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Greetings.
After going crazy looking for a phone to replace my Nexus 5 and not finding one that ticks all the boxes, I'm planning on getting a Galaxy S6. I'm not a fan of Touchwiz, but overall it seems to be the phone that best suits me. (Size, great camera, fast performance)
However today I was trying out a couple Samsung phones at a Sammie counter and I noticed the Galaxy S6 edge+ has shutter speed control on Pro mode. While the regular S6 (the one I'm interested in) doesn't.
Aren't the cameras the same on both models?
A friend who works at Samsung (marketing department) said he's pretty sure the regular S6 has shutter speed control on Pro mode.
I can't seem to find information on it o.o
So how is it? Does it have it now because of some software update? If not, is it in Samsung plans to bring it soon?
On a different note, is there anything terrible bad about the S6 I should be aware of before buying it? Random and formed opinions on the phone seem to be pretty good, but I wonder...
Thanks in advance
Your friend works at samsung and he gave you false info... no the Galaxy S6 has a max of 0.5 sec shutter speed and is only accessible with 3rd party camera apps and that really sucks
What?! even with third party software it's limited to 0.5 secs?
That sucks.
Well, I've also been looking at the LG g4. Does anyone have any experience with both phones?
The camera has more options however LG's software experience is even worse than Samsung I think. Plus the camera ain't always better
However, longer shutter is coming, as it is already included in the S6E+. Probably with the next update or Android 6
Hopefully!
Is there anything I should be aware about the S6?
One of the things I like the least on it is the notification menu full of buttons... I much rather have the Google's approach with a second page for the settings. Is it something you can change with root?
crzykiller said:
Your friend works at samsung and he gave you false info... no the Galaxy S6 has a max of 0.5 sec shutter speed and is only accessible with 3rd party camera apps and that really sucks
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Hi I was just wondering where did you find that shutter speed for the samsung s6 and do you know what the default is I need to find this information for the s6 and iphone 6 but shutter speed along with information on the lens manufacture seems to be extremely difficult to find for some reason.
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Hi I was just wondering where did you find that shutter speed for the samsung s6 and do you know what the default is I need to find this information for the s6 and iphone 6 but shutter speed along with information on the lens manufacture seems to be extremely difficult to find for some reason.
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Default shutter speeds for the S6 range from 1/2 to 1/16000
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Default shutter speeds for the S6 range from 1/2 to 1/16000
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hi sorry to bother you again I need to be able to reference this information to a website and I have been checking places like phone arena and gsm arena but they dont seem to have it there ,just wondering where did you find this information
JohnDw19 said:
hi sorry to bother you again I need to be able to reference this information to a website and I have been checking places like phone arena and gsm arena but they dont seem to have it there ,just wondering where did you find this information
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By checking the values in ProShot.
Sup y'all, there's no doubt that the S7 is superior to the S6 in every way. But is it that much superior? The S6 is still one of the best phones available in my opinion. So, previous S6 owners, how do you feel about it? Is it worth spending $700 on the S7 coming from an S6? Cheers!
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If you want a very good low light camera, or want to capture images underwater, then go for it, otherwise NO
I dunno, I'm not super happy with my S6. It's pretty laggy and slow and not that fluid. For example, I have a full page Chrome boomark widget. When I scroll through that widget, it's very jittery. My S5 was smooth and the S6 isn't. Hopefully the S7 will be better in all aspects. We'll see.
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I dunno, I'm not super happy with my S6. It's pretty laggy and slow and not that fluid. For example, I have a full page Chrome boomark widget. When I scroll through that widget, it's very jittery. My S5 was smooth and the S6 isn't. Hopefully the S7 will be better in all aspects. We'll see.
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Is your S6 on Marshmallow?
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Definitely yes
I'm in the same boat and the greatest swing factor for me is battery life at this point. The S6 battery life is mediocre at best and from early impressions, the S7 and S7 edge are doing a lot better.
Beyond that, the rest is really just gravy on top, I'm satisfied with the S6 in all ways except battery life and lowlight performance at times.
In theory the S7 fixes all these issues and further polishes the device as a whole. The only issue is justifying the money to buy it which is all dependent upon if I can sell off my S6.
