26-08-2020 06:47 AM - last edited 11-10-2020 05:43 AM ) in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesHi Everyone,
Very early days for me just yet.
Received the phone Monday 24th direct from Samsung UK.
I have the Exynos N20 Ultra 256gb in the Uk. I now have the SnapDragon 865+ Samsung N20 Ultra 256Gb model.
August Update.
120Hz adaptive refresh rate is On.
Dark Mode.
Brightness around half way.
Bluetooth On.
Battery on Optomise setting but not adaptive.
Screen time out 2 minutes.
I don't have lots of apps as I only use a select few to be honest.
Any google apps / services I remove or disable especially Google Chrome as I use Samsung Internet.
5G turned Off as I can't use it anyway with my Carrier.
Installed back up from Samsung Cloud and Apps from Playstore My Library to give a clean install as possible.
I'm not keen on Smartswitch.
Some who have used Smartswitch and are experiencing issues have said they are contemplating factory resetting and using a clean install.
I have put some apps to sleep and some to deep sleep which is what i did also on my N10+ 5G. Habit really !!
I use a burner sim card at first when setting up my new phone's and keep my previous phone as my daily driver while I'm taking my time tweaking my new phone's settings and preferences.
I've read a few posts from people who said they could see the battery % drop even when not doing anything on the phone. Although background activity and processess still happen, network signal and mobile data or WiFi will be On, and the phone is in learning mode and any backups downloaded into the phone will be indexing so battery consumption will happen.
So after my Samsung Cloud restore finished and my apps were put on via the Playstore and everything was updated and fully synced I then cleared my System Cache file's.
I then charged the phone to 100% and left it sat there all day with mobile data , Bluetooth, Nfc all On , and WiFi Off.
From 05:30 to 18:00 it went from 100% to 96% battery which I think is reasonable as notifications and background activity is still happening.
I give my phones around 10 days to fully learn and optimise. Then and only then will i give my thoughts on battery usage.
I understand and appreciate some owners are experiencing their own issues with usage / battery usage and I in no way play down any of this. I urge people to make use of the Samsung Members App to send feedback. The more the better as Samsung then react via updates.
Charging and discharging the battery will help the battery reach optimum output.
I also keep a close eye on the Google Play Services in my battery stats.
This should be around 2% to 3%.
High usage for this can cause high battery drain.
This can mean Google apps and Services are communicating too frequently and sync issues maybe happening.
After a few more days of setting the phone up and tweaking my settings and preferences I'll start to use it more for surfing , use the apps and social media And see how it goes.
As long as I get a day with a little juice left over which is what i achieve from my N10+ 5G I'll be happy.
I use Spotify Music for commuting so I'll be also hooking up my Samsung Buds Live and also my Samsung Gear s3 Frontier Watch.
I don't game on my phone's so I won't be able to comment on that particular usage.
Early Initial Thoughts on the phone itself.
As per usual the quality of workmanship and materials use by Samsung is exemplary.
I think it's time Samsung went with flat panels however.
Coming from the N10+ 5G the 120hz adaptive refresh rate on the N20 Ultra is amazing to see.
I like that this is adaptive so will save battery too.
I was a bit wary of the camera module at first but I needn't have been concerned. It actually makes it easier to hold as my finger slides up to it.
But as I use a case the module is hidden now anyway.
I know the specifications say the N20 Ultra is heavier than my N10+ 5G but for some reason it feels lighter ! Go figure.
Some people have remarked that the colours on the N20 Ultra display are not as vivid i.e popping as other Samsung Phone's and I agree it isn't.
I personally do not use the vivid setting on my phone's. I quite like what the N20 Ultra provides in this department but it's a personal opinion and submit we all like different things visually.
My N20 Ultra came with a factory fitted Tpu plastic screen protector.
This i will eventually remove and fit the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen Protector as I prefer these to the plastic feel, and they are the better option when it comes to glass screen protectors than most currently available imo.
They are nit cheap however.
The fps works well with them too.
On the subject of the Finger Print Scanner this works way better than the one on my N10+ 5G.
Face Recognition works as well too.
I use the Samsung Official Black Leather back case. I like a minimalist look.
I also have a dbrand Black Dragon Back Skin and this time also a camera module skin on order.
Sorry this was a long post.
If anyone has any questions or want's any clarity then feel free to ask.
I'll update / edit my thread as and when I come across anything new.
Until then 🌈 Stay Safe & Stay Alert. 🌈
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.
27-08-2020 11:19 AM - last edited 27-08-2020 11:26 AM ) in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesHi there!
Don't get me wrong because I don't want to sound mean, but I'm wondering how much Samsung is paying you for the posts like these above?
It seems that you are the only one in this forum praising the note 20 Ultra to the skies and getting involved in every negative posts on Ultra 20 just to defend the phone. The fact is that a lot of Note 20 users are facing battery drain issue and there is no solution available.
Also, I believe that the current situation is a disgrace, as you don't spend so much on an expensive device to have to change all these settings, do app investigations or cleaning partition caches just to try to resolve battery problems. I cannot remember me doing any of the above to my previous Note 10+ phone to be able to go through the day without 2nd charge.
