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Personally I would say the Note 3, I am getting mine this weekend. If you really use your phone for videos and gaming and just overall alot of screen time and like big phones/screens, then get the Note 3. If you don't use your phone for other then maybe a few games or apps here and there and don't like big phones/screens get the Nexus 5. The Nexus 5 is a good phone, but all in all it isn't really a multimedia phone in my opinion. Though so might say otherwise.
The Nexus phones are really meant for developers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Dev_Phone
it should come down to cost and potentially hand size.
The note 3 is slightly better, but significantly more expensive.
If cost is a factor or if you have girl hands, go N5. If cost isn't a factor and/or you have man hands, go note 3.
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or if you have girl hands, go N5. If cost isn't a factor and/or you have man hands, go note 3.
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As a woman, I object to that.
Anything over 4" is too big to hold as a woman, so what does it matter if it is 5 or 5.7"? (Put that thing back in your pants lads, your phallus does not have a screen, let alone the ability to multitask.)
I wouldn't go back to a smaller phone if they paid me for it. No way.
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Really now, a note 3 can be compared with a nexus 5? In which area except the fast software updates? I want to know also.
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Nexus 5 is a lot cheaper, for the price it's hard to beat. Still though the Note 3 is a much better phone overall.
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I think you probably posted in the wrong forum to get an honest opinion.
I've been contemplating this too. Price is a factor. I also like the clean look vs the mess of status bar icons. Although it looks like I can address that through themes etc. The biggest things for me is the bigger screen and battery. I may go back to a Nexus device sometime, but for now I decided on the Note 3
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Really now, a note 3 can be compared with a nexus 5? In which area except the fast software updates? I want to know also.
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They do have the same processor.
No comparison, the Note has sd card and changeable battery. Those are absolutely essential for me so the nexus doesn't even bear consideration.
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No comparison, the Note has sd card and changeable battery. Those are absolutely essential for me so the nexus doesn't even bear consideration.
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Agreed. Those were my factors plus the multi window capability.
I have a Note 3 even though I was going to get a Nexus to receive the updates sooner. When they released the Nexus 5 I feared I would regret buying the Note, but no. I love this device and I don't think Nexus 5 offers a lot more compared to this, and it doesn't have spen. But keep in mind I wanted a big phone to replace a tablet too, so if you want something smaller and don't nees the spen, Nexus is an excellent choice for the price.
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Nexus 5 is a lot cheaper, for the price it's hard to beat. Still though the Note 3 is a much better phone overall.
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Sure it's cheaper and that's why it lacks the 40% of the things that N3 has.
I repeat you cannot compare 2 devices that are in 2 different categories with the biggest different imo the pen. Only phones with pen can be compared. Academically speaking nexus is great device for its price really but honestly if you go for N3 and used to the pen abilities there is no going back. I haven't touched with fingers except some zoom in/out since day 1.
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Sure it's cheaper and that's why it lacks the 40% of the things that N3 has.
I repeat you cannot compare 2 devices that are in 2 different categories with the biggest different imo the pen. Only phones with pen can be compared. Academically speaking nexus is great device for its price really but honestly if you go for N3 and used to the pen abilities there is no going back. I haven't touched with fingers except some zoom in/out since day 1.
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Absolutely but the op hasn't really been clear about what they want from a phone so I stated the only logical reason to choose the Nexus 5 - price.
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Go Nexus if you don't care about its poor battery life. At least you will be free of this Knox and locked bootloaders crap. It's also way cheaper and you will have way more roms and customizations available.
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I have a Note 3 even though I was going to get a Nexus to receive the updates sooner. When they released the Nexus 5 I feared I would regret buying the Note, but no. I love this device and I don't think Nexus 5 offers a lot more compared to this, and it doesn't have spen. But keep in mind I wanted a big phone to replace a tablet too, so if you want something smaller and don't nees the spen, Nexus is an excellent choice for the price.
