Samsung Galaxy S21 VS iPhone 12 - Making Apple Look Bad?

[@Ali___]

Starting at 64gb for a flagship that carries into 2021 should be a crime

[@Young_Dab]

And for an extra $50 you can boost your storage to 256gb on the S21. Where with Apple it's a extra $80 to boost storage from 64 to 128gb.

[@Ali___]

@@Young_Dab right

[@Phones007]

When your apple 🍎 you can do whatever you want and people will still buy it

[@Ali___]

@@Phones007 and there's the problem people just still buy it because it's an iPhOnE

[@pangolin83]

They're not flagships.

[@schufer]

A fingerprint scanner during covid time and no notch is enough for me.

[@sherif.ghoneim]

Yes

[@Liz.12-j2m]

Which phone are ya talking about tho Edit : now I got it u meant samsung lol I asked that before the video

[@ottallman]

Main reason I gave up my 11 pro max.

[@SeroxMorales]

That huge notch in 2021 is disgusting! And only 64GB storage in 2021?! Plus the 64GB iPhone 12 is at $800 (overpriced as always) and the 256GB S21 is at $699. I'm totally getting an S21 this year! I also love Samsung/Android multitasking, is so far ahead of everyone! I love Samsung/Android ecosystem so much over iOS. iPhone 12 also seems to have like a yellowish display or maybe it's some setting?

[@zalmansad1729]

Serøx M. Display on the iPhone I’d say is second to Samsung so pretty damn good, but yeah I agree wit u

[@jevonsims900]

I really appreciate Jaime and Diago's editing style. I can hear Jaime over the music not the other way around.

[@ruvanivose]

Am I only one thinking that more reviewers are turning from strong pro-Apple to somewhat neutral and brave enough to start preferring Samsung products. I love it!

[@rotimika]

Really I always felt it was the opposite, but I felt this review was well put for both

[@cosminion7058]

because apple is really dragging it. no new features in the last 3 years. just slightly better cameras and processor

[@18Me10]

pocketnow always had a critical view on apple though

[@SEMIA123]

The iPhones Luster is weakened this year because the 12 series is somewhat tonedeaf in the pandemic market vs Samsung's recent releases.

[@SEMIA123]

@Benjamin Owuye Jagun it's been extremely common to leverage the exact same complaint against Samsung and the S20 lineup even though the pandemic hadn't even been declared in February so I don't really see a problem holding Apple to the same standard.

[@AwkwardStarfish7]

Former Apple fangirl here - I've gotta say that switching from iPhone to my Galaxy S20 was an excellent decision. Love it and love Samsung's prices and preorder incentives. :)

[@sorrinj12]

Does the camera work good? Like for anything specially social media?

[@bobateacuber7646]

@@sorrinj12 if u do from the camera app, it’s really good. From the social media app, it’s not that good. A bit of a bummer but oh well

[@muelclamor3005]

Samsung has been consistent in monthly security updates in the past few months

[@RonnieRockafella]

Thats very true. I have noticed getting several updates the last few months and I have galaxy a51 5g which I received a huge 1gb update with extra features with October 1st2020 security patch at the end of December then received January 1st2021 security patch update mid January.

[@toluwanioni6534]

by updates he means the big, software overhaul ones, like a new android or ios version

[@RonnieRockafella]

@@toluwanioni6534 a few days ago I received a 2gb update Android 11 UI 3.0 so Samsung seems to be doing a lot better updating their phones, even their mid tier. I was previously on Android 10 UI 2.5

[@lakshjairam1764]

@@toluwanioni6534 This is true. I have 2 phones - a Galaxy S20+ & a Galaxy S9. I got updates on both consistently, however my Galaxy S20+ did get One UI 3 first. This is okay though because Samsung recently announced that Samsung phones will get 4 years of updates.

[@christophermering6896]

ikr. i always received an update every single month from samsung. still using my S8+ tho. it is still doing fine in 2021 HAHAHA

[@Sharp66]

Great job I chose the galaxy and I have been on ios, but watching all the reviews brought me over and now I am galaxy for life. I can't believe how amazing Android is. Thanks

[@mr.x375]

Then you must use the best feature that android has to offer Try KZbin Vanced

[@DBumple]

@@mr.x375 using it right now B^)

[@easifuentes]

Am I the only one that prefers the video from the Galaxy S21, specially from the front facing camera?

[@restless5996]

I prefer the colors of the galaxy

[@funkokfui396]

Yup, front facing video is better on S21 for me in term of details and colour.

[@blackice51374]

I was thinking the same. These tech reviewers always look past it

[@thecliffold5879]

Same here! I'm with you on that.

[@unseenorheard]

yeah i think Jaime should re-watch that part lol.

[@alexandertrinanda3728]

Apple really still giving us a 60hz screen in 2020

[@soleil3gs]

2021 really, came out end of 2020 and it will be the flagship for the most part of 2021

[@phillippugh2161]

No giving You 60hz I rock a s20 ultra with 120hz😉

[@Vkp10]

They have the notch lol. I’m sure this year they’ll say “The first iPhone ever with edge to edge screen and 90Hz display, never before in the history”.

[@drksimi3]

Must be at least 90hz

[@AugustoLugo1983]

They called the "Retina displays" that weren't ever 1080P Years ago, but people like and buy cheap slogans.

