S8 and S8+ compared to Note 7 - Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion

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I really hope they are equal as far as battery life, I really don't want a phone that's taller than ip7, the regular s8 looks to be an ideal size but I love how I can use my s7e one handed

Two things really concern me about s8+
i. height vs s7e
ii. rear fingerprint reader next to cam
I could drop down to an s8 to reduce the height and the screen would still be larger than the s7e, but then the battery is quite a bit smaller (3,000mAh) and still stuck with the odd fingerprint reader placement.
I'll wait for early review but seriously thinking about G6.

These photos might help to compare :
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mickliq said:
Two things really concern me about s8+
i. height vs s7e
ii. rear fingerprint reader next to cam
I could drop down to an s8 to reduce the height and the screen would still be larger than the s7e, but then the battery is quite a bit smaller (3,000mAh) and still stuck with the odd fingerprint reader placement.
I'll wait for early review but seriously thinking about G6.
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I'm concerned about the fingerprint reader placement too... I was hoping they could add the fingerprint reader directly on the display, but I'm sure they'll keep this new feature for the Galax Note 8...
But if they have improved their iris scanner or also added 3D face recognition (rumors), the fingerprint scanner won't be necessary
I think I'll buy the S8 because I really love it's design, but I'll wait the official announce to see what's new before deciding to sell my S7e
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Btw, there is one more camera/scanner in front of the phone, it might be the new 3D face recognition

I am afraid of greedy Samsung!
after last year problems they may be become greedy to put lots of new thing to phone! and make new problem! all optimization since galaxy s6 may go away!

I think the dimensions of the S8 look ridiculous. Narrow and tall strange looking thing. My concern was battery life and size of the S8+ but after seeing what they're going to cost in the UK, Samsung can keep their S8 with pleasure. The massive price hike reeks of them trying to claw back some of the money they lost with the Note7 debacle.

An interesting comparison to show the difference in 18:9 versus 16:9
Here are photos comparing the HTC U Ultra to the LG G6, both are 5.7" phones.
LG G6: 86.5cm²
HTC U Ultra: 90.2cm² (not including the second screen)
(And for good measure let's throw in the Nexus 6P: 90.7cm²)
source:
http://m.androidcentral.com/189-world-we-need-new-way-quantify-screen-size
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cm² is the new definition instead of aspect ratio. I'll have to see it in person. Looks very odd in the renderings above.
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black would look good on it... gold look ugly in the pic

edan1979 said:
black would look good on it... gold look ugly in the pic
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Heard that it`s coming in 7 different colours

