I'm having a little problem deciding between the S8 and the S8+, though I'm leaning towards the S8+ because it doesn't feel small unlike the S8. Tell me if you disagree with my opinion. My hand is 18.5 cm from the tip of my middle finger to the wrist and 10.5cm wide(just for reference)
My issue with the S8+ is that it fits my hand well but I think the screen is way too big. But of course, it is the new era of smartphones and the screens are not gonna be that small anymore right? Maybe I just have to get used to having an extremely large display. I'm coming from a Nexus 5 lol.
Sorry if the things above are irrelevant but here are my questions:
1. Is the S8+ screen too big for you?
2. Do you think the S8 is small?
3. Can the S8+ fit in your pocket? (I'm a guy BTW)
4. Why the S8+ instead of the S8?
5. Do you accidentally hit the Bixby button?
Thanks!
1. No
2 yes
3.i have no problem putting in any of my pockets
4. S8 is to small for me
5. No I've never hit the Bixby button when I didn't mean to
My previous phone was a Note 4, which I loved for many reasons (custom ROMs, root, removable battery). The improvements and technology advancements have made some of those reasons irrelevant.
1) S8+ screen size is great for me
2) S8 I don't think is small, but I did prefer the S8+
3) Yes, but maybe not as comfortable as other phones
4) I just prefer the larger display
5) I have the Bixby app disabled, but prior to doing that, I don't recall hitting the button by mistake
I love it. I hate the dedicated Bixby button though. I do miss stock google but I'll live because Samsung does have some features that I like that stock google doesn't have.
1. Not at all, at first i thought it was, but when my previous P9 Plus was nothing more bigger. I decided to go for S8+
2. Not really. But i see no need to buy it other than saving $100.
3. Without any problem.
4. Mainly the 500 extra mAh.. Its just the screen and battery that is the difference.
5. Yes, it annoys me. Disabled it thankfully.
1. Not personally, I really love it. (Coming from a Note 5) but I also have the Nova Launcher so I have gestures enabled that make accessibility a ton easier on a bigger screen.
2. I don't *think* it's too small but coming from the Note 5 I really didn't want to go smaller
3. It fits in my pocket just fine. I have a Caseology Legion Series case on it and I can't find any noticeable difference.
4. Bigger screen/battery. Along with my other comments ^ I figured it would've been blasphemy to get a smaller screen version of the best looking display on the market
5. The first few days I mistaked it for the volume button, but that's just turned into a reflex (like the fingerprint sensor). My biggest issue was hitting the Bixby button while the phone was in my pocket. That would turn the screen on and it would start activating apps while it was in my pocket so I've since used PDP (Package Disabler Pro) to turn off Bixby so now nothing at all happens when I push the Bixby Button.
^^^^^What they said!
I've been a "big" note fan, having all up to 5. I traded in my note for an Xiaomi Mi Mix, a 6.4 inch monstrosity and I mostly loved it....except, the camera. It is just next to useless - still not as bad as some I used (Mi Max).
Here's my observations per your questions:
1. Is the S8+ screen too big for you? Well no. The aspect ratio makes it small, compared to what I have become accustomed too.
2. Do you think the S8 is small? YES!!
3. Can the S8+ fit in your pocket? (I'm a guy BTW) I was shoving my Mi Mix in my coat pocket (North Face Apex). S8+ fits in there great. Pants pockets no prob with S8+, but a no go with Mi Mix.
4. Why the S8+ instead of the S8? Size, tht's all (folks) .
5. Do you accidentally hit the Bixby button? Don't even know it's there. Never hit it my accident once. Don't care about remapping, it's just a 6th toe to me.
I really expected a larger phone with the S8+, but, to me, this is really a great phone with a great camera to photo/video the grannies and my overy energetic puppy.
If you want the bigger screen of the S8+, for my money it would be a great choice.
I just turned my S8 in and got the S8+. I'm coming from a Note 5. The S8 just felt too small in my hands. I'm use to the larger screen. I'm living the S8+ do too the fact it's slimmer than the Note 5 but tall as the Note 5 also.
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One issue is the length of this phone makes it not fit very well in some jacket pockets. Be careful it can fall out of them a little easier.
Dude you will be doing your self the favor if you get the s8+... including more importantly way better battery life and the phone feels good for it to be the plus(bigger) variant...i thought it would be awkwardly narrow but it's no problem at all....
1. Is the S8+ screen too big for you? I have the S8+. Perfect size.
2. Do you think the S8 is small? Yes, It is
3. Can the S8+ fit in your pocket? (I'm a guy BTW) Yes, with no problems.
4. Why the S8+ instead of the S8? Because the screen of S8 is small for me. I like big screens.
5. Do you accidentally hit the Bixby button? Sometimes yes.
Hi, I switched from Note2 to S8+. Below my answers according to my experience.