Regardless, I'm still holding off for official reviews to release before I fully make up my mind and weigh the pros and cons.
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I'm leaning towards yeah...
For me the sd-card, water-resistance, improved battery life and improved (low-light) camera performance give it a major plus. I actually have the S6 now and really like it, but think I'll upgrade to the S7 afterall. Of course that is all given the money is not a real issue... If you're on a tight budget I'd have to think twice.
It's worth it if you want a decent battery life, the Galaxy S6 is pretty inefficient in that regard
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It's worth it if you want a decent battery life, the Galaxy S6 is pretty inefficient in that regard
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not sure if battery life is really that good on the s7...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/battery-life-issues-t3326793
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/android-android-os-using-50-battery-life-t3327104
I cannot complain that battery life is bad on s6. Don't know why there should be such a big difference. battery is just a little bigger on s7
The battery still lasts a hell of a lot longer than the S6 even with the drain that users are reporting.
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Is your S6 on Marshmallow?
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No, it's not. Verizon is slow to upgrade!
Is Marshmallow that much better for the S6?
gbruyn said:
No, it's not. Verizon is slow to upgrade!
Is Marshmallow that much better for the S6?
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BIG TIME
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I wonder which of the two smartphone should I buy , s7 or nexus 6p . Or should I wait for other releases as OnePlus 3 ?
angelobr said:
I wonder which of the two smartphone should I buy , s7 or nexus 6p . Or should I wait for other releases as OnePlus 3 ?
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I would definitely recommend the s7. It is fast, has lots of ram, has an excellent camera, has an heart rate montor, alot of software features and has wireless charging. But the nexus 6p is more budget friendly and recives the android updates first. So if you are low on budget then choose the 6p, but if you can afford the s7 then buy that.
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I would definitely recommend the s7. It is fast, has lots of ram, has an excellent camera, has an heart rate montor, alot of software features and has wireless charging. But the nexus 6p is more budget friendly and recives the android updates first. So if you are low on budget then choose the 6p, but if you can afford the s7 then buy that.
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in relation to the software , you believe that the nexus 6p will receive more updates that s7 ? I do not know very well the TouchWiz and I wonder if she would have a good life for the next updates .
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in relation to the software , you believe that the nexus 6p will receive more updates that s7 ? I do not know very well the TouchWiz and I wonder if she would have a good life for the next updates .
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The nexus recives the updates first because it runs vanilla android. Samsung s7 will also receive those updates, but a little bit later and since it is a flagship it will recive the updates first, compared to other Galaxy models.
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I wonder which of the two smartphone should I buy , s7 or nexus 6p . Or should I wait for other releases as OnePlus 3 ?
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I would spend some time with both platforms (Vanilla Android, and Touchwiz) for a week then decide. Personally, I don't use all the Samsung "value added" junk so I would always go with the Vanilla option. My Nexus 5 still works just fine (even after 3 years). I might upgrade, but I don't feel as though I "need" to. I personally believe their hardware is second to none, but the software interface is a very polarizing factor. Also, the S7 is probably a lot smaller than a Nexus 6p, and I'm not a fan of phablet sized phones.
I have used Samsung phones in the past and the lagginess just kills it. I'd rather stick with the Nexus 6P. It's like having an iPhone experience for Android. Very smooth running software with lots of updates. Plus love having a phone that everything works on with no issues.
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The S7 is the superior phone in every possible way except for the speakers, price and fast updates. If you're patient and don't need to have the latest android version on day one, definitely go for the S7.
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I have used Samsung phones in the past and the lagginess just kills it.
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This is not the "past". We're in 2016 and Touchwiz is pretty smooth and fast, with the advantage of having alot of features that you won't get for months/years on a Nexus.
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Plus love having a phone that everything works on with no issues.
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What issues do the S7/S7 edge have?
I have both and they each have their advantages.
