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Current device: Galaxy S5
Why: Because S6 will be / is better in every aspect.
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Gonna stick to Note 4
I like GalaxyS6Edge but i am going to stick to Note4 because SPen. By the way, SdCard and Removable battery are also my main reasons.
Sticking to S4 until I find a quality phone with MicroSD
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Micro SD card get the m9.
For 5years I had several htc devices back to touch HD and now m8. The point was I hated Samsung for their plastic devices and TouchWiz. Imo sense is way better.
But now with the s6 edge samsung has done everything I expected. Metal Frame and unbloated TouchWiz. So I will switch to the s6 cuz for me it has the more advantages then the m9. I will miss sense and the speakers, but I will get a fantastic camera and design.
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The only smartphones I have owned are the SG1 and 4. Contract is up at the end of the month so the 6E it is. Never had any issues with both phones.
from a Note 4
loving the premium build and specs on the s6 edge
Going to be coming from the G3.
Mainly for the green model and because the M9 is underwhelming. Also to have a new piece of tech to play with
Moving to the S6 Edge 128 from my HTC One XL (Evita) because it's just about time lol. Also my device now suffers from excessive random reboots and severe battery drain issues.
Small chance I might go with the HTC One M9, but I'm strongly leaning S6 Edge at this point.
My smartphone evolution: S3, Xperia ZL (only one week), S4, Oppo Find7a and last but not least Xperia Z3.
The S3 remains in my possession in case of loosing/destroying my current smartphone... it's a reserve. The Z3 is a really nice device but the camera isn't a point and shoot one.
After skipping the S5 (didn't like the backside) the S6 is a Samsung phone that attracted my attention again in spite of the glass back (Z3), the non removable battery (Z3) and the missing sd-slot (I lost many, many data because of a broken sd card!!!).
Perhaps Otterbox designs a water/dust/shockproof case for the S6...that would be great...waterproofing is a nice to have feature but it's nonessential.
Probably going to switch from a Note 4 because after having the iPhone 6 I always told myself my perfect phone would be Android running on the iPhone 6 hardware with the iPhone 6 camera... the GS6 looks to achieve that
Once I see what LG has in stock, I might move over from my G3. I have unlimited data on vzw so I'm not too concerned about storage and as long as the battery does well in the reviews, I might consider it since I do like the new look.
From note 3 because I want the fastest and best phone on the market aka s6. Also want to have a smaller phone (Higher PPI yeaaah)
Current device: note 3
Reasoning: really hoping to, but not switching mainly because of the lack of SD slot and removable battery. I love their choice of new materials, but not worth sacrificing the usefulness of those features (swap batteries often and like multiple SD cards for back up/romming/music/etc.). Additionally, I've always opted for snapdragon variants (although I am not opposed to exynos, but that real world performance remains to be seen in this case), and the extreme protrusion of the camera is a real turn off.
Coming from M8 after a really good two year journey with HTC... I have very high expectations for the S6.
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Once I see what LG has in stock, I might move over from my G3. I have unlimited data on vzw so I'm not too concerned about storage and as long as the battery does well in the reviews, I might consider it since I do like the new look.
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you dont think its too expensive?
$699 for the 32gb regular s6 / $799 for the 32gb edge
or mind the locked bootloader?
im on the fence too. wanting a green S6 EDGE but ifk vzw is getting the green one
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Probably going to switch from a Note 4 because after having the iPhone 6 I always told myself my perfect phone would be Android running on the iPhone 6 hardware with the iPhone 6 camera... the GS6 looks to achieve that
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Apple has never made a camera this good
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you dont think its too expensive?
$699 for the 32gb regular s6 / $799 for the 32gb edge
or mind the locked bootloader?
im on the fence too. wanting a green S6 EDGE but ifk vzw is getting the green one
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The price is definitely a concern to me since if I was going to get one, I would go with the 128GB model to get over the fact that I don't have an SD card anymore. Thank god I have a partner that allows me to buy stupidly pricey stuff every so often. As far as the locked boot loader, I would have to see how people are able to build out custom ROMS that run on Sense. Especially with the Edge model, I'm wondering if running on Sense might allow for the extra features on the phone to run better or at all. I always run Nova as my launcher so Touchwiz's interface would be running in the back instead of in my face all the time. On top of that, this would hardly be the first phone I've used that had a locked bootloader that the dev community has managed to get unlocked. We have some very talented people on this site that manage to do some very cool stuff. I remember in the early days of the M8, people were saying that we were doomed to get the device fully unlocked. Now, it's very easy to get that thing running fully unlocked. Plus, if we're super lucky, Samsung might release a developer edition with at least 64GB if not 128.
