Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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- aaronwt
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- 03 Feb 2022
Schreitze, 02 Feb 2022I was planning on buying an s21.
Is this unit affected wi... moreNo idea what that is. I've had my S21 since launch and have not run into any issues with it.
Like all my previous Galaxy S phones, My S21 is on 24/7/365. And the only time it gets rebooted is from the monthly software update.
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- Schreitze
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- 02 Feb 2022
I was planning on buying an s21.
Is this unit affected with the black screen of death?
I heard both the S21+ and S21 Ultra is affected by it. Any info about this matter?
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- Anonymous
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- 01 Feb 2022
Sam799, 28 Jan 2022Hi!! How much SOT do you get on your S21? I'm facing s... more1. Disable apps you don't use or Uninstall them
2. Limit your background apps from standard to 4 or no apps running in the background (you have to enable developer setting to do this)
3. Turn on battery saving if you haven't
4. Turn off location, you don't use them unless you're using the map
5. Enable "suspend execution for cached apps" in developer setting the downside for this one is that the app performance will decrease
6. Put unused app to deep sleep in your device care or you can restrict apps activity in developer setting
7. Turn on data saver in your connection setting
8. Lower your screen brightness to low, or dim
9. Limit your screen time to 1 min or less
10. Use wifi calling instead, cellular connection tend to use more power when your signal is low
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- aaronwt
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- 31 Jan 2022
RandyRiffin, 28 Jan 2022I wouldn't recommend getting S21, as many people who h... moreBut if running at 1440 requires a 60hz refresh rate? I would never want to use it. After using the S21 with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, I could never go back to a 60hz refresh rate. The difference was huge. And this is from a person that plays never games on a cell phone.
The last time I played a game on a cell phone was back in 2017. When I had an S8.
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- aaronwt
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- 31 Jan 2022
Anonymous, 30 Jan 2022Did they also notice the 120Hz, better cameras, better batt... moreYes. The lower resolution of the S21 was the only negative for me. Coming from an S10. All the benefits of the S21 over the S10 easily trumped the lower screen resolution for me.
I'm still curious how the S22 will be. As long as I can get an S22 for $300 or less out of pocket, after my S21 trade in, I will most likely get one.
Since I always want to get the fastest SoC available. And it sounds like the new SoC in the S22 will be a nice improvement over the S21. The faster a cell phone is the better, for me.
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- aaronwt
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- 31 Jan 2022
SweeetY, 29 Jan 2022I've had S10, S20 and S21...the S phones are getting w... moreThe S21 actually dropped in price from the S20. Plus they gave $150 to $200 more in trade in values.
I got $550 trade in for my two year old S10, toward a launch S21. So my 256GB S21 only cost me $300 out of pocket.
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- aaronwt
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- 31 Jan 2022
RandyRiffin, 28 Jan 2022And if you want to stretch to a bit larger 6.4 inch, you ca... moreAfter using the S21 with a 120hz refresh rate, I never want to go back to using a phone with a 60hz refresh rate. There was a huge difference to me between my S10 with a 60hz refresh rate and the S21 with the 120hz variable refresh rate.
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- 31 Jan 2022
SA466, 30 Jan 2022What's the point of the 64MP 1.1x sensor that only get... moreand I almost forgot - the main reason for that 64mp sensor is 8k video :-P
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- 31 Jan 2022
SA466, 30 Jan 2022What's the point of the 64MP 1.1x sensor that only get... more1. you can use the 64mp sensor for taking normal (not zoomed) pictures too
2. and in case of zoom pictures the phone switches to 64mp sensor when using 2x and higher zoom
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- scorpio
- PPS
- 31 Jan 2022
RandyRiffin, 28 Jan 2022I wouldn't recommend getting S21, as many people who h... moreThanks for that. I'll wait for s22 reviews.
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- SA466
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- 30 Jan 2022
What's the point of the 64MP 1.1x sensor that only gets activated with 3x Zoom? Did they just had a bunch of lenses lying around and didn't know hat to do with them?
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- Anonymous
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- 30 Jan 2022
RandyRiffin, 28 Jan 2022I wouldn't recommend getting S21, as many people who h... moreDid they also notice the 120Hz, better cameras, better battery and better performance for the S21???
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- SweeetY
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- 29 Jan 2022
RandyRiffin, 28 Jan 2022I wouldn't recommend getting S21, as many people who h... moreI've had S10, S20 and S21...the S phones are getting worse each year and more expensive....S22 appears to follow the same trend, so my next phone will be another brand with headset jack and memory card...for less money.
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- Anonymous
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- 28 Jan 2022
Sam799, 28 Jan 2022Hi!! How much SOT do you get on your S21? I'm facing s... moreHe easily gets 7-8 of on screen time, which is mediocre after updating to android 12 with one ui 4!
That’s why i had to stay away from android because it’s a buggy mess for me to go back on android
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- RandyRiffin
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- 28 Jan 2022
scorpio, 27 Jan 2022Hi I notice that you went from an s10 to an s21. Was there ... moreI wouldn't recommend getting S21, as many people who have went from S10 to S21 have really noticed a drop in resolution quality. Just wait and see if S22 will have 1440p, otherwise get S20, which has an option for 1440.
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- RandyRiffin
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- 28 Jan 2022
aaronwt, 26 Jan 2022???When have I said I want a big phone. A 6.2" screen ... moreAnd if you want to stretch to a bit larger 6.4 inch, you can get Samsung A32, S21 FE, Google Pixel 6, Realme 8 Pro, Moto G71, Oppo Reno 6.
Maybe even a bit older Xiaomi Mi 9, S10+. May I ask you if you like high refresh rate?
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- RandyRiffin
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- 28 Jan 2022
aaronwt, 26 Jan 2022???When have I said I want a big phone. A 6.2" screen ... moreOk. I understand your concern. I went into phone finder, filtered in phones from 6.2 inches to 6.3. Not many of them are from popular brands. If you want a flagship phone, your only choices are Xiaomi 12x, Pixel 4a 5G, Redmi Note 8 2021, Fairphone 4, Sony Xperia L4 or upcoming Pixel 6a.
Here is the link: https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2020&fDisplayInchesMin=6.2&fDisplayInchesMax=6.3
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- Sam799
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- 28 Jan 2022
aaronwt, 27 Jan 2022My S21 has easily been better than my S10. Much better batt... moreHi!! How much SOT do you get on your S21? I'm facing some battery issues on mine, any tips?
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- RandyRiffin
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- 28 Jan 2022
aaronwt, 27 Jan 2022If I'm wasting money then so be it. It is my money to ... moreI agree with you. Wireless is too convenient. Pull out the earbud, put it in your ear, no hassle, don't need a crappy tangle mess. And when battery is dead, place it on wireless charger, and go to sleep. Goodnight!
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- scorpio
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- 28 Jan 2022
aaronwt, 27 Jan 2022My S21 has easily been better than my S10. Much better batt... moreThanks for the reply.