Smartphone Awards 2021!

[@mkbhd]

Let's talk about the awards! discord.gg/MKBHD

[@kingjongun4276]

Love From North Korea🇰🇵

[@tomboy1692]

Can I get a smartphone award for my smart phone?

[@bruv9162]

Love your content Marques! 😌 The king of tech reviews 👑

[@ChikhiMohammed]

Shit's legit♥️

[@andreiradu1945]

@@kingjongun4276 which important person are you gonna kill next?

[@mauricio_moura8]

Category tip for next year: BEST PHONE THAT STILL HOLDING UP. The phone from the previous year that still a excellent deal in terms of features, performance and price. Great video as always

[@balanibakits6488]

S10+ no doubt. My wife's old S10+ is better than my new A52 5G

[@mauricio_moura8]

@@balanibakits6488 s10 is a good shout. From my personal experience over here in brazil that is a less economic powerfull country i would say the S20FE still a hell of a purchase.

[@baoquoc3710]

@@balanibakits6488 the A52s 5G is a different story imo, snapdragon 778G is hella powerful for its price package

[@nathanmcclain1331]

Actually a great idea!

[@austinchasteeny]

Note 20 ultra still stronk here

[@OfficialLongPham]

Sad to see how hard OnePlus has fallen but love to see Google Pixel having a comeback year!

[@xerogue]

how have they fallen? got a oneplus 9 pro, good phone

[@sanyamchhabra5671]

Oneplus used to rule the awards everywhere but now oppo and vivo are doing better than Oneplus

[@pratyushsrivastava5428]

@@sanyamchhabra5671 yes I was a OnePlus fanboy but now it is ded either you die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain

[@melkan1999]

@@pratyushsrivastava5428 They kinda tried to make some sort of ecosystem, but it's too early for them.

[@gevinduxrs2]

@@xerogue hasslebled* shit lol

[@yoshiiyanishimura1244]

OnePlus went from winning MVP twice in a row to not even being uttered in passing all throughout a 25 minute video. Would love to have conversation on where OnePlus is right now vs where we would want them to be.

[@Akagra007]

I was expecting it to be the bust of the year. Coz of all that idiotic Hasselblad collaboration 😂😂

[@realfakearchitect]

I feel like getting into the “Pro” category with an insane price point and not being able to live up to the competition really took a toll on one plus.

[@riccardobrandolini2545]

One plus was good when they made flagship phones at a reasonable price, preferring the newer ones over phones like S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro (even the op9 pro is slightly cheaper) is just stupid

[@attitudekilleroriginal]

One plus markets it's so good, which it really is not. Time tells everything.

[@dnawalahmed2979]

@@attitudekilleroriginal what do you mean?

[@Chris24_]

Samsung gonna have that “MKBHD Phone Of Year” badge on all their marketing 😂

[@sergeadamu]

hahahah

[@lightningcrystalroblox9376]

Lol

[@mohammadtoolbar]

they did not

[@maxinef6654]

Lol

[@Kibbuster]

@@mohammadtoolbar r/woooosh

[@SimplyPops]

The Grammys of smartphones!

[@kingjongun4276]

Love Your Content 🙌

[@EverythingButSorted]

Yup!

[@AwesomeAliTV]

And mrwhosetheboss runs the Oscars of phones

[@27TheJose]

Don’t disrespect MKBHD like that

[@keanuhowe5017]

This is above the Grammy

[@mustafaa.5788]

Sad to see companies like HTC, blackberry, and now LG no longer in the mobile space.

[@JackMihoff6969]

HTC is Pixel

[@mikerzisu9508]

Samsung dominated them

[@corataylor2205]

@@mikerzisu9508 they dominated LG, yeah. HTC got bullied out of the market via litigation, and apple destroyed blackberry years before samsung made their first Galaxy S.

[@Nightmare-bj9sw]

Don't forget the first ever company Motorola

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@Nightmare-bj9sw Motorola used to be the go to for android phones. My first ever smart phone was a droid X

[@saatvikpuranik]

From winning the smartphone of the year a few years back to not even getting a mention, Oneplus has had a steep fall...expectedly so!

[@ST-oh6zw]

When a Brand Stops paying the money to these KZbinrs, they tend to forget that brand 😃

[@chaitanyadivate4551]

@@ST-oh6zw maybe stop making trash phones

[@Daniel-tx2vt]

@@ST-oh6zw or maybe people don’t like what the brand is offering.

[@chinmayasinghrawat4622]

It's not really about paying reviewers though@@ST-oh6zw as OnePlus genuinely messed itself up

[@itsPoliswirl]

@@ST-oh6zw nah OnePlus used to do good stuff. They were flagships at budget price with pretty much nothing to lose, maybe cameras were slightly better on your Samsung and apple but they were like not by much for a $300 difference. They made those phones look over priced they had some features to defrenciate themselves too. Now they are flagships with the price but worse. So it's like why talk about em. They are the overpriced ones now

[@KingQwerty]

S21 Ultra is my favorite phone of all time, my first ever phone purchase and I couldn't be happier over a year later.

[@cellokid5104]

Still holding up. I kinda wish I hadn't gotten the one with the smallest storage

[@devzaks8912]

I'm buying a used one now. Do you think it's worth it? Which processor is in yours? Snapdragon or exynos?

[@akarshpanwar2432]

Can't imagine that the word OnePlus wasn't said even once in the entire video this year, despite being an MVP in the past... They really could have been an honorable mention in the "Bust of The Year" Category.

[@anikethaanshul6658]

agreed the amount of marketing and hype oneplus generated over that phone

[@ugiboogy1111]

after owning oneplus phones since 2014 I just switched this week to another phone company... sad

[@sn7123]

Correct

[@thinukawijerathne]

One plus is a Chinese crap

[@jerm_]

my op7pro was amazing but after that they fell off

[@bigclivedotcom]

Every year I'm blown away by the increase in phone functionality and performance. This was a very good insight into the technological progress.

[@GoLions67]

Blown away how they all do the same thing?? Cool. Simpleton you are

[@NadimSadeeq]

@@GoLions67 blown away about how just a couple of years ago a lot of these functions would have been unthinkable

[@licht4808]

@@NadimSadeeq yep, couple of years ago it was unthinkable that they'd remove the headphone jack but here we are

[@CATgadgetsandDIY]

5 years ago til today, yes. last year to this year, no

[@leflate]

Really? Smartphones haven’t really changed in a long time.

[@JLJupiterTV]

Smartphone Awards needs to be broadcasted on major networks every year. Put some respeck on it.

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@Jonoahhoopiest]

put some respect on the word respect!

[@Nalzalamki]

Imagine not being able to spell the word ‘respect’ properly. The letter K and T isn’t even close to each other on a QWERTY keyboard.

[@IvanTube0]

@@Nalzalamki you must be fun at parties

[@PhillyReese215]

Marques needs a game changer award

[@whatthefarrukh]

As z flip owner I wouldn’t say it offers much utility but it sure as hell is fun and that honestly makes up for every argument against this phone.

[@adriangarcia6090]

I wouldn't say that it doesn't offer utility. It offers the same one for a phone with that range. And...it folds which is so much fun. Seriously , I feel like a kid with it.

[@whatthefarrukh]

@@adriangarcia6090 well right :p

[@Cooe.]

While it might be a fun gimmick for a lot of guys, if you are a woman with women's clothing flip style foldables absolutely have massive & MASSIVE amounts of utility! 🤷 A device that lets you go from having to carry around a purse to keep your phone in, to being able to comfortably fit it in all of your pockets is an absolute GAME CHANGER for the right kind of customer!!! It's literally the difference between "I can comfortably fit my phone in my jean's pocket." and "My phone won't fit in my pocket at all, let ALONE comfortably!". (I'm not personally a woman, just know PLENTY of them w/ Flip's & RAZR's whom would NEVER, EVER go back to a normal, non-folding phone at this point.)

