone for this! A bit nervous since I love my note 8. It’s on back order and no bronze available so a bit bummed on that so settled for the black version. But very excited to get my hands on it! Thanks for your review! Made me feel more confident on my upgrade!
Håvard Hardy Jørgensen
August 29, 2021 at 8:54 pm
i have the exynos one.. but buying the fold 3 now. Normaly i would not buy a phone that didnt have better cameras and bigger battery, but i hope that the fold 3 that have the 888 is gonna peform even better on the cameras. for i must say, the biggest disepointment for me when i bought the note 20 ultra was the cameras..
dboymax1
August 29, 2021 at 9:04 pm
I currently have a LG G7 Thinq phone. Is it worth getting this phone this year? I want at least the microsd card slot, and wish at least the Galaxy 21 Ultra had that option…
Bart Raffaele
August 29, 2021 at 10:05 pm
Thinking of switching from iPhone 11 Pro Max to the note 20 ultra
bad65dad
August 29, 2021 at 10:17 pm
Great review
Michael
August 29, 2021 at 10:29 pm
5-6 hour battery life? Bruh. I keep mine on power saver all day and my battery lasts me the whole day. We all have different needs but I can live without 120 hz on my phone. I’d rather have a phone that lasts all day (I need it at work).
Kelvinkuzy _
August 29, 2021 at 11:14 pm
As a Note 20 user, my screen broke after the first drop. The screen is definitely not stronger than any other phones I have used in the past.
Souk Khanhsila
August 29, 2021 at 11:24 pm
Wait till the note z fold in 2022.
hot2handle66666667
August 29, 2021 at 11:36 pm
Note 20 ultra 5g is a beast. Ive got the exynos 990 version UK.
I wouldnt have my Samsung any other way, the only way i will give up my note 20 ultra 5g is when Samsung gives us the next note.
I love my note. I shoot at all zoom lengths and love it.
Great phone all the way.
All other phones are taking parts of this note 20 ultra and working from there so why would i switch.
I caviat is that Samsung should not loose the sd card which they might.
Owen Iozzio
August 29, 2021 at 11:57 pm
Agree the fingerprint sensor still isn’t great, even compared to those I used years ago.
I’ve also been having some touchscreen issues, where swipes are recognized as taps.
Wi-Fi performance has also been hit or miss over the year. At the moment the device seems to be using mobile data even though I’m on a strong Wi-Fi connection at home.
I am really liking the camera. Just got back from a vacation where I didn’t have to go for my Sony camera at all. Nice having a true flagship camera after years of using mid-rangers!
Seek the truth in all things. Reject the lie
August 30, 2021 at 12:48 am
You didn’t use it for an entire year, you switched for s21 ultra .
Scotti Casner
August 30, 2021 at 12:49 am
I’m not interested in any device from any company with a curved display. 👎🏻
Robert M
August 30, 2021 at 12:55 am
CNET should review there phones then sell them to us or do a give away right off on taxes
Chris
August 30, 2021 at 1:05 am
I ❤️ my Note 20 Ultra , please Samsung bring back the Note 🙏
FTL Scorpion
August 30, 2021 at 1:18 am
You seems so sweet, I want to know you.
Great summery of the note.
I agree with you, I can’t go without the SD card.
I hope they will put it back.
J Leo
August 30, 2021 at 7:29 pm
I been a fan of note series since about the 2. I’m not sure what’s up with this camera though. It’s the worse I ever had. The focus on it, is basically non existant. Under perfect conditions, it has amazing pictures. I love it otherwise. I’ll be moving on from this phone sadly.
Adds !
August 30, 2021 at 7:41 pm
Agree agree agree. Let’s bring back the basic necessities.
Maxx Koggen
August 30, 2021 at 8:02 pm
16 days since last charge? So, not your main phone i guess.
Lexy Savvides
August 30, 2021 at 8:21 pm
I swap back and forth between phones all the time, it’s my job 😄
Precious J
August 30, 2021 at 9:04 pm
Still the best phone ever. Definitely going to be my daily driver for a few more years.
