Samsung Galaxy S20

jones · 02-03-2020 12:06pm

Anyone order with flexi-fi have a status of pending still? I know we probably wont get until 10th but was just concerned over the pending status

bennyx_o · 02-03-2020 6:00pm

I checked out as a guest so can't see my order status, but when I called to get confirmation I was told my Ultra would be delayed 10 days. Ordered on 16th Feb

jones · 02-03-2020 9:08pm

bennyx_o wrote: »

I checked out as a guest so can't see my order status, but when I called to get confirmation I was told my Ultra would be delayed 10 days. Ordered on 16th Feb

I actually got an update this morning it's now processing hopefully gets dispatched early

MarkY91 · 02-03-2020 9:10pm

My order is still on processing. How about you lot?

jogdish · 02-03-2020 9:34pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

My order is still on processing. How about you lot?

mine says, "Processing in progress" I ordered an S20 4g if that makes any difference ?

MarkY91 · 02-03-2020 9:56pm

jogdish wrote: »

mine says, "Processing in progress" I ordered an S20 4g if that makes any difference ?

Same update as mine. I'm hoping we get our orders a day or two earlier than the 10thðŸ˜

yeroulfella · 02-03-2020 9:59pm

Testament1 wrote: »

Any recommendations on wireless chargers? One for home and one for work vehicle? I've found the charging ports can get loose and problematic on previous phones I've had

The charging ports get loose because they are filling up with dirt. Carfully scrape them out with some thing. I used a pin, just be carefull not to damage the center connection as u move around it

Reati · 02-03-2020 9:59pm

Mine is the same s20 ultra. I've mentioned it a few times in the thread but when I did this last year with the s10 plus they didn't ship on time even for the date promised. Didn't even tell me tell, I rang on the day when I got no shipping update and asked where my phone was. Was told it was a supply issue and it'd ship in a week or so.

Reati · 02-03-2020 10:04pm

bennyx_o wrote: »

I checked out as a guest so can't see my order status, but when I called to get confirmation I was told my Ultra would be delayed 10 days. Ordered on 16th Feb

You can convert your guest account to a real account and get your status iirc.

jay28 · 03-03-2020 6:15am

Did most people here but direct from Samsung? I upgraded through three. I think they said delivery would start on the 10th, so expecting mine towards the end of the month

kilsmum · 03-03-2020 8:31am

I'm torn between the S20+ and the ultra.

I do a lot of walking and find my S10+ bulky for pockets and weighty enough with a case on it as it is. I just wonder would the extra weight and bulk eventually make me hate the ultra. Even with the trade in of 500 euro for mine, it's still a lot of money for a phone.

Kilsmum

seantobin43 · 03-03-2020 8:48am

kilsmum wrote: »

I'm torn between the S20+ and the ultra.

I do a lot of walking and find my S10+ bulky for pockets and weighty enough with a case on it as it is. I just wonder would the extra weight and bulk eventually make me hate the ultra. Even with the trade in of 500 euro for mine, it's still a lot of money for a phone.

Kilsmum

Even though the s20 ultra is bigger then the s20+ I weirdly doesn't feel much bigger in you're hand. After seeing the ultra I'm definitely gonna buy it, its definitely the best quality phone I've ever felt.

How does the trade in thing work on the Samsung website? Do I just send off my old phone in the post or do I've to bring it to one of there official shops?

Cina · 03-03-2020 9:07am

MKBHD's overall consensus on the Ultra is that it's a completely unnecessary device, and the Pixel and iPhone still beat it on the camera.

Sleeper12 · 03-03-2020 9:31am

kilsmum wrote:

I do a lot of walking and find my S10+ bulky for pockets and weighty enough with a case on it as it is. I just wonder would the extra weight and bulk eventually make me hate the ultra. Even with the trade in of 500 euro for mine, it's still a lot of money for a phone.

I'd love the s20 ultra because of the camera. This is its main selling point. The reviews coming out in the last few days aren't brilliant for the camera. Some reviewers are holding back on final verdict until a promised camera software update.

I'm not saying don't buy it but it might be worth holding off for a bit first.

John_Mc · 03-03-2020 12:35pm

seantobin43 wrote: »

How does the trade in thing work on the Samsung website? Do I just send off my old phone in the post or do I've to bring it to one of there official shops?

They send you the new phone and a packaging slip for the old phone. You send off your old phone within 7 days by contacting the courier who collects it. So it's good because you're not without a phone at any point.

bennyx_o · 03-03-2020 12:44pm

Reati wrote: »

You can convert your guest account to a real account and get your status iirc.

I tried this but it only gives your orders since registering

Reati · 03-03-2020 2:38pm

bennyx_o wrote: »

I tried this but it only gives your orders since registering

Weird. If you mail them they will sort you with an update.