[@panathatube]

One UI has come a long way... It's impressive fast and features packed. I'm pretty curious to see what Sammy will do with One UI 4.0...

[@mr.niceguy2337]

Still not fluid enough. Its better than before but no the level of fluidity from pixel and oneplus as apple.

[@panathatube]

@@mr.niceguy2337 Fluid enough for my taste. Especially with 120HZ. I've decreased the animations anyway. Because in One UI you can do that. And a whole lot more. And without even taking Goodlock into account

[@mr.niceguy2337]

@@panathatube personal tastes differes. Haha. I updated to one ui 3 on my s10. It was fine but still wasnt up to what i expected of it. So flashed a custom OS, and am using OOS as my recente provider. Ah much better

[@gcforreal]

@@mr.niceguy2337 I’d disagree with that . With my note ultra and one ui. My old pixel 4 is definitely not faster or more fluid . Neither phone is slow but that myth thy pixels are the smoothest fastest android phones .. nah t.

[@panathatube]

@@mr.niceguy2337 I've downloaded NiceLock (no GoodLock in my area) and i use several modules for even greater customisation. For example i removed the icons' labels and made the icons tinier for a cleaner home screen. But what i really... adore and use is Launcher 10. I was a Windows Phone user i really did love live tiles so i got them back without custom ROMs or anything. So i have an ultra minimal setup and a lavish live tile setup and I'll probably download an iOS launcher just for the fun of it.

[@carterpro7112]

The only thing Samsung needs is 4 years of updates and they would be set

[@eldridgecoutinho2674]

And they might just add that during the course of the phones life. They just added support for 3 years even for phones like the s10. So they may end up doing 4 years for their phones down the line

[@eldridgecoutinho2674]

@Benjamin Owuye Jagun fair enough. But 4 is still respectable. 3 is definitely not enough.

[@Vkp10]

More importantly, Samsung needs to speed up their update timeline. Note 10 which is one year old still doesn’t have Android 11. To me, that’s slow for a flagship phone.

[@polofunk]

EXACTLY

[@black914015678]

@@Vkp10 my note 10 plus 5G has android 11

[@icentuche90]

I completely Agree with you. Unbiased review. Apple need to step up. 64gb in 2021 for real?

[@10ReasonsWhy]

Ikr, how you finna charge 799 for a 64GB skew with no charger in 2021? It should be 128 minimum if there's no expandable storage imo, especially since one of the features of the iphone is 4k video.

[@dreii1335]

2020*

[@ottallman]

So you can buy their cloud service

[@myblacklab7]

Apple is getting really irritating with offering under-specced baseline models. It's definitely eroding my trust in Apple to provide me with a device that isn't going to bottleneck with ordinary use.

[@raea6803]

I thought their iPhone 12 lineup starts at 128gb now?

[@StephenDeLaRosa]

Samsung did a great job this year. I was very tempted to get an iphone 12 because Apple kept the top tier processor in the least expensive phone. Coming from an S10+ and a 3yr old pair of JBL wireless earbuds, the S21 and Buds Pro only set me back $270 (after $100 Samsung credit and $680 in trade in value).

[@blissabyss5648]

Watching this on my S21(: phantom violet

[@ralpcambay5216]

Me too

[@jimmyaber5920]

Happy with your S21?

[@ralpcambay5216]

@@jimmyaber5920 yeah it's good 😁

[@jaredengland2565]

How does the plastic frame feel?

[@raihanzainudin6655]

@@jaredengland2565 i think the frame built from metal

[@rkgsd]

If you want to use a glass screen protector on the S21, you'll need to enable increased touch screen sensitivity in order for the fingerprint reader to work.

[@brett2396]

Android needs to correctly optimize the camera for social media apps and iOS needs 120hz with a smaller notch. Then they'd both be pretty close with some other differences that come down to preference.

[@prathameshrivonkar7215]

I definitely prefer the Samsung's video over the iPhone. Mainly because the iPhone definitely has some exposure defects which can clearly be seen...

[@Toyeboy89]

I am getting $700 from Samsung for my S20 so I'm paying $95 for the S21.

[@cmcm5878]

Yeah its an absolutely insane deal for people with the base S20. Upgrading for only $100

[@phillippugh2161]

Me to that's a deal traded my s20 ultra for the smaller form factor I'll have it Wednesday 🙂

[@phillippugh2161]

@@cmcm5878 you can almost trade any phone 200 for old iphone 6s plus $200 gift card

[@evaa3744]

I am getting $550 for my S10 ! Woohoo! and got $150 in store credits so I bought three cases and a sterilizer. My husband got the same deal with the trade-in and got one case and one of their earbuds. What a deal!

[@cassijoanna]

Traded my s10plus which I got new for 550 and am getting 550 back for. If say thats a good deal as I doubt id get that much for it used. Plus I'm getting 250 samsung credit. My phone arrives tomorrow and I can't wait

[@patrickonuohajr7406]

Here for him to say his name lmao. It's my favorite part

[@restless5996]

Finally a wider aspect ratio that fits my screen

[@619elephant9]

Looks like the s21 has better stabilization.

[@blackice51374]

You can't get tech reviewers to see that

[@pangolin83]

Really? I see a lot of stutters on the rear camera video from the Galaxy and then the same on the front camera video for the iPhone

[@henrylove4916]

Is better!

