Galaxy S21 Ultra - Exynos vs Snapdragon.

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[JerryRigEverything]

Nice work! Thanks for making this one

[Mrwhosetheboss]

A few important clarifying notes for the video:
1. I'm told that Antutu readings of temps are not accurate, so next time I'll use a different app, but equally, Exynos is definitely hotter so the point still stands.
2. For the photo samples, scene optimiser was on for both phones (there was one shot of the screens where it looked like it was off on one of them, but for the photos themselves it was 100% on for both)
3. Having now seen some other tests of these two online, there is a large variance of results. Some people find Snapdragon mostly ahead, some people find Exynos slightly ahead. I can only report on my findings, and I have rechecked since this test, with similar results, but I think given the variation we see, the main takeaway should be, to not dismiss the Samsung phone's this year just based on them having Exynos Chips. While they may not be as good as the Snapdragons, they are a definite improvement over last year.

[AreaofInterestTV]

Arun the type of guy who keeps the phone in fridge

[rizdog]

You know what Samsung should do to both comfort the customers and promote their products? They should release both Snapdragon and Exynos versions of their next phone to all areas in the world, but just make the Exynos version a lot cheaper. This way, customers have a choice.

[NarkarBros]

Samsung, please stop the regional bias

[bobbyman]

Snapdragon: Who are you?
Exynos: *You but hotter*

[WorldOf]

We don't credit arun enough for the research and effort he put in his videos. We just see the final work. Mad props and love from Amsterdam

[Mike-dtvb]

Peak Performance 0:16
Sustained Performance 3:26
Cameras 5:28
Battery Life 7:27
AI Computing 9:01
Network Speeds 9:46

[PranavBhattad]

Today's word: Bodacious - Excellent, Attractive, Admirable.

[deeactive]

This is something I never thought about. The sustained performance is more important than peak performance. Good stuff

[devathma]

They should sell the Exynos variants in them cold countries.

[cezarina]

Thank you so much for this objective comparision! You answered all my questions.
The differences in camera performance is HUGE, when you look at details, colors and dynamic range.

[johnybro]

This makes me look at the Exynos like a rookie boxer who just landed a few good punches against an experienced one but still lost the match.

[andysmith]

The worst thing for me is I’ll end up paying more in the uk for a worse version of the phone.

[wilz]

Phone being hot has its pros, like a back up toaster or hand heater in winter.

[rayoflight]

Thanks for this video. Your objectivity in running this processors comparison is a rare virtue on the Internet, and a valued prize for all your followers.
I would get the Snapdragon over the Exynos any day of the year.
The Exynos is a requirement for Samsung, for their brand standing, and for not enriching Qualcomm any further; but my impression is that the Exynos has been cobbled together without the time to achieve the same efficiency of the Snapdragon; but it will - eventually.
I do expect the same pattern of events to develop with the new Tensor chip from Google; because optimising a processor requires from five to ten years - especially the microcode (algorithms) for internal resources allocation; which is, in this case, what keeps the Exynos much warmer than necessary.

[ChengTeoh]

Shouldn't there be a warning on this video saying "Don't put an overheated phone in the refrigerator"? ;)

[TheChazas]

Funny that a lot of "tests" so far were saying that Exynos trashed Snapdragon. Thank you for this proper in depth review, specially throttle performance and camera comparison.

[Feyzei]

samsung : "all phones are equal, but some are more equal than others" -George Orwell

[jackedavocado]

Taking the leap from S7 egde to S21 ultra less then a week ago, i could really care less of which chipset my phone has😄 Unboxing was so surrealistic and the excitement turning it on unimaginable! I'm in love again😍