Hello and happy new year. I have had the mobile phone in my possession for about 1 month, the 12/256 version, and I believe that I have reached a good level of usage, over 95%, and I can now give a good review with positives and negatives. I will analyze as much as I can because the phone is so full of features, it is such an interesting device that I want more than 5 pages, so I will definitely forget something.
I should mention that the phone runs the latest version of Samsung's skin and Android 13.
Positives:
1. Display - We are talking about a Super Amoled 2X display at 6.82 inches with a refresh rate of 1-120Hz. It should be noted that it runs at 10-120Hz by default, below 10Hz you will only see it in Power save mode. Very good colors, realistic as needed, very bright under the sun, you will see the 1750 nits when the phone deems it necessary, always in automatic mode, but you can manually adjust it through the settings. In my opinion, you will rarely need it, you won't have any problems, very good automatic brightness sensor. The fingerprint sensor works flawlessly and very quickly.
2. Speed - The Exynos 2200 is a very powerful processor that doesn't lag anywhere, it did everything I asked of the device immediately and quickly. The temperatures I saw in gaming and a little rendering did not exceed 43 degrees with a room temperature of 21.5, which is very good, I believe. Now I noticed something after many tests, in general, the CPU seems to be set to operate at 50-70%, but you can easily change that with a simple button in the settings. However, I think it's not necessary. Samsung wants to keep it as cool and less power-hungry as possible, so it throttles it, but it will give you its maximum power when you really need it. The Samsung UI has an almost perfect optimization, I don't think you will have any problems, the device has nothing to do with the first months of release, everything runs smoothly, there are no lags or delays, everything happens instantly, and you won't have any problems in gaming. Also, the AI, after a few days of learning how you handle the phone, will give you a big boost in the user experience, in terms of speed and the way it works, it will suggest things based on you, purely, and yet it works, it's not a gimmick.
3. Cameras - Overall, a very good camera system for all conditions. Clear photos with nice bright colors. In low light conditions, it is at a good level, I have no complaints, but it could definitely be better, however, the video is very good and stable. But if you want to take a step forward and see the real capabilities of the phone in photography, I would recommend learning how to use the Pro mode.
4. Calls - S Pen - I have no problem with calls, the earpiece is very loud and clear, and my callers hear me just as well. Now, the S Pen, guys, is a tool that if you learn how to use it, it will really help you, I need 2 pages to tell you everything. Day by day, you will learn something new. It has a very good response, a very nice scrolling sensation on the screen, Bluetooth functions, and gestures.
5. Build quality - I don't need to say much, Gorilla Glass Victus+ armor aluminum, very good coating, very nice feel in the hand, sturdy device, but it slips a little.
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Negatives:
1. Main speakers - They are stereo with Dolby Atmos support, have good sound quality and volume, but I would definitely like them to be 2 clicks louder and they definitely lack bass due to volume. They could definitely have better bass.
2. Battery-charging - It will last you 1 day with moderate use, as long as the AI learns how to work with your phone, you will see significant improvement. However, regardless of that, with heavy use like mine, it lasts around 5-6 hours of screen time and around 7-8 hours with moderate use. If you push it throughout the day, you will need a half-hour charge, otherwise it can last you 5-8 hours until the next charge. Okay, it's not perfect, but considering what this phone is capable of, the screen size, resolution, and having everything open like I do, it's expected to have a slightly higher power consumption. However, it gets the job done for me. Now, as for charging, 45W is not low, but it's not high either. It takes about 1.5 hours to charge from 15% to 100%. Just keep in mind that I noticed and checked that when the phone has an internal temperature above 35 degrees, the charging speed drops below 25W to around 15-18W. Once it goes below 35, it goes back to 45W. This is another safety measure for overheating. I understand that they got scared after the Note 7, but I think it's a bit excessive. Finally, you are given many battery settings, so you might see better numbers than mine.
3. Signal - In the first few days, I missed some calls, but now I have no issues. However, the Wi-Fi signal is slightly worse than my previous phone, and I have no problems with 4G. I don't use 5G as it drains the battery for no reason, and it has the same or worse speed in my area compared to 4G+.
Overall, we are dealing with a very good, capable, and high-quality device. Guys, it's a multitasking monster, essentially a Note, a very special phone with endless possibilities, a pocket computer literally that can also make calls. So, is it worth it? I would say at the 1200 euros I paid from an official store, it's borderline no, but on the other hand, we're talking about a phone that as a unit costs over 550 euros to manufacture, considering the research and development, the very good Samsung UI, the support for 4 years, the marketing, etc. Basically, what it offers as a device that you won't find elsewhere, that's where the price comes from. I would say if you don't need what the device offers or if you're not a tech enthusiast, don't spend your money on it. If you want a flagship Samsung phone, go for the S22 Ultra or the still very good S21 Ultra. That's all from me, I hope I helped.
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