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So who will be jumping ship

Been comparing the s5 to the note 3 I'm still on the fence.
Will anyone be changing to the s5 or would Change of they could?
Also other then size what would be your reasons
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i change my note 3 to the m8 soon.
but the note 3 is much better than the s5 imo. bigger screen (no problem, i have big hands), 1 gb more ram (m8 have 2gb to, but there are more pro's for the m8 though), better design. and much cheaper atm

Don't feel the need to upgrade, I love my 3gb of ram, bigger screen and the stylus.
I would however consider upgrading to the note 4 when it will come out... can't go to a smaller screen, note 4 should be a beast by the rumors.
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I got the S5 as a secondary phone as the note 3 is just a touch big for some of my shorts pockets.
Both have their pros and cons but if I were to stick with only one, I'd stick with the note 3
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ReNeH99 said:
i change my note 3 to the m8 soon.
but the note 3 is much better than the s5 imo. bigger screen (no problem, i have big hands), 1 gb more ram (m8 have 2gb to, but there are more pro's for the m8 though), better design. and much cheaper atm
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Don't mind the looks, build quality and general experience of the M8 but the low res camera is a joke for 2014 and 16GB is not enough with the new Kitkat restrictions on external SD cards! Why are ALL these clowns making 16GB flagships when the external SD card has just been severely limited in use???

I made the same question when I had the Note 2 amd the S4 came.... I downgraded to S4 because the Note2 was big for my jeans pocket but the Note 2 is better than the S4. Now I ordered the Note 3 for the bigger screen and 3gb ram.

I'll jump ship to the Note 4 LOL
going to S5 would be retrocess..

Vidati said:
Don't feel the need to upgrade, I love my 3gb of ram, bigger screen and the stylus.
I would however consider upgrading to the note 4 when it will come out... can't go to a smaller screen, note 4 should be a beast by the rumors.
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I feel that its just the camera that's one up so no. Even if the note 4 comes out, unless its also water resistant, I don't think I'd trade my note 3 in.

I wouldn't go to the S5.. That would be a downgrade in my eyes.

The Note 3 still has a few advantages over the current crop 2014 smartphones, buying a S5,M8,Z2 is just wasting money I think.
Plus come end of the year, those that sold their Note 3 for a S5,M8,Z2 ect will only be selling it again "at a big loss" when the Note 4 arrives.
So no i won't be buying anything until the Note 4 arrives later on in the year, even then i'll wait until around Christmas time when the price will have dropped, as it did with the Note 3 when i bought it.
Until then I just hope Samsung doesn't now neglect the Note 3, with the lack of updates & fixes like they did with the Note 2.

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I wouldn't go to the S5.. That would be a downgrade in my eyes.
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I hesitated a long time as I wanted to see what competition came up with.
Both X2 and M8 looked nice but the reviews I read didn't convince me.
Last Saturday I couldn't resist and bought my Note 3.
OK the difference isn't that wild with the N2 but I don't regret it; it's like the 2 but far smoother and faster. Also the screen is way nicer.
I'm particularly amazed by the battery. With my 2 I'd be very close to 80% or even lower while my N3 is at 91%
I fear like you that updating will be a mess once Samsung launches the next generation but we'll have to live with that I guess.
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I felt confident I wouldn't feel let down by getting the Note 3, and I don't. Even today I'd plump for the Note 3 over the S5, all being equal. The Note 4 will tempt me but I seriously think this is the first phone I will keep for two years. I just don't see any gamechangers or ways to improve on this form factor and hardware anytime soon. Only bigger/better battery upgrades or a jump up in camera would make a big difference.
Short version: hardware is fantastic and so is the software
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No other handset comes close to this beast luv the note 3 more each day and i simply cant ignore the stylus its a great help at work
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I held S5 in my hands last weekend. There is no comparison. It looks and feels cheap and small. I'll be keeping my Note 3.

I've got both. I prefer my Note 3.
The S5 is convenient when you need something dust/waterproof. (my N3 could not have survived yesterday's close encounter with a pool. (I hate the smell of chlorine!))
My hands are quite small (glove size 6, female), but I have no issues with the size of the note 3.
Also, as an Intuos user, I very much love the Spen.
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If you have a Note 3 then you already have the better phone.

surely , note 3 is still #1
M8 , G2 pro , S5 ... doesn't have the s-pen .
S-pen is the reason then i'm in love with note 3 .
just note 4 can come on top of note 3 .

