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My biggest reasons to leave Samsung is because of the updates and features that doesn't come to older devices like features of the s7 to the s6. I'm really really sick of samsungs updates always late.
I just want to know what phone you gonna buy next time and why?
1.) OnePlus 5
2.) Nokia 8
3.) LG G6
4.) Samsung Galaxy s8
5.) Pixel 2
6.) Huawei p10
7.) Sony Xperia XZ Premium
the S8 is the #1 phone in my mind, hope they do something new, the pixel is ugly, the V20 is an LG...which i hate...and their UI is the worst, the iphone is......no need to say.....so the S8 might be the only phone for me....
I'm actually switching to the iPhone 7[emoji1] . Definitely away from Samsung!
No idea really. Want to go back to stock so won't be a Samsung. The OP3 is too big, 5.1 is ideal. Pixel is too expensive. There's nothing, atm.
xiaomi for me. maybe the successor to the mi5/mi5s. preferrably one with strong aosp support so I can test out miui and aosp roms
OP3. AOSP is a must, and this time I want to buy atleast 5.5" screen. OP3 has better design, battery, performance, and software.
Probably S8 or Note 8. I really like new Grace UX and the design of their hardware.
Most likely S8 but will see what is available when I can extend my phone contract again.
Haven't really had a reason yet to leave the Galaxy S line (S2, S4, S6). But if I switch it most likely will be because of the support for custom roms.
I'm thinking 1+3 but not really sure. Something with a high XDA forum threads count and stable AOSP roms.
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babanasor said:
My biggest reasons to leave Samsung is because of the updates and features that doesn't come to older devices like features of the s7 to the s6. I'm really really sick of samsungs updates always late so do guys think we are getting the grace ux to the s6?
And i hope i can get the new pixel so i have the latest features and updates of android.
I just want to know what phone you gonna buy next time and why?
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I will go for note 8 if they releas..
Before my s6e I had a HTC m7 with AOSP and that was really good, now with my s6e I just think that much power (cpu power) is a little useless (at least for me). I'm looking for a better battery phone and not that expensive like s7e or note series. So probably getting a xiaomi redmi 4 prime.
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Before my s6e I had a HTC m7 with AOSP and that was really good, now with my s6e I just think that much power (cpu power) is a little useless (at least for me). I'm looking for a better battery phone and not that expensive like s7e or note series. So probably getting a xiaomi redmi 4 prime.
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maybe OP3 its cheap and has high end specs???
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maybe OP3 its cheap and has high end specs???
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Maybe, but I'm thinking about the redmi 4 prime because the battery is freaking awesome.
Wyzp said:
Maybe, but I'm thinking about the redmi 4 prime because the battery is freaking awesome.
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if it is somthing you really want just do it
Might go for S7 Edge after the release of S8 haha. Thought of Redmi 4 prime too, but camera department on Xiaomi is sad Was thinking of Mi Note 2, but for 50€ more, I can get S7 Edge ...
I really love my S6 but the battery is really bad for me and I'm always struggling getting through the day. So, I'm intensively checking my options, escpecially all those new Chinese phones like ZUK Z2 Pro, LeEco Le Pro 3 which provide quite some bang for the buck. But all those phones have one or more disadvantages like bad camera, no IR blaster (I actually use that a lot) that I can't accpet.
I spent less than 400€ getting my S6 new about 14 months ago and I don't want to spend more on the next phone I get. I think currently the Oneplus 3 is probably the best option considering the good XDA support and ok camera. But it is still not nice enough for me to spend the 399€ that it would cost (no used phones around here in Germany).
So, I think I have to live with my S6 a little longer. Currently searching the best ROM and kernel to get at least the best out of the battery that is possible.
Most likely something what is NOT from Samsung but I'll see...
I'm quite open to different brands since anyone can create a great device.
For now I'm thinking about either Pixel or even an iPhone (I can barely believe I said it )
if ever i leave my s6 and samsung,i want to own iphone again,maybe 6s plus or 7 if only have money,in most situation i always found that iphone has lesser factory defect than samsung,and the updates is awesome,very fluid and optimized o.s ,downside is very expensive,cant afford ?
Google Pixel 2 maybe !
