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Awesomesince86

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I'm liking everything I'm hearing about the s21 Ultra (minus the curved screen). Personally, I like the design and they've gone about as close to full screen front as possible.

The last big unknown is...have they improved their post-processing in the camera software to finally compete with the likes of Google and Apple. I doubt it, but hopefully there are improvements. Because spec wise, the cameras should have close to the best hardware out there.

Oh and rumors are being confirmed that the s21 line will be cheaper than the s20 line.
 
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Dave245

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If Samsung are making the SPen for the S21 Ultra, there is rumoured to be no internal storage for it, where do Samsung expect people to keep the SPen. Also doesn’t the SPen need to be charged inside the device itself ?

IF Samsung can make a great S21 Ultra and combine it with Note features, then I might be interested. personally I would want the Note features (all the software features of the SPen) a great camera, and a brilliant screen (like on the Note 20 Ultra) if Samsung can do that, then they will have my attention.
 

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Wow so they’re finally upgrading the fingerprint sensor. Sweet! Well then I guess I’ll hold onto my S20 rather than send it in to take $270 off the cost of my 12 mini. I can get more for my s20 trading it in for one of these.

But I just got my 12 Pro Max yesterday and I love it. Unless there’s a problem with the pwm and I have to return it for that, it’s not likely I’ll be getting any of these s21’s anytime soon.

Unless I return the 12 mini. My issue with the mini is the pwm makes me feel like I’m being punched in the eyes. It’s really severe with the mini and the 12 and 12 Pro for me this year. Other than that, it’s fantastic being portable as it is. I just can’t use it for very long at a time. I’m making this post on it with one eye shut. It’s just a basic little communicator with a terrific point and shoot camera that ensures I almost never miss a good photo op.

So more than likely I’ll stick with what I’ve got because...money. Lol.

But I am glad to know Samsung is finally ditching that godawful fingerprint sensor they’ve been using. If I have to sit out the s21 lineup, at least I will know going forward the bane of my Samsung experience is going extinct! Yessss!

Now if I find out the new Samsungs also offer dcm dimming instead of pwm then I am yeeting all of these iPhones back to Apple. Oh okay I exaggerate. I rely on iMessage and have to keep at least one. But the temptation is there.
 

Tulani

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That bezel is insane. Almost non-existent and looks to be uniform all around.
i also like the camera array most and how it melts into the body.
that alone is an attraction for me.
the geek-benches and chairs do not worry me.
i am just tired of the ever growing camera bumps seemingly randomly placed causing all sorts of wobbling
 

The Game 161

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The Game 161

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i also like the camera array most and how it melts into the body.
that alone is an attraction for me.
the geek-benches and chairs do not worry me.
i am just tired of the ever growing camera bumps seemingly randomly placed causing all sorts of wobbling
wonder if we do see 100x returned
 

Dave245

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maybe I should be a leaker lol

made sense doing this and most logical

rumours are s pen will be available to buy for £49

If they add all the software features of the SPen (from the Note) such as convert to text, 9m second latency, Pen Up app and so many more. I would seriously consider it instead of waiting for a new Note (one that may not come anyway if Samsung are going to discontinue it).

The big thing for me tho is battery life, they need to improve the battery life (from the Note 20 Ultra Exynos version) if they do that then I’m sold. It was the only reason I sent my Note 20 Ultra back.
 

The Game 161

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If they add all the software features of the SPen (from the Note) such as convert to text, 9m second latency, Pen Up app and so many more. I would seriously consider it instead of waiting for a new Note (one that may not come anyway if Samsung are going to discontinue it).

The big thing for me tho is battery life, they need to improve the battery life (from the Note 20 Ultra Exynos version) if they do that then I’m sold. It was the only reason I sent my Note 20 Ultra back.

Exynos 2100 will be very good so you won’t need to worry about battery life

Exynos 90 was just awful and held back the device for me
 
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Oohara

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Leaked footage of the S21

Ok that thing is seriously sexy. I have a 12 Pro Max on order which didn't arrive yet, now my fingers are starting to twitch. Help!

What would make this utterly irresistible for me though is a Note version of this exact design. Same look but housing the S Pen, and being unapologetically HUGE. That's one way they could still differentiate between the models, have the S21 U be huge but with that curved screen, and let the Note be what it was always meant to be: FLAT and even huger! A machine that just completely disrespects pockets. Make it an even, no f****s given 7" and its sexiness will outweigh the advantages I get from having an iPhone that plays so nice with all my Apple stuff.
 

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Ok that thing is seriously sexy. I have a 12 Pro Max on order which didn't arrive yet, now my fingers are starting to twitch. Help!

What would make this utterly irresistible for me though is a Note version of this exact design. Same look but housing the S Pen, and being unapologetically HUGE. That's one way they could still differentiate between the models, have the S21 U be huge but with that curved screen, and let the Note be what it was always meant to be: FLAT and even huger! A machine that just completely disrespects pockets. Make it an even, no f****s given 7" and its sexiness will outweigh the advantages I get from having an iPhone that plays so nice with all my Apple stuff.
You sound like my husband. I asked him how he was liking his 12 Pro Max and he shrugged and said it could be bigger. Lol.

I got the 12 mini to carry around and be the little communicator. But the funny thing is I haven’t put the 12 Pro Max down since I got it. I have some jeans from American Eagle that have huge pockets and I can stuff the 12 Pro Max into my front jeans pocket easily. Despite being really short. And no the Pro Max does not make my butt look big. (A couple of donuts might have, but that’s why I’m signing up for the Apple fitness stuff when it’s released. )

Which just goes to show if more manufacturers started making real pockets for our clothes, women could carry around our technology as easily as the men.

