Phones Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra

[Awesomesince86]

Just got a notice from FedEx ....my S20U will be here a day early!!! Tuesday afternoon.

I have shipping labels created for something on Tuesday and something on Wednesday, both from Samsung. I imagine one is the phone and the other is the buds+fast charger. But I was pretty sure the release date isn’t until Friday so it’s probably the trade in box.

Or do Samsung phones usually deliver early for preorders?

 

[jamezr]

I have shipping labels created for something on Tuesday and something on Wednesday, both from Samsung. I imagine one is the phone and the other is the buds+fast charger. But I was pretty sure the release date isn’t until Friday so it’s probably the trade in box.

Or do Samsung phones usually deliver early for preorders?

Sometimes they ship early! I only have one shipment coming from Samsung so this should be the phone

 

[Awesomesince86]

Sometimes they ship early! I only have one shipment coming from Samsung so this should be the phone

Are you trading a phone in? Could be the trade in box. Or do they have you use the box the phone came in? I can’t remember from when I did it with the s10.

 

[jamezr]

Are you trading a phone in? Could be the trade in box. Or do they have you use the box the phone came in? I can’t remember from when I did it with the s10.

Last year for the Note 10 i used the same box to send my trade in back to Samsung.

 

[Klyster]

Doesn't work like that here, you can get a new phone on 2/3 year contract and walk out the door and sell it for cash, if you don't pay they chase you for the money not the phone.

Another reason they come up cheaper soon is : Samsung S20 50% off deal thru the Telstra or Optus EPP portal, employees sell on ebay/gumtree.

But that's still not retail, that's still the second hand market.
Harvey Normans offering 35-40% off is retail, gumtree isn't, either is ebay if the product is used.
There were galaxy fold z's for $15,000 on ebay the other day, I'm sure you'd agree that doesn't represent retail prices.

For sure, you can get a device for much less than retail, but there are risks, and most people won't bother, plus you're paying cash up front.

Like I said, Post a link of a retail store selling non parallel imports for 30-40% discount, and then you're kind of on track.

For sure prices will drop quick.

South Korea S20 launch day sales figure: 70,800 units.

2019 Note 10 first day: 220,000 units.

2019 S10 fist day: 140,000 units.

The circumstance for this are pretty unique, COVID-19 is freaking a lot of people out, South Korea has been affected quite badly.
It's no wonder sales are down, I guess people aren't too worried about the latest phone when something as full on as COVID-19 is banging on your door, and I'm pretty sure it's not just Samsung who's being affected...

Coronavirus is fast becoming an 'economic pandemic'

The emergence of hundreds of coronavirus cases in two major economies outside China has dashed hopes of a speedy recovery from an epidemic that has already wreaked havoc on global supply chains and hit company profits.

edition.cnn.com

 

[Sensamic]

Tried the Ultra today at a store.

Want interested in the phone previously but it's an amazing phone. The design and screen just feels on a league of its own. Very futuristic. The iPhone just feels outdated in comparison.

Didn't feel huge or heavy in the hand, but with a case that probably would change. Tried the 120hz option and it just felt overkill for a phone. EXTREMELY smooth, but I think 90hz should be more than enough.

Finally, best thing is the curvature of the screen. VERY VERY subtle, as it should have been from the beginning.

Price here is 1249€. Not bad when compared to the iPhone.

I'm looking for the S20 normal maybe when it comes down in price to about 700€ in a few months, or the A71. I feel like I don't need a flagship anymore. The A71 is really cool for 370€ right now, and 300€ in 6 months maybe. Great price for a huge AMOLED screen with 4.500 battery and 6GB RAM. Design is also excellent.

Bad thing is burn-in. I've had it with EVERY Samsung in less than a year.

Also, forgot to mention, the animations when exiting apps in the Ultra with One UI 2.0 didn't feel very smooth to me. Hope they fix that.

 

[Harthag]

Just got a notice from FedEx ....my S20U will be here a day early!!! Tuesday afternoon.

I have you beat, mine is Monday March 2! On the Samsung order status page it says my phone shipped and expected delivery is March 2. My case and Buds+ are still in processing stage. We’ll see!

 

[jamezr]

I have you beat, mine is Monday March 2! On the Samsung order status page it says my phone shipped and expected delivery is March 2. My case and Buds+ are still in processing stage. We’ll see!

