From the picture looks like there’s a glass protector on, no?

Yours a local set?

I am looking for the SD865 version.

This post is to solicit help from those who own an Ultra, Exynos version.

I actually want the Snapdragon iteration but now have an offer for a local set which is too good to turn down. I know the shortcomings of the Exynos set. Can live with the comparatively not so good battery life since it is 5000 mAh, so still alright. The other shortfalls I can also deal with. The only thing which is important to me is the line/data/WiFi reception, the signal. How is it? Bearable or not too good? I have the Note 10+ but since this Ultra seems to have more problems, hence my solicitation for inputs.

Would appreciate any advice before I put my money down for the set. TQ all.

This post has been edited by PeeEl: Jul 17 2020, 11:53 AM

Thanks mate.

Firstly, Note 20, from reports, is coming with just the vanilla and ultra versions. This would render the top of the range at a price I probably would not be willing to fork out. If they have a Plus iteration, it may make a difference. And at this juncture, like I said, the offer for the S20 Ultra is too good to refuse.

Coincidentally, I am also on Maxis. Note 10+ though not ideal insofar as signal/line reception is concerned, it still cuts it. But after reading about S20 series being a little inferior to previous models, I just want to have a peace of mind before I put my foot in the door.

Well, I suppose the trade off for the ‘too good to turn away price’ is the perhaps mediocre performance in relation to reception, if at all it actually is.

Not at all, mate. Have not made any direct comparison. And I don’t generally buy to profit from it. I agree about the SD variant. That’s why I posted looking for them, the S series and Note 10+.

Finally, even with the low price offer of the Exynos version, I am still thinking very hard...for that very reason.

In any event, I will cross the bridge when I get to it ie. selecting which phone or which variant I buy eventually, taking into account all factors. I am also having the OnePlus 8 Pro at the corner of my eye. Decisions, decisions.

This post has been edited by PeeEl: Jul 20 2020, 11:11 PM

Yes, it has been widely documented that the Exynos iteration of Samsung phones in terms of battery life plus a host of other functions leave much to be desired. This is more prevalent in the S20 series somehow. With that said, for new phones generally speaking the battery life will not be good. Only after you have used the phone for a while will it improve. But don’t expect stellar performance as per what is aforestated.

I am pretty close in getting an S20 Ultra SD(US unit) from one of the local sellers here. Although he has confirmed a few times that they are new and not used or refurbished sets, I somehow am a little sceptical. Yours is a new set and you have no reason to think that it is used or refurbished? Would appreciate your feedback. TQ.

Oic. Cool, thanks.

When I COD with them, I can ask to do the checks. What are the secret codes, pray tell. TQ.

Thanks. I know some of these codes. But I don’t see any of them is able to help determine whether the unit is new or used/refurbished.

Yup, I could but if the unit is refurbished, they could have changed the battery and reset those data. In any case, will use some of the codes to check, if not for confirmation, for self-gratification. LOL. Thanks for trying to help. Appreciated.

This post has been edited by PeeEl: Aug 4 2020, 03:59 PM

Don’t have a lot of options when it comes to Samsung Snapdragon sets. Anyway, for me, it’s a risk worth taking as opposed to buying an Exynos unit.

I am still harbouring the thought of getting a Huawei phone but for an obvious reason, I am holding back.

Since you have one, can I check with you...without side loading GMS, can the following apps be installed and used without problems?

1. Waze
2. WeChat
3. Starbucks
4. Maxis
5. Grab
6. Touch n Go
7. Facebook
8. YouTube

Your feedback is appreciated.