Samsung Galaxy S20

jogdish

So bored of lock down thinking about buys buds+ online, worth it?

MarkY91

Got my buds today. Originally thought they would be over hyped and wouldn't even match my €30 superbass earphones but I absolutely love them. The sound isn't any better but the fact I can leave my phone around the room is great... definitely glad I chose not to throw them on adverts and not open them

jones

MarkY91 wrote: »

Got my buds today. Originally thought they would be over hyped and wouldn't even match my €30 superbass earphones but I absolutely love them. The sound isn't any better but the fact I can leave my phone around the room is great... definitely glad I chose not to throw them on adverts and not open them

You can change the sound in the app I'm very impressed with the sound quality

Testament1

Been using the S20 Ultra about a week and a half now. Upgraded from a 3 year old device and while I really like some parts it does still feel like wasted money due to bits that don't feel like an upgrade at all.

So first up, I do love the screen but upgrading from an LCD display I do feel that whites especially are rendered very warmly and not realistic. But the deeper colours look incredible. Also brightness in sunshine is much better.

Speakers are alright. Could sound better and the vibration through the frame at higher volumes was annoying at first but I've kind of gotten used to it. Not as noticeable with the case on.

Quite like the UI. I am using Lawnchair with an icon pack but it's still close enough to stock and user friendly.

Battery I find is fairly poor. I am fairly heavy on the likes of Netflix or Bluetooth streaming Spotify but I find screen on time is pretty awful compared to my 3 year old HTC when it was new under the same conditions.

Very unimpressed with the camera so far. Thanks to lockdown my shots are mainly indoors or low light and they seem so poor compared to the HTC. Especially if there's a person in the shot. I'm on the current update but blurriness is still an issue.

This may sound like an awfully negative assessment but these are just the things that have stood out so far. Overall I like the device but it feels like the ball was dropped in several areas. And tbh I think a lot of the issues could be down to the Exynos processor from looking at comparison reviews.

Oh actually yes, I do still have the annoying Bluetooth issue where if I ring someone there's no problems but if someone rings me I can't hear them. I've since found a workaround is to quickly toggle Bluetooth on and off but that's ridiculous for a brand new phone.

1jcdub

My camera app suggested I use 3:4 64mp instead of 3:4. I tried it and the focus went to sh*t again. Just like it was prior to the update. When I went back to the 3:4 resolution the focus issue became good again.
Anyone else have this issue? Or can confirm it's happening to their S20 or S20 plus?

sentient_6

I hadn't noticed an issue but ya testing it there its fairly bad autofocusing at 64mp. Maybe only use 64 for wide outdoor type shots?

Has anyone any suggestions for the quickest way to get a case? Tescos don't have anything. Spigen from Amazon is delayed in the royal mail and im a week with no case on the slippiest phone ive ever own.

jones

sentient_6 wrote: »

I hadn't noticed an issue but ya testing it there its fairly bad autofocusing at 64mp. Maybe only use 64 for wide outdoor type shots?

Has anyone any suggestions for the quickest way to get a case? Tescos don't have anything. Spigen from Amazon is delayed in the royal mail and im a week with no case on the slippiest phone ive ever own.

Ha i had the same worry for my preorder so i ordered the spidgen liquid air case before i got the phone as a stop gap. I ordered the Mous limitless 3.0 (got a free accessory) but its still not here and hasn't even been dispatched so i'm very glad i got the spidgen plus its actually a nice case has a lovely finish but not sure how much drop protection it would give me (basically none i'd imagine). The liquid air looks like its available to order and its not too dear it may help as a stop measure.

MarkY91

Got a new update on my Samsung S20. It briefly mentioned camera improvements but I can't find anything online to read about it in detail

howamidifferent

Anyone using the eSIM functionality of the S20+?

1jcdub

MarkY91 wrote: »

Got a new update on my Samsung S20. It briefly mentioned camera improvements but I can't find anything online to read about it in detail

I received the update as well. Still have a focus issue when using 64mp 3:4

WarZoneBrother

Just ordered the S20 plus earlier today, it says next day delivery but it's still processing?.. Would it be Wednesday at the earliest for me to expect it?.. Or will it be longer due to the current situation..

petes

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Just ordered the S20 plus earlier today, it says next day delivery but it's still processing?.. Would it be Wednesday at the earliest for me to expect it?.. Or will it be longer due to the current situation..

Depends who you ordered from I suppose.

I ordered mine from Vrigin Media last Thursday and was delivered Friday!

WarZoneBrother

Arrived this morning, what's the best screen protector to get for the S20 plus?..

jones

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Arrived this morning, what's the best screen protector to get for the S20 plus?..

