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Samsung Samsung Galaxy S21 | S21+ | S21 Ultra 5G - V2, 1 month anniversary

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post Feb 15 2021, 08:14 AM

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https://m.gsmarena.com/exynos_2100_vs_snapd...-news-47648.php

So the performance and battery life of the Exynos is now on par with the SD. Good job, Samsung smile.gif

Any user here can comment on the signal strength in comparison to other phones, particularly for maxis?
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post Feb 15 2021, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(khuen72 @ Feb 15 2021, 08:23 AM)
Battery life is good , can easily hit 6 - 7 hours of SOT on my S21 , but it's only been 2 days having the phone.

Signal is noticeably weaker compare to my OnePlus 8 pro , in the same area with the s21 I would have slightly weaker signal . Especially in underground parking . I'm on Celcom though
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Thanks for the feedback bro. I had the Note 10+ for a bit and the weak signal strength drove me to sell the phone off in less than a month, so I wanna make sure it's not the case for the S21 series since I've not used any other Exynos powered phone since then smile.gif

Then again, with the MCO and working from home, I suppose signal strength isn't as critical these days laugh.gif
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post Feb 16 2021, 08:09 AM

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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Feb 15 2021, 02:23 PM)
Let me jump on the bandwagon and give my 2 sen.

But before that, can I implore you people to address the subject matter which only then would be meaningful debates, if you will, instead of addressing the person. When attended in such a manner, the forum would achieve its intention and that is to gather intel and learn about what we are interested in.

Back to subject proper. Samsung phones in our neck of the woods, for whatever reason, have weaker phone signal. I am talking through experience. Having a Note 10+, Note 20Ultra, iPhone 12Pro Max, Huawei P30 Pro and Mate30 Pro simultaneously, the Samsungs’ signal is somehow not on par with the rest. With that said, it is not often that the phones heat up while searching for signal. Only in rare cases. Nonetheless, the other phones don’t struggle as much during those occasions, looking for signal. So, yeah, Samsung phones here in Malaysia with the Exynos SoC is weaker, phone signal wise, comparatively.

However, there will be instances when a certain telco has its tower nearby and you happen to be using a Samsung phone with that telco’s SIM card, obviously signal strength will be stronger compared to another brand’s phone with a different telco card in it. Which means, all such situations must be taken cognisance of.
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I took issue with Samsung after seeing my Note 10+ having worse signal strength than my other midrange phones laugh.gif

Have you tried the S21 series bro? Curious to know how the signal strength will fare vs the other phones in your collection mentioned above.
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post Feb 16 2021, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(laihuhng @ Feb 16 2021, 08:13 AM)
S21U here. The weakest among all my other phones. However, it's comparable to my Samsung Note8 and Note3. Most of the time either 1 or 2 bars indoor. Thus, I believe all Samsung phones signal is weak.  sad.gif
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Oh dear, that’s not reassuring at all. Which telco are you on bro?
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post Feb 17 2021, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(laihuhng @ Feb 16 2021, 08:32 AM)
Hotlink and OneXOX
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Thanks, bro. I’ll wait a bit for the prices to drop a bit more, in absolutely no hurry to get it yet. I totally agree with your view on Huawei though, I had the Mate 30 Pro for a bit and the signal strength blew everyone away. The other chipset to try if you want great signal strength, and this is a real surprise, is the Mediatek Dimensity series chipset. I’m currently trying a Realme 7 5G and I would say the signal strength is on par with my previous Huawei smile.gif

QUOTE(PeeEl @ Feb 16 2021, 11:57 AM)
I am your twin brother insofar as the S21 series is concerned vis-a-vis the signal strength. LOL. Holding my horses until such time that I am truly convinced the improvements this time with the Exynos SoC are worth venturing into. As I don’t fall into the early adopter category, I have patience as my virtue in relation to acquiring such gadgets.

If I do give in earlier than you, I’d be sure to give you a buzz. You do likewise, ya hear. Cheers.
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Hahaha, ok bro, will do. Cheers!

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post Feb 22 2021, 04:52 PM

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For those who play games or do heavy duty stuffs on their phone, probably a good idea to take note...

https://m.gsmarena.com/exynos_2100_vs_snapd...-news-47769.php
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post Feb 25 2021, 10:23 AM

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QUOTE(hanny562 @ Feb 24 2021, 11:31 PM)
Just purchase S21Ultra 12/256. Surprisingly the signal strength is good. Previously with my s10+, the signal on only 1 bar when I'm at my work desk area; Now with S21Ultra, the signal around 2~3 bar. Happy with it. I don't have over heating issue (maybe I'm just get used to previous heat issue and felt not a problem at this s21ultra)
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Nice feedback, bro. Which telco are you on, btw?

QUOTE(monocle @ Feb 25 2021, 10:15 AM)
8/256 rm2999
preorder get mi air purifier 3c
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Nice price for a SD888 device, but will wait for super discounts like they had for the Mi 10 smile.gif

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post Feb 23 2022, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(aizielectreon @ Feb 22 2022, 09:03 PM)
hello, S21 FE malaysian set use Exynos or Snapdragon?
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Exynos

 

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