iPhone 12 vs Galaxy S21: don’t make a mistake!

[@Chad_KBH]

Hats off to you for actually choosing a winner. Most reviewers are reluctant to choose and say it’s up you the buyers personal preference. I’m so tired of this take. 👏👏👏

[@jon4lakers]

I try to always pick a winner.

[@jeremybarana4312]

his winner to be exact, and i also applaude him for that bc its HIS review not the audience review. ultimately preference is a given

[@nationalprussialism4880]

They do it because it comes down to personal preference I personally prefer iPhones that dosen’t mean I hate android phones and I like that there are multiple options

[@slkalmuhairi]

hats off to you too for not spoiling the winner while I read the comments😂

[@ashersummerfield2858]

Choose iPhone my guy

[@EllaDainty]

I remember being stranded at night in an unfamiliar location and the battery life of my Samsung phone was at 7% I loved that I could switch my phone to Ultra save mode to use less apps and it gave me 30mins more battery life and with the option to use data and google maps to find my way still using less battery...that's what saved me that night.

[@Mango98219]

For reals idk why but when my galaxy s10 is on the last 5% it lasts a crazy amount of time!

[@zaptorzim]

damn my phone will stop function basically at 20/30% xD definitely gonna get this

[@augustomiranda1413]

@@Mango98219 it's real! I still have a S10+ and the last breath of battery charge is a non-stop usage for all you basics stuffs!

[@Gopinathk17]

I think Samsung is slowly gaining the reputation with their latest stunning phones and fast software updates..keep going samsung!

[@jon4lakers]

I agree.

[@592Johno]

Google needs to step up. I dunno what the hell they are doing

[@Mimi-bh6pm]

Same

[@griffinbird3000]

@@592Johno my boyfriend was all over the pixel... and then he switched to samsung

[@mr.sunshine2017]

I think samsung wouldnt win against iPhone, as long as it's software optimalization wasnt as good as IOS, because what's the use of great camera, yet when we want to share it on instagram, or others social media, the picture gets worsen. What's the use of great soc, while after 3 years, it's speed tremendously slower than 5 years old iPhone. . I think software is important when we talk about flagship phones

[@gilly5809]

120hz display is a must-have since I got the S21 now. Could not go back to 60hz. Love it.

[@jon4lakers]

Makes a huge difference after you’ve had it.

[@presidentsad7217]

Especially since I have a 165hz monitor I really wanted a 120hz phone too, and I'm really happy with my s21

[@gilly5809]

@@presidentsad7217 same

[@carlitos.pascua]

@AqUa Turtlez so can the s21 play 4k videos?

[@alejandrobarahona2723]

@@carlitos.pascua well no its a 1080P display I have the ultra and you can play 4k videos. But still it's a 2k display you're not actually seeing 4k but it looks amazing nonetheless

[@jamilaboudaher]

This is probably the best comparison between the S21 and the iPhone 12 I've ever watched ! 👍

[@ZAKtalksTECH]

That intro just made my day so much better. 🤣😂

[@JDTechTV]

Miss you too buddy 😉

[@jamie-leelineker9329]

😂😂😂😂

[@MatarJihad]

Same

[@HyenaFox]

Just got an S21 (upgrading from an S9), and I just wanted to chime in that honestly 1080p on the S21 looks better than 1440p on the S9.

[@fm6460]

Can u tell me if you noticed anything that bothered u with the s21?(currently have s8 planning to get s21)

[@HyenaFox]

@@fm6460 uh, so far, I honestly wouldn't say so. I was momentarily unnerved by a weird rattling sound I was hearing and was about to RMA, but after a brief bit of research, I discovered it's just from the auto-stabilization system on the camera, it's normal, it's actually intended to move around a little bit so that the motors inside it can stabilize it when the camera app is open. I would say my only genuine complaint about the phone is that it can get a bit warm, which isn't a unique problem, I just think phone manufacturers should start caring a little more about thermals especially when these devices are used all day everyday in any condition. It's not fun to feel a burning hot brick in your pocket just because you decided to show a friend a video out in the summer heat. Other than that, the phone has been really fantastic. The 120hz refresh rate is honestly something I don't think I can live without on any future phone, it makes using older phones feel terrible, the higher refresh rate is so much smoother. The battery life is not exceptional or surprising, but it is more than enough to last throughout a standard day for me, it only ever dips into something I have to actively think about if I start off the day doing something particularly heavy on it.

[@fm6460]

@@HyenaFox Thank you for the honest and helpful explanation. You touched on heating problems(one of my pet peeves) and I am really grateful to you now that i know what to expect. Assuming that the heating is mostly on the back of the phone, i hope that a case might cover it. Again, thank you!!!

[@HyenaFox]

@@fm6460 yeah, no problem! Yeah, the heat is definitely a pet peeve of mine as well, though I think it's comparable on the S21 to really any other phone because I feel like they're all around reasonably equal at handling it. To be honest though, I wouldn't say the phone gets hot or even really all that warm during standard use. During heavy use it can get warm, but if you're indoors or something, it won't ever really get hot at least in my experience. The problem is just that obviously, phones don't usually have the space for active cooling of any sort (I,e you can't stick a fan in a phone), so they're a bit like cold-blooded animals in that they're susceptible to the environment. If you use this phone out in direct sunlight for a while, it'll get pretty hot.

[@fm6460]

@@HyenaFox I see. That actually makes sense. I think I only considered heating due to heavy usage but the environment is also an important factor too. Never had that problem with my s8(3 years old) so I hope the s21 doesn't disappoint. I look forward to the 120 Hz and the overall camera!! Thank you again for replying to me, Seth Haycock-Poller, and have a great day!