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Google Pixel 2 maybe !
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OOOWHHH YES BABY !!!! sorry about that but yes i want that one to even the pixel i want to buy if i have money to buy it
I was looking forward to buying the samsung note 7 this December as a gift from me to me. I had done my research and was simply waiting for the holiday's. And then poooooof it all goes up in smokes.
I am now back to square 1. What's the next best thing? The Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge was something I was considering and I think it is something I read in regards to the curved edges that put me off. Thoughts?
I need a phone with a good camera as I travel quite a bit. Internal storage as well as the ability to add the extra storage is a must as I use the phone a lot for work.
Previous phones have included nexus 4&5, LG, Z3 & Samsung 6. I was looking into the Pixel but like all other Google phones, you don't have the ability to add an sd card
Recommendations?
S7 camera is like good compact (amazing camera ever). 32 GB internal might not be the best, but u can use microSD. It depends. If u want to wait for perfect phone, that might never come, but S7/S7E is good option. For now and future.
S7/Edge is great but it's so close to all the new models from oems I'd wait and see what comes
At this point, if the S8 comes out in early March, it might be best to hold off. Otherwise, the Pixel XL is awesome. Might want to try that.
I think you'll get buyers remorse if you buy an s7 now as the s8 is so close away, and with the pixel if 128gb can suffice for you it's a really awesome phone, camera is just a hair worse than s7e which IMO has the best mobile camera atm
If your budget is not limited, than wait for s8, otherwise you can buy the s7 edge for a low price and I would buy the s7 edge
Great battery
Great camera
Great performance
Great display
Expandable storage
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Wait for S8 or buy the Pixel (XL ?) or OnePlus 3T
Greatly appreciate everyone's input. At the price that the Pixel is going for in Aus (aprox $1400 for the 128gb), I might as well wait for the samsung 8
I upgraded to the S7 Edge after I saw the price and issues associated with the Note 7 too. I had a Note 4 and to be honest the price I ended up getting the S7 Edge at definitely contributed to my purchase.
If you've got an S6 right now, the S7 Edge is only slightly faster in my experience and the camera is better, but the s6 still has a stellar camera (brother had one for a bit).
If you can get the S7 Edge for a good price (I paid £400 for mine back in June, hence why I bought it) then I'd get it.
The S8 will run of course be expensive to begin with, but it will also drop like the S7, so if you CAN wait, then go for the S8, if not, find the S7E at a good price and you won't be disappointed.
got an S7 Edge today online. Will be delivered to me in the next few days. Only reason is cuz my beloved Note 4 sm-N910G died on me At first i thought it was the battery, so i brought a new original battery from eBay but hence... no cigar. It still wouldn't turn on or recharge. Now i'm thinking how good is the S7 Edge compared to the late 2014, early 2015 flagship Note 4 ?
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got an S7 Edge today online. Will be delivered to me in the next few days. Only reason is cuz my beloved Note 4 sm-N910G died on me At first i thought it was the battery, so i brought a new original battery from eBay but hence... no cigar. It still wouldn't turn on or recharge. Now i'm thinking how good is the S7 Edge compared to the late 2014, early 2015 flagship Note 4 ?
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Night and day. TouchWiz is much smoother. Battery better. Themes are awesome.
So Here is the question:
Galaxy s8 [Exynos] ( Debloat & custom ROM) OR One Plus 5 128gb?
If you had those 2 options what would you choose. I think most of us here would agree that Samsung got A lot of bloatware in phones....
Without thinking the price difference. One plus 5 is faster than s8 and lasts longer. OP5 got almost pure android and is bloatware free.
Nevermind OnePlus 5, I came to the S8 from a 3T but I'm seriously considering going back to my 3T.
Looks like you already made a choice. Oneplus always had wifi and 4g speed issues. Maybe they fixed it in the OP5....also OP's camera is not what they said it would be at all. Keep that in mind
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Op5 doesn't have a good camera. No wireless charge no water resistance no iris no sd card not sharp display as samsumg. If those things are not important to u then it's ur choice I used to have custom Rom Custom kernel into my old device but with s8 plus I dobt need anymore plus I love battery life in my phone.i had T3 when comparing my s8 plus I dobt wanna look in that screen . That's my opinion.
