Samsung has stepped up their software update game over the past few years, but the main reason I steered clear of Android devices for sometime were the brutally slow release cycle for updates or the latest Android OS issues with devices purchased through specific mobile carriers and the slow rollout. However companies like Samsung, Google and Apple have abandoned these older but still great devices like the Note 20 Ultra or even my S22 Ultra which will soon only receive Android 15 as the last OS update and will continue to receive security updates for 2 more years. They force customers to upgrade and know exactly what they are doing, these devices could still be supported if the would choose to do so but as long as we keep upgrading they will continue to kill off older devices that realistically could still function longer if supported through software updates.
I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultra 5G and i still love it and works like it is a brand new phone and does everything a Samsung Galaxy 24 ultra except the AI features that's not a deal breaker i get some AI stuff like when i google something i get AI information great video i agree with everything you said! Thanks for the video
I miss the SD and the 3.5m headphone jack. There was a time when the Note series of phones did everything and had everything but the tech review ppl on the net b*tched that the phone had to much blot so Samsung listened to them and now we dont even get a charging brick 😒
I've been using a note 9 as my main phone since it came out but just recently started using the note20 ultra... For me the note20 ultra is the last note phone but the note9 will forever be Samsung's G.O.A.T phone. I really didn't want to let it go but thenote20 ultra is a definite upgrade
i think they explained the haptic feedback. They basically turned the thing differently. It use to be side to side and now its top to bottom or something along those lines. So you can feel it more in your pocket but less when its out. I still think its dumb tho
I've been using the S21 Ultra for two years. Love it. In May, I got a used Note 20 Ultra from Amazon. Put my sim card and a 512gb SD card in it. Have been using it since. That said, I do love my S21U also and for me personally, it is better in most ways. Different experience though with an S device and Note.
Sorry about what I am about to say, if it offends you😔, to me, if a phone doesn't have SD card expansion, I don't look at it as a favorable phone to me, do you know how many Gb, a 4k or 8k video takes? It's a lot of space, so if it's not a note 20 or s20 ultra and below, i can never never buy except I have a second phone with a memory card expansion, the removal of the SD card expansion and the headphone jack was a no no for me 😢 Quick edit :Stay safe y'all and promote love and peace
no sd card isnt really a problem if 1tb version of phone is cheap. the problem comes out when 1tb is over 2k usd when you can buy sd card so much cheap
@@Rr-j4x 🤔 🤔 🤔, you really have a point there, i agree to an extent, but if i am to choose between a cheap good phone with inbuilt ROM of 1tb or a slightly expensive good phone with an expandable SD card support, I think I will go with the latter cause the external SD card support is a whole innovation of its own, it makes the phone really diverse, but I must admit you made a very good point, I never thought before
@@mac-castleprime i understand but our choice is to buy old flagship like note20u or the latest. if youre ok with flagship thats completely fine. the thing companies doesnt always listen they copied this from apple. to have more profit so if you want the latest youre gonna have to go with 512gb which is already expensive. they really need to lower down the 512gb and 1tb
My best guess on the reason to haptics aren't as good would be to save on battery life? But yeah man i get it haptics are everything for me that's why i use & love pixel & iPhone ❤
I have a like new S20 Plus that’s great, prefect display too, but it no longer is receiving security updates so I’m too worried about using it as my main phone anymore. What’s your thoughts on that, sir? I don’t know how to do any custom roms either.
my note 20 ultra acting strange and slow after the august security update 3 days ago. its sluggish that tap on screen wont working even after restarting the phone. did anybody had the same problem?
@venonleewarren280, I'm stuck in-between Note 20ultra and S21 ultra. I don't really know which one to go for. I'm currently using the Note 10plus. Which one will you recommend between the Note 20ultra and S21 ultra. Please do a video comparism between the two also. Kindly recommend which one to pick between the two...
Note 20 Ultra. Reasons: - Chip with better thermals and efficiency. Both the SD and the Exynos version of the S21 Ultra suck because both of them are made by Samsung and are both hot + suck a lot of battery. The 865+ chip on the Note is built by TSMC and is more efficient + less hot. - S-Pen. It's a nice tool to have...even if you might not need it often. - Bigger Display. - If both come boxed and complete, Note will have a charging brick and free AKG earphones. S21 Ultra only has a cable inside. The only things that the S21 has over the Note 20 Ultra are better cameras (tho the Note still takes great photos), the form factor which is subjective (Note is boxy with sharp corners and S21 ultra has rounded corners), bigger battery (which is only slightly better since the inefficient chips sucks more power), and faster charging (25W on the Note 20 Ultra vs 45W on the S21 Ultra).