[@whatthefarrukh]

@@Cooe. 100% makes sense. As a guy that may not be the biggest concern for me but for sure I can see it solving a problem for women. appreciate your added context

[@Chris-rv1vj]

Editing is insane as always. This is a yearly event for me!

[@HuffGLaDTem]

ME TOO i have been waiting for this for a good whike

[@jamesfarrell3941]

@Instagram User nice in ur description u say u hate self promoters so u hate ur self

[@bencarter8324]

This video series will be a gem in 10, 20, or 50 years.

[@alexandthephoenix9154]

Agree

[@JohnathanRHill]

In 50 years I'll be trading trade my half rusted USB Sticks with the whole MKBHD 4K KZbin rips for food tokens at the government shelter.

[@Cape_Breton]

No clue what you’re talking about- it’s a gem right now!

[@calebg.9662]

No, it's a gem right now... in the future no one will care

[@BradMeyerlive]

That NFT though

[@saksham44]

I love the fact that OnePlus didn't get any award considering it won "Phone of the Year" for 2 straight consecutive year, speaks volumes about the decline of the company.

[@neotim5]

Im still rocking my 7 Pro because everything else releases with a Punchhole or Notch... A crack takes away less than any notch or punchhole, yet we replace our screens as soon as possible

[@danielbarocsi]

I have the 7 pro, and that's the last OnePlus phone I will ever buy because of the crazy price. Would honestly rather go for an already established company that I can rely on than one that kind of "betrays" it customers

[@ninimelon9036]

That’s so true

[@plamenstefanov5462]

Well, I got my 8T 2 weeks ago for 350 euro. Amazing phone. Really don't care what they are talking about.

[@atulya4611]

True😂

[@xKayNee]

Feels very nice to see Samsung win the MVP award. They've been doing a lot for the industry. And you're right, it probably has the most sleek design I've ever seen in a smartphone, especially with that matte black colour 🔥

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Koreans know what looks sleek

[@rodrigojrivas]

OnePlus was always present in the last couple of awards even having OP7Pro winning phone of the year for 2019. Sadly, they didn't even get a mention this time which shows the direction that they have gone lately.

[@Samsonfs]

Been dead since the 7t pro, 8pro was good enough but afterwards it's just nothing new or interesting

[@philthy941]

I'm crying as I type this comment on my OP8. I had such high hopes for OnePlus

[@fawadchaudhry6654]

The OnePlus is really solid, up there in every category, just not quite at the very top If there was an award for interface I'd give it to oxygen OS. Charging speed as well And if there was a performance award it could win or at worst be an honorable mention. The S21 Ultra, iPhone 13 Pro, and Pixel 6 were definitely the phones of the year though.

[@sarthakjain1824]

I have the OnePlus 7 right now and if the company still made good phones, i would never have bought another company's product. This phone is great

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Yeh, I am a One+ driver now and I hate it often times. Makes sense it doesn't get any awards, it was a company that used to punch up, now it punches down. I don't think I'll ever buy another.

[@ishaanjoshi9320]

It's been a treat to watch MKBHD's production quality go up over the years

[@kingjongun4276]

Sooja bhai

[@EverythingButSorted]

Yeah, the editing is just amazing! And the crispiness. 👍

[@petervdh24]

The production of these award videos is so plain. Still the same old boring setup behind the table. Not much B-roll. Almost no sound. No presentation or excitement. Is it going to be the exact same video next year, just different results?

[@Murk.mp4]

@@petervdh24 If you think b-rolls are just flashy footage then you must not know what b-roll is lol

[@petervdh24]

@@Murk.mp4 when did I say B-roll is flashy footage? I just wish this video had more footage about the phones that won.

[@868techtv]

I gotta agree with the final results. Samsung really stepped their game up and the fact that the S21 Ultra came out so early and is still one of the best is testament

[@EojinsReviews]

Agreed! Also it's hilarious when some people say "Well this phone is better than the S21 Ultra" - It's literally an 11-month old phone, the fact that they're comparing a recent phone (usually the iPhone 13 series which came out 8 months after the S21 Ultra) to it means that the S21 Ultra is just that good even now.

[@moonearths2858]

@@EojinsReviews yep it'd actually be fair to compare the S22 series with the Pixel6 and iPhone13. Because they're more closer to each other. Then we'll see how big is the difference.

[@addanashraf]

@@EojinsReviews the iphone 13 actually competes with the S22

[@erikmcgregor]

So where do we find this phone for 600 bucks?

[@yozu2435]

You mad spoling bro 😂

[@southpaw117]

I'm glad the Z Flip 3 got a couple mentions! It's my first phone that isn't a budget phone (and my third smartphone ever) so while I don't have much to compare it to, I'm absolutely in love with it. I got it mainly for the flipping gimmick, but the great looks, small-yet-large form factor, and some nice specs make it a joy to use. I don't think I'll ever buy another phone that doesn't fold anymore.

[@sarshar9614]

I would definitely like to see “old phones that are still worth it” and based on that your educated guesses on which current phones people should buy if they only replace them every 4-10 years.

[@mothanabawaneh6455]

10 years!!!!!

[@ShaniqueHyde]

10 years!?!

[@sarshar9614]

Yep some people still use iPhone 4. Not many though.

[@imranjilani2250]

I'd say 3-5 years is a more accurate number

[@Burn377]

In today's world 4 years is a stretch. You're lucky if any providers outside of apple and Google are still releasing security patches for phones any older. I've just bought a pixel 6 Pro coming from a galaxy s8 and I've been running custom ROMs to keep it going and it's pretty well dead in the water now even though the hardware is still more than capable.

[@NehemYah810]

I can agree with that. The S21 Ultra really is almost a year old and still feels like the overall blueprint for an android flagship so that's impressive considering I literally forget about the s20 line and picture the S10 when trying to remember last year.

[@jordanissport]

S10 takes better photos than the 20. Fact

[@lucioledizerot196]

I bought an S10 at half price because the box was open but the phone was never used. Honestly the best smartphone purchase you could make for that price. Only underwhelming thing is the camera

[@jordanissport]

@@lucioledizerot196 disagree!!! The S10 took some of the most gorgeous photos of my dog!!

[@lucioledizerot196]

@@jordanissport that's great for you! I'm a photographer and have been quite disappointed by the phone's camera. I'm not saying it's bad, just underwhelming for a flagship. I love the phone though

[@memeclips2122]

@@jordanissport I mean it's alright but one thing I could say for sure is that it's trash in low light situations, like the amount of noise it makes in dim places is annoying even the previous galaxy note 9 I have a way better low light camera and take pictures with less noise, front and back camera

[@francismiller7046]

Samsung absolutely nailed it with the s21 ultra. It is a jack of all trades, and been my favorite phone. Love it very much. If Samsung can improve on the s21 ultra with the s22 ultra, that would be insanely great.

[@floki1664]

nobody cares about it and its already worth 75% less than retail. Iphone runs your life buddy

[@jordanissport]

@@floki1664 seems like Samsung is renting space in your head

[@rose2dimples]

I just need it to have a stylus !

[@TheTransitmtl]

I really wanted to love it but Samsung being Samsung made it just not fun to use. I got the s21 ultra 512gb on pre-sale and it cost me 2k on a 24 month contract. I got the buds pro in the bundle and returned them after 2 days. Got the Galaxy watch active 2 and returned it. I want a consistent and complete ecosystem and was about to go to Apple but then Google had the 6 and I got the 6 pro and it's by far the best, most fun phone to use since my first iPhone 3G.

[@ha-gq3ry]

@@floki1664 Even better. The people who buy second hand phones are winning, getting top specs at lower price.

[@user-yj6hp6tl2v]

Your intros are always so smooth

[@riteshguleria8102]

It will be great to have "The Best Software Experience" award next year.

[@hermanstokbrood]

So what does that bring us?

[@kavinsp]

This year's winner would be pixel and Samsung subjectively.

