S22 Ultra vs S21 Ultra vs Note 20 Ultra - We were Shocked!
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Speaker Comparison - 02:07
Display Differences - 04:29
Display Quality Compared - 06:21
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Web Browsing Speed Test - 08:56
3D Mark Wild Life Gaming - 09:28
Cellular Speed Test - 10:30
Camera Quality Comparison - 12:00
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I don't think it's a worth update. I had the note 20 ultra and now I have the s21 ultra for about 9 moths and it's still amazing. The cameras are incredible for my personal use and the cpu (exynos) never stucked
Yes, im going from an s9+ to S22 ultra, I think its worth the upgrade.
Why pay $1200 I got the same phone as this for $300 it's the Note 20 Ultra 5G
@@SoTomi87 if you don't care about the price I guess?
I had the Note 20 Ultra and Pre-ordered the S22 Ultra. Within 24 hrs it was very obvious that the upgrade was not worth it at all so I returned the S22 Ultra and kept my note. Also... SD card is sacred... The phone will have to be realllly convincing for me to let that feature go.
Don't feel like I'm missing out on anything with my Note 20 Ultra now! Great comparison video.
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Yeah same Android 12 with 4.1 Ui
@Cody Simpson Can you tell us more?
@@nabilhmidouch2019 I upgraded from the note 20 ultra to the new S22 ultra because my note got damaged. I can tell you it feels exactly the same. Ridiculously the same. Even on the hand it feels like it's the exact same phone. When using it for any games or browsing or apps it doesn't feel any faster in any way. Maybe the speeds are so fast now that you simply won't notice it unless you do benchmark tests. It's the only way to tell for me. The single only improvement that I found noticeable are the cameras but not by much. Front camera is the most noticeable for me so far. The speakers are definitely weaker now, and I absolutely hate the fact that it doesn't have the micro SD slot anymore. The Note 20 Ultra is by far the best phone I've had and tbh I wish I didn't had to upgrade it. Anyone with a Note 20 Ultra should do just fine for 2 more years imo. I don't think anyone should be upgrading until the S24 Ultra or whatever the name is going to be. Forgot to mention, the battery life is definitely noticeable on the new S22 Ultra, but I'm not sure if it's because it's a larger battery or because my Note 20 Ultra had less health by the time it got damaged
You miss 120hz on 1440p
Shorter, wider, thicker, no micro SD, and weaker speakers. I will keep my Note 20 Ultra another year.
Nice of you
@@Ehsan.Amirii lol 😂 what?
I don't know. I've got both and it seems that the S22 Ultra is much louder than the Note 20 Ultra.
@@The_Kirk_Lazarus do you have a snapdragon or exynos variant?
@@xalvarez07 I've got the snappiest dragon a boy can find. But I do not like the lack of an SD card for this phone. And it does feel thick as can be. But with a 5000 mAh battery that charges pretty darn quickly I can't complain too much.
note 20 ultra sd 865+ variant is still beast of a performer, it looks so stylish even better than most of the 2022 flagship phones.. i am the person who upgrade the phone every year(i also have 13 pro max) but this time i am keeping this note and have no plans to upgrade..i love note 20ultra more than any device I've used till date
Its old now and the camera isnt that great either
@Joseph Jose this means u know nothing about technologies
My favorite note ever
@@sandeshraut1 the camera is still a beast on the note 20 ultra
@@JosephAlukka umm it's great, well of course it was 2020. It still be great to 2025.
Saw somebody on Reddit recommending to change EQ settings: "Second thing, I found that the sound of my s21 ultra was a bit better than my s22 ultra, I've checked the equalizer inside of mu s21U and adjusted my s22u to the same EQ, I barely noticed the difference now. Here's how I've put my equalizer (link)." The link led to a screenshot where it shows: 250Hz boosted by 3 levels 500 and 1KHz boosted by 2 levels 4K, 8K + 16KHz lowered by 2 levels All other frequencies left at 0dB change. Other commenters after trying this said that it sounded near-identical to S21 Ultra especially after turning on Dolby Atmos - give it a try!
So basically in raw performance it's louder ,but if u tune em the same...they sound alike?
The Samsung equaliser is very bad… when you boost a certain frequency all the others get reduced apart from that one, giving the impression of a change in sound, but by doing so you loose a lot in loudness and in sound all around.
Who upgrade after 1 year or 1 year and half ? I still have my S8 and finally preoredred the S22ultra If you change your phone every year you will not feel any difference . But changing it every 4 or 5 years is the treat
Same. Its a nice upgrade from my s9+
9:45 Unlimited mode is not about limiting fps, it’s an off-screen test so that the screen resolution (and other stuff) doesn’t affect the performance
Thank you for the speaker comparison!! So many reviewers never even talk about the speakers and that is really important to me even more so than the cameras. The cameras now days are all pretty good imo. I mean none of the cameras are really going to give you a bad picture.