@@chivasgoodlifei found one of my people. Software updates are so overrated that it kinda bothers me tbh. Throwing away a perfectly useable phone (especially flagships which have top tier hardware) because it's no longer getting updates is such a ass backwards move unless you're one of the few people where using an updated and secure phone is absolutely necessary or if the phone is having software issues.
I know you said you're not interested in motorola devices , but I think this one will change your mind if you look into it moto g stylus 2024. I was never a fan of the series but something told me just to try it out this year and I was shocked
Listen....I just bought a Note 20 Ultra yesterday. Getting rid of my Z Fold 4. There you have it.
@@Proverbs31Journey thanks for watching 😀
I think I'll keep using my Note 20 ultra for 2 more years.
No green line on your screen?
same here! It's still fast and the 1tb sd card is fantastic for long flights!
@lightningcount123 thanks for watching 😊
I am to
No green line on mine
Now that's exactly what I wanted to hear 'bout note 20 ultra in mid '24. It's amazing that 4 yo note still surpases modern devices. thanks again.
Samsung has stepped up their software update game over the past few years, but the main reason I steered clear of Android devices for sometime were the brutally slow release cycle for updates or the latest Android OS issues with devices purchased through specific mobile carriers and the slow rollout. However companies like Samsung, Google and Apple have abandoned these older but still great devices like the Note 20 Ultra or even my S22 Ultra which will soon only receive Android 15 as the last OS update and will continue to receive security updates for 2 more years. They force customers to upgrade and know exactly what they are doing, these devices could still be supported if the would choose to do so but as long as we keep upgrading they will continue to kill off older devices that realistically could still function longer if supported through software updates.
I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultra 5G and i still love it and works like it is a brand new phone and does everything a Samsung Galaxy 24 ultra except the AI features that's not a deal breaker i get some AI stuff like when i google something i get AI information great video i agree with everything you said! Thanks for the video
Your welcome and thanks for watching 😊
I miss the SD and the 3.5m headphone jack. There was a time when the Note series of phones did everything and had everything but the tech review ppl on the net b*tched that the phone had to much blot so Samsung listened to them and now we dont even get a charging brick 😒
glad im not the only one to love the SD Card feature.
I've been using a note 9 as my main phone since it came out but just recently started using the note20 ultra... For me the note20 ultra is the last note phone but the note9 will forever be Samsung's G.O.A.T phone. I really didn't want to let it go but thenote20 ultra is a definite upgrade
@@murchisonphillip5023 agreed
i think they explained the haptic feedback. They basically turned the thing differently. It use to be side to side and now its top to bottom or something along those lines. So you can feel it more in your pocket but less when its out. I still think its dumb tho
Your reasons are absolutely genuine
I've been using the S21 Ultra for two years. Love it. In May, I got a used Note 20 Ultra from Amazon. Put my sim card and a 512gb SD card in it. Have been using it since. That said, I do love my S21U also and for me personally, it is better in most ways. Different experience though with an S device and Note.
Sorry about what I am about to say, if it offends you😔, to me, if a phone doesn't have SD card expansion, I don't look at it as a favorable phone to me, do you know how many Gb, a 4k or 8k video takes? It's a lot of space, so if it's not a note 20 or s20 ultra and below, i can never never buy except I have a second phone with a memory card expansion, the removal of the SD card expansion and the headphone jack was a no no for me 😢
Quick edit :Stay safe y'all and promote love and peace
No apology was needed. You stated your opinion without profanity or being disrespectful and I appreciate that. Thanks for watching 😊
no sd card isnt really a problem if 1tb version of phone is cheap. the problem comes out when 1tb is over 2k usd when you can buy sd card so much cheap
@@vernonleewarren280 Thank you as well for the amazing video
@@Rr-j4x 🤔 🤔 🤔, you really have a point there, i agree to an extent, but if i am to choose between a cheap good phone with inbuilt ROM of 1tb or a slightly expensive good phone with an expandable SD card support, I think I will go with the latter cause the external SD card support is a whole innovation of its own, it makes the phone really diverse, but I must admit you made a very good point, I never thought before
@@mac-castleprime i understand but our choice is to buy old flagship like note20u or the latest. if youre ok with flagship thats completely fine. the thing companies doesnt always listen they copied this from apple. to have more profit so if you want the latest youre gonna have to go with 512gb which is already expensive. they really need to lower down the 512gb and 1tb
I find it crazy that samsung hasnt cared to listen to what the users want. Great video btw
That makes two of us. Thanks for watching 😊
They used to few years ago but for the past couple years,they’re turning into apple.They just give you what they want
@@Joker-yu5kpthey actually have more sales now... the majority of people get fooled by ads so it works
Excellent video a lot of great points
Thank you. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 😊
Great choice, Bro 😊✌🏿
I wish the note 20 ultra would still work with trackphone now known as verizon visable service or consumer cellular
I love my note 20 ultra in still have it but the fold 6 has torn me away. I will always keep my note for a backup
What kind of watches are those?