[@UsernameNULL755]

Easily the pixel 6

[@BorisG13]

That would be iPhone automatically 😂

[@damainghost9694]

Most likely the pixel. Or maybe Samsung

[@adamx9065]

What a great year for phones! The S21 ultra at the top of its game, the fold and flip making big improvements, Pixel 6 turned out great especially for the price, and the whole iPhone 13 lineup was super solid.

[@Patricswift]

It has been a great year! No matter what your preference is, all these phones have made solid improvements.

[@emilemcgee6031]

Best brand Samsung

[@Containners]

Such a shame it uses Exynos in europe 😔

[@User-cb4jm]

@Can Polat Not as good as Qualcomm which in turn is not as good as Apple

[@User-cb4jm]

@@emilemcgee6031 When will they finally get day 1 updates? It still feels like great hardware let down by subpar software.

[@Target135]

I can honestly say I think all of the awards this year were pretty fair. As an Android fan, I do have to give it up to the iPhone 13 Pro/Max this year with their battery and cam improvements. But I bought the S21 Ultra almost exclusively from the raving reviews from the entire tech world and I have zero regrets. I love basically everything about my phone and if the Pixel 6 Pro could just improve battery life a little bit, I will consider the Pixel 7 Pro (if it exists in a similar high-end space next year) for my next phone! Great awards this year MKBHD!

[@TheAlphapuck5280]

I have no problem with my Pixel 6 pro battery. Its 15% larger than the iPhone and I turn off the advanced refresh rates. I use it often and I charge every 2 days. Never been below 25% even. At over 5000mAh size, I don't understand how it doesn't get more recognition

[@Target135]

@@TheAlphapuck5280 @Alpha Puck well it's good to hear from someone daily driving it that it's serving their purposes. I watched all the reviews when it came out and reviewers unanimously bashed the battery life. I had a pixel 2 that I loved, but battery life wasn't amazing on it compared to my past phones. MKBHD said in his own review that iPhone 13 Pro got like 8 hours of screen on time and the pixel 6 pro with a bigger battery got 3.5-4.5 hours of screen on time. It's not unusable by any means, but phone battery is a huge consideration, and I'd hate to disable high refresh on the screen to make to the end of the day. My S21 Ultra always makes it to the end of the day even on 12 hour shift days with high refresh on.

[@webx135]

I'm planning to root mine and get a charge limiting app. My S10's battery has gotten pretty abysmal after a while. I looked at CPU-Z's voltage readings and both show an excess of 4.4v fully charged. That's way overcharged for a lithium cell in my book, so taking a small hit to capacity could have huge gains in longevity. But then again, I use my phones for 2+ years.

[@TheAlphapuck5280]

@@Target135 I get 4 hours of screen time just after 6PM when I am on the couch. At that point my phone is down to 75%

[@vandalpaulius]

@@TheAlphapuck5280 I would say bigger issue is quite poor signal, but other than that I think it's pretty good. Maybe battery could last longer, but I can't complain as I have literally EVERY smart feature enabled on that phone and still charge it every second day

[@Nox.INkRecords]

Always glad to be here for the Awards.

[@8DTUNES]

Team Galaxy S21 Ultra 🔥

[@iambenji_1]

🔥🔥🔥

[@pave_waywiz8869]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@luisedumaia]

yes

[@remithechampionaasbo]

🔥🔥🔥

[@alamm.5495]

the s21's design is super ugly

[@apollo4657]

I’m in a unique position where I have to use an S 21 Ultra for work all day and my personal phone is a 1 TB iPhone 13 pro max and I’m here to tell you you can’t go wrong with either one. The S 21 is incredible and the 13 pro max with it’s integrated software and cameras and incredible battery life is virtually unbeatable. It really does come down to subjectivity. The S 21 Ultra absolutely deserves the MVP award. 🏆

[@hoofhearted4]

same. Samsung personal, iPhone work. i dont personally like iPhones or Apple, but one thing I give them credit for is Battery. If i dont use my iPhone, it will legit last a week+ before it needs a charge, my Samsung might last a couple days at best.

[@scarry776]

You lucky man having both 😂

[@pvhari2000]

@Jefi K Jose most valuable player

[@grey5135]

I'm in a Unique position to where I just bought the S21 Ultra a few days ago but I have 2 weeks to decide if I want to keep it or swap it out for the iPhone 13 Promax....... I've honestly never have felt so confused about wich to go with.... at this point I think I'll just have to flip a coin. Because it's like choosing between two girls who are 10/10 and just have to pick the one with perfect boobs or the one with a perfect butt...... you are a lucky man to have both and not have to choose.

[@apollo4657]

@@grey5135 if I could give you one piece of advice I would go with the one that you like the operating system for the best. Personally that’s what edges out the S 21 ultra for me. The iOS for iPhone combined with the incredible 13 promax wins out for me.

[@AyushSharma-zi5gu]

The fact how everyone was eagerly waiting for this video shows how good Marques is with what he does. Great video! Loved pixel 6 shoutouts and award as a pixel 6 owner :))

[@soberanisfam1323]

I'm sure he has a lot of help

[@leybra]

Me too!

[@basheermateen8775]

As a pixel 6 pro owner the only thing I'm disappointed in is the battery life

[@AyushSharma-zi5gu]

@@soberanisfam1323 yep but the quality of the videos is the best out there from my pov

[@meet_okay]

Ayush I assume you are from India. Me too. How did you get the pixel 6 ?

[@gamerboycallum9962]

Haha I've had two phones of the year now! Love your vids😁

[@krish4292]

OnePlus should have been an honourable mention in "bust of the year" award, they released so much crap this year The OnePlus 9R was unnecessary, they could have just put the 870 in the 9 and kept it's pricing close to the 9R. Then the Nord 2 would have made more sense at its price point, and they could have put in a 120hz display with a smaller bezel, while the rest of the package remains same, and pricing it a bit higher. The Nord CE was completely unnecessary and it wasn't unique at all, not to mention it didn't even get the alert slider, a standard in OnePlus phones till now. I don't think they could have sold many units too. Sad to see OnePlus dip so much, they used to be mentioned almost every year as an MVP, but this year not a single mention was made, and i kind of agree with that sentiment. Edit: their updates also went downhill for all phones this year

[@mays7n]

Bruh, unnecessary doesn't mean bust. The 9R was incredibly popular in India. The Nord CE was not necessary for a lot of people but it still wasn't a bad phone, especially the battery life.

[@K.R.X]

@@mays7n What about the N10, N100, 9RT?

[@chandansoren8002]

They sold a lot of Ce,nord and 9r

[@klausheinz5066]

@@K.R.X They all are good phones for the price especially 9RT. Their price is only 50-100 USD higher than equivalent Xiaomi phones. At least they gave an option for people who don't like MIUI for whatever reasons.

[@panathatube]

Oxygen OS is dead too. And some of OnePlus phones support only one year of OS update.

[@shanevenhorst4304]

Got the S21 Ultra this year and have been more impressed with it than almost any other phone I've ever purchased. The only phone in memory I could recall being as game changing is the Galaxy Note 2. Spot on with your recommendations. iPhone is looking g more and more appealing.

[@luc_verse]

Ikr.. iPhone has improved a lot once they switch to 30+ watt charging it's gonna change our perspective a lot as everything is as good or even better than other android smartphones.

[@MsPango123]

And it's already a year old lol. So excited for next yr's smartphones esp samsung's

[@nino_kO1]

Yes but iPhone is so uncomfortable to hold on hand.. i mean this new 13 pro max was giving me a feeling like its cutting my hand.. its a good phone though

[@MsPango123]

@@nino_kO1 Yeah. Athough its a great phone but idk why they made that design which hurts my hand for only using it less than an hour

[@Tiggy227]

I agree. It has lasted really well and has really great support. I give it an extra plus with the fold case that it has with the s pen, which has been a really good experience so far.

[@yaseoul8475]

S21 a year old but still competes with high end flagships that came out later. Definitely deserves it.