I like design of cameras on S21 Ultra more than on S22 Ultra
Ya me also
Agreed
Way better
Disagree. I had the S21 Ultra and now I have the S22 Ultra, and the camera design is so much better. I hated that extra block of material just slapped on there. Yes, they did do well to have it melt into the frame, but I still didn't like it. Also, the S22 Ultra is much more balanced and the top-heavyness is gone.
Literally the only reason why I won't upgrade lol
Was going to upgrade from my S10 plus to the S22 ultra but got a crazy deal on a S21 ultra 5g 256gb for 380! Going to wait until next years!
Where did you get that deal?
@@coolfern37520On the app called offer up! Then got insurance from my carrier.
I just got my first ever flagship android and I never regret getting the note 20 ultra! The looks, things it can do and the chipset! People this phone is far ahead on its time
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Note series is love, has always been this way since the days of note 1 which was launched in 2011
Welcome to the wonderful life of Android!!
@@evansbenjamin3309 who are you referencing?
@@vickil.robinson4208 whoever isn't just gonna sit by the sideline and applaud Elon Musk for hitting $22,000 every minute return on his multiple bitcoin investment, but rather bold enough to give investment in crypto currency a try instead of saving money in the bank without any real profit year after year.
Good video as always, I don't like benchmark's it doesn't really reflect date to date usage
I went with the S22 Ultra after having my Note 9 for over 4 years. The only things I'm gonna miss are my sd card slot and the fingerprint scanner being on the back instead of the front. It's kind of annoying how the high end body glove case with built in screen protector make the finger print circle visible. I have to get used to that I reckon. Kind of a dumb placement in my opinion to put something visible with the waterproof phone cases on the screen. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I haven't found a case that provides this much protection that hides the fingerprint circle yet.
and the iris scanner works well too note 9 really is the last true note
I have a Note 9, and it still works well, but I'm contemplating upgrading. I do site surveys and projects at power generating facilities, so I really need the pen and camera to do my job, so an integrated pen is a must. I do not play games, or watch movies on my phone... The Note 20 is half the price of the S22 Ultra- but I usually purchase refurbished phones that are 2-3 years out from their release date- so I'm ok not having the latest and greatest. I'm thinking about future-proofing myself a bit though, as my Note 9 no longer receives security updates. Any comments or advice since you just made this same move? Thanks in advance!
@@arau8310 go for the s22 ultra as soon as the s23 ultra is released, because the price will drop! I paid too much for this phone.
I personally think that the S21 ultra(S21 line in general) has one of the best,if not the best camera layouts/modules on any smartphone...It melts into the sides of the phone making it look so unique..
It's pretty cool. I have the s21 Ultra, but do prefer the 22
@@cameronbosch1213 be that as it may , durability is also a measure of design , and after seeing the 22 Ultra dropped on its back from a low height it failed miserably, yet the S21 Ultra was leagues ahead in this area .
It's subjective. I prefer the camera layout of S22 Ultra.
Absolutely
@@cameronbosch1213 it makes it thick where it doesnt matter, i personally use the camera bump for grip both when i hold it portrait and landscape, that bump is very useful
Damn, this is by far the best comparaison video I have ever seen ...such a killer job !
This is the best comparison of these models I've seen. Great job!!!
I personally think that the cers housing on the S21 ultra is clearly the best looks wise and protection wise.
To me, display and sound wise, its like this: 1 note 20 u 2 s21 u 3 s22u (shame)
Agree 100% that block has saved my lens from breaking several times. I didn't like it at 1st but now I see it offers protection. Very happy with this phone.
@@ancientslav4863 nah the note and S21 are equal
@ancientslav4863 note 20ultra in December 2023,is it worth to by?
As a Note 20 Ultra 5G user this reinforces my decision to wait until Samsung releases something truly better. It's a great phone that hasn't slowed down at all for the year and a half I've used it. In a way Samsung is being their own worst enemy by making phones so capable there isn't much reason to replace them often.
While my Exynos Note 20 Ultra 5G's battery is draining super fast and the machine will be slightly warmer when am on the 5G network. (Singapore - Singtel here.)
@@VictorChong0520 yeah, mind is the US Snapdragon version. I rarely get 5g, or home town doesn't have it yet. So only when I travel. I haven't noticed what effect it had on battery life, which is the only thing about the phone that isn't great.
Those with older phones will upgrade...Note 8, 9 maybe...it s the smart way...3 gen at least between phones
That's an awful way to see it. Phones are not something you should be upgrading every generation, so these small incremental changes are enough for people who still have note 10s or lower phones. These new editions are not for you.
@@Gatitasecsii That doesn't even make sense 🤔🤔🤷🏽♀️.
