Related
I love this phone! Once again, due to our cpu and gpu, this phone ranks up there with the Snapdragon 835 and Exynos processor! Enjoy reading and the benchmarks.
I do know that benchmarks aren't everything but just enjoy this little piece. I love this phone and I am so glad I have kept it!
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/04/2...-gpu-performance-than-the-snapdragon-variant/
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galax...ragon_835_benchmark_comparison-news-24606.php
Unexpected. But I guess they will improve the performance with further optimisation of their system.
I had the mate 9. Now i have the s8 plus. I'm missing the mate 9.
ekerbuddyeker said:
I had the mate 9. Now i have the s8 plus. I'm missing the mate 9.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
best proof of the mate 9 is better ^^
Went to play with it again side by side. S8 screen is better and surprisingly, the sound is much clearer on the s8. But I miss the mate camera. I took indoor pictures side by side and really, you can't see any difference.
More and more I think paying that crazy prices for Samsung or any Android phones does not make any sense especially they will drop in price so quickly
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
I'm not so sure. In many ways it's a far more elegant and polished product that the Mate 9.
ekerbuddyeker said:
I'm not so sure. In many ways it's a far more elegant and polished product that the Mate 9.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it is elegant but way over priced at the same time.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk
If you want great performance & battery, go Mate 9
If you want great display & feel, got Samsung S8 / S8+
I was using Samsung phones since Galaxy S1, and my always complaint was the performance, u take the device out of the box and it's super fast, after some months and installing more and more applications, it lags A LOT!
This year i hold both devices in my hands, IMO, S8+ looks like a 2017 smartphone, but doesn't perform like one. On the other hand, the Mate 9 design is more than okay for me, and it does perform amazing! So i chose performance this year, plus that i saved around $360 price difference, so IMO the Mate 9 is was better value for the money.
Personally I do not like the screen aspect ratio on s8. I like the pen on my note edge but performance and battery was so much better on Mate 9 I made the transition. Will probably go to Note 8 when it comes out.
Has anyone changed to the s8+ after the mate 9?
Im asking because my 6 month contract is going to the end, as i can give my current phone back and take a new one.
So im thinking about s8+ till the mate comes out in december.
And if i change ill get the exynos version not the snapdragon one.
Esterra said:
Has anyone changed to the s8+ after the mate 9?
Im asking because my 6 month contract is going to the end, as i can give my current phone back and take a new one.
So im thinking about s8+ till the mate comes out in december.
And if i change ill get the exynos version not the snapdragon one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did, I got the s8+ and I used it for a month, I rage quit that phone. I have couple of grimes with the s8+ first the fingerprint sensor, on the mate 9 it's such an amazing thing I love it. But on the s8 makes me pull my hair.
Second the of so buggy software. I rooted and installed custom roms in hopes of fixing them. Yeah no.
I bought an al00 from China 6/128 and switched back to mate 9. I will say I miss the display on the Samsung but that's where it ends.
Esterra said:
Has anyone changed to the s8+ after the mate 9?
Im asking because my 6 month contract is going to the end, as i can give my current phone back and take a new one.
So im thinking about s8+ till the mate comes out in december.
And if i change ill get the exynos version not the snapdragon one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To the S8+, mmmmm nope. I went over to the dark side.
Any one can say something good?
Fred98TJ said:
To the S8+, mmmmm nope. I went over to the dark side.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I still have my Mate 9 as a backup phone. I've always kept a backup for many years. I went way over to the dark side from the M9. I got a iPhone 7 Plus.
I cannot even think to replace my Mate 9. It's rock solid device with amazing performance and battery. I will stay on the bright side. :angel:
My partner got the s8+.
The screen is amazing.
Mate 9 is faster and smoother and battery lasts longer. It can take better photos if you know what you're doing - but the s8 just takes excellent photos snap after snap.
I bought the Mi6 Pro. Fastest of the bunch. But is it quick. And smooth. And great camera. Not so good MIUI, and small screen size.
ekerbuddyeker said:
Went to play with it again side by side. S8 screen is better and surprisingly, the sound is much clearer on the s8. But I miss the mate camera. I took indoor pictures side by side and really, you can't see any difference.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I disagree with this. I have both phones and the Galaxy s8 speaker is one of the worst I've heard in awhile. It's subjective of course, but I think because they went with ip68 they had to make changes with the bottom firing speaker. I much prefer the richness of the mate 9 stereo sound even though the ear piece output is pretty weak.
