Anyone else returning their Note 20 Ultras?

[Tarah Sorber]

How do I turn 5g off? I live in the mountains of NY. No 5g up here. NYC is 4 hours away that is the closest 5g near me.

 

[NIZMOZ44]

120Hz is way over rated considering the extra battery juice it requires. I was excited about it when I got my S20 and then I stopped using after seeing how much juice it ate up. I ended up getting regular Note 20. That's how much I care about 120Hz, but to each their own.

Agreed. I turned mine off too and really the difference is so small, that its not worth the extra battery life it eats up. I only have 4G LTE due to my AT&T plan, but I don't see a 5G disable button anywhere or I would do that too.

 

[bhatech]

Everyone has restocking fees that I know of. Guess I'm not sure about Samsung

There is no restocking at Samsung.com, Amazon, Apple.

Crappy carriers, Best buy yes they have restocking fee. But those things can change anytime for example Google store used to not charge restocking fee but they started charging restocking fee I think from a year or so ago.

 

[AndroidPurity]

Its amazing to me how people complain about such letty things that don't actually affect any thing, like a camera bump. You would think this thing sticks out multiple inches by the way people act. Lol. I actually like the camera bump. Its the most classy designed camera module on the market. Who cares if it sticks up further than other camera bumps? How does that negatively affect you?

In regards to the rattle, EVERY Samsung phone has done this for at least the past few years. This just does it worse than others. Put your old Samsung phone near your ear and shake it gentley back and forth and you will hear it. My S10+ did that too. Its normal and diss not negatively affect anything. It does this in any phone with OIS because the lens is mounted to a little thing that allows it to move to reduce blur in photos from shaky hands. The only way to not have this is a phone without OIS, which I wouldn't give up OIS just for a slight rattle if shaken.

My only complaint has been the display being less vivid with less contrast versus other phones. Like the Note 20 standard, and Note 10+, and OnePlus 8 Pro, and Oppo Find X, and others. But its still not bad enough to make me return it. Keeping it at 90% manual brightness indoors in a lit room, with vivid mode, with color temp set 2 notches cooler, and high performance mode, all help boost the vividness and contrast of the display.

 

[DroidDaddy]

I'm thinking about returning my unlocked Ultra to Samsung.com. I don't like the buttons and S-pen being on the "wrong" side. It also just feels much heavier and bulkier than my Note 10 plus. The only plus IMO is that the face recognition seems better/faster. My favorite Notes were the 5 and 7 Fan Edition. I always felt that the 8 and 9 were too big/bulky and was glad when the 10 plus came out and seemed just a tad lighter (I always use the Samsung Rugged case with the kickstand on top on my Notes.). I also always hold my phones in my left hand during normal use because I'm right-handed and I use the stylus in my right-hand. With the power button and volume on the left-side it was much easier to reach. I might have gotten the smaller Note 10 (not the plus) if they had kept the microSD card slot.

Oh well... here's looking forward to the Note 21.

Update: I went to put in my return and they offered me 10% off to keep the device. I had already gotten 10% off for a student/staff discount because I work at a university, plus the $200 in free stuff for being an early pre-order I'd have to return. So I decided to keep it until next year and trade in my Note 10 plus...

 

[tadpoles]

Its amazing to me how people complain about such letty things that don't actually affect any thing, like a camera bump. You would think this thing sticks out multiple inches by the way people act. Lol. I actually like the camera bump. Its the most classy designed camera module on the market. Who cares if it sticks up further than other camera bumps? How does that negatively affect you?

In regards to the rattle, EVERY Samsung phone has done this for at least the past few years. This just does it worse than others. Put your old Samsung phone near your ear and shake it gentley back and forth and you will hear it. My S10+ did that too. Its normal and diss not negatively affect anything. It does this in any phone with OIS because the lens is mounted to a little thing that allows it to move to reduce blur in photos from shaky hands. The only way to not have this is a phone without OIS, which I wouldn't give up OIS just for a slight rattle if shaken.

My only complaint has been the display being less vivid with less contrast versus other phones. Like the Note 20 standard, and Note 10+, and OnePlus 8 Pro, and Oppo Find X, and others. But its still not bad enough to make me return it. Keeping it at 90% manual brightness indoors in a lit room, with vivid mode, with color temp set 2 notches cooler, and high performance mode, all help boost the vividness and contrast of the display.

Different details matter to different persons. I have no problem with the camera bump's size because I use a case that helps protect it. The reality is that this is where phone's are going for a bit so we gotta get used to them. I love the way the 2020 Notes look.

 

[nuangel2]

Nope I love mine very happy with it

 

[evohicks]

True but even on exynos 3.5 to 4 hours SOT is horrible.

This is correct, so its either take measures to prolong battery life or return it simples

 

[evohicks]

How do I turn 5g off? I live in the mountains of NY. No 5g up here. NYC is 4 hours away that is the closest 5g near me.

This option is not on all phones it seems, I've just done it on mine for the same reasons as you...
Settings/connections/ mobile networks/network mode/LTE/3G/2G/(auto connect)

 

[Apple2Droid]

This thread is a bit frustrating. People who have legit issues I understand, those things happen with every phone. Sometime you get a lemon.