Loved this review!!! Great work guys! 👍
I was keeping up with you with my own benchmarks for my Note 10 plus phone as your video played. My results wasn't too bad of course my scores were behind the three phones that you tested. Thank you for the informative video. I'm going to hold on to my Note 10 plus for another year or two. 😎
Note 10plus snapdragon is it worth in 2023?
I love my S22 ultra I did have a S21 ultra and I dont really ever miss it. I can deal with the sligtly worse speakers since I mainly use headphones and speakers. With astigmatism the slightly darker screen dosen't hurt my eyes as much. But the S21 ultra is a really great phone but I did want the built in S-pen so that's why I upgraded.
The S21 U definitely has the best camera design 😎
Nah
Great video. I have the Note 20 Ultra and didn't see enough of a difference to justify upgrading. Ur comparison further confirms that. Thanks
Consider the decrease in value of note 20 ultra. It's 800 dollar trade in credit now. Another year, it drops to 550 or 600.
@@Dr.Puntable I agree but again not enough of a difference. Sure it's a better camera but next year's will better and the next year's. I don't personally need the fastest/ best processor to talk, text, and watch the occasional KZhead video. It's great marketing that makes people feel the urge to upgrade when companies are only offering minimal improvements
@@blacar3270 S22 u is more like a note 20 ultra refresh. Samsung really fucked up. And given the sound of the note 20 u is supperior to the new s22u, damn...wtf samsung..
Yeah hang on to that Note man, I def am. Last one they'll make, and to be the best they actually have to BEAT the best..period.
I just got one doubt for the hdr test... at 5:03 we can see that the note 20 ultra screen mode is vivid and s21 ultra is natural, and it'll make difference at that test, or am I wrong?
A good comparison! Btw, if you want to make the brightness brighter on the S22 Ultra, turn auto brightness off and then turn extra brightness on. And do not switch the performance mode to maximum, just leave them on optimised.
I tried that as well but it's still lower brightness in hdr videos than note 20 ultra.. It's even lower than note 10 plus.. Note 20 ultra had the highest regardless
@@cameronbosch1213 I hope it gets fixed soon
We did try that. Extra brightness on as well.
I have both s22 ultra and note 20 ultra, s22 is most definitely brighter than the previous note phones
@@parminderkhehra imma also throw in my note 10 plus just to also say, you're a bold faced liar on all accounts sir
Huge thanks for the efforts put on the content
Amazing review, thanks a lot! You covered a lot of stuff.
I own the GS22 Ultra and upgraded from the GS21 Ultra...this doesn't feel like an upgrade outside of the S Pen. The dim screen is an issue especially with Netflix. A ton of apps aren't formatted for the new screen size. The cameras, screen, and battery life are the same as last year but I'm going to keep it. The S Pen, updated modem, and fast charging are must have changes that I need. Samsung is offering an $850 trade in credit so the upgrade was cheap.
Are you owning the exynoss model?
What are you talking about?! I come from an S20 Ultra and the ALL apps that I use are perfectly correct on the S22 Ultra! (I don't know about games as I almost don't play). Mine are Exynos versions. I got mine on 19th February and on 25th I received a new firmware update (I noticed no differences between both). I have the Brightness on auto and I notice no dim screen in no situations. When I play video it plays as bright or brighter than my S20 Ultra. There must be different devices........
@@ohyea2k349 yep very true, at the beginning s21 series had the same issues
@@ricarmig great to hear that. My father also still using the s20u with the exynos model. The only issue is with the heat, it always heat quite hot
@@ericreynard7320 Yeah my s21 overheat when I first got after the 2nd major update it run cool, software can do a lot these days.
7:35 The SG22 display may appear slightly dimmer, but those colours look so much more natural to me. Take a look at the detail in the sky compared to the other two displays. It's almost like looking at one HDR display and two displays without HDR.
Yes
Just to let you know, the processing speed setting doesn't affect gaming.
This is the same thing i have noticed about , when i saw s22 ultra in Samsung's store i found it's display bit dimmer as compared with Note 20 ultra which i have currently ... I ignored considering that maybe because it's a demo unit .. but after watching your comparison video , it's cleared... Thanks
Great video Max! I'm sticking to my Note 20 Ultra. It has better speakers, micro SD slot and better haptic motor!
Yes although the note s20 ultra did have problems in my case. The camera did not want to focus for some reason and it got slow overtime. I dont have that problem with my s20 FE 5G. I did buy the s22 ultra to see how it is. The note s20 ultra was beautiful though and good speakers. I have not yet my s22 ultra so I cant say what the difference is really since I used the note 20 ultra for a long time I could say.
@@-_YouMayFind_- I think it is that 108mp sensor in Note 20 Ultra not able to focus and Samsung learned it very quickly. Still upset that my IPhone 12 mini takes better picture up close than my Note 20 Ultra but I love this phone so much. The only way for our phones to focus up close is to use 2.0 x zoom.
exactly
S22 ultra is much better note 20 ultra is a old ass 2 year phone what do you mean it's a big upgrade !
