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. 👏👏👏
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
I try to always pick a winner.
@jeremybarana43123 жыл бұрын
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
@nationalprussialism48803 жыл бұрын
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
@slkalmuhairi3 жыл бұрын
hats off to you too for not spoiling the winner while I read the comments😂
@ashersummerfield28583 жыл бұрын
Choose iPhone my guy
@EllaDainty3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mango982193 жыл бұрын
For reals idk why but when my galaxy s10 is on the last 5% it lasts a crazy amount of time!
@zaptorzim2 жыл бұрын
damn my phone will stop function basically at 20/30% xD definitely gonna get this
@augustomiranda14132 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Gopinathk173 жыл бұрын
I think Samsung is slowly gaining the reputation with their latest stunning phones and fast software updates..keep going samsung!
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@592Johno3 жыл бұрын
Google needs to step up. I dunno what the hell they are doing
@Mimi-bh6pm3 жыл бұрын
Same
@griffinbird30003 жыл бұрын
@@592Johno my boyfriend was all over the pixel... and then he switched to samsung
@mr.sunshine20173 жыл бұрын
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
@gilly58093 жыл бұрын
120hz display is a must-have since I got the S21 now. Could not go back to 60hz. Love it.
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
Makes a huge difference after you’ve had it.
@presidentsad72173 жыл бұрын
Especially since I have a 165hz monitor I really wanted a 120hz phone too, and I'm really happy with my s21
@gilly58093 жыл бұрын
@@presidentsad7217 same
@carlitos.pascua3 жыл бұрын
@AqUa Turtlez so can the s21 play 4k videos?
@alejandrobarahona27233 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ZAKtalksTECH3 жыл бұрын
That intro just made my day so much better. 🤣😂
@JDTechTV3 жыл бұрын
Miss you too buddy 😉
@jamie-leelineker93293 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@MatarJihad3 жыл бұрын
Same
@jamilaboudaher3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best comparison between the S21 and the iPhone 12 I've ever watched ! 👍
@HyenaFox3 жыл бұрын
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.
@fm64603 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me if you noticed anything that bothered u with the s21?(currently have s8 planning to get s21)
@HyenaFox3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@fm64603 жыл бұрын
@@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!!!
@HyenaFox3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@fm64603 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@angiewarner13933 жыл бұрын
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 its because iphone ecosystem is soooo good and some people cant live without it
@primeministernico9442 жыл бұрын
@@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
@noderzleadgen2 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunatly there are many Apps and Tools for creative people that aren't available for Android so a Lot of creative people choose iPhone
@Shadow3ffect3 жыл бұрын
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
@harshasathi28583 жыл бұрын
Happy for you.
@yaniquescott60963 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your soberversaries
@Shadow3ffect3 жыл бұрын
@@yaniquescott6096 thank you sure do appreciate it. Almost 13 months now. The Sober life really feels like the best life 😀
@nathandoan84013 жыл бұрын
Congratulations man! Glad you could get out of that bad stuff and better your life! Hope to see you sober next year too!
@ncesar3 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome to read. Cheers from Brazil and keep going strong!
@gersonrendon21883 жыл бұрын
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?!
@jenvogue50053 жыл бұрын
good for you!
@1vr6driver3 жыл бұрын
How do you send hi res video to your iPhone folks?? Looking to get into android
@1vr6driver3 жыл бұрын
@@interestinglass5075 I'll give that a try
@1vr6driver3 жыл бұрын
@@gruzit2622 thanks for the tip
@federicat53832 жыл бұрын
Same!
@abdulrahaman01573 жыл бұрын
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.
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
Once you’ve seen it it’s hard to go back.
@justanotherhomosapian3 жыл бұрын
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??
@marsha03243 жыл бұрын
Samsung
@Bronyboiiiii3 жыл бұрын
@@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.363 жыл бұрын
Here is a cookie
@etomlinson24003 жыл бұрын
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.363 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 21....I'm happy with my purchase
@basicshikshavibhag-13083 жыл бұрын
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😁😁
@yarafakhry47043 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh, same ✌🏽✌🏽😁
@lucrez71513 жыл бұрын
@@rieriec.36 can you tell me something about the battery life? and do you have a snapdragon or exynos!
@GHOST-xu9nv2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's like traveling from 1960 to 2021
@fiantech5773 жыл бұрын
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.
@josephpepe26073 жыл бұрын
Like they actually had a choice
@zimnium13 жыл бұрын
Well they are working on their ecosystem and could be a huge rival to the apple ecosystem in the future.
