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Samsung Galaxy Note20 / Note20 Ultra
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I’m not interested in a stylus that isn’t stored inside the phone and will be very sad if they don’t offer a non-folding device with an integrated stylus. One of my favorite features on my Note and sets it apart from any other smartphone!☹️
I have been pleasantly surprised by my recent dealings with Samsung. I sent back my first Note 20 Ultra for a rattle and they were nothing but helpful (I was surprised after hearing others’ experiences). After I received my second N20U and was wiping my N10 Plus for trade-in, I noticed that the back corner glass was cracked (not sure when it happened - it’s always in a case) but sent it in anyway and have been sure it would affect trade-in value but was pleasantly surprised that Samsung gave me the full $650. This made the N20U cost ~ $425 - a real bargain IMHO.
Actually, I wont be surprised if the Fold 3 costs less than the Fold 2. I dont think a price increases is coming.
Reports are that Samsung want to cut prices on all their current lines to try and steal more from Apple and grab a stronger spot in the market. S21 prices are expected to be lower than last year. If anything, I think they keep the Fold 3 at $2000 and the Fold 3 FE comes in around $1500-1700.
Think fold fe will be around 900-1k. Well that’s what was rumoured
Samsung keep messing up their S line pricing so I won’t hold my breath
I don't see how they make a fold for that price but that would be great in getting it mainstream. For that price it would have to come without an external display and a worse internal display to even make it feasable you would think.
Also, rumors are that Fold 3 won't have a dedicated slot for Spen. It'll be treated like an Apple pencil where it's an accessory and there will be cases that can hold it. Not sure what that means for charging it.
I think I want to buy a Note 20 Ultra, if the price is right. Cheapest I can get right now with my S10+ trade in, plus government discount is $607.99 128GB
More than what I want to pay. I’ll wait to see if their are better deals on Black Friday, or closer to Christmas.
More than what I want to pay. I’ll wait to see if their are better deals on Black Friday, or closer to Christmas.
Yeah, that seems it might be the case. Which doesn't seem too bad come to think of it. I don't know about worst internal display. Similar to S20 FE... I think they would still give users 120hz refresh rate, but I think they would probably cut some camera specs, lower storage compared to main one, and probably some underneath changes we won't see. But most definitely they would forgo the external display.
Honestly, I think a smart move for the Fold FE would be to get rid of the outside screen and instead just have it include a half screen similar to the Z Flip. That way users still get notification feedback and room for quick reply type things. For everything else, you have the huge inside screen.
I'm on the One UI 3 Android 11 beta.
But I got the December security update this morning
But I got the December security update this morning
folks , i got 12 pro max from xr. Thinkinh about returning it and buying note as now priced has reduced. Its about $200 cheaper than pro max now.
note looks lucrative but thinking about long term and updates iPhone will do better as its their flagship with best processor vs note series which is not flagship as i feel sammy will take care of z series more now.
Note should be good for 2-3 years still. Anyone had both both or would like to share thoughts
note looks lucrative but thinking about long term and updates iPhone will do better as its their flagship with best processor vs note series which is not flagship as i feel sammy will take care of z series more now.
Note should be good for 2-3 years still. Anyone had both both or would like to share thoughts
I’m not your best guy for that. I’ve owned both the Note 20 Ultra and currently have the iPhone 12 Pro. I miss the Note every single day but will stay on iOS because it’s the best software and ecosystem for my daily life.
Always best to look at it from the perspective of what you plan on doing with the device, I know the obvious call and text. But the apps you use, your social circle.. that's what you should look at, take price out the equation. Even if the Note is cheaper, there's some aspects of the iPhone you probably value more.
As far as updates, Samsung has been ramping up on it... One UI 3.0 should be around the corner.
Also, while the Note might be cheaper, iPhones will hold their value for a lot longer compared to any other brand of phone.
If especially you are not a yearly updater the Note is the way to go simply as if the IP gets 120hz refresh etc next year you will be regretting it where you are already ahead on features with the note and given your discount, speculation on 2nd hand prices which are always eclipsed by Samsung generous trade-ins will hold you good
as others have said it really depends on what you are going to do with the phones and how you use them. If you have a house full of Apple products and use the device handoff features then maybe stick with the iPhone.
If you have na Apple Watch then probably want to stay with the iPhone to retain all the features both devices offer together.
If you don't have a hose full of Apple products or an Apple watch. The Note 20 Ultra offers more features and functionality. It has the S-Pen and everything it has to offer. The cameras are very similar...but the N20U has better zoom. The N20U has AOD (Always On Display) which I find very useful. It also has a fantastic fingerprint reader for time when you have to wear a mask.
I have both phones...iPhone 12 Pro Max and Note 20 Ultra. I enjoy both phones for different reasons.
Anyway you can't go wrong with either phone. Even better if you keep them both!
Yeah, that's true. However, as @SteveJUAE pointed out... retailers help boost the value of Android phones with trade-ins. There is Best Buy promo to trade in a Pixel 2 for 350.
Really comes down to your os preference
if you have other apple products go with the iPhone.
Anyone else using Bixby Routines to switch between 120Hz and 60Hz. Shockingly, my buddy bought a new Note 20 Ultra, and I just set it up. He's coming from a history of iPhones. So that's why I was so surprised, when he picked up an Android device.
BTW, we both immediately noticed the difference in smooth scrolling with 120Hz.
If you decide you want to try this with Bixby Routines, make sure to choose the right option to change to 120Hz. So you first pick the Apps you want to trigger Bixby Routines to switch to full resolution, so you choose the "Motion smoothness and screen resolution." Do not choose the "screen resolution" option as shown in the screenshot below. If you choose "screen resolution," it won't switch back to 1080P/120Hz, once you leave the Apps that you chose to trigger 2K Full Resolution.
BTW, we both immediately noticed the difference in smooth scrolling with 120Hz.
If you decide you want to try this with Bixby Routines, make sure to choose the right option to change to 120Hz. So you first pick the Apps you want to trigger Bixby Routines to switch to full resolution, so you choose the "Motion smoothness and screen resolution." Do not choose the "screen resolution" option as shown in the screenshot below. If you choose "screen resolution," it won't switch back to 1080P/120Hz, once you leave the Apps that you chose to trigger 2K Full Resolution.
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