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note edge or note 4 buying advise

got samsung note 2 which needs updating ,
which one to upgrade to now note 4 or the note edge ,
can some one share there experiences ,
im more inclined toward the note edge

This should help you
some prefer the Note 4
but i like the Edge its awesome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4-BEXEQmSM

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I personally love the Note Edge. I had both phones. I had the Note 4 for about 4 months before I was able to get the Note Edge. They are the same. Almost all alike even for hardware. But yes if you want to spend a little more get the Note Edge. The Note Edge is great. I love the Edge.

I regret buying the edge...
I love the second screen and the new tech, however, NO companies have made an extended battery. I always had a zerolemon extended battery for my note 2/3 and I did not realize that there would be zero support for extended batteries for the edge
most extended batteries needs a new back or case to hold it, no one is taking risks with designing cases for so few consumers (edge owners).
Ill trade ya note edge for note 4!

I feel the same way, the edge is a great phone but I need an extended battery for this beast of a phone!!
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lachapo88 said:
I feel the same way, the edge is a great phone but I need an extended battery for this beast of a phone!!
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drocksmash said:
I regret buying the edge...
I love the second screen and the new tech, however, NO companies have made an extended battery. I always had a zerolemon extended battery for my note 2/3 and I did not realize that there would be zero support for extended batteries for the edge
most extended batteries needs a new back or case to hold it, no one is taking risks with designing cases for so few consumers (edge owners).
Ill trade ya note edge for note 4!
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for me, the spare battery kit and fast charging make up for it

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for me, the spare battery kit and fast charging make up for it
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Yes, the spare battery kit is a life saver. I can't believe how fast the Note Edge's battery drain.
I can't get a full day of normal usage out of it, as in a few hrs of games such as Real Racing 3, Clash of Clans, Modern Combat 4, Asphalt 8, and throw in Youtube, Whatsapp, BBM, and the occasional tinkering of the device.
I have to replace the battery when evening comes.
When I had my Note 3, I could easily get a day and a half.
But I do like it when I pull out the Note Edge and people around me gawk at me and ask what that fancy Edge screen is for.
I am in Jakarta, Indonesia and they don't sell the device here (bought mine in Singapore), and I feel very unique and special for owning the Note Edge.

I still have both phones, my wife uses the note 4.
I get very similar batter on both phones, I think the edge is missing the battery fix update that the note 4 got.
For the first week, I was preferring the feel of the note 4 a little more, but I still ended up giving it to my wife.
After using only the Note Edge for the last few months, when I use my wife's note 4 every once in a while I immediately miss my Note Edge side panel screen.
The Note Edge really has a more premium feel with the side panel.

jtambis6 said:
Yes, the spare battery kit is a life saver. I can't believe how fast the Note Edge's battery drain.
I can't get a full day of normal usage out of it, as in a few hrs of games such as Real Racing 3, Clash of Clans, Modern Combat 4, Asphalt 8, and throw in Youtube, Whatsapp, BBM, and the occasional tinkering of the device.
I have to replace the battery when evening comes.
When I had my Note 3, I could easily get a day and a half.
But I do like it when I pull out the Note Edge and people around me gawk at me and ask what that fancy Edge screen is for.
I am in Jakarta, Indonesia and they don't sell the device here (bought mine in Singapore), and I feel very unique and special for owning the Note Edge.
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the N915G/snapdgragon variant is more battery consuming (or so I heard) I think I got more juice out of my 915S, but I'm with you, having a device that is not all over the place is a pleasure on its own
P.S. you got a pretty commercial family xD (just read your sig)

gone for the note edge

I had to get rid of my note edge not having an extended battery available for me was a deal breaker, the phone is definitely awesome!!
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lachapo88 said:
I had to get rid of my note edge not having an extended battery available for me was a deal breaker, the phone is definitely awesome!!
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If I need any extra battery, I have this. Also the quick charger that came with this phone is amazing. But this power bank can charge my phone from completely dead to fully charged.
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Your Thoughts and Opinions on the Galaxy S6