[@nobirojan00]

🗑 charging speed, 🗑 battery life, 🗑 design (table wobble), 🗑 A.I assistant.

[@nothanksfools]

@@nobirojan00 cry?

[@vyomkushwaha3786]

@@nobirojan00 Lol ur hi the only trash thing it has is the AI, but you can just install the google assistant app instead. The charging speed, battery life, and design is better than almost every phone including the iphone 13.

[@landon1136]

@@nobirojan00 the charging speed is fine, battery life is good, what phone doesn’t have table wobble? Also just use google assistant instead of Bixby lol

[@nobirojan00]

@@nothanksfools sharing opinions isn't crying. Sorry you don't know the difference.

[@brian_123]

We are waiting for smartphone awards 2022

[@ishangoswami9462]

*There are only three things I wait for at the end of every year: Christmas, New Year Eve, and Smartphone Awards*

[@kingjongun4276]

Bhai sooja yaar

[@sarthakjain1824]

@@kingjongun4276 subah ho rahi hai

[@kingjongun4276]

@@sarthakjain1824 Mera abhi soone ka time. Hua h

[@maurelyao5576]

And spotify unwrapped

[@reisuton]

@Instagram User bruh

[@Wastelander21]

This proves that Apple and Samsung are the reigning kings of best Smartphone Experience. Kudos to Google for coming out with great phones this year as well! And Marques - no mention of OnePlus at all this time is a first!

[@krispyhd9484]

RIP OnePlus 😔 and LG 😔

[@Certago]

I have a oneplus and I'm underwhelmed if not even disappointed. Not going to buy one of those again, for sure.

[@jaydeep-p]

OnePlus got expensive, end of story.

[@DarkGenesisSo2]

OnePlus has settled. Which is honestly very sad.

[@neolordie]

@@Certago it got pretty bad the last few years unfortunately

[@a_draw5814]

The s21 ultra has really been the one phone to compare to all year, and that deserves respect ✊

[@feratube]

No i cant agree

[@sarthakjain1824]

It set a benchmark right at the start of the year

[@danilocasun29]

No sd card support? Dude

[@jodok7386]

@@danilocasun29 sd cart support is something nobody was using anymore, get over it

[@KeepItInRibsDontTakeIt2Heart]

@@jodok7386 Do you even need a Sd card when you have a lot of storage?

[@MrFarkasOfficial]

just coming here to quickly hear which phone i'm gonna buy. thanks, Marques!

[@Evie0133]

I think the Pixel 6 should've been the winner for "The Most Improved Award". The improvements between the Pixel 5 and 6 were way larger than ones between S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra ever were. At the very least, it deserved an honorable mention.

[@doriansorzano]

I'd agree with honorable mention. My friend bought the s20 ultra 4 months before they announced the 21 ultra. Literally everything he complained about using the phone was fixed in the s21 ultra. I got the s20 plus because i heard the plus was the best buy. The pixel 6 is light-years away from the 5 in terms of what it can do. But there was nothing truly wrong with the 5.

[@wisdomyaw03]

I'm sure what he means by "most improved" has to do with the iterative upgrades and overall refinement of what was released last year, instead of overhaul design and spec change( which the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro did well this year)

[@wingsuitzero]

@@wisdomyaw03 why would an overhaul in design mean it shouldn’t be considered for the “most improved”? S20 Ultra to the S21 Ultra was just camera tweaks to fix the cameras. While the Pixel 6 is a complete rebound for the series. I don’t think a spec change with their own processor and a design change with the cameras should exclude it. That honestly should be expected for improving a phone that needed so many improvements. One could say the S20 didn’t need that much improvements. Just needed the camera imperfections to be fixed

[@CrimsonLord777]

I think the award is primarily about improving on the flaws from the previous phone...

[@julsride3596]

Agree

[@dongaking]

Congratulations again to Samsung for bagging the best phone award again and again. To think that the S21 came out so early in the year and still win among the several others that came afterwards tells this is indeed a masterpiece. Based on my own opinion, I found myself mentioning the winners and honorable mentions before you mentioned them, that tells how genuine this feels for me (and for several others watching), well done MKBHD!

[@bdfwhhsb]

I honestly think the iPhone should have gotten it this year with the unbeatable camera and battery

[@marcomassimo20]

@KNAX_NO4H Yeah, but the iphone costs twice as much for a slightly better camera and battery perfomance. So the S21 Ultra it's easier to recommend

[@dongaking]

@@bdfwhhsb Honestly it still is a strong contender for the reasons you've mentioned. I think it bores down to the android-iOS debacle and this shows that despite Apple having such great devices and a tight ecosystem the versatility of android offers a more satisfying experience on a single device.

[@dongaking]

@KNAX_NO4H Funny fact about the tech world I've learnt is that the best technically isn't always the preferred in reality. Can anyone provide details of which has sold more units between the SG S21U and the 13PM? Those numbers might just tell a different story.

[@dongaking]

@KNAX_NO4H You obviously support that the 13PM deserves this award, so I guess the bottom line is that the subjectivity to choosing the 'best' smartphone is beyond just the technical functionality alone. The sales stats supports my speculations too in that the higher sales might depict the better of the 2 devices but we're in agreement that this has nothing to do with sales of the products.

[@SuperMustache555]

Honestly starting to love the new Google Pixel look. It really stands out on that table, and not in a way that's different just for the sake of it. It looks good

[@gabrielmateog2978]

I'm glad people love the new pixel, I'm a die hard pixel fan but the pixel 6's jutted out camera turned me off to upgrading. The front super durable but I always break the back glass 😭

[@joetalley192]

My 6 pro hasn't been the revolution I hoped it would be. Camera isn't that great, finger print sensor is so slow that it's often just as fast to use your pin, this phone also feels like it's coated in Teflon, and battery life isn't bad but charging is miserably slow. The hefty price tag didn't help it either.

[@Digger-Nick]

@@gabrielmateog2978 Phone cameras have stagnated for like 5 years now. You people are deranged

[@lifeisshørt_420]

Agreed I’m a iPhone user but holy shit the pixel 6/6 pro look REALLY great. It’s unique and sometimes you just gotta appreciate it

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

So great to see the Samsung love in this video. PS: Finally ordered one of those MKBHD cases for the s21 ultra. Can't wait to get it!

[@MrAndroidFHD]

Proud owner of Galaxy S21 Ultra 🔥🔥

[@siddhantanaik7328]

Just dreaming to buy....one day

[@dotrexflamecodm4015]

Wish I could get one 🤣🤣

[@domjobs18]

I'm on my third S21 Ultra in a year due to the overheating. Worst phone of the year.

[@TheFreakbreak]

@@domjobs18 feel sorry bro. I got S21+ and there is no probs with it

[@LVL100STONER]

Yessirr

[@michaelbolzell591]

We need an award for UI/UX, the software that drives these phones needs a trophy.

[@slyticular4710]

just use ios

[@DuckAlertBeats]

@@slyticular4710 Android is pretty amazing now yknow

[@chrisreynolds6391]

iPhone!

[@henryac849]

Pixel Android

[@touhidrahat]

IOS will take that every frekin year.

[@mo0rkszz94]

Samsung has really been doing a great job at listening to it’s customers, or at least to MKBHD, on what their improvements should be, to the point of making the S21Ultra the MKBHD phone by excellence (not saying the awards were biased). They didn’t take 2 or 3 years like Apple did to improve their phones, to add the features everyone is talking about (talking mostly about the refresh rate), and with Samsung, who has more than 1 flagship phone, this actually transcends to all of their line up. They might be expensive, but they are actually listening. I really think you did a great job with these awards, and have a great criteria for judging. I wouldn’t go to any other techtuber for these kind of awards.