Nexus 6p
Much better speakers
Better software (my opinion, both 6.0 and now running Android N beta)
Better reception on T-Mobile and their roaming partners
Less noisy camera in low light
S7
Much handier size and lighter weight
Brighter screen is easier to read in sun
Wireless charging
Micro USB port to use common cables
Camera focuses faster
I get similar battery life and find the cameras pretty similar in good lighting. If you don't mind the larger size, I'd recommend the Nexus 6p. I prefer a smaller size for outdoor activities, so I'll probably sell my Nexus 6p and keep the s7.
S7 is better, but more expensive. If money isnt an issue, then get the S7
If you want the best screen, best camera, best design, great battery life, water resistance and SD Slot buy the S7. If you want a good Allround phone with pure Android buy the 6P.
I have a S7 and it's awesome.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge doesn't have a true 5.5 screen because of the curved edges. People have reported problems with the edge portion of the screen, saying they accidentally and inadvertently click apps while holding the phone. Also the Galaxy S7 Edge only has 32 GB of built in memory as opposed to the possibility of getting 128 GB built in. I know with the Galaxy S7 Edge you can use expandable memory but expandable memory is not as good, reliable and fast as built in memory.
To be fair to Samsung, the Galaxy S7 Edge screen is nicer then the Nexus 6P screen. Cameras looked the same to me. I didn't test the Galaxy S7 Edge in low light so I don't know how it compares to the Nexus 6P awesome performance in low light.
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Hey guys so im buing a new phone and i've stopped on these two the Xperia x performance because of the Snapdragon 820 and the Galaxy S6 because i like samsung phones and touchwiz in general . I can get the GS6 for 380 dollars and the Xperia for 420 dollars both are new not used i don't buy used products .
Go for Galaxy S6 of course! I had Galaxy S6 Edge+ for few months then I switched to Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and it was like hell! Now I'm using Galaxy S6 and it's was better than the Z5P!
Better screen quality (SuperAMOLED QuadHD), better software experience, better camera, better loudspeakers!
If you can get S6 Edge it will be even better experience.
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Go for Galaxy S6 of course! I had Galaxy S6 Edge+ for few months then I switched to Sony Xperia Z5 Premium and it was like hell! Now I'm using Galaxy S6 and it's was better than the Z5P!
Better screen quality (SuperAMOLED QuadHD), better software experience, better camera, better loudspeakers!
If you can get S6 Edge it will be even better experience.
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I can get the S6 Edge for 30 more dollars. The S6 has the Samsung Game Tuner right ? And can the resolution be dropped to 1080 if needed for a game in the future ?
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I can get the S6 Edge for 30 more dollars. The S6 has the Samsung Game Tuner right ? And can the resolution be dropped to 1080 if needed for a game in the future ?
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In fact dropping resolution to 720p for games with Game Tuner app and browser to 1080p with it is optimum and reduces battery usage. But,
X Performance has sd820 and good battery life. Go for it without hesitation as with sd820, you're sure you'll be able to flash newer Android versions when official support is over unlike s6 which has only touchwiz derived roms. S6 never lags and so on, but so is the X Performance with newer cpu. And S6 battery is not enough if you want to game. It's mediocre
I like my s6, but c'mon for $40 more, you get sd820 and the beast Adreno 530!
And the S6 Edge is a scam as the edge is useless and expensive to repair. Should be like only $10 more. And Quad HD screen is useless. Only the camera of the S6 is a great deal!
S6 all the way
I think hardware wise the s6 edges it some aspects. The s6 has a better screen, design, speaker, camera. The sd820 cpu wise has a ln edge over the exynos 7420 but not by a big margin, the adreno gpu is very side and has an advantage over the Mali. Where the Sony probably has another advantage is probably battery life and custom rom access as sd is easier to develop for than exynos. Overall feature wise the s6 does have a few more than the Sony but if you want better battery life, the Sony is your best bet. It all depends on what your preference is and what you value in a device
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I think hardware wise the s6 edges it some aspects. The s6 has a better screen, design, speaker, camera. The sd820 cpu wise has a ln edge over the exynos 7420 but not by a big margin, the adreno gpu is very side and has an advantage over the Mali. Where the Sony probably has another advantage is probably battery life and custom rom access as sd is easier to develop for than exynos. Overall feature wise the s6 does have a few more than the Sony but if you want better battery life, the Sony is your best bet. It all depends on what your preference is and what you value in a device
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I want the phone to have a great display,speaker,headphone output,ok performance because the most demanding games i will play are Asphalt and Fifa mobile. I know that i won't use the power of the SD 820 to its max potential because as i mention i don't play the most demanding games , but a small part of me always says go for the specs even tough i like the GS6 more than the Sony.