[@angiewarner1393]

I've had 5 android phones and 1 iPhone. My whole family has iPhone and are constantly nagging me to get one. So I definitely was contemplating it. Your video helped me decide to stick with Android. Thanks very much!!

[@primeministernico944]

@@tech_glide because: Cool guy=iphone Smart guy=Android

[@noderzleadgen]

@@primeministernico944 its because iphone ecosystem is soooo good and some people cant live without it

[@primeministernico944]

@@noderzleadgen actually i wanted to buy a new phone and tryed iphone 13 and samsung s21 and the samsung os look better than iphone and had a smoother experience unlike other people think. The 120hz screen makes all the differents

[@noderzleadgen]

@@primeministernico944 i really want both ios and android. I love having the apple ecosystem but androids are better in every other way. I want a phone with apple ecoystem as well as samsung One UI :(

[@nananu9626]

Unfortunatly there are many Apps and Tools for creative people that aren't available for Android so a Lot of creative people choose iPhone

[@abdulrahaman0157]

Believe it or not , a high refresh rate is a dealbreaker for me. No matter how stronger your silicon is, being limited by just how many times your screen can refresh, makes the other phone look smoother than ever.

[@jon4lakers]

Once you’ve seen it it’s hard to go back.

[@justanotherhomosapian]

I don't understand what this means, really, refresh rate.. Are you saying the iPhone or the Samsung is better because of said refresh rate??

[@marsha0324]

Samsung

[@Bronyboiiiii]

@@justanotherhomosapian The refresh rate indicates how often the display can update in one second. ALL Iphones have a refresh rate of 60 times per second (60hz). The Samsung can do 120hz, this is twice as often than the Iphone. This is why almost everything on the Samsung looks much more fluid even if the Iphone have a stronger CPU.

[@rieriec.36]

Here is a cookie

[@gersonrendon2188]

I'm an android user and while watching the photos in the beginning I was about to admit I liked the look from the ones from the left a bit more but at the same time feeling guilty bc I thought those were from the iPhone. Then I realized I was wrong but also right cause I chose the android?!

[@jenvogue5005]

good for you!

[@1vr6driver]

How do you send hi res video to your iPhone folks?? Looking to get into android

[@1vr6driver]

@@interestinglass5075 I'll give that a try

[@1vr6driver]

@@gruzit2622 thanks for the tip

[@federicat5383]

Same!

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

What a Review. Best vs video I have seen to date. I just upgraded to the IPhone 12 as a 9 month sober gift to self. Now celebrating 11 months Sober 🎉🎂🥳 Can’t wait till one year 6/12/2020

[@harshasathi2858]

Happy for you.

[@yaniquescott6096]

Congrats on your soberversaries

[@NewBeganningsAgain]

@@yaniquescott6096 thank you sure do appreciate it. Almost 13 months now. The Sober life really feels like the best life 😀

[@nathandoan8401]

Congratulations man! Glad you could get out of that bad stuff and better your life! Hope to see you sober next year too!

[@ncesar]

Thats awesome to read. Cheers from Brazil and keep going strong!

[@fiantech577]

That Samsung Dex tho. Really a game changer! They might not create their own "ecosystem", but they do make Windows their Ecosystem by working closely with Microsoft.

[@josephpepe2607]

Like they actually had a choice

[@zimnium1]

Well they are working on their ecosystem and could be a huge rival to the apple ecosystem in the future.

[@fiantech577]

@@zimnium1 Yes. Just like when seeing Samsung Gallery (thru the previous Samsung Cloud) are smoothly sync with Microsoft OneDrive, make me believe that Samsung x Microsoft could make a wonderful duo in the future.

[@MrCaptainobvious77]

Thanks for the comparison Jon! I had to reluctantly part with my faithful partner, the IPhone 8 plus. 3 years of excellent service. My phone carrier kept bugging the heck out of us for a device upgrade. We were given a choice of IPhone 12, and Samsung S21. I gave my wife the iPhone 12, and I took the Samsung in a coin toss. Back to Android for me! So far, this phone has not ceased to amaze me. Her phone is great, do NOT deny that! However, the triple cameras take superb pictures, the UI is buttery smooth, and the battery lasts all day and a half. Yes, this Android phone is silky smooth, and a pleasure to use. Feels strange to be back, to be honest with you. I like the phone, and am willing to learn more about what it can do. All the best!

[@johnthenotorious6717]

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[@KingK2205]

thank you for this comment it is my favorite on this

[@KingK2205]

I don't know which one to get

[@ellahvalencia7053]

Switched to the s21, I love it soo much !! No regrets !!

[@1mezion]

If given the choice I would take a telescopic camera over a macro camera any day. My main preferences main camera with wide-angle and a telescopic.

[@pixeldesigns5333]

4:00 the s21 has a 3x hybrid zoom and 30x digital, it is hybrid because the telephoto lens itself is actually a 64mp 1.2x optical zoom camera and it is cropping to make the 3x zoom at 12mp, this option gives poor results in low light, I can also confirm because I have a s20 and they both carry the same camera hardware. Its the s21 Ultra that had 10x optical zoom*

[@shmvd]

Is it better than iphone 12 zoom?

[@kashyap72]

@@shmvd The iphone 12 doesnt even have a telephoto lens so yes it is better than the iphone 12s zoom.

[@400voltas4]

@AqUa Turtlez Iphones don't have 10x zoom.