[@Sharp66]

Alot better!!!!

[@SEMIA123]

8:11-8:25 I'm a Samsung boy, literally typing this from a launch Note20U, and that segment of video comparison is embarrassing for Samsung imo. While the stabilization is very good the iPhone is clearly better, not to mention it isn't stuttering the way the galaxy is.

[@sriramm5163]

title :making apple look bad? me :their pricing always looked bad

[@swagathshetty]

You are not considering the fact that Apple products hold their value better compared to the competition. Andriod flagship phones lose 40-60% of their value in the first year compared to Apple which lies in the 20-30% range. Again I am not saying iPhone is better than galaxy or ios is better than Android, just making a point on resale value

[@Oystein87]

@@swagathshetty Samsungs S and Note line kinda hold their price like iPhones now many places.

[@xers8719]

@@swagathshetty of course, people see phone in the name and everyone wants it. smart move.

[@kieranlake2085]

Don't forget that the iPhone 11 was the same price and you got more with it however the s21 is cheaper than last years modules

[@Oystein87]

@@kieranlake2085 Don't forget that iPhone 11 is not the newest iPhone like S21 is for Samsung... ;) So of course a older model is cheaper.. On release it was more expencive. And yoiu get less with the iPhone.... Lower storage per dollar and also starts with lower base storage, not as good camera, not as good battery, not as good screen, no adaptive refreshrate up to 120Hz for those who care, no USB-C etc.. And the worst: No Android. Atleast I am NOT going back to the boring iOS stuff.

[@ujjwol]

Really good review.. Probably Best as of today.. I got the S21+ preordered but S21 is also good.. Love and keep making quality review

[@soorajj9207]

s21 plus should be 900$

[@Johnwicktt]

Buy what u want and what u can afford the only people that go on specs is the KZbinrs who review but the average person doesn’t really care they just want a phone that last and get updates

[@Code-n-Flame]

I’m swapping from an iPhone 12 to an S21. I love this iPhone but there are some REALLY bad cons I have with it. Wifi calling doesn’t work AT ALL on the T-Mobile version, dead zones on the touch screen that become unresponsive. Massive lag here and there. Cell service dead spots where I had service with my One Plus 7 Pro. Those are the biggest. Then there are little software annoyances like Apple Music starting and playing music on it’s when connecting to the BT in my car lol Can’t wait to get back to Android. This was a fun experiment but iOS just still isn’t good enough for me from a functionality standpoint.

[@paineys3341]

I had similar with my iPhone 12 mini overheating and screen dimming when outdoors in sunshine ... piece of overpriced crap. Gone back to my OnePlus 7 Pro until the 12 mini is sold then upgrading to a S21

[@Code-n-Flame]

@@paineys3341 YES THATS ANOTHER CON. One that’s I despise so much. I had no idea what was going on until I googled it. So stupid to dim the screen just because the phone is getting hot. I’ve owned tons of OLED screen phones and have never once experienced this.

[@mslgizzle]

Waiting on my s21 to come in 3 more days! That's why I'm watching s21 videos

[@leehongjin6884]

Also Samsung launched the S21 with free giveaway Galaxy Buds Lives or Pros. Apple will never give you a free pair of airpods.

[@krazyyyduniya]

Some videos i LIKE as soon as i start watching them.. This is one of those !

[@ThatoInama]

I hate how the iPhone couldn't focus the foreground and background at around 7:58. Looking at headphone straps to be exact

[@chintanpatel4825]

Samsung it is !! It offers the complete camera module consists of Main lens, Ultra Wide angle and a Telephoto lens for less money to spend.

[@tristenwilliams558]

That front facing video from the iPhone was terrible. The video on iPhone isnt far better than Samsungs camera. People just love following trends just because some big tech youtuber says its much better

[@NalinKhurb]

iphone 11 was better than S10 and S20, but S21 video looks better than the 12

[@tristenwilliams558]

@@NalinKhurb thats simply not true 🤦‍♂️. The iPhone 11 had bad dynamic range plus in terms of performance the s20 series was in most cases loaded apps faster than the iPhone 11. The note 20 was more durable than the iPhone 11

[@NalinKhurb]

@@tristenwilliams558 Just mentioned video. HDR on video is not of much significance. Overall details on iPhone were better although lens distortion is high. I had both so I know. Never mentioned note 20

[@byronhernandez2088]

I think we should stop Android phone vs iphone comparisons because all it is, is one question. Iphone or Android?

[@restless5996]

I don't think so because the comparison can help people open to either choose which one they want

[@gauravkamdar]

We need Super Slow-Mo mode to catch his name :)

[@sloppynyuszi]

Honestly, phones are so similar these days. Spec Benchmarks, screen size, camera pixels. Unless you doing side by side comparisons it’s impossible to notice. It’s now really which OS you are most invested in. The only way one would move to Android from iOS if you really need an S-pen, folding screen or whatever strange thing LG is doing. Even then, I tried and went back.

[@kenkc84]

Depends also how much money you are willing to spend. With $200 you can get an Android phone that does 95% of what you need phone for, maybe more. I had every Iphone till they started removing everything from the box, could't also handle having to pay for migre fast charger after spending over $1000. The other things you can get in Android are; SECOND SPACE, the most valuable feature on any phone ( only Hauwie and Xiaomi) give you that. Plus , IR BLASTER.. these are the two features that i can't use any phones without them.