1. Screen in S8+ is definetly not too big
2. Yes, S8 is too small
3. S8+ fitsto front pocket Easy, but it is impossible to squat. For back pocket S8+ is to big.
4. S8+ is just Simple pleasure for videos or Internet
5. Yes, two times accidentally i clicked bixby button. But since i know ,where it is it never happened again.
I just realized the s8's dont have qc 3.0
I read in a few forums a few weeks ago people were saying it was 3.0 (I remember reading someone even called up samsung)
I was going to start a new thread but then saw this one so.
In my opinion... I feel ripped off.
1. nope
2. nope
3. Yes. easily
4. why not?
5. theres been times i get bored and hit the bixby button and it doesnt open the first time... (happens mostly in games and apps)
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Thinking of buying this phone since its cheaper now and has all up to date features from samsung
Do you recommend it? Also how do you protect your screen? And Have you ever dropped it?
I am looking forward to the answer as well for myself. I've been using note 1 up until now and this is just a plan either note 4 or note edge and would love to her suggestions
I really like the note edge because its unique but at same time
It does not have known screen protectors nor i have seen any one recommend a case for it and i could not find any drop tests for it..
As for note 4 it lacks edge features of note edge but at same time you can guarntee that it will never have of scratch or crack thanks for the so many screen protectors available for it.
Could some one pls give me their opinions for the edge and if screen protector will protect it?
m coming off of the Note II and moving on to the Edge... the phone seems super powerful but i havent tested it yet... I have an unlocked AT&T and Im actually coming on here to rom it with something that does not give me 4 gigs of garbage apps that I cant use or uninstall!...
Screen wise, I barely ever got a scratch on the screen of my note 2... so Im thinking this screen will be just as reliable... but I do want to get a decent case for it... the one i have is used so it looks like the previous user didnt use a case and it has a bunch of dings on the edge that doesnt have a screen... its not too noticeable but it does show that the phone tends to fall on that side the most.
I can honestly say that the internet on this phone is kinda crappy... Im not sure if its the Rom or maybe a faulty antena.. after I flash it with a bare bone Rom I'll test it out and let you guys know... if its the antena i will be very upset.
Haha, I've actually been waiting for someone to ask these questions and I will tell you my experience...... The story starts with a Note 4. I bought one a while back because it was basically the best phone to date. I "liked" the Note 4, but I have AT&T and after having it for a while, I found myself online daily to see if anyone had rooted it yet so I could clean it up (a lot). That day never came. So I typed "Note 4 vs" in Google to see what people were comparing it to. I'll keep the story short, but some of you may appreciate the extra details. Sooo.... went for the Nexus 6, basically everything the Note was, minus everything the Note was, lol. Fell in love with the Nexus. Loved the assortment of roms and freedom to roam. But the camera sucks. It was/is one of my favorite phones, and I've owned them all. Well, I sold my Nexus because prices are dropping like a rock on them. Which brings us to...
Note edge.
Bottom line, I love the phone. I've used an S6 edge (which has faster hardware) but the actual functionality of the edge on the Note blow the S6 edge out of the water. I bought the T-Mobile edge because if I decided to keep it, I wanted to root it. Well, I used it for a couple days and I was sold. Even before rooting, I already loved it. Sold the Nexus 6 (still an awesome phone). Bottom line in my opinion, for phones in this class, the Note edge is awesome. I know there are 50 other opinions out there, but I wanted to not only share my opinion, but the story behind it. Not to mention expandable storage and removable battery.
Screen protectors: I've only used one, and surprisingly I am pretty happy with it. Considering I think the only ones they can make for an edge are TPU, I thought there was no hope because of the texture of TPU. I thought the pen would suffer the most. I bought the Skinomi off of Amazon, I swear I spent an hour reading and trying to decide. It's a wet apply, which I don't mind at all, and it was better than I anticipated. Smoother than I was expecting, and pen was smooth on it, too. I took it off because I had one little bubble and re-applied it, well it doesn't really work the second time. So they are sending me a new one free. So it has been about 4 or 5 days with no screen protector and I'm honestly thinking about not putting the new one on. Nothing beats the smooth feel of the glass...... But, as we all know, it only takes that one single time to have that scratch stare back at you forever. Choose wisely.
So there's my story.
Oh, I would also suggest finding one with 4.4.4 and not 5. Take my word for it, or do some research. I'm staying on 4.4.4 and am happy as can be.
