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note edge or note 4 buying advise

got a note 2 want to upgrade it to laest model
confused between note 4 and edge ,
which one would you recommend from your experience
.can you post some comments from your experience .
thanks

I guess its all come down to whether u want something different. For me i really like the edge with that unique side pannel. Also i find even though screen is similar....the edge is more natural in colour...while note 4 is brighter. Least but not last...if you really love custom rom...the note 4 seem to have better support..For me im very happy with my edge.
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I am on VZW, so when the Note 4 came out I got one. Love it. Note Edge came out, got one too.
Was hard to make a decision since I love them both but I ended up choosing to keep the Edge.
They are almost identical and completely different at the same time. For example:
Note 4.
Little bit bigger display (I noticed this specially on the keyboard, the keyboard a bigger on the Note 4)
Feels more natural in the hands, more like a phone if that makes sense.
Battery life is a little better
I think the Note 4 may get updated sooner than Note Edge and will probably get better support from developers
Note 4 has a better feeling, feels more premium, more solid.
Note Edge
Feels a little thinner, I'm not sure if it really is
With the edge, I was able to put most icons there and not my home screen is clean. I love that.
Seems silly, but the edge looks more futuristic, modern and I really like that. More people ask about it...
Today, I'm very happy with the Edge, love it. Don't regret my decision.

Edge is it...
I also own the N4 & the Edge, to sum it up I Swappa'd my N4. Dispite the locked bootloader I love this Note Edge device. Battery is not bad but nothing like the N4, I cant wait for the next Note Edge generation.
My reason for buying was to support real innovation. I feel like Samsung stepped it up with the Edge display and metal materials while still retaining the removable backplate.
But if you're a VZW customer, I recommend waiting for the Note Edge Developer edition.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N915VMKEVZW?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279

If you have small hands, Note Edge is not suitable for you IMO. Because it's wider than Note 4. My fiancee can not handle it with one hand. She's got Note 4 and happy with it. Yes Note Edge looks weird at the first look. But it's bright. And thinner than Note 4.

The notifications, the night clock, the quick access to apps, the way it handles calls, the tool bar, and the extra edge programs makes it a hands down winner to me. If the screen size and battery were the exact same the note 4 probably would have only been released in limited edition instead of the other way around.
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I've had my Edge (AT&T) for 6 days, and today and left it at home in favor of my Note 2. I think it will go back to the store this weekend. Side by side, for normal daily tasks, my rooted Note 2 is actually quicker and more responsive than the stock Edge. If the ATT Edge could be rooted, I'd probably think more highly of it, but my other complaint is that when I hold it in one hand, my finger tends to fall on the edge panel causing the main screen to ignore my thumb input. Also, the sharp edge at the top of the phone is uncomfortable when I press it up to my ear.
It's kind of disappointing because I watched this phone from the day it was announced, and counted the days until I was upgrade eligible. I'll continue to rock my beater Note 2 until the Note 4 gets rooted, then probably switch to that. In the meantime, the recently released Ditto Note 4 ROM has given me a newfound appreciation for my Note 2.

Feels like the Edge is curved the wrong way for holding it like a phone, the exact opposite of Motorola's nice curved backs and definitely less ergonomic than the Note 4. Plus it's wider making it that bit more exaggerated. If you factor in dev support it's an easy decision.

Had an S6 or M9 and took a Note Edge?

Is there anyone who had either S6 or M9 before the Note edge?
If yes why did you chose the Note edge and do you regret it?
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I have had the M9 and S6 edge, and I keep finding myself going back to the Note edge, M9 there wasn`t anything really spectacular about it it was good phone, but nothing special about it, S6 edge it was ok it, its fast, but but the edge screen on it is limited to what you can use it for, also I love having the ability to have removable battery and micro sd card , and the edge part on the Note Edge is way more usable for me, has tools bar for stop watch and etc. and you customize the edge bars, can have different edge bars with your apps organized the way you want them. I just sold my T-mobile S6 on ebay and bought another Note Edge brand new on swappa, the S6 edge its a really nice phone, but I think the Note edge is a better all around phone, but it all depends on what your going to use it for.