@@Alanleme12345 Just because it's newer does not mean better. I have the 20 ultra, which has internal storage, and I'm heavily into content, so it means I can use media cards, not stuff the phone itself with data. I do not care about the camera being better, because I have actual cameras made for professional stills/video. I still have my Note 3,which has removeable battery, and I changed the battery to some insane 10Ma battery, or something like that, which lasts a week. It has an IR Blaster, Internal storage, and i find that to be the best camera I ever had on a phone. These new phones react more quickly, yet it's not like It's that much of a big deal. My OnePlus phones have a smoother OS and the battery life smashes The Notes, for way less money .I do not get caught up in brands, I get what I need, so I have both, instead of all that childish squabbling on YT about this vs. that.
If pause at minute 11:33 you can notice that is not a 5G the speed test clearly say LTE even when the phone is showing you that you’re on 5G 😑.
I have the European versions of an S22 Ultra + S20 ultra (goes to my wife) and since I bought the S20 Ultra the software had been improving massively everything from the start; So despite with the start firmware, the S22 Ultra is much brighter outside (auto mode is the one that allows 1750 nit) and already faster, the battery lasts much longer and the pencil is great. So comparing phones that had 1 to 2 years of firmware upgrades with one with the original one makes less sense. Samsung usually puts settings from the old model and needs 6 to 12 months to fine-tune the newer one. Which makes me believe that in 1 year the cameras and 3D performance will be what they promise. Moreover: the S22 Ultra is no upgrade for the S21 Ultra but for older models. And it does much more than an iPhone. So CPU or 3D performance on a phone is of a much less interest.
I agree with this
Thanks for you comments. I hate these types of reviews just for the things you pointed out. My Note 20 bike on a motorcycle ride and I had to order the 22 Ultra to replace. I'm sure it will work out fine when I get.
What do you thing upgrading from note 9 note 20 ultra or add more cash and buy 22 ultra ?
You thinks its still worth a Note 20 when it comes to firmware?
Amazing video, greatly appreciate the work you put in to this. Thank you!
I live in the UK and have had my note 20 ultra for about 15 months. It was an imported handset from Hong Kong with the snapdragon chip set and is in immaculate condition. Battery life is great for me as I use it as a music device at work. That dolby atmos is Absolutely awesome with our without headphones! I will not be 'upgrading' as only difference really is a little bit more speed from the s22 and a better camera set up but not enough there to justify a switch of handset.
How did you buy it?
Loved your very complete review as always, thanks for comparing the Note 20 Ultra too ! Just wanted to show appreciation for what you guys do for us and i hope we reach the million subs very soon ;) Also your 5G speeds are so weird !!! I live in France and my hometown LTE from a Galaxy Note 10 series are over what you have at 200mbps download and 40-50mbps upload But i'm sure inside it's more so the wifi 6e speeds in the future that may differ more from something like the wifi 6 i have access to... as it's much more convient at least for me with around 900mbps down and 500 up at the moment but anyways... I hope y'all have a great day and keep making lovely content for us 😎💪
Was waiting for the S22U for a long time. Somehow still very happy with my Note10+ even though battery took a hit. Actually might wait another year to see what's coming up, and to make the investment worth it with the prices they are going for nowadays...
Same here. Rocking my Note 10+ 5G. Awesome phone. I want the S22U (Note 22U) but from my perspective I can wait for the next S/Note 23 to drop.
Did you keep the adapative brightness on or off after the first display test? Did you test the s22 with the adaptive opțion off for the outside and the video test?
Thanks for showing the phone side by side especially in terms of the width and length. Not many reviewer does that and i was looking for that conparison. However, if possibe can you comment on the curviture of note 20 ultra vs s22 ultra. Is it the same or one have more curve than the other. Thanks.
It’s darker in hdr due to ambient levels of light so the s22 ultra doesn’t get as bright unless the ambient light increases. If just software limitations. They stated this was the case in their event
Even if that was the case that is not really a justifiable reason for it to look worse.
@@fallenblizzard2441 it doesn’t look worse that’s purely subjective
@@mharro88 By worse I was referring it to being dimmer not the actual quality of the picture, and from that stand point it's worse. There is no reason to defend that and you shouldn't either.
@@fallenblizzard2441 S22 ultra looks better, I saw them in person. The darks look darker and clearer and the lighter colours look brighter. He has the settings wrong, there's even an extra bright setting which is literally blindingly bright. Pretty sure has the best sunlight readability. I have the13 pro max so I compared it to that, and in all honesty it's far brighter
@@aimlessali1 He literally had extra brightness turned on for the S22 Ultra and it still lost. The S22 Ultra should be better but in this video it is worse, that's it.