Hey so I just saw a video on the Galaxy S6 and I'm a little unhappy that they're removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries. But in the end it may be worth it. TouchWiz doesn't look so bad now and I can't even imagine what future phones by Samsung will look like because of this one. Do you think removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries is a good step in phone development by Samsung?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m247fbdJoE

Just came to learn today that it will leave just over 23 GB out of its base 32 GB model to us. Of course I am not here to moan about the microSD expansion disability. I am just a bit hesitated as the number of my media files is increasing and so is the media file size. The 4k recording is also there. Once they left us with no option to expand memory by ourselves they could have been more economical about the usage of the OS and pre-installed app's memory space.

Definitely will not purchase a Samsung device because they removed those two features. I'll have to wait till Oneplusone 2 comes out and use CM12 on it.
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Hey so I just saw a video on the Galaxy S6 and I'm a little unhappy that they're removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries. But in the end it may be worth it. TouchWiz doesn't look so bad now and I can't even imagine what future phones by Samsung will look like because of this one. Do you think removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries is a good step in phone development by Samsung?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m247fbdJoE
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I think you're a bit late to the game with this discussion. This topic has been discussed pretty much in every single thread on this forum.

Thanks, yeah I had a feeling about that. I had a quick skim down the forms and I saw that most topics were about prices for the new devices.
Personally, I don't think it's an issue if they remove those two features. I assume the new devices will have quick charging times similar to the Galaxy Note 4 and the picture and 4k video could simply be moved to your desktop if you have one. So in conclusion, the new devices may be in favor to those who have a pace where they can place the large media files elsewhere.

i understand why they decided not to go for the removable back cover. but, the more I think about it, I can't understand why they can't allow some kind of spring loaded battery and SD card insert on the sides of the phone.

I believe it is because they're aiming for a bit of a more deluxe approach to their new phones similar to the iPhone

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I believe it is because they're aiming for a bit of a more deluxe approach to their new phones similar to the iPhone
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i thought the whole "deluxe" feel was about ditching the removable plastic back. i think they could easily retain the feel while adding slots in the sides. maybe they'd have to sacrifice a few mm's to do so, though.

Coming from a Nexus 4 and now a nexus 5 for the past year and a half here are my thoughts
Its no longer beneficial to be in the nexus program. Lollipop has been a buggy mess. I've put up with 2 cycles of really bad cameras and im not waiting for google to fix it. They cant even write a proper camera app. I'm getting home screen redraws and maps crashing. I'm just tired of putting up with the compromises the nexus line brings. It was okay when the phone was $350 but now with the 6 at the same price as the S6. its unacceptable
That saying i preordered the s6 today and played with it in store
Camera - Snappy and focuses fast. I think this might be the first time you can actually use an android camera like you use an iphone camera
yes i can get good photos out of my nexus 5 but the subjects must be static and the lighting must be perfect
build. feels very good. very nexus 4 like. feels good in the hand
Software - listen its samsung.Dont expect anything revolutionary in this area. As soon as i get the phone im slapping nova launcher on it and never looking back
It feels fast. I started running wifi direct sharing and bluetooth sharing and couldnt get it to slow up. My nexus 5 receiving the files was slowing down
Display - literally the best you can get on a phone right now. I'm a photo buff so this was huge for me. The nexus 5 display was good but not great. it will be nice to be on a top tier display
Overall im ready to move on from the nexus compromises and seem like i will finally get a phone that has my number 1 want. A solid camera and a good build. I really think samsung did well with the choices the made on this phone. Part of me wants to ride out my nexus 5 until the note 5 but i worry about the size
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I finally got to handle some S6 variants in person today.
Did anyone else notice that the white and black colors are different between the standard S6 and Edge? Haven't seen reviewers mention that.
On the standard S6, black is just straight black, but on the S6 Edge, it has a bit of blue tint to it, which looks better in my opinion than straight boring black.
As for white, the standard S6 is again just a straight color, white, but on the Edge, white is really more like a pearl color with more sheen to it, which actually looks worse than straight white in my opinion.
If I go with a standard S6 (most likely), then I will choose white, but if I were going Edge, I would choose the black version as the white Edge looks a bit girly and weird to me with that pearly sheen.