I have not used the Spen much. It doesn't help much with my use. Maybe someone can post a few tips using the Spen ??
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This phone will be replaced by the Note 5 or 6
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Unless you like to spill money, you won't be going for s5 or even m8. They may be great phones but note 3 is a beast, a pure complete phone for multitasking.
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[Q] Get the Note 4 or wait for S6?

I am lucky enough to be able to get an upgrade this week and was planning on doing it Feb 27th. I have plans on getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 because I have been told its the best phablet/Android large device etc.
HOWEVER, with the announcement of the S6 on March 1st...opinions on if I should wait and get the S6 or will the Note 4 still be larger and superior?

I prefer the series over the note series. So I suggest wait. But of you are eligible for an upgrade on the 27th why not wait until the note 5 is released? What are you working with right now?
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MacTheRipperr said:
I prefer the series over the note series. So I suggest wait. But of you are eligible for an upgrade on the 27th why not wait until the note 5 is released? What are you working with right now?
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LG G2 Almost 2 years old.

Well, I personally would wait. Eligible for an upgrade from my s5 and I'm just waiting for the s6. It's really your choice.
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i would at least wait until the announcement on march 1st before making a decision...

Well, they are in two different market segment. Note 4 got 5.7" screen and S6 got 5.1"(may even down to 5" this time). If you real need a large screen, you have no choice but only Note4.
Personally, I will pick S6 because the camera will be improved and got RAW and manual shutter speed mode. Though the Note4 camera is already superb and very very enough for daily use. If you don't need that "Pro" mode in s6, then the camera in both phones are almost same to you.
I will suggest to wait 1st March and see what will happen but don't expect it on sales earlier than 22th March according from leaked information.

wait for note 5

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wait for note 5
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no wait for Note 6 :laugh:

If you can wait then wait. For now I am using a Note 4, just upgraded from S3. It's a great device. It's still worth buying a note 4, but waiting and getting to know what does S6 or S6 Edge (if available) has to offer will be a better idea.
I didn't know S6 will be coming this soon, or else I would have waited, but since I got the note 4 I am still happy because it is better than all the other samsung devices for now.
Every new flagship device is great until the next flagship device releases with better specs than our device.

Just sold my Note 4

Wait for S6. So you can test all you want and compare side by side with Note 4.

yess better wait
however S series are so much more focused on

If you want a big screen note 4 if you want a small screen perhaps S6.
That said if sammy really did away with ext sd card support thats going to be a sore spot with many i would think...something to consider.
Id wait and see what happens...unless of course u want the bigger screen.
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ReallyRick said:
I am lucky enough to be able to get an upgrade this week and was planning on doing it Feb 27th. I have plans on getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 because I have been told its the best phablet/Android large device etc.
HOWEVER, with the announcement of the S6 on March 1st...opinions on if I should wait and get the S6 or will the Note 4 still be larger and superior?
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Well, 2 completely different animals. Just watched the MWC samsung show... They are both awsome devices (the six's) but I prefer my GN4 beast.
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Doubt it...
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Just sold my Note 4
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[/COLOR]Doubt it...
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LOL just did it this friday my friend

Personally I'll be waiting for the Note 5. Lack of SD Card is a dealbreaker for me.

Yeah now that we know the S6 is an iPhone twin..no sd card and non removable battery going to be alot of people who pass on it i would think.
Sammy is going backwards it seems.
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How much internal space will the Gs6 have?and its being released in march sometimes.this really sucks I hope the note 5 don't go that way.
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get the 901F

xda23 said:
How much internal space will the Gs6 have?and its being released in march sometimes.this really sucks I hope the note 5 don't go that way.
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Ive read up to 128gb. But imagine what they will charge for that lol?
Im with you man...hope they dont ruin the note 5 like this
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Note 7

I must say, I am quite surprise that the note 7 is not trending in the t-mobile note 5 forum, as every new note series usually are before and after the announcement.
Safe to assume no one here is interested? Cannot justify upgrading? Or you simply moving to the s7 edge?

I've already pre-ordered my upgrade.