I love my s21 ultra! Best phone I've ever had, and I think it looks amazing
No offence. Looks like shit to me
Has the actual display changed? Are the screens the same when you look at them? Any visible improvements?
Sept 20th 2022, coming from a Note 10+ , I just ordered a new Note 20 U from a private seller with Amazon 3mo warranty unlocked for $699. 512gb +1tb chip = 1512gb. I own a 45w charger , I've just had the Note 10 for two years now, and I felt like maybe before anything happens I should get the LAST OF THE BEST 👌 SD. You look warmer in all the photos 📸 in the Note 20U. Settings can be adjusted easily. Thanks for the review. The non SD is a scam imo, to not just take your data but make you pay for your own photos monthly, that's crazy!
Louder doesn't mean better sound quality. Also I don't listen to my phone while it's lying on a desk for the most part. I also turn Dolby off. Volume at maximum volume also introduces compression. It's not really the most accurate test imo. But I guess it fits most people's "brighter louder bigger is better" analysis
what a pretentious analysis of his review. It clearly sounds way worse, nonexistent bass and tinny highs. It's objectively bad likely due to maybe not having the proper software yet or just smaller speakers to accommodate for the 5000mh battery and pen support. yall meat ride samsung too much, this was just a bad phone with barely any improvements and in some areas, even worse than its previous iterations.
After the most recent update, my s22 ultra is performing outstanding. Many bugs including audio, camera, and software issues were fixed for me in the update. My apps are more stable with no crashes and all around software seems more responsive and snappy. Another thing to note is the new haptic vibrator in the phone. Vibrations feel more distinct, similar to a joycon controller, just less intense. I have no complaints with my s22 ultra now. This is one of the best Note/S phones I've ever owned.
what about battery life??
How long will you be able to get updates on the S 20 Note Ultra? Is the glass stronger on the newer Phs???
So happy you did this review! Thank-you!
I'm definitely keeping my note 20 ultra for another 1 yr minimum. s22 ultra brings nothing for me to upgrade.
I just got the 22 ultra from s10plus and I'll definitely take a decibel quieter for an extra 500mA battery. It literally lasts all day with almost constant use.
I'm in the same boat and I'm wondering if I will keep it. The cameras and the modem and s-pen are the only reasons I'm even considering changing out my s10 plus. I got the 12gb ram and 1tb black ceramic.. and other than the ugly front cameras the s10 plus is my favorite phone of all time right now
@@abdomination the s10 is a beast for sure however I never liked the finger print scanner on the front screen. I thought it was better on the s8 and 9. As far as the 22 ultra, I couldn't pass up the Verizon $800 off promo for trading in my s10. They even took it with cracks on the back glass so I'm only paying $12 for 36 months for it. I had the Note 9 and s9 at the same time for free when I worked for Verizon and the S-pen really is a game changer. I mostly love that I can use it to take photos 20 feet away from the phone and control the zoom and scroll through options. No more pulling my hair out trying to get my crazy family and friends to pose for the timer or handing my phone to a stranger to get us all in it 😆Other than that, the squareness and bigger screen were the only differences. The camera lense placement is much nicer and the 20x zoom on the 22 blows the s10 away. I think Apple always had better zoom resolution until now, 20x on s22 is probably the sharpest you'll find for awhile. I'd say if you can get a good deal on it, treat yourself!
@@daveaf5281 yeah the s9 plus is my most favorite form factor of all time.. I like the smaller size the physical fingerprint reader.. motorola got the most amazing ones now. heartbeat sensor,, iris scanner front led notifications etc.. I was using my s9 plus until it broke and I had been tempted to get it fixed a long time.. now it's kind of just used as an alternative dex
Best on youtube !, good work guys it definitely pays off. 😎
Best review I've seen so far about this three devices!
I did not upgrade my note 20 ultra to both the s21 ultra or the s22 ultra. However, I will upgrade to the new S23 Ultra, since i had my Note 20 Ultra for 3 years now!
I'm thinking about doing the same. I'll decide when the s23u is out but have no issue keeping my note another year if it comes down to it.
S23U will have overclocked SD 8 GEN 2 chip Its performance would be definitely amazing Go for it
@@ariprinpsei I totally agree with you on that statement! Overclocked 8 gen 2 processor means thst the S23U will be a true beast!!! But the thing i am looking forward to is the 200MP Camera!!
But is it broken?
@@diogoandrade6894 No it isnt broken... But I want something new and better!!!
Note 20 ultra 5g user here. Will wait for next year. Great comparison 👏 👍 👌 🙌
excellent video of the devices side by side👏🏼👌🏼 I really wanted to know which one has the best display image quality, contrast, color, sharpness etc... I have Note 20 Ultra and I think its colors are a little unbalanced because of the white being bluish! my s9+ has better colors and contrast than the Note. I was thinking of switching to the s22 Ultra but is it worth it???