Jovan
August 30, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Wait……you mean you don’t own and IPhone??? I’m shocked 😳😳
Jovan
August 30, 2021 at 9:16 pm
The funny thing is that they did a battery test and it won against all of the top phones
Doron C.
August 30, 2021 at 9:23 pm
I bought mine last October/November time frame! I love this phone! Battery life is a little weak because I have to charge mine everyday but I’m a heavy user and also have many apps that work in the background. Other than that Great Phone! I don’t know how Samsung can top it… but we’ll have to wait and see!!
timtampa
August 30, 2021 at 9:48 pm
I’m really enjoyed this video, very well made with a lot of good information. I currently have a Galaxy Note 9, and have been wanting to upgrade to the note 20 Ultra. Your video has given me even more reasons to do so. Thank you
diallo diogo
August 30, 2021 at 10:06 pm
S21 ultra is the king
New Yorks Finest
August 30, 2021 at 10:19 pm
will it be worth me upgrading from the note 10+ to the note 20 ultra? i need a better camera because alot of my photos are blurry even after cleaning, resetting etc
MrJdub905
August 30, 2021 at 10:23 pm
still rocking my Note 9, no reason to upgrade it at the moment
ramnath sansare
August 30, 2021 at 10:26 pm
I am watching on N10+ and will wait for N22U
Hertzel Armengol
August 30, 2021 at 10:51 pm
Tip for the finger print, disable energy saving for the process, it is night and day
Fernando Davila
August 30, 2021 at 11:00 pm
I really love this phone as well, it does hold its own and like you were saying I really like it a lot!!!
Choco Loco
August 30, 2021 at 11:17 pm
3:13 WOAH that split-second American Accent! 😂
Bill Baran
August 30, 2021 at 11:20 pm
I’m still holding on desperately to my Note 8 despite a few cracks. The lack of a camera bump and the headphone jack make it feel like the end of an era but it still holds up. So with the news of no Note this year and maybe none next year either, I’m giving the Note 20 a look. What I really wish is that I could just get the Note 8 again with modern durability, speed and OS improvements.
Colton Foster
August 30, 2021 at 11:26 pm
I went back and forth about upgrading from my Note 20 Ultra to the Fold 3, but I decided to keep my Note for quite a few reasons. Sd card slot, Samsung Pay, and the S pen functionality. Sure all the phones this have S pen support but it’s just different with the Note in my opinion. I’m going to hold onto the Note 20 Ultra for awhile
Dylan_50
August 30, 2021 at 11:48 pm
Register your fingerprint twice for the same finger to improve the accuracy. It is way faster and more accurate than just having it registered once.
panda_guy15
August 31, 2021 at 12:18 am
Would this be a good phone to switch to from the iPhone 11 Pro Max, or is the s21 ultra better.
random viewer
August 31, 2021 at 12:23 am
ah not you know last year.. it is still here and it is getting stronger.. covid never left
Qual3n
August 31, 2021 at 12:26 am
Walmart and homedepot around me stopped accepting MST, so I stopped using it.
Michael Linton
August 31, 2021 at 12:28 am
I have both the Note10+ and the Z Fold 2. Although the Z Fold is my main phone and it’s the only one that I have serviced, I will take the Note10+ any day over the Z. The Note series is my favorite phone series. I’ve owned the Note 2, Note 3, Note 5, Note 8 and now the Note10+ and I will be devastated if the Note series is discontinued.
nehal khan
August 31, 2021 at 12:45 am
What are your camera settings?
Noah Schweizer
August 31, 2021 at 1:12 am
Can you email me a step-by-step how to set up the routine for the video
hottrendz
August 31, 2021 at 8:57 am
Fooooiiiiinnnn
tonemaster 2099
August 31, 2021 at 10:05 am
Watching this on my note9 👀
D M
August 31, 2021 at 10:41 am
Great review, thanks! Tho I would question 1.5 days battery life. I know at least 5 people who even on battery-saving mode must charge it at the end of the day. Note series is known for productivity, so it would be amazing to get a work/productivity review. For example using Note20 Ultra as a laptop replacement, Dex, coding, video editing, using enterprise PaaS/SaaS.