[@kevin3837]

Totally disagree. I was able to get the new S21 for $499. There is no way the iPhone is worth $250+ more.

[@sonofage]

@@kenkc84 i miss the IR blaster..It's only on Huawei and Xiaomi type phones. Samsung completely removed it. Not sure why. It was very useful for me

[@louisollier6317]

Having been an iPhone user for the last 10 years and finally getting the s21 I'm realising I had my loyalty completely misplaced I only got it as my partner had pesuaded me to try it out and it's probably the best phone I have I ever owned coming off the back of an iPhone 11 Pro max.

[@Liz.12-j2m]

Congrats on your new s21 . And yeah apple needs to step up their game . I don't think people are still going to continue buying iPhone just for a premium feel .

[@Melvin-ej1vq]

Nice choice man I also was a iPhone user I'm whole life until I realized apple is very outdated with everything so I switched to samsung and it was the best choice I ever made.

[@Graveltrucking]

LOL I joined the same club, I just bought an S21 I've been an Iphone user since the beginning, my distaste for apple started with the XR having issues the final straw is with my 11. Ended up with ghost touch a year into having the 11 of course its not under warranty the touch module replacement is going to cost 300 bucks. Apple can ram it where the sun don't shine, playing with the S21 its smoother, seem to be customizable. LED screens seem to bother my eyes I've tried the apple pro series in the store instant eye irritation, little worried about the S21 no issues. I'm done with Iphones in the for seeable future.

[@louisollier6317]

@@Graveltrucking still loving the s21, battery life is amazing whereas I found myself topping up the battery on my iPhone sometimes twice a day, I like how smooth the phone operates even with a lot of background apps operational and it still feels premium even though they opted for plastic on the back still has that weight to it and I don't have to worry about cracking both sides which Is always nice, the cameras are amazing especially for video. The sound quality also amazing and with the free galaxy buds and galaxy tag for people who pre-ordered is an amazing promotion and once again the sound quality is great. One minor note was the rubber earpieces I find the bigger ones that came in the box more comfortable but the case doesn't close when they're on but I've just used the smaller ones and not really had any uncomfortability problems.

[@Graveltrucking]

@@louisollier6317 I’ve found finding cases and screen protectors in stock at local stores is tough. Didn’t realize everything is geared towards IPhones since I’ve switched.

[@charlesbellino4359]

Watching this on my new Phantom black Samsung Galaxy S21 Utra!This phone is a beast!

[@SuperDB215]

Just traded in my LGV series for my first iPhone, the 12. I held on to androids for 3.5mm headphone jack, expandable storage and replaceable battery. I’m satisfied with my switch so far.... 90% of the people I communicate with daily have iPhones, so it’s been better.

[@BroAnarchy]

wuh oh... you better not let the guys over at _the Verge_ see this video ... 😅

[@CC0Z]

They will make sure galaxy S21 series look bad to the iPhone 12s

[@Covermetaco]

the verge sucks anyways lmao

[@mawulieric6075]

The verge gives you everything you need

[@dugtrioramen]

@@mawulieric6075 which is why nothing they offer is particularly good

[@andybaughman3719]

I agree with everything in this video. Price, cameras, esthetics and improvements in battery efficiently make this s21 a great deal!I really like everything about it but the software. Even though One UI is getting cleaner, it’s still too packed with things 95% will never use. Apple is headed in a good direction with their software. It’s becoming more versatile while staying quite simple.

[@polofunk]

Jamie can't argue with you on that out come, Apple better wake up if Samsung Samsung Exynos and AMD pull off their chip, it's going to be lights out for apple and the rest.

[@welvinzabala1741]

Imagine a phone that can be either an iPhone or an android with a flip of a switch! Would make Jaime’s job of reviewing a lot easier!

[@miindthegaap]

Took pre-order deal plus traded in S10, the price goes down quick. No brainer. I can't leave Android because of split screen.

[@verakuyful]

Can't understand why iphone start 64g storage space, it's liked 2010. Always love Samsung for their " more " attitudes. More rams more storages more cameras more innovations for less money.

[@thecliffold5879]

I agree. Same here!

[@grymrammsolkbyrt6203]

For iPhone I have 64gb storage 11 pro and I am still only using 50% of the storage. It has a good software support for offloading pics and programs you don’t use in order to keep storage in the green. The only downside is if you do a lot of 4K video and in that case you would want the pro max and better storage options.

[@amaljjith5355]

I agree with the ROM part ... But iOS don't need more RAM to operate unlike Android(because of the garbage collection, More RAM gets used in Android .. so they need more RAM to pull it off)

[@bhanuparihar330]

@@grymrammsolkbyrt6203 i mean iPhone's are known for their excellent 4k videos so yeah, everyone who buys one must use that but 64gb starting storage is just insulting in 2021 tbh.

[@leonfrancis3418]

It's to sell you Apple Services.

[@SubhamKarmakar24]

I'd buy the S21, more specifically, the S21+ anyday over the 12. I daily drive an S20+ and going back to 60hz permanently is just not happening, ever. 😂 If I didn't have the S20+ and was still daily driving my S9, I'd have surely bought an S21 device.