I'm holding out until we find out if the bootloader will be unlock able or not.
I'm on AT&T and I'm positive it won't be unlocked ever. This is why I'm using the T-mobile Note 5.
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Pre-ordered mine!
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Already pre-ordered mine too. I think most us are preoccupied with checking our tmo account, email, and bank account for some sort of notification of shipment...at least I am lol I've already been to best buy twice to play with them. I thought the Note 5 was a beautiful device until I actually held the Note 7 in my hand. Hands down the most spectacular phone I've ever seen. None of the other manufacturers are even close to putting something together that could be compared to the Note 7. I can't wait to see the iPhone 7 so that I can point and laugh! But hey I'm very biased. I've owned Note 3, Note 4, Note Edge, Note 5 (S6 Edge + which is a N5 w/ no spen) and soon the Note 7
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I too ordered mine. Black T-mo unit.
I have not thought about going to BB...going to now tomorrow!

Hahah nice!
I played with it at the store, but I still do not know...get the s7 edge...the note 7...or keep my note 5...hard decision!
@clsA I doubt the bootloader will be unlock, and if we achieve root it may just be as buggy as the one the s7 edge received....seems the rooting method causes more problems than fixes.

mgbotoe said:
Hahah nice!
I played with it at the store, but I still do not know...get the s7 edge...the note 7...or keep my note 5...hard decision!
@clsA I doubt the bootloader will be unlock, and if we achieve root it may just be as buggy as the one the s7 edge received....seems the rooting method causes more problems than fixes.
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It's an engboot/kernel that was never designed for nor intended for prime time...the only REAL root that will come for bootloader locked devices would be someone getting hands on samsung's sha256 signature....imho....
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I played with one at Best Buy yesterday an it's very nice, I'm just forcing myself to wait till we know whether there will be a bootloader unlock or not. I dunno though. The main reason I want it is for the SD slot, I honestly wasn't crazy about the edges and the fact that they made it even skinnier than the Note 5 since I like a wider phone. I'm seriously considering just getting another Note 4 at this point.

Preordered already
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I am seriously considering a w8 variant and run on tmo...unlocked exynos 8, **** locked snapdragon smh...
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Played with one in Tmobile wasnt really excited i will probably stick with Note 5 and wait until the Note 7 ported roms start rolling in...also the possibilty of a locked bootloader is a turn off so if i did i would get a unlocked international variant. Looking at other forums and seeing China getting the 6GB of rams 128 GB of storage versions is a slap in the face as well. Who knows if samsung will release another version in the US later down the line.

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Played with one in Tmobile wasnt really excited i will probably stick with Note 5 and wait until the Note 7 ported roms start rolling in...also the possibilty of a locked bootloader is a turn off so if i did i would get a unlocked international variant. Looking at other forums and seeing China getting the 6GB of rams 128 GB of storage versions is a slap in the face as well. Who knows if samsung will release another version in the US later down the line.
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They wont, wont be the first time they released a better version in china

Looks like the w8 variant will likely be bootloader locked just like the US carrier models, since it'll share the sd820 chipset....a sad day for Canadians
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Oh man, I guess we are screwed on this end

CALL AUDIO WORKING ON T-MOBILE UX NOTE7 PORT! https://samsungvn.com/threads/note-7-port-t-mobile.20706/
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They wont, wont be the first time they released a better version in china
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Well according to CEO they're going to "measure demand in other regions" for the 6gb/128gb version... but i think it's unlikely to cone stateside... probably have to order a Chinese variant of you want it and pay thru the nose...
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I preordered even though I wont see the phone until well after I come back from a trip out of the country.
I was surfing the Note 7 Shipping Waiting Whatever thread. I cant stand the right now mentality, all the people crying about pre order times. Then they are like why did I even bother and throw a fit when they dont get shipping information soon enough.
Well I'm no genius but you are paying the same price as everyone else, to possibly get it sooner and you are getting your choice of free gift.
But if you dont get it a week early the fanboy inside of you will keel over and die as the world stops turning.
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I pre-ordered mine.. and after a year of reading about the specs on this phone or supposed to be so great and it's nothing more but a note 5 with an iris scanner and a few extra features I went ahead and pre-ordered one anyways. Then 3 days after I ordered it I found out trying to get 6 gigs of ram in the 128 storage that I wanted in this supposed Beast of a phone. I'm so pissed pissed pissed off
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Mine says it will be here on the 18th...
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Just a little pisaed right now... I refuse to use a phone that I cannot read and then the fact that China got the phone that I wanted upset me pretty good. I'm sure it's a beautiful phone but without Root I do not want it
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I'm about to reserve one for my wife. Even though the free 256GB SD card looks good right now, I'm going to wait because if that bootloader is locked (like the S7 & S7 Edge) then I'm either going to wait and see what LG has to offer or get an Nexus 6P
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Rumors of a second Note 7 recall.....