Is it possible to beat this dead horse anymore? DONT BUY IT!!!

I agree about the Nexus 5 and Active S6 may have SD card, WP, replaceable battery.
Lockeskidney, I agree with you about the Nexus. The Nexus seems to run best on 4.4.4 . I like Lollipop but the upgrades did not fix issues. The main and most pressing issue was dropped WiFi and data. I do know how to factory flash, wipe, and setup as new phone. I finally went back to 4.4.4 rooted with xposed and trying to wait until I can figure out what to get. The battery life and camera (slow focus makes it difficult to get the perfect shot--really noticeable when compared to iPhone) need improvements but otherwise a good phone. Loved freedom of unlocked boot loader and being able to root. Tweaks make the phone so much more functional and even can be personalized to individual wants and needs. With that said, I used stock roms with tweaks. Loved cyanogenmod 11 and tried 12 but also had connection issues.
I decided against s6 because the battery will require a service center for more people who are uncomfortable with the teardown procedure required. I have replaced iPhone batteries before and would attempt with Nexus, but s6 is a bit much more than I am willing to risk. This was the deal breaker for me.
Samsung made a point to consider about mixing two types of memory. Still the SD option is nice.
I would have liked waterproofing, but I could have probably fixed that with a case though they can be hard to hear on. Waterproofing built in is a strong plus! Life happens.
I am really tired of the "thinnest phone" form over function. Really, I' d rather have a longer lasting battery, extra storage if needed, and waterproofing. The s5 port looked easy to remove for those who did not want it.
There may be a S6 active variant for those customers on AT&T (and those who can get unlocked). THIS is what I want to see specs on before making decision. Otherwise, I am considering Samsung Note 4 or S5. Looks like it will be the same with exception of having hardware buttons, lower camera megapixels while keeping OIS, no heart rate monitor, and no fingerprint scanner. However, it is rumored to have larger capacity battery ( so maybe no wireless charging which is OK with me), SD slot, and waterproof! That would make sense for the other group of us that value function over form and are putting a case on it anyway . I would like Samsung pay too. For these things I might be willing to try phone as is without modifications.
For the record, I currently came from iPhone and have been using Nexus 5 for about 15 months.

Upgrade from Galaxy S6 to S7 worth it?

I'm considering upgrading from my current 64 GB Galaxy S6, which I love, to the S7 or perhaps even the S7 edge (although I'm not quite sure the curved screen is worth the extra money to me). Has anyone already gone that route? How are you liking your S7 compared to your S6? How does the S7 camera hold up compared to the S6 camera? (I know that the reviews are generally favorable, but it would be good to hear from someone who's used them both as their everyday phone.)
Will the slower SD card in the S7 affect the user experience compared to the faster internal storage of my current S6?
I can upgrade to S7 using a new two-year plan from work, so I'd be paying only $199, and I can easily sell my current S6 to come out ahead, even with a case and SD card.
Should I make the jump?
Thanks for your feedback!
--Ron