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Haha, I've actually been waiting for someone to ask these questions and I will tell you my experience...... The story starts with a Note 4. I bought one a while back because it was basically the best phone to date. I "liked" the Note 4, but I have AT&T and after having it for a while, I found myself online daily to see if anyone had rooted it yet so I could clean it up (a lot). That day never came. So I typed "Note 4 vs" in Google to see what people were comparing it to. I'll keep the story short, but some of you may appreciate the extra details. Sooo.... went for the Nexus 6, basically everything the Note was, minus everything the Note was, lol. Fell in love with the Nexus. Loved the assortment of roms and freedom to roam. But the camera sucks. It was/is one of my favorite phones, and I've owned them all. Well, I sold my Nexus because prices are dropping like a rock on them. Which brings us to...
Note edge.
Bottom line, I love the phone. I've used an S6 edge (which has faster hardware) but the actual functionality of the edge on the Note blow the S6 edge out of the water. I bought the T-Mobile edge because if I decided to keep it, I wanted to root it. Well, I used it for a couple days and I was sold. Even before rooting, I already loved it. Sold the Nexus 6 (still an awesome phone). Bottom line in my opinion, for phones in this class, the Note edge is awesome. I know there are 50 other opinions out there, but I wanted to not only share my opinion, but the story behind it. Not to mention expandable storage and removable battery.
Screen protectors: I've only used one, and surprisingly I am pretty happy with it. Considering I think the only ones they can make for an edge are TPU, I thought there was no hope because of the texture of TPU. I thought the pen would suffer the most. I bought the Skinomi off of Amazon, I swear I spent an hour reading and trying to decide. It's a wet apply, which I don't mind at all, and it was better than I anticipated. Smoother than I was expecting, and pen was smooth on it, too. I took it off because I had one little bubble and re-applied it, well it doesn't really work the second time. So they are sending me a new one free. So it has been about 4 or 5 days with no screen protector and I'm honestly thinking about not putting the new one on. Nothing beats the smooth feel of the glass...... But, as we all know, it only takes that one single time to have that scratch stare back at you forever. Choose wisely.
So there's my story.
Oh, I would also suggest finding one with 4.4.4 and not 5. Take my word for it, or do some research. I'm staying on 4.4.4 and am happy as can be.
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Yeah. Reason i prefer note edge to all 2015 phones. That it combines the s pen with edge and finger print features and 2k display. Which means lots of features compared to the featurless s6. Not to mention sd card slot and removable battery could be a plus.
I see it as a future proof phone.
However i would never leave it without screen protector and i advice you not to..
I removed both the case and screen protector of My note 3 and one day fell on the air port and had a big scratch in the middle.
No matter how much it distorts screen quality its always worth it at least until you get better protector.
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Well, my story is that I fell in love with the leather note series. I started with the note 2, which was ergonomically a better phone in any way(rounded edges). Note 3 was awesome, then the note 4 which I like; but the rom support isn't that great in my opinion.
Now the edge has a lower amount of xda nerds, but yet better roms(I can't go without Multi DPI roms anymore).
The Edge just adds extra features the Note 4 doesn't have, nothing more really. For the casing; I like the genuine samsung flip covers, so I bought one for my edge aswell. I don't have it yet, but I guess it will be as awesome as all other note flip cases ;D
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Naderxd said:
I really like the note edge because its unique but at same time
It does not have known screen protectors nor i have seen any one recommend a case for it and i could not find any drop tests for it..
As for note 4 it lacks edge features of note edge but at same time you can guarntee that it will never have of scratch or crack thanks for the so many screen protectors available for it.
Could some one pls give me their opinions for the edge and if screen protector will protect it?
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I have the Healing shield protector on mine and it is curved to fit the screen. www.healingshield.co.kr
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Sammo201 said:
m coming off of the Note II and moving on to the Edge... the phone seems super powerful but i havent tested it yet... I have an unlocked AT&T and Im actually coming on here to rom it with something that does not give me 4 gigs of garbage apps that I cant use or uninstall!...
Screen wise, I barely ever got a scratch on the screen of my note 2... so Im thinking this screen will be just as reliable... but I do want to get a decent case for it... the one i have is used so it looks like the previous user didnt use a case and it has a bunch of dings on the edge that doesnt have a screen... its not too noticeable but it does show that the phone tends to fall on that side the most.
I can honestly say that the internet on this phone is kinda crappy... Im not sure if its the Rom or maybe a faulty antena.. after I flash it with a bare bone Rom I'll test it out and let you guys know... if its the antena i will be very upset.
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I have the HANTON Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Card Pocket Case Front Full Cover Flip Classic from ebay and it covers the whole screen including the edge.