[@marufio]

The ultra 100x zoom lens is what makes it a heavy phone

[@moisestyle]

Actually the S21 and S21+ do not have an optical lens. It's a 64MP 1.1x lens. In pretty lame terms, zoom is all digital but because it's high mega pixels you are able to have higher quality in bright environments. Fact that Samsung defaults the zoom to 3x does not make it optical

[@khalidalsiyabi7399]

S21 series is really doing great job , I'm frustrated the exynous chipset is still behind snap dragon

[@gioprox5207]

It's behind, yes, but pretty close to it. The exynos is actually a bit ahead in battery life and in a few games but snapdragon is a bit better for cooling and better in heavier games. IMO not a big enough difference to discard the Samsung for exynos

[@medicalh7990]

In my opinion in 5 years exynos will be better than sd . Samsung really improves itself

[@saifniazy7856]

The gap will probably get less with the S22

[@thetiagomatos]

@@medicalh7990 The new exynos is matched with AMD RDNA tech, capable of ray-tracing and all of that good stuff... Huge leap for samsung, hope they keep those numbers up

[@grizzZlyBear]

I get so much compliments on the look of the galaxy s21 (regular). When I pull it out, there's usually someone that'll ask what phone it is.

[@griffinbird3000]

The battery life is amazing for me. I went from charging my phone almost 3 times a day to only once or 1.5

[@ilikepotatos3123]

I was waiting for my bus and I unlocked my s21 with my fingerprint and some kid with a iPhone 7 looked at me and said "why are you poor iPhone is better" and I'm like what?

[@Armando.Krijnen]

@@ilikepotatos3123 which colour do you have?

[@ilikepotatos3123]

@@Armando.Krijnen grey

[@alejandrobarahona2723]

@@ilikepotatos3123 I wouldn't worry about kids.

[@isaaclee2003]

Wow this was a really good review

[@jon4lakers]

Appreciate you.

[@kimberlynguyen124]

Switched over from my iPhone 6s which was the best of apple imo. Samsung definitely doesn't disappoint.

[@precious72021]

I’m thinking about switching from my 6s to.

[@NathanAdmiraal]

I prefer android but 100% agree that iphone has always done video better.

[@mafazrahman1900]

This year Samsung aced in the video department and produced better videos than Apple

[@C-R.]

@@mafazrahman1900 *INHALES COPIUM*

[@HeiDude]

@@mafazrahman1900 yg bener bro

[@YungCarl10]

@@mafazrahman1900 buddy please...

[@eugenejrquisel2061]

I love android too, the only I dont like in android is the os too much running apps cannot be killed. By task manager it is frustating when the phone is 3 to 4 years old too much files in it. The performance is affected. I hope latest android remove the bloatwares like ios.

[@mickeygarcia2331_]

That intro was the best I’ve seen in a comparison video. Keep it up 😂

[@stevespack77]

My wife has the S21 and I have the iPhone 12. Both are fantastic phones.

[@tutorialsmadeeasy2418]

iphone 112 is anything but fantastic. It's terrible. Can't wit to pay this off and trade it it. Terrible.

[@furious-choehaalen1525]

Wife Over the horizon Hus old ringtone for years

[@Gettome8962]

@@furious-choehaalen1525 😂

[@okniceguy]

What irks me the most is there were people saying the fingerprint scanner (particularly on the back of the Google Pixel devices) is more handy than facial unlock. That not because something is new means it's better. Now, because of a pandemic, and face masks, people are giving fingerprint scanners their deserved respect.

[@aidenhallett1779]

I've had little problems using the facial recognition on the Iphone 12 with a mask. I have found that if I slip my nose out of my mask, it can recognize my face just fine.

[@charliecatt6886]

me and my mother upgraded to the S21+5G with Bixby assisstant, super fast chargers, and glass coating to help it's already durable screen, I myself have added 2 Clouad save apps to the one that was allready included in it

[@will.i.am.not1235]

The flat edges is why I’m getting the iPhone 12, the iPhones with that design lasted longer and look better simple as

[@medicalh7990]

Actually screen design is not important for me,back design is more important

[@will.i.am.not1235]

@@medicalh7990 good for you

[@will.i.am.not1235]

@@medicalh7990 didn’t even say anything about the screen I was talking about the flat edges 😂😂😂

[@medicalh7990]

@@will.i.am.not1235 Arent flat edges on screen😂

[@will.i.am.not1235]

@@medicalh7990 around the side of the phone you idiot not the front or back 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@KNHarrison125]

I've been with Samsung since the S4 and I'm currently on the S10 but I think this may be the first time I switch to iPhone. The S21 is a beast but I'm realizing more and more I never used my phones to their full potential. I do the bare minimum on mine and don't really customize it outside of using Textra as opposed to Samsung messages and I've never been more than a point and shoot guy with pictures. The only thing potentially stopping me is 120hz refresh rate and how One UI 3.0 lays out notifications.

[@marufio]

The s21 is the bare minimum compared to the plus and the ultra with its 100x zoom.

[@amandabangan5721]

If u are a light user then Samsung a72 5G has these 120hz and OneUI 3.1 ?

[@trancebass2741]

My samsung a52 5g has 120hz oled cost £400 iPhone doesn't have this yet haha it's coming on iPhone 13 will cost £1100 at least

[@shomshomni2314]

Did you switch? I bought the iPhone 13 and was waiting for it to come. Went to the apple store to see the phone in person and the selfie camera was awful! Made me look so bad. I cancelled my order and purchased the s21 instead.

[@danilon3121]

I just changed from the IPhone 12 to the S21 5G, and honestly the battery experience on the Apple was vastly superior. Apple was no stress for 2 days easy and fast charging was amazing. The S21 barely makes it through the day and takes a LOT longer to fast charge. Anyway, I've always had Samsung since the beginning and prefer Android over IOS, but all these people saying battery life is comparable are crazy (or on the payroll).

[@joeyjoey7972]

i went from an Iphone 12Pro Max to the S21. The thing with the S21 is that there are so many options in settings, you can turn off background tasks and turn on Adaptive Battery, this makes a big difference. i find the battery just fine and i have alot of apps and games.

