Samsung S21 range launch january 14th.

Lord Spence · 21-01-2021 5:58pm

Good blind test from unbox therapy on the camera between the ultra and the iPhone 12 pro max, https://youtu.be/p_vaT0Kn1Qg

pmce4 · 22-01-2021 1:31pm

It is interesting to see the youtube reviewers and a lot of apple bias come from some. One for example "supersaf" claiming video on the iphone to be better even when running when it was clear to see the unstable nature of the iphone recording. The S21 was clearly the more stable camera when recording on the run.
I do enjoy unbox therapy and his blind test was interesting.

Lord Spence · 22-01-2021 2:08pm

Looking forward to see the difference between my S8 Plus and the Ultra, never had a new phone on launch day so particularly excited now for next Friday.

Also looking forward to testing out the buds pro, currently using the Jabra 65t Active with the main use being for exercise and love them, so will be interesting to see how the pro's hold up against them for that purpose. Hoping they fit as nice and stable in the ear.

Smart tag should be interesting too as I love the idea but just not sure how I should go about using it apart from maybe popping it in the glovebox of my car.

pmce4 · 22-01-2021 2:45pm

stick the smart tag onto your car keys. I am always putting them down and then looking for them when needed.

Inquitus · 22-01-2021 5:12pm

Ordered my 512gb S21 Ultra from Samsung direct, hope it arrives on the 29th! be nice if the freebies came with it too! I still have my earbuds from my S10 purchase, and I have to say they have done me well for the past few years. I am not an audiofile, but they tick all the boxes for me. I fly alot with work, at least before Covid, and they last for a good 5 hours or so, and a quick 20 min top up, while eating dinner or w/e, in the case will make them last the full duration of any flight. I assume the new ones will be better, so all good, one of my kids is going to get the old ones, so lucky them!

PTH2009 · 22-01-2021 5:37pm

Really hoping the batterys are good in the Ultras

Inquitus · 22-01-2021 5:43pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Really hoping the batterys are good in the Ultras

All the reviews say the battery life is excellent, but they are mainly US reviews on the Snapdragon, but from the info available it seems the Exynos is on par or close to the Snapdragon in battery and performance.

Lord Spence · 22-01-2021 5:49pm

Inquitus wrote: »

All the reviews say the battery life is excellent, but they are mainly US reviews on the Snapdragon, but from the info available it seems the Exynos is on par or close to the Snapdragon in battery and performance.

Battery test here on the exynos chip version, spoiler s21 ultra battery is solid

https://youtu.be/OmzKPmSW1Bw

Inquitus · 22-01-2021 6:23pm

Lord Spence wrote: »

Battery test here on the exynos chip version, spoiler s21 ultra battery is solid

https://youtu.be/OmzKPmSW1Bw

Performance test here, Exynos better at CPU tasks, Snapdragon has a better GPU. I don't game on my phones, so that works fine for me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9h9L0ebzmE

22-01-2021 10:13pm

Got hold of a student discount but they seem to be messing around with the prices, it was showing as 918 for the 128gb ultra but its now showing as 1104

The trace in prices seem to have increased, s20 plus was 410 but now 490

PTH2009 · 23-01-2021 1:27am

Lord Spence wrote: »

Battery test here on the exynos chip version, spoiler s21 ultra battery is solid

https://youtu.be/OmzKPmSW1Bw

Yer man is so irritating

phill106 · 23-01-2021 10:41am

PTH2009 wrote: »

Yer man is so irritating

quite a smug head on him isnt there...

Lord Spence · 23-01-2021 11:17am

PTH2009 wrote: »

Yer man is so irritating

Yeah he is like something outta shows the posh one, the only way is Chelsea or something that, good battery test though

kilsmum · 23-01-2021 12:01pm

I notice the trade in value for the S20+ has increased from 410 Euro to 490 Euro possibly yesterday on the Samsung site.

Has anyone experienced this before when they have already got the lower trade in price within the promotion period?