Nice!!! I hope you get it then!

 

[5105973]

I’ve never had burn-in with a Samsung yet, but that’s probably because they’re used as my secondary phones and I also run on the lowest screen brightness of anyone I’ve ever seen.

Whenever anyone wants to see something on my phone they ask me if I’m an owl and have to turn my display brightness up. That may also be why pwm flicker bothers me more than most people. Because I run at such a low brightness that pwm is more pronounced.

I’m so mad. Well not seriously mad. More like the comical indignant spouse kind of way because somebody is lording his good fortune over me. 🙄

My husband placed his order a couple of days after I placed mine. But his Ultra is shipping already and due in on Wednesday. He’s got a 128 GB Unlocked Ultra. It was supposed to be black but I looked at the order and it’s grey. Go figure. He’s ditzy.

There is absolutely NO progress on my Pink S20 at all. It’s still in process. Argh. I know it will get here but I’m always delayed compared to him. Sigh.

In other topics, Coronavirus is scary to me because my husband and I are nothing but a blob of pre existing conditions. It’s surreal to get all these notices from the school and other organizations in our lives about the plans for quarantine contingencies.

And for all that I rant and rave about Tim Cook kissing China’s butt, my husband and I and the kids all have friends/coworkers/classmates who are from China and who have family back there they are worried about. The people are lovely.

The crazy thing is, as awful as the quarantines and shortages and things are for them over there, they are worried about us Americans and people anywhere else they’ve made connections.

They want us to take it seriously and be calm but prepared. They just say take it seriously and stock up on basics in case we are confined to our homes.

I can’t really say much about their communication. They’re extremely vague. Their government monitors everything, even stupid posts like this on western social media. Even I get the feeling I have to watch what I say and sheesh, I barely know anything.

It is sad it takes a crisis like this, though, to realize how much people really are capable of caring about each other even across very different cultures and under extremely different governments.

I know that even as we are starting to worry about needing masks here and the fact they are going into short supply, a lot of schools and businesses sent them to personal contacts in heavily afflicted regions in China anyway. And yes, the recipients recognized and appreciated this very much.

 

[torana355]

Bad thing is burn-in. I've had it with EVERY Samsung in less than a year.

I know Oleds are susceptible to burn in but I've owned the S7, S8+, S9+, S10 5G and my current Note 10+ and I've never had any burn in whatsoever and I have my screen time out set to 10mins and don't actively try to avoid burn in. I guess it's because I don't set my brightness at 100 percent, it's always under 50 percent unless under direct sunlight, I find it's way to bright otherwise.

 

[Tsepz]

S20 Ultra ..... 7hrs 20mins with 120hz

All these devices did a superb job, would be great to see how it does at 60Hz in WQHD, that's how I would use it, I definitely prefer the higher resolution over the 120Hz refresh, after using it in store.

 

[Awesomesince86]

Now I have 3 shipping labels created by Samsung. Nothing shipped yet though.

 

[Sensamic]

I know Oleds are susceptible to burn in but I've owned the S7, S8+, S9+, S10 5G and my current Note 10+ and I've never had any burn in whatsoever and I have my screen time out set to 10mins and don't actively try to avoid burn in. I guess it's because I don't set my brightness at 100 percent, it's always under 50 percent unless under direct sunlight, I find it's way to bright otherwise.

That's probably it. I have brightness at max during the day on every phone. I like the vividness of a screen when brightness is at max and colors pop more. I should avoid this, but at 50% I find I don't enjoy the quality of a screen too much, unless at night, of course.

 

[Expos of 1969]

I know Oleds are susceptible to burn in but I've owned the S7, S8+, S9+, S10 5G and my current Note 10+ and I've never had any burn in whatsoever and I have my screen time out set to 10mins and don't actively try to avoid burn in. I guess it's because I don't set my brightness at 100 percent, it's always under 50 percent unless under direct sunlight, I find it's way to bright otherwise.

I agree. Boy is the screen on my S10e bright. I have it set way below 50%. Otherwise it bothers my eyes.