Supposedly 2 possible safe note 7's have went up in smoke and flames. I have also read that the major carriers in the US will be allowing exchanges of the now safe note 7's for something else.
Well if this is the case, what other options are on par with the note 7? Im thinking S7 edge or God forbid i go to an Iphone 7 plus. What are you guys looking at just in case or will you roll the dice and take your chances?
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bignibb said:
Supposedly 2 possible safe note 7's have went up in smoke and flames. I have also read that the major carriers in the US will be allowing exchanges of the now safe note 7's for something else.
Well if this is the case, what other options are on par with the note 7? Im thinking S7 edge or God forbid i go to an Iphone 7 plus. What are you guys looking at just in case or will you roll the dice and take your chances?
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This is really a shame because I love my Note 7. If it is recalled again I'm thinking of the HTC 10, since my previous phone was the HTC M8 and I loved it. I would miss the s-pen ALOT, along with all the Note 7's other great features. For now I will take my chances on the replacement and hope all works out.

bignibb said:
Supposedly 2 possible safe note 7's have went up in smoke and flames. I have also read that the major carriers in the US will be allowing exchanges of the now safe note 7's for something else.
Well if this is the case, what other options are on par with the note 7? Im thinking S7 edge or God forbid i go to an Iphone 7 plus. What are you guys looking at just in case or will you roll the dice and take your chances?
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I just exchanged my Note 7 for the s7 edge at Sprint. I was having Bluetooth issues like others and didn't want to get stuck with the phone for another 2 years. Only crappy thing is since Best Buy wouldn't accept the phone since it's over the 14 day return policy I had to go through Sprint and they did an even swap out so technically I lost $100 since the s7 edge is less money but oh well. I'll grab another 256gb micro SD card and try to make my $100 back.
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xbmoyx said:
I just exchanged my Note 7 for the s7 edge at Sprint. I was having Bluetooth issues like others and didn't want to get stuck with the phone for another 2 years. Only crappy thing is since Best Buy wouldn't accept the phone since it's over the 14 day return policy I had to go through Sprint and they did an even swap out so technically I lost $100 since the s7 edge is less money but oh well. I'll grab another 256gb micro SD card and try to make my $100 back.
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I was thinking if i had to drop down to an S7 edge and i do concider it a drop down, i will get the VR because ive already gotten the gear fit 2, i got a 256gb memory card on the way, might as well go for the trifecta....lol
I wish i could hold out on the S8 which im sure is going to be awesome or who knows the Note 8 might be the greatest of them all.
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bignibb said:
I was thinking if i had to drop down to an S7 edge and i do concider it a drop down, i will get the VR because ive already gotten the gear fit 2, i got a 256gb memory card on the way, might as well go for the trifecta....lol
I wish i could hold out on the S8 which im sure is going to be awesome or who knows the Note 8 might be the greatest of them all.
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Yeah buddy love those promotions lol. I have the 256gb card and the VR and just submitted my new s7 edge receipt for another 256gb card. I wish they still had the gear fit option I'd rather have that then another card.
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koolcat7 said:
This is really a shame because I love my Note 7. If it is recalled again I'm thinking of the HTC 10, since my previous phone was the HTC M8 and I loved it. I would miss the s-pen ALOT, along with all the Note 7's other great features. For now I will take my chances on the replacement and hope all works out.
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I have had every note since number 2 and skipped the 5 due to no memory card or removable battery options. I thought the 7 was a fair compromise so i upgraded my note edge which i still have and have a 9000 mah battery for it thaf last for days.... lol. Im using it to stream ufc 204 to my tv now.....shh dont tell Dana White.....lol
But i dont know if i can go back to a lrss than top tier phone or one that is lacking a feature ive become so accustomed to.
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xbmoyx said:
I just exchanged my Note 7 for the s7 edge at Sprint. I was having Bluetooth issues like others and didn't want to get stuck with the phone for another 2 years. Only crappy thing is since Best Buy wouldn't accept the phone since it's over the 14 day return policy I had to go through Sprint and they did an even swap out so technically I lost $100 since the s7 edge is less money but oh well. I'll grab another 256gb micro SD card and try to make my $100 back.
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I thought sprint said they would do a full refund? Or exchange and give you the difference back?
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I thought sprint said they would do a full refund? Or exchange and give you the difference back?
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They would but only if it was purchased through Sprint. Mine was purchased through Best Buy and Best Buy wouldn't help me at all since I was outside the 14 day return window for my "safe version 2" Note 7. Really Sprint shouldn't have let me swap out the phone but I found a manager at one of my local Sprint stores who was cool and he didn't stress where I purchased it so I lucked out.
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I've got 4 days until my 14 return window with best buy is over and I'm not sure what I want to do. I love this device and downgrading to a 7 edge would be something I do not want to do, and there's really no other device that sprint has that I want right now. I guess if forced I'd go to an htc 10 simply because it's got root already and decent developer support, but I'd still be upset with having to give my note up, I love it.