The camera was a let down on the M9. Personally I liked the size and the features as compared to the s6. And the edge will leave you wanting. I pine for the note 3 but muscle memory made me re-activate the note edge once again.

And you are not afraid the Note Edge 2 will make the actual Note Edge "old"?
I had an S6 for 2 weeks, while I loved the camera I hated the absence of BT autoconnect, what I love in my M9 is that Car app is my daily car audio now!
Dunno if the Note Edge has the same trouble as S6 for BT autoconnect?
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vegetaleb said:
And you are not afraid the Note Edge 2 will make the actual Note Edge "old"?
I had an S6 for 2 weeks, while I loved the camera I hated the absence of BT autoconnect, what I love in my M9 is that Car app is my daily car audio now!
Dunno if the Note Edge has the same trouble as S6 for BT autoconnect?
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I dont have BT issues.. i stay connected to my lg infinums. They really are awesome.. i also have a HK Onyx that i use all the time.. According to Samsung, the Note Edge is already old and forgotten. As for the note edge 2. Im seriously disappointed with how they went about eliminating the expandable memory and the removable battery. I am also disappointed with the lack of development and updates.. i seriously will consider this phone to be my last samsing if they go the same route with the edge 2. I believe the 2 last great devices that left the samsung plant were the Note Edge and the Note 3. Innovation can go only so far before we start to realize that we dont need it.

z31k said:
I dont have BT issues.. i stay connected to my lg infinums. They really are awesome.. i also have a HK Onyx that i use all the time.. According to Samsung, the Note Edge is already old and forgotten. As for the note edge 2. Im seriously disappointed with how they went about eliminating the expandable memory and the removable battery. I am also disappointed with the lack of development and updates.. i seriously will consider this phone to be my last samsing if they go the same route with the edge 2. I believe the 2 last great devices that left the samsung plant were the Note Edge and the Note 3. Innovation can go only so far before we start to realize that we dont need it.
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Where did you see the Note Edge 2 will not have a sdcard slot?
Btw is it easy to scratch the metal line and edge part of the screen?

vegetaleb said:
Where did you see the Note Edge 2 will not have a sdcard slot?
Btw is it easy to scratch the metal line and edge part of the screen?
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Yes, very easy. I got an incipio case, 20 bucks on ebay. Its the only case I found that won't scratch the metal polish. Articles here and there. Bgr, phonearena, sammobile.

z31k said:
Yes, very easy. I got an incipio case, 20 bucks on ebay. Its the only case I found that won't scratch the metal polish. Articles here and there. Bgr, phonearena, sammobile.
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Geez I will keep my M9 then!
I had the S6 and didn't like it

s7 vs edge decision

hi all , when the s6 came out i took the regular version and never looked back , as i didin't really care for the edge on the device , it seemed gimmicky to me (personal preference)
however with the s7 i'm kinda undecided , i dont really want the edge version , but i do want the larger screen and the larger battery...
any thoughts to help me decide what one to choose this time ?
should i take the plunge and go for the edge and hope i get used to it and like it ,
or stick with the non edge version .

Easy decision. You want the bigger screen & battery life, go for the edge. The display is a gimmick, but it's just an extra feature; it's not going to hurt your experience.

drjt0794 said:
Easy decision. You want the bigger screen & battery life, go for the edge. The display is a gimmick, but it's just an extra feature; it's not going to hurt your experience.
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Exactly what I was going to say. The only edge feature I ever used on my S6 was people edge, so the screen was pretty gimmicky. That being said, it is a gorgeous piece of hardware and the edge screen does not detract from the user experience at all.

Akw6190 said:
Exactly what I was going to say. The only edge feature I ever used on my S6 was people edge, so the screen was pretty gimmicky. That being said, it is a gorgeous piece of hardware and the edge screen does not detract from the user experience at all.
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With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?