Healers39 · 03-03-2020 7:51pm

I ordered the S20 ultra yesterday on three.ie. I was due an upgrade. I got an email this morning to say that they were in the process of re-stocking the item I requested and that my expected delivery date is 2020-03-04. I hope the date format is the 4th of March and not the 3rd of April..

Gone Drinking · 03-03-2020 8:10pm

Healers39 wrote: »

I ordered the S20 ultra yesterday on three.ie. I was due an upgrade. I got an email this morning to say that they were in the process of re-stocking the item I requested and that my expected delivery date is 2020-03-04. I hope the date format is the 4th of March and not the 3rd of April..

Those expected delivery emails don't count for pre-orders. There's a snippet in the middle that says "if this is a pre-order, disregard this email". You won't get the phone until 1-2 days after the release date (March 13th or so).

howamidifferent · 04-03-2020 11:56am

I was told by a Three rep this morning the S20 range will be available from the week commencing 15 of March.

Healers39 · 04-03-2020 1:57pm

I was also onto a three rep this morning and he didn't give me a specific date of when they will be shipped. He just said there was a delay due to the high numbers of those that ordered the new phones.

jones · 04-03-2020 2:30pm

Odd was looking to buy the otterbox commuter for the S20+ but it doesnt seem to be in the irish or UK store. Its only in the american one. I have the Spigen Liquid Air ordered as a temporary case but not sure how well it will protect (it looks good though)

jay28 · 04-03-2020 2:31pm

I was told by three that they will start shopping the 10th, those who ordered first will get their phones shipped first

bazzz · 04-03-2020 4:07pm

Healers39 wrote: »

I ordered the S20 ultra yesterday on three.ie. I was due an upgrade. I got an email this morning to say that they were in the process of re-stocking
the item I requested and that my expected delivery date is 2020-03-04
I hope the date format is the 4th of March and not the 3rd of April..

Gone Drinking wrote: »

Those expected delivery emails don't count for pre-orders. There's a snippet in the middle that says "if this is a pre-order, disregard this email".
You won't get the phone until 1-2 days after the release date (March 13th or so).

howamidifferent wrote: »

I was told by a Three rep this morning the S20 range will be available from the week commencing 15 of March.

Healers39 wrote: »

I was also onto a three rep this morning and he didn't give me a specific date of when they will be shipped. He just said there was a delay due to the high numbers of those that ordered the new phones.

jay28 wrote: »

I was told by three that they will start shopping the 10th, those who ordered first will get their phones shipped first

Before this thread spirals into a Delivery Thread..... So far it's all pretty straight forward, as with any Flagship Phone being released.....

People who pre-ordered in time will get theirs from the 10th of March onwards. As you can now see ordering any variants of the Ultra currently on Samsung's own site.
Will ship possibly from the 25th onwards.
No matter if you are buying from VF, Eir, Three, etc The initial stock is more than likely sold out.

Reati · 04-03-2020 6:24pm

I think a important thing not yet posted is 10th March is/was an release for early preorders (initially that was for samsung direct only iirc but think its all phone networks now)

I think the official release date is actually Friday week. So some people might only get it then. You think they'd have this down to a tee by now...

darragh o meara · 05-03-2020 10:43am

Do any of the phone stores have the S20 Ultra demo units in yet? Have seen some of the dummy devices but want to see a real one before shelling out for one.

jv2000 · 05-03-2020 12:07pm

I was in Carphone Warehouse in Dundrum at the weekend and they had a working demo in place. First thing I did was check the camera and got really annoyed with the auto-focus. I have since seen some reviews on Youtube and so this appears to be a prominent issue.

Sleeper12 · 05-03-2020 12:11pm

jv2000 wrote:

I was in Carphone Warehouse in Dundrum at the weekend and they had a working demo in place. First thing I did was check the camera and got really annoyed with the auto-focus. I have since seen some reviews on Youtube and so this appears to be a prominent issue.

Saw one on display in Swords. They had it turned on but strapped to the counter. Couldn't see the rear at all

jay28 · 05-03-2020 2:32pm

jv2000 wrote: »

I was in Carphone Warehouse in Dundrum at the weekend and they had a working demo in place. First thing I did was check the camera and got really annoyed with the auto-focus. I have since seen some reviews on Youtube and so this appears to be a prominent issue.

I think there is a new software update to sort out this issue.

jv2000 · 06-03-2020 1:02pm

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Saw one on display in Swords. They had it turned on but strapped to the counter. Couldn't see the rear at all

The one in Dundrum was only tethered and not strapped down which is much better for comparing sizes to your current phone etc.

jv2000 · 06-03-2020 1:04pm

jay28 wrote: »

I think there is a new software update to sort out this issue.

Hopefully this will fix it. I am always amazed at how powerful the software component of the camera is, look at the Google Pixel as an example. All will become clear in time and hopefully this experience will allow for a flawless Galaxy Note 20 later this year.

MarkY91 · 06-03-2020 1:25pm

What are the shutter issues guys?