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Congratulations on your first post I was in the same situation, whether to wait for Nexus 5 (still own Nexus 4) or buy this beast. And as you said it, I never regreted it, absolutely beatifull peace of hardware. And surprisingly, love the amoled and its deep blacks. I am back on Samsung after years of HTC/Google phones. Still need to get used to S-Pen, barely ever using it, but the phone is excellent even without it.
Got a Nexus 5, loved it but had issues with my 3UK home signal box so got a Note 3. Personally I prefer the Nexus 5 as its much easier to handle. Nexus I can use with one hand but when I do the same with the Note 3 I feel like i'm going to drop it. Both are amazing phones but to me 5" is the sweet spot for the mobile phone screen size.
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So.. you compare specs.. whats the point ?
What a terrible biased "review" of both devices.
* You buy a Samsung Note series device for the S-Pen first, and whatever they throw in including the kitchen sink is icing on the cake
* You buy the Note 3 for the expandable memory and the removable battery! In which case you can add on a 2nd oem battery or use a plethora of external higher capacity batteries that are available
* what about the triple mic's on the note 3? The adaptive sound dsp?
* How easy to not mention about multi-window use on the note 3, the killer slow motion with 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 speed adjustments, the browse while you stream video window ability with the stock video player, the adjustable AMOLED color profiles, bluetooth 4.0LE, advanced modes, the wifi-direct modes
* what about the screen writing which works amazingly well? The s-Pen command mode with scrapbook, screen write, and the pressure sensitive screen???!!
* Don't forget the sensors on the note 3: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
* how good the camera really is and no camera focus lag like on a nexus 5
* even if you guys don't like touchwiz, a simple launcher can fix that. But the bulk of the phone is made even better by samsung, really.
* and best of all it works on Verizon's network. Supports simultaneous LTE data and CDMA voice.
The pros on the nexus 5:
* price <---
* OIS in camera but what's the point when the extremely laggy focusing is in play
* IPS screen with ultra pixel density; at least no worries like SAMOLED screen burn
Those are about the 3 pro's going for the nexus in my book. I don't want stock android for it does NOTHING! Samsung threw in all the whiz bang features and if you don't like the features turn them off. At least you have that feature to turn off vs. a stock android which has nothing! I find it interesting the so called hard core android user choose nexus because they choose to have stock everything on the phone no extras. But what is the point of owning a smartphone in which you don't have any fancy features? Why not just get a regular dumb phone and call it a day.
And the article states you rarely change batteries - what a joke - because when my battery gets near 30% which is about 1day to 1.5days/2days time, I just swap it out in less than 40 seconds with a fresh one waiting in the charger. I use a 64GB Samsung mSD card now to hold all the 4K videos and 60fps 1080p videos and also the mic on the note 3 is extremely good! You can even zoom in the mic!
You shouldn't even compare the note 3 to the nexus 5 because the note 3 really is a fantastic phablet. The nexus 5 is a good phone for the price but again, if you want stock android that does nothing, go for it!
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What a terrible biased "review" of both devices.
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Great "REVIEW". I agree whit that.
CEf_Myself
If you have the money for the note 3, it is a no brainer.
But nexus devices are still amazing.
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Had both - started with the Note 3,sold it for the nexus 5, sold the nexus 5...and there I am, back with a black Note 3
The nexus is a BEAUTY! I love the design, the handling, the screen...I love the speed, the back of the device, the simplicity.
BUT:
I just can't go with a SP on which i can't rely on in terms of battery life. Not a great step forward from the nexus 4 - i am more a heavy user. And folks : if i have to turn off Google now just to be able to get through the day, there is seriously sth wrong. I want to be "power independent" and that is simply impossible with the nexus. And still the camera is kind of bad.
No, the Note wins in all terms. (at least for me)
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Guys I just got an invite but am torn from moving off my Note 3. Anybody here make the move and why? Any benefits?
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I'd never buy Samsung in the first place. There are already threads here discussing the differences between these two models, do a quick search and you'll find it.
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I did..... and haven't looked back!!
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Guys I just got an invite but am torn from moving off my Note 3. Anybody here make the move and why? Any benefits?
