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Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

Started Jan 24, 2021 | Questions
Harvest2003 Forum Member • Posts: 77
Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

I'm getting one of these to phones in a month or so.  Before the S 21 Ultra came out I was set on getting the Note 20 Ultra for watching videos on the awesome screen and taking notes at Church.  I also liked the cameras for family photo's, but the specs on the S 21 Ultra is better in everthing except for the S Pen and SD card slot.  Any suggestions which phone would be best for Photography?, I love the shape, size, S Pen and sd card slot on the Note.  I figure I can use a S Pen on the 21 Ultra it just dont have bluetooth capabilities, also for more storage I could use a cable and download photo's to computer or use OTG and download to sd card.  I don't think I'd necessarily be disappointed with either one, just wanted the best for the money.

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Gzoladz Contributing Member • Posts: 874
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

I'd go with the S21 Ultra as its performance seems to be an improvement over the Note 2o Ultra, but first assessing how to replace the SPen functionality lost, if critical i.e. I would expect apps out there that replicate remote shooting.

For storage, USB OTG of Cloud services should cover that too.

They also seem to have ironed a few things wrinkles on software.

I am actually very interested to see real users reviews, in particular around its zoom and low light performance.

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Patrick T. Kelly Veteran Member • Posts: 4,629
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

I believe I read you can get an S-Pen for the S21 Ultra but it doesn't come included. You can also get a case for the S21 Ultra with a slot for the pen. And, I saw one review where the reviewer w-as using an S-Pen as a remote shutter release but I don't remember if it was the Note 20 Ultra or the S21 Ultra.

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Gzoladz Contributing Member • Posts: 874
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

Patrick T. Kelly wrote:

I believe I read you can get an S-Pen for the S21 Ultra but it doesn't come included. You can also get a case for the S21 Ultra with a slot for the pen. And, I saw one review where the reviewer w-as using an S-Pen as a remote shutter release but I don't remember if it was the Note 20 Ultra or the S21 Ultra.

You are correct, you can...however I understand that the SPen on the S21 Ultra does not have the bluetooth functionality that would allow you to shoot remotely.

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markyboy81 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,778
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

I'll be in a similar dilemma when it comes to upgrading from my Note 9. It seems like Samsung won't be releasing any more Note phones.

I'll probably be inclined to go for the Note 20 Ultra, especially if it's cheaper when I come to buy it. I know you can use the SPen with the S 21 but I'm not really that keen on the extra cost, or having to have the special case. It's great that the SPen slots into the Note phones.

No SD card wouldn't bother me at all. if I get tight for space and can't get to a computer I've got a 64gb USB C memory stick that is cheap and does the job.

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Jerrymo New Member • Posts: 15
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

As a previous user of s pen I find speech to text more than adequate for my needs. There are some very good trade in incentives at samsung dot com thru January 28 at least in the US. For example you can trade an s10 for up to $550. Hard to beat that.

Jerrymo New Member • Posts: 15
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

I neglected to state trade in's are on S21's

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Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

Gzoladz wrote:

Patrick T. Kelly wrote:

I believe I read you can get an S-Pen for the S21 Ultra but it doesn't come included. You can also get a case for the S21 Ultra with a slot for the pen. And, I saw one review where the reviewer w-as using an S-Pen as a remote shutter release but I don't remember if it was the Note 20 Ultra or the S21 Ultra.

You are correct, you can...however I understand that the SPen on the S21 Ultra does not have the bluetooth functionality that would allow you to shoot remotely.

Just get one of those £3 Bluetooth remotes

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TwoMetreBill Senior Member • Posts: 1,992
Re: Which one to get Note 20 Ultra or S 21 Ultra???

As this is a photo site and the S21 Ultra is a significant imaging upgrade, seems like an easy decision if it fits your budget. Terrific trade in deals are out there as well. Samsung and Xfinity are offering full price for my A71 5G.

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