@fiantech5773 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@MrCaptainobvious773 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnthenotorious67172 жыл бұрын
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@KingK2205 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this comment it is my favorite on this
@KingK2205 Жыл бұрын
I don't know which one to get
@khalidalsiyabi73993 жыл бұрын
S21 series is really doing great job , I'm frustrated the exynous chipset is still behind snap dragon
@gioprox52073 жыл бұрын
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
@medicalh79903 жыл бұрын
In my opinion in 5 years exynos will be better than sd . Samsung really improves itself
@saifniazy78563 жыл бұрын
The gap will probably get less with the S22
@thetiagomatos2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@isaaclee20033 жыл бұрын
Wow this was a really good review
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you.
@grizzZlyBear3 жыл бұрын
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.
@griffinbird30003 жыл бұрын
The battery life is amazing for me. I went from charging my phone almost 3 times a day to only once or 1.5
@ilikepotatos31233 жыл бұрын
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.Krijnen3 жыл бұрын
@@ilikepotatos3123 which colour do you have?
@ilikepotatos31233 жыл бұрын
@@Armando.Krijnen grey
@alejandrobarahona27233 жыл бұрын
@@ilikepotatos3123 I wouldn't worry about kids.
@Quinoabrah3 жыл бұрын
Samsung offered me 200 for a trade in (S8 Active) and Apple offered me 50 (SE). Easy choice. Also, 128gb is standard. 64 is criminal.
@mickeygarcia2331_3 жыл бұрын
That intro was the best I’ve seen in a comparison video. Keep it up 😂
@itsricksung3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. The way u highlight different sections like camera, display, design is so gooooood
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you. Thank you.
@GyanPrakash3 жыл бұрын
0:18 I totally thought it was - What you Doing Stepbrother 😎
@1mezion3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelLopez-xj4nj3 жыл бұрын
You should do that intro type, a series for every "vs video"
@axd23123 жыл бұрын
Apple be like: *What android phones gave you last year we'll give you next year*
@Humiliated12343 жыл бұрын
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
@Bekki072 жыл бұрын
@@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 😺😂
@Humiliated12342 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Jamiepp2 жыл бұрын
either next year or never lmao
@Jamiepp2 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@ellahvalencia70533 жыл бұрын
Switched to the s21, I love it soo much !! No regrets !!
@noahhphung3 жыл бұрын
I love how details you went through on both phones. Really good review!!!
@kimberlynguyen1243 жыл бұрын
Switched over from my iPhone 6s which was the best of apple imo. Samsung definitely doesn't disappoint.
@precious720213 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about switching from my 6s to.
@NathanAdmiraal3 жыл бұрын
I prefer android but 100% agree that iphone has always done video better.
@mafazrahman19003 жыл бұрын
This year Samsung aced in the video department and produced better videos than Apple
@C-R.3 жыл бұрын
@@mafazrahman1900 *INHALES COPIUM*
@HeiDude3 жыл бұрын
@@mafazrahman1900 yg bener bro
@YungCarl103 жыл бұрын
@@mafazrahman1900 buddy please...
@eugenejrquisel20612 жыл бұрын
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.
@magickamy43163 жыл бұрын
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
@scorebatgaming3 жыл бұрын
That's why blind tests help take out biases, more peole should do them
@unauthac11933 жыл бұрын
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
@charliecatt68863 жыл бұрын
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.not12353 жыл бұрын
The flat edges is why I’m getting the iPhone 12, the iPhones with that design lasted longer and look better simple as
@medicalh79903 жыл бұрын
Actually screen design is not important for me,back design is more important
@will.i.am.not12353 жыл бұрын
@@medicalh7990 good for you
@will.i.am.not12353 жыл бұрын
@@medicalh7990 didn’t even say anything about the screen I was talking about the flat edges 😂😂😂
@medicalh79903 жыл бұрын
@@will.i.am.not1235 Arent flat edges on screen😂
@will.i.am.not12353 жыл бұрын
@@medicalh7990 around the side of the phone you idiot not the front or back 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@Neo_Rain1463 жыл бұрын
After owning iPhones the last 8 years I’m finally switching to android
@simplylloyd36703 жыл бұрын
How do u feel now?
@erickmazariegos57783 жыл бұрын
@@simplylloyd3670 better
@liviousmilone3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@thejestingjoker41913 жыл бұрын
What did you get?
@mrmak73 жыл бұрын
You will regret switching after using android for some time I bet
@swigga693 жыл бұрын
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!
