i had S24 for 1 day , and i return it to use my old S21 funny story the 64MP really better from the 50MP from the S24! if you dont bellive me check GSMARENA photo compared, S24 abit fast but if you wannt better landscape photos with more details S21 is the GOAT
my battery is at 75% life so i will maybe replace battery (im still getting full day in average usage) i love this phone is he X5 zoom (real even hybrid i would by even more happy ) btw the S24U is downgraded to X5 50MP instead of X10
I have exynos variant of this and using close to 200 apps on this currently and still it runs pretty smoothly. Can easily rock this for another 2 years.
I also have an s21 exynos which I bought back in 2022. still doing great so far except for when im doing calls, it gets hot. especially when I multitask - having a videocall on the background/corner of the screen while using another app, it gets hot as asf. other than that, it's cool, especially the camera :)
u can try using the silicone case with a fur inside it gets little bit warm in touch when u do the heavy things on phone and will get hot@@francismagnusson378
My Exynos device got uncomfortably hot, which affected the battery life as well. Otherwise I would have kept it as long as IT receives software updates.
@@MadiFiras2005 Hi! Probably the phone you bought has a very worn battery and needs a new one. I recently bought a new Galaxy S21 and the battery life is very good.
@@MadiFiras2005 It depends on whether you change the battery yourself or take the phone to a repair service. You can find this information on the internet.
To enable Wireless PowerShare on Samsung S21: 1. Go to *Settings* > *Battery* > *Battery care* 2. Tap on *Wireless PowerShare* 3. Toggle the switch to the *On* position 4. Confirm that you want to enable Wireless PowerShare by tapping *Turn on* Make sure your phone's battery level is above 30% to use Wireless power share
Besides the battery life this phone runs like a beast. I Remember taking pictures even the iPhone gang in the familiy would be jealous of the picture quality.
4:55 to set up the power sharing just go to settings and search "wireless power sharing" or enable it from the control panel, it usually is off by default or may not be even listed, just add it with the edit icon.
Flagships from the s10 era onwards still work very well performance wise. It just depends on how the battery performs/whether that has degraded. Agreed about the plastic backs vs glass though considering 95% of us put phones in a case glass backs seem fairly pointless but does sadly allow manufacturers to add another 10% to the price for using "premium" materials.
Nah tbh not the s10 😂😂😂😂😂😂. My s10 used to lag badly if I run cod mobile on max settings especially after 2 or 3 games. I currently have a note 20 ultra, this works like any flagship phone nowadays
@vikashmayrhoo5639 fair point if you are into gaming yeah while most apps and games will work well I suppose cod/genshin impact type games will have to have lower settings/fps. I'm also using s20 fe still, and the only reason I'd change is if the battery was dying quickly. For now I'm still getting a full day though.
Go to settings and battery then navigate wireless power sharing then click on, you have to on it anytime you want to use Thats how to use the reverse wireless charging
Honestly before even watching the video with answer, when sooo many people are still using and bragging on the s21 FE and how outstanding that one is still going for everyone these days, it's just an easy automatic Yes, the even better true galaxy s21 is bound to be even more worth it. I have an s23 fe and it's been the best phone I've ever had hands down, even though the last phone I had (galaxy a52s) was a snapdragon, now I see what most people are saying the last year about new Exynos especially since the s24... it's real, real simple, Exynos went from bad/mid to straight up amazing just as well as Snapdragon for the most to all part. Of course, the newest gen of snapdragon has risen way above though forsure and that's the best you can get today still, but new 2023/2024 Exynos is outstanding more than enough. I guess some people arguing against it so hard are just stuck in the past not giving it a chance.
8:27 no wrong yes if you just look at the 12mp and the 64mp pic not a difference only in color maybe but when you start zooming in you can easly 100% see way clearer. if you don't you need different glasses
Battery life isn't the best, I changed the battery and the new one Is worse but that's my fault I didn't go to a recognised battery replacement shop. 5g and 120hz drains the battery quickly too but the phone is lovely and it would still get android 15 which would be it's last update. If you can buy the snapdragon variant then it should be better.
64MP 3x zoom camera has a significant advantage- you can digitally zoom further without losing quality. It is pretty obvious, so don't know why you said high MPX camera is there for "no reason".
Still have the exynos variant. Runs super smooth. Have it since release. For the reverse wireless charging you just have to enable it in settings in your charging options. For the zoom camera its a digital zoom so the 64mp camera image is cropped in. Its not a optical zoom. Samsung did this so that you can take 8k videos and still have a 12 mp primary camera. 8 k vids a filmed from the 64 mp camera. Otherwise very good video. I hopefully will use my s21 till end of software support in early 2026
as someone that bought s23 fe for 600 usd i regret buying it because s21 renew is way cheaper (200usd or less) while the difference is very small and i could had saved more money.
A very good phone I love mine it gets warm sometimes other than that is a perfect device so you were saying that not all Androids survive this long That's sad because I don't really want to go back to no iPhone ever
I just bought a renewed s21 and it’s going to be delivered today! I’m hoping I like it! I haven’t had a Samsung since the s7 edge. I have a iPhone 12 right now and wanting to switch and hoping I am making the right choice lol.
Bugs and hiccups apear after a while of using an android phone yea.. but a low/mid range phone only. High end android phones can be used for 7-9 years easily bro.. istg i have a galaxy note 3 from 2013 and it still works so well
Thank you for sharing. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy A50 and it broke. Due to the terrible situation in Congo I refuse to invest in a new phone. I was very happy to find out about refurbished phones like Rebuy and I just ordered a used Samsung Galaxy S21. Thanks to your video I am happy with my decision and can't wait to try it out.