guess it will looks much better later

dallasmanic said:
guess it will looks much better later
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Now in action. Guess the photo above was real or the closest guess possible. Hardware Is REAL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Ppb7RDjL4&feature=player_embedded
Im stoked................
GSMARENA
Update: A new batch of rumored specs have surfaced over on GSM Arena, and these seem to be more in line with what we'd expect of a new Nexus. According to an anonymous Google employee, that 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display mentioned above is just about the only spec to make the final cut. The processor, however, is more likely to be a dual-core 1.5GHz Exynos (that's right) with an accompanying dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics chip. That rear facing camera? Try 8 megapixels with a newly beefed up sensor. The handset should also ship with a girthy 2,050mAh battery fully capable of juicing this apparent LTE / CDMA / GSM Android monster.
Ugh...too bad it's verizon only.
I just hope that ICS comes with Chrome as the default browser instead of the one they use now.
I'm really concerned of amoled burn out. With ICS since the buttons will be virtual on screen buttons won't the constant black bar at the bottom of the screen burn out the amoled pixels?
I have burn out on the notification bar on my galaxy s.
BS on the pic on the right
BS on the photo on the right. The pic on the right looks painted in. Also the smooth edges of the pic on the left don't match the pic on the right. I'm raising the BS flag.
J132wray said:
BS on the photo on the right. The pic on the right looks painted in. Also the smooth edges of the pic on the left don't match the pic on the right. I'm raising the BS flag.
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Nice shoop detector
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/04/purported-nexus-prime-image-revealed/
Most believe that the pic in the link here is a legit "teaser" of the real Nexus Prime. It was posted the same day as Apple's big *cough* event the other day. The pic in the link clearly shows a phone with much softer edges around the bottom corner of the device.
Nice try tho! LOL
Bring on Christmas!....I mean Oct. 11th.
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They also left a lot of exif details on the image. Great work anyways - took 7 hours of Photoshopping to get to this image.
http://regex.info/exif.cgi?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F28.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lsnx2zXUMh1r4smp9o1_r1_500.jpg
I will leave my AT&T contract early for this phone.
no need to leave...i still think this device will be on all carriers
it will launch first on verizon
with it filtering to the other carriers shortly thereafter
dan828 said:
Ugh...too bad it's verizon only.
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rage mode activated!!!!!!
bames said:
no need to leave...i still think this device will be on all carriers
it will launch first on verizon
with it filtering to the other carriers shortly thereafter
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This. 10char
I'm pretty sure that's a fake.
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Oz. said:
I'm pretty sure that's a fake.
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Cheers, fellow WPBeacher I'm downtown at City Place. Small world!
And yes, that pic on the right is fake.
I'll just leave this right here...
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I'll just leave this right here...
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nice find
its interesting there is alot of conflicting information on this device....some sources still reporting a 1.2 dual core TI cpu rather than the 1.5 exynos and some reporting that despite other recent leaked specs that it may actually come with a 8mp camera not that....that is as big a deal for most users other than perception.
All these discrepancies in specs are crazy.
Maybe the Verizon version (Droid Prime) has different specs than the phone that's hitting the other carriers (Galaxy Nexus).
Not that I'd even notice the difference, but I'm kind of hoping the AT&T variant gets the Exynos processor. I hear they scream.
And I really freaking hope this phone isn't exclusive with Verizon for a long period of time. I hate it when they do that.
If I have to wait more than a couple weeks after the Verizon launch, I'm going to call Samsung, keep asking to talk to the next manager up the chain, and when I've gotten the highest person they'll let me talk to, I'll unleash a string of expletives that would make my mom pass out followed by the plea "I'm stuck with AT&T...DON'T YOU WANT MY MONEY??????" Then I'll call Google and do the same thing.
inurb said:
I'm really concerned of amoled burn out. With ICS since the buttons will be virtual on screen buttons won't the constant black bar at the bottom of the screen burn out the amoled pixels?
I have burn out on the notification bar on my galaxy s.
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I have had my captivate for over a year and I get about 4 hours of screen on time daily and I have no burn in on the top when I flip the screen it all looks perfect maybe its inlt certain phones
Currently Pinnacle 1.2 and have never been happier
Just a matter of time and there will be a gsm version. 90 % of the world's phones are gsm, they will be wanting a piece of that pie.
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even more promising evidence of an ATT prime:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/10/08/samsung-nexus-prime-launching-soon-on-att/
Looks like I know what I'll be spending my upgrade on in May 2012

Ideas on HTC's next "phablet" and other large screen GNote competitors?

Just switched to Verizon but am still extremely interested in the Galaxy Note. I'm hesitant to switch and purchase what seems like previous gen hardware as we have the SIII and the X out or releasing soon with quad cores or the S4 processor. Definitely interested in the larger screen though after playing with a Note.
What are likely competitors in the "phablet" field I should look forward to coming this summer, and which of these are viable alternatives to the Note?
Thoughts?
Here's a link referencing the upcoming HTC device on Verizon:
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/334159/20120427/htc-phablet-samsung-galaxy-note-verzion-razr.htm
galaxy nexus has true hybrid mode, the screen does not matter at all. what you call "phablet" is a screen that is wasted, so badly wasted that you'd feel sad if you knew what could be possible. even on a small s2 hybrid mode would make more sense than what you have on your huge htc or note - because google's left a blank spot between tiny phone and huge tablet and forgot to fill it. manufacturers are blowing phones out with huge displays and aosp ics can never, ever use them. in fact you get silly one column-layouts (made for handsets like the htc wildfire or even smaller) and buttons made for bearpaws.
these are from nexus in hybrid mode. you cant use a screen better than this.
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last feature, per-app-layoutmode where you can chose on the fly if you prefer your apps to be in tablet or mobile layout
both screenshots made without reboot
phone runs in dpi 192 tablet mode
gmail left 240 tablet mode
gmail right 320 phone mode
Thanks for the info. That's awesome but I'm still interested in the larger screen, which would be even better with the software you've demonstrated.
2.5ghz quad Core Krait, 2gb ram, 5" 1080p display, big battery, 12mp camera.
Simple.
The best looking phone/tablet hybrid coming out anytime soon is the Asus Padfone.
Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBTc3gn7jBE
sreza said:
The best looking phone/tablet hybrid coming out anytime soon is the Asus Padfone.
Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBTc3gn7jBE
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The Padfone is a phone that becomes a tablet.It's not something in between.The idea is nice,but it's not what this thread is about.
That aside,I really hope that other manufacturers start making "tablet docks" or something for their devices,although it's highly unlikely,as it would render their tablets useless.
i really think the htc phablet will stand a chance next to the note2
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tolis626 said:
The Padfone is a phone that becomes a tablet.It's not something in between.The idea is nice,but it's not what this thread is about.
That aside,I really hope that other manufacturers start making "tablet docks" or something for their devices,although it's highly unlikely,as it would render their tablets useless.
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and im gonna carry around a 10 inch phone with me?
paintball23456 said:
i really think the htc phablet will stand a chance next to the note2
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and im gonna carry around a 10 inch phone with me?
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Don't tell me you didn't say that about the 5.3 inch Note at some point.
It should just serve you just as you would use a tablet,nothing more.
tolis626 said:
Don't tell me you didn't say that about the 5.3 inch Note at some point.
It should just serve you just as you would use a tablet,nothing more.
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i didn't actually i had one but i lost it fell into the pool at a party it was in my back pocket and i forgot it was there till i needed to make a call :'(
Whatever note size phone that comes to Verizon will be mine
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Extended Battery for Note 4 from MPJ

