A different kind of smartphone camera comparison - Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max - including 8K, 4k video, zoom test, night mode, microphone quality, slow mo + more!
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Sir have slow motion video options in Samsung galaxy ultra 21 s
Awesome phone, when will I can afford that😅
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Samsung audio sounds better
That icons skin though 🔥🔥🔥
great, now he's selling out on other people's videos...
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@Mr Guest lol I was thinking no one saw that
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"which one lookers better, left or right?" me: the right one Arun: clearly the left one me: clearly
Samsung is better. Accept it. Apple wants to be simple and clean but they are not.
@YoxngJT38 you can also do that on samsung, if you go to settings there's an option for a realistic look.
@YoxngJT38 Really! An iphone user flexing that apple atleast gives you choice and not force to use as the way the comapny decides 😂😂 And the 1st point is not about camera quality its about Camera versatility
@Rakis Derra yuh I’m so mad says the person that’s replying to a comment a made like a year ago how y’all still looking at this video mad bout what I said y’all mad ash🤣
@YoxngJT38 apple fanboy triggered 🤣
The effort this guy has exerted. What a detailed review.
I think so too Dhane. So professional as well.
Except for portrait mode I prefer the s21. Colors are better, and owning an s21 I can tell you the zoom is amazing and even tho auto mode is really impressive with increased control in pro there really isn't much need for my SLR anymore with these insane cameras now. The sound on s21 is also pretty good, the i12 at least in your review sounds pretty muffled. Thanks for great review
The ultra allows you to change from bright to natural filters that are applied when you first open the camera app. That may lead to better pics being set on natural
Finally, a tech comparison that doesn't end with "It's up to your personal preference."!
@Zachary Bohlman It 100% is. The iPhone is good at stuff and the Samsung is good at stuff. Its your personal preference to decide whom which one is better.
Yep... At the end it is tho
We don't do that here.
So im gonna assume you’re a samsung fanboy.
Well technically his opinion is his personal preference
Genuinely appreciate camera reviews as my household is split on brands, and has photographers. Personally I feel like the 2 you gave to apple you seemed to do based on low light shooting and I am not sure I fully agree, but you did call it well about Samsung making night look more like day. I have found great luck taking night time photos with it using the manual settings. Also, can one take a clear picture of the moon with the IPhone? My 20 plus does really quite well with it.
I think the recent software updates have fixed some of these issues with the s21 ultra. When I got mine in January, it wasnt doing very well either, both night and zoom photos. Now I feel like they are more stable you can snap much better photos.
@Mr. Steel thanks
@Christo Snapdragon
Exynos or snapdragon ?
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These videos are on an entirely different level. Excellent production and execution. Love it.
So who wins? The samsung? Ehehe, knew it, android is better.
Having tested Night mode on an 11 Pro Max, I have to say that I find iOS’ own night mode much too aggressive. It produced pictures that where nowhere near realistic as they where much too bright for my taste.
watching this on 144p its so beautiful
2160p in my Tab S7 fe
Me on 1080p
@Leerix me 4320p on samsung s21 ultra
@Saksham yes bro 😉
On the audio test, I’d say the Samsung wins hands down - did a near PERFECT job of cutting wind and other background noise. Sure the iPhone locked that up so may be more “realistic” but how often is that desirable? BTW - my last 4 phones have been iPhones - I’m married to their ecosystem now and don’t really care much about pics so appreciate the simplicity, but, if I did care - I’d go Samsung 100%. The hard contrast can be toned down much better than the Apples can be punched up without creating distortion.
S21 is amazing, I own one, upgraded from s9 and that camera was awesome but I love all the new features and control over the shot. Taking it outside at night and seeing the unseeable, it's like having night vision. 4 hours after sunset I can take a 32 second exposure shot and it looks like daytime with full colors, except there's stars in the sky!
Apple did well going with a lower MP sensor. This really helps with each pixel being able to pull in more light, which leads to more detail. If you think about it, the iPhone technically acts like a "Larger" sensor because of the less dense photoreceptors. The Samsung phone, on the other hand, can really pick up detail in a well-lit area because each receptor is smaller and there would be enough light to draw enough data for the photo. I think Samsung lags at night because it combines each receptor in the sensor to be able to expose more light and create an image in a timely fashion. Otherwise, you would be sitting there waiting for the sensor to have enough data to create the image.
Very nice video and would love to see more of these kind of comparisons. What I would say would be interesting as well is to not know which image or video is Apple/Samsung when seeing it. I sometimes caught myself thinking one is better because I wanted it to be better. If I had not known which one is Apple or Samsung, I might have been 'more surprised'. But all in all, excellent video, hope to see something similar when the S22 launches!