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It really is up to you. I personally would not change from a Note 3 to the OPO, because it is too small of an upgrade gap. Even if the OPO is cheaper, you're kinda losing money if you want to sell your Note 3. The OPO would probably have terrible resell value, too.
Benefits of moving from the Note 3 to the One:
More internal storage
Snapdragon 801
Cleaner appearance and software
Louder loudspeakers
Smaller volume/power buttons
Better "Price-to-performance" ratio (if you like that kinda thing)
Higher resolution selfie camera
But by moving, you will lose:
The Super AMOLED display which has better contrast, color gamut and touch sensitivity than the One's display
A removable battery and battery cover
USB 3.0
Expandable/removable storage
The S Pen
TouchWiz software perks like multi-window, Air Command, power saving mode etc.
Adequately bright capacitive buttons
Availability of accessories, replacement parts and after-sales support
Headset inline remote compatibility
MHL functionality
They both have:
A 13 MP camera (well to be precise the Note 3 is a 12.8 MP (4128 x 3096) and the OPO a 13.1 MP (4208 x 3096))
An all plastic build (with the Note 3 having slightly more metal components like the hardware buttons)
Magnesium chassis, although the OPO's is more rigid
1080p displays
3 GB RAM
4G LTE
Tri-mic configuration for noise reduction
Their cameras aren't vastly different from each other, with the Note 3 having the slight upper hand in image processing and LED flash brightness (use both phones as a torch and you'll know), but the One has the upper hand in post-capture image processing, because it can shoot in RAW. The Note 3's earpiece is louder, and the vibrate motor is stronger than the One's. And as you may know, here on XDA, the TouchWiz argument is somewhat irrelevant. You could always flash an AOSP ROM if you want to (but be wary of the Knox Warranty bit). The OnePlus One will get official updates quicker, but the Note 3 won't be far behind.
In the end, this is a very subjective thing. If you're interested in the OnePlus One enough that it's swaying you to upgrade from a Note 3, I suggest getting the OnePlus One, then use it for a while and see how it stacks up against your Note 3.
Thanks for the response. I ended up ordering the OPO. Verizon is is costing us too much a month. Most of the time we are on wifi so I don't see the benefits of paying double what everyone else is.
Much appreciated guys.
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I found the tradeoff of AMOLED vs way better cameras, dt2w and (most of all) fantastic dev support was easy. OPO ftw. Been happy with OPO for many months now.
You'll love your upgrade too.
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I found the tradeoff of AMOLED vs way better cameras, dt2w and (most of all) fantastic dev support was easy. OPO ftw. Been happy with OPO for many months now.
You'll love your upgrade too.
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Strange, I found my Galaxy S4's camera to perform a little better indoors and in low-light than the OPO.
On top of dt2w, you also get those screen-off gestures which are pretty neat too!
I'm even thinking of trading in my Note 4 :-0
Guess I should wait till the 1+2 though.
I'm coming from a Note Edge on AT&T due to lack of root. I own my device, I should be able to do as I please with it. The amount of bull**** preloaded on carrier devices these days is ridiculous. (being able to disable said bull**** is besides the point.)
I gave my note 3 running slimLP to my wife, honestly was so tired of the driver issues (BT mainly..FU sammy!) and cant stand the stock touchwiz. OPO has been awesome! Running latest slimsaber and its better than the note3 mainly of course due to the open nature of the device. The differences in hardware, screen etc are minor unless you have it sitting right next to each other. No looking back !
I have sell my note 3 because the unstabled Roms and support .... I saw the oneplus one and i loved it since day 1
Gold Roms and 100+ Roms !!!
My nexus 5 just broke and I need a new phone asap.
Was contemplating b/w NOTE 5 and S7.
I realize that the S7 is superior in almost every way, including performance and battery life, but I personally like the bigger screen of the note 5, the s-pen and the overall aesthetics of it much better than the s7. Now, I don't know if I'll be using the pen very much, but it's one of those things that I might start doing if I have it. I definitely like styluses and personally use a windows surface myself. However, the NOTE 5 is a year old and the S7 just feels like the smarter/logical choice.