[@lifeisshørt_420]

Apple has a reason to take long. They don’t rush features they test and implement then to make sure they run good

[@shyguy0898]

@@lifeisshørt_420 ok

[@MugiwaraPhoenix]

@@lifeisshørt_420 what ever you say buddy what ever you say

[@qixian_haitani]

i find it funny how often i just come back to this channel Marques is just a very easy-going dude with that funny side that peeks through and he's just factual big appreciation for you and your contribution to the community of phones and tech ♥

[@samuelshiels4608]

The amazing part about 2021 was the fact that almost every major smartphone, budget and high-end, was impressive. Almost anyone who bought a new phone this year, besides Surface phone owners, are the winners here. 💪🔥👍

[@RobertoBazzan]

🤣🤣

[@chrisreynolds6391]

Surface phone people win by being rich and unique.

[@nobody9706]

@@chrisreynolds6391 lol yep

[@akarshjv6999]

You mean one plus phone

[@manyang4282]

Yeah its good year to be alive. closest we ever gotten to flying cars kind of feeling. Almost everyone can afford it.

[@bruv9162]

The tech world wouldn’t be the same without MKBHD 🤠

[@richardkuti5545]

No cap

[@fantasytky28]

Agree... more brands like lg would have been alive

[@itgamingke]

I like because he's unbiased unlike some channels 😃

[@pixels_per_inch]

Yeah LG wouldn't have died if MKBHD didn't exist

[@faisal-nl2vf]

I do like him, but he and some other reviewers(dave2d) played big part killing great things like, curved displays, 1440p displays, glass phone backs, charger in the box etc.

[@amirtorhan2762]

At least there is someone giving the S21U the respect it deserves. Other people underestimate this phone way too much, it was released in January and it's still one of the best phones you can buy (probably best all-around Android phone available).

[@avidajosefamaduro8280]

probably?? the s21 ultra is the best android phone without thinking

[@cremedelacreme.]

Wait for the note 22 ultra.

[@ndn624]

@@cremedelacreme. I think they did away with the Note series. This upcoming year there’s talk of them combining the note and galaxy series. The “pro” editions will have the Note features such as the pens. The regular models will be standard galaxy.

[@cremedelacreme.]

@@ndn624 Yes so they will release the S22, S22 Plus, and the S22 Note Ultra. They may call it S22 Ultra, or S22 Note, but it is supposed to be a Note. So it makes sense they name it the Note. Should be awesome.

[@Mickieshelton]

Ever..not just this year.

[@benny477]

For me, I had the s21 ultra when it first came out and I still like my phone, camera and the display are pretty good 👍

[@baybae92]

I’m a diehard Apple fan and I absolutely love my 13 Pro Max, but I agree about the S21 Ultra being the best design. That thing looks SICK.

[@NuclearToastMusic]

"I am 100% loyal to Apple." Please tell me you get that reference.

[@michawee]

I disagree. I think it looks hideous. The iPhone 13 design is so much better.

[@cercy3102]

@@michawee 💀

[@andrewmtgx]

I am a big android fan, dislike apple but getting an iPhone SE tommorow because I miss having am apple device for jailbreaking and some iOS apps ya know! I like the matte black finish on the S21 but the camera does look a bit wacky imo

[@baybae92]

@@andrewmtgx You getting the current one or one of the old ones? Haha my jailbreaking days are long over.

[@Shankar224]

Shout out to OnePlus for not even getting mentioned! Shows how a company can go backwards

[@games2507]

Honestly Samsung deserves it. One year later and S21 Ultra's hardware and camera still able to compete with others or even beat them in some territories.

[@Ajinkyachavan.]

iPhone 6 be like - bruh

[@floki1664]

its heavy depreciating garbage no one buys. Apple forever loser

[@izzulnajwan7841]

@@floki1664 yea sure sheep👍🏻

[@Slayer-xi7pu]

@@floki1664 sure pay for a piece of shit phone.

[@memeclips2122]

@@floki1664 bruh it's not even heavy you just weak af lmao ain't the iPhone 13 shitmax heavier? I'm pretty it is like why you meat riding apple

[@amitgb]

The quick moment for LG ! Wow Marques. You won my heart ❤️

[@leonardocrncec9566]

My first smartphone was LG, and three phones after that were also LG. That shoutout was sweet!

[@danifrim]

Mine too. Touchscreen LG that didn't even had Android

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

LG Chocolate, LG Prada. Good times.

[@Dotcando]

I still remember my lg phones. 4 of my first phones are all LG. The L80, G4 Stylus, G5, V20.

[@stellerate]

Mine was a Motorola e4

[@drewp25831]

yall are young, my first phone was a kyocera or nokia dumb phone with a crappy non color screen and snake game was its best offering.. then i got a nextel chirp phone for work... those were the days... lol

[@kirilsarov915]

I also can't believe how almost a year old phone (the S21 Ultra) is still the bar for comparison with phones that came out in the last couple of months of 2021. I got the Ultra in the summer (the Exynos version since I live in Europe, absolutely no problems with it till now, it performs great) and it was an amazing experience. Not sure how Samsung will manage to top that with the S22 Ultra. Great video as always Marques!

[@umutyasar2784]

A little bit improvement on the video, efficiency for battery improvements and plus (a great deal for my point of view as I am a big fan and from the first Note, a user, that bravely faced with the mockery about how big was first Note :) -and then everybody gathered around), S-Pen. I'm actually canceled all my plans for others and waiting for the Ultra. Or Note, shall we say? :)

[@shoibalsaha5975]

Exynos version is shit

[@stefanusrianto8781]

do you have the Exynos or Snapdragon version?

[@kiattim2100]

Might be because the global chip shortages?

[@alphagamer2864]

I bought the s21 ultra on nov 20th and it is the best phone it camera is good, the performance good everything is great about it.

[@fsendventd]

It's honestly really impressive how the S21 Ultra just set the bar right at the beginning of the year, and was the phone to beat for the whole time. I got a Pixel 6 Pro myself for the software experience and the cameras (prefer the Pixel look), but it was a really hard choice between it and the S21U. It's deserving of every award it got.

[@evaristocorripio5434]

I would love having the s21 ultra but the pixel software and camera software as well, I don't like the oversharpened looks samsung has, but the hardware is insane!

[@ssaini5028]

Not a hard choice at all, Pixel 6 Pro is much better than the S21 Ultra.

[@Calvin_M.]

@@evaristocorripio5434 true, software on Samsung phones is so annoying. Like man we need this smoothness from pixel or iPhone 😂

[@MarkkG]

Well actually s21 starts to lag like crazy after a couple of months. For me one of the worst phones of the year

[@evaristocorripio5434]

@@MarkkG thats weird, no lag on my s20 ultra, well of course here and there you have some dropped frames but even on iPhones I have had that. I just want pixel camera software with samsungs hardware. But tbh the pixel 6 pro looks very good overall.

[@moo47692]

22:41 "pixel for the battery, gaming phone for the cameras", I like how you mixed it up

[@Mannymba]

I agree that the s21 ultra is the MVP of the year. This phone has everything a business owner could need. The widgets, the dex mode and S pen support are the most important things this phone have that I use everyday

[@maddeningmonk9585]

Also it has 3rd class software and hardware. Really bad camera. An iphone knock off OS barely able to run smooth after 2 days of unboxing.

[@kfx3907]

@@maddeningmonk9585 3rd class? Lol

[@saketh8565]

I can smell something burning may be butt hurt down here lol

[@chickenclips]

@@maddeningmonk9585 lay off the crack dude

[@addanashraf]

@@maddeningmonk9585 satire

[@willwunsche6940]

Rip LG they genuinely brought unique ideas to the table all the time. Wish their smartphone division still existed

[@heyolorenns]

Wdym? LG phones are fucking dog shit, I'm so glad they don't exist anymore so I can get walk into a t mobile and not have my mom get me a L! LLLLG

[@bvladut20]

I only had one LG phone, the G4, and it was the worst phone I’ve ever had.