I’ve been sticking with my Note 2 for years and just waiting until the Note 4 to upgrade. I came always with mixed feelings with the Note series. Loved the great display, superior hardware in the hood and S Pen, but found it was not convenient to carry. I was successfully controlled my desire not to buy a Note 3, because the improvements are minor, but for the Note 4, just regret to read those reviews on it lol.
Already fell in love with this device! Yesterday I received an email from MPJ asking me if I am willing to enter their giveaway for Note 4 extended batteries. They had sent me a free Note 2 4500mah battery for testing before and frankly Note 4 battery life is outstanding and replacement is no need for temporarily, but it definitely can't hurt to enter, so I will post my review as long as they send me a free sample.
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UPDATE
finally... the one i got
link please?
relpin said:
link please?
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https://www.facebook.com/mpjbattery
Thank you. I like their battery for Note 3.
Whats the difference between this and a power bank? I have that power bank, and it serves the purpose of an external battery... pretty straightforward, too.
Don't have a Note 4. I hope I can request one sample for my galaxy s5
ZeroForm said:
Don't have a Note 4. I hope I can request one sample for my galaxy s5
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you might contact them to see if they can offer you
I am so sad they aren't ship to my country presently.
May I ask how much mAh is the battery?
finally...
don't we have a battery with 3220mah inside our phones original from sammy?
no review yet?
doubeye said:
no review yet?
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Mine just arrived today will update soon
Correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't it void the phone's warranty when using third-party batteries?
I have to admit I was quite skeptical about the battery and now I AM A BELIEVER!
arjun90 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't it void the phone's warranty when using third-party batteries?
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Nope
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & BAD ASS GEAR S
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Dunno about this if I gonna add the bulk I rather get 8000 man then what they offer. It the same case
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & BAD ASS GEAR S
Ehh... I want to get their extended battery but their back cover is ugly as hell with the gloss finish ... really cheapens the phone
Twmade said:
Ehh... I want to get their extended battery but their back cover is ugly as hell with the gloss finish ... really cheapens the phone
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Not only does it look ugly, you probably won't be able put on a case with bigger back cover. I would just get a 3220mAh Battery for back up.
I have the 6440mah one. The phone charges under normal use once every 3 days and the display can last over 8 hrs depending on brightness.
How are you doing this? Are you running custom rom/kernal? I have the 8k hyperion and I don't think I can get past more than 30 hours with the same amount of on screen time. I have Stock rom stock kernal rooted with amplify and greenify and almost everything turned off, and it's so frustrating hearing so many people such as yourself talk about being about to for days without charging T.T