It comes with one on it if you ordered from Samsung?

WarZoneBrother

jones wrote: »

It comes with one on it if you ordered from Samsung?

Do you mean the one thats pre installed?.. It wouldn't provide as much protection as some of the tempered glass ones id assume?

jones

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Do you mean the one thats pre installed?.. It wouldn't provide as much protection as some of the tempered glass ones id assume?

Yeah comes preinstalled

WarZoneBrother

Has anyone ever heard of these it popped up in advertisement for me just wondering if they are worth it to buy and if they are legit

https://hotairballoon2.com/products/upgraded-two-side-tempered-glass-magnetic-adsorption-phone-case-for-samsung-s20-s20-plus-s20-ultra?fbclid=IwAR1jo1-pCz7Pzn3k2kIChmM8xcpM8N9TMgeWIbooyj2v8xEK7flGiugZ3hw

jamesd

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Has anyone ever heard of these it popped up in advertisement for me just wondering if they are worth it to buy and if they are legit

https://hotairballoon2.com/products/upgraded-two-side-tempered-glass-magnetic-adsorption-phone-case-for-samsung-s20-s20-plus-s20-ultra?fbclid=IwAR1jo1-pCz7Pzn3k2kIChmM8xcpM8N9TMgeWIbooyj2v8xEK7flGiugZ3hw

Held together with magnets, may not be the best.

darragh o meara

Hey Folks, Has anyone switched from the Iphone XS MAX to the S20 Ultra? The lockdown has me itching to buy something and the S20 Ultra looks like a contender to scratch that itch

Has anyone switched and would they recommend it? I have been using an S10 as my workphone for the past few months and love it especially the dual sim feature, Android has also improved a lot since I last had one.

MarkY91

darragh o meara wrote: »

Hey Folks, Has anyone switched from the Iphone XS MAX to the S20 Ultra? The lockdown has me itching to buy something and the S20 Ultra looks like a contender to scratch that itch

Has anyone switched and would they recommend it? I have been using an S10 as my workphone for the past few months and love it especially the dual sim feature, Android has also improved a lot since I last had one.

I came from S10 to S20+... I really doubt you'll find anyone who after upgrading would recommend it.

I'm actually considering "downgrading" to the S10+.

The only positive I have about the phone is the 120hz mode. Everything else new about the phone was either an extreme exaggeration.

I've upgraded yearly since the S7 and always felt happy with it aside from this year.

Cina

My S10+ is still just as fast as it was when I got it. The screen is brilliant, the camera has improved massively (Samsung have actually been great with updates) and the battery is still really good and personally I prefer the punch hole on the right instead of the middle. The only thing I'd like from the S20 is that 120hz display but even then you are sacrificing battery life and Quad HD for it. It's not in any way worth it.

I also will never buy another Exynos Samsung phone again anyway after seeing how bad it is compared to the SnapDragon versions on the S20.

sentient_6

Cina wrote: »

My S10+ is still just as fast as it was when I got it. The screen is brilliant, the camera has improved massively (Samsung have actually been great with updates) and the battery is still really good and personally I prefer the punch hole on the right instead of the middle. The only thing I'd like from the S20 is that 120hz display but even then you are sacrificing battery life and Quad HD for it. It's not in any way worth it.

I also will never buy another Exynos Samsung phone again anyway after seeing how bad it is compared to the SnapDragon versions on the S20.

Don't believe the bull**** hive mind about the exynos. Your just falling in line with what they want you to think.

McDermotX

TBH....I went from a S10+ to a S20 Ultra, and I'd find it hard to recommend anyone who asked doing similar. Just doesn't offer enough of an improvement over my previous model.
The 120Hz display is nice all in all, but over time it just becomes less and less of an 'outstanding' feature, and even though I've left it on, I'm not sure I'd miss it if I never had it - at least not enough to justify the cost of upgrading.
Not even a fan of the build quality compared to the 10+, and purely on an aesthetic value, it doesn't 'feel' anywhere as nice in the hand as as that model. Now that was a ceramic model to be fair, but there's certainly a 'cheaper' feel from the S20 Ultra IMO, for lack of a better word.

Have no issues with its performance or power that many of the clickbait articles have, and the phone feels as fast as you'd expect the latest and greatest to be, but certainly not a usable jump over the S10s to justify the cost involved (unless you get a cracking deal).
Anyone coming from below the S10 line would probably appreciate the phone more, but I'd advise most people to keep their powder dry........perhaps there would be the very unlikely scenario of the Note 20 being the phone this should have been, but that's not very realistic at this point, but ultimately, I don't think there would be much of a disadvantage sitting this round out.