[@possessorofgreatness7620]

@@heyolorenns i have same opinion for sony, I bought their Xperia S and Z1 and both were dog crap. Xperia S paint got chipped after a month or so and Z1 got bend by a week or so, before iphone 6+ bend gate was a thing I used a phone which was bend.

[@Dunitanime]

Omg I didnt even know they left. Had the nexus back in the day

[@thebatmanwholaughs219]

@@bvladut20 I had the G4 and it died on me twice.

[@GHOST-xu9nv]

Watching this on my S21 Ultra made me super proud of Samsung and what they did with this amazing phone

[@sergiumorar7]

One of my favourite video from your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@torrentarrow9097]

A runner up for design for me would have been the Google Pixel 6/6 pro as the camera placement allows it not to wobble when on its back which is really nice

[@Ticki]

Yeah and with the white one the fingerprints also aren't thaaaat bad

[@goodchoice555]

Samsung's 2021 smartphone line up was much better than we expected. Especially, Z filp 3 / Z fold 3 both are great and high quality. and plus s21 ultra was definately high-end in all dimentions, only phone that can compete Iphone

[@kevinpeng8295]

Agreed

[@mikerzisu9508]

The s22 ultra is going to be even better

[@jgal7979]

The Z flip 3 was shit. The hinge dies after 6 months. I can absolutely 100% guarantee that you don’t own one if you call it high quality.

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@jgal7979 right, because your one bad experience definitely means every flip 3 ever made are all trash

[@jgal7979]

@@mikerzisu9508 this is so widespread. Everyone I know who has it has had this happen. Which admittedly is only a few, but still, a tremendously high failure rate. So, answer me, do you or do you not own one?

[@mohammedalmontasir6914]

I'm a Samsung fan boy, but I've never imagine a phone that came right at the beginin of the year can beat all the phones came almost a year after. Galaxy S21 Ultra well done👏🏾

[@kokopuffs5789]

Can't wait to try out the s22ultra

[@hman6159]

True

[@feratube]

No no

[@Unknownuserhtps]

I don’t think it beat all the phones, it was just ahead of its time and most of the android competition can’t catch up to that 10x zoom😅 That’s what makes it so good

[@kfx3907]

@@feratube 🖕

[@lennonjacksongiam7995]

Samsung been winning MVP for many years under MKBHD awards. Might be the superior smartphone brand.

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

Crazy to see throughout this year that mostly all tech has become so good and so accessible that it’s hard to go wrong with any option.

[@dessyocean]

That’s so true, can’t wait to see what the next consecutive years have to offer

[@martingrant9005]

I agree totally 👍

[@EthanetExplorer]

Tech is very accessible until you talk about computers and graphics cards

[@ItsPikablu]

This is what competition looks like, the consumer always wins.

[@NathanMillerVisuals]

@@EthanetExplorer yeahhh word on the GPUs. You can buy just about any M1 Mac laptop and many windows computers to and get them in a reasonable amount of time. Next day for refurbished at least on Apple! Just had to get an M1 Mac Mini refurb to replace the family computer that broke all of a sudden.

[@TechOutAdam]

Tech wouldn't be the same without this every year. 🙏

[@EverythingButSorted]

MKBHD should be the one to win an award honestly. His content is top notch and well deserves all the success. This series is a treat and makes the year feel complete. 😁

[@ssaini5028]

Tech world would be just fine without him

[@ahujapradyut]

I wait for these every year, feels like an eternity! Thanks for these kinds of fun videos Marques.

[@alexandthephoenix9154]

Same

[@hanyh2]

They usually take about 1 year

[@tsarbomb_chan2537]

I've been interested in pure Androind phones since Google started releasing them and only now noticed a good characteristics on Pixel 6s. I'm also glad that it took an award and was mentioned several times. I think I'll move to Pixel 6 from my good old Galaxy s8 and hopefully see some other really nice MVP phones when I decide to renew my phone.

[@liteknight]

Did you change to a Google Pixel phone? How is it?

[@tsarbomb_chan2537]

@@liteknight Yeah, 5 months now. Initially I was happy, camera good, battery ok, performance decent. My only issues were some of the apps that need tweaking or they just need to work better. Built-in YT music player pushes you to buy YT premium every chance it gets and when I try ti play music from my memory playlist it sometimes just doesn't play the music and I have to restart my phone. Recently I began noticing overheating during the heatwave, I was on video call and for quite long time it was so hot that I had to put it down next to a fan because it shut down my wifi so the phone couldn't overheat. Also, the fingerprint scan does not work as fast and has sometimes trouble detecting even if you put your finger in slight angle. I think the main issues comes from Google being unable to provide as good apps or optimisation as Samsung does. I used to use Galaxy S8 before for 5 years, and with this phone I'm not sure I'll stick to it for 5 years. Unless Google starts making some needed improvements to their system.

[@bene7013]

I also currently have the soldier of a phone, the s8 and also considering buying the pixel 6. Did you buy it? Can you recommend it? I hear it has some bug problems.

[@tsarbomb_chan2537]

Read my previous comment @@bene7013

[@bene7013]

@@tsarbomb_chan2537 oh sorry, but thanks. This is still valid or has it improved? Does this mean you dont recommend it, even if im buying it used?

[@Marcelo-pf8cd]

Glad that the S21 Ultra got so many awards, it's been by far the best smartphone I've had in years

[@ldfrazi]

100% agree! To the point I'm not even going to upgrade next year, just hang on to it for another year

[@HampterCEOalt]

@@ldfrazi same but for a extreme power user and gamer whilst have a great camera the Mi11 ultra beats the s21 with better performance, brighter display etc But overall it's a chunky boi

[@johnreibejarin3790]

@@HampterCEOalt but heats up a lot🤣 don't compaire a rookie to a legend, the disparity is huge and the software optimization is far too big to compaire🤧

[@jayendrasinhzala5765]

What is the current price for Samsun s21 ultra in us?

[@fynkozari9271]

With slow 25 watt charging in 2021. My 5t was released on 2017 and has 20 watt. Thats how bad it is.

[@CainBuckler]

I think you really should do a “MOST REPAIR FRIENDLY PHONE OF THE YEAR” category. Manufacturers that prioritize users repairs and environmental sustainability should get praise. You could even make the trophy biodegradable lol

[@sunimod1895]

This definitely although no offense to marques he might not be fully aware of everything, not to say he doesnt know but he's not an "expert" as he is more with the other categories

[@LordWaterBottle]

This is absolutely needed! Collaborate with iFixit or Louis Rossman and get this in the awards!

[@shubhu08rana]

That's actually a great Idea bro .

[@sunimod1895]

@@LordWaterBottle yeah I agree

[@anitejmishra8836]

Do you want MKBHD to ruin JerryRigEverything's view count 😂

[@Specialist7]

Yay! I usually upgrade phones every year but the S21 Ultra was definitely a well balanced phone. Never had any issues with it. From S10 to S20+ to S21 Ultra, it just kept getting better.

[@ZER0VII]

Real excited to see what the S22 holds with all the rumours and all

[@DoKaTS]

Still sucks on Instagram and Snapchat, Duo etc... quality photos suck.

[@venator7889]

@@ZER0VII The sharp corners of the S22 Ultra might be a dealbreaker

[@realtonysolo]

@@DoKaTS better to use your stock camera app then upload to ig or snap.

[@MuhammadIhsan390]

@@realtonysolo not all filters can be applied like that... iPhone is still the king for social media, sadly.

[@mikeloe666]

As a G1 and Nexus 1 owner... I've always had a love for a good Google phone... My first Pixel experience was the 3a XL and I loved it till this day... Bought a Pixel 6 .... 💚.

[@Cooe.]