The note 7 is dead. If there is a recall, I highly doubt we'll be getting another Note 7...

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I've got 4 days until my 14 return window with best buy is over and I'm not sure what I want to do. I love this device and downgrading to a 7 edge would be something I do not want to do, and there's really no other device that sprint has that I want right now. I guess if forced I'd go to an htc 10 simply because it's got root already and decent developer support, but I'd still be upset with having to give my note up, I love it.
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I'm thinking of doing the same.

The S8 will be rushed to try to put this blunder behind them and the Note 8 will probably be the greatest phone ever created in an effort to erease the past.
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I've got 4 days until my 14 return window with best buy is over and I'm not sure what I want to do. I love this device and downgrading to a 7 edge would be something I do not want to do, and there's really no other device that sprint has that I want right now. I guess if forced I'd go to an htc 10 simply because it's got root already and decent developer support, but I'd still be upset with having to give my note up, I love it.
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The s7 edge is only a "downgrade" if your set on having the S-Pen. I loved having the pen to create goofy pictures now and then but it's not a big deal. All the specs are the same with better battery life on the edge. I liked the idea of the Iris scanner but never really used it. Really the only thing I miss is the newer version of Always on display but I'm sure the edge will get it shortly.
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The s7 edge is only a "downgrade" if your set on having the S-Pen. I loved having the pen to create goofy pictures now and then but it's not a big deal. All the specs are the same with better battery life on the edge. I liked the idea of the Iris scanner but never really used it. Really the only thing I miss is the newer version of Always on display but I'm sure the edge will get it shortly.
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It's only got gorilla glass 4 and and half the storage capacity, it is a downgrade, and one I definitely don't want. If I wanted a 7 edge, I'd have had one months ago. Now I'm forced to make a choice I really don't want to make. I really hope they don't scrap the note 7 entirely

bignibb said:
Supposedly 2 possible safe note 7's have went up in smoke and flames. I have also read that the major carriers in the US will be allowing exchanges of the now safe note 7's for something else.
Well if this is the case, what other options are on par with the note 7? Im thinking S7 edge or God forbid i go to an Iphone 7 plus. What are you guys looking at just in case or will you roll the dice and take your chances?
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Is there anything at all with the mst thing like Samsung pay has?

golpeen420 said:
I've got 4 days until my 14 return window with best buy is over and I'm not sure what I want to do. I love this device and downgrading to a 7 edge would be something I do not want to do, and there's really no other device that sprint has that I want right now. I guess if forced I'd go to an htc 10 simply because it's got root already and decent developer support, but I'd still be upset with having to give my note up, I love it.
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This is my first Note, coming from the S6 and I am totally disappointed with all the negative media. I had no problems with the first and none, so far, with the replaced Note 7. There is no other phone that I want right now, so if forced, I'll get a refund and go back to my S6 and wait on the S8... I still have my Nexus 6P on Google Fi.

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Is there anything at all with the mst thing like Samsung pay has?
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The s7 edge does, I think that's it, maybe the regular s7 as well
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kbboykin said:
This is my first Note, coming from the S6 and I am totally disappointed with all the negative media. I had no problems with the first and none, so far, with the replaced Note 7. There is no other phone that I want right now, so if forced, I'll get a refund and go back to my S6 and wait on the S8... I still have my Nexus 6P on Google Fi.
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If I hadn't given my g3 to my dad when I upgraded I would do the same and wait, but I can't now, I need a phone, so I just feel like I'm going to get stuck for two years with a device I don't really want. It sucks.