The 12 Pro was actually a bad size for me. Something about the weight distribution and being smaller meant I couldn’t hold it comfortably. With the Pro Max I was able to break that bad habit of resting the entire weight of the phone on one sad little pinky finger.

I am loving my 12 Pro Max. I do think it would be nice if Apple were working on making it work with a downsized version of Apple Pencil. It was so weird how last year I saw case makers put up cases with spaces for a miniature Apple Pencil. Then they yanked them without a word.

I absolutely love that purple S21 color. Goodness that’s gorgeous and I’m sad it’s not going to be on the s21 Ultra. At this point, I can’t imagine that I would trade my s20 for anything other than the s21 Ultra. Maybe by the time I could afford to make that move, they’ll release the Ultra in purple.
 

LIVEFRMNYC

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You sound like my husband. I asked him how he was liking his 12 Pro Max and he shrugged and said it could be bigger. Lol.

I got the 12 mini to carry around and be the little communicator. But the funny thing is I haven’t put the 12 Pro Max down since I got it. I have some jeans from American Eagle that have huge pockets and I can stuff the 12 Pro Max into my front jeans pocket easily. Despite being really short. And no the Pro Max does not make my butt look big. (A couple of donuts might have, but that’s why I’m signing up for the Apple fitness stuff when it’s released. )

Which just goes to show if more manufacturers started making real pockets for our clothes, women could carry around our technology as easily as the men.

The 12 Pro was actually a bad size for me. Something about the weight distribution and being smaller meant I couldn’t hold it comfortably. With the Pro Max I was able to break that bad habit of resting the entire weight of the phone on one sad little pinky finger.

I am loving my 12 Pro Max. I do think it would be nice if Apple were working on making it work with a downsized version of Apple Pencil. It was so weird how last year I saw case makers put up cases with spaces for a miniature Apple Pencil. Then they yanked them without a word.

I absolutely love that purple S21 color. Goodness that’s gorgeous and I’m sad it’s not going to be on the s21 Ultra. At this point, I can’t imagine that I would trade my s20 for anything other than the s21 Ultra. Maybe by the time I could afford to make that move, they’ll release the Ultra in purple.

I just bought my mother her X-mas gift. A 12 Pro Max 256gb Gold color with a Saddle Brown case and Magsafe charger. I got to pick it up from Apple today. She's currently using a 8+ so a lot of features will be new to her. She better like it, cause I don't know what else to get her. I think she'll love the display size.
 

The Game 161

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S21 plus hands on
 
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I just bought my mother her X-mas gift. A 12 Pro Max 256gb Gold color with a Saddle Brown case and Magsafe charger. I got to pick it up from Apple today. She's currently using a 8+ so a lot of features will be new to her. She better like it, cause I don't know what else to get her. I think she'll love the display size.
Dayummm! Your mom is one lucky lady! The brown case is a beautiful match to the Gold Pro Max. Lol right now I’ve got a case I got for $4 via Slickdeals on mine. It’s an ESR Clear Glitter TPU and makes my phone look like a Christmas decoration. I have a sturdier case but it doesn’t fit properly along the sides. I think case makers had a challenge this year with the size and shape of the phone because there have been so many fit issues with early release cases.

Anyway I would imagine she’s going to love her gifts. I hope she has a very happy Christmas holiday.
 
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michael9891

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Ok that thing is seriously sexy. I have a 12 Pro Max on order which didn't arrive yet, now my fingers are starting to twitch. Help!

What would make this utterly irresistible for me though is a Note version of this exact design. Same look but housing the S Pen, and being unapologetically HUGE. That's one way they could still differentiate between the models, have the S21 U be huge but with that curved screen, and let the Note be what it was always meant to be: FLAT and even huger! A machine that just completely disrespects pockets. Make it an even, no f****s given 7" and its sexiness will outweigh the advantages I get from having an iPhone that plays so nice with all my Apple stuff.
Make them with a flat 8" screen and bundle them with a free pair of jeans with extra deep pockets.
 
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kkh786

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I read somewhere the S21 and S21+ are going to be only FHD+ screens.. that definitely takes them out the running!

Nevertheless, those leaked uniform looking thin all around bezels are !
 
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Healer Flame

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Here is what Samsung should do :

1) Launch the main flagship phones once a year to minimize promotions, advertising and other associated costs

2) They need to come up with the new S+N Hybrid monster phone taking up all the pros of both variants and give it a new name like Galaxy SE1 (Special edition)

3) Limit variants strictly to 2, one curved with no pen and the second variant flat with pen but internally exactly the same.

4) Improve and increase colour variety.

5) Get rid off the unpopular and costly features like Bixby and other.......


👌👌 Only now we have the perfect phone 👌👌
 

Tulani

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Here is what Samsung should do :

1) Launch the main flagship phones once a year to minimize promotions, advertising and other associated costs

2) They need to come up with the new S+N Hybrid monster phone taking up all the pros of both variants and give it a new name like Galaxy SE1 (Special edition)

3) Limit variants strictly to 2, one curved with no pen and the second variant flat with pen but internally exactly the same.

4) Improve and increase colour variety.

5) Get rid off the unpopular and costly features like Bixby and other.......


Only now we have the perfect phone

I think Samsung would never restrict themselves that much given their age long record.

They tend to release a lot of phones in their widest cost variety and it makes their company a prime brand in middle to lower income countries as opposed to Apple who are elusive to such.
 
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