Universal rule.

The lower resolution you use, the smoother the FPS in the game. The same rule apply to all game platforms (PC, console, smartphone).

Try to set you phone display to lower resolution (fhd, or even hd if you go extreme), I am sure the frame drop and temperature will be improved. However, the cost is low quality pic.

Yes. However, there are some people who will nitpicking and say the quality is worse than the QHD display. But in fact, some owners can't notice the difference between qhd and fhd, with their naked eyes.

See this video below. Some users think FHD is better and vice versa. The result shows it's a draw.




So the conclusion is, no need to listen to others. Just stick to the one that you think that suits you the most. It's your phone. You decide.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 20 2021, 02:00 PM

it will get dirty and yellow eventually.

I would recommend you to buy the official protective case. It also got the kickstand as well. I used this on my ex-note 9, ex-s10plus and current s20+. Nice and sturty. The only downside is it's heavy.


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It's expected since SD888 also having the same problem. It seems that this year flagship chip got the same overheating issue. It's safely to say that if you are a hardcore mobile gamer, you need to think twice before you want to buy new gen phones this year.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 20 2021, 03:37 PM

Same here. I don't play mobile games. Battery performance is much more important to me compared to game performance. As long as it's not overheating during normal daily usage, then it's all good.

However, it's still too soon to make conclusion. Need to wait for full review first and then we will know the pros and cons of these new gen chipset.

Haiya. Read carefully my friend. I did say "hardcore mobile gamer".

Dude. 1280x800 is HD quality. It's the lowest resolution of all phone displays. Some more it's a tab with big screen size. Of course it's blur and not smooth lah.

here you go








Concluson: Top notch performance

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 21 2021, 12:06 AM

This may not related to S21, but it may be useful for people who want to wait for Note 21 instead of buying S21.

Sad news for Note fans.

Coming from Samsung famous leaker ice universe. Note series is ended. Note 20 series could be the last note.

This is not a rumor. This is confirmed. Samsung most likely will announce this soon or later...

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 21 2021, 11:42 AM

Wait. Don't judge too fast my friend. According to latest reviews/tests, 21 exynos perform A LOT better than 20 exynos. Despite of the possible overheat issue, the performance should be better than S20fe 5g (theoretically).

of course, S21 is still a downgrade compared to s20, in term of features (SD slot/QHD screen). But for people who don't mind about these 2 features, then S21 is the better choice.

Oh well, they will never release the SD version in here for now, and they won't release as well in future. Samsung is planning to ditch Snapdragon and will release Exynos version globally very soon, if later this year their teamwork with AMD is successful. it's possible that next year there will be no more snapdragon version Samsung flagship.

Well, we know this will happen eventually, especially after they decided to put S-pen into the S line. It's just a matter of time.

In future, you still can find the S-pen in S, Tab and the Fold series. However, we do not know whether they are as convenient as the Note series. Look at the S21 Ultra.......you need to buy extra casing in order to keep the S-pen.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 21 2021, 01:11 PM

For people who prefer cheaper S21.

https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s21_4g_vari...-news-47315.php

Question: Will they release the 4G version in here since we already got the 5G version?

Answer: Look at the S20Fe 5G and S20Fe 4G. Ya, Most likely....may be after few months later...

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 21 2021, 01:15 PM

This time I have no interested in looking for snapdragon review. We should look for exynos review for our sake. Lol.

Recommended channel for exynos review.

Supersaf tv
The tech chap
Xeetechcare
Tech spurt
Mr. Whose the boss

Probably using older chip, such as sd865 or exynos 990.

Watch many videos/reviews, here's my verdict.


Yes. Both SD888 and Exynos 2100 have overheating issue.

Yes, SD888 is better than Exynos 2100 in term of GPU performance.

When overheating, both chip performance would be throttled until same level. But Exynos 2100 is slightly cooler than SD888.

S21 SD has better battery life compared to S21 exynos (expected).


S21 suitable for people who love compact phone,

S21+ suitable for people who prefer long battery life.

S21 Ultra suitable for people who love to play with the camera setting

What's so confuse? easy answer what?

Want latest tech, S21U.
Want better performance, S21U
Want better battery life, S21U
Want cheaper, N20U

Mainly because of the game performance of SD865. One word, Stability! From now on, I can see some people start moving towards to S20Fe 5G. Can't blame them. Snapdragon is still the champion eventhough it's the last year gen.

Please post review after you use the protective cover. I am interested on that covber. Thanks.



This makes me wonder as well. I know the SD GPU performance is better, but the battery life gap seems out of that proportion.

I know Samsung manufactured both chipsets. But how about the design? SD888 should be designed by Snapdragon, right? While Exynos 2100 was designed by Samsung. So no matter how suck the SD888 is, its power efficiency is still better compared to Exynos2100.

Anyway, I am not dissappointed about this. At least Exynos 2100 is better than exynos 990, by a large margin. However, we need to accept the fact that Exynos will never be able to beat down Snapdragon, at least for now. Samsung still got a long way to go.....

Here I give you the summary.

Battery life SD win
Performance SD win
Prolonged test SD win

But good news. This year exynos is MUCH BETTER than last year.

So here's my suggestion.

If you are using exynos 990, go ahead upgrade to exynos 2100. You won't regret.

If you don't care about warranty, go ahead buy SD888 S21. Congrats that you got the best of the best.

If you are using SD865 S20 /Note 20 series, stick to it. No need to change unless you die die want the latest tech.

This post has been edited by Max2006: Jan 22 2021, 07:00 PM

The answer is of course SD888 will be better. Now the question is how big the gap between SD888 and Exynos 990. One of the reviews shows at least 2 hours difference. But that's based on software test. Now we shall wait for the real life comparison then we will know the final answer.