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The s7 edge does, I think that's it, maybe the regular s7 as well
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If I hadn't given my g3 to my dad when I upgraded I would do the same and wait, but I can't now, I need a phone, so I just feel like I'm going to get stuck for two years with a device I don't really want. It sucks.
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It may sound crazy, but I haven't used my "upgrade" from Sprint for years. I usually by the phone outright from someone else, which was the case the with first one. That way, I'm not stuck. I usually use PayPal Credit, so no large upfront money put out.

xbmoyx said:
They would but only if it was purchased through Sprint. Mine was purchased through Best Buy and Best Buy wouldn't help me at all since I was outside the 14 day return window for my "safe version 2" Note 7. Really Sprint shouldn't have let me swap out the phone but I found a manager at one of my local Sprint stores who was cool and he didn't stress where I purchased it so I lucked out.
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Well, looks like Best Buy will have to take it back, now. I'm glad I took action when Sprint first offered exchanges for the replacement. Beat the rush.
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Is it just me?

Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland

Ryland Johnson said:
Am I the only one feeling this way?
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peachpuff said:
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lolol, good answer. :highfive:
Ryland

Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland

bonerp said:
I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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The Note 7 was a revolutionary mobile, never owned one like it and it has spoiled me for buying other mobiles. I do hope the Note 8 is as accomplished.
Ryland

Ryland Johnson said:
Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland
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If you have the means then do it.

I am personally more excited for this device than i have been for a long time. When they stole my Note 7 from me, i was angry and hurt and as a way to lash out, i went Apple! Just like so many mistakes made as a youth, it turns out i wasnt hurting anyone but myself. Sadly, there wasnt really another phone out there to go for since i had went from the s7 to the Note 7. Now, im anxious to get back.

Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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I would still have my note 4 now if it did not break and Samsung would not fix it but replaced it with a s7. The screen size it everything for me as I watch everything on it. Sold the new s7 cannot wait for my s8+ 5.1inch way to Small for a top end phone these days

This "review" put a bit of a dampener on things, but being a Note 4 user for the past few years I am probably due an upgrade. Pre-ordered S8+, probably will mean I won't be getting any Note 8 as I have always honored my 2 year contracts since my first S2 "smart phone"
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/quick-opinion-phone-t3589948#post71879931
*this review

Coming from the S6 I'm very excited about it, going to get it in a week or less The overall specs updates for me are a reason to upgrade in themselves, the display, and other features that attract S7 owners adding to it.
But honestly speaking, I do feel a bit backstabbed by Samsung. The phone here in Finland cost more here than anywhere else in the world, and I got NO bonuses of any sort with it, while people in other countries are getting free 256gb SD cards and VR headsets. The bonuses aren't anything that I would particularly use, but it feels kind of rude from Samsung that some areas are left out on bonuses completely, while having a higher price than anywhere else.
But nevertheless, I haven't lost a single bit of the hype I had at launch (and for months before it, based on leaks), and I have all reasons to believe that it's going to be an amazing phone. Going to be a long week to wait

Coming from the Nexus 6P, I'm pretty pumped. Last Samsung phone I had was the note 4, note 2 before that and s2. I think I'm more excited for not being able to root again and seeing if I could take it with the s8 plus lol. But overall I'm curious to see how Samsung has progressed over the years.
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I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.

Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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I really don't usually get hyped for a phone, but after making the huge mistake of buying a V20 i'm super excited to get a phone that works that way I like.

RandyKaoss said:
I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.
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Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…

The Phone Company said:
Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…
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Im more curious at this point than excited, curious to see if I will like the aspect ratio or not.
If I like it then I will swap for a exynos device which will hopefully be BL unlocked and have root, twrp etc.
Hard to get excited about a model (snapdragon) that will see never see any of that more than likely.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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This is why i still have my Note7 thru Sprint
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Since I have being using iPhones for 6 years, Im soooo HYPE for S8+!

My s8 plus and my wifes s8 will be here tomorrow. I have rooted since the Q... so while i have played with the s8 and think its a great phone i ha e concerns i will return it for lack of root. I have the note 5 right now because of root. I will keep my note 5 just in case i cant handle not having root. Not overly excited though because of lack of root
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