dutch_in_seattle said:
I'm considering upgrading from my current 64 GB Galaxy S6, which I love, to the S7 or perhaps even the S7 edge (although I'm not quite sure the curved screen is worth the extra money to me). Has anyone already gone that route? How are you liking your S7 compared to your S6? How does the S7 camera hold up compared to the S6 camera? (I know that the reviews are generally favorable, but it would be good to hear from someone who's used them both as their everyday phone.)
Will the slower SD card in the S7 affect the user experience compared to the faster internal storage of my current S6?
I can upgrade to S7 using a new two-year plan from work, so I'd be paying only $199, and I can easily sell my current S6 to come out ahead, even with a case and SD card.
Should I make the jump?
Thanks for your feedback!
--Ron
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Hi. Since nobody answered yet i'm going to share my thoughts. I'm coming from an s6e and got a s7e. The screen is a bit better (a bit brighter for my eyes) and bigger. Even if it's bigger as a phone it doesn't feel that large....fits great in the hand.
Camera is better overall. The s6 has 16mpx so you'll have a bit more detail in good light but everywhere else the s7 is better. (Dynamic range and colour accuracy)
See the photos. The one 4:3 is the s7edge.
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The left is s6e and the right s7e
I'm not using an sd card yet but plannig to so i don't have anything on that. Did i mention the battery? 8.5 - 9 hours of SOT + 20h standby.... my s6 was barely doing 4.5h of sot and 16h of stby.
The only thing i'm missing is the infrared blaster.
I would make the jump without hesitation. The s7e is a great phone.
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I had the S6 for about a month and then switched to the S7. The S6 is a nice phone with good specs, but the S7 is even better. It has a better feel in the hand (rounded back), the camera is flat to the back, the home button has way better feeling and quality (no chatter). MicroSD is a good thing, I use a 32GB card for pictures, videos and music. And finally a phone that I can use while in the bathtub without worries. No complains about the cameras of both devices, I think the S7 is better on most situations. With the battery of the S6 I reached barely 2 days of standby with moderate use, with the S7 these 2 days are no problem, I reached 3 full days at best. So this is an improvement too. My advice: If you can switch with, do it.

I came from the s6. The s7 is by far a better phone. Battery life if better, its alot smoother and responsive. I would totally make the jump if I were you.

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Totally worth it. Battery is great and SD Slot and water resistance is awesome.
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dutch_in_seattle said:
I'm considering upgrading from my current 64 GB Galaxy S6, which I love, to the S7 or perhaps even the S7 edge (although I'm not quite sure the curved screen is worth the extra money to me). Has anyone already gone that route? How are you liking your S7 compared to your S6? How does the S7 camera hold up compared to the S6 camera? (I know that the reviews are generally favorable, but it would be good to hear from someone who's used them both as their everyday phone.)
Will the slower SD card in the S7 affect the user experience compared to the faster internal storage of my current S6?
I can upgrade to S7 using a new two-year plan from work, so I'd be paying only $199, and I can easily sell my current S6 to come out ahead, even with a case and SD card.
Should I make the jump?
Thanks for your feedback!
--Ron
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it all comes down to cost. If you can get it I don't see any reason to wait any longer. I sold my s6 edge plus for 700 dollars and got the s7 edge on contract for 200. Was well worth the upgrade

Never going back to 6. I'm not sure about the edge as well and for the price I didn't want to risk being unhappy with a very expensive device.
Pros and improvements
Battery, performance, home button, fingerprint reader, camera, feel/grip, external storage, water proof
Cons
Finding a good glass screen protector
Loss of IR blaster

I came from a Note 5 and I think the S7 is far superior, and the Note 5 beats the S6.
My geekbench 3 scores for my 820 S7 are 2343 single and 5470 multi, those are laptop numbers and crush last years ~1400 single core for the S6.
I would upgrade for the battery alone.
As much as I like to buy things that last, it seems with flagship phones that keep 70% of their resale value for 12 months, the economics are still pretty favorable for yearly upgrades.