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Op5 doesn't have a good camera. No wireless charge no water resistance no iris no sd card not sharp display as samsumg. If those things are not important to u then it's ur choice I used to have custom Rom Custom kernel into my old device but with s8 plus I dobt need anymore plus I love battery life in my phone.i had T3 when comparing my s8 plus I dobt wanna look in that screen . That's my opinion.
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You are not scared not to drop it? I mean its all Glass.
I dont care for Iris also internal memory is faster than SD and with 128GB Is more than enough. I like the screen in s8 a lot but I think I will brake it for sure. Even with a cover, IT'S curved... Looks awesome tho.
I don't think that the Battery life in s8 is better than op5 with all that bloatware.
I came to s8 place because deep down I like the op5 for the smoothness and faster ROM. I don't know if you can get the same with a custom rom/kernel in S8 though.
If you could compare a OP3T with the S7 ( custom rom debloat etc etc ) what phone would be faster/ last longer?
I think Bixby is a waste of RAM and needs to be killed. ( With fire )
I'm not scared to drop it I have very thin case it protects corners and from scratches for me sd card is important battery life is amazing im heavy user I have tones of apps and games. I already disabled all debloat apps like 50 of them plus bixby services and bixby button with package disabler without root.so bixby is not a problem or any other bloatware caz they are disabled phone runs smooth fluid it's been 2 months it just run as it was out of the box.
Well I had the OP3, just sent back my OP5 and currently using a 950F. If your fun is running benchmarks and flashing different ROMs every other day (as I used to) then get the OP5. I can tell you as an everyday driver I enjoy the S8 way more. Form Factor, display, IP68, VR and the AOD. I just took some awesome underwater video last weekend and my daughter was using it with VR. I really wanted the OP5 but they just didn't up their game enough this year for me to keep it. I like the S8 so much I just bought another for 450 with a junk phone trade-in. Cheaper than an OP5. To each their own though
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Well I had the OP3, just sent back my OP5 and currently using a 950F. If your fun is running benchmarks and flashing different ROMs every other day (as I used to) then get the OP5. I can tell you as an everyday driver I enjoy the S8 way more. Form Factor, display, IP68, VR and the AOD. I just took some awesome underwater video last weekend and my daughter was using it with VR. I really wanted the OP5 but they just didn't up their game enough this year for me to keep it. I like the S8 so much I just bought another for 450 with a junk phone trade-in. Cheaper than an OP5. To each their own though
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I Think you are right. I do not care about the water res( be careful one day you will kill your phone with water ) or the VR but the AOD the Samsung case with LED and that awesome curve screen look awesome.
But I have to change ROM/Debloat, Buy 40-50 EURO case and a Screen Protector.
I Don't change phones that often I keep them for 4-6 years.
wow, seriouly I don't even keep a phone 4 months never mind 4 years. I am an addict though and freely admit it. I am on the Essential list but won't buy it until I see reviews. My gut is tellimg me the Pixel 2 by LG will be my next phone if it's kin to the G6 but nicer. I've never spent $900 on a single phone but this might be the one I do.
Hello everyone.
I'm looking for a new phone for myself and I've narrowed it down to the S7 Edge and the S8(Both exynos variants). I was wondering if anyone who has used both phones could decide for me. I can get the S7E for about $130 cheaper than I can get the S8. I like having a good camera(front and back both). I am, however, going to be keeping this phone for about 3-4 years since I'm a student and I'm looking to make this a one time investment till I graduate from university. Keeping that in mind, do you think I should get the S8 or the S7E? I don't mind paying a bit extra for the S8 but is it actually worth the extra $130? If I get an S7E, would it be able to last me till 3-4 years?
Thanks
no photo for me
s8 is best
the most important thing for me is just USB-C ( 4k hdmi )
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hdr screen , no overheat like s7 , battery life , ....