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Have you ever used the iPhone 6 camera? It is bar none the best camera available in almost every light. I love my Note 4 but it gets thrashed by the wifes iPhone in everything but outdoor sunlight. The focus time is the real difference.
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Have you ever used the iPhone 6 camera? It is bar none the best camera available in almost every light. I love my Note 4 but it gets thrashed by the wifes iPhone in everything but outdoor sunlight. The focus time is the real difference.
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We aren't talking about the Note 4 camera. We are talking about the camera on the S6. This is going to be the best camera in a smart phone upon release. The iPhone will be a distant second. By the way, you might be the first person I've heard that has anything negative to say about the pics rom the Note 4. I personally don't have one, but everyone I know that has one thinks it blows the iPhone away.
Coming from a One plus one. Just sold it on swappa and also sold my moto 360 just in case the device is a little more expensive. all in all , have $800 to spend. Lookiing at the 64GB Edge version. hopefully its just 750 and I use the other 50 to get a case or something,
Why? well honestly, I wanted the iphone 6 design with android and samsung has accomplished this (not something to be proud of). Also because of the fingerprint scanner, the speed of the device, the smaller screen compared to my 1+1, and samsung pay. oh and the attention grabbing aspect of the 6 edge
Hi Everyone
Had my SN9005 since launch. Feel it's now time for a new phone.
Been waiting for the LG G4 battery reviews and they are not very promising. Though it still seems the best of the bunch at the moment. Would love a Droid Maxx but no signs of anything similar being released in the UK.
Wanting to move away from Samsung because of KNOX.
So what's the options pls.
TIA
Wait for the new Nexus or the new OnePlus
I still don't see why everyone is so obsessed with KNOX... The EU laws render the KNOX flag irrelevant. (So unless you lot all vote 'leave' in 2017, those apply to you as well.)
At any rate, maybe the Nexus 6? Or the newly expected Nexus 5 2015?
Personally I'm waiting to see what the Note 5 will be.
probably the note 5 it will be a huge upgrade over note 3 and even note 4 i will tell you why:
1- cpu = it will have a 64 bit fully unlocked out of the box
2- ram = it maybe 4 giga as its first note and 64 bit samsung may not remanufactures note 4 so it will be 4 giga ram to feed real 64 bit cpu
3- software = newer touchwiz with lollipop 64 bit fully support out of the box
4-display = 2k or even 4k i think it will be 4k and it maybe 5.9
about the edge it may not came with edge it may come with fully foldable display very limted like note edge did in 2014
If this is indeed the Note 5, then I would be first in queue for it. My only problem is that Samsung seems to be heading towards closed off devices and I'm not a fan of them.
If this is the case, I'll be going to the G4. I've loved my Note 3 since I've had it. I don't think I can go for a smaller sized phone anymore. 5.1 just seems too small now.
Note 3 camera and casing really let me down. Kinda material (casing) with kinda price tag really dissapointed. No more Samsung after Note 3.
Any suggestion?
Unfortunately with Samsung they are not updating they bring out the best phones but leave customers hanging I've not even seen lollipop and m is being released and puts me off getting Samsung again to be left out in the cold after 12 months so that's why I'm going nexus I get the updates soon as they come out and no that in 3 yes time they will still be releasing current updates
what do you guys think of the upcoming chinese phones like xiaomi or meizu ? (i heared the last xiaomi mi note pro had massive overheating problems)
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I think that the best option is waiting for note 5 or new nexus or other new. At now don't have worthy successor note 3 in my opionion. If you must change note 3 for other phone i suggest Note Edge because is different from phones in the market but have KNOX. For example i like have phone which is uncommon .
Note 5 or next nexus.
I personally think that note 5 will be the best choice. It should have many improvements over note 3
I wonder why Note 3 still rock us.
I think may be Note 5 (Edge) or S6 Edge (Plus).:good:
I like the phone with many good custom ROMs.
Atm it's not worth changing it with another phone, even the s6 wouldn't be a decent upgrade.
I'm keeping this for another year (bought it last summer) and will most likely get the note 5 after it gets a bit cheaper.