I'm increasingly day by day thinking of canceling my pre order. I fail to see any positive reviews and Samsung keep lying about camera features.

Healers39 · 06-03-2020 3:14pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

What are the shutter issues guys?

I'm increasingly day by day thinking of canceling my pre order. I fail to see any positive reviews and Samsung keep lying about camera features.

I wasn't aware there was an issue with the shutter. I thought it was only with the auto focus. I saw online yesterday that a software update to resolve the camera problems has been released in South Korea. I'd imagine the update will to be rolled out in other regions soon enough. There may be updated reviews on YouTube about the changes that the software update has brought to the camera.

jones · 06-03-2020 3:16pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

What are the shutter issues guys?

I'm increasingly day by day thinking of canceling my pre order. I fail to see any positive reviews and Samsung keep lying about camera features.

I think most of the issues will be sorted by software i wouldnt cancel based on those issues myself.

MarkY91 · 06-03-2020 5:21pm

Sorry, I meant auto focus issues. I'm sure their updates will fix such issues.

j14 · 06-03-2020 11:02pm

I ordered my S20 Ultra with 3 on Feb 15th.
Was told it would ship between the 6th and 9th of March.
That was a part of the pre-order promotion, pre-order it and get it 3 days earlier than the launch date.
It didn't happen.

MarkY91 · 06-03-2020 11:06pm

What do you guys think of the 120hz refresh rate option?

I think I'll be enabling it at the cost of a higher resolution as the refresh rate is noticeable whereas I see no difference in the various resolutions on previous phones.

butrasgali · 06-03-2020 11:13pm

I'm due an upgrade with 3 soon..I'm on bill pay.how much roughly will I have to pay for an upgrade to the s20.they wont tell me till the exact date which is 20th of this month..anyone got a rought idea please.

bazzz · 06-03-2020 11:17pm

j14 wrote: »

I ordered my S20 Ultra with 3 on Feb 15th.
Was told it would ship between the 6th and 9th of March.
That was a part of the pre-order promotion, pre-order it and get it 3 days earlier than the launch date.
It didn't happen.

As already mentioned here, the release date here is the 13th. For people who pre-ordered early will get it on the 10th. The U.S. is was the 6th.

MarkY91 · 06-03-2020 11:20pm

My order on Samsung is still on "processing in progress" it should have been posted today if I'm to have any hope of receiving it on the 10th. Anyone elses status different?

bazzz · 06-03-2020 11:23pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

My order on Samsung is still on "processing in progress" it should have been posted today if I'm to have any hope of receiving it on the 10th. Anyone elses status different?

That won't happen till Monday, if you're in the early pre-order bracket for the 10th.
Was talking to Exertis/SS store earlier. They confirmed my order for delivery on the 10th, I ordered on the 11th during the Event.

MarkY91 · 06-03-2020 11:27pm

bazzz wrote: »

That won't happen till Monday, if you're in the early pre-order bracket for the 10th.
Was talking to Exertis/SS store earlier. They confirmed my order for delivery on the 10th, I ordered on the 11th during the Event.

I'm not sure on which date the early pre order bracket end at but I ordered on the 19th of February.

Healers39 · 06-03-2020 11:41pm

Reviews of the s20 plus that I have read are very positive. I think it will be the most popular of the 3 phones in the s20 range.

bazzz · 07-03-2020 12:01am

Healers39 wrote: »

Reviews of the s20 plus that I have read are very positive. I think it will be the most popular of the 3 phones in the s20 range.

I'd say you'd be right there. It's probably in the sweet spot for many previous
S series owners.

j14 · 07-03-2020 8:11am

bazzz wrote: »

As already mentioned here, the release date here is the 13th. For people who pre-ordered early will get it on the 10th. The U.S. is was the 6th.

Thanks for the clarification. For some reason I thought the general release was the 10th. I'll just wait until Tuesday and see if it turns up.

ThaitaniumM · 07-03-2020 3:53pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'm not sure on which date the early pre order bracket end at but I ordered on the 19th of February.

I ordered mine on the 21st and have "processing in progress" by Exertis. Should be getting it on the 10th. not quite sure though:pac:

bennyx_o · 07-03-2020 4:43pm

ThaitaniumM wrote: »

I ordered mine on the 21st and have "processing in progress" by Exertis. Should be getting it on the 10th. not quite sure though:pac:

Did you order a Plus or Ultra?

MarkY91 · 07-03-2020 4:57pm

bennyx_o wrote: »

Did you order a Plus or Ultra?

Not sure who this is aimed at but I ordered the plus.

bennyx_o · 07-03-2020 5:03pm

Aimed at ThaitaniumM - added quote to post

ThaitaniumM · 08-03-2020 12:42am

bennyx_o wrote: »

Did you order a Plus or Ultra?

Ultra 128GB Black

Samsung Galaxy S20

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