Kilroy672 said:
With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?
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I don't think it was that long. Tmo generally has unlocked or unlockable bootloaders. I didn't pick mine up right at launch since I was on ATT at that point, but I switched a few months later and there were already plenty of kernels and ROMs available.

Kilroy672 said:
With that said, how long did it take for the S6 Edge to have root access? T-Mo version?
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The S6 was rooted before launch, but the method trips Knox, T-Mo has unlocked bootloader so it should be fine. But I've read that with 6.0 the chance of rooting without Knox 0x1 is zero.
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After handling the S6 Edge, I prefer the standard layout, but I am really pleased that it appears Samsung will be putting the exact same internals in both the S7 and S7 Edge. Other than battery size, which is logical as there is simply more room in the larger device. I've found it disheartening that so many makers have been putting significantly better hardware in phablets than the more traditionally sized flagship smartphones. I would have seriously considered the Nexus 5X had it been simply a physically scaled down version of the 6P, but they crippled it to a point where it isn't worth considering for me.

hella356 said:
After handling the S6 Edge, I prefer the standard layout, but I am really pleased that it appears Samsung will be putting the exact same internals in both the S7 and S7 Edge. Other than battery size, which is logical as there is simply more room in the larger device. I've found it disheartening that so many makers have been putting significantly better hardware in phablets than the more traditionally sized flagship smartphones. I would have seriously considered the Nexus 5X had it been simply a physically scaled down version of the 6P, but they crippled it to a point where it isn't worth considering for me.
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Very true! I liked the look of the 5x better, and would have gone for it. But the 6p was clearly the one to go for.
As for the S7, I'm undecided too. Personally I also considered the edge, but went for the S6 and never looked back. It just felt so much more premium in the hand to me, and I felt that whilst the edge looked awesome, it was still a gimmick (not unlike the Note with its SPen). I many notes, and I think I barely used the SPen.
But I have to say, the S6 battery was trash (despite charging very quick), so I'm thinking edge this time around for the bigger battery.
Still on the fence. I think I need to see them in action, then decide.
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Edge vs S7 Go standard
I went with the note 5 after asking my friend who works as a tech for sprint. He told me that since the edge+ came out [this was only 1 month into the release] that he had seen approximately 4 edge+s' with extensive damage: meaning the restorative process cost was a minimum of $100 per 1 s6 or note 5.... also bear in mind;75% of the time a new device was required because of the digitizer would often malfunction during whatever caused the screen crack e.g, a drop. When i asked why he said "pick it up" it felt jagged on both sides, and without a stylus I'd just prefer the smaller phone or if you must buy the edge, (probably because your edgy to and you like to push your hands gripping skills to the max!) Just know that your probably going to end up needing some stupid case that makes it impossible to get your phone out of your pocket, but it will work. If you go cheap on your case and find the slim fitting one your edgier than I thought you were, and richer to...

My concern is the 'edge' being exposed when the phone drops (never owned one), but with the supposed increase in edge functionality / features on this one, I'm very tempted. The Always On display on the edge (again literally) also looks pretty sweet.

Normal S7 vs. Edge
Simply as said by others. If you want to go for a bigger display, more power in your hand than go for Edge ...
Here are few things which makes S7 differ from edge:
S7 Edge:
5.5 inch display
Exynos / Snapdragon
Curved edges
3500 mAh battery (as rumoured)
Also, i think the normal Galaxy S7 is curved from back while flat on front. But Edge version will have flat back and curved in front. Which make is pretty stylish.

Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen

LAURCORE said:
Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen
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This news may just swing it for me. This morning I was learning towards S7, but if the edge functionality is like this, it'll be the edge for the win!
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Today Samsung Released a video showing some of s7 features.
specs include an IP68 (or IP67) rating, a 12 MP camera, a 2800 mAh battery, and microSD support.