Great vid. Good to see they are getting rid if that screen curve. waste if time for note taking and media consumption. And damages easily. Im getting the S22Ultra for sure. Alot if the negative stuff will be ironed out in firmware updates.
watching from my s21 ultra. and I'm sticking to s21 ultra. great comparison. thanks
I personally prefer the s21 ultra speaker to both of em, i prefer louderness and a little less of depth to overwhelmingly deep and bassy sound.
I the same
Great video well explained like the Channel and content 👍
You mentioned the fingerprint was improved from software updates which is true, but also past the note 20 they increased the size of the fingerprint reader which also had a hand in it.
I'm still using my Galaxy Note 9, and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Just got a Note 20 Ultra. The speaker test you did,, confirmed what I suspected. I made the right choice getting a Note 20 Ultra.
I find this extra interesting, I have the Note 20 Ultra. Bought the S22 Ultra and after a day of testing it out I decided to return it due to most of what's being tested here.
I own a Note 8 and also returned S22 Ultra after a day. It was the Exynos, yayx. I mean, it is better, just not 1443 EUR better. I'm not paying this much money to wait 1 second for a menu when you pull the pen. Especially when Americans don't have to, and for the same money. That's just in a bad taste.
I had ultra 22 and found the video playback on Netflix and other streaming to be so much dimmer than s20 Fe. I was unable to fix it with all the same tricks the reviewer used. It would not allow me to brighten the picture out of app. So disappointing for the price and not something I could compromise on. I had to return and now thinking of buying the note 20 ultra - how is video playback (particularly Netflix/TV streaming) on terms of brightness on the note?
@@lissyboo8878 well do you have it natural? It's brighter in Vivid. And i don't get how it's dim to some on s22 but i don't have that phone. I keep it half bright anyways except sunlight
Great video, Really missed the battery comparison, I have N20U right now the only reason to change to S22 is the battery performance increase.
I have been looking to upgrade from my old Samsung Galaxy Note 8, a phone which has served me very well, but the time had come, after looking at the improvements offered, I chose the Note 20 Ultra, the difference between performance and features of the 3 devices is minimal, but the Note 20 Ultra still comes with an SD memory card slot, that and I got it for £550 refurbished compared to £1150+ for the S22 Ultra new or £550 for the S21 Ultra refurbished but no slot for the S Pen and no SD card slot, the Note 20 ultra 5g wins hands down for me, and in bronze it still looks cool, oh and it still has a great S Pen.
For those who wandered in here who already own an s21 Ultra and are now considering the s23 ultra, I would say I had the same general feelings that the test in this video had between the s21 & s22. I ended up returning the s23 ultra right before the deadline. No regrets. Update: I ended up getting the unlocked 1tb 12gb ram version for $1400, plus an additional $600 off for my s21 ultra. Worth it.
Which service do you use
@R3alRecognizeR3al verizon, the cell reception is worse than the s21 ultra. Noticeably. But still great phone otherwise.
(HDR part) Brighter does not make better image. I prefer the dimmer s22u, colour seems more accurate and less saturated to me.
Was looking for this very comment
Most people don't seem to be able to analyse things beyond bigger brighter louder etc
Regarding speaker, I really believe that it is due to unit to unit variances rather than model to model. i've had identical phones and laptops and speakers have significant differences in quality from unit to unit. not sure why.
This is a REAL comparison. Excellent job
My only concern with keeping my Note 20 Ultra is future updates. Otherwise MicroSD, decent cameras and plenty fast.
What happen if there is no updates?
@@duvanlozano5574 then you are stuck with whatever version of Android you have with no future updates
I noticed that the Note 20 and S22 Ultra were only on LTE for the Speedtest app.
There's a glitch in the sound when a notification comes through the volume goes down and doesn't rise untill another notification. I'll be watching something and notification comes through and the volume will increase..... this happened when the latest update came out. I've had the same prob with my tab S7 plus.
For the camera test, I believe it was the s22 that was better. While dark, the s22 is way more detailed. I looks to me that it took in more light to define the selfie picture allowing the cruve of the shrit to show. It also showed that the light in the background was a reflection, then when at first glace from s20 it looked like a light. To sum up, it gave more clarity to the background of the image.
It's important to note that the note20 can't do wqhd and 120fps at same time. The others can.
It will if you use Bixby routines you can have both refresh rates at wqhd
It’s important to note , there is no SD card on the 22 Ultra , no accessories in the box , it has a more delicate design , and the speaker volume appears to be less !
@@juniorthornton3819 i dont think so this works! Bcz note 20 ultra dont support that. If i am wrong enlighten me!
@Aakash Kaushal I think sakitech had a video or Jimmy is promo. I never did it cuz I was looking to save battery.