I sold my mate 9 and bought an S8+. Speaker is terrible and general use of the phone was mediocre at best. The battery was truly shocking.
Ended up selling it and buying a oneplus 5. Battery life was very good, speaker was better but the jelly effect on the screen was bad once you noticed it.
Long story short I bought another mate 9 (128gb 6gb ram) and I should never have sold it in the first place. After using both the S8+ and oneplus 5 the mate 9 is just so much better. Going to take alot for me to change from this again,probably only a mate 10.
kolembo said:
My partner got the s8+.
The screen is amazing.
Mate 9 is faster and smoother and battery lasts longer. It can take better photos if you know what you're doing - but the s8 just takes excellent photos snap after snap.
I bought the Mi6 Pro. Fastest of the bunch. But is it quick. And smooth. And great camera. Not so good MIUI, and small screen size.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in doubt between these two devices: M9 and Mi6.
Which is best on cell strength, camera and loudspeaker?
Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk
Hey guys.
I have the Galaxy S6 and I'm wondering if it is worth to upgrade from S6 to S8.
I've been using the S6 for quite some time, and now they launched Android Nougat (7.0) to the Galaxy S6, which I am currently using the official version.
But, I am wondering if I should upgrade to the Galaxy S8 (Non Plus) variant.
I'm in love with s8's screen.
If you can, please post a "reason" why I should or not be upgrading.
Thanks!
ruanterino said:
Hey guys.
I have the Galaxy S6 and I'm wondering if it is worth to upgrade from S6 to S8.
I've been using the S6 for quite some time, and now they launched Android Nougat (7.0) to the Galaxy S6, which I am currently using the official version.
But, I am wondering if I should upgrade to the Galaxy S8 (Non Plus) variant.
I'm in love with s8's screen.
If you can, please post a "reason" why I should or not be upgrading.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Better SOC, better graphics, better screen, more ram, more memory 64gb, sd card, better battery, better camera front and back, usb C, better performance overall......BUT if you didn't see all this already and you're still in doubt, might be that it doesn't worth the upgrade for you.
I did this. Battery almost 2x, Speed great, too.
Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk
Same here. Switched from S6 Edge. It is a major upgrade in every way, just like OP said. No regrets.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
I upgraded from the S6 Edge to the S8
As the title says I upgraded from the s6 edge and let me tell you it is worth the upgrade! :good:
Not least of all the S8 is waterproof, having paid £250 to repair a water damaged s6 edge last year i think its worth upgrading for this reason alone.
I like the fact the finger print scanner is on the back - it never made sense to me that it was on the front in the first place.
Face unlocker is fast to react.
And I am just chumping at the bit to get a DEX like dock (however at this point not willing to pay £110 for it).
Interesting comments.
I am really tempted into upgrading it. Since my S6 sometimes struggle when I'm scrolling on Chrome or Facebook, and I'm too far down.
I think it is time for that upgrade!
Is the battery really enough? I mean.. 3000 mAH on the S8.
ruanterino said:
Interesting comments.
I am really tempted into upgrading it. Since my S6 sometimes struggle when I'm scrolling on Chrome or Facebook, and I'm too far down.
I think it is time for that upgrade!
Is the battery really enough? I mean.. 3000 mAH on the S8.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Battery life has been a mixed bag for me - I'm not quite seeing as good a result as I've seen many post but it's likely due to varying conditions. It definitely gets better life than my S6 - I wouldn't make it to Noon with that and I start my day, off the charger at 430am. With the S8, I get through the entire day, no problem but might need a hit from the fast charger if I do some browsing after dinner...
ruanterino said:
Hey guys.
I have the Galaxy S6 and I'm wondering if it is worth to upgrade from S6 to S8.
I've been using the S6 for quite some time, and now they launched Android Nougat (7.0) to the Galaxy S6, which I am currently using the official version.
But, I am wondering if I should upgrade to the Galaxy S8 (Non Plus) variant.
I'm in love with s8's screen.
If you can, please post a "reason" why I should or not be upgrading.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well you can upgrade but i recommend waiting for another phone with the same SOC...
My dad bought the S8 and is pretty meh...Narrow design, same screen as the s6 just bigger and slightly higher res which makes it looks strange...camera is the same as an S6 on good light conditions and slightly better on dark conditions...Figerprint positioning is absurd...Battery is not that good...SOC is newer but you wont notice any difference unless you try hard...And the price is way too high for whats is worth...