Cina

sentient_6 wrote: »

Don't believe the bull**** hive mind about the exynos. Your just falling in line with what they want you to think.

It's not a f*cking conspiracy man. The stats and facts speak for themselves.

darragh o meara

Thats a pity, this is one of the few times I've been tempted to switch fully, the last been for the Galaxy Note 4. The S10 I have is a work device so I dont use it much outside of work but if the S20 Ultra isnt the huge step I was expecting it to be, Ill hold out and see what the next Note brings.

Reati

I went from s10 plus to ultra (mainly for the good trade in value). I recommend it as the x5 and x10 zoom are worth it for me. 108mp mode and 8K video is class. Just FYI though the x30 mode isnt great and x100 is pointless. It really heavily over processes faces. It's so bad if you take a photo and immediately go into gallery view you will see the image you took and a few seconds later you will see the processed "effects" version appear. Samsung need to turn that off badly.

Focus is still very hit and miss. I honestly don't believe they can fix it in software as it's down to subpar focus tech they chose. It's mostly on the video modes but I saw it at 5x photo zoom earlier. Night mode and pointing at the moon or stars you will really see how badly it struggles to focus. My s10 didn't have that issue.

The 120hz is nice but it can hang every so often when scroll. I'm not sure what causes it. You also get used to it very fast and the newness "wears off".

Fingerprint sensor is as hit and miss as s10.

I'd recommend getting it if you get a good deal but it won't blow you away if you have an s10 and thr niggles above will need to be lived with. The rest is the same as an s10.

For the song and dance they made its a very poor iterative update.

petes

Looking for a decent case for the S20 plus and know it's probably done to death but recommendations welcome.

Have looked at this one but I haven't bought a case in ages even for the S10 I had.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B083LXL4LL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A30G15NR8CHI48&psc=1

jogdish

petes wrote: »

Looking for a decent case for the S20 plus and know it's probably done to death but recommendations welcome.

Have looked at this one but I haven't bought a case in ages even for the S10 I had.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B083LXL4LL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A30G15NR8CHI48&psc=1

I bought an Urban Armor Gear (direct from their site, took about 2 weeks), very happy with it.

Barr

Cina wrote: »

My S10+ is still just as fast as it was when I got it. The screen is brilliant, the camera has improved massively (Samsung have actually been great with updates) and the battery is still really good and personally I prefer the punch hole on the right instead of the middle. The only thing I'd like from the S20 is that 120hz display but even then you are sacrificing battery life and Quad HD for it. It's not in any way worth it.

I also will never buy another Exynos Samsung phone again anyway after seeing how bad it is compared to the SnapDragon versions on the S20.

I was hanging on to change to the S20 when it came out . It is ideal for me as it has dual sim + decent camera.

However , poor reviews etc for the Exynos version has put me right off

I've been looking at all the other alternatives now (disappointing as I have Samsung for years )

WarZoneBrother

petes wrote: »

Looking for a decent case for the S20 plus and know it's probably done to death but recommendations welcome.

Have looked at this one but I haven't bought a case in ages even for the S10 I had.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B083LXL4LL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A30G15NR8CHI48&psc=1

Yeah I too am trying to find a decent one with front protection also I did buy the protective case with my phone for 24euro or so, but it doesn't protect the front so might look for other alternatives...

I see some mous case for 50euro or something, reckon that's a bit steep for a brand I've never heard of... the Otterbox is like 40euro also..

Mimikyu

How are people finding the battery life? Does it get better after a few days?

I've had the S20+ since Tuesday and I'm finding the battery terrible.

I took it off charge about 9.30 this morning, approx an hour and and half screen time (browsing and Reddit, no gaming) and I'm already down to 45%. 1080p screen setting and 120Hz.

I was using a P30 Pro and Pixel 3a before this and both had much better battery.

sentient_6

I average 6.5 to 7 hrs SOT a day on regular S20. Running 60hz and qhd though.

MarkY91

Captain Morgan wrote: »

How are people finding the battery life? Does it get better after a few days?

I've had the S20+ since Tuesday and I'm finding the battery terrible.

I took it off charge about 9.30 this morning, approx an hour and and half screen time (browsing and Reddit, no gaming) and I'm already down to 45%. 1080p screen setting and 120Hz.

I was using a P30 Pro and Pixel 3a before this and both had much better battery.

Couldn't tell you stats but it's not better than on my S10 (using S20+ now). I do have 120hz mode on and I'm quite a heavy user. Luckily the "super fast charger" does exactly what it's called.