Harold Jordan
August 31, 2021 at 10:43 am
Being a note 20 ultra user I love being able to pay with my phone. I don’t know why samsung puts features on the note series and then does away with them. I still miss my IR blaster. Great review.
Siddharth Thomas
August 31, 2021 at 11:06 am
If the note series is discontinued… it will be disappointing… there is nothing like it .. having the stylus integrated in the phone…the thought of carrying the s pen all the time is just plain stupid….Will definitely ditch samsung ( coming from a long time note user) .. can’t wait for pixel 6
saisrikar dhavala
August 31, 2021 at 11:14 am
I have an Exynos version of note 20 ultra everything is perfect even now after an year except the battery life which is terrible I say. I hardly get 4 HR sot. I need to charge atleast twice a day.
TuPhonez4Free
August 31, 2021 at 11:24 am
I still want me one.
Brandon
August 31, 2021 at 11:27 am
That’s strange my note 20 ultra fingerprint works great however I use my thumb. I’d recommend reconfiguring
jdoshow78
August 31, 2021 at 12:28 pm
I really agree with pretty much everything said in this video. I have owned Note phone since the Note 2. And now idk what to move on to if there’s no Note 21 next year. It may even be to Apple but I have so many Samsung products. Ear Buds & Watches. Smh. Even the latest Watch 4. But it’s definitely sad that they are killing off great features such as micro SD & MST. And now of I upgrade I have to have a case for spen storage. I switch cases about twice a week and sometimes I rock with my phone with only a bumper or bare. That’s why I love in house spen storage. Come on Samsung. Continue to be different and push the edge as well.
Cosmic Jerry
August 31, 2021 at 12:49 pm
🧙♂️ ☎️ … Hello
Anthony Fortaliza
August 31, 2021 at 1:19 pm
The exynos version is sick…still want the snapdragon version unfortunately, flagship phones of samsung here in Philippines are all exynos…still i love note…I am using my note 20 ultra for 8months
Lamar Mcclellan
August 31, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Use Bixby routines to switch the adaptive refresh rate also. A little gimmicky. Not a real smooth transition from one to the other
Tim Lao
August 31, 2021 at 3:33 pm
Can someone tell me? Should I still buy N20U or just wait for the Z Fold 3?
CHRISTO RAJIV
August 31, 2021 at 3:44 pm
Your sound is like goggles
Lyndon F
August 31, 2021 at 4:21 pm
I miss my note 20 ultra, upgraded to the s21 ultra but still miss that boxy design..
Chad Butler
August 31, 2021 at 4:42 pm
I traded in my Galaxy S20 FE (Got that phone for $300) and got the Note 20 Ultra 5G for $549 and some freebies @ Samsung 😁
Jerico Lloyd Jonson
August 31, 2021 at 5:24 pm
I have the exynos version for 1 year. The game performance already dropped after multiple updates. Already performed hard reset but it didn’t help at all. Bit envy for those countries getting the snapdragon version
Pwhiddy
August 31, 2021 at 7:14 pm
In the video what is the case you have on that Note 20 Ultra? I think it looks really cool. Plus I only have like 8 cases so i need another. 😂
Cesco Da Kid
August 31, 2021 at 7:29 pm
I’m keeping my Note20 ultra….. even when something else comes out!
Kenn Lee
August 31, 2021 at 8:15 pm
Why does this phone still cost the same as when it was released?
Daniel W
August 31, 2021 at 9:46 pm
You are barely touching the finger print reader. You need to leave your finger on it longer. The in screen finger print reader has been great for me
Beng Kiong Cheah
August 31, 2021 at 11:05 pm
I owned the note20u but due to exynos processor, it just like midrange phone and I got to sell it off and replaced with s21u. Lucky you have snap dragon processor.
cgrf45
August 31, 2021 at 11:06 pm
I regret getting rid of my Note 9.
The Note 20 Ultra has been a disappointment.