Galaxy S7 (SM-G930FD) 64GB

My friend's mom got this phone for him supposedly but since it wasn't for Verizon carrier(and they use Verizon), they are trying to sell it.
I have been searching this thread and Google, but cannot seem to find out the retail price on this or even if this is legit.
The previous thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/galaxy-s7-sm-g930fd-64gb-model-exists-t3401143 seems to mention that they exist but are rare?
Anyways, was wondering if you guys can help confirm if this is real or not, and maybe the retail value if it is real?
Update:
Thanks!
Look at the gap between the top of the home button and the bottom of the screen on yours, vs a real one
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The size of the bottom bezel is too big on yours too, pretty sure you were already told in the thread you have linked that it's a fake
Its a real fake phone, value of maybe $100.
The thick black border around the screen is a dead giveaway, if you pull the sim card tray and its metal its also fake, the real one is plastic and has a rubber seal around it.
Okay so I told my friend it could be fake according to you guys.
We checked the Sim-card and it did not have a rubber seal around it.
So that prompted us to install CPU-Z to check the processor.
Can anyone confirm it is fake? I updated the pics on the first post.
Thanks in advance.
Its super fake, cpuz says it even has an s7 edge kernel.
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Its super fake, cpuz says it even has an s7 edge kernel.
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Thank you. I almost paid $400 for a fake phone.
I took a picture with it and it was as bad as my ZTE Maven.
Thanks man, appreciate it.
This is fake. Take note the processor its using MTK6580
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This is a Fake phone , like others have said its running a so called edge kernel and firmware lol , the black on the sides of the screen , the phone side edges are flat dead give away
you can snap the back off and see the battery under it. u can use your finger to get a part of the back and then lift up.
CPU - MT6580 = FAKE
GPU - Mali-400 MP = FAKE
This is a good video to watch, This person shows the main stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzKnmffM2K4
simple ways to find out if a SG7 is a fake.
1.) go to the system about and click the software info android version and click it a few times
you will see a lollipop
2.) download a app that will tell you the cpu of the phone
3.) also a fake the back will come off as they have a crap battery
4.) the screen will look a bit off and when u press it you will see like a old calc looking liquid under it
5.) they mostly will be the FD model will 2 sim cards
6.) the phone weight is almost the same its about 20 grams off or so
7.) everything looks pretty dam good on the clone/fake/replica
8.) most will not even have a download mode
9.) recovery mode will be old
10.) the side edges cant be faked on the clone so that's a big give away
Best way is to download a app that can show you the processor the system has
I can tell you i seen some fakes that even look better then the one in that video
'Tis definitely a fake then. Another red flag would be the camera bump protruding a bit more than the real thing, though clones with flatter camera nubs do exist.
Oh and another thing... Can you install AIDA64 and give us some screenshots from it?
Case looks like Galaxy S6.

Share your pictures taken with Pixel 3 XL

We all getting the phones soon, share ur best pics taken with this awesome cam
i will once mine gets delivered been out on truck since 8am...
First photo is P3XL and second is iPhone XS Max. Both nearly full zoom from across a pitch black room cause I'm too lazy to walk over to this thing
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Wow. Very nice!
First photo taken off my girl
Will test zoomed in photo in a bit
https://m.imgur.com/a/GxGmcEp
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First photo is P3XL and second is iPhone XS Max. Both nearly full zoom from across a pitch black room cause I'm too lazy to walk over to this thing View attachment 4621283View attachment 4621284
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Which one is it supposed to look like? I like the one on the left better, but, I obviously have no idea which color is accurate.
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Which one is it supposed to look like? I like the one on the left better, but, I obviously have no idea which color is accurate.
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They’re both pretty accurate honestly, neither captured it perfectly and it also carried slightly when I was looking at both pictures on each phone due to the screen having different characteristics. All that said, iPhone came out more accurately on this one.
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Which one is it supposed to look like? I like the one on the left better, but, I obviously have no idea which color is accurate.
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Also the pixel is a bit sharper, but for me the color accuracy is a bit more important on this particular shot
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Sadly, this is all I have right now. Wanted to test low light so just took a picture of my pixel boxes with the light off and just the computer screen glare...
Just got my new charging station setup up at work and had to snap a quick pic. Changed the aspect ration to 16x9 and threw one of the stock photo app filters to something that fits my tonal taste better but otherwise untouched. I'm really excited about my charging station though!
I love the quality but I'm disappointed they did away with numerical zoom level on the slider. I like to know how much I've zoomed (1.3, 2X etc)
Here is the first one I took out of the box
Pictures in order
1: iPhone XS Max w/ Flash
2: iPhone XS Max w/o Flash
3: Pixel 3 XL w/ Flash
4: Pixel 3 XL w/o Flash
I’ll reserve my comments for the most part though I think one is a clear winner. Disappointed with the other.
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Took this to see how well it does at a concert. This is also using the zoom
Here's a few I just took at 3:00 am while walking my dog.
All the way zoomed in.
Impressed with the low light performance so far.
Does it happen to anyone? When I tske close up pictures, it struggled to focus far more than my old pixel 2xl.
Impressed with the zoom quality too. This is zoomed in pretty far and still looks pretty crisp.
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Here is the first one I took out of the box
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That's definitely wallpaper material, very good photo
Here is a couple I took. These were edited with the photos app.

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