I dont want to start a new thread but i am wondering the same but i am coming from a oneplus one.. again is their any bonus in upgrading.. and how is development for samsung devices
i went from s6 edge + to s8. Very happy so far. the form factor fits better in the hand, software is fine. I like the back being glass. good feel overall.
A BIG YES. I upgrade from a s7 edge and to me it was so worth it
If you like the S6 and want to stay with Samsung, I'd say yes. Otherwise, I'd say wait until more info is available on the Google Pixel 2.
It's such a large upgrade from the S6 it's silly to even have to talk about all the reasons why. For comparison, the S8+ made the S7 Edge seem very dated. There is no comparison, unless you like old, slow phones with far inferior displays, memory size, camera..... I could go on. Not even in the same ballpark. By far the best phone made to date - S8/S8+. That changes every 6 months or so with a new phone taking the crown, but right now this is the top dog.
Agree, S8&S8+ are top-of-the-foodchain!
How are the lags on the S8? Because on the S6 when I'm scrolling in chrome or facebook I get lags. Usual android thing. That's what making me wonder if I should wait iphone 8 or get the galaxy s8. Btw, I don't plan going to Google Pixel 2 because I like the Samsung devices. I've always had Samsung phones. Tried Nexus once but I'm not a fan of stock android.
Upgraded today to the Grey/silver version from S6.
Ordered awesome spigen case too.
Role on Friday.
ruanterino said:
How are the lags on the S8? Because on the S6 when I'm scrolling in chrome or facebook I get lags. Usual android thing. That's what making me wonder if I should wait iphone 8 or get the galaxy s8. Btw, I don't plan going to Google Pixel 2 because I like the Samsung devices. I've always had Samsung phones. Tried Nexus once but I'm not a fan of stock android.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Zero lag in anything I have done on my S8+. Smoothest, fastest phone I have ever used.
I went from s6 Edge to S8. I think it's worth it. The battery is much better. Bigger screen, not as wide so easier to hold. It's pretty better all around. If you got nougat on your s6 then the software experience will not feel drastically different. Haven't really tested the camera head to head yet.
teegunn said:
It's such a large upgrade from the S6 it's silly to even have to talk about all the reasons why. For comparison, the S8+ made the S7 Edge seem very dated. There is no comparison, unless you like old, slow phones with far inferior displays, memory size, camera..... I could go on. Not even in the same ballpark. By far the best phone made to date - S8/S8+. That changes every 6 months or so with a new phone taking the crown, but right now this is the top dog.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have to disagree with you on a few points:
"far inferior displays" - Just because the S8 has a more futuristic look with its smaller bezels and increased height over the S6 I don't see it being fair to consider the S6 to be far inferior. The S6 featured an incredible screen at its time, and compared to alot of flagships out there it still is an amazing screen anno 2017! (pixeldensity is still better on the S6 vs the S8 by the way)
"memory size" - Just because the S8 features 1GB more, it does not mean that you actually use it. Just because it looks better on paper does not make it essential in daily usage. 4GB future proof? Yes! Absolutely necessary at this moment? Probably not.
"camera" - If you are talking about the front facing camera, then yes probably you are right. The rear camera however is only marginaly improved over the S6.
Don't get me wrong, I agree with you that the S8 beats the S6 in all of those points, but I think its actual difference in daily usage is to be argued whether the TS needs to upgrade or not
From S6 Edge to S8 is a perfect upgrade at all levels. I gave S6 to dad and I am using S8
Im deciding on getting a android phone to be next to my iphone. i was wondering is s7 edge still worth getting and can anyone tell me if the coral blue color variant looks to girly or does it look different in person.
The S7E is a great device. Especially with the good prices available right now since the S8 has been released. And now android 7 nougat is available so it's running one of newest versions (only 7.0 is available the newest is 7.1.2 I think and android 8.0 will be out this year but who knows when or if that will make its way to the S7E)
The coral color is powder blue. It's not girly to me... I have the gold one, and giving the choice I'd get the coral blue or black. But honestly ones you put a case or sticker (like d brands) you won't see much of the color anyway.
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
I would say wait until the Note "8". S7 Edge lacks in the memory, feel in your hands not quit so good and getting to show its age compare what is coming out this year (small main (internal) storage space is one of many things that is lacking compare to devices coming out this year)..