Really liked this style man!! 🤘😎
0:03 did you see he has pants on this time
@David Foster your channel is dead
@Lachlans yeah? So?
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I’m not a huge photographer, but I’ve found that when I’m actually out and wanting to get a specific shot (typically put hiking or if I’m traveling), there are pretty even odds on the camera that I’m going to want to use between ultra-wide, standard, and telephoto. And there have actually been a fair number of times where I’m trying to get a picture of a plant or something in the outdoors where a macro mode would be useful for the framing I’m going for. And where I’ve wished I had more zoom available. To me these features could actually be considered “standard kit” for a do-it-all smartphone camera setup.
I think this is a very interesting and fun way of doing the video comparisons! I enjoyed every moment of it!
I tend to find that you make a lot of compromised on lens quality when you have a large zoom. I've tended to avoid compact cameras with the large zooms for this reason.
You really did a great job, this video was shocking helpful, thank you! But now I got a serious question: S21 Ultra was better than the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but is the European version with the Exynos 2100 still the winner against Apple?
I believe yes, because it is a camera comparative, but I can't confirm, I use a 3 yr old budget phone
My heart: iphone 12 pro max My brain: samsung galaxy s21 ultra My wallet: xiaomi redmi note 10 ultra
For me Redmi Note 10 Pro is good, (i have the Redmi Note 10 wishing for it to become a pro🤣)
My wallet: a secondhand iphone 7
Same 😔. Brain wants iPhone and heart wants Samsung
@Nathan_4 Lmao
My wallet: budget phone from 2013
I think this was one of the best smartphone camera comparisons I've seen. the categorize, perspectives and conclusion, they were very good. thanks for content!
The best video I've seen so far about this matter!!! Objective, technical and with extreme good exemples of each category. Kudos for the effort you've put on it!!! Thank you for that 🙏
It's still the Samsung for me. I don't record much video, but the 108MP mode is AMAZING. It captures details that you could never get with any of the iPhones.
So here’s a question ……I’ve been using a p30 pro for a while , got ahold of the iPhone 12 Pro Max and sadly didn’t feel that it could keep up with the quality of images overall , it’s quite disappointing, not all the images from the p30 pro are brilliant but against the iPhone 12 pro max the p30 pro wins hands down .. What’s your thoughts ?
When you cannot afford the both of them, ıt doesn't matter which one is better.
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@Musa Khan But The Note 10 Ultra's price is 2 times more than an average price of a Google Pixel..
@EthoShrimp I agree I'm just messing with you. Imma buy an s21 Ultra just wanted to make sure i was making the right decision ✌️😋. Athough i Have an Ipad Pro 2020 and Macbook Air M1. The ecosystem is really strong and adds value to apple products when combined. The selling point for me is the 120 hz, and i don't use social media so i don't care if instagram sucks on android. I don't edit on phones so i don't care if the SE is faster. I CARE ABOUT FINGERPRINT SENSOR! Plastic is lighter. But. (this is the one that's holding me back) Apple Watch. I CAN'T 100% DECIDE YET BECAUSE OF THIS PRODUCT.
@Jhan Joshue Arrojado The Samsung S21 Ultra is priced at $100 more but you get a quad camera system with 3 and 10x optical zoom and 108MP sensor, compared to iPhone 12 Pro Max's trash 2.5x optical zoom and 12MP sensors. In the default settings, the phone would be slower, but you could enable high performance mode on the Samsung if you really mind. iOS is a complete trash interface to use: no split screen, no always on display, etc. The S21 Ultra doesn't have plastic back ..., And on the S21 it can help more against drops than glass, since most people would get that. The 120hz is adaptive and refresh rate adjusts based on what's on the screen, so not much wear and tear as you think. Idk where you got the 421 ppi, but 515 ppi is a lot better and text doesn't look fuzzy. Samsung's displays are better without that ugly notch and while Apple will reduce the notch size for the iPhone 13, Samsung is already making devices with under display cameras. Samsung is literally manufacturing the displays for iPhones either way so Apple doesn't have much.
Hi @Mrwhosetheboss Thanks for the great review. Are you able to update us regarding the video on the Samsung S21 Ultra? Have you seen improvement in the past 7 months? Thanks.
I like the zoom lag. Has a mechanical zoom feel,feeling less like software,but good Ol' fashioned engineering. The contrast that offered to the environment was a welcome addition.