Nexus 6 is garbage (just like all the nexus devices), note 4 is not worth it, s6 is not worth it, g4 is not worth it, basically all current Gen phones are simply not worth it, as they aren't a huge upgrade.
And Sony is absolute trash, stay away from it! I've had their z3 tablet and it was the worst flagship device I ever owned, in my life.
i upgrade my note 3 every now and again with new casing and glass screen protector.
am using it till it dies.
the thing is so future proof. the only thing its missing is a finger print scanner
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i upgrade my note 3 every now and again with new casing and glass screen protector.
am using it till it dies.
the thing is so future proof. the only thing its missing is a finger print scanner
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+1. Absolutely true. Got a new battery and updated rom. Maybe it won't die?
I have to agree with most persons that indicated the note 5 as being a viable option, but the concern I have is with Samsung Tizen OS. If the note 5 comes with Android M, I'm sure that will be a great device, otherwise seek the LG G4.
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It's just such a shame that the Spen is a Samsung exclusive...
I can't go without it. If I'm not writing or drawing, I'm using it for games or the delightful little feature that is Penwindow. A regular stylus would not suffice, it's the Wacom tech that makes it what it is.
Regular stylusses are like trying to fingerpaint a Picasso.
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Well, with the anoucement of the Note 5 and is full spec sheet released Sammy has officially jumped the shark (Happy Days reference - had to be there). They took away the removable battery, no expandable memory, lowered the battery capacity and produced an Apple 6 plus clone. For the last 4 years I eagerly anticipated Samsung taking my money because I knew what I was getting was different and a standard setter. There is NOTHING special about the phone now - S-pen aside. I am very disappointed in Sammy for too many reasons. From the lack of development and vision - for a full year, to the lack of accessories to not giving a [email protected] after they took our money last year. They have abandoned the mantle of leader and morphed into tail-between-legged followers. The one good thing is I will not have to use my jump program to hop to another phone this year. The Edge is solid and my favorite phone. Therefore, the option will be wasted on me this year unless some other OEM blows my mind. I reverted back to kit kat recently and have rediscovered the awesomeness of my Note Edge. #thanks4NOTEthing Sammy.
I agree its goodbye samsung. They have copied apple and it is the death nell for samsung. The reason I came to samsung from HTC was for the sdcard and removable battery.
The company that produces an android phone with stylus, sdcard and removable battery with get my custom.
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I agree its goodbye samsung. They have copied apple and it is the death nell for samsung. The reason I came to samsung from HTC was for the sdcard and removable battery.
The company that produces an android phone with stylus, sdcard and removable battery with get my custom.
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I picked up an LG phone that had a stylus but it was just a pointer. it had no functionality at all. Honestly, and I say this in all sincerity, I have zero issues with my note edge. Would I have given it up for a version 2 and the new s-pen animations and functionality? Yes, but nothing that is in the note 5 - especially with all they took away, warrants me to move this year. I will never switch to apple but if there is something that comes down the pike, other than Samsung, I will not hesitate to look now. Whereas I never gave any OEM an opportunity to get my attention before.
Since the note edge is going the way of galaxy round...and while I appreciate the devs keeping this device alive, since I have a JUMP v1 upgrade on tmobile since late july I'm probably going to get the note 5. The longer I wait, the more I pay for a phone I have to trade in. It was 870 at launch. Note 5 is 700, s6e+ is 779.
The note edge was a niche device, and it was fun to use since getting it on launch day. The lack of software optimization and ruined battery life due to overuse of fast charging makes me want to give this device up. I never use the IR blaster, and I can use a 64gb flash drive for TWRP/CWM backups and rom zips.
I was considering the s6 edge plus, but since I have a note 10.1 2014, I can use the sweet new s pen on my 2 year old tablet.
But until I get my hands on both, I can't be too sure about which to get....
Anyways, long story short, gonna give up the note edge before I pay anymore into it.
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Since the note edge is going the way of galaxy round...and while I appreciate the devs keeping this device alive, since I have a JUMP v1 upgrade on tmobile since late july I'm probably going to get the note 5. The longer I wait, the more I pay for a phone I have to trade in. It was 870 at launch. Note 5 is 700, s6e+ is 779.
The note edge was a niche device, and it was fun to use since getting it on launch day. The lack of software optimization and ruined battery life due to overuse of fast charging makes me want to give this device up. I never use the IR blaster, and I can use a 64gb flash drive for TWRP/CWM backups and rom zips.