[@saptarshimozumdar1657]

Always on display Turn it off

[@danilon3121]

@@saptarshimozumdar1657 I use a wallet case, so I've never used the always on display. To be clear, the s21 battery is not much different to the batteries I had on my various previous Androids (mostly Galaxy's) and it's ok. It's just nowhere near as long lasting as the Apple. Basically, the s21 gets me at best 24hrs between charging, where the Iphone 12 was confidently 48hrs.

[@cobaltblue5523]

How much difference is the battery

[@zackhiggins7451]

Very tempted for S21 when I upgrade my current Huawei p30 pro, which has been a superb phone to me and the camera is fantastic on it too.

[@etomlinson2400]

Thank you for the review!! Just made me very clear which one I'm gone buy! 😊 Btw I'm switching to a S21 from my J5 2016😅!

[@rieriec.36]

I just bought the 21....I'm happy with my purchase

[@basicshikshavibhag-1308]

I had samsung button phn. Then bought j7 2016. 2020 may 9, m31. 2021 april 11 s21. Samsung lover is a samsung lover. Apple mi8 be better. Bt one who uses samsung doesn't even think of othr phn😁😁

[@yarafakhry4704]

Ohhhh, same ✌🏽✌🏽😁

[@lucrez7151]

@@rieriec.36 can you tell me something about the battery life? and do you have a snapdragon or exynos!

[@GHOST-xu9nv]

Wow! That's like traveling from 1960 to 2021

[@berkensayilir6467]

It's so impressive to me how good smartphones got. Doesn't matter the company or the price range, you can nearly always get a good phone...

[@velzing22]

Because the industry has super low variable cost, huge market, and really fast to obsolete (meaning big profit), so they can focus the money on R&D like no other product

[@zefnreaj3548]

4k 24fps, there is my decision edit: just got the update, the s10e does 24fps fhd and uhd, im soo exited:)

[@zefnreaj3548]

@@nimon503 no, im prittty shure 4k 24fps

[@itsricksung]

I love this video. The way u highlight different sections like camera, display, design is so gooooood

[@jon4lakers]

Appreciate you. Thank you.

[@Devyn89]

As much as I’m in the Apple ecosystem I completely agree with you.

[@dq8262]

@Music Releases What? 😂

[@cherrycoked3]

@Music Releases This is literally the reason Im not sure if I should switch. I love airdropping haha

[@joethepro1216]

@Music Releases same samsung also has like a massive advantage in battery life the iPhone 12 has a 2900 battery and the samsung s21 has a 4000 battery drastic difference

[@MrCaptainobvious77]

@Music Releases I absolutely agree with you! My wife and I were always airdropping pics all the time. I switched back to Android, and she stayed with iPhone.

[@trancebass2741]

Apple doesn't have 120hz oled yet my little galaxy a52 5g does £400 😚

[@pitback2009]

If this isn't the best VS we have ever seen, then which one is the best?

[@keefyboy]

Pricing was not really addressed correctly. Samsung is offering the S21 at $100 with their insane trade deals. Plus, the trade is an instant credit and not a refund that occurs weeks later.

[@jithudavis6459]

Actually I also heard that so much. What exactly is that trade deal? You got any idea about that?

[@keefyboy]

@@jithudavis6459 Check their website. S21s are going for, in the US, $100 after trade-in for current phones and $250 for year old phones. And, you get the discount at the time of purchase, unlike other trade-in offers where you pay in-full and get a refund credited back to your method of payment.

[@BMich2273]

The pricing was addressed correctly. That’s the retail price of the s21. Most people aren’t trading in a $700 value phone for this so it’s more inaccurate to say it’s $100

[@keefyboy]

@@BMich2273 Many can trade older phones and get it for $250. Either way, Samsung's net price is lower than most

[@BMich2273]

@@keefyboy agreed with their trade in pricing being way lower than anyone and the instant credit is awesome. The retail price he mentioned is technically correct. Most people getting an s21 are probably not getting the $700 trade credit that you mentioned is all I was referring to

[@j.m.4444]

iPhone: Industrie Leading Lens Flare, Light Reflextions and Green Dots.

[@shawn7442]

i personally haven’t experienced any of these on my 12 Pro Max

[@elliekim6666]

I've been using the S21 for a few days now and tbh I still stand with my opinion that 120hz screens isn't all that on a phone .

[@sayedazanvlogs]

I also keep it off on my samsung

[@Neo_Rain146]

After owning iPhones the last 8 years I’m finally switching to android

[@snapspotlloyd]

How do u feel now?

[@erickmazariegos5778]

@@snapspotlloyd better

[@liviousmilone]

Me too!

[@thejestingjoker4191]

What did you get?

[@mrmak7]

You will regret switching after using android for some time I bet

[@noahhphung]

I love how details you went through on both phones. Really good review!!!

[@rohitnagori2624]

Correction : iPhone 12 has 4GB ram. Pro models comes with 6GB ram.

[@yashwantrout3810]

I ordered the s21 ..just to experience 120hz....btw I updated from iphone 7

[@luciferjohnson8495]

How was it?

[@yashwantrout3810]

@@luciferjohnson8495 at 1st I did not noticed any ..but after few day of use ..I can't go back to 60

[@yashwantrout3810]

But camera got me excited ..huge diff from my iphone 7

[@luciferjohnson8495]

@@yashwantrout3810 that's good enjoy ur phone man and the battery life does it make any difference from 60 to 120hz? And since it has 1080p display do u get more fps if u emulate games?