Im using ip13 as my second device.still keep using note 20ultra.far way better.upgrade frm note 9.yeah,my note 9 still beast.
Nice video
@@juliancruz7869 thanks for watching 🙂
I want to get the note 20 ultra but damn i got the note 20 i didnt know the note 20 didmt have sd card support
Hey Vernon love your videos also what’s your thoughts on the new one ui 7 app icon changes?
Thanks 😊 I haven't seen them yet. I'll have to get back to you about this. Thanks for watching
Samsung s20 ultra was my favourite..they don't make them like they used to.
keep using it. its bether than S23 Ultra
My best guess on the reason to haptics aren't as good would be to save on battery life? But yeah man i get it haptics are everything for me that's why i use & love pixel & iPhone ❤
And on the SD slot they can put one in every flag ship phone but they want you to buy extra storage 🤦🤦🤷
I have a like new S20 Plus that’s great, prefect display too, but it no longer is receiving security updates so I’m too worried about using it as my main phone anymore. What’s your thoughts on that, sir? I don’t know how to do any custom roms either.
Please watch my video " Is your Samsung Device Secure?"
I won't buy another Samsung until they put the Sd card slot back. Expanding memory or I'll keep buying apple products now.
Apple didn’t have sd card slot either 😭
Unfortunately you will be continuing to buy Apple products, because I seriously doubt that Samsung will ever bring back SD Card support.
my note 20 ultra acting strange and slow after the august security update 3 days ago. its sluggish that tap on screen wont working even after restarting the phone. did anybody had the same problem?
@@Rr-j4x do a hard reset. Hold down the power button and the volume buttons at the same time until it reboots
Yes. The camera is bad as well.
@venonleewarren280,
I'm stuck in-between Note 20ultra and S21 ultra. I don't really know which one to go for.
I'm currently using the Note 10plus. Which one will you recommend between the Note 20ultra and S21 ultra. Please do a video comparism between the two also.
Kindly recommend which one to pick between the two...
Note 20 ultra no brainer!!!!!
@juliananderson222 kindly be more explicit please. What are your reasons
Note 20 Ultra.
Reasons:
- Chip with better thermals and efficiency. Both the SD and the Exynos version of the S21 Ultra
suck because both of them are made by Samsung and are both hot + suck a lot of battery. The 865+ chip on the Note is built by TSMC and is more efficient + less hot.
- S-Pen. It's a nice tool to have...even if you might not need it often.
- Bigger Display.
- If both come boxed and complete, Note will have a charging brick and free AKG earphones. S21 Ultra only has a cable inside.
The only things that the S21 has over the Note 20 Ultra are better cameras (tho the Note still takes great photos), the form factor which is subjective (Note is boxy with sharp corners and S21 ultra has rounded corners), bigger battery (which is only slightly better since the inefficient chips sucks more power), and faster charging (25W on the Note 20 Ultra vs 45W on the S21 Ultra).
@@nicehaircutmrsvarog Thank you so much for these great piece of information...
@quadri6549 your welcome and thanks for watching 😊
There should be a apk for the app on Google
Vernon have you stopped using your OnePlus 12?
@@adriendenoye not at all. I have 3 cell numbers. My OnePlus 12 is still my favorite device
@@vernonleewarren280 thanks ! I'm also a OnePlus 12 fan
Does it still get security updates? Or was it finally phased out?b
Not anymore...bt who cares
Yes. This is the final year
@@chivasgoodlifei found one of my people. Software updates are so overrated that it kinda bothers me tbh. Throwing away a perfectly useable phone (especially flagships which have top tier hardware) because it's no longer getting updates is such a ass backwards move unless you're one of the few people where using an updated and secure phone is absolutely necessary or if the phone is having software issues.
It's a Shame Vern the Mid range monster Moto G Stylus 2024 But I need to be passed SD card support.
I know you said you're not interested in motorola devices , but I think this one will change your mind if you look into it moto g stylus 2024. I was never a fan of the series but something told me just to try it out this year and I was shocked
@allenblaine2793 2023 model or 2024?
@@vernonleewarren280 2024
Vernon the note 20 it is beautiful phone..no more update man..🤔
I know but future updates don't matter to me
@@vernonleewarren280 you are a brave man...I love that phone the note 20. I still got mine. But I use it every now and then... Great Video my man 👍
@acsmanny70 thanks I appreciate it 👍
true @@vernonleewarren280stupid updates doesnt help that much
That red one is gear s mine is dead