S8+ is more in line with today's technology. But!!! The feel in the hands is not much better than 7s Edge (little better but not much). In fact I was very extremely disappointed with the feel of S8+ in my hands compare the way the Note 7 felt in my hands. So I am hoping Note "8" will have more closely feel of the Note 7. Otherwise S8+ seems to give a feel somewhat larger and with more technology improvements over S7 Edge. Still the Note "8' will be more worth waiting for rather than getting the S8+ now or at this point to be stuck with S7 Edge for a couple of years.
If you are going from iPhone (iOS) to Android it is best to for the top end Android device if you don't want to be disappointed. Which is the reason I say wait for the Galaxy Note "8".
All in All, you are not saving money going with Android device vs iPhone (iOS). In order to get the experience one expects one needs to go for the top end device of current year. Not a lower end version or a last year high end device. This goes the same with iPhone (iOS) as well as for Android.
My girl is an ios user (i know i know i failed). Her iPhone 6 is only as good as my s5 as far as speed goes. Her camera is comparable to mu old S6. You can buy last year's flagship and be perfectly happy with it.
Yes when your a flashaholic and love getting into the root Files and tweaking it all you will see differences in performance, but a normal person wouldn't notice the difference between a S6 edge plus and a S7 edge...
Sent from my SM-G935U using XDA Premium HD app
As a s7Edge user for more than 1 year, I want to replace my phone with 2017 device. I am really between G6 and S8. I want to continue with oled S8 with deep black which i always use black themes but problems when i read about user reviews push me to the G6 but again with the bad selfie cam and old 821 makes me start over thinking. As a huge number of s7 edge user i want to get your ideas... Probably continuing with s7Edge is less risky (sorry for bad English)
Wait for Note 8.
Few months and is out.
kemalcenk said:
As a s7Edge user for more than 1 year, I want to replace my phone with 2017 device. I am really between G6 and S8. I want to continue with oled S8 with deep black which i always use black themes but problems when i read about user reviews push me to the G6 but again with the bad selfie cam and old 821 makes me start over thinking. As a huge number of s7 edge user i want to get your ideas... Probably continuing with s7Edge is less risky (sorry for bad English)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What is it you're looking for in a new phone?
android404 said:
What is it you're looking for in a new phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good cam, good battery life and ergonomics these are top 3 for me
kemalcenk said:
Good cam, good battery life and ergonomics these are top 3 for me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sound slike the s7 edge to me
android404 said:
Sound slike the s7 edge to me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mostly yes but not sure about ergonomics. Touching edge screen as a mistake still makes ne crazy after one year... Reviews say s8 has better grip and better in palm detection
kemalcenk said:
Mostly yes but not sure about ergonomics. Touching edge screen as a mistake still makes ne crazy after one year... Reviews say s8 has better grip and better in palm detection
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My friend,
One advice, don't worth it.
Change the s7 edge for s8.
Wait for note 8.
cavags5 said:
My friend,
One advice, don't worth it.
Change the s7 edge for s8.
Wait for note 8.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Note 8 will not be suitable for my favorite size s7edge was the limit
All depends the money, I have both and there is tiny differences.
Battery is the same. For now because it will get worse.
S7 edge have a great battery life.
cavags5 said:
All depends the money, I have both and there is tiny differences.
Battery is the same. For now because it will get worse.
S7 edge have a great battery life.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Definitely agree with the battery life about s7edge but i believe s8 will get better because like s7edge ig recognises your used apps and freeze not used ones. With efficient cpu i think it they will be the same
Sell S8 and return to S6E+ ?
Why?
2 or 3 shops have NEW S6E+ (some shops in price higher than new S8 !)
S8 is crazy complicated to me and infinity display is a no go for me.
On S6E+ everything was just perfect like a melody.
Please reply and warn me if I may do something wrong doing this procsss or what will I loose?
PLEASE everybody are free to reply everything what they think. every info is important to me
androidbadboy said:
Sell S8 and return to S6E+ ?
Why?
2 or 3 shops have NEW S6E+ (some shops in price higher than new S8 !)
S8 is crazy complicated to me and infinity display is a no go for me.
On S6E+ everything was just perfect like a melody.
Please reply and warn me if I may do something wrong doing this procsss or what will I loose?