What I'd like are weight specs. Does the Edge feel like a small boulder in your hand? Very curious about that.

alltechguy said:
Simply as said by others. If you want to go for a bigger display, more power in your hand than go for Edge ...
Here are few things which makes S7 differ from edge:
S7 Edge:
5.5 inch display
Exynos / Snapdragon
Curved edges
3500 mAh battery (as rumoured)
Also, i think the normal Galaxy S7 is curved from back while flat on front. But Edge version will have flat back and curved in front. Which make is pretty stylish.
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Let's wait and see

LAURCORE said:
Boom: https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen
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This opens up a whole lot of possibilities. Would be great if we could add Tasker shortcuts etc.
I have a similar feature on my phone via omnirom, extremely useful; changed the way I use my phone making it so much more convenient.

I currently have the S6 edge and sometimes when I'm laying on my back holding the phone, it's almost impossible for me not to accidentally touch one edge of the screen, can't have a proper grip on the phone. The edge features are completely useless and I disabled them 1 month after using the phone (Android 6 might introduce functionality to them though).
If you want more battery life and better aesthetics, go for the S7 edge. If not, I highly recommend the S7.

Scorpion67 said:
I currently have the S6 edge and sometimes when I'm laying on my back holding the phone, it's almost impossible for me not to accidentally touch one edge of the screen, can't have a proper grip on the phone. The edge features are completely useless and I disabled them 1 month after using the phone (Android 6 might introduce functionality to them though).
If you want more battery life and better aesthetics, go for the S7 edge. If not, I highly recommend the S7.
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https://news.samsung.com/global/get-things-done-faster-with-the-newly-enhanced-edge-screen

Will.1 said:
This opens up a whole lot of possibilities. Would be great if we could add Tasker shortcuts etc.
I have a similar feature on my phone via omnirom, extremely useful; changed the way I use my phone making it so much more convenient.
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This article has a little more info on the new edge panel features: http://9to5google.com/2016/02/15/android-marshmallow-galaxy-s6-s6-edge/

Anyone switching to Edge?

So I already preordered the S7 because I dont like big phones. I just went to Best Buy though and held an untethered S7 edge and I gotta say it is not nearly as big as you'd think. Somehow it feels really compact and easy to hold. I feel like I kind of want to switch to the Edge but I ordered my S7 really early and don't want to lose my place in line hah! Anyone feel like switching?

I did. same thing for me, I went to best buy today and held the edge. and I said it's just as comfortable as the 7, 6 grams heavier and 600 mah battery more. I canceled my 7.

I did that exact thing last night. Switched to edge from 7

I did the exact opposite - switched from the Edge to the S7 as the Edge felt a bit too big. Great that we have a choice!

Toss3 said:
I did the exact opposite - switched from the Edge to the S7 as the Edge felt a bit too big. Great that we have a choice!
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Same here. The s7 edge was too similar to s7 for me. Plus I really really didn't like the rounded edges.

Let me join too lol, I've phoned sammy and payed extra for the edge lol, I expected 5.5 inch screen to be much wider,,, but to my surprise, s7 edge is really good and comfy to hold, sammy sent me email to pay the difference by paypal

I've ordered a S7 silver but thinking about getting the Edge instead. Here in Australia we don't have samples to play with but from the dimensions I can see that edge is very compact.

Tried both today at another store, and the weird thing was that there was a significant difference in the picture quality between the two; S7 Edge had a lot more aliasing going on despite the settings being the exact same (going to post a comparison pic later when I have time, because my gf was with me and didn't want to give me enough time to do a complete comparison). Also does anyone know if there is a difference in the DACs/AMPs used as the Edge sounded a bit clearer to my ears (could be placebo as I was switching between the two)? The Edge also seemed a bit smoother for some reason (same apps running in the background). The S7 is definitely more compact, but started second-guessing my decision now.