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Bluetooth audio distortion
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popmpopm said:
no photo for me
s8 is best
the most important thing for me is just USB-C ( 4k hdmi )
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hdr screen , no overheat like s7 , battery life , ....
the ( - )
Bluetooth audio distortion
camera
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what about between pixel vs s8
Pixel vs SG8
Pro : Camera
Pro/Con (depends on User) : Vanilla Android
Con :
Snapdragon 821 slower then the Exynos 8995 or the Snapdragon 835 (US Market)
Display of the Pixel just has 1920x1080 instead of 2,960 x 1,440.
Battery has a bit smaller Capacity with 2770 then the S8 with 3000.
Just to name a few differences.
But in the End it is your choice. (Price, Design etc)
kaliberx said:
Pixel vs SG8
Pro : Camera
Pro/Con (depends on User) : Vanilla Android
Con :
Snapdragon 821 slower then the Exynos 8995 or the Snapdragon 835 (US Market)
Display of the Pixel just has 1920x1080 instead of 2,960 x 1,440.
Battery has a bit smaller Capacity with 2770 then the S8 with 3000.
Just to name a few differences.
But in the End it is your choice. (Price, Design etc)
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S8 Snapdragon have custom roms?
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S8 Snapdragon have custom roms?
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Not many, as even though there is root, the root method has issues like battery not charging beyond 80%, also because of locked boot loader no custom kernels
NotAbdShahid said:
Hello everyone.
I'm looking for a new phone for myself and I've narrowed it down to the S7 Edge and the S8(Both exynos variants). I was wondering if anyone who has used both phones could decide for me. I can get the S7E for about $130 cheaper than I can get the S8. I like having a good camera(front and back both). I am, however, going to be keeping this phone for about 3-4 years since I'm a student and I'm looking to make this a one time investment till I graduate from university. Keeping that in mind, do you think I should get the S8 or the S7E? I don't mind paying a bit extra for the S8 but is it actually worth the extra $130? If I get an S7E, would it be able to last me till 3-4 years?
Thanks
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I'm undecided between the S7 and the S8, so I can understand you.
I've read many reviews and I think I can say there isn't a night and day difference in real-life use between the two models.
The S8 has the following pros:
- 64GB memory
- 10nm processor, more efficient and less battery-consuming
- USB Type-C connector
- support for the QuickCharge 3.0 standard
- Bixby
- support for more LTE bands
- being the latest flagship model, it's very likely it will have Android P and another 4 years of security updates, while the S7 models will be stuck with Oreo and another couple of years of security updates, tops.
Generally speaking, I like the S7 better and I don't mind Bixby, the bigger screen or most of the things above mentioned, but I do think that a 64Gb memory, longer software support, support for USb Type-C may justify the price difference.
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Not many, as even though there is root, the root method has issues like battery not charging beyond 80%, also because of locked boot loader no custom kernels
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Do you think that roms will be availble later?
Had the Pixel before the S8 and everything beside the Screen and the Design were better with the Pixel...
Pixel is better until the S8 gets Android 8.0, I have the 1st Gen pixel and the S8. Oreo 8.0 is fantastic so I would go with the pixel and I believe it's only $400 now since the second Gen is out now
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Pixel is better until the S8 gets Android 8.0, I have the 1st Gen pixel and the S8. Oreo 8.0 is fantastic so I would go with the pixel and I believe it's only $400 now since the second Gen is out now
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In photo which is the better?
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In photo which is the better?
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S8
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In photo which is the better?
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But if you buy snapdragon version you will not have custom rom and root (it's not working perfectly)
I sold my S7 edge to buy a S8. And the S8 is definetly better !
Not only the design of the S8 makes us think that the S7 edge is 10 years old, but the S8 is also better in every other aspect
And you must not forget that the S8 will have updates for 1 more year than S7 edge. It's something to consider
Hello XDA Friends!
I wonder how long (months, years) Samsung Galaxy S8 will be good enough to have that phone.
What do You think folks?
Probably the battery will quickly become a problem.
Do You think it would be a wise to sell S8 now and in 2 years buy a newer Samsung?
I barley use S8, mainly to take photos record videos.
Do You think that Samsung has since 2018 to much competition and I could buy a decent phone from Huawei, Honor or Xiaomi without spending a fortune on Samsung.
I don't play games BTW.
Please share with me Your thoughts.