While a really cool looking phone, the HTC made Nexus 1 was the definition of a "mixed bag". 🤷 While the price was absolutely INCREDIBLE for an off-contract full-fat smartphone in that era, the lack of full multi-touch for most of its core relevant lifespan (caused by legal battles w/ Apple reasons) was a MASSIVE problem, its RGBG PenTile OLED had absolutely AWFUL text clarity, and the Android Market was in an absolutely DIRE STATE vs the Apple App Store at that moment in time. IMO, it really wasn't until Gingerbread/Samsung's Nexus S and ESPECIALLY the Galaxy SII (aka 2011) where Android REALLY came into its own as a legit competitor to Apple's iPhone/iOS (then called iPhone OS). Prior to that landmark moment in tech history though (aka the very first time people & reviewers were legitimately claiming that an Android was "currently the world's best phone"), the only reason to buy one was if your carrier literally didn't support the iPhone 3G/3GS yet. Ala Verizon and the hugely successful Motorola Droid (Android 2.0's launch device). Once the gorgeous & than lightning fast Galaxy SII landed though & the iPhone 4 officially went CDMA, things got a LOOOOT more complicated!

[@Mshagy02]

The s21 ultra design is so good that I’m actually not looking forward to the design change for the s22 ultra next year

[@theyoutuber273]

It's hard to beat it. Also, the regular S21 looks solid!

[@BornObsidianGaming]

Same. I'm hoping the fold 4 takes some design cues from it

[@1942__Flowz]

I hear you

[@rehany3401]

S22 note 😔 sorry to say but there's no s22 ultra, there will be s22, s22 + and s22 note with spen and and snapdragon 8 gen1

[@WDP3ATejas]

@@rehany3401 S22 Ultra

[@kyron2092]

I just purchased the S21 Ultra last night for around $800 for it. Samsung killed it with this one!

[@HINNS08]

how? where? it's still $1000 everywhere

[@UnamusedBouche]

@@HINNS08 you can get it for $300-$500 with trade-in throughout the year. Also check their special discounts.

[@pham3383]

750$ new with samsung online warranty till 1/2023 Epic deal breaker

[@linuskristian]

WTF!? Cheapest you can find the 256gb version where I live is 1474$ I'm so jealous to you guys...😫 can somebody ship one to Finland 🇫🇮 if I pay etc?

[@remedize]

I found a 512gb version brand new for $500 haha

[@Brother.E]

As someone who owns the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, knowing how much recognition this phone got really made me proud of my choice. Last year I owned an iPhone and since 2008 have always been with Apple, so I was looking for a phone to easily transition away from Apple. Originally I was going to buy the OnePlus 9 Pro because of how well the 8 Pro was well received but after hearing the meh reviews when it dropped I had to sit on it for a few days and that's when I decided to go get S21 Ultra. One of The Best Decision I Made This Year, I love this phone so much and there are so many great features with it. In fact, I am writing this comment on my S21 Ultra! Definitely worth the premium price 👌

[@magikarp653]

Why did you switch away from iphone?

[@dakarailayne3039]

Yea, I feel you. I bought mine a couple months ago and this phone is nothing short of incredible. Good battery, great display, good download and upload speeds, and those cameras. Overall, this is a great phone.

[@gladiatormaximus7105]

Its great device mate , I wanted to buy S21U but ended up with S21+ bcz of budget issues.

[@troia2]

Totally agree. I was I iPhone forever but when I had to get the screen fixed and the chaos that was involved with getting it to the store, long story short, broken screen, tried to set up appt, when I got there they didn't have me in said I had a buying appt. So I asked how to get a service they said "you need to set it up through the phone". Hello, screens broke. So I went and bought this a Galaxy and I really don't think I'll ever go back. It does everything I want it to and it's way easier to use

[@jordanissport]

AND I AM REPLYING TO YOU ON MY S21 ULTRA! I don't think I'm going to upgrade this year

[@galaxycrystal2503]

A great valuation for the award, a lot that I expected, very fun to watch, can't wait for this year of 2022.

[@sarjoty]

Congratulations to Samsung, Apple, and Pixel. Well, deserved awards. Fantastic job ✨

[@nasidctg]

It's always Samsung and Apple taking the crowns on most charts at the end of the year. Its not just marketing, they are doing something right.

[@TheStatisticalPizza]

I've been using iPhones exclusively since the 3G because I really liked iOS and don't want to switch. It's great knowing that whenever I decide to upgrade I'll be able to get a really good phone with an improved but familiar experience and all of my data will transfer seemlessly. I haven't used a Galaxy but my guess is the experience is probably the same.

[@nasidctg]

@@TheStatisticalPizza I understand and it actually is a very similar seamless experience when you upgrade. I have always been a tech lover regardless of the brand though I have been using the Note for the last 3 years and upgraded each year except this one as they skipped it. My wife has been using an Iphone and has been upgrading for the last 3 years. The truth is, in everyday use it is extremely hard to find a real flaw in any of them. They wont fail you and actually does what is advertised. The cameras are so similar yet so different. I go back and forth when shooting photos or videos, its like I now know which situation demands which camera 😅 At the end of the day I must say I am really impressed. I used the Huawei p30pro for a year before buying the Note and I must say though the Huawei was a flagship it actually wasn’t a very pleasant experience overall for the price I paid. Yes the night mode was brighter but brighter doesn’t always mean better and the portrait shots were bad. Both the Iphone and Galaxy gives you a well rounded and balanced experience and what ever you are trying to do, they won't fail you and keep you satiafied. My Note 20 ultra is still as snappy vivid as the day I got it. After using the huawei I feel like calling a product a flagship doesn’t actually make it a flagship experience. For that you either get an Iphone or a top shelf Galaxy.

[@thereisoneimposteramongus1518]

And let the pixel be a close 3rd. They’re probably the only company to be a proper competitor to Samsung and apple

[@UnboxDailyTech]

A summary of MKBHD Smartphone Awards over the years: 2018: ⭐️ Oneplus 6T Runner up: Samsung Note 9 2019: ⭐️ Oneplus 7 Pro Honourable Mentions: Samsung Galaxy Fold, Pixel 3a and Apple iPhone 11 Pro 2020: ⭐️ Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Honourable Mentions: Oneplus 8 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro

[@yjznx27]

waiting for 2022 awards :)

[@pascalburkard6385]

I really missed a „most sustainable“ or „repairability“ category. I know the Fairphone 4 not available in the US but we really need such a category that companies have to take action on this. The chips are fast enough, the cameras are good enough, the screens are snappy enough. Now its time to focus on how build it that its easily repairable. Now its time to improve the recycling process. This list is to be continued…

[@propersod2390]

Bruh who cares? That phone is a literal scam. Imagine if samsung or someone released a phone with a budget chipset, terrible cameras, terrible 60hz lcd screen and so on and priced it at $650 or whatever that phones price is. "oH bUt ItS rEpAiRaBlE" 😂😂😂 yea because normal phones totally aren't repairable like i definitely can't just take my phone into a repairshop and get it repaired

[@ThePepsicola1995]

@@propersod2390 Can you do it yourself without any special equipment? Is the samsung phone made by people who are paid fairly and dont have to work sweatshop style?

[@propersod2390]

@@ThePepsicola1995 Yea I can do it myself, I think everyone has a screwdriver and a hair dryer/heat gun at home don't you think? But why would I do it myself if I'm more comfortable giving it to a repairshop? Literally no one repaired their own phones back then when phones were "repairable" and that will never change. Yes, samsung makes all of their devices in taiwan, vietnam and south korea and I have not heard a single report of the workers conditions being bad 😂 but alr

[@Carterthielftw_]

I honestly would have given it to the Xcover Pro because hotswap battery plus decent specs. Fairphone was a letdown in the spec department, I wish them luck though because that is the innovation we need now

[@tubester358]

@@propersod2390 I guess you haven't been following the right to repiar discussion and law additions with Apple and their phones? And Microsoft doing similar things with their latest surface products? Yes, some companies make it by design difficult or impossible to repair it yourself or at a repair shop without definitely compromising or damaging the device, e.g. Apple makes custom screws that require proprietary tools from them, and if a repair shop wanted the tools & manual they had to sign a terrible one-sided agreement that they're better off without. Some, after all that, will make software changes to a device that had a part replaced for example And you call it a scam if a phone is pricier because it's more sustainable, it's a scam when a phone appears cheap but has a lot of hidden costs, from environmental costs to labour costs to privacy/security & long term support. There's plenty to consider, you don't have to partake if you don't personally care

[@games2507]

Honestly Samsung deserve it so much this year : Their S21 Ultra is still a standard to be compared with, being still able to compete with others almost a year later. Their Foldable lineups are really getting attractive and the Z Flip 3 is considered to be selling like hot cakes at its scale. Plus they're really pushing innovation with water resistance, glass, and Spen compatibility. AND they're truly setting a trend when we see a lot of MAJOR brands are launching/will launch their copy of Z Fold and Z Flip phones...