Well, I made the jump and upgraded from my S6 to the S7. I sold the S6 on Craig's List, which easily paid for the upgrade plus a nice case and a 128 GB SD card.
I'm really glad I upgraded. I loved my S6, but the S7 is better in every way: zippy performance with absolutely no lag, an amazing camera (much better than the S6 camera, which was already great), great battery life, water resistance---overall a great, great upgrade. I'm loving my S7.
If you're contemplating the same thing, upgrade to the S7. You won't regret it for a second!
--Ron

Nice one

At this present time, this is the greatest smartphone of all time IMO

I don't know where to start really. But the Samsung Galaxy S7, to me at least, is the best smartphone I have ever used and I know it is saying a lot, especially for me that have used SO MANY smartphones these past few years. But I have to give credit where it's due.
I have had the Nexus 6P, IPhone 6s and 6s Plus, LG V10 and G4, Note 5, Moto X, some windows phones, HTC one M8 (one of my favorite phone ever) etc....but the S7 is pretty much the phone that seals the deal for me. It checks every box.
I know Samsung gets a lot of hate for some of their decisions in the past with their plasticky build quality and touchwiz being laggy and cartoony and all but they have turned things around big time. They started with the S6, then went on to the note 5 which was already incredible. But this S7 is just on another level, again in my personal opinion. When you consider that the S7 has arguably the best display, best camera, is water resistant, fast charger and wireless charger, great battery life, performance is absolutely STELLAR, the black Onyx is gorgeous, the size is perfect......what phone out there offers you all this package? Seriously I'd like to know.
Of course nothing in life is absolutely perfect. Like the fact that it's a fingerprint magnet and that the Snapdragon versions are having Android system battery drain issues (using the Exynos here) and some having issues here and there. Everyone's experience is going to be different. But from my perspective, this is the phone to beat. There's a lot of rant threads when a phone comes out but not much love. I truly genuinely believe that the S7 is the greatest smartphone of all time right now. Just see what it offers and and compare it to the competition, this is the total package! Freaking love this phone!
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I agree. I am picky myself, besides the side facing speaker it is perfect.

Best display if your lucky
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I have to agree. It's not perfect, but neither is any other phone. But for me this is the best set of compromises available today (I have the Edge, but the S7 is pretty much the same phone other than screen and battery size). No battery drain issues here on the Qualcomm version, btw. From the forums, I would say it's a small minority of users who have significant battery issues.

meyerweb said:
I have to agree. It's not perfect, but neither is any other phone. But for me this is the best set of compromises available today (I have the Edge, but the S7 is pretty much the same phone other than screen and battery size). No battery drain issues here on the Qualcomm version, btw. From the forums, I would say it's a small minority of users who have significant battery issues.
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It seems that battery life is settling in after a few days for those who have that issue.
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I have the SD820 variant and battery life has been a little bit disappointing (only getting around 4-5 hrs SOT), but definitely a great phone. For me the biggest downside is not having the ability to bootloader unlock and root, but hopefully an exploit can be figured out.
Honestly, if this phone had stock android, bootloader unlock/root, and boomsound speakers it would be a perfect smartphone. But as it is, its pretty damn good. The S7 and the 6P are honestly the best android phones of all time.

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I have the SD820 variant and battery life has been a little bit disappointing (only getting around 4-5 hrs SOT), but definitely a great phone. For me the biggest downside is not having the ability to bootloader unlock and root, but hopefully an exploit can be figured out.
Honestly, if this phone had stock android, bootloader unlock/root, and boomsound speakers it would be a perfect smartphone. But as it is, its pretty damn good. The S7 and the 6P are honestly the best android phones of all time.
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Have you previously had a phone that gave you more than 5 hours sot?

jarayn said:
Have you previously had a phone that gave you more than 5 hours sot?
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My 5X could hit 5 hrs SOT mostly because of the tweaks and optimizations I had with root + Xposed. Don't get me wrong, I'd say 5 hrs SOT is pretty good, (like an A- if we were giving grades), it's just that I've heard people easily getting 6+ hrs SOT, so i guess I had high expectations.
Before today, i was barely getting 4 hrs SOT, but then Verizon pushed out an OTA that fixed "connectivity issues" which seemed to improve battery life. I also uninstalled the facebook and messenger app and now use a third party app called Toffeed.