I bought a Galaxy S21 today and the phone made several OS updates from Android 12 to Android 14 and didn't heat up at all. Galaxy S22 has problems with overheating.
To the S21 gang, Should i worry tooo much with the green line issue i have heard of? i mean i'm kinda conscious.......some experience with this mobile in 24 would be helpful for me
despite what RU-vidrs will tell you that how smooth the phone is, how good the value is for such a price. I recommend, if you really want to buy older phone to use pass its security support period, only use it for entertaining purposes. Do not input any REAL personal information into the phone, and especially DO NOT use it for banking apps or work purposes.
Dex, just get a USB hub. I have one that that was power in, HDMI out, some USB 2s. I already had a USB 2 ethernet dongle. Get yourself a Logitek K400+. Plug the eternet dongle into the hub. Your phone is now wired to the internet, you have HDMI out and you can use a Keyboard with a track pad. At the same time, you can charge your phone.
People absolutely obsess too much on the plastic back. I prefer it because it’s more durable. And folks also care way too much about cameras. As long as they work well I don’t care about specs and making the experience all about cameras. The obvious value here is the flagship experience for much less. Everything else is white noise lol 😂
The emphasis on "shatter resistance" is ridiculous IMO. Gorilla Glass Victus that picks up scratches, plastic backs, that will get shredded without a case. But hey, it's not going to shatter. We already had shatterproof phones 10 years ago when they made them out of aluminum.
In 2024 im still using s21 snapdragon version which is still great but unfortunately my variant storage just 128gb which is suck🥲 but other than that it still great n use phone n i do plan wanna upgrade to s23 or s24 pretty soon🙌🏼💪🏻❤️✌🏼
I recently acquired a Samsung Galaxy S23 FE at a very reasonable price from my carrier. However, I am not entirely satisfied with the bezels on this device. I have received an offer to trade my S23 FE for a mint condition Samsung Galaxy S21. I am considering this offer and would appreciate your advice on whether it would be a worthwhile exchange.
the only struggle that im experiencing on this phone is the gta definition from netflix lagging as heck on those games especialy in vice city and san andreas didnt tried the gta 3
Hi guys..any help? My s21 ultra is still showing android verison is up to date on "android 12". Please, how can i update manually on pc? I've tried and failed, it feels so out dated, its so frustrating! Its a 512gb/16gb am not thinking of changing yet, i just wanna update the software gosh!🙏🏿 Thanks!
If OTA updates aren't available You can try connecting it to desktop using smart switch, and install the latest update through adb. And if that doesn't work, try changing the CSC code by flashing.
Is a small device and the 1080p is good. The reason why they downgraded is the 200$ price reduction I miss the big mp count on the tele. It enabeled bigger zoom distances but at least the sensor on my s23 is better(tho i feel like the tele camera should be an utility camera and you don't rly need to get the best resuilts. You just need a sharp image). I think the zoom is a necesity and every phone(i'd rather get a midranger with a normal camera and a zoom than one with a normal camera,uw,depth,machro and useless shit they put to have more cameras but no. At least with samsung,no tele on a new phone under 700$(the fe series :() Also i like that is plastic. Another measure to make the 200$ reduction possible but the math ppastic feels great and the durability gains are incredible. I used to go no case with my a52s. Dropped it from 2nd floor,no problem,it feelt good in the hands and my only complain was the plastic frame that cracked around 1 year later after i dropped it again but the screen was fine(than water got into it trough the crack and i had to switch to my s23 which i'm scared to drop bc of the back glass) my point: we need more metal frame and plastic back phones(i hated the a54 for making the back glass but keeping the rails plastic)
how about the exynos ver? since the sd is not available in my country (I mostly use social medias, with 1-2hours gaming) is the battery alright or not?
I honestly want this phone, but in my country its just the shitty exynos variant, where its prone to overheating and throttling also the battery life is affected too.
For better battery 21 FE and for better camera and screen to body ratio 21 everything else is equal and don't let ppl tell you the Exynos is. Abad chip compared to sd the Exynos is on par with the 888
@allthebest7722 amazon! Just pick something renewed with 4 stars or above and it is gonna be perfect conditions. BTW remember there's free returns. I did have the need to return mine, it arrived perfectly at my first try 👍👍
If u want to reverse wireless charge an iPhone you place it exactly where the wirless charging coal is you might want to change the orientation on iPhone when cameras get in the way of it aligning to the wirless charging coal.
Thanks for your analysis! I bought a "reconditioned" & so far so good although I manage to scratch the main/middle lens. I'll try to switch the glass with the lower lens which I never use 😆😆😆
4:55 you need to have a device that has wireless charging ofc. 2nd is when you do it for a phone the best is to place it like a + and no - so the cameras aren't in the way. ofc you need to press the button in the menu it doesn't matter if you do it before or after puttng the device you wanna charge on the phone
All cameras can record 4k 60 fps : front camera, ultrawide, wide, and zoom camera (actually I'm not sure about the zoom camera, I think the max it can is 1080p 60 fps. Which is still extreme good!! Surely all of them 1080/60fps
It's really good over there in the US but here in the EU it's trash this phone because Exynos. Less powerful, overheating issues, battery issues, and so on. Samsung being Samsung calling two different devices with different processors the same. So yeah shame to them.
The exynos is not baf tho check recent test with the exynos and sd version of s21 the exynos actually out performs the snapdragon long term little gap tho but still its not bad
Correction, s21 and s21 plus are still glass. they just looks like plastic but trust me, its glass. i just drop my old s21 plus and the back is literally shattered in million pieces
No. S21 exynos is not worth it, because when i played roblox on it, it turned into a sun. Im not joking. Playing mid range games on it heats a lot ill update this comment when i test games