[@griffinbird3000]

@@yashwantrout3810 came from the s9 and honestly its a tiny difference to me but really nice to have

[@AngelLopez-xj4nj]

You should do that intro type, a series for every "vs video"

[@magickamy4316]

In camera test that u told us to choose , I was like ; oh A in better I know It's apple , How they do this... Then I figure out A was S21 And I was happiest man alive!! :DDDD

[@scorebatgaming]

That's why blind tests help take out biases, more peole should do them

[@unauthac1193]

Remember this is a compressed file on youtube and the images were added in to the video. Also, it can depend on the screen you watching it on. But in all fairness, in a blind test (with the real photos0 people go for the brighter photo as proved by Marques over and over again. I went for A on some and B on others. However, video, there is no competition between the two. This S21 is amazing though

[@chelious1973]

I have the iphone 12 and just ordered the s21 in grey. Going to use one for work and one for personal. Will see how it goes.

[@armyofone3616]

I was just thinking of that. Keep me updated.

[@chelious1973]

@@armyofone3616. Setting up the S21 now. Its fantastic. Android is easily the equal to ios maybe better. Only thing i dont like is the fingerprint scanner doesnt want to work with a glass screen protector. But the same apps on both platforms are equal for the most part. Gestures on the Galaxy are almost the exact same as ios 14. If you are used to ios, one UI is almost the same. Very little to zero learning curve. I am shocked on how good this phone is. Wow.

[@patrick553]

@@chelious1973 Why do you need another phone for business?? You're going to walk around with 2 phones in your pocket?? There is google voice app for a 2nd phone number

[@chelious1973]

@@patrick553 . I need a Android phone and ios for development. Secondly the phone was given to me by my job. No I don't walk around with two phones. Yes I know you can have two numbers on one phone. 😉 The iPhone and ios each have two imei.

[@patrick553]

@@chelious1973 2 imei?? What does this mean?? Do I have to pay for the second phone number?

[@pdtech4524]

For me it's got to be the S21 and that's not just because I prefer Android. It's more about the extra versatility of the 3 lens camera and telephoto feature and the general design of the camera module and how it integrates into the phone seamlessly. Also the display, don't let the lower res 1080p screen sway your decision, that 120hz refresh rate makes the display and user experience silky smooth and far superior. I was initially sceptical about the lower res display on the s21, I came from the s10 which has a much higher res but side by side my concerns were answered, the difference is so minimal there is no significant difference, you would be hard pressed to notice the difference in everyday use. I have a recent side by side comparison video s21 v s10 on my channel. Secondly about the display, I much prefer the subtle pinhole cutout selfie camera than the huge chunk of gouged out slot missing from the display on the iPhone 12, it just looks clunky! Battery capacity is obviously much better on the s21. Maybe the 120hz refresh rate screen negates any advantage here over the iPhone but that can be switched off. A lot of the choice is personal preference, for me I prefer the rounded off edges than the flat sides of the iPhone. There may not be much difference in performance but that extra RAM in the s21 8gb compared to the 6gb in the iPhone makes me sleep a little easier..... A bit like having a v8 engine in my car rather than an inline 6. 😁 Both fast enough though. Negative things for me, no charger, this applies to both, when I sold my s10 obviously my old charger went with it, which technically left me without one, luckily my wife has the s20 with a charger, so I can use that, still a little inconvenient though. No micro sd card slot, that was a big issue for me as I like to have the ability to expand my memory. I had 128gb in my s10 and had a further 128gb memory card in it to store all my photos and video, now I'm back to 128gb which feels like a backward step and quite restricted, I'll have to backup more often, another inconvenience.

[@Eriksonmagno]

The S21 doesn't really have a real telephoto lens. It's just a digital crop that they call hybrid zoom. Only the ultra version has a real optical zoom

[@GyanPrakash]

0:18 I totally thought it was - What you Doing Stepbrother 😎

[@ziadsaeed966]

But “OS“ should be an important factor,, because its what the user is experiencing daily. Having said that,, I love the new Samsung S21 and the flat display finally.

[@aishakhatun6497]

I don't like flat displays the curved displays are just very artistic and futuristic to look at. I mean atleast one should get something that separates it as now mst sd card are gone I don't want curved screen to go too.

[@Causeimbored1]

I'm so glad samsung got rid of the curve screen. I almost went to iPhone purely for the flat screen. So glad Samsung finally listened.

[@aishakhatun6497]

@@Causeimbored1 I hate flat screens curves are more my thing.

[@Causeimbored1]

@@aishakhatun6497 the cool thing is the galaxy s21 has a curve screen in the ultra. Now both consumers can be happy.

[@aishakhatun6497]

@@Causeimbored1 Yes but I would have been even happier if it had mst sd card charger in box and headphone jack. Well I just have to stick to my S10+ it seems.

[@TanmaySankolli]

To be honest, I don't care about smartphone cameras..... If they click photos fine, that's enough.... The other features are what matters to me

[@Jeraz1807]

Don't know why this guy has so less views ..he deserves more👍

[@youtubeaddict1]

Talks too much

[@youtubeaddict1]

@@nimon503 he needs to keep them shorter and to the point im my opinion.... People can't listen for long these days

[@BDTech9]

I thought that the iPhone 12 was A and the Galaxy S21 was B. I was surprised to see that it was the opposite. The S21 took the better night mode shot and the better beach shot (the sand definition is better on the S21, and that large shadow isn't there at all on the 12). I will say that the clouds looked a bit nicer on the 12 in that photo, but that's about it.

[@themasterssin3805]

but Samsung would still look blurry on social media.

[@belikebrett]

@@themasterssin3805 ?

[@themasterssin3805]

@@belikebrett what ?