@@cameronbosch1213 there's definitely a 512gb version as well as a 1TB
@3:30 i notice Dolby Atmos makes my S22 Ultra's sound more tighter, and in turn, 10% quieter. i upgraded from the S20+, and these speakers are soooooo much more crisper and louder for sure. i know this video is from 7 months ago and don't know if they fixed anything with updates, but yeah i definitely feel the phone has loud speakers.
Waiting for this type of vedio... thanx buddy ✌🏻☺
Very nice video of comparing the three different units. Given the history of what Samsung has done, the results were not really surprising. If one considers Sumsung push towards their foldable phones, having some kind of big upgrade did not seem likely. Like others, I'm disappointed in the SD card storage expansion slot. Many phone carriers only offer one version of a phone, and it's not the one with max storage. This forces people have to have use cloud storage or offload to USB C thumb drives or PC. Nevermind that apps, especially games, are getting larger. Many people the storage limitation effects their pictures and videos. I personally did not get this other than maybe for battery, but storage is something people want and need by and large. I did not like it, but I understood removing phone chargers and 3.5mm ports since people already had phone charges from other devices and switching to Bluetooth devices. Samsung should had all more Bluetooth codecs to allow people to take advantage of higher quality headphones, which would increase the demand for better quality content from popular streaming services. I'll most likely be keeping the Note 20 for a while hoping Samsung will bring back the SD card slot. I do hope they keep developing and improving the DEX. Although still pretty niche feature. I think it has the most potential to create another shift in smartphone design or features, especially with things like lapdocks or other on the go computing needs. For many, it literally could replace their desktop needs. Get a new phone, get an upgrade on the laptop or desktop.
The S22 ultra just released. I think it's best to wait for updates that can fix most of the audio and software issues. I have the s22 ultra green and im enjoying it. Being able to utilize WQHD + 120hz with a battery that lasts all day is making the phone enjoyable to use. I upgraded from note 20 ultra and I like the s22 ultra camera A LOT more 👌🏽
I also noticed when playing around with the ultra and pixel 6 pro at a store that when watching KZhead vids the pixel was more detailed/brighter even though the ultra nips it in resolution by just a bit. I was confused, thought maybe the chip on the pixel was better utilized, but I didn't know they could improve it with just an update. I really like the look of the ultra🤤 and the phone is plenty loud as it is, not sure why you would want everyone around you to hear what you're watching/listening to
cant fix audio issues with updates
@@RaoulRamsaran this is not true.
Did you try dolby atmos then auto.
@@marufio yes I've tried this. Still waiting on that first software update 🙄🤦🏽♂️
You didn't demo the vibration motor issue on the 22 against the 21 and 20. Looking forward to that video
Had the s22 ultra received any major updates before this video was shot, or was it still running in release software with a few security updates? That matters.
Still rocking a note 10 plus. Was interested in upgrading to s21 ultra or s22 ultra. But the more I research the more I loose interest.
Rip off downgrade from my10+ ....128 no sd/ 8 ram, wth ¿ even though my son gave me s22 ultra, I’m so not excited about switching over, 10+ still awesome since day.
@@thuandao4243 yea my Note 10 plus is still running strong. I was thinking about the regular s22 as my daily but still keep my note but nah lol
I doubt if the s22 Ultra has been fine-tuned yet by Samsung. Wait until it's updated.
This^^ most youtune reviewers are not it or prgrammers..there's software updates..they make huge difference
@@asmokingp3005 then why charge 1200 for an unfinished product with no expandable memory and charger not included?
@@andrewn924 because everyone else is getting away with it
@@williepeterson3318 Yeah until they stop, I won't be buying. I drew the line at the headphone jack and I'm not going to compromise further for the sake of "improvement." Samsung had my money because they weren't Apple, now what's the difference?
@@andrewn924 your right I was the same way I still can't believe they took the charger and headphones out
Appreciate this video comparison. Helped me to decide on the phone that best fits me. Thank you.
I dont know, just switched from N20U to S22U (Exynos) and the phone is way smoother, with much better battery life. I have not noticed the display to be less bright when watching video (did you turn on the "bright" option for video?) and while I cannot speak for loudness of the speakers before watching this video I have thought to myself several times "wow, these speakers sound a lot more spacious or stereo or what". so while I dont want to contradict your experience, mine is quite the opposite.
My dude Note 20 5G Ultra still throwin hands like a champ 💯..thanks for the top notch review and testing, prob just saved me $1300 bux. Will never understand why they walked away from the Note..smh.
Saved you 1300 bux mf you could trade in 💀
They didn't walked away they combined both
Cost of production obviously. Cheaper cost for them to produce and it shows
@@killersentra Yeah killer prob the biggest main thing...the S doesn't look anywhere near as premium either you're right.