[@TheJustinboodram]

I've been wanting to switch to iPhone for the past three years but how could I when it has so much to catching up to do

[@Juzproo]

My Note 8 snapped after 3 years and out of curiosity I bought my first iPhone in my entire life and now I’m binge-watching a bunch of these S21 videos on my i11 knowing that I can’t return to Android any time soon 😂🥲

[@ella8047]

It really doesn't make any difference to be honest. It's just a preference on if you want a android or iphone eco system. If you like play store or app store. To be honest I owned the iphone 12 pro and the battery life was terrible. You are not missing anything just because it's a android and not a iphone.

[@myblacklab7]

Aside from shorter battery life, the iPhone 12 pro seems alright for video, photos, 5G connectivity, and call quality. And if you don't mind a bigger phone, the iPhone 12 pro max has good battery life. But other phones look slightly better to me, tbh, and I hate that Apple is in bed with China's Communist Party, and makes almost all their stuff in China. I also hate that Apple does scummy things like soldering RAM and storage onto motherboards so users can't upgrade, and there's a certain smugness to Apple that is irritating me more and more, the more I learn about Apple. I like IOS and security, or I wouldn't even think of getting an iPhone, and my current mood is to buy used so that I don't give any money to the Communist Party of Apple.

[@TheJustinboodram]

@@myblacklab7 Is the battery horrible or can it get you through the day easily?

[@myblacklab7]

@@TheJustinboodram I'm just an obsessive researcher, and don't own the phone, but from what I gather based on reading about a 100 articles and watching about 40 videos, the 12 pro max has excellent battery life, while the 12 pro is OK, but not as good as the 11 pro. If you are only picking between iPhones, the 12 pro max blows all the others away, if you don't mind it's huge size. I hate OLED screens, but if you are OK with them, I won't get into that.

[@Raythesharpener]

S21 feels good on hand s21+is a little big

[@marufio]

The s21 ultra is bigger very heavy phone

[@spartanshadow13]

9:10 The pricing makes no sense unless you are trading in a S20 but who is doing that? S21 is a downgrade from S20 except two categories, processor that you will not notice much and fingerprint scanner but still trading in a S20 just for a better fingerprint scanner is ridiculous. The only folks who could benefit are: S10e owners getting 550 S9 owners getting 350 but Still they will lose headphone jack and SD card support. Yes, I traded in a S9+ since I know I won't be getting 350 if I sell it on eBay given it has a lot of wear.

[@moditb3247]

7:47 isn't the galaxy one with light reflections here? Or was the image accidently swapped?

[@18Me10]

i was thinking the same

[@Pocketnow]

Look for the white spots in the iPhone photos

[@drksimi3]

I'm gonna keep my s9 till it dies🙂phones are expensive if you are on a budget.

[@grymrammsolkbyrt6203]

It’s a fair review and in keeping with Samsung and Apple release schedule. Samsung wins beginning of the year, then Apple at the end after their release.

[@damifash758]

There’s a 2 month gap between the iPhone 12 and s21 mate

[@ShadowLancer128]

I'm enjoying that in the last 2 generations Samsungs have been getting more durable and have been enjoying faster app opening times and game loading times than the same year iphones. So much for silicon, eh?? Hehe. But to be honest most of all I enjoy that the S21 ultra is more beautiful than the 12 pro max for the first time ever. Samsung took their camera array to a whole new level and I cant thank them enough for styling the phone with accessories like the S-Pen and the S View Flip Case WITH S-Pen integration into the case. Samsung stepped up to the plate and im hoping some people begin considering to switch over.

[@inabyss]

And to think that S21 in our region starts at $950+ 🤦

[@soorajj9207]

what about iphone 12

[@icentuche90]

@@soorajj9207 iphone 12 will be $1400 haha

[@diretoaospontos-victorbarb7377]

@@soorajj9207 iPhone 12 is 799

[@sentryion3106]

@@diretoaospontos-victorbarb7377 didn’t compare the price of the s21 but the s21 ultra is about 200 dollar less than 12 pro max in my country

[@inabyss]

iPhone is even more for the base variant. Unless, it's the older model.

[@DoctorStranger99]

The only frustration i have for Samsung S21, is that, SNAPDRAGON chip, is ONLY AVAILABLE AT US. NOT ON OTHER COUNTRY, especially here.

[@colinbooth531]

Watching from my S21 Ultra and feeling all superior like.

[@mr.yudiuup]

So sad they didn't bring the Phantom Violet on S22

[@kdsewell01]

Balanced and fair review. You're one of my faves Jaime!

[@densetsu4286]

Heres the issue i have with your video portion of the comparisons. You do not mention the audio from theose videos. Supersaf posted a video of his at least for the ultra vs pro max. And for some reason even he don't mention that the iphone's audio sucked massively bad (granted he never really calls whats doing what better in his opinion its a video made for the watcher to decide). It was very tiny and hollow. Samsung's was fantastic. The s21u sounded like supersaf had a dedicated mic hooked up to the phone. The quality of audio in your video is very important. Especially if you are out and about and want to capture video on the spot. Yeah you can have at times a slightly better video quality from apple but the audio quality that will accompany that video is trash. And that makes the video portion useless to me. I would never shoot video due to the accompanying audio is very tiny and hollow and just horribly low quality. Also in your front facing camera portion with iphone had a horrible blurring effect with every step meanwhile the s21 barely did it if at all. Either way its much more jarring on iphone. I mean i have it paused at 8:43 and the iphone is a blurry mess meanwhile the s21 is much clearer.

