Who does Samsung think they are?? - S21 & S21 Ultra

The video opens with the host reacting to Samsung's new S21 lineup, expressing surprise and critique about Samsung’s design choices and pricing strategy. He notes the S21 and S21 Plus adopt a more minimal feature set, including a reduction to 8 GB of RAM and a removal of the Micro SD expansion, which he frames as cost-saving moves that align them more with OnePlus than previous Galaxy S iterations. The host highlights the matte finish of the S21 against a glossy mid-frame, praising the build quality while calling out the absence of a charger in the package as a mixed environmental move that prioritizes costs over outright environmental impact. He discusses the display choices, pointing out that both the S21 and S21 Plus use 1080p-class panels with 120 Hz, while the S21 Ultra retains higher resolution but still runs at 1080p by default in some scenarios to save power, noting that 1440p might offer a perceptible improvement for sharp-eyed viewers. The review shifts to performance, comparing the Snapdragon 888 in North America and Exynos 2100 elsewhere, with emphasis on the new ARM X1 core and the potential for improved single-thread performance, while acknowledging that real-world gains may vary. The host contemplates the future of Samsung’s GPU collaboration with AMD, suggesting that a substantial multi-generational GPU leap could be a game changer, and he compares overall device longevity, charging speeds, and adaptive displays to the competition, including Apple, before deciding that the Ultra’s S-Pen functionality, memory options, and camera system still position it as a distinct flagship despite the naming overlap with the vanilla models.

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