Pitchwisse
September 1, 2021 at 12:37 am
I agree that it’s a grand phone, but you’re attitude is like we’re all expecting a year old, high end Samsung to perform like absolute trash.
Blacksharq
September 1, 2021 at 5:49 am
Wait , what ? Walnut creek ? Hey we’re neighbors 🤜🤛
Erica Hope
September 1, 2021 at 5:59 am
What brand of case is on the phone?
Mami Curt
September 1, 2021 at 7:14 am
Excellent review. I’m really enjoying my note 20 ultra.Her name is Keisha !
Yet-Wing Cheung
September 1, 2021 at 8:33 am
Does it make good selfies even under full sunlight?
because i got the note 10 plus and its dark when make selfies under full sunlight
does the note 20 ultra does the same?
The Front Porch
September 1, 2021 at 8:58 am
Just got mine last month, and am overwhelmed at how great it is, but the S Pen does not seat as securely as the previous Notes…I am constantly wondering if it is in securly, of if it is not, and if it is going to fall out. Without pushing it in with a fingernail, it will not go in.
x x
September 1, 2021 at 9:51 am
I still have a note 8 that’s almost 3 maybe 4 (?) years old now… Hands down my favorite phone that I’ve ever owned and it’s going strong to this day! Still got the original s-pen and I’m not sure if I can go back to not having one, it’s absolutely great for so many reasons n
jagadeesh p
September 1, 2021 at 11:00 am
We dont want folds. We want Note series back ✊🏻
Craig Suker
September 1, 2021 at 11:47 am
Samsung is making a mistake in removing the micro sd card slot. I will simply not buy any phone that doesn’t have expandable storage.
E M
September 1, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Note 20 Ultra got the same update of the S21 ultra and there is not much difference.
Great phone all around.
E M
September 1, 2021 at 12:29 pm
FINGERPRINT TRICK.
This is a Samsung S5 trick.
You enroll your thumb or index finger twice.
You have to be careful and do for example the tip of the thumb and you go to the center and it will say, 100% but in the second finger, keep where you left on your thumb all the way down.
In this way, you mapped a larger surface and you will avoid mis readings.
cheese bella
September 1, 2021 at 1:59 pm
note 20U or wait for new note guys/girls ?
mena seven
September 1, 2021 at 2:31 pm
I like the Galaxy Note 20 SD card slot.
Toona - টুনা
September 1, 2021 at 4:01 pm
I have bought my dream phone, samsung galaxy m51 it is an alrounder. Samsung has overall good balance in their chipset. Such as their audio dac. i was pleased to find that when I started listening to flac files. That samsung UHQ chip has really helped my XM3 shine
MAHMUD ABUBAKAR
September 1, 2021 at 4:01 pm
No note phone this year… Im off to get an apple phone….🙄
shshdvs dhejdbsjka
September 1, 2021 at 4:34 pm
S
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sallyv
September 1, 2021 at 5:58 pm
I don’t want to deal with the center crease of a folding phone and i don’t want to buy a case with s-pen holder for S21/fold 3. They better not kill the note series
trielymo69
September 1, 2021 at 8:00 pm
50x helped me see stuff far away ❤👍🏽
trielymo69
September 1, 2021 at 8:04 pm
I love it samsung would be foolish to discontinue the note
trielymo69
September 1, 2021 at 8:07 pm
I feel 2022 note will kill sales so many people want a new note
Beby Wonderland
September 1, 2021 at 8:26 pm
I’m curious, I have the Note 10 +, since day one when it came out. And within the first year, after 6 months, I think, the phone would give me a notification that the s pen wasn’t connected even though the s pen was in the phone. And after that, the s pen stopped working on the gestures for taking pictures and changing the camera modes. It’s most likely the s pen that’s failing me but, I barely use the s pen, so, i don’t know why it didn’t last me that long. And I refuse to buy another s pen. Did you have a similar problem? Or did it not happen at all within that first year? Thank you.
Vincent Mosehla
September 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm
I’m still on the Note 9,
But I know the 20 ultra is a Beast, would love to own one one day. It’s my dream.