Hey thanks a lot for the video! I would love to see a video for how these photos come out when printed, large format etc
I like the slightly out of breath intonation in your voice.💗 This video wasn't boring at all. Thank you! I have the Samsung S21 Ultra and I love it! Do you perhaps have a video showing the perfect camera settings for IG as well as everyday photos, please? I always feel like my photos look great on Days 1 and 2 and thereafter it starts to look average. Might be the filters and adjustments I use that denigrate the quality. Thank you for great content!❣
Imo I think one thing that s21 does amazing is its framerate. I've used it a LOT recording, and even though 4k can be nice, having the choice of 120 fps is amazing
@official_mrwhosetheboss Who put this fake Mr whose the boss here?
Love the night mode shots of the Mercedes A class interior. Beautiful with the ambient lighting package.
Im already iphone 12pro max; however, appreciate your fair assessment and in-depth research on both incredible phones. just shows what both monsters what they can work on....and on and on...Mahalo
vivo is doing a great job recently with collaboration with ziess. looking forward for x70 pro. im saying this regarding smartphone camera
The beauty of watching things I will never afford 😎
Thats less tgan 3.5$ a day !!! Starbux cost way more than that !
Watching this on a OnePlus 8t.
@CaliViews 1000$ for phone looks expensive but something americans can afford if they wanted to, in my country, prices are 5 times greater
Congratulations to Samsung for its marvelous camera. I will continue to get by with my iPhone SE. Luckily my few camera needs are easily fulfilled. Modern phone cameras are absolute magic.
Amazing. So there’s a trade off with a higher megapixel - less light can come into the sensor. iPhones lower megapixels allows for more light to come in, particularly special for video. So if you’re making a decision strictly based off camera it’s Samsung for photo, or iPhone for video dominant. So I think I’m going to “break the bank and buy both” lol
Had s10+ for the longest time now shifted to 12 honestly love it few drawbacks of course but the user experience on the iphone 12 is done w alot of finesse whch the samsung tbh didnt have even the successors of the s10+ Yes the samsung will have a better resolution display . But for longevity i chose apple. S10+ didn’t really last that long just my exp
A beyond excellent explanation of these two gem devices.
"If you want the beauty, you gotta live with the beast." Well said. I totally think Samsung has got it this time.
@Emil Manoj still in term of this video iphone 12 pro max has natural colors samsung and Huawei like always they're just trying to make unnatural and just shinny,, But still in term of comparison everybody believes that a 2021 phone must compare with 2021 not with a 2020
@Emil Manoj wait what? I think it looks even worst. Honestly its getting disgusting what is that camera.
@DorisRBX exactly, I'll be honest the normal s20 used to look awful compared to an iphone 12's sleek design but this year, even the normal s21 deffo is a tough match for normal iphone 12 in terms of aesthetics
@sam why did you type to Emil twice in the exact same minute???
@Emil Manoj two months is not a big difference come on bro these are the 2021 flagships from both companies
You really did a great job, this video was shocking helpful, thank you! But now I got a serious question: S21 Ultra was better than the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but is the European version with the Exynos 2100 still the winner against Apple?
Oh gosh I spent like half an hour thinking "this man has recorded the exact same thing twice, how did he do that" and then I just realised it was a double tripod lol
Watching this for the second time, and it is still phenomenal.... it is objective like no other... thanks dude
Agree fully with everything except the sound quality, iphone has more of a muffled sound, but in general both phones great. I have the ultra very worth the price
MKBHD & Mrwhosetheboss release videos concurrently that the only logical thing to do now is to watch them both simultaneously. ;)
Which is the best out of poco x4 pro Oneplus nord 2 Realme 9pro+ Xiaomi 11i Samsun a52 vivo iq00 z6 pro Oppo f21 pro
Yeahh👍🏻
im doing that rn lol
imagine if they both started making full cameras with the same tech, but with full size sensors and faster lenses. I don't want a smartphone with a camera, i want a pocket mirrorless smartcam with multimedia consumption in mind.
Totally agree
Good to know that you think we should hold off for video to be improved. We we've been considering when is the best timing for an upgrade, and we might hold off for a bit longer
I've just come upon your videos and they are very good. You cover many topics without superfluous comments which is great. I have subscribed. Your comments about zoom and macro convinced me to go with the Ultra. Just a note that while you are impressed with them, you didn't overly stress them. I would suggest that there are many people out there who will look for those features. From families who want those shots of the kids playing in the water to up close images of things they've made. Or the collector who can't enter an exhibit but wants to zoom in on some artifact or if the object is at hand, wants a very close up photo. Or a naturalist like myself who wants to photograph a distant bird as well as the detail on the wing of a butterfly. So many uses for those features.
Love your comparisons!
I really like how you did the comparison. Best I've seen!
I so much appreciate you for your great service, it was indeed helpful to get pass my iPhone 13 mini!