Kilsmum

Lord Spence · 23-01-2021 12:26pm

kilsmum wrote: »

I notice the trade in value for the S20+ has increased from 410 Euro to 490 Euro possibly yesterday on the Samsung site.

Has anyone experienced this before when they have already got the lower trade in price within the promotion period?

Kilsmum

The site does change trade in price from time to time

wotzgoingon · 24-01-2021 12:35am

I didn't read through the thread and anyway I deffo know it was said before but these are expensive.

Slippin Jimmy · 24-01-2021 11:13am

I bought the Samsung ultra case from their website. I usually buy spigen cases, but can't seem to get one with a stand.

DubLad69 · 25-01-2021 12:32pm

I'm hoping they will be shipped on Wednesday or Thursday so that we have them for Friday.

DubLad69 · 25-01-2021 12:33pm

DubLad69 wrote: »

I'm hoping they will be shipped on Wednesday or Thursday so that we have them for Friday.

I literally got an email this moment saying that mine has been dispatched.

Rodin · 25-01-2021 12:35pm

I'll not be bothering with it.
Ill wait for the S20 price drop

MarkY91 · 25-01-2021 12:41pm

I've a flight at 7am on Friday. So I won't be getting to use my ultra for two weeks

Lord Spence · 25-01-2021 1:11pm

DubLad69 wrote: »

I literally got an email this moment saying that mine has been dispatched.

Yup mine too, but my case and charger still haven't been dispatched

dan786 · 25-01-2021 1:21pm

Got email also but its blank.

Lord Spence · 25-01-2021 1:24pm

dan786 wrote: »

Got email also but its blank.

Yup my email was blank to but I logged in and checked my account and my order was dispatch and tracking number provided for nightline

andrefrb · 25-01-2021 2:04pm

DubLad69 wrote: »

I literally got an email this moment saying that mine has been dispatched.

Nice!
Did you order it on Jan 14th?
I heard they usually follow first come first served order.

dan786 · 25-01-2021 2:14pm

Lord Spence wrote: »

Yup my email was blank to but I logged in and checked my account and my order was dispatch and tracking number provided for nightline

Ah my online account shows no orders for some reason but it definitely went through as I was able to get Exertis to email me the invoice. So this email means its dispatched but no access to tracking number. I might email them for it.

Let us know when yours arrive. I am pretty sure it said next day delivery at checkout but not sure if that applies to preorders.

Lord Spence · 25-01-2021 2:16pm

dan786 wrote: »

Ah my online account shows no orders for some reason but it definitely went through as I was able to get Exertis to email me the invoice. So this email means its dispatched but no access to tracking number. I might email them for it.

Let us know when yours arrive. I am pretty sure it said next day delivery at checkout but not sure if that applies to preorders.

Yeah will let you know, probably wont touch it myself until my case arrives.

PTH2009 · 25-01-2021 3:15pm

Didn't get an email today

MarkY91 · 25-01-2021 3:17pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Didn't get an email today

Same here. I infact never got an email from Samsung regarding my order. I don't even have a orichasevonvmy orders list on the website anymore.

The only proof I have of even buying the phone is the money being taken from my revolut and an invoice from exertis.

Strange.

PTH2009 · 25-01-2021 4:07pm

Just got 2 emails with an invoice and a one saying the order has been dispatched

MarkY91 · 25-01-2021 4:13pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Same here. I infact never got an email from Samsung regarding my order. I don't even have a orichasevonvmy orders list on the website anymore.

The only proof I have of even buying the phone is the money being taken from my revolut and an invoice from exertis.

Strange.

Update: just got two emails now.

Does this mean we will get them before the 29th?

Lord Spence · 25-01-2021 4:18pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Update: just got two emails now.

Does this mean we will get them before the 29th?