I was considering the s6 edge plus, but since I have a note 10.1 2014, I can use the sweet new s pen on my 2 year old tablet.
But until I get my hands on both, I can't be too sure about which to get....
Anyways, long story short, gonna give up the note edge before I pay anymore into it.
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Samsung is going to force a lot of people's hands to follow suite because they abandoned the development side. I, on the other hand, am looking to buy another one in a few months when the price drops down even lower. This phone will be looked at as a milestone , and possibly , a huge missed opportunity by Samsung at some point in the future IMO. There are just too many practical real-life experiences where this phone is the perfect technology at that moment. Good on the new phone though.
I love the note edge. .. Samsung missing a trick on this one.
The lack of SD card is a deal breaker for me also. Luckily I can use a phone for 2 yrs, by then maybe they will get it right.??
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I love the note edge. .. Samsung missing a trick on this one.
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The lack of SD card is a deal breaker for me also. Luckily I can use a phone for 2 yrs, by then maybe they will get it right.
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Agree on both counts. I compared my note edge to the s6 plus edge the other day to a person who was on the fence about the advantages. Needless to say the are looking to get the note edge before the end of next week. This phone is the real game changer and Samsung is really missing an opportunity. Oh well, I have mine.
An edge like the note should become a standard on all phones above a certain size.
It's that useful.
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Its a natural place for ur thumb to access. ..
Accessing the main screen with the thumb actually feels awkward now.
I love the concept. 1 side curve is more beneficial than 2 sides. I am not sure why samsung didn't release note edge 2.
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I love the concept. 1 side curve is more beneficial than 2 sides. I am not sure why samsung didn't release note edge 2.
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They didn't release the note edge 2 because even though it was limited, you can go into any carrier and see it collecting dust on display for the past 9 months. I got it on launch day and only saw one other person with the note edge, and I work in a hotel, so I see a LOT of people everyday with their phones out.
As much as I loved having a phone no one else had, it was cumbersome to say the least with the snapdragon 805 constantly getting hot and dropping frames, and the battery that couldn't hold a charge well because of all the quick charge cycles. Not to mention the lack of development(from Samsung). Props to sbreen and tekhd for keeping this device interesting for the 9 months I had this device.
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Get 2 new batteries and use a battery charger. Keeps your battery working great.
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Get 2 new batteries and use a battery charger. Keeps your battery working great.
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Why buy all that though? I just upgraded to a gs6e+. Most gorgeous phone I've ever owned. Using qi wireless charging, so fast charging won't kill my battery like the note edge or fry my auto rotate like the gs6e.
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They didn't release the note edge 2 because even though it was limited, you can go into any carrier and see it collecting dust on display for the past 9 months. I got it on launch day and only saw one other person with the note edge, and I work in a hotel, so I see a LOT of people everyday with their phones out.
As much as I loved having a phone no one else had, it was cumbersome to say the least with the snapdragon 805 constantly getting hot and dropping frames, and the battery that couldn't hold a charge well because of all the quick charge cycles. Not to mention the lack of development(from Samsung). Props to sbreen and tekhd for keeping this device interesting for the 9 months I had this device.
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Yes lack is development is there and disappointing as well. The edge part has a lot of potential but there are very limited apps. Also S6's edge is completely different from note edge so you can't expect development to carry on for long.
Another thing I can say is that there is no more recents lag like on the note edge. Loving that
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Why do i always like the niche products? I miss my N900 by nokia running maemo. Amazing unique phone in a world of androids and iphones and it had a stylus like my note edge... My last phone was an Xperia z1 and I live in the USA, no one here has sony phones. I also had an lg g2x, I bought it for its unique tegra processor, one of the first of its kind.
It's sad to see Samsung take the safe route with the Note 5 but hopefully it's just them wanting a guaranteed income and can then go back to taking a risk again with the Note Edge.
While the Galaxy series is popular and well known it still pails in comparison to the iPhone and I would hate if they continued down this path as we'd all essentially end up with iPhones with Android on them.
Hi guys,
actually the Note Edge brought me back to Samsung, after I left 2 years ago due to big problems with my Note 3 and the customer service of Samsung. So I sold it and had a HTC One, which now shows the disadvantage of a built in battery.
But when I looked around to find my next phone I was even more upset by the fact that every nice phone had no changeable battery, sd-card etc.