TitianGerm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Couldn't tell you stats but it's not better than on my S10 (using S20+ now). I do have 120hz mode on and I'm quite a heavy user. Luckily the "super fast charger" does exactly what it's called.

The higher refresh rate uses a lot more battery on all phones that offer it.

McDermotX

Another update (ATD3) pushed for the Ultra yesterday after the apparently botched last firmware a week or so ago.
Dunno what it does, and can't say I noticed a problem other than the Chrome tab hang every now and then, which could easily just be Chrome's fault, as opposed to the phone - fairly widespread reports.
Probably another camera 'fix'.

MarkY91

McDermotX wrote: »

Another update (ATD3) pushed for the Ultra yesterday after the apparently botched last firmware a week or so ago.
Dunno what it does, and can't say I noticed a problem other than the Chrome tab hang every now and then, which could easily just be Chrome's fault, as opposed to the phone - fairly widespread reports.
Probably another camera 'fix'.

Got it too on the plus but little to no information on it

Voodoomelon

A mere four weeks later and I got my refund from Vodafone for my S20+ if anyone wants an idea of time scale. Looking forward to the new Note now.

Sleeper12

Barr wrote:

I've been looking at all the other alternatives now (disappointing as I have Samsung for years )

Samsung galaxy s20 ultra 256gb snapdragon on Amazon France for under 1200 euro

How Soon Is Now

Hearing a lot of mixed things about these phones. I'm currently on the s9+ wouldn't mind an update but it's not essential just yet.

Would the s20+ be worth the money compared to what I've got?

I dunno what to make of the ultra at that price it seems a no go.

sentient_6

Personally I would say yes absolutely go for it. Someone will be along shortly though to say the opposite.

How Soon Is Now

sentient_6 wrote: »

Personally I would say yes absolutely go for it. Someone will be along shortly though to say the opposite.

Haha ya I've seen both arguments online so I'm not sure then for obvious reasons!

What would be the pros and cons in your opinion?

sentient_6

So im defined not a Samsung fan boy and have had my issues in the last few years. But this is the first time I've been impressed with it as a complete phone. The camera is excellent, Samsung cameras in the past always had issues say capturing details in anything other than blazing daylight. The updates are coming thick and fast every month. And one ui is great. Ive no complaints. And I always have something to complain about with every phone ive owned.

How Soon Is Now

sentient_6 wrote: »

So im defined not a Samsung fan boy and have had my issues in the last few years. But this is the first time I've been impressed with it as a complete phone. The camera is excellent, Samsung cameras in the past always had issues say capturing details in anything other than blazing daylight. The updates are coming thick and fast every month. And one ui is great. Ive no complaints. And I always have something to complain about with every phone ive owned.

Thanks for the feedback! Is it the plus or ultra you have?

Heard people where having issues with the camera and even issues with having to protect the lenses.

MarkY91

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Hearing a lot of mixed things about these phones. I'm currently on the s9+ wouldn't mind an update but it's not essential just yet.

Would the s20+ be worth the money compared to what I've got?

I dunno what to make of the ultra at that price it seems a no go.

I got the S20+ coming from S10...only for the free Galaxy buds and €500 trade in price, I wouldn't have went for it.

Read previous pages. Most people including myself feel scammed

How Soon Is Now

MarkY91 wrote: »

I got the S20+ coming from S10...only for the free Galaxy buds and €500 trade in price, I wouldn't have went for it.

Read previous pages. Most people including myself feel scammed

Thanks ill have a look.

sentient_6

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Thanks for the feedback! Is it the plus or ultra you have?

Heard people where having issues with the camera and even issues with having to protect the lenses.

Sorry i actually just have the regular S20.

Voodoomelon

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Hearing a lot of mixed things about these phones. I'm currently on the s9+ wouldn't mind an update but it's not essential just yet.

Would the s20+ be worth the money compared to what I've got?

I dunno what to make of the ultra at that price it seems a no go.

I had and still have the S9+ and sent the S20 back as I didn't feel it was much of an upgrade, and the speaker quality was much worse.

How Soon Is Now

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I had and still have the S9+ and sent the S20 back as I didn't feel it was much of an upgrade, and the speaker quality was much worse.

Thanks for the reply!

Ya considering the price it seems there are more negative things being said then positive.

How Soon Is Now

Is this legit!?

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058074281/1/#post113319398

WarZoneBrother

Am I the only one that a random wiki page of some old times person keeps popping up alot of the time when I unlock my phone? Is this anything to do with Bixby being installed, why would any phone/software ever implement the loading of random wiki pages? Its quite annoying at this stage, I installed new browser and same thing.