I'm all stock and this is me right now. Still got 30% left and I used it heavily since I'm off today. What a freaking beast. Samsung should have made all the S7 Exynos.
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I'm all stock and this is me right now. Still got 30% left and I used it heavily since I'm off today. What a freaking beast. Samsung should have made all the S7 Exynos.
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Agree. Don't know why they made that choice.
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gleggie said:
My 5X could hit 5 hrs SOT mostly because of the tweaks and optimizations I had with root + Xposed. Don't get me wrong, I'd say 5 hrs SOT is pretty good, (like an A- if we were giving grades), it's just that I've heard people easily getting 6+ hrs SOT, so i guess I had high expectations.
Before today, i was barely getting 4 hrs SOT, but then Verizon pushed out an OTA that fixed "connectivity issues" which seemed to improve battery life. I also uninstalled the facebook and messenger app and now use a third party app called Toffeed.
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What's that application? Can't find it in Play Store

barondebxl said:
I'm all stock and this is me right now. Still got 30% left and I used it heavily since I'm off today. What a freaking beast. Samsung should have made all the S7 Exynos.
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That's insane, I wish all variants had the Exynos. I'm pretty sure the Exynos is Samsung's own SOC, I'm pretty sure it's better optimized for the device. Overall the Exynos has better battery life and performance than the SD820

KoRoZIV said:
Best display if your lucky
Otherwise the phone is great. Hoping for a better replacement.
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Which version of S7? Some Vietnam mades are having touch sensitivity issues.

gleggie said:
That's insane, I wish all variants had the Exynos. I'm pretty sure the Exynos is Samsung's own SOC, I'm pretty sure it's better optimized for the device. Overall the Exynos has better battery life and performance than the SD820
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Yeah. And it has the unlocked bootloader. That's why I'm so happy with this S7, it just has zero compromises for me. Even the speaker being bad is blown out of proportion to me. It's definitely not the best but it surely suits my needs.
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Which version of S7? Some Vietnam mades are having touch sensitivity issues.
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Exynos S7 Made in Vietnam
Touch is very sensitive but no issues whit it.
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I must admit. Having been a htc fan for the last 5 flagships at least the s7 is a refreshing change. However there's one thing and for me it's a very big thing.
Thanks to Samsung going against the openness of android etc and making some s7's completely unroot able. And there being no custom Roms out to try despite the phone being out for a couple of weeks. Development is nil.
I'm on xda for a reason and that's to mod my device and improve it by flashing the work of some of the great devs here. Yes my variant has root now but if I wanted this amount of anti modding security etc I would have bought an iPhone.
Now I know I'm new to Samsung but I have been told the s6 development was quiet. I in all honesty can see me selling up for the htc ten or another device made by a oem who at least allows developm3nt. So on one hand I have a stunning device. On the other it's not worth me keeping as I cant do anything near I used to on my m9. I shall keep my eye on the s7 forums over the next two weeks

Have just about every new phone to date including the iPhone 6S. The S7 IMO is the very best. I put the IQ Shield, I think that is what it's called, goes on wet and when dries it is invisible. Have it on front and back. Eliminates fingerprints, when I go out I put it in a case. The S7 is the perfect size, lightning fast and beautiful design. One thing I find is the LTE radio is very strong, great reception, GPS is very fast, couldn't be happier.
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Is it even worth getting a note now with the s9+

Originally, the note was the ultimate 'phablet' because phones were smaller, but now every phone is a phablet, especially the s9+, is there even a point to getting a Note now?
Apart from the pen

For the retail price nope. But if i had the money to spend i would get a note for around $550 which i see new on ebay. Instead of the $850 for the plus.

I have both, for now. While I do miss the S Pen from time to time, the 9+ is definitely the better device.