[@alwaysiyi272]

Also don't forget the Samsung has a 120hz display

[@vervetech9395]

7:51. Is the iPhone beautifying his skin? 😱

[@GTAandApplechannel]

Smart HDR

[@vervetech9395]

@@GTAandApplechannel Yeah, aka beautifying. Apparently the iPhone is smoothening his skin (which should be a Samsung thing as reviewers keep saying). It doesn't matter whatever they call it.

[@GTAandApplechannel]

@@vervetech9395 you can turn it off in The settings app

[@vervetech9395]

@@GTAandApplechannel I know

[@GTAandApplechannel]

@@vervetech9395 k

[@RennieAsh]

Why do people give points for wider angle during portraits, isn’t the whole point to give the more natural look from zooming in? Does zoom work in portrait selfie? If so I guess you have an option

[@welfiblablabla]

With the specs, why do you list wifi 6 and bluetooth 5 for the iPhone but not for the Galaxy?

[@ShadowLancer128]

Probably just honestly forgot :/

[@ciprian-nedelcu]

Just to be clear i clicked the video for Jaime Rivera not for content :)

[@Vedrajrm]

I wonder how many S9s and S10s are still getting updates

[@sammyconigs1]

My grandson has an unlocked S10e. He’s on January security patch. He’s been getting updates every month.

[@btvtrolling9444]

Watching this on my new s21 ultra im so happy

[@dominicu517]

how is it.. mines on the way

[@titansfury850]

I’ve had both and will be an Apple user for life after the issues I’ve had with Android products, Samsung included. And judging by the fact that iPhones out sale Samsung’s consistently in the US I’d say a lot of people feel the same way. But honestly, who cares? Use what works for you and what you like and stop comparing. It’s 2021 and by now most people are strongly on one side of the fence or the other. And it doesn’t matter who uses what.

[@lr8245]

I agree 100 percent. Who cares what phone someone else uses. It all work primarily the same. I Use Samsung and i love it but iphone is good too

[@pedrouribe9849]

Such an epic comparison. Great video!!

[@ChrisPollard]

There are no cut and dried winners or losers in this. If you're team iOS, the iPhone 12 is great. If you're team Android, the S21 is pretty much what "commoners" consider to BE Android. I have a personal Note 10+ in one pocket, and an iPhone 12 work phone in the other. The one thing that NO Android phone I've ever used can touch is the standby time on iPhone. I bring the thing home Friday night, barely touch it until work on Monday, and still have a solid 65% battery. The Note loses a good 20% overnight (6-7 hours) doing nothing. I've had few Android phones that were any better, without resorting to shutting down radios/going airplane mode/powering it off entirely. I've been team Android since day one, but Apple has come a long way. And in the years since I stopped flashing custom ROMs (because bricking a $1500 phone today when goofing around for funsies isn't fun for me and unlocked bootloaders are hard to find anymore) some of what always appealed to me about Android has faded. Although Apple STILL not letting you set non-Apple default apps for almost everything is insanity. It was actually THE factor that kept me from switching to iPhone when I got the Note 10+. Maybe next upgrade. Anyway, ramblings aside, they're both solid phones. Choose what you like and you really can't go wrong.

[@GALAXYGURUSA]

I agree absolutely, value,value,and that is what you should go for in these days

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

I owned 4 Android phones in the past and I gave Apple a chance in 2016 and will stick to Apple because of software. Androids could build phones with highend hardware specs and so on but at the end of the day, it’s all about software and that’s where Apple never fails because I remember having problems with Androids Software when it comes to slowing down after a month and lag.

[@sonofage]

i use a Note 9. Software is fine. Hasn't lag since I got it. How do you use software until it reaches that limit? or did you use Android phones prior to UFS storage system being an industry standard? Can't expect much from a low-mid range phones tbh. In that comparison, it's unfair to even compare.

[@carloscampos-kl2kl]

iPhone is like a Charger Hellcat, you're paying a lot of money for the engine but it's dated and been the same for like 4 years and the s21 is like an S class s63 amg, you get the complete package

[@WheeledHamster]

Complete package my ass, when a phone doesn't have a charging block, headphone jack or expandable storage, it's called an Apple wannabe piece of shit. Don't even compared this shit to a Mercedes.

[@carloscampos-kl2kl]

@@WheeledHamsterhow about the previous ones lol

[@WheeledHamster]

@@carloscampos-kl2kl Missing a headphone jack but is more complete than this model. So yes!

[@Steg_The_Man]

Are...are these cars?

[@Goutetsuuk]

@@Steg_The_Man lol

[@SEMIA123]

Imo that video comparison at 8:11-8:25ish is borderline embarrassing for Samsung. What's up with that lag as you're moving from the sky to the ground?

[@kelvinquanteh1708]

I'll be watching videos like this all day as if i can afford any of these smartphones lol. Great comparison though.

[@UnluckyDomino]

No expandable storage? It's basically an android iPhone. Deal breaker. Plastic build, only 1080p, and no charger and headphones included in the name of 'saving the environment' (which is complete bullshit) is also unfortunate. I wanted to upgrade from my S10 but I think I'll wait. Die hard samsheep can keep trying to justify it but you're just playing into their hands. They'll just keep cutting features. Vote with your wallet. Don't allow them to take things away with each newer product

[@ravirajoshi_official]

Galaxy S21 FTW! Video is also improved...