I'd say a good chance you will get it tomorrow or Wednesday

PTH2009 · 25-01-2021 4:23pm

Lord Spence wrote: »

I'd say a good chance you will get it tomorrow or Wednesday

Hoepfully

I'd almost not open it til its insured, most places till haven't added the option of the S21 series

pmce4 · 25-01-2021 4:41pm

No sign of mine yet, last update from the 16th was processing the order

Lord Spence · 25-01-2021 4:43pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Hoepfully

I'd almost not open it til its insured, most places till haven't added the option of the S21 series

My case hasn't been dispatched yet and I ordered from Samsung also, so very reluctant to open until safely in its case, small problem though is I need to send back my old phone once I get the new phone as part of the trade deal

DubLad69 · 25-01-2021 4:43pm

Just noticed that it doesn't say that my clear standing case was shipped. And it also says that it is out of stock.

Probably going to have to buy another one

DubLad69 · 25-01-2021 6:15pm

DubLad69 wrote: »

Just noticed that it doesn't say that my clear standing case was shipped. And it also says that it is out of stock.

Probably going to have to buy another one

Case was just shipped too. None of the tracking information works, so it's probably the case that they are just uploading the information in preparation for shipping them, and they will actually be shipped in the next few days.

kave2 · 25-01-2021 6:26pm

I checked my account just now. No change- order is being processed by exertis. Ordered on 19th. Sh..te!!

Kuevasss · 25-01-2021 6:53pm

Placed my order on the 15th (S21 Ultra 256GB + Buds Pro + Smart Tag + Clear Cover + Wireless Charger Trio), the payment was accepted at the same day and it was 'Being processed by Exertis' since then.
3:18PM today I received the email (Order has been dispatched by EXERTIS) with the Nightline tracking code.
Luckily, it will be here tomorrow or Wednesday...

rob180 · 25-01-2021 7:34pm

Got my email today as well. Ordered the Ultra 256g version as the 512g weren't available when I was ordering. Ordered a Samsung case with the double kickstand and the 25w travel charger.
Can't wait now.

dan786 · 25-01-2021 8:29pm

Got an email from Nightline to say they have my package and will be delivered tomorrow.

"Your SAMSUNG E STORE order is on its way. It is due to be delivered to you on Tuesday 26 Jan, 2021 at the following address:"

DubLad69 · 25-01-2021 8:33pm

dan786 wrote: »

Got an email from Nightline to say they have my package and will be delivered tomorrow.

"Your SAMSUNG E STORE order is on its way. It is due to be delivered to you on Tuesday 26 Jan, 2021 at the following address:"

Same! Surprised that they are releasing them this early. They must have less orders than they were expecting if they can meet demand that easily.

PTH2009 · 25-01-2021 8:36pm

Same got a text and Email, Wasn't expecting it this early in the week (lets hope its a decent time and not too early)

I ordered a case with it hopefully everything (including the freebies) arrive tomorrow

Slippin Jimmy · 25-01-2021 9:37pm

Have not received the delivery confirmation email yet. I only ordered it on the 21st. Might be another few days before I hear anything.

PTH2009 · 26-01-2021 2:07am

Is it best to fully charge the phone and then switch it on use smart switch etc ?

DubLad69 · 26-01-2021 10:30am

Just got a text. Delivery between 11 and 1. Really surprised they are coming this soon.

allen175 · 26-01-2021 10:58am

Mine just got delivered!

Got a dispatch email from three this morning.

DubLad69 · 26-01-2021 11:03am

allen175 wrote: »

Mine just got delivered!

Got a dispatch email from three this morning.

Is that from Samsung? Did the free extras come with it?

pmce4 · 26-01-2021 11:42am

DubLad69 wrote: »

Is that from Samsung? Did the free extras come with it?

No email yet and I ordered on the 15th.

DubLad69 · 26-01-2021 11:45am

pmce4 wrote: »

No email yet and I ordered on the 15th.

Id give them a call. Is it showing up in your Samsung account that you placed an order?

Samsung S21 range launch january 14th.

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