I went with the edge. Just down to the the fact not tried any if there edge handsets and tried it in store and it felt really nice. I'm moving on from a note 4 just hope I don't regret it as I do love my note.

i, egde colors is great, 5.5 and better battery

I have s6 flat, and now i'm switching to s7 edge. Main reason is battery, i'm a heavy user, and second reason screen size.

Note 5 or S7 Edge?

Hey guys, been a long time XDA user, looking for input. I have never owned a Samsung device so I am completely new here. I came from a LG G4 that I loved it but wireless charging just melts down after 30-60 days and starts refusing to charge wirelessly. After 6 replacements I am here. My last one also had wireless connection issues.
The S7 Edge looked to be the best 1-to-1 match with screen size/features so thats what I had my mind on. Verizon recommended we swap for a different device and offered me a Note 5 64gb (because of no SD storage). So the Note 5 should be here in a few days.
BUT my mind was focused on the S7 Edge so I just went out and bought a S7 Edge on impulse, full price (thinking I would sell the Note 5 to recoop my money).
After seeing and playing with both, now I am kind of torn. The rounded edges actually feel nice to scroll off of. I think the edge apps have already lost my interest. I used to use "Side Bar" as a quick launcher and eventually just stopped using it.
Being new to Samsung, I semi know about the SPen and some of its features. The Note 5 is also the same width as my G4, so size isn't a factor here. In fact because of the rounded edges, the S7 Edge feels narrower/smaller than my LG G4.
Is there really anything the Note 5 can't do that the S7 Edge can? Not really concerned with waterproof or SD card. How is the Note 5 processor? The SD820 is probably a little faster but both are plenty fast IMO.
I'd be interested in hearing any FORs and AGAINSTs. I can keep either device right now, what would you choose?

player911 said:
Hey guys, been a long time XDA user, looking for input. I have never owned a Samsung device so I am completely new here. I came from a LG G4 that I loved it but wireless charging just melts down after 30-60 days and starts refusing to charge wirelessly. After 6 replacements I am here. My last one also had wireless connection issues.
The S7 Edge looked to be the best 1-to-1 match with screen size/features so thats what I had my mind on. Verizon recommended we swap for a different device and offered me a Note 5 64gb (because of no SD storage). So the Note 5 should be here in a few days.
BUT my mind was focused on the S7 Edge so I just went out and bought a S7 Edge on impulse, full price (thinking I would sell the Note 5 to recoop my money).
After seeing and playing with both, now I am kind of torn. The rounded edges actually feel nice to scroll off of. I think the edge apps have already lost my interest. I used to use "Side Bar" as a quick launcher and eventually just stopped using it.
Being new to Samsung, I semi know about the SPen and some of its features. The Note 5 is also the same width as my G4, so size isn't a factor here. In fact because of the rounded edges, the S7 Edge feels narrower/smaller than my LG G4.
Is there really anything the Note 5 can't do that the S7 Edge can? Not really concerned with waterproof or SD card. How is the Note 5 processor? The SD820 is probably a little faster but both are plenty fast IMO.
I'd be interested in hearing any FORs and AGAINSTs. I can keep either device right now, what would you choose?
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I ended up going with the S7 Edge because of the faster processor, better low light shots with the camera and larger battery. Surprisingly I like the curved screen witch is something I thought I wouldn't. The two phones are top notch so you can't really go wrong with either. My wife has my Note 5 because I really don't want to let it go and she likes it so it makes little sense to get rid of it. The S-Pen isn't of much use for me but I do like the larger screen and excellent camera. Depending on what the Note 6 turns out to be I might go with that but for now it's the edge for me.

Yeah for me it really boils down to pen and screen. I am kind of leaning toward keeping the Note 5 and returning the 7E. I just didn't know if I would lose any software features like themes or something.
I am finding my palms are also tapping the screen and doing stuff with the S7E when I am typing or browsing. I have a hard time holding it without the screen going crazy. I just switched hands and it posted this and opened my Messenger chat head. Lol.

to me expandable storage is big. I have Note 5, i am waiting for Note 6 with expandable storage to get. I would say the s-pen is good but not a big deal. I do like taking notes with s-pen.
Unless s-pen is a must, i think sd card and water resistant is big deal for everyday use.