[@Omasje1]

@@themasterssin3805 Nah it doesn't if u take the pictures on ur phone and than post it

[@issavibez394]

@@themasterssin3805 it does apps don't look nice also I found so many bad reviews of that Samsung

[@14Ramjet]

The removal of the MST in Samsung Pay is almost deal breaking to me, I love that feature and it has saved my butt at times.

[@axd2312]

Apple be like: *What android phones gave you last year we'll give you next year*

[@Humiliated1234]

And it will be better and less glitchy Android will prolly be first for most features but apple will always refine it and do it best It sucks but such is apple, they are slow but when they deliver it works sometimes that it not always but most of the time

[@Bekki07]

@@Humiliated1234 you think really? Samsung did a great job an apply too, but i think Samsung do it better than apple, At Apple, you pay more for the brand than you pay for the device bro 😺😂

[@Humiliated1234]

@@Bekki07 I only get an iPhone for its longevity and pay for 4 or 6 years while on Android I have to change every 2 years before it becomes laggy. And you have to upgrade and sometimes you pay more than you would if you just went apple

[@Jamiepp]

either next year or never lmao

[@Jamiepp]

​@@Humiliated1234 don't apple literally make there phones more laggy to make you buy another one and I've had my $290 android for 3 years and it works like when I just got it... have you ever owned an android?

[@krypton7713]

I would give design to the s21. To he honest this mixed color looks much better than their flagship s21ultra.

[@yesterdaystech86]

You can get a mixed color s21 ultra if you buy direct from samsung. Went for the phantom black and samsung black leather cover for it which has a cool kevlar look on the camera part.

[@Carlssssxo]

Been a Galaxy user for years now....tried iPhone and always go back!

[@임-나연]

I’m switching to the S21 from my iPhone 11. I ordered it yesterday. I’m a little nervous going to android (Apple user since 2010), but I’ve only heard good things about android so far! Hopefully I’ll like the new OS system 😅

[@BaderAhmed05]

hey, how is ur s21 doing so far?? cuz im confused whether to buy s21 or iphone 11

[@임-나연]

@@BaderAhmed05 The S21 is great! I haven't had any issues with it since getting it. I'm really glad I made the switch to Android tbh. It's performing way better than the 11, and I really like how everything is so customizable and user friendly

[@BaderAhmed05]

@@임-나연 thanks alot...so I'll go with s21

[@haxorinator8219]

Blind tests are good! However, Portrait modes gives away the devices (As of now). SPOILERS* 2:09: The iPhone 12 doesn't crop for Portrait by default (no zoom lens) (B), whereas the S21 does (A). 2:14: The faux bokeh is artifacting above Jon in (A) and smoothed on (B) above Jon. The greens behind Jon's left arm are nearly in focus, but shouldn't be in (A). Been swapping between devices for many generations, bokeh errors are more common on Galaxy. BUT its wayyyyy better than it was when portrait debuted on the Note 8, which looked awful compared to the iPhone 7 Plus still to this day.

[@swigga69]

S21 is much better. Today i compared the S21 to the iPhone 12 pro and everyone liked the photo's on the S21 more... It has an insane camera and 120 hrtz that is very noticable!

[@swigga69]

@Fraed Jehlar Ortiz for me the s21 takes the better pictutes...

[@kfx3907]

@Fraed Jehlar Ortiz No... pictures are definetely better on the S21. But i agree with the video. They are catching up still. iPhones video is still on it's own league.

[@samsungyy-v2t]

That intro is priceless ✨

[@jaagamingreview6129]

I’ve used both phones , iPhone has better display , more crisp and better colours , 120hz display on the s21 just drains the battery and really can’t notice.iPhone has better battery, at the end of the day android is just very frustrating compared to the polished clean and crisp iOS experience.

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

Excellent vid and content. So helpful and detailed. Great job, Jon! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@mikkelstormhansen9733]

Finally a reviewer who isn't afraid to pick a winner instead of just saying it comes down to OS preference.

[@destinmoss1634]

Just to be clear, he says in the video that the S21 has 10x Optical zoom and 30x digital. It's actually only 3x optical and the rest is digital zoom, only the S21 Ultra has the 10x optical. Great video though.

[@Pidrittel]

The S21 has 1.1x optical zoom, not even 3x!! The "tele" camera simply has a higher resolution, so that at 12M Pixels, the digital zoom is "loss free" up to 3x. If you look at it, the main has 24mm equivalent, and the tele has 29mm equivalent focal length. This is virtually the same focal length..

[@Carlanga09]

@@Pidrittel thanks a lot for your comment! I have a S21, but I was confused why all photos look so bad with that 3x, I'm so pissed that here, in my country, Samsung promotes this as a optical 3X tele lens, I can't wait to get a refund and buy something that doesn't lie to me, hello apple! Finally i'm giving you a try, lol

[@OrdinaryViewer808]

This is hands down the absolute best comparison video i have ever seen. Nothing even comes close to this!

[@chauncey3759]

This was a great review now I don't feel so bad trading in my iPhone XR for a S21 now .

[@croatiacountryball3761]

Why the hell would you feel bad it is obviously a better newer phone i mean it is a pretty good phone the xr but the s21 is a beast

[@jenvogue5005]

S21 is so cool looking, why would you feel bad for getting rid of a phone that has a horrible notch and thick bezels on the front... from the front, Iphone just looks ugly and horribly outdated

[@silka87]

Yes, I have huawei p8 lite and soon I will buy Galaxy S8 (I knew to P8 Lite is slow but :-[ ). Also Apple is nothing to Samsung. SAMSUNG WIN.

[@prasadchavan7995]

S21 series- If u change phone every 1-2 years. iPhone 12 - If u keep your phone for 2+ years and iPhone 12 series has more 5g bands than entire s21 series.