Found the S6 edge+ sexy, but same problems there. So I decided to look for the last available innovation which had the battery / SD-card thing still available for my decision and boom: Note Edge.
Bought it in mint condition second hand, 390 €, from January 2015I What shall I say: I really love it, and I will be happy with it until Samsung recognizes its mistake and turn around.
Good to be back again.
Hey Guys been following this device for a while. I’ve always been interested in the Larger Samsung phones and had a Note 2 and 4. Skipped the Note 5 due to no SD card and was gladly awaiting the Note 7. Couldn’t resists and tried out the Nexus 6P People always rave about due to stock android and as of now I’m ready to come back to Samsung. Have read up on the device and decided I would get the international version. I always root my devices and am not interested in a device that can’t be rooted. Since the T-Mobile version has a locked bootloader and no TWRP and such so I decided to get the international version which prices have now been falling for and some good deals can be had around the holiday time period. I see them new for about $600 now. I was going to miss VoLTE but it seems since development has been cracking for a while there are even workarounds at this point. I don’t care about Samsung pay and am willing to lose that. Anyway my main question since I have very large hands and I definitely lean more to the larger devices. Is the S7 edge worth getting now? I’m thinking if I buy this now I will hold out and see how the S8 is and the Note 8 as well. Good thing I Didn’t jump on the Note 7 on day 1 as I planned as we saw how the whole recall panned over. I was going to buy it off of eBay as well so we saw how that whole fiasco would have went. So I think it’s prudent to wit 1-3 months after a new phone has come out first to see adoption rate as well as how the development community will be. I assume at this point that since I am rooting the device it will have a lot less resale value if I decide to sell it since Knox will be tripped and Samsung Pay won’t work so I want to be sure it’s worth it. I was considering a OnePlus 3T since it’s a lot cheaper at $480 for 128GB but it probably doesn’t make sense to have 2 phone running close to stock android since I will be keeping the 6P as a backup phone. The screen also can’t compare to the s7 edge.
My second issue is that does the S7 edge feel very small in your hands in comparison to the 6P or Note 7? I have large hands so devices that are small make my hands feel cramped. I tried out the S7 and it was way too small. Is the S7 edge comparable to say the Note 4 and Nexus 6P. I did have the opportunity to hold a Note 7 at work and it was the perfect size. Even though I did notice the screens have been staying the same size yet it feels like the devices are shrinking. it’s kind of weird. I’m waiting for Samsung to bump the screen size to say 6.0 inches.
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If you like the size of the Note 7, you may be OK with an S7 Edge - it's a little smaller, but not too much. It's such a personal thing, though, you should really try to find one to try it out. Here's a size comparison of the Note 7, S7 Edge and S7:
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I have the 6P, had a Gen 2 N7 for about 10 days before the final recall and now have an S7E. The S7E and N7 feel very similar in the hand. I wear XL or XXL gloves and also like a bigger phone, so I know where you're coming from there. I put a Speck Candy Shell case on my S7E and it feels very comfortable in the hand now. I also have a case on my 6P, but it's a bit thinner.
At first, I noticed keyboard was a bit smaller, but it's not a big change and I got used to it quickly (using Swype). I have no reason to root this phone. First time ever for me not doing that to an Android phone. The main reason I always rooted was to get an ad blocker, but that's not needed anymore since we have the Block-This app available to side load. And the phone is the best I've ever owned for battery life. It's as fast as the 6P is, too. Very fluid interface. I may end up missing TiBu, but you can still back up most settings pretty easily.
I didn't think it would be a replacement for the N7, and will probably also buy an N8. But I have to say this phone has surprised and impressed me. I'm really very happy with it.
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I have the 6P, had a Gen 2 N7 for about 10 days before the final recall and now have an S7E. The S7E and N7 feel very similar in the hand. I wear XL or XXL gloves and also like a bigger phone, so I know where you're coming from there. I put a Speck Candy Shell case on my S7E and it feels very comfortable in the hand now. I also have a case on my 6P, but it's a bit thinner.
At first, I noticed keyboard was a bit smaller, but it's not a big change and I got used to it quickly (using Swype). I have no reason to root this phone. First time ever for me not doing that to an Android phone. The main reason I always rooted was to get an ad blocker, but that's not needed anymore since we have the Block-This app available to side load. And the phone is the best I've ever owned for battery life. It's as fast as the 6P is, too. Very fluid interface. I may end up missing TiBu, but you can still back up most settings pretty easily.