@swigga693 жыл бұрын
@Fraed Jehlar Ortiz for me the s21 takes the better pictutes...
@kfx39072 жыл бұрын
@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.
@j.m.44443 жыл бұрын
iPhone: Industrie Leading Lens Flare, Light Reflextions and Green Dots.
@shawn74423 жыл бұрын
i personally haven’t experienced any of these on my 12 Pro Max
@KNHarrison1253 жыл бұрын
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.
@marufio3 жыл бұрын
The s21 is the bare minimum compared to the plus and the ultra with its 100x zoom.
@amandabangan57213 жыл бұрын
If u are a light user then Samsung a72 5G has these 120hz and OneUI 3.1 ?
@trancebass27412 жыл бұрын
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
@shomshomni23142 жыл бұрын
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.
@Uncle_Drew02273 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid and content. So helpful and detailed. Great job, Jon! 👍🏻👌🏻
@berkensayilir64673 жыл бұрын
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...
@velzing223 жыл бұрын
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
@zefnreaj35483 жыл бұрын
4k 24fps, there is my decision edit: just got the update, the s10e does 24fps fhd and uhd, im soo exited:)
@zefnreaj35483 жыл бұрын
@@nimon503 no, im prittty shure 4k 24fps
@pitback20093 жыл бұрын
If this isn't the best VS we have ever seen, then which one is the best?
@Devyn893 жыл бұрын
As much as I’m in the Apple ecosystem I completely agree with you.
@dq82623 жыл бұрын
@Music Releases What? 😂
@cherrycoked33 жыл бұрын
@Music Releases This is literally the reason Im not sure if I should switch. I love airdropping haha
@joethepro12163 жыл бұрын
@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
@MrCaptainobvious773 жыл бұрын
@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.
@trancebass27412 жыл бұрын
Apple doesn't have 120hz oled yet my little galaxy a52 5g does £400 😚
@zackhiggins74513 жыл бұрын
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.
@okniceguy3 жыл бұрын
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.
@aidenhallett17792 жыл бұрын
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.
@noskyimo3193 жыл бұрын
Camera 📷 has never been my reason to upgrade to a new phone.
@alpha51243 жыл бұрын
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
@evanissinging3 жыл бұрын
@@alpha5124 yeah but if my camera is clear in good
@alpha51243 жыл бұрын
@@evanissinging then what's your reason for upgrade?
@evanissinging3 жыл бұрын
@@alpha5124 camera quality isnt the only feature i was just saying
@marufio3 жыл бұрын
He said the s21 hit the trifecta with screen, speed and camera
@14Ramjet3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jeraz18073 жыл бұрын
Don't know why this guy has so less views ..he deserves more👍
@youtubeaddict13 жыл бұрын
Talks too much
@youtubeaddict13 жыл бұрын
@@nimon503 he needs to keep them shorter and to the point im my opinion.... People can't listen for long these days
@pixeldesigns53333 жыл бұрын
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*
@shmvd3 жыл бұрын
Is it better than iphone 12 zoom?
@kashyap723 жыл бұрын
@@shmvd The iphone 12 doesnt even have a telephoto lens so yes it is better than the iphone 12s zoom.
@400voltas43 жыл бұрын
@AqUa Turtlez Iphones don't have 10x zoom.
@marufio3 жыл бұрын
The ultra 100x zoom lens is what makes it a heavy phone
@moisestyle3 жыл бұрын
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
@pdtech45242 жыл бұрын
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.
@keefyboy3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jithudavis64593 жыл бұрын
Actually I also heard that so much. What exactly is that trade deal? You got any idea about that?
@keefyboy3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@BAMTech223 жыл бұрын
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
@keefyboy3 жыл бұрын
@@BAMTech22 Many can trade older phones and get it for $250. Either way, Samsung's net price is lower than most
@BAMTech223 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Eriksonmagno3 жыл бұрын
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
@stevespack773 жыл бұрын
My wife has the S21 and I have the iPhone 12. Both are fantastic phones.
@tutorialsmadeeasy24183 жыл бұрын
iphone 112 is anything but fantastic. It's terrible. Can't wit to pay this off and trade it it. Terrible.
@furious-choehaalen15253 жыл бұрын
Wife Over the horizon Hus old ringtone for years
@murubala89623 жыл бұрын
@@furious-choehaalen1525 😂
@rohitnagori26243 жыл бұрын
Correction : iPhone 12 has 4GB ram. Pro models comes with 6GB ram.