John Malone
September 1, 2021 at 9:30 pm
I have had the note 20 Ultra day one last year. I really do not like the camera. It is so grainy and over-processed. How do you get around this? My Note 8 took much better pictures IMHO.
jareed looper
September 1, 2021 at 11:32 pm
note 20 best phone ever
tommy lee
September 2, 2021 at 1:01 am
Note 20 ultra is the best phone ever but I’m upgrading to a Flip3. Hope it works out
Mark Wallis
September 2, 2021 at 6:41 am
Yes still best phone.
im ltd.
September 2, 2021 at 9:42 am
I’m a Note fan because of its productivity features. I still hold on and use my Note5 at home despite having the Note20 ultra. Honestly, despite being outdated, my Note5 still got decent features and good media quality up to this date.
Niels Junker
September 2, 2021 at 10:49 am
Great video as always 😀 I want to buy note 20 ultra after your video stay safe and respect to you.
Starry Night Mug
September 2, 2021 at 1:03 pm
I’m on the Exynos Samsung Note 10 plus. Still love it although inferior to the Snapdragon ones. Wanted to upgrade this year but no Note this year.
Everything works like day one after two years except the battery performance which is not that bad at FHD+ 40% brightness. About 5 hours on Youtube or gaming maybe?
Let’s see if there be a Note next year. If not, I might upgrade to Note 20 Ultra and keep it for 3 years at least.
Sidney Cooper
September 2, 2021 at 1:28 pm
I’ve had the same experience with the Note 20 Ultra, which is why I traded in my Note 8 for the Fold Z3 and kept my N20U. Contrary to Samsung’s declarations the most POS systems have been upgraded to NFC, I use the MST feature several times every week…
Sunkissedguy
September 2, 2021 at 1:36 pm
I use this phone for work and i love it. Sad to say this is the last Note 😢
Jose M. Velez
September 2, 2021 at 1:39 pm
I love my Note 20 Ultra i have it since it released. It got me pumped to see what Samsung was goin to do next but since Samsung it’s just removing features it got me looking more and more in other directions so I’m holding on to this one for as long as I can but my next phone might not be a Samsung.
Prince Vegeta
September 2, 2021 at 1:52 pm
I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra 5G and i have the Exynos version since i live in the UK but i have to say it does hold its own and still it’s better then the fold 3 and the flip spec by spec except that the fold has a faster chip but seriously how fast can it really be you can hardly tell these day’s I’ll be sticking to my Note 20 Ultra 5G for a long long time unless they bring back the Note series
Daniel Pakiam
September 2, 2021 at 2:01 pm
SD card support is a REALLY big bummer. I hope Samsung reconsiders this when they launch their new flagships next year.
Jorgelina Cano
September 2, 2021 at 2:34 pm
8gb or 12gb note20ultra.?
Lex Evans
September 2, 2021 at 3:28 pm
I was looking for a pre-owne unit but too bad my region here is Exynos 990😑
Jamie King
September 2, 2021 at 3:53 pm
I was disappointed about Samsung that they delayed ultra note 21 or 22 to next year 😞
Dan Cardinale
September 2, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Hi Lexy, thank you for the note 20 ultra run down
I love mine too! Is there an easy way to tell if you have exynos or Qualcomm cpu?
DHARMA MEHTA
September 2, 2021 at 5:11 pm
If the snapdragon 5G version would be available in my region, I would have purchased it. We have a boring Exynos 4G version only.
Creative La'Roi
September 2, 2021 at 5:34 pm
And here I thought a good marketing advantage for Samsung would be to kill the S line & keep the note and fold line. Since a fold is an S you can expand.
Robert Calderon
September 2, 2021 at 5:48 pm
Note 10+!!
C Colagross
September 2, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Does this not have a headphone jack anymore?