I didn't think it would be a replacement for the N7, and will probably also buy an N8. But I have to say this phone has surprised and impressed me. I'm really very happy with it.
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Thanks really appreciate the feedback. happy to see i wasn't the only one.
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If you like the size of the Note 7, you may be OK with an S7 Edge - it's a little smaller, but not too much. It's such a personal thing, though, you should really try to find one to try it out. Here's a size comparison of the Note 7, S7 Edge and S7:
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Thanks for the site. Never knew I could see them side by side like that.
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Thanks for the site. Never knew I could see them side by side like that.
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To be honest, I find it's no substitute for handling the phones in person. What looks subtle in the images can feel like quite a difference in the hand.
I know their some chatter buried in threads, but for those of you who were Note 7 users I'd love to know how you compare the s8+ to last years note.
It has widely been said that apart from it's one obvious flaw, the Note 7 was the best phone ever, so where does that put the s8+?
I'm still undecided to be honest. I'm still getting used to the fingerprint location, but the screen is amazing!
My Battery life is at about 90% of what I was getting out of my note and obviously no S-pen.
What do Ya'll think?
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I know their some chatter buried in threads, but for those of you who were Note 7 users I'd love to know how you compare the s8+ to last years note.
It has widely been said that apart from it's one obvious flaw, the Note 7 was the best phone ever, so where does that put the s8+?
I'm still undecided to be honest. I'm still getting used to the fingerprint location, but the screen is amazing!
My Battery life is at about 90% of what I was getting out of my note and obviously no S-pen.
What do Ya'll think?
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I have a Note 7 on my hand. Gotta love it. Shoot this might ticks off some sensitive folks here and be *****ing at me. Y am I still keeping it? Anyhow, let's get back to the point. There's not much difference between Note 7 vs s8+. Everything pretty much identical from physical stand's point to software. Note 7 is a bit shorter than s8+. If you put those 2 phone side by side you can't tell the difference. I'll get you some pics if you desire. Note 7 fits PERFECTLY inside the s8+'s phone case. They are pretty much same thickness, same curves, same symmetrical glass front/back, same width, EXCEPT s8+ is a bit taller. Now from the software, S8+'s is exactly identical to Note 7's. So obviously, whom ever still have Note 7 you aren't missing anything except loosing the screen real estate.
Nothing to date can compare, not even close, to my Note 7. It was a pocket PC.
I own the S8+ BUT if the Note 8 is anything like the Note 7 I will be changing.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Nothing to date can compare, not even close, to my Note 7. It was a pocket PC.
I own the S8+ BUT if the Note 8 is anything like the Note 7 I will be changing.
Ryland
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Care to elaborate? Other than the pen, I can't really think of any major difference between the 2 phones. How is s8+ "not even close" to note 7?
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Care to elaborate? Other than the pen, I can't really think of any major difference between the 2 phones. How is s8+ "not even close" to note 7?
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With respect you write "Other than the pen".....Its the Pen that makes the Note range the Note range.:good:
In past Note series the pen was 'just' a writing implement but on the Note 7 that pen became more or less a mouse making the Note 7 a sort of pocket PC.
Its all subjective, I just fell head over heels for the Note 7, I thought it was a genuine marvel of micro technology. For me the S8+, though a truly spectacular mobile, does not serve my own needs as well as that Note 7. I guess one could write that the Note series is similar to the S range with the addition of the S-pen and is more expensive. :highfive:
Different consumers will enjoy different mobiles thank goodness, its our choices that keep the various brands striving to perfect their products so we purchase them.
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Software is different - Note 7 shipped with 6.0 and the S8+ with 7.0.
They may not look too different but it's not the same software release...
My note 7 battery lasted a little longer and I do miss the aod screen write but other than a few software changes and the two things listed above they feel about the same. S8 might be a little snappier
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Software is different - Note 7 shipped with 6.0 and the S8+ with 7.0.
They may not look too different but it's not the same software release...
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Correct. Only if you r nick picking. Obviously newer releases comes with newer OS. Other than that, It's pretty much the same.
I was a light to moderate S-pen user, so losing it doesn't hurt me too bad.
I'm one of the few who held on for a long time and then just switched in december and didn't fight it anymore. The only reason I was okay doing that is because Samsung gave me to free s7edges for my trouble. I didn't lose a cent in the whole deal, gained 2 s7edges and 2 256gb Memory cards. The s7e was very lacking, but I'm very pleased with the s8+ compared to the note.