I'm a long time Note user and went S8+>Note8>S9+. The Note8 isn't much bigger than the S9+ statistically but it's bulkier in every day use and viewable screen area isn't that much bigger on the Note. My biggest beef with the Note8 vs. earlier Notes is 18:9 isn't a great format for note taking. It felt awkward trying to write on that narrow a display which was compounded by the curved edges. I have a Tab S3 and its my lone S Pen device for now. The Note-series used to leap frog the specs of the S-series but outside the dual lens camera and more RAM that didn't happen this round. I'd still be interested in the Note9 if it isn't a bigger-for-no-reason rehashed S9+ with a pen.

pieces of cake said:
I have both, for now. While I do miss the S Pen from time to time, the 9+ is definitely the better device.
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Yeah me too. I miss the S-pen from time to time but when u was using the Note 8, I didn't use thes-pen, even from time to time.
I'm keeping both for a little while longer. S9+ better phone in every way for me, for my use.

pieces of cake said:
I have both, for now. While I do miss the S Pen from time to time, the 9+ is definitely the better device.
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agree, would only go back to the note if I needed the pen on a daily basis, the pen is nice but I would rather they use that space for battery lol

Just came from a note 8 to the s9+. S9 is better in all ways and don't miss the spen at all. Plus this is just a better looking device and feels better to use
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Pure+ said:
Just came from a note 8 to the s9+. S9 is better in all ways and don't miss the spen at all. Plus this is just a better looking device and feels better to use
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The bulkiness of the Note 8 was what made me upgrade.

DLD23 said:
The bulkiness of the Note 8 was what made me upgrade.
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For me it was battery, and camwra. Though the size is so much nicer now that I have the s9+
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vwite said:
agree, would only go back to the note if I needed the pen on a daily basis, the pen is nice but I would rather they use that space for battery lol
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Yeah. I used the S Pen heavily when I had the Note4, Note Edge, Note5 and Note7, but found myself using it significantly less with my Note8 for whatever reason. I would almost forget about it until I had to select some small text, edit an image with instructions and notes for a client, or create/accept electronic signatures.

I have never used my S-Pen, not even on my 12.2 Pro. I am considering making the switch. I can get one for $650 out the door and I just sold my other Note 8 for $550, so not much out of pocket.

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For me it was battery, and camwra. Though the size is so much nicer now that I have the s9+
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The battery on s9+ is a godsend. I took off charge at 3am, read news for half hour, listened to spotify on way to work(40mins), worked a 12 hour shift, spotofy on way home and alot of texting on breaks at work and 62% at bedtime at 930pm. Work has alot of areas with no reception so standby usage was 1.8% per hour instead of the usual 0.5% when there is a strong signal.

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The battery on s9+ is a godsend. I took off charge at 3am, read news for half hour, listened to spotify on way to work(40mins), worked a 12 hour shift, spotofy on way home and alot of texting on breaks at work and 62% at bedtime at 930pm. Work has alot of areas with no reception so standby usage was 1.8% per hour instead of the usual 0.5% when there is a strong signal.
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Yeah I was just testing the stand by on mine today. I unplugged a little over 17 hours ago and didn't turn on any sort of power saving features. Just let the phone sit and do it's thing. Over the course of that time it only dropped from 100% charge down to 96% charge and then when I picked it up to use it I updated a bunch of apps which dropped it down another 4%. But 4% discharge over 17 hours is pretty remarkable in my opinion.
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BarryH_GEG said:
I'm a long time Note user and went S8+>Note8>S9+. The Note8 isn't much bigger than the S9+ statistically but it's bulkier in every day use and viewable screen area isn't that much bigger on the Note. My biggest beef with the Note8 vs. earlier Notes is 18:9 isn't a great format for note taking. It felt awkward trying to write on that narrow a display which was compounded by the curved edges. I have a Tab S3 and its my lone S Pen device for now. The Note-series used to leap frog the specs of the S-series but outside the dual lens camera and more RAM that didn't happen this round. I'd still be interested in the Note9 if it isn't a bigger-for-no-reason rehashed S9+ with a pen.
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BarryH, I agree 100% with your statement. My biggest gripe with the note series is the curved edges. It's almost impossible to write as you get to the curve edges, which lite you stated the screen is narrower. Note series needs to have a flat screen for better Spen functions.