@steph93093 жыл бұрын
i made a mistake getting the 12, i already miss some of the android features 😔
@waltonrodneyjr52583 жыл бұрын
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.
@dominicsalas96533 жыл бұрын
@@waltonrodneyjr5258 you switch from an android to a n iPhone?
@yashwantrout38103 жыл бұрын
I ordered the s21 ..just to experience 120hz....btw I updated from iphone 7
@luciferjohnson84953 жыл бұрын
How was it?
@yashwantrout38103 жыл бұрын
@@luciferjohnson8495 at 1st I did not noticed any ..but after few day of use ..I can't go back to 60
@yashwantrout38103 жыл бұрын
But camera got me excited ..huge diff from my iphone 7
@luciferjohnson84953 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@griffinbird30003 жыл бұрын
@@yashwantrout3810 came from the s9 and honestly its a tiny difference to me but really nice to have
@elliekim66662 жыл бұрын
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 .
@sayedazanvlogs2 жыл бұрын
I also keep it off on my samsung
@chelious19733 жыл бұрын
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.
@armyofone36163 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking of that. Keep me updated.
@chelious19733 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@patrick5533 жыл бұрын
@@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
@chelious19733 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@patrick5533 жыл бұрын
@@chelious1973 2 imei?? What does this mean?? Do I have to pay for the second phone number?
@chauncey37593 жыл бұрын
This was a great review now I don't feel so bad trading in my iPhone XR for a S21 now .
@croatiacountryball37613 жыл бұрын
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
@jenvogue50053 жыл бұрын
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
@silka873 жыл бұрын
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.
@prasadchavan79953 жыл бұрын
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.
@jenvogue50053 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ziadsaeed9663 жыл бұрын
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.
@aishakhatun64973 жыл бұрын
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.
@Causeimbored13 жыл бұрын
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.
@aishakhatun64973 жыл бұрын
@@Causeimbored1 I hate flat screens curves are more my thing.
@Causeimbored13 жыл бұрын
@@aishakhatun6497 the cool thing is the galaxy s21 has a curve screen in the ultra. Now both consumers can be happy.
@aishakhatun64973 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Tetrax3 жыл бұрын
Blind test camera results: brightest picture wins
@danilon31213 жыл бұрын
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).
@joeyjoey79723 жыл бұрын
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.
@saptarshimozumdar16572 жыл бұрын
Always on display Turn it off
@danilon31212 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
How much difference is the battery
@alpha51243 жыл бұрын
Wow! wow! How did Samsung achieve this photography? I literally picked every photo on the left.
@marufio3 жыл бұрын
If only Steve Jobs was still alive this would never had happened
@Sub-kx9bj3 жыл бұрын
They have been the best camera phones since galaxy s6
@joshentertainment23 жыл бұрын
@@marufio what would he change than
@destinmoss16343 жыл бұрын
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.
@Pidrittel3 жыл бұрын
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..
@Carlanga092 жыл бұрын
@@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
@BDTech93 жыл бұрын
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.
@themasterssin38053 жыл бұрын
but Samsung would still look blurry on social media.
@belikebrett3 жыл бұрын
@@themasterssin3805 ?
@themasterssin38053 жыл бұрын
@@belikebrett what ?
@lana_3542 жыл бұрын
@@themasterssin3805 Nah it doesn't if u take the pictures on ur phone and than post it
@issavibez3942 жыл бұрын
@@themasterssin3805 it does apps don't look nice also I found so many bad reviews of that Samsung
@ed-schramm3 жыл бұрын
loved this, the s21 cameras really are amazing. if only social media would be able to handle its media & cameras the same way it does with iphone (i'm looking at you instagram).
@IVpeekaboo3 жыл бұрын
tik tok, instagram, facebook. Thats why iOS wins every single time
@medicalh79903 жыл бұрын
@@IVpeekaboo Just took from camera and share it.Must you took it from this programs? lol
@unwarranteddumbassery92633 жыл бұрын
@@medicalh7990 live filters tho
@Crushher322 жыл бұрын
Is it true that Instagram does not treat Android videos and pics like they treat apple's?
@secretstoryofthe122 жыл бұрын
@@Crushher32 I think when you look at apple they only have one camera app, one os and that's it, while android phones have tons of other stuffs, different os, camera apps, skins on top of skins and instagram simply isn't just gonna optimize their app for each of those phones. If you're using instagram a lot does this factor make you wanna switch to apple?
@cousinjuno2 жыл бұрын
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!
