I don't tend to replace my phone often. I buy one and use it till it's on its last legs. So when my Galaxy s8 started constantly resetting on its own I knew it was time.
I've tried out a few different Samsung phones in the past and having had the best, in terms of software, life, and avaliable troubleshooting answers with the Galaxy, that's what I wanted. Doing the research and seeing as the s20 Ultra in comparison to the latest Galaxy phone (at the time of this review), the s23, weren't so groundbreaking to warrant the extra cost, I was happy to choose the slightly older flagship phone.
I've had it for a little while now and have been very happy with it. It runs all my apps and games at excellent speeds, looks clear as a bell, and has so much memory I can hardly wait to fill it all up!
A few things to keep in mind for anyone looking to upgrade or switch. This looks to be the last Galaxy phone that will accept a sd card. And while it has waaay more memory than my last phone, I like knowing I can add a bit more if needed. Also, and this came as a shock to me, there is no headphone jack. I didn't realize they had been getting rid of them in phones since I had my old one for so long and didn't think of it no being around anymore. So anyone else who likes their music on the go, be sure to upgrade to a Bluetooth headset if you haven't already.
Oh! If you like a secure/sturdy phone case like I do, be sure to get a moldable/flexible screen protector instead of the more rigid one with a hole for the biometric lock. I had the worst time getting it to try to stay flat and gave up on the biometric with it. Got a new one that smooths over the screen and I have no more issues.
If you're worried, don't be! Seriously! Buying my "new" phone from here was the best decision. I plan to come back when I save up so I can replace my gaming laptop soon!