I love my Note Edge. At first, I was gonna get the Note 4 but I knew that I would've regretted it later because of the uniqueness of the Edge. I had played with the iPhone 6 Plus and the S6 Edge but, I don't really like iPhones and the edge of the S6 seemed like a gimmick to me. Since I had read that the Note Edge was pretty much a Note 4 with a second, independent screen, I went for it despite of the high price. I also bought the
ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Screen Protector and the Verus Thor case.
I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The phone has all the features of the Note 4 plus all the features of an actual, super-useful, functional edge screen. I flashed a new ROM as soon as I got it, I keep installing apps, and the phone is as good as new. It also looks amazing and it doesn't have a scratch on it. If you like features, you'll love the Edge Note.
In my opinion the Note Edge is the best piece of Android hardware on the market today....with one of the worst software implementations. Especially the ATT version is a bloated lag ridden touchwiz mess that, due to the locked bootloader, cannot be fixed. The stock 4.4 version is just "ok" while the 5.0.1 "upgrade" is almost unusable by normal android standards. There are some great ROMS already out for this great piece of hardware, but if your unwilling/unable to flash one or uncomfortable with Xposed, I would steer towards something else that doesnt use Touchwiz.
I love mine.
It's got to be the nicest phone I've ever laid hands on.
Buy it.
Root it.
Get rid of all the garbage.
It seems like everyone and their brother has a factory installed app' on this thing.
BTW,stick with KitKat.
Apparently the new ROM has a myriad of headaches with it.
It kind of reminds of Windows.
The more they "refine" it,the more bloated it gets.
My RAM usage is around 600 MB with anti virus and a couple more apps' on board.
It works very nicely.
yes, 1000%. just do not get the lollipop upgrade if you can avoid it.
I don't know what issues you guys get with 5.0.1, it's working fine on my n915g.
maybe you're lucky
Beetle84 said:
I don't know what issues you guys get with 5.0.1, it's working fine on my n915g.
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calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
rquinn19 said:
I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
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Mine is fine in all regards too, only complaint is the camera button has moved, and with the flip cover the screen doesn't turn off when the edge screen is active and you are currently in the messaging or gallery apps
steve austin said:
calls can't be answered from the edge anymore, text messages flash across the top of the screen, not the edge like it should, there is no music player on the lock screen anymore and the battery life sucks on 5.0.1. There's more, but these are the easiest to identify. If you are fine with that or have not experienced these crippling setbacks of 5.0.1. then good for you. As for me, reverting back, gave me all the features that made this my top phone of the past 10 years.
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That's strange, I've never had any of those issues.
Samsung phones are good but the Hang up a lot
sarf2k4 said:
I am looking forward to the answer as well for myself. I've been using note 1 up until now and this is just a plan either note 4 or note edge and would love to her suggestions
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Samsung Phones are goood but they Hang while after some time, I will recommend HTC
My Edge answers calls too. ...Im running TekXodus Rom...pretty sweet...lots of customizations...but the best of stock too
Beetle84 said:
That's strange, I've never had any of those issues.
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millab said:
Mine is fine in all regards too, only complaint is the camera button has moved, and with the flip cover the screen doesn't turn off when the edge screen is active and you are currently in the messaging or gallery apps
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rquinn19 said:
I'm on 5.0.1 and haven't lost any of those. Just the camera button on the edge and trusted devices.
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it must have just been my phone because ALL of those things disappeared with 5.0.1. they are back now and I am happy.
Hi guys, I'm looking for input on my next phone. I've read through the edge vs note 4 threads but most are almost a year old so I'm looking for some updated info.
I currently have an S4 and have narrowed down my future options to the Edge and Note 4. I like the idea of having the edge screen but wondering if it's actually useful. Some comments in the old threads mentioned the lack of development for the Edge. Is that still true? I don't do anything crazy with my S4...It's rooted and I really like xposed and wanam. I haven't done ROMs or anything like that.
I guess my main question boils down to...can I root an Edge and have xposed? Is there anything else I should know about or take into account when evaluating the two phone options?
Thanks!
Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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But root works perfect on this device, so does exposed. If you're looking for roms the note 4 is better. But if you can live with stock TW I would choose Edge.
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Sounds like the Edge can do everything I would need it to. Thanks for the help, guys!
If anyone else has input, I'd love to hear it.
Almost forgot, I must emphasize that I'm talking about root on F/FY device. Other versions I don't know really. Maybe someone else does?
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I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.
pholt33 said:
I have Sprint, which might be the P model.