[@lazichimp]

I love your reviews. you see the good in both of the phones, and you don’t put down one side to make the other shine.

[@sherif.ghoneim]

Your reviews are amazing and not biased... Thank you

[@sherif.ghoneim]

Thank you for the heart !!!

[@mikecoshan3752]

As a long time iPhone user.. I have to agree with your conclusion, the s21 is clearly the winner here. I think not only has Apple dropped the ball with the cameras on the 12 range but they’ve also punctured it and thrown it in the bin.

[@ryanjbeattie]

I love iPhones, and I'll admit the screen, camera, among other features, are better than the iPhone. Theres just something about the iPhone that just.. feels better. The software, the battery life, the available accessories and how well they work together. It all just feels like a more complete, reliable package to me.

[@paineys3341]

I used to think that until I got a iPhone 12 mini 3 months ago, what a load of crap, overheats and screen dims so much you can't see it in sunlight. This happens on any warm sunny day (in the UK so not hot), even happened indoors when reading the news! Its up for sell now and will be replaced with a S21!

[@stelkr]

Since I've given you some criticism on previous vids, I gotta say it's the first video including the S21 that I feel you're being objective finally.

[@philbennett6032]

I just love how iPhone works, never about spec but experience. My iPhone 12 mini is the perfect iPhone for me. I love Apples design language, IOS always evolves and getting updates until I need a new phone is awesome. Apart from the mask issue how Face ID works is almost invisible, I’ll except a notch to keep Face ID.

[@hiramngatia3405]

I agree with you 100%. That my point. I don't need to change my phone after every three years because it not getting updated.

[@bustarock666]

Agreed. Everything on the iPhone feels very polished and mature... whereas samsung still dealing with rough edges in every corner of the device.. be it software hardware... nd also this review very conveniently forgot to mention the the lag of the shutter every time you click a photo and that a deal breaker for me... very bad review

[@domilesespartan3287]

@@bustarock666 Lag of the shutter? Are you talkung about s7 or what? People who used android 5years ago or more complaining about lags sounds funny to me. It's either you update yourself and stop making pointless arguements or keep your iPhone and shut up. 2021whether you like it or not Samsung is better. Just accept that.

[@kwes1]

@@domilesespartan3287 Thank you. The funny thing is my s7 edge don't lag at all. It's just a old phone now. They know Samsung better

[@Melvin-ej1vq]

@@bustarock666 did you buy a s5 or something? Or some cheap 100$ android?

[@wileymonair]

I just ordered my S21 and got a Supcase with it! I've been using the Unicorn beetle since my Note 5 and my brother still has it!

[@zZ-yw9hn]

I'm here to see the guy take his name .

[@RGARDL]

05:45 then that’s same cause iPhone updates r making battery and performance worst as well I felt this on my iPhone 7 and now on my x

[@MrRajinn]

Finally 😎 Taking risk to Hold the Truth,,, 2021 Resolution may be 🤔

[@lithin4630]

From being an apple fan boy to a wiser man who chose galaxy.. it took me 3 years. The only concern I had was security but with Samsung Knox , i know nobody can beat it.

[@45acpP90]

Samsung all the way. Great review. Thank you.👍

[@leeger1204]

If the the type of OS and ecosystem doesn’t concern you and you pretty much change your phone every 2-3 years get the Galaxy S21. If you plan to keep your phone for more than 3yrs and don’t care about the type of OS and ecosystem then get the iPhone 12.

[@MikeCasper]

I'm actually digging the plastic back on smartphones. less fingerprints, less greasy, feels lighter and it feels good in the hands.

[@danialhariz4139]

also doesn't shatter when dropped

[@MikeCasper]

@@danialhariz4139 yes agree

[@xxserenityxxolv9863]

How is the screen resolution?

[@tevinmathes9566]

Eww! You disgust me

[@sunnysdayful]

I agree. Well I am not a fanboy or anything. I have used Sony, Samsung, iPhone and LG in the past. Now I have s20plus after my LG G6 gave up. S20 series was definitely very expensive but I got s20+ for a very very good deal (paid ~65 % of the retail price) and it’s SD 5G 256 GB 12GB RAM. I am very happy with the phone. Considering the camera, when it gets right, it takes amazing pictures and videos. I think s21 is a better buy then s20. S20 series was a complete failure specially s20 ultra considering the price tag. S21 seems to have solved all the s20 series problems. The 120 hertz screen feels better once you start using it. Better design and colors. And given the fact that you get lot of value for money when you preorder. Although Samsung promises 3 years of update, i think you can use the phone upto 5 years. And as we know after couple of years, all the phones start to get slower. I don't know why. It could be either of latest updates and old hardware or company tricks. Unless you hate Samsung or Android, I think s21 is a better value phone to buy considering we don't have much of the competition in Android department as LG seems to leave the phone market along with Huawei and xiaomi banned by US.