PLEASE everybody are free to reply everything what they think. every info is important to me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah bro s6 edge plus is fine and all, but it got a pretty weak battery life.
LilVege said:
Yeah bro s6 edge plus is fine and all, but it got a pretty weak battery life.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does it get Samsung Experiance in any Samsung Update?
(no rooting no custom romming)
PLEASE HELP me dear XDA Users, please respond with whatever thing comes to Your mind!
It already has Samsung Experience 8.0 but it won't get
any update so it won't look as good as S8. Actually, if I had an S8, I wouldn't return it and buy S6 edge+ instead. But if you want to do so, you can. But if you play heavy games or do resorce intense things you should stay on S8. Even S6 edge+'s hardware still good, it is getting older and it can be not enough anymore. After all, this is your decision. Do what you want.
cimrikonsoloyuncusu said:
It already has Samsung Experience 8.0 but it won't get
any update so it won't look as good as S8. Actually, if I had an S8, I wouldn't return it and buy S6 edge+ instead. But if you want to do so, you can. But if you play heavy games or do resorce intense things you should stay on S8. Even S6 edge+'s hardware still good, it is getting older and it can be not enough anymore. After all, this is your decision. Do what you want.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is the same with even with S7? Would You tell me that?
The S6+ is a beautiful phone. I cannot lie. It is very well made and everything works well.
I have the S8+ and honestly - I would keep the S8 if I were you.
One thing only.... battery.
The S6+ is terrible on battery life, no two ways about it.
Otherwise it's probably the best phone Samsung made (outside of the Note 4).
The metal ring is sheer class and the machining is very fine.
It's slim and it's beautiful - I take it out and just look at it sometimes.
At home it's the first phone I reach for. But the S8+ is just a little more capable.
S6 Edge+ had the best Samsung camera IMHO.
When they have an F1.2 with 16MP sensor it will be top of the hill.
cpufrost said:
S6 Edge+ had the best Samsung camera IMHO.
When they have an F1.2 with 16MP sensor it will be top of the hill.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Another XDA User that claims what I've told everyone here for months.... That cam in non-low-light is bestet only by S9+ (I've tested that 2 years with each new Galaxy S version)
I have not bothered past s7 yet, but i love my s6. Currently it is on android 9.0 Pie beta
godkingofcanada said:
I have not bothered past s7 yet, but i love my s6. Currently it is on android 9.0 Pie beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello great dude!
Can You tell me more about Your phones? What are their exact SM- numbers and letters.
I have fallen in love with S6 too (S6E+ on Exynos).
androidbadboy said:
Hello great dude!
Can You tell me more about Your phones? What are their exact SM- numbers and letters.
I have fallen in love with S6 too (S6E+ on Exynos).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sm-g928w8. It has hardware similar to the S7 and the same four gigs of ram. I've got the kernel and device tree, and proprietary blovs
godkingofcanada said:
Sm-g928w8. It has hardware similar to the S7 and the same four gigs of ram. I've got the kernel and device tree, and proprietary blovs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank You.
Can You help me out in such a wierd thing: I have S8.... but people in my country are still buying S7(E) like crazy. Maybe they are afraid of the no-bezel and infinity display. I have a problem with S8: due to the lack of borders (bezeles) the hand that is hoding the phone while the other is typing a SMS text message for example the holding hand sometimes touches the screen and puts a letter inside a word or turns on or off some kind of a function.
I got this idea of selling S8 an buying a new S7 flat to not have this problem. What do you PERSONALY/INDIVIDUALY think of this?
Please answer, I will not be angry or any sort of bad emotions.
androidbadboy said:
Thank You.
Can You help me out in such a wierd thing: I have S8.... but people in my country are still buying S7(E) like crazy. Maybe they are afraid of the no-bezel and infinity display. I have a problem with S8: due to the lack of borders (bezeles) the hand that is hoding the phone while the other is typing a SMS text message for example the holding hand sometimes touches the screen and puts a letter inside a word or turns on or off some kind of a function.
I got this idea of selling S8 an buying a new S7 flat to not have this problem. What do you PERSONALY/INDIVIDUALY think of this?
Please answer, I will not be angry or any sort of bad emotions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hold your phone with one hand. I hold it in my fingers and type with my thumb
godkingofcanada said:
Hold your phone with one hand. I hold it in my fingers and type with my thumb
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My thumb is not long enough. But thanks for that advice