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December 27, 2020 - I saw a render yesterday of the S21 Ultra that would have me a little tempted, very like the N20U with boxy square shape/corners but better camera, processor etc. Plus a slightly bigger external S-pen. Click to expand... I do like the idea of a slightly larger S pen; But I'm used to the smaller ...
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r/samsung on Reddit: Note 20 Ultra vs. S21 Ultra Thoughts?
February 22, 2021 -

Any folks who have previously owned the Note 20 Ultra and switched to S21 Ultra have any thoughts about which one they like better? I want to purchase a new phone for my partner, and I'm a little torn between the two. The Note 20 Ultra is now a lot cheaper than when it first came out, and cheaper than the S21 Ultra... I've read a lot of reviews and it seems like the biggest benefit of the S21 Ultra is the better camera. But I'd love to hear what people think about it, if it's worth the extra couple hundred bucks for the better camera, considering that if I want the SPen I'd have to pony up some more money, plus get him a case to put it in. I think he would end up using the pen to take notes (and he also likes doodling, so I figure it might be fun for him to doodle when he's commuting etc). But he also does take a lot of pics for his job (real estate), and I'd like for him to have a good camera for his work without actually needing to carry around an extra camera.

I guess I'm not sure which is the better phone to get him value-wise, if the better camera is really that worth it, or if the Note 20 Ultra is pretty good that I won't feel like I cheaped out, plus the fact that the pen is included. (I just have a regular ol' S20 myself and I'm pretty happy with it for what I need so everything already feels like gravy to me, so I don't trust myself to be the best judge!)

Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Which phone is best | DPReview Forums
S21U Key camera specifications: Primary: 108 MP 1/1.33″ sensor, 0.8μm, 24 mm-equivalent f/1.8-aperture lens, OIS, PDAF · Ultra-wide: 12 MP 1/2.55″ sensor, 1.4μm, 13 mm-equivalent f/2.2-aperture lens, Dual-Pixel AF · Tele 1: 10 MP 1/3.24″ sensor, 1.22μm 72 mm-equivalent f/2.4-aperture lens, Dual-Pixel AF, OIS · Tele 2: 10 MP 1/3.24″ sensor, 1.22μm 240 mm-equivalent f/4.9-aperture lens, Dual-Pixel AF, OIS Note 20 ... More on dpreview.com
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