But it's frustrating seeing people want to return their phones for things they were aware of before purchase. Basically every variant is back ordered, people are still waiting on their devices and yet we have people buying phones they aren't even sure they want and making people who actually want it wait. Pretty selfish.

I ordered an unlocked bronze 128GB Ultra last Thursday and was given a delivery date of September 11. It will be delivered tomorrow. I'm not 100% sure I'll be keeping it, primarily because of the size, but I want to try it. But because of the steep discounts I would likely sell it, rather than return it.

 

[Dann0]

really enjoying the Note20 Ultra. the screen is really nice. camera bump is slightly annoying while typing, but enjoying the camera capabilities - especially with lightroom.
sPen is always a two handed move to remove so having it on the left is just an exercise in adaptability.
Really enjoying the speed of the phone and connection.
Definitely a worthy upgrade from my Note9.

 

[y2whisper]

so far I've been liking it coming from a pixel 4xl. tried their UI as much as I could but 3 hours later I was installing lawn chair.

selfie cam hasn't been great but have enjoyed the main camera. love the screen. the biggest issue I have is that google pay isn't currently working on it. I get errors every time.

 

[onlybuilt1906]

To be honest, coming from the Note 10+, the Note 20 Ultra was an impulse, "I'm a bachelor with money to blow" purchase. Maybe I'm slow, but I don't see one fundamental difference or improvement in the phone. Even Flossy Carter released a video stating that there's no real need to upgrade from the 10+, albeit, after I had purchased mine. I want to love this phone, but I just really don't see any difference and it certainly isn't as appealing as the "Silver Surfer" 10+.

What am I missing here?

 

[ClintRo]

The color is cooler....

 

[bassplayrguy]

To be honest, coming from the Note 10+, the Note 20 Ultra was an impulse, "I'm a bachelor with money to blow" purchase. Maybe I'm slow, but I don't see one fundamental difference or improvement in the phone. Even Flossy Carter released a video stating that there's no real need to upgrade from the 10+, albeit, after I had purchased mine. I want to love this phone, but I just really don't see any difference and it certainly isn't as appealing as the "Silver Surfer" 10+.

What am I missing here?

There are no huge improvements one year to the next. Every other is where the bigger jumps are. The N20U is an improvement in alot of areas though. Cameras are better, display is better, battery is bigger, s pen is better. What is it exactly you are looking for?

 

[cardboard60]

The S-pen on the left side makes me not want to use it at all (the S-pen). If that's the case I mine as well keep what I have and throw the Note up for sale.

Thought Samsung moving the controls to the right hand side was gonna bother me..you know what.
Think I like them better over there and I'm right handed.
I use my left hand and my fingers are naturally on the buttons.
I can see the stylus on the left hand side because of the larger camera bump.
My case took care of that.
And when laying it on a flat charger.
I naturally know to let the bump hand over.

Its the problem Samsung has no spam protection.

 

[RecycleBIN94]

Coming from a galaxy s9+, I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. From the glamorous display size with minimal bezels and adaptive refresh to the marvelous bronze(rose gold lol) color and bump that just hits aestheticly different. It's noticeably more responsive than my s9+ was and the 5g has improved my connection around town. The pen has the awesome features I came to appreciate from the tab s6. The cameras are just BOSS status. This device is clearly marketed and priced for luxury. I completely understand those that come from last year's models but I'm my eyes upgrading is only worth it after at least 2 and a half years. I have absolutely no regrets with my purchase.

 

[ELAkid]

Coming from a galaxy s9+, I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. From the glamorous display size with minimal bezels and adaptive refresh to the marvelous bronze(rose gold lol) color and bump that just hits aestheticly different. It's noticeably more responsive than my s9+ was and the 5g has improved my connection around town. The pen has the awesome features I came to appreciate from the tab s6. The cameras are just BOSS status. This device is clearly marketed and priced for luxury. I completely understand those that come from last year's models but I'm my eyes upgrading is only worth it after at least 2 and a half years. I have absolutely no regrets with my purchase.

My experience is similar my wife and I went from the s9 plus to the Note 20 ultra so it was a nice upgrade for us, probably not so much for those that have last year's note, the s9 plus was good to me for over 2 years hoping my experience with the ultra is the same.

 

[spinachie]

This is correct, so its either take measures to prolong battery life or return it simples

Am on FHD, 60hz, no 5G, putting apps to sleep. Next step is just turning the phone off lol.

Just gutted as I love everything about this phone. LOVE the camera especially, as well as all the touches with multi window, pop up window, display quality etc.

 

[evohicks]

Am on FHD, 60hz, no 5G, putting apps to sleep. Next step is just turning the phone off lol.

Just gutted as I love everything about this phone. LOVE the camera especially, as well as all the touches with multi window, pop up window, display quality etc.

Lol I know what you mean, I had mine on 60hz but just put it back to 120hz variable, FHD+, auto brightness, AOD tap to show, sync on, dark mode, and apps not being used to sleep. I'm not a power user, no games but use the camera quite a bit.
I managed about 7.5 hours so far tops.