6:19 The latest iPhones max out at 1000 nits outdoors, and the previous iPhones maxed out at 800, not 1200. There's a notable difference between the 13 Pros and previous iPhones, however, and that is the iPhone 13 Pro won't ever reach 1000 nits in manual mode, it'll only reach that under high ambient brightness (haven't seen enough info yet on if 1000 nits is reached if you turn off auto brightness and get under bright sunlight, meaning if the ambient sensor is active and affects the results even in manual mode), whereas previous iPhones reached 800 nits in both high ambient light in auto mode and normal conditions in manual mode, and that's because the 1000 nit mode is a dedicated high brightness mode that only works under high ambient brightness. In Anandtech's test in auto brightness mode in a dark environment when you max out the brightness the screen will scale up to 625 nits, in manual mode it'll go up to 853 nits, while in manual mode in a bright environment it'll offer the full 1059 nits.
It's the end of December, 2022 and I'm still rocking a Note 9!
I love the way S21 ultra looks and performs. I like the fact of if I want to use the S pen I can
The Note 20 has the S pen, too.
@@saintmay1952 yes sir it does
5:58 brightness is linear, not exponential. That’s why in a more dim environment, you will notice a difference but outside, not much difference will be noticed, although it definitely helps. For example (not to scale), if you go from 10db to 20 db of sound, the loudness will double(200% increase) but if you go from 10 nits to 20 nits, it’s only increased by half (50%)
You have your math wrong. 3 dB is double in power of a Sound Pressure Wave. 10 dB is a factor of 10.
At 1:05, you say the S21 supports the pen, but does not have it built-in. What does that mean?
Basically, you can use an S Pen on the S21U - but it doesn't have one built into it (that pops out) like the Note 20U and S22U
About the S22 ultra speakers, I did notic that it's not as loud as my brother's S21FE, but it has a better dolby atmos feeling, you feel like the sound is going into your ears like if you were wearing buds or something, it's strange feeling, you really can't tell untill you try it yourself, and I agree that the speakers meant to spread the sound not focus it, but it depends on own reference, for me I prefer it how it's.
I can confirm the speaker on the S22U is worse than the Note 20U unfortunately. If you've got a S21U you definitely shouldn't upgrade unless your having some issue.
I immediately noticed the speaker on the S22 Ultra wasn't nearly as good as the s21 ultra
I thought the s21 ultra was better too
Great video. Three years later, I'm still using my N20U.
I forgot how good your videos are.I just subscribed.✌
Yeah idk why the s22 ultra speakers are lacking in like all the videos I've seen I remember when they made a lot of their phones louder with a software update a few years ago I wonder if they can make it better
Yes, that's right. Since the Note 4 (and S7 edge, S8, S9 plus, S20 ultra etc..) Samsung seems to use old drivers and after release starts doing the updates to the new drivers and settings. My S20 Ultra got almost monthly good updates and after 1 year a huge update that improved speed, battery life and a lot camera's performance. So I expect with the S22 Ultra. I'm very happy with it (with the S20 Ultra also but battery life is shameful)
sorry no
Nope, eq can't change the lack of hardware, Galaxy s9 has more bass than s21u so idk what is samsung doing...
Saw somebody on Reddit recommending to change EQ settings: "Second thing, I found that the sound of my s21 ultra was a bit better than my s22 ultra, I've checked the equalizer inside of mu s21U and adjusted my s22u to the same EQ, I barely noticed the difference now. Here's how I've put my equalizer (link)." The link led to a screenshot where it shows: 250Hz boosted by 3 levels 500 and 1KHz boosted by 2 levels 4K, 8K + 16KHz lowered by 2 levels All other frequencies left at 0dB change. Other commenters after trying this said that it sounded near-identical to S21 Ultra especially after turning on Dolby Atmos - give it a try!
@@mark012498 Thanks mine will be coming in the mail in the morning if it's not as good as what I'm used to on my Note 10+ I'll keep those settings in mind that will hopefully get it back on par. Crazy that this is even an issue
I definitely think the S21 Ultra has the best design and in-hand feel. Love it!!
No... the camera bump is super ugly
@@MrBon3sz no, it looks so nice and makes it look absolutely stunning. Definitely sets it apart from other phone manufacturers. I said... I think that the S21 Ultra's design is their best and I absolutely LOVE it. Many tech KZheadrs agree with me. Including Marques Brownlee. So there's that... 👋🏻
@@davidberggg mkbhd doesn't know anything about tech lol
@@najeebshah. exactly! totally clueless 😉😂
Agreed I've seen all s21 ultra is definitely better designed
I think your average person would trade overall loudness for a more clear sound and better sound separation, which the s22 sounds like it has. Could be wrong tho.
What about the antennas and reception in rural areas which ones work better stronger?
this might be the perfect time to pickup the s21 ultra while you can still get one 🤔