So I've finally after so many years of owning phones am getting the latest version of a phone in a series relatively close to when it was released.
I'm upgrading from the Note 8 and I wanna know what other peoples experiences have been so far with the Note 20 e.g.
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whats the aerial connection like - wifi and 4g/5g
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hows the phone audio and microphone quality
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lifespan (has it been started to run slow for any reason - full memory, any overheating etc).
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what about battery? i use a lot of high battery usage apps like youtube and google maps, and just general high internet usage on 5g so i am aware batteries will reach zero quicker because of it.
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usability? i have tiny hands and while i dont usually need to use my phone one handed, i do struggle with it.
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and durability. like does it feel flimsy, is the material of it good quality. if i had it in my back pocket and i sat down would i accidentally bend it?
TLDR: whats been some pros and cons with your experience?
Here's my thoughts that I posted a few weeks ago. I've had my Note 20 (US Snapdragon) since it's launch in August.
I went with the regular one for the following reasons
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Flat screen - This was one of the biggest reasons. I hate the curved displays. They add nothing to the actual functionality of the phone and make screen protectors a huge pain in the ass to install.
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Size - 6.7" is the ideal size for me. 6.9", while not that much bigger, is big enough that it won't fit in some of my pockets (even more so with a case), especially when winter comes and I have to bust out my coats.
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Cost - I got my phone from T-Mobile and even with the 50% trade in promo, my down-payment on an Ultra would have been over $600 after taxes.
My battery life has been excellent. I'm averaging being around 50% when I get home from work, I got nowhere close to that with my Note 8 or 10. Having the 4500mah battery has been amazing.
I'm well aware that the Ultra, from a spec perspective, is the better phone, but it's not the better phone for some people. I wouldn't recommend the Note 20 if you don't (or can't) get it on a trade in promotion, as I agree that it's overpriced. However, if you can get it on a trade-in (and aren't super concerned about specs), it's a fantastic device.
I haven't had any performance issues, unlike with my Note 10, which would get random lockups on Chrome and Edge.
My only complaints with are the Note 20 are these
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128GB downgrade - This applies to both phones. The fact that they dropped from 256GB to 128GB on the US Snapdragon models sucks ass.
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No microSD card - It sucks that there's no microSD as it really could use one (and we all know it was removed to use as a marketing point for the Ultra).
1080p60hz honestly doesn't bother me.
The fact that it has a plastic back is another thing that doesn't both me, either.
The regular Note 20 is a fantastic phone that's a bit overpriced.
Phenomenal. Sure, the plastic back and flat screen feels less premium, but this is a fantastic phone. I don't have a 5G plan so I can't comment on that, but 4G connectivity is good. Audio is great with the dual speakers, microphone is nothing special but does the job.
I've had it close to 2 months and battery life is amazing, and I have the Exynos variant. I easily get through a whole day, sometimes even 2 with moderate usage. No slow downs, no app crashes, nothing.
I have big hands so I can one hand this phone easy, but I avoid big bulky cases. S pen is on the left hand side which people like to moan about but really isn't a problem for me at all.
I also upgraded from the Note 8 and have no regrets. Go for it mate. £949 for this phone is a lot though, I got it for £200 off on an online deal
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Too narrow and the curved edges just make that even worse.
Yep. Also super annoying that you need to go down to 1080p to get the 9ms latency.
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