I have mine (s8+) more than a year, use it very intensive (work, including Dex, in the car, private, gaming) - and I'm still very happy with it. Battery is a slight issue, from day one (but I come from a Huawei, and they are champion in battery!), but don't see any sign of battery getting worse.
When s9 came out I have looked at it, but didn't see any added value to my s8; maybe the s10 to come will be my next phone?
Short answer: I don't see any signs of s8 becoming 'too old' yet. My 2p.
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I have mine (s8+) more than a year, use it very intensive (work, including Dex, in the car, private, gaming) - and I'm still very happy with it. Battery is a slight issue, from day one (but I come from a Huawei, and they are champion in battery!), but don't see any sign of battery getting worse.
When s9 came out I have looked at it, but didn't see any added value to my s8; maybe the s10 to come will be my next phone?
Short answer: I don't see any signs of s8 becoming 'too old' yet. My 2p.
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I can see: two weeks after buying S8 the batter started to be shortly like in older Galaxy models.
That is how Samsung will push Us to buy new flagships cause a few years with that batttery will be a torture to use it with old (S8) phone
androidbadboy said:
Hello XDA Friends!
I wonder how long (months, years) Samsung Galaxy S8 will be good enough to have that phone.
What do You think folks?
Probably the battery will quickly become a problem.
Do You think it would be a wise to sell S8 now and in 2 years buy a newer Samsung?
I barley use S8, mainly to take photos record videos.
Do You think that Samsung has since 2018 to much competition and I could buy a decent phone from Huawei, Honor or Xiaomi without spending a fortune on Samsung.
I don't play games BTW.
Please share with me Your thoughts.
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Nothings ever too old either it still works or it dont...I wouldnt hesitate to use any "old" device right now if it works good. Even right now I got a note 3 that runs beautifully.....But at the same time I hve had my S8 since december it feels "old" to me
I give it until late 2019 to early 2020.
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Nothings ever too old either it still works or it dont...I wouldnt hesitate to use any "old" device right now if it works good. Even right now I got a note 3 that runs beautifully.....But at the same time I hve had my S8 since december it feels "old" to me
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It's good that You''ve finally got a Xiaomi Note 3
Tell us all about it
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It's good that You''ve finally got a Xiaomi Note 3
Tell us all about it
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galaxy note 3
Software wise:
If we compare s8 to other galaxy devices,
Note 9 has no exclusive software features (apart from Spen related) that excited me.
I believe it will become old once Note 10 is released.
And s8 will become too old once Note 11 is released. Thanks to no treble and only 2 major android updates.
I still believe Pixel Android will take couple of more years to catch up to Samsung Experience's features.
Performance wise, I don't mind my apps opening 2-3 seconds slower.
Hardware wise:
We will see what s10 and s11 brings to the table in terms of battery and ram.
64GB storage will be plenty for me and we got SD expansion.
5.8" QHD+ screen size is just perfect. not too big not too small.
Camera, meh, even in 2020 the mid range phones won't catch up to s8. s6 camera is still better than most mid range phones today.
Speaker, sure stereo is better but i prefer earphones and it has headphone jack.
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Software wise:
If we compare s8 to other galaxy devices,
Note 9 has no exclusive software features (apart from Spen related) that excited me.
I believe it will become old once Note 10 is released.
And s8 will become too old once Note 11 is released. Thanks to no treble and only 2 major android updates.
I still believe Pixel Android will take couple of more years to catch up to Samsung Experience's features.
Performance wise, I don't mind my apps opening 2-3 seconds slower.
Hardware wise:
We will see what s10 and s11 brings to the table in terms of battery and ram.
64GB storage will be plenty for me and we got SD expansion.
5.8" QHD+ screen size is just perfect. not too big not too small.
Camera, meh, even in 2020 the mid range phones won't catch up to s8. s6 camera is still better than most mid range phones today.
Speaker, sure stereo is better but i prefer earphones and it has headphone jack.
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"6 camera is still better than most mid range phones today."
YES!!! YES!!!! I've b arqueing with friends, people who sell phones, people on the internet nad almost with the whole XDA that the been 6 camera is such a huge step forward and in my opinion only S9+ makes better photos in good light than mine S6E+
Thanks buddy!