[@jenvogue5005]

@@prasadchavan7995 I don't think so... my iphones have not lasted me well, also Iphone used to convince people that they didn't need 4G because their 3G was faster than 4G... it's a crazy company

[@Primu]

5:20 In what way is the iPhone video better? From my testing I prefer s21 in this regard because the iPhone is too high contrast and makes things look too vibrant, it's difficult to get natural looking skin colour. 13:35 - Personally for me the s21's optical fingerprint sensor isn't very reliable compared to Google pixel's sensor on the back, if you do a lot of physical work or have a bit of moisture on your hands, detection fails a lot of the time, you also can't register the tip of your finger which I find more comfortable to use and more reliable.

[@soleil3gs]

I got both phones. I love that you pick a winner 🏆

[@tSrOoCjCaEnRs7]

Which one do you prefer and why?

[@Miodek174]

@@tSrOoCjCaEnRs7 +1

[@LordGareth_Gaming]

That intro 😆. Definitely subscribing.

[@trilove8285]

S21 is everything!!!!!!

[@RA-lh9uh]

what is your opinion on S21? i ordered mine and i will have it in next 3 to 4 days so i really want to know if its worth the money

[@primordial7486]

@@RA-lh9uh is this the first time you use samsung? if yes, you'll have good user experience.. Samsung have the most fluid UI on android smartphone and the feature is really plenty.. plus you choosed the flagship one.. it's will remain fast till the next four years.

[@RA-lh9uh]

@@primordial7486 that would be great. i had 3 sony xperias and i just looooooove sony but they do not sell in slovenia anymore so i have to pay in cash which i dnt have because of covid now so i will buy MY FRIST samsung and it will be S21. my first sony lasted more than 3 years, second lasted 2 but i broke the screen so it was my fault, now the last one is also 3 years old and the microphone is not working anymore so.... if that samsung goes over 2 years i will be happy

[@dancingdharamapale2413]

@@RA-lh9uh trust me new to samsung.....its amazing ui experience

[@AMdrew]

Before ordering the S21 I was looking for an iPhone 12 because currently I am using a XS Max. I've been using it since the past year or so. I used plenty of Samsung phones in the past, the last one was a Samsung S10 Plus. I really like the simplicity of the iPhone, the consistency of the camera. You take it out of your pocket and right away you can take a photo, you don't have to mess with the focus or anything. I hope the S21 will do the same. I am looking forward to try the 120Hz screen and I will again have a wide angle camera to take photos with. If I won't like it, I will sell both and buy a 12 Pro Max :)) Thank you for this comparison video. I just wasn't sure if I made the right choice or not.

[@thomasparsons3166]

What did you get if you got the s21 how is it?

[@AMdrew]

@@thomasparsons3166 I got the S21, used it till 2 weeks ago, when I switched to an iPhone 13...I missed the iPhone's simplicity and design. I don't mind that I don't have the 120Hz display, the phone feels snappy with 60 aswell. I am planning to upgrade to 13 Pro in december( maybe to 14 Pro if the design stays the same as the 13 Pro; I like the square edges) The S21 was great, I liked the 120Hz screen and the cameras were great. The battery life was not that great after almost a year of use. After only 5 minutes of unplugging it, it started to decrease to 98%-97%. Samsung needs to work on standby battery life. It doesn't compare to iPhones. I don't have this issue on my iPhone, it can stay at 100% even after couple hours. ( With Wi-fi or 4G On) I hated the fingerprint scanner on it tho. I always apply a glass screen protector on my phones, because I like to keep them as new as possible, because I resell them when I get bored. :) After applying the screen protector I needed to re-register my fingerprints after every couple of weeks, because I was having problems unlocking the phone. If the screen was a bit dirty or oily, the fingerprint scanner wouldn't work. I even registered the same finger multiple times to make it faster. I like the iPhones Face Id more, because you only need to look at it and it unlocks. I know that Samsung has some kind of Face Id aswell, but you cannot use it for payments. Maybe after I get bored of this one I will buy a Samsung again, I like their new design with the matte glass backplate. I wish the S21 had a glass blackplate aswell..

[@tommarshall4944]

Order an s21 for my girl and they have such a high demand that it's going to be out 2 to 3 weeks from my order to actually receiving it.

[@williamphillips2239]

I picked the "A" as the cleaner, better color, and sharper image on every photo (on my Retina 5K 27" 2017 iMac) except the last portrait where I preferred the skin tone color on the 'B' Made me glad I have an S21 instead of an iPhone!

[@noskyimo319]

Camera 📷 has never been my reason to upgrade to a new phone.

[@alpha5124]

It might not be but you wouldn't want to buy a phone with a bad camera. So much makes a good phone and the camera is a part of it

[@evanissinging]

@@alpha5124 yeah but if my camera is clear in good

[@alpha5124]

@@evanissinging then what's your reason for upgrade?

[@evanissinging]

@@alpha5124 camera quality isnt the only feature i was just saying

[@marufio]

He said the s21 hit the trifecta with screen, speed and camera

[@cousinjuno]

Great video, informative and entertaining. It really helps those were less knowledgeable to make a choice when these type of comparisons are made side-by-side. You are appreciated and have a friend in Columbus Ohio!

[@Tetrax]

Blind test camera results: brightest picture wins

[@debswan5225]

They are close, but, the pics seem to be taken at slightly different distances which will scew the pic, a little bit. I'd like to see at same distances. Looks good.

[@pierreitz3042]

Jon u d best. Intro is epic!

[@jon4lakers]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mercyjoanne9631]

The quality of the video bro.....stunning

[@h4x0y]

I'd love a ProMotion display (120Hz variable) that's efficient enough not to have an option to revert to 60Hz. It shouldn't feel like a trade off, just like we don't have an option to drop to 30Hz.

