Should I Keep My Two and Half Year Old Note 9 or Go for S21 5G with Trade in Bonus

PChinna on 27/03/2021 - 06:18
Last edited 27/03/2021 - 07:23

Hi,

My Note 9 is working smoothly except battery (with normal usage I get till 4pm, if I charge in the morning). Also it is out of warranty. No further OS updates. Other than this everything is fine.

At the same time, with the trade in my mobile, I can get S21 for $364 ($1099-$500-$195-$50). It comes with new software, regular updates for another 2 years, 5g and 2 years warranty.

Earlier to thus I didn't have any plans to upgrade for another couple of months (I was thinking to upgrade to OnePlus 8, costs around $580). However, with trade in bonus Galaxy 21 5G (for $364) is pretty much cheaper ( even compared to new OP8). So, I am looking for your thoughts on "Should I go with upgrade or not?"

I don't play games but I use mobile for photos a lot. However, reviews say that Note 9 camera is still better than S21 5g.

I really appreciate your comments on this thread.

Thanks in advance.

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Comments

  • hentabara on 27/03/2021 - 06:56

    There is no sdcard in s21. It will be your issue.

    • PChinna on 27/03/2021 - 07:21

      128GB should be fine as I transfer my photos very frequently.
      Thanks.

  • pyramid on 27/03/2021 - 07:02
    +1

    Keep using note 9 and carry power bank….

    • nedski on 27/03/2021 - 13:59

      Just be careful if you get the battery in your phone replaced at one of those kiosks. I cant do the trade up program because my phone now contains a non-genuine part.

  • pencilman on 27/03/2021 - 07:10
    +3

    For that changeover price I would strongly suggest upgrading.
    Your battery is likely to lose more life in the next 6 months and be a hassle.
    Note 9 good phone but will continue to rapidly depreciate.

    S21 has excellent camera, if you learn how to use it (just YouTube the camera reviews).
    Screen is fabulous, has 120Hz smooth scrolling.
    Excellent performance.

    Drop in to a Samsung store or JB Hifiv and have a play with one.

    Yes, no stylus… but pros outweigh cons.

    • PChinna on 27/03/2021 - 07:22

      👍

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/03/2021 - 08:12
    +1

    Upgrade. It is the way.

  • SF3 on 27/03/2021 - 09:01
    +9

    Should I keep my two and half year old

    Came here thinking if you were talking about your kid… 😐

  • wombat81 on 27/03/2021 - 09:03

    I would totally upgrade. But I would go for a s21+ for the extra battery life.

  • fantombloo on 27/03/2021 - 10:22

    Other than this everything is fine.

    Why not just get a new battery if you need?

    • nedski on 27/03/2021 - 14:00

      See previous comment above about getting battery replaced and phone now has a non-genuine part in it.

      • fantombloo on 27/03/2021 - 14:01

        It's already out of warranty so why should that matter as long as the part is for purpose?

        • nedski on 27/03/2021 - 14:02

          You get excluded from the Samsung trade up program.

          • fantombloo on 27/03/2021 - 14:13

            @nedski: Ok. If that's important for OP then the non-genuine part is automatically not fit for purpose.

            I see many people keep on top of the latest with their phone. Personally, a phone gets used till it dies or otherwise stops providing adequate utility. I'd still get a new battery.

          • thatonethere on 27/03/2021 - 16:24
            -1

            @nedski: Don't think they take Note 9 anymore for trade in.

  • ozhunter on 27/03/2021 - 16:54
    -1

    I don't think the Note 9 qualifies for the bonus $500 trade-in credit.

    • wombat81 on 27/03/2021 - 16:54

      Of course it does

      • ozhunter on 27/03/2021 - 17:03

        Ah yea, I check the trade in website and because I typed "Note 9" instead of "Note9" is why it didn't come up.

  • DigSpider on 28/03/2021 - 00:56

    I have the exact same phone and was hopeful when saw your post, that I'd be able to get the s21 ultra with the $500 discount, but no dice. It's only for the s21.
    Would anyone know of good prices for the ultra? Bonus points for places selling the snapdragon version with solid warranty.

    Thanks!

    • wombat81 on 28/03/2021 - 01:01

      The $500 trade in bonus is definitely for the whole s21 range, including the Ultra. Get a $200 voucher from the loyalty chat and a $50 newsletter voucher and you've got yourself a cheap phone.

  • M0381U5 on 28/03/2021 - 15:14

    Replaced my Note 9 with the Note 20 Ultra.
    The camera is certainly a great upgrade, but the rest of the system is a disappointment, especially the under screen fingerprint scanner. Slow and inaccurate.
    I had a screen fault 4 months before warranty expired on the Note 9, They replaced basically the whole phone. Covers, bumpers, screen and battery. It was virtually brand new. Constantly consider returning to it.

    • wombat81 on 28/03/2021 - 17:53
      +1

      Scan your thumb as a few different fingers. The scanner did get better for me after a few days. Maybe I just got used to how to press it correctly. It did frustrate me to begin with but fine now. I came from a S9.

  • PChinna on 29/03/2021 - 16:43

    Finally I purchased S21 5g 128gb for $154 ($1099-$500-$195-$200-$50).

    Thanks everyone for your comments here.

    • pencilman on 29/03/2021 - 17:20

      Bargain of the year. Well done!
      One thing I hope you realise is that the S21 display is much smaller than the Note 9.

    • ozhunter on 29/03/2021 - 19:30

      $154 ($1099-$500-$195-$200-$50).

      How did it come to this?

      Edit: Nvm, I saw the other thread.

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