32gb has always been fine for a mobile. I complained about no SD storage though, which is why they gave me the 64gb version.
The waterproofing is cool but I don't plan on having it in water. Underwater pics are cool though. I have a hauwei watch for pool fun.

player911 said:
Yeah for me it really boils down to pen and screen. I am kind of leaning toward keeping the Note 5 and returning the 7E. I just didn't know if I would lose any software features like themes or something.
I am finding my palms are also tapping the screen and doing stuff with the S7E when I am typing or browsing. I have a hard time holding it without the screen going crazy. I just switched hands and it posted this and opened my Messenger chat head. Lol.
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Themes will still be there, the only things you lose are the S-Pen related apps. I see what you mean about the accidental screen taps. I haven't used a case in a couple of days and it's pretty annoying especially when I'm trying to take a picture and open up the gallery. I had to return my Otterbox commuter because it kept ripping off my Zagg screen protectors. Hopefully my new case will be better when I get it tomorrow. It sounds like the Note is a better choice for you. I can always switch with my wife if I want.

I just wanted to chime in about picking between the note 5 and s7 edge. When I bought the note 5 last year, I had to live with no sd card and no removable battery. I can fast charge wireless and hard line as well. I don't really use the s pen as much as before. My previous phone, the note 3 i did. I dunno really, cause my wants and needs are different than everyone else. It some time for me to actually LOVE my new note 5, because I was used to having sdcard/removable battery on the note 3. The build quality is very nice on both phones. All metal, beautiful glass and both have marshnallow. My brother actually has a s7, he just got it a few ago and I bought my note 5 last year November.
I used to be a flash aholic on the note 3. We had recovery, roms and root. So after 2 years of being spoiled, I had to finally let go and move from that kind of want or need. Does that make sense? I realzied that I had give up the flashing game, because of the devices getting more difficult to Root. Specificllay Verizon and the Note series phones. So I when it was time to upgrade last year, I gave up the note 3, decided that I can live with the no sd card and non removable battery and said hello to pure awesome sexiness design of the note 5.
Nowadays, I dont find myself waiting on roms to be dropped. Constantly pressing f5 f5 f5 f5 and refresh to see when it dropped. But that was my choice. No more living with compromises, because a rom worked with this app and sor of didnt work with there other apps. If the s7 edge is constantly on your mind and boggling your curisoity, why not get one? From the few days I was able to play with my brother's s7. It feels nice in the hand, Smooth nice edges, good low light camera fast and snappy processor makes it smooth to operate.
Since I gave up on flashing roms, I just wanted a phone that I can use social media, so I can keep contact with my girlfriend. Facebook, instragram, snapchat, twitter, facebook messnger and facebook videocat oh and make phone calls/send text messages to her as well. I found that my note 5 can do these things with no problem what so ever. Well, sorry for being so long and best of luck on picking between the note 5 and s7 edge.

Yea I am thinking of keeping the note5 and returning the 7E. Memory and waterproofing aren't important to me. The Edge is starting to drive me crazy because you can't hold on to it without touching the edge screen. This causes other inputs to be unresponsive.

player911 said:
Yea I am thinking of keeping the note5 and returning the 7E. Memory and waterproofing aren't important to me. The Edge is starting to drive me crazy because you can't hold on to it without touching the edge screen. This causes other inputs to be unresponsive.
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I might be returning mine too and go back to the Note 5. I got my new case today and this one is screwing with my screen protector too. This is my 2nd edge and never had this much screen protector problems on the many phones I have had. Totally frustrating. With that said I think you are better off with your Note 5...

I owned a LG G2x that had a curved screen like the Edge7 and remember that the screen protector issue was a big one. I stopped using screen protectors years ago though. With the Edge7 I would be cautious but I never planned on using a SP.