 

[jamezr]

I guess I shouldn't tell Fedex how to their job....
But I am in Arizona and my phone was relatively close in Texas. Then it moved to Tennessee?
I know that is their shipping hub but seems like a waste of time and resources to fly it further away

 

[5105973]

That's probably it. I have brightness at max during the day on every phone. I like the vividness of a screen when brightness is at max and colors pop more. I should avoid this, but at 50% I find I don't enjoy the quality of a screen too much, unless at night, of course.

Ouch! Doesn’t that hurt your eyes?

 

[yui4]

Even though I am the epitome of impatience, I'm looking forward to thoughts on the device from you lot across the pond ahead of the uk release next week

 

[michael9891]

That's probably it. I have brightness at max during the day on every phone. I like the vividness of a screen when brightness is at max and colors pop more. I should avoid this, but at 50% I find I don't enjoy the quality of a screen too much, unless at night, of course.

Each to their own, but having a phone on max brightness all the time is excessive to say the least. Maybe you have poor eyesight, my Note 10 looks fantastic at less than 50%.

 

[jamezr]

Each to their own, but having a phone on max brightness all the time is excessive to say the least. Maybe you have poor eyesight, my Note 10 looks fantastic at less than 50%.

I always keep my Samsung phones at about half brightness. Those displays are just too bright for my eyes at 100%. But my Pixel 4XL i have to keep at about 70 brightness....not as good a display panel as most Samsungs.

 

[Awesomesince86]

Just got shipping confirmation from Samsung. Phone should be here either Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[Werewolf]

Tried the Ultra today at a store.

Want interested in the phone previously but it's an amazing phone. The design and screen just feels on a league of its own. Very futuristic. The iPhone just feels outdated in comparison.

Didn't feel huge or heavy in the hand, but with a case that probably would change. Tried the 120hz option and it just felt overkill for a phone. EXTREMELY smooth, but I think 90hz should be more than enough.

Finally, best thing is the curvature of the screen. VERY VERY subtle, as it should have been from the beginning.

Price here is 1249€. Not bad when compared to the iPhone.

I'm looking for the S20 normal maybe when it comes down in price to about 700€ in a few months, or the A71. I feel like I don't need a flagship anymore. The A71 is really cool for 370€ right now, and 300€ in 6 months maybe. Great price for a huge AMOLED screen with 4.500 battery and 6GB RAM. Design is also excellent.

Bad thing is burn-in. I've had it with EVERY Samsung in less than a year.

Also, forgot to mention, the animations when exiting apps in the Ultra with One UI 2.0 didn't feel very smooth to me. Hope they fix that.

That last bit also applies to note 10+ (Android 10 gestures based navigation) and its very random. Random apps sometimes close without any animation lag and sometimes with noticeable frame drops. Not sure, if 120hz would make it less noticeable or the opposite.

 

[torana355]

That's probably it. I have brightness at max during the day on every phone. I like the vividness of a screen when brightness is at max and colors pop more. I should avoid this, but at 50% I find I don't enjoy the quality of a screen too much, unless at night, of course.

Fair enough, OLED certainly has its issues and you should be able to have your brightness up high if you like that. I just find its more than bright enough at around 30 percent indoors and I let Auto brightness do its thing when I'm in direct sunlight. Im also looking at getting an OLED big screen TV as I just love the deep blacks but they are not quite there yet in a few aspects.

 

[Deacon-Blues]

That's probably it. I have brightness at max during the day on every phone. I like the vividness of a screen when brightness is at max and colors pop more. I should avoid this, but at 50% I find I don't enjoy the quality of a screen too much, unless at night, of course.

Maximum brightness??

I really can't go much above 50% on my XS Max, which is probably why I have no burn in. And at night it's much lower, about 30%.

I'm getting a lot of use out of that image lately.

 

[5105973]

Well so far I found a couple of videos where guys reviewed the S20. One guy who I think is American and therefore probably has the Snapdragon processor got only about 3 hours screen on time running at 120 hz. That’s horrible but he didn’t specify what he was doing. He said he got closer to 5 hours running at the lower refresh rate.

A guy in India (??I think??) on Exynos got almost 6 hours at 120 hz and his test actually quantified usage. That’s much better.

The camera sounds good but it’s not going to get those crazy zoom photos. It will do a decent 3x I think.

I gotta run. Later today I hope to check out the phones one more time in person.

 

[The Game 161]

Those who bought the ultra how many went for 512GB?