DANIEL CHUKWUKERE
September 2, 2021 at 6:17 pm
The EXYNOS 990 processor is the biggest fail I’ve ever seen
allaboutthememories
September 2, 2021 at 6:28 pm
Thanks for this video. I LOVE my note 20 Ultra, one of the best Note phones, or phones in general, I have every had. I really hope Samsung brings back the Note line as the others just don’t seem to have the same appeal or specs. I wish they would bring back some of the old features, I remember my Note 3 had touchless gestures, those were awesome, not sure why they stopped having those, but they should bring them back. I also got my wife and my daughter to get the Note 20 Ultra, so there are three Note 20 Ultra’s in my household and we will keep them for as long as we can. Best phone on the market right now IMO.
Rana
September 2, 2021 at 7:42 pm
I used this beauty last one year….and simply I love it.
Chinmay Mi
September 2, 2021 at 9:05 pm
Proud user of Note 10 LITE.
Great phone for those who wanna experience S pen at lesser price.
Hope samsung continues with this series
Josip Ivancic
September 2, 2021 at 9:46 pm
Im using note 9 after sending my note 20 ultra to insurance after smashing it and I can say that the note 9 still holds up well today. Still fast as the day I got it. I only miss the upgraded features such as 120 hz, the zoom on camera, battery etc
Achyut Arjun
September 2, 2021 at 9:52 pm
I like the look of the Note20 Ultra more than S21 Ultra. I just don’t have the money to buy any of those. 🤣🤣🤣
Dylan Power
September 3, 2021 at 8:12 am
Buy it used
Davian Clifton
September 3, 2021 at 12:12 am
I just traded in my Note 9 for a Note 20 Ultra 5G. I’m looking forward to finding out everything about this phone.
Ali
September 3, 2021 at 5:48 am
The squared off edges are literally the best design. Notes are hands down the best looking devices
Everstar
September 3, 2021 at 8:10 am
Putting a case makes phone heavy and difficult to hold for long hours.
I m using Note 20 Ultra since the time it was released.
jawaad asif
September 3, 2021 at 8:15 am
I have the same with same colour…
ZenPhotoCraft Media
September 3, 2021 at 9:37 am
After 5 years the note 9 is still great
Hades The Pyro
September 3, 2021 at 9:47 am
Longtime note user here. I picked up the fold because of its now included Spen support and now that I’m relatively sure that Samsung is getting ready to either rebrand or axe the note line of phones.
To say I’m disappointed with the direction Samsung seems to be going with their phone lines would be disingenuous.
Both the Note and the Fold are targeting the sameish demographic (business professionals and smartphone enthusiasts) I mainly just wish they put a little more thought into the case and spen situation (the way the case works currently is less than satisfactory even for a avid flip case fan like I am) and the Spen going back to essentially what we had in the Note 5 ish days in terms of functionality is very disappointing (though admittedly I never used most the wireless features besides very occasional shutter button) I am aware the Spen pro is going to release separately soonish but that’s then another accessory I have to carry separately compared to something that came all in one on the Note.
Lim Jun Jie Sebastian
September 3, 2021 at 10:15 am
Curved display with 6.9″ size looks better than only 6.8″ S21U. I wish Samsung could make new S22 Ultra and release it with 6.9″ display size and 1TB MicroSD card slot.
Harry Sya putra
September 3, 2021 at 11:35 am
What about the battery degradation?
avinash gupta
September 3, 2021 at 2:53 pm
Doesnt the S21 Ultra still have MST?
Destiny Smith
September 3, 2021 at 4:09 pm
Thank you for the review. Like you I’m a huge note fan. My fave is the note 10 plus and I hate that killing the note is in consideration. After your review I’m now going to look into the 21 ultra. I just hope that another one is in the works because I’m spoiled and don’t want to switch. Thanks again.
burgerpatty
September 3, 2021 at 4:24 pm
I blame Apple for expandable storage going extinct while charging consumers exorbitant prices for built-in memory.
Daniela De Avila
September 3, 2021 at 6:25 pm
I’m undecided on whether get this one or the Note 10 Plus?
Any recommendations?
Omar Rased
September 3, 2021 at 7:16 pm
Honestly, a phone is so great.
Zac Clayton
September 4, 2021 at 12:19 am
Hey, I really liked this review. I ordered this phone yesterday and now really look forward to it. Glad to hear it has held up well over the first year. Thanks for the tips also!