I was wondering if anyone who has upgraded from NOTE5 to s7 or has used both could provide some insight?
I personally don't care much for the expandable storage on the S7; I know some people are religious about removable battery and extra storage. So, this is not a big enough difference to decipher the two. I need to make a decision by the end of the day, so I'd appreciate some input.
Whatever I do buy, I plan to stick it for the next 3 years. My most important priorities are: battery life, multi-tasking capacity, and overall functionality/productivyt. Right now, both of these phones are so comparable, I simply can't make a decision. Note 5 is more attractive to me, but the S7 is functionally superior.
FYI...I need to get a phone ASAP, so I can't wait for the NOTE 6.
Thoughts?
for productivity i believe Note 5 Definitely has the big advantages for you, S7 superior in term of hardware specs, but that doesnt mean Note 5 rendered useless, i still thought that Note 5 still good to go for another 3 years, I'm still using my Note 3 and it still able to fullfill my productivity needs
hope that helps
Cheers~
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for productivity i believe Note 5 Definitely has the big advantages for you, S7 superior in term of hardware specs, but that doesnt mean Note 5 rendered useless, i still thought that Note 5 still good to go for another 3 years, I'm still using my Note 3 and it still able to fullfill my productivity needs
hope that helps
Cheers~
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This exactly.
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Coming from the note 3 I had to make the same decision. Went with the S7 edge. The edge was annoying to me so I returned it for the regular s7. I was really concerned that the S7 smaller screen would bother me, I was wrong. I now feel like the S7 screen size is perfect. When I pickup my wife's note 3 I feel like I'm holding a piece of toast haha.
I don't miss the stylus at all and the s7 is lightning fast. It would be a dream phone if it was possible to root the Verizon variants. The only downside to me is that it's way easier to type on the note.
S7 gets my vote
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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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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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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
The S7 can be had for $299.00 now at Walmart (Straight Talk version). Is it worth buying or just too obsolete? I mainly want to know if I can still root it and flash roms, etc. Would it be better to go with a newer phone that's more budget level, around $300? Thanks for any feedback!
Hello,
I can't help you with the "Straight Talk version" because I'm in France and I don't know what models you have in USA, so I can't tell you for sure about root and flashing roms (all I know is that it's more difficult on Snapdragon CPU models than on Exynos CPU models and I think in USA you only have Snapdragon CPU models).
But what I can tell you for sure is that the Galaxy S7 is not obsolete. I bought mine last year and I'm still using it everyday and very happy with it. It runs all games even the biggest and latest ones. I shoot photos with it and I'm very satisfied with the quality, even in low light conditions. It has many shooting modes, including pro mode to make your own photo settings, it has a very decent slow motion mode, hyperlapse mode, panorama etc...
It has a good size of 5.1 inches that can almost be used with one hand (and if necessary it has an options to reduce the image in the screen for easy one hand operation). So it's very nice to hold it. The screen itself as an Amoled display is beautiful, very vibrant colors and infinite contrast levels.
The fast wireless charging is really useful and you won't have to plug your phone anymore to charge it (of course, you have to separately buy a wireless charger).
Everything runs smoothly in all the apps I use (GPS with Google maps, Chat with Telegram, video recording (I've recently shot slowmotion videos of lightnings that are super cool), photo shooting (I also bought a set of lenses to shoot macrophotography of insects and everybody I show my pics to just say "wow"), take control of my PC with TeamViewer, use it as a remote control for Kodi with Yatse, play games, watch Youtube videos, and you can even, with the "multi windows" layout, do 2 things at the same time by separating the screen in half, like watching Youtube videos on the top, and chat with any messaging app at the bottom of the screen, or surf the web while chatting, or whatever you want. All of this, without any lag or slowing down.
So, if you buy a newer phone, what will you get?