[@lostwarhead]

facts

[@XwytreX]

I used to own a S20+ until recently, great phone but after 1 year 8 months of usage, the green screen started to occur. Not only for my phone but to all my friends and family who had the s20 series and I was pissed. Changed to the iPhone 13 recently and enjoyed it a lot but I still miss the Samsung phones I’ve been using all these years… If only the S20 series wasn’t this shit, I would’ve waited and gotten the S22 series…

[@Munyabrwn]

@@XwytreX still using note 9, and its perfect 😅

[@Jamesified]

@@Munyabrwn I miss my note 9. The perfect phone.

[@Nick_Morningstar]

Running a note 20 ultra i got last December . And still doing soild.

[@EyeFromWyoming]

Thanks for "in memory of LG phones" moment. Never owned one but they always interested me. Quad dacs and flexible g flexes, second screens on a cases and a lot more unique things LG brought to a market deserve to be memorized.

[@94nolo]

First phones to introduce wide angle lenses.

[@robertfan332]

That v30 quad dac + a portable headphone amplifier (FiiO E18) + good headphones (Philips SHP9500 or HIFIMAN HE-400i) was astonishing listening experience.

[@Noke28]

my LG g8 died today. battery just exploded and bent the back. 2 months after my warranty has run out

[@shortstuff780]

I've owned 3(?) i think LG phones, and they will always be my favorite; i love my Galaxy S21Ultra... but i miss my LG V10.

[@420T69D]

Amen!

[@mazentech7572]

worth every second spent watching!

[@NaimSalman]

1:00 Pay respect for LG 1:25 Best Big Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 3:30 Best Small Smartphone iPhone 13 Mini 6:35 Best Camera Phone iPhone 13 Pro 9:24 Best Battery iPhone 13 Pro Max 11:32 Rick Roll 11:34 The Design Award Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 14:45 The Value Award Google Pixel 6 16:26 Bust of the Year Microsoft Surface Duo 2 18:25 Most Improved Award Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 20:55 Phone of the Year Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

[@hehar]

Up

[@pragathesh2012]

That's a hero right there. Thanks!

[@devanshanil2468]

Thanks for effort but u should have not written the winners i saw this comment after I watched the video it would have change the experience for me.

[@MihneaDanBanu]

Up you go.

[@mrshahidshafqat]

Thank you👍

[@zipin1564]

Very well picked. Totally deserved S21 Ultra🤝🏼 Also, I love it how OnePlus has lost its mark due to their greedy marketing strategy.🤮😂

[@thelegendarybfg]

Is there a video for this? Cause I don't remember talk about OnePlus and there greedy marketing strategy

[@fireboss1360]

@@thelegendarybfg No, but do watch MKBHD’s and Mrwhosetheboss’s review. OP partnering with Hasselblad is overhyped as the camera results is not good as expected

[@Tanvir_x3]

They thought they can copy Apple's strategy and they failed OnePlus was always bad smartphone company their TV tws speaker everything sucks

[@thelegendarybfg]

@@Tanvir_x3 Oh ok, Thanks

[@thelegendarybfg]

@@fireboss1360 Yes I did and now I understand what you are talking about

[@reasonableentity8957]

The S21 ultra winning is just gold for me I was unnecessarily excited because of that. It just pleased the samsung fan boy in me.

[@jesuscontreras4543]

😂 honestly same , it just the best all around phone

[@napadaanlng69]

Just the right video what I'm looking for.

[@perking5617]

S21 ultra, best phone I've owned so far. Great to hear others like it too

[@fynkozari9271]

Lol S21 Ultra 25 watt charging in 2021. 1440p will drain the battery faster, thats why in battery tests 1440p smartphones will die first then 1080p.

[@tafseerrahman5736]

@@fynkozari9271 dude just STFU, here I've 2 people using this device and they being a heavy user gets through the whole day with one single charge, and talking about charging speed 55 percent in 30 minutes or so is enough for everyone

[@tusharagarwal4765]

I am using s21 ultra too..😍❤️

[@fynkozari9271]

@@tafseerrahman5736 lol samsung fanboy. 5000 mah is big it better lasts full day, my 5t needs charging everyday too but only has 3300 mah 20 watt charging. It was released over 4 years ago. Samsung has old tech with triple the price lol.

[@JackyFuz]

@@fynkozari9271 "Samsung has old tech with triple the price" replace Samsung with Apple and then it's logical.

[@arvindhsubramanian152]

Although I have seen a lot of mobile awards videos this year, I was quite waiting for MKBHD to come out, and here it is. The judgment and the awards are fair and fantabulous as always! Peace ✌️ MKBHD

[@eTreyu27]

I love my S21 Ultra. It is the first phone I've ever had that wasn't missing one major feature. It literally has it all, and I think I could use it for years. It is a little heavy, that is my only complaint. The only reason I would need to upgrade would be to go folding.

[@Yves36O]

yeah i literally hat the 21 Ultra, which was obviously great but it just felt too thick and heavy, and when i heard about all the improvements of the Flip3, i had to try it out, i myself love my flip as its neat and cant be scratched or broken, which is important to me because i dont like cases, the only downside compared to the Ultra is definetly the battery life, which is for most users probably awful, just about enough for me, it can also not take good pictures without great exposure, other than that its , to me, just as good as the ultra

[@RFYoriginal]

Not missing a major feature? Expandable memory anyone?

[@tridinh1011]

@@RFYoriginal who the fck needs more storage on top of the 512gb or 1TB options? Even the "pros" dont need that much storage becuase literally no one uses their phones as a stotage device. Face it, you do not need more than 1TB of storage

[@Drivenby]

Not missing anything....except sd card.

[@Drivenby]

@@RFYoriginal people are okay paying crazy prices for the privilege of.more than 64gb... It's crazy. I'd rather have an as card slot than anything the s21 offers.

[@titil0la930]

Wow love your videos, directing, cinematography and quality

[@clarissa182]

Literally picked my Pixel 6 after watching Marques review. It was my first new phone after about 5 years and I'm loving it. I love the annual awards video. Great job as always, Marques!

[@aarav855]

iPhone was better

[@nicolai5994]

@@aarav855 compare the price though

[@Chelsss703]

How is the battery? I’m seeing so many contrasting opinions

[@Ultimate_Gemini]

Seeing the Fairphone on the table gave me hope for a Most Sustainable Phone Award, we need more recognition for these type of phones!

[@nathanvrvrt]

True, or a best last year phone that works. So that we buy less new. All these phones are great and price goes from 300 to 2000 euro.... Crazy that he dindt say a thing about a fair phone

[@johannesklein7064]

Well it wouldn’t be much of an award if there is only one phone in the category

[@sujitprasadjena]

But they bummed by removing headphone jack to sell their wireless earbuds

[@Chickenbreadlp]

Maybe to make more phones be able to compete in that category, name it "Most forward looking phone"? It doesn't necessarily mean that the phone is super sustainable, but maybe also phones that are designed to last a long time...

[@blazingskulls]

@@nathanvrvrt exactly!!

[@4leep]

Really been looking forward to this one, thanks for doing them every year Marques! Appreciate your hard work 🙌

[@EverythingButSorted]

And the team! He has people helping him, they totally deserve some credit too. :) Quality content regardless.