@TanmaySankolli3 жыл бұрын
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
@samsungyy-v2t3 жыл бұрын
That intro is priceless ✨
@krypton77133 жыл бұрын
I would give design to the s21. To he honest this mixed color looks much better than their flagship s21ultra.
@yesterdaystech863 жыл бұрын
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.
@soleil3gs3 жыл бұрын
I got both phones. I love that you pick a winner 🏆
@tSrOoCjCaEnRs73 жыл бұрын
Which one do you prefer and why?
@Miodek1743 жыл бұрын
@@tSrOoCjCaEnRs7 +1
@Im-Nayeon3 жыл бұрын
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 😅
@BaderAhmed052 жыл бұрын
hey, how is ur s21 doing so far?? cuz im confused whether to buy s21 or iphone 11
@Im-Nayeon2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@BaderAhmed052 жыл бұрын
@@Im-Nayeon thanks alot...so I'll go with s21
@Kingofdrawings08153 жыл бұрын
Thanos Purple! Why didn’t I catch that earlier 🤩
@josephpepe26073 жыл бұрын
Lame
@Carlssssxo3 жыл бұрын
Been a Galaxy user for years now....tried iPhone and always go back!
@mikkelstormhansen97333 жыл бұрын
Finally a reviewer who isn't afraid to pick a winner instead of just saying it comes down to OS preference.
@jackh33763 жыл бұрын
On your thumbnails you usually have the whole camera bump assembly jumping off the phone, why are just the lenses jumping of the S21?
@jeremyjuneau47663 жыл бұрын
How would you pop out the Samsung camera bump
@anirudhpuranik52223 жыл бұрын
Because it's just part of the phone's frame.
@pierreitz30423 жыл бұрын
Jon u d best. Intro is epic!
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@debswan52253 жыл бұрын
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.
@coolcom82963 жыл бұрын
The intro is soooooo cooooool
@Sarcasmka143 жыл бұрын
You are provided Really Quality Content video... Thanks For This Video ☺️
@og-um4tv3 жыл бұрын
Thanos Purple It is...INEVITABLE
@jon4lakers3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Jordan_McMillan3 жыл бұрын
Oh i loved the intro
@haxorinator82193 жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnDoe19xx3 жыл бұрын
Watching this on my 6s at 360p with no problem 😁😁
@abhishekbhaskar29313 жыл бұрын
Me too😂😂 but my display little broken so i wan to upgrade to 12 Pro max
@h4x0y3 жыл бұрын
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.
@thecookie26743 жыл бұрын
btw that exist on the S21 ( Variable refresh rete )
@h4x0y3 жыл бұрын
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.
@YannieD3 жыл бұрын
0:42 - this recording is turned out well Nice idea with the car
@jeffmatthewsanorjo49213 жыл бұрын
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
@trilove82853 жыл бұрын
S21 is everything!!!!!!
@RA-lh9uh3 жыл бұрын
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
@primordial74863 жыл бұрын
@@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-lh9uh3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@dancingdharamapale24133 жыл бұрын
@@RA-lh9uh trust me new to samsung.....its amazing ui experience
@rischroeder3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jon! Love the comparison.
@williamphillips22393 жыл бұрын
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!
@AMdrew3 жыл бұрын
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.
@thomasparsons31662 жыл бұрын
What did you get if you got the s21 how is it?
@AMdrew2 жыл бұрын
@@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..
@iamnajix3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this 😎
@fromann093 жыл бұрын
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!
@carolineng36073 жыл бұрын
Literally the best comparison video 👏🏼 new subscriber!
@rubzczo3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SeroxMorales3 жыл бұрын
You also forgot to mention that the base iPhone 12 only comes in 64GB (base S21 in 128GB) and also the huge and outdated bezel on top aka notch. I know it's for face recognition, but idc, it still makes the screen uglier.
@b114803 жыл бұрын
Top video as always, enjoyed it 👍
@jaagamingreview61293 жыл бұрын
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.
@theyoyoyoyoyoboi3 жыл бұрын
For me, They were either tied or I preferred A, except that night shot, that was way better on B.
@tommarshall49443 жыл бұрын
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.
@shafiambu3 жыл бұрын
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 ☹️
@slyslayer5773 жыл бұрын
thank you for this... I needed to do some last minute research
@AdityaBhoite14033 жыл бұрын
Which one did you buy ?
@jphvnet2 жыл бұрын
Images are better on the iPhone, but I prefer to keep my Android apps