[@thecookie2674]

btw that exist on the S21 ( Variable refresh rete )

[@h4x0y]

Yes, but unfortunately, the power usage of that feature (coming from both the chip and the display) has caused samsung (and any other manufacturer so far) to have to offer an option to turn it off. My point is it would be nice if it were released when the confidence exists that you’ll never have to turn it off - just like there’s no option to revert from 60 to 30hz for saving battery life.

[@jeffmatthewsanorjo4921]

lol I was surprised seeing the camera section to be the first one to discuss here. Usually the camera part can be found in the last part of the video. btw good vid though

[@steph9309]

i made a mistake getting the 12, i already miss some of the android features 😔

[@wafflesolez]

Haha I kinda feel the same. I had an S21+ for a few weeks coming from an iPhone XS. Definitely miss Google integration, material design, notification system, the list goes on tbh. Only reason I came back is because of iMessage tbh. Which in the grand scheme of things isn’t worth it.

[@dominicsalas9653]

@@wafflesolez you switch from an android to a n iPhone?

[@BuTT3R_ToasT]

Really liked your fair and unbiased video

[@shafiambu]

Planning switching to 12 Pro Max from Galaxy Note 10 Plus as my first ever iPhone 🙂 ... skipping S21 Ultra ... Sacrifice: Vanced KZbin, Cinema HD, Gboard voice typing, 'go back' navigation, pulling down notification panel, comprehensive file manager etc ...😥 Looking forward to: reliable day to day photos and videos, genuine clean os, 5 years of software support, sturdy build with flat screen and steel frame (hate curved screen 😤) I prefer: battery over 120hz, ease of use over customisations, consistent camera over zooom & fun features. But still I fear being enslaved by IOS ☹️

[@YannieD]

0:42 - this recording is turned out well Nice idea with the car

[@kingoftheroad3136]

Samsung phones use software to make it look good on your screen however, when you post process it the colors don't look well. iPhone 12's have very finer image algorithms that are consistent with a higher end DSLR.

[@kiranmudnaney]

We have a huge festive sale going on in India with phones available almost at half their prices and amazing buy back offers and bank offers... I had a choice between iphone 12 and s21... I was so confused.. Coming from the iPhone se 2020... Used that for a year... I ordered the iPhone 12... And something in me was just not satisfied with that purchase and couldn't justify the price... Suddenly samsung came out with a great deal and gave me an amazing buy back offer on my old s10e which was just sitting around... Did not think twice before canceling the iPhone just a day before delivery and going with the s21... Loveee it so far.. And this looks like a jwel.. Really... It's so pretty...

[@minorah8058]

The battery is good or not

[@kiranmudnaney]

@@minorah8058 it's average... Normal use can get through day... But it charges fast, so that helps.. BTW got the pixel 6... So no longer have the s21

[@iamnajix]

I was waiting for this 😎

[@rubzczo]

Every time my contract is up for renewal I always want to try out the iPhones but I keep going back to Samsungs. I don't know what is maybe it's the widgets and little qwerky things like being able to use any of my mp3 music as a ringtone or alarm. Plus in the UK I've worked in Banks, Charities, Retail, Real Estate and all used Microsoft. At times I've found it really easy to literally use my phone as a flash drive to take work around. With the couple of IPhones I've owned in the past few years I've always felt they were more fashion statements or like expensive jewelry than actually being useful.

[@rischroeder]

Awesome video Jon! Love the comparison.

[@HernanHH95]

That intro had me subed. Nice

[@alpha5124]

Wow! wow! How did Samsung achieve this photography? I literally picked every photo on the left.

[@marufio]

If only Steve Jobs was still alive this would never had happened

[@Sub-kx9bj]

They have been the best camera phones since galaxy s6

[@joshentertainment2]

@@marufio what would he change than

[@carolineng3607]

Literally the best comparison video 👏🏼 new subscriber!

[@b11480]

Top video as always, enjoyed it 👍

[@theyoyoyoyoyoboi]

For me, They were either tied or I preferred A, except that night shot, that was way better on B.

[@jackh3376]

On your thumbnails you usually have the whole camera bump assembly jumping off the phone, why are just the lenses jumping of the S21?

[@jeremyjuneau4766]

How would you pop out the Samsung camera bump

[@anirudhpuranik5222]

Because it's just part of the phone's frame.

[@GlaciaGalaxy]

I just ordered the galaxy s21. I had an s8 a couple of years back, then downgraded to a stylo 5x since it was all i could afford at the time, and now going back to galaxy. Im really excited.

[@fromann09]

Wow! I couldn't believe that you were visually impaired! I am a legally blind person, and I've come to rely on the zoom lens in my phone to help me see everyday objects. I just upgraded to the S21 Ultra, and couldn't be happier!

[@kostaschatzipapadopoulos9629]

One of the most comprehensive reviews out there. Great job.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

Seeing masks on KZbin videos is a depressing reminder of the current state of things.

[@kevinphoenix2007]

Agreed. Just seems like virtue signaling to me.

[@JDTechTV]

We find it important to be respectful of others when we are in public. People walk by us when we film all the time. No reason to needlessly put others health at risk for a video. Additionally, it’s also important to set a good example of community responsibility and good health practices during these tough times. Greatly appreciate you guys taking the time to watch the videos 🤙🏻

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@JDTechTV my comment was not a criticism of your channel. More an expression of general disappointment with our current situation.

[@JDTechTV]

@@FatNorthernBigot Oh I know :) I didn’t take it as such. Was for the other comment. 👍🏻 Also, just to be clear. This is Jon's channel, I just work with Jon. But we all care for the channel all the same.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@JDTechTV 👍