- Better camera (small improvements every year, but check online for pictures shot with Galaxy S7 and you'll see that it doesn't have to blush in front of newest phones)
- Better CPU and performances (for what? play last games? the S7 already does it. Smooth interface? S7 already has a smooth interface)
- Bigger screen (yeah, that depends on your taste, to my point of view, smaller screen like this one (5.1 inches) is just perfect to hold in my hand and still decent to watch movies once in a while).
So, yes, to me the S7 is far from obsolete, and you can go for it but maybe the matter of difficult root and roms flashing can be a "stay away from it" for you. You should look for "root Galaxy S7 Snapdragon" over XDA forums or on the web and see for yourself if it's easy to do so ; )
I hope I've been able to help you and I'm sorry I can't tell you more about rooting and flashing roms (I personally have 2 years warranty on my S7 and if I root it, warranty is void, so I wait for next year for the end of the warranty period to root it, and debloat it (yeah, like many phones, it has some annoying bloatware, some can be uninstalled, most can be disabled, but some are not able to be disabled or uninstalled, but still, there are "debloat scripts" for the S7 around here on the forums, that doesn't even require rooting the phone).
If you have any other question or want more information about anything I said, just don't hesitate to ask : ) I'm sure some other people will come to answer you about the "root and flash roms" matter for that specific version you're talking about ; )
Have a nice day!
EDIT: I forgot to mention some drawbacks. Well, to me, it doesn't have many (or else I wouldn't have bought it):
- I regret having a Micro-USB charging port when it could have had a USB-C charging port instead (but as I use Fast Wireless Charging, it's not so bad in the end, just a regret as it's a flagship and it should have had all the top of high end techs of its time).
- Speaker sound (for listening to music loudly) isn't that good, but with a headphone, it's good.
- It's easy to find a protective case for it, but it's very difficult to find a screen protector that cover the whole screen till the borders and even the slightly curved parts of the glass (the screen is flat, but the glass that covers it is slightly bent on every sides and every corners), and sometimes when you're happy because you've found a perfectly fitting screen protector, it doesn't stick well on the curved parts. After 3 different brands, I finally found one that covers the screen entirely and which sticks on the curved parts.
- Another bad point is the bloatware, but again, scripts exist to debloat it, just sad it isn't debloated out of the box. It you want to root it, it'll mostly trigger the Knox detector and void your warranty.
That's all I see for now, and if I think about some other things, I'll come back to write them.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is still a very decent phone.
The S7, S8, and S9 have 4gb of ram, which is good for multi-tasking.
What's different from the S7 is that both the S8 and S9 have 64gb of storage space.
The S7 only has 32gb of storage (around 20gb is usable).
With a Micro SD card slot, storage shouldn't be an issue for the S7, S8, and S9.
The S8 and S9 are faster than the S7 and have better cameras from what I heard.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 would be worth buying it for around $300 if you are upgrading away from an old phone, or don't have a smartphone yet. If you have the money and don't mind spending $600-$900, then I would personally go for the S8 or S9 instead, because they are faster than the S7, have more storage, and have better cameras.
There are 2 versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Snapdragon (US version) and Exynos (International or Global version).
Galaxy S7 (Snapdragon) vs. Galaxy S7 (Exynos) Speed Test - YouTube
The Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 is less bloated, has a better cpu, and is faster than the Snapdragon Version, but more expensive.
From what I heard so far, the Snapdragon version is not rootable at the moment. The Exynos version is rootable via TWRP or CF Auto Root.
If you want a rootable Samsung Galaxy S7, then try to get the Exynos version instead, and make sure not to buy a fake one.
I have an Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S7, which I bought it used for $350 from an eBay seller in Japan. It took a few weeks for it to arrive, and the phone is legit, not a fake S7. I was able to root it via TWRP method. After a few weeks of using it, I decided that it's not really worth rooting anymore just to block ads, and flashed a stock rom back on it to unroot it. The only reason why I want to root my S7 in the first place was to block ads with AdAway. But with Adguard (not free, $25 lifetime or $10 a year), root isn't require. I didn't mind paying $25 for the lifetime premium.
Here are some other good reason why it's not worth rooting the Samsung Galaxy S7 anymore in my opinion:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-t3333545