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I want the phone to have a great display,speaker,headphone output,ok performance because the most demanding games i will play are Asphalt and Fifa mobile. I know that i won't use the power of the SD 820 to its max potential because as i mention i don't play the most demanding games , but a small part of me always says go for the specs even tough i like the GS6 more than the Sony.
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Tbf I've played some graphically intensive games on the s6 pretty well, the gpu is still a pretty good one, a lot of ports have played great. There's a munches odyssey game not a port on playstore which is very gpu intensive and I got decent framerates. I think if anything maybe battery life could be better on the s6, I mean for me I still manage to get a days use out of it depending on what I'm doing.
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Tbf I've played some graphically intensive games on the s6 pretty well, the gpu is still a pretty good one, a lot of ports have played great. There's a munches odyssey game not a port on playstore which is very gpu intensive and I got decent framerates. I think if anything maybe battery life could be better on the s6, I mean for me I still manage to get a days use out of it depending on what I'm doing.
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Nice ! Battery isn't that much of a concern because i carry a 2700 mAh portable battery with me. I know its an older device but will support continue for it to at least get 7.0 .?
Oneplus 3T
Tarbruh said:
Nice ! Battery isn't that much of a concern because i carry a 2700 mAh portable battery with me. I know its an older device but will support continue for it to at least get 7.0 .?
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The nougat update for the s6 is due in the next couple of weeks. The nougat manual for the s6 and s6 edge has been released so the actual update shouldn't be too far away
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Oneplus 3T
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The OP3T is 20 dollars away from the GS7 for me so thats a nope.
A disapointment for Me in S6 is touchscreen. Sometimes it is not working as it should (not registering touch) and using it outside in winter is useless. I don't know it is just My device or it is My cold fingers, but this issue is a big one. A lot of people on web have reported this and now I'm testing *#2663# "fix", will see how it will end for Me. If I would have know this I would bought X Compact for the same price. (There was bargain deal on My operator, S6 will cost Me 240eur, X Compact would be around 250eur if I remember correctly)
Hi guys!
I am using S 7 edge . Is there any reason for upgrading from S7 edge to S8 or S 8 + except model change?
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bixby, new CPU, infinity display, USB C, ect...
Smoother system, better fingerprint sensor, immersive display, faster processor, better feel in the hands, higher nits, more memory, better bluetooth, little better camera, curved edges, on screen buttons, bixby(maybe), taller display better for split screen, little better battery life, color of back choices, usb c, ect, ect,....... up to you. But I'd say yes imo!
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If I had an S7, I'd be waiting to see the Pixel 2. I pulled the trigger on the S8 because i was having storage related issues with the S4.
I didnt want to upgrade. But decided to try the S8 since i have 14 day to return it even if i had to pay the restocking fee. I have a gs7 edge. Im glad i did this is light year ahead of gs7 edge. In smoothness ui. The pjone does not hit up at all. Upgrade. U wont regreat it
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I am using S 7 edge . Is there any reason for upgrading from S7 edge to S8 or S 8 + except model change?
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I would say that if you are a tech junkie then the S8/S8+ is definitely a looker with quite a few things going for it. If the S7 edge has nothing wrong with it and you are just an average phone user then you could save the extra money. In the end the choice is yours.
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I had the 7 edge before s8+. Hands down worth it 1000%. Very smooth, no lag, outstanding overall
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I have the plus and I'm BEYOND happy. The software is lag free to the point of stock Android. Hardware is gorgeous. It's fast, fluid, good looking, eye catching, a conversation starter, and has a lot of improvements. First 2 days, battery life is stellar. 5 hours + screen on time with heavy use, high brightness, full resolution, and all my apps and services installed. Even the finger print scanner isn't in a bad place, at least for me. Plus, no doubt your current phone is lagging. So I would say yes, upgrade.