[@vaGin0]

This channel has basically become a Samsung marketing tool. As a former Samsung Sales rep I see all the talking points I used to have to enforce on my visits to carrier and retail stores. RIP PocketNow

[@Pocketnow]

Lol.. If only. Man we'd be making soooo much money. Sadly, if you truly were Samsung sales you'd know about FTC Disclosure laws, and how we can't do that. Oh well.. So much for your insight.. 🤷🏻

[@sdelliott31]

Im here because I bought the iphone 12 last November on ATT's free 12 with upgrade program. Overall happy with it. Camera and speakers are solid. Bought otterbox defender case. Dropped it off my table and landed on its back and shattered the glass. Other than some funky laser videos, it is almost impossible to replace the back as most things are mounted to the back of the iPhone. Apple is saying about $600 repair for back glass Reason why its so difficult even for Apple - per Apple - the MagSafe adhesive to the class. Per Apple: The GG is a higher density, but the MagSafe causes the back glass to handle more weight and is less pliable, thus actually breaks easier. At the same time the redesign with the MagSafe makes it extremely difficult to replace the back glass. Their program actually replaces most of the phone. So I get to walk around with a cracked phone for another year. Never cracked a phone before. Yep, its on me. But its aggravating, so contemplating heading back to Android. Good video!!!

[@anthonyt425]

Tech reviewers in 2013: Plastic backs, we hate them! Tech reviewers in 2021: Plastic fantastic, this is great!

[@harshalashar786]

I'm in love with mouse pad/mat!! Can you share links from where I can buy it?

[@corey7219]

I have the s20 fe. Better then both of these phones for features alone. And costs 400 cheaper than the s21

[@hardikkumar4964]

then you have the snapdragon version 😞

[@Young_Dab]

I also have a S20 FE and it's not better than the S21. Plus it dosent cost 400 cheaper than the S21, it's a $100 cheaper.

[@solofade7524]

U do realize s21 cost $800 not 1000

[@thatoneguy335]

@@solofade7524 lol who even told him that. cuz the fe is worse in every way

[@solofade7524]

@@thatoneguy335 haha! This guy tripping! Plus with the sweet ass deals sammy websites gives you can snag the s21 for super cheap got mine for $316 plus some pro buds!

[@SeroxMorales]

I will never understand who thought a glass back on a phone was a good idea?! It should be plastic or metal. I prefer plastic over glass. Plus it's going to be on a case anyway, so it doesn't matter much, although glass can still break easier even on a case. But Samsung made the plastic look so premium! So glad they didn't go with glass.

[@sonofage]

Apple has always had the mentality, Aesthetics over practicality in Tech. They also sell it as a luxury item, therefore, glass back, nicer to look at, even though i assume 90% of people buying phones, ALWAYS get back covers.

[@pcarlson214]

@@sonofage Glass backs are both heavier and more fragile. Never understood the all the hoopla about glass being more "premium". To me, premium is what works better, but at any rate, I always put a case on my phone anyway, so 5 minutes after it's out of the box they all "feel" the same.

[@akmalrcchannel1729]

for the longevity i still go with iphone👌

[@albertosantos7313]

I actually love both these phones and whoever buys them will have brilliant devices.

[@thegodra]

yessss!!!..Mines is on the way S21 RULES!!!!!

[@joshuabilkey5251]

it really depends, samsung is cheaper to buy now but if you want to sell it not so much. It is only March and already you can get s21s at good discounts. Samsung, wait 6 months (if you don't want their earbuds or other things for preorder). Apple stays at the same price but as soon as the new ones hit the market you can get ok prices second-hand. For me, I think a brand new retail Samsung s21 that has been discounted because it has been on the market 6 months is the way to go

[@MegaAMPENERGY88]

I bought the ultra in the navy. Switching from an iPhone 12

[@khazanamithai2878]

U legit tho?or just making it up?🤔🤔🤔

[@ILikeDogz]

@@khazanamithai2878 my guess making it up otherwise they just have too much money to throw around. I don’t know many who would upgrade from a $800 2 month old phone to a $1200 phone.

[@khazanamithai2878]

@@ILikeDogz 😅ok jk...

[@thecliffold5879]

@@ILikeDogz the trade in offers from Samsung makes it tempting. Samsung are giving full prices on Note 10 and iPhone 11 Pro for trade in on the Fold 2.

[@rghl5617]

I did too! Navy looks beautiful. Which case are you buying?

[@xavierrobinson200]

Iphones still start at 64gb of storage??? Omg. That's robbery. I would never

[@kevwiz369]

What many of the phone reviews don't say is, how shitty these phones become in a couple of years and no one will be talking about them by then. Do you ever the mention how the people who makes these phones stop updating their security features and software updates? Nope. Many who watch don't have the cash to buy a phone every 1 year.

[@Okuti8779]

Good point Kevin.

[@mayurgianchandani1184]

Are iPhones like this too? I’ve seen my friends have their iPhones last them about 3 to 4 years atleast

[@blackice51374]

@@mayurgianchandani1184 apple tend to slow down older iPhones so the users can buy a newer one

[@sondrejohansen48]

@@blackice51374 omg you lot of idiots still exist -_- like literally how many times people have come and explained in comments and even youtubers did They didn’t throttle the phones to make you buy new phones!!! They did it to conserve battery utilization so it would degrade slower and keep up similar level of battery capacity even after few years and this only happened with older iPhones like 6, 6S and 7 this was a good thing they did if you had any brains but you don’t

[@sondrejohansen48]

I am not sure what you are on about??? iPhones get updates up to 4-5 years, Android phones generally range from 1-2 years but few companies are gearing to provide up to 3 years like Google