S8 plus is on par with the note 7. If there was an spen it would be an note 8.
It runs butter smooth and has a few of the things the note 7 had
I still have my Note 7.
My S8+ is snappier and battery life is a lot, lot better. Front facing camera of Note 7 is really bad compared to the S8+.
And of course, there's the bezel. The I put my S8+ beside my Note 7, the Note 7 already looks outdated.
For me, the less bezel, the better. I've pre-ordered the Xiaomi Mi Mix when it was announced because of that. I cancelled my order when I noticed that the shipping date kept being posponed.
When I look at the iPhone 7 for instance, it looks to me it's from 2010.
I'll be ordering the Note 8 the second it will be available for pre-order. I got the S8+ because my Note 7's IMEI was blocked, it's the only reason why I got the S8+. Otherwise I would have jumped from the Note 7 straight to the Note 8.
Overall, I far prefer my S8+ to my Note7. It's noticeably faster, it's prettier with the narrow bezels, and the fingerprint sensor works much better--yes, the placement is weird, but I'm used to it. I had given up on using the Note7's sensor, as it failed to read my fingerprint half the time. I also like the non-physical home key better.
The screen edges are slightly less curved on the S8+, and that seems to have solved the over-sensitivity that caused problems while typing on SwiftKey while grasping my Note7.
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Overall, I far prefer my S8+ to my Note7. It's noticeably faster, it's prettier with the narrow bezels, and the fingerprint sensor works much better--yes, the placement is weird, but I'm used to it. I had given up on using the Note7's sensor, as it failed to read my fingerprint half the time. I also like the non-physical home key better.
The screen edges are slightly less curved on the S8+, and that seems to have solved the over-sensitivity that caused problems while typing on SwiftKey while grasping my Note7.
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It was way worse on the S7E. The curve on the side was so much steeper. It drove me bonkers.
Does anyone know how to backup the notes taken with the S Pen on the lockscreen (when the screen is off and you take the S Pen out)?
Smart Switch told me it couldn't backup those notes. I'd really like to have them back when I'll get the Note 8. I might return my Note 7 tonight and don't want to lose them forever.
At the time, the Note7 was easily the best phone on the market. When I had to stop using it (the Canadian carriers blocked it), nothing else could compare. I had to settle for the S7 edge, which felt like a big step down.
Now that I have the S8+, I feel mostly satiated. On the S8+, I'm not a fan of the fingerprint reader location, I miss the S-Pen a bit, and I prefer the aesthetic of the more squared corners of the Note7 (when looking at it from the front). However, the feel in the hand is the same and I prefer the larger screen and on-screen buttons of the S8+. I really dislike capacitive and physical buttons.
If the Note8 is the S8+ with an S-Pen, more squared corners, and a fingerprint reader built into the screen, then it would probably be the perfect phone. I can't think of anything else I would change.
My note 7 had horrible battery life in comparison to the S8+. The fingerprint reader on the N7 was placed better but the accuracy was garbage and had this clicky cheap feeling. The Iris scanner is more accurate on the S8+ in my opinion. The N7 was laggy in some situations and I had redraws when exiting apps. The S8+ is blazing fast, no stutters no redraws. The pen I actually never used on the N7. Gimmick in my eyes.
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Does anyone know how to backup the notes taken with the S Pen on the lockscreen (when the screen is off and you take the S Pen out)?
Smart Switch told me it couldn't backup those notes. I'd really like to have them back when I'll get the Note 8. I might return my Note 7 tonight and don't want to lose them forever.
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I used Smart Switch to transfer from my Note7 to the S8+. All of the hand-written, screen-off notes were transferred and available in Samsung Notes on the S8+. I don't know if it matters, but I used the external storage transfer method (placing the backup on the SD card, which I then transferred to the other phone.)
Argh. It didn't work for me. I kept having that message saying it couldn't save them. All permissions were granted to Smart Switch, I don't understand why it wouldn't save them.
I just handed back my Note 7 ten minutes ago, at Costco. RIP
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S8+ is a little snappier and looks better. Camera seems better. I will switch to note 8 when it comes out. But this s8 is sure a huge step up from the v20 I had after note 7. The v20 looked decent on paper but after owning it I was really underwhelmed. I do miss the ir blaster though.
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