Thanks Guys. Really helped in decision making. I will upgrade to S8
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I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???
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I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???
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I was on the fence of upgrading my S7e to s8. My mind changed after i held the s8 because it actually has smaller screen instead of being advertised as bigger. The ram is still 4gb and processor upgrade from 8890 to 8895 is hairline difference at best. I will pass s8 and wait for Note 8 or s8 plus with 128gb / 6ram combination if they ever release it for europe. I liked the smaller footprint of the device but it is no brainer you're getting a smaller but taller screen.
Yes double click for camera is big facility.
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They didn't remove the feature they just switched it to the power key.
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Thanks Guys. Really helped in decision making. I will upgrade to S8
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Make sure you really take the time with both sizes and compare to your current phone. Some prefer the smaller and some prefer the larger. Myself I love the s8Plus. I came from the 7Edge and was one of the Note 7 double recalls.
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pesho00 said:
I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???
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Double click power button on the right brings the camera up on the s8/+
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I used a S7 Edge for over a year which is a long time with me. I was going to Jump to the Note 7 but well we know about that fiasco. I was wanting to cancel Jump and just wait a year to buy phones to save cash but well once again I caved in and got a S8. I always justified buying expensive phones and taking advantage of the promo's. I haven't paid for Netflix in a few years. This time I messed up and didn't buy during the promo. sigh Hopefully Samsung will give us some cash with Samsung pay or something. As far as the S8 compared to the S7. S8 is faster and more smooth. I'm not sure if I like the narrow design just yet. When it's in my shorts it lays slanted not straight as the S7. I know it's a minor thing but just a little annoying for me. As far as worth upgrading to the S8 I think if you order the phone you might not get a restocking fee but check on that plus I'm pretty sure you get 30 days. One of the reasons I was hesitant getting the S8 is because I don't think the camera is that much better then the S7 if at all. Also the Note 8 will probably be really nice and not as narrow. Not sure when that is projected to come out. Also I'm interested in the iPhone 8 the 10 anniversary design change. I never had a iPhone.
Narrow design, small battery, barely improved camera, higher price, bixby, idiotic fingerprint positioning.
Thats the reasons i wont buy the S8...the competition can do way better this year...
Samsung went extremely conservative this year and the fact that they only advertise it because of the S8 look tells a lot about it...
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I used a S7 Edge for over a year which is a long time with me. I was going to Jump to the Note 7 but well we know about that fiasco. I was wanting to cancel Jump and just wait a year to buy phones to save cash but well once again I caved in and got a S8. I always justified buying expensive phones and taking advantage of the promo's. I haven't paid for Netflix in a few years. This time I messed up and didn't buy during the promo. sigh Hopefully Samsung will give us some cash with Samsung pay or something. As far as the S8 compared to the S7. S8 is faster and more smooth. I'm not sure if I like the narrow design just yet. When it's in my shorts it lays slanted not straight as the S7. I know it's a minor thing but just a little annoying for me. As far as worth upgrading to the S8 I think if you order the phone you might not get a restocking fee but check on that plus I'm pretty sure you get 30 days. One of the reasons I was hesitant getting the S8 is because I don't think the camera is that much better then the S7 if at all. Also the Note 8 will probably be really nice and not as narrow. Not sure when that is projected to come out. Also I'm interested in the iPhone 8 the 10 anniversary design change. I never had a iPhone.
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That's my only gripe. The Note 8 will most likely have a dual camera system.
Thanks guys. Back in xda forum after a long time. I upgraded from S7edge to S8+. I am very happy with change. Thanks all
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Congratz! And enjoy this badboy.
If i had S7 edge, i wouldn't switch because you already got the edge design.
I had a S7 and when S8 came out i was like ... WTF !! I wanted that sexy infinity display.
But to me, this is the only reason to buy this beast. The s7 work well, same camera (Only software change), no bixby button ****.
If your S7 edge is not looking new (i mean you scratch it, ...) , close your eyes and buy one. If your s7 edge is very well looking, just keep it and wait for the s9