And please, don't ask me to be a patient and allow the phone to learn my usage patterns to be able to enjoy the phone, because if I'm paying £1179 for the device I expect the performance now, not in next couple of days or weeks.
27-08-2020 12:11 PM in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesHello @Beksovy
Let me clear something up for you.......I'm not affiliated with Samsung in any way.
I'm a consumer who uses Samsung products that's all.
I speak as I see with my own personal experiences with the phone and as I've said it's early day's.
I wouldn't advise you to do anything with your phone or settings as it's yours to do with as you wish.
I get involved with other thread's on the forum to help others in my own private time because I like to help and as importantly learn too.
There are posts in lot's of forums where people are not happy and some are happy with their Note 20 Ultra phone's.
Take care.
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.
27-08-2020 06:12 PM in
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Galaxy Note20 Series28-08-2020 09:02 AM in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesYou're very welcome @lindon
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.
28-08-2020 12:47 PM in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesThat's why I chose the Samsung brand and wages more so as not to set up and mix too much in the software and settings, I used to take a Samsung phone out of the box and it worked, and such combination and waiting for the phone to work is not for me. I was very disappointed with the note 20 ultra, and what is happening with the camera is already a mockery. I am a fan of the brand, except for TV, everything is Samsung at home. I defended the brand and recommended it, but only for a while.
28-08-2020 07:33 PM in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesUpdate.
Still letting the phone sit mostly idle throughout the day while I'm at work to check for any excessive battery drain.
No issues thus far.
When I get home I'm using it to look at different internet sites such as forums and Social Media and performing any needed app updates,
Watching a couple of the same YouTube videos using the N10+ 5G and N20 Ultra and both phone's didn't heat up. Both ceaseless, both with Whitestone Dome Glass screen protectors on and both on the same Networks 4G mobile data connection.
Not been on charge since Tueday but has been powered down overnight.
Battery is at 50%
So far so good.
🏳️🌈Stay Safe 🏳️🌈
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.
30-08-2020 08:32 PM in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesUpdate.
I'm now happy that the phone isn't losing battery % sat idle and the phone isn't warming up when watching some YouTube video's.
Tonight I'll be charging the phone to 100% and as I'm off work tomorrow due to Bank Holiday Monday I'll use the Note 20 Ultra as my main phone through the day.
I'll use it as close as I can to how I use my N10+ 5G while I'm at work.
My N10+ 5G gets me through the day with around 20%'ish battery left. This is from 5am to 9pm which is when I power down the phone and charge over night.
My personal benchmark is to have a day's usage.
I'm not overly concerned with lot's of battery % left.
I appreciate this is important to others.
Please take into account my usage patterns will be different as well will be my phone's settings and apps and apps settings etc.
The phone has been charged to 100% twice now so I'm not expecting the battery to provide optimum output.
I shall update again including screen shots of my battery stats / screen on times.
🌈 Stay Safe & Stay Alert. 🌈
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.
30-08-2020 08:51 PM - last edited 30-08-2020 08:52 PM ) in
Galaxy Note20 SeriesWell I for one am not going to be getting the EU variant of the Note 20 Ultra. Too many issues with battery life and over heating. And Band Of Brothers .. "the phone isn't warming up when watching some YouTube video's."well it should not even be a question of such a "premium" priced phone over heating at all just watching some YT videos.
This handset should be able to allow power use. Camera work, video work, multiple apps, what ever is thrown at it. But more and more reports are coming through that Samsung have sold the UK a sub standard model. And its been said before I know in many places now ... but why we are getting the sub standard Exynos processor and having to pay more than the USA who get the far superior Snapdragon is beyond me.
I have been a loyal Note user for years but no longer. I am just glad I didnt go fork out for this upfront or go onto contract with it, more and more reviews are coming out on the issues of over heating , craapp charging holds and even some camera issues.
I can understand die-hard Note fans may well accept this sub standard model, but I wont. And in my work and daily use I use allot of camera, and multiple apps. And this phone just don't cut it. I think in the coming weeks more will come out on this and it could be a major fail for Samsung who somehow now seem to be loosing there way .
31-08-2020 05:21 AM in
Galaxy Note20 Series
The part about watching YouTube videos was because of this post and the issue a person said they had while watching YouTube videos and my own findings when watching video's. I only watch a few per day to catch up on reviews but a member says in the thread they'vewatched an hours worth without issue > eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-note20-note20-ultra-5g/toasty-note-20-ultra.
It's possible one of the reasons why were seeing different experiences is the fact that Samsung have used two different cooling systems.
From what I understand the Snapdragon chip gives an hour more screen on time and handles extended gaming sessions better.
This thread is simply a running personal guide as to how I'm finding my Note 20 Ultra Exynos version phone.
As I said in my opening post it's early days and I do have 28 days to return the phone to Samsung UK for a full refund if I so wish.
Daily Driver > Samsung Galaxy s²² Ultra 256Gb.
Samsung Gear s³ Frontier Watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch⁴ Classic.
The advice I offer is my own and does not represent Samsung’s position.
I have no affiliation with Samsung.