#Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max Test Comparison

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The Galaxy S20 Ultra is Samsung’s biggest Android phone, and its most daring sales pitch: you can own the world’s most advanced 5G phone, with the company’s best camera to date – if, that is, you’re prepared to spend more money than ever on a non-foldable smartphone.

I was curious about this so called the most advanced of Samsung’s new phones. So I search some video reviews online!

Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max Camera Test Comparison

Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max Speed Test!

Let’s see and discuss! Will Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra have competitors in the mobile phone market in the first half of this year? :smile::smile::smile::smile:

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Apple will have iPhone 12 in September 2020… sometimes I think these phones are competing for price than features for users :rofl:

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#4

This year i decided to make the change from iOS to Android.
My new Samsung (S20+ as the Ultra is just too big for me) arrives 13th March, can’t wait!
I’ve been an iPhone user since the 4s.

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Even though I’m not an apple fan, I like his videos and enjoy binge watching his channel

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#6

Counter arguments (it’s my job)

There is little 5G network, battery life issues, and so now is not the time to pay a premium for 5G.

Graphene batteries are not that far away and help improve battery life so I’d suggest hang back unless you’re desperate. Those Graphene aided cells will make a phone which doesn’t die from battery life after 2 years so you’d more likely to get 2+ years of life to ameliorate the cost.

There’s a lot to be said to get yesterday’s flagship as it was good only a few months ago and a lot cheaper…

5G in my area:

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But as usual, people make an emotional decision then retrofit facts to support it, so I know people mind’s are difficult to change.

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#7

I’ve been using Galaxy Notes since Note 2 and use Note 10 plus 5G now.
I’m not and Apple fan but it’s always fun to watch the rivalry :grin:
I think competition to the S20 will be mainly from Chinese brands, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is one I would be looking at instead of the S20, you get a lot for your money there

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I read this article, and almost relate to it --> I don’t know about you, I’m getting tired of $1000+ worth of Smartphones (independent of iOS or Android)

it is ridiculous price … bumping up prices and competition

#9

That’s a little rich (pun?)

It is people paying for $1000+ phones which cause them to exist!

My last phones back through time:

  • OnePlus 6T $629 May 2018
  • OnePlus 3T $439.00 Jan 2017
  • OnePlus 2 $389.00 Sept 2015
  • OnePlus1 $349.00 July 2014

So I’m already non too pleased with $629

So what I have been doing is using only my phone when I need the phone form-factor and otherwise been using a $300 8.4 tablet I got April 2019 and my “laptop” I got for $556 including keyboard+case Jan 2019

A phone has a unique problem of being in a hand single-handed and in pocket and so I don’t think that justifies such high prices. I spend more time on my other devices which, even though they can do more, cost less.

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What gets me is everyone griping about the price of phones, but if you remember way back in the day people had no issue paying 6-700 dollars for a phone because carriers offered subsidy to help offset the cost. Heck even now carriers help by leasing phones or selling them with a monthly payment attached so theres not much difference now then way back when besides better phones and more tech.

To justify cost, look at what your getting and think about what it would take to have the same thing in your computer and then as you all know smaller things cost more so just look at it that way. Cost is justified imo

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Rob, that’s location specific.

Subsidies are carrier specific and some people only can use one carrier due to coverage. In certain places, you’re correct that a voice line cost the same regardless and you could commit to a term and get a subsidy on a phone, so effectively your phone was “free” in return for a minimum term or paying an exit fee to move early.

However if you have a lot of network carrier options, usually you must pay more per month on average to get a subsidy so it is a form or hire purchase, and in those cases it can be lower 2 year cost to be a month-by-month and move between carriers. That has been what I have done mostly. In USA jumping between ATT, T-Mobile and their MVNOs.

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#12

I don’t know if this belongs here, and while I’m an Apple user I’m by no means an Apple fanboy. Still, one has to wonder:

  • Apple removes headphone jack. Everyone: “Absurd! Unthinkable! It’s time to move on from Apple!”
  • Other manufacturers remove headphone jack. Everyone: “It’s OK, I guess. Time to move to Bluetooth audio alright.”
  • Apple puts a notch on the screen. Everuone: “Ugly! Horrible! Terrible design!”
  • Other manufacturers put a noth on the screen. Everyone: “Well, it’s the only way to accomodate the cameras while still having a full frontal screen. We need the notch because of reasons.”
  • Apple puts all camera lens in an array on a square bump. Everyone: “Trypophobia! Horrendous! Who would want that?!”
  • Other manufacturers do the same. Everyone: “Meh. It’s there, I guess.”
  • Apple makes a $1000+ phone. Everyone: “No one will buy it! Too expensive! No justification!”
  • Other manufacturers release $1000+ phones. Everyone: “It’s the price of the tech. It has so much inside it must cost this much. Great value for money.”

Contrary to popular belief, Apple is not that much of an innovator. It usually improves on existant tech. But, sometime, it takes the lead, and whenever it happens, people freak out - remember not having a disc slot in a notebook?

We are at a moment where any high end tech, from any manufacturer, will be virtually the same - meaning, most likely more than enough for the average user. Also, durable. If you bought a phone in the last three to four years and took good care of it, it still probably works fine. As long as you can get the latest OS in your device and it works for you, I say keep the tech you have before upgrading.

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In perspective, I’m happy with £1000 for a phone.

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Well can you count each of those claims? How many complaints of each bullet?

I’d say that a phone is a set of compromises, the form factor calls for each component to be justified, e.g. the audio jack, removal allows something else improved like room for a bigger battery, or wireless charging.

The criticism of Apple is they didn’t when they removed audio jack then lower price. They deserve the most criticism as they keep prices high for no good reason other than Palo Alto Teslas are expensive.

I never complained about removing audio jack, nor the notch. I been using BT buds for years because the cable was a cause of phone accidents, and a notch comment is a sign of a small mind as we only truly see new and change and then blind so a notch becomes invisible after a while.

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I am fine with the audio jack going away, has given me freedom, to keep the smartphone in my backpack when i commute or go for trail walks, plus awesome wireless headsets (from Anker Soundcore :slight_smile: )

But the price jump each new model brings , for the minicular updates on slight features here and there is ridiculous… only talking for iPhones here… now with S20, Apple has whole new reason to hike the prices up again…

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While this is generally true, they often get less credit because other manufacturers release their products more quickly. But one thing you need to give Apple more credit for is turning a technology mainstream. For example, wireless charging. Wireless charging technology existed in smartphones starting 2012, but Apple didn’t hop on until 2017 with iPhone 8/X. Before then, the wireless charging standard was still fragmented (remember Powermat?). Once Apple signed with Qi, the battle was over. Sure, Powermat is still around, but Qi is the universal standard.

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In general, I hate camera tests. All of the newer smartphones have great cameras. The biggest difference (the real difference) will be the person taking the pictures.

Until last year, my friend had a Galaxy Note 4. He took better pictures with that than pretty much anyone I know, even people with iPhone Xs Max. He has an eye for photography plus he knows how to use all the settings on his camera. He has since upgraded to a newer Note and … his photos don’t look any different than the older Note.

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#18

This is true… it’s the art of photography that makes the photos come to life!

#19

Wow, when you got it, don’t forget to share your thought here. Lol

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#20

:relaxed:he always shows some facts to users easily.