Some things I've read say that the fingerprint scanner isn't very good/accurate on either the Edge or Note 4. What has your experience been? I don't know much about that feature but one proposed solution I read said to fill multiple fingerprint slots (there are 5?) with the same finger and that greatly improves the accuracy.
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I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS
I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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tabish84 said:
I have 915g note edge and i am very happy with it. I have rooted it and have installed xposed alongwith the custom rom. I am on 5.1.1. The casing and covers for note edge are less as compared to note 4
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Does 5.1.1 bring back the camera button on the Edge Screen or is it still on the main window as it was on 5.0.1. Also are notifications back to only being on the Edge Screen or are the still popping up?
After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.
Not sure about cases. I only use my OEM Flip Cover. Its perfect. Also the phone with the cover makes it easy to kung fu grip the phone really strongly. Have yet to drop the phone
Alarmmy said:
Note Edge is unique, one of a kind phone. It is the first and also the last of its own product line. Edge screen is very useful. The edge on s6 edge and s6 edge+ are gimmick. Retarded Media killed Note Edge. I'm so mad about that.
Development for Note Edge is basically dead. But i have no issue using my Note Edge without root or any modification.
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I agree. ..
This is the best phone ever made cos of the edge and it won't have a successor!!!!!!!!!!
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edo101 said:
I swear a lot of people these days are retarded. I love my Note Edge and I am super pissed the Media killed it. Anyways the finger print scanner works wonders for me. I actually prefer the slide method instead of pressing and holding. It just feels faster.
I saved my right and left middle finger, and my right and left thumbs and it works perfectly. You just need a slow but steady swipe. Its perfect. Seriously i am bamboozled by how much this phone din't take off but I am happy I own one.
Even when I am walking around campus and girls see it, they are all impressed by what the Edge Screen can do. If you a power user, the Note Edge is the last true great phone made for us. I am using the T Mobile version on MetroPCS
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I agree.
On the swipe... set it to swipe up. Much easier.
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pholt33 said:
After getting feedback from you guys as well as Note 4 owners, I decided to buy the Edge. It should be here tomorrow - I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Is it tomorrow yet?!
After doing more reading, I will likely get: a spare TrendOn battery with charger, maybe a screen protector (possibly KlearKare), and a case or bumper. Case selection seems pretty limited. I use a Caseology (TPU?) on my S4 and like that it's not bulky, has moderate texture, and wasn't expensive. Are theresimilar options for the Edge? Depending on what's available, I've also thought about getting a case like that and then cutting out most of the back, leaving the leather back exposed while protecting the edges.
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Best case is leather flip. ...
Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.
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Get Note Edge. The International version preferably.
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Yes SM-N915F or SM-N915FY
While I do love my edge, do be aware that compare to note 4 owners, you will be treated with unbound discrimination . Unfairly, cool case companies refused to make cases for this phone. Nobody wants to work on root for it. Gear vr doesn't fit. Glass screen protectors failed to be produced. Extended battery cases choices are very slim. You will be worst that a second class citizen. At least that's how I feel since I got this phone. Anyway, rant over.
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same here. i actually have the Note 4 and the Note Edge. i loved my Note 4 with a passion but i appreciated the edge display and capabilities. it was gimmicky but it did have a use-- notifications without unlocking the phone, the marquee feel to it, and shortcuts to some other key functions of the phone right there without having to swipe and search my app drawer. the only drawback that I'm experiencing is that the battery life seemed to be killed with the 5.0.1 update, (not to mention i have the Verizon variant, so it took FOREVER just to even get THAT much.) i'm considering going back to my Note 4 just for this reason, but i'm searching the forums to see if there's any kind of resolution or suggestions for it. without root and any other major development for the phone, i'm kind of stuck. but i hope that you enjoy yours.
I found a solution to the battery problem.I downgraded back to KitKat from 5.0.1, thats after doing everything I can to solve the battery issues with Lollipop even with a fresh install of stock. I think il be staying for awhile with this. By the way i have SM-N915G
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Yeah Kit Kat will always be the only home for the Note Edge proper. Short of finding custom ROMS. Its depressing how the only phone to actually try something different and Do it pretty damn well will never ever get a sequel. This phone wows everyone I show to it. The positive response I've gotten from Apple users that wanted to buy it alone tells me that the public just was never given a chance to try it.
Also I wish there was a harder version of the Flip Case. I dropped my phone on concrete and it got a scratch and now that crack keeps spreading lol. Its still barely noticeable with normal use. But its noticeable when the screen is off. Pissed of at lack of support will never ever let this phone go until something more revolutionary comes out. Its just that damn good. Power use the edge screen like no other
True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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True, i was about to trade my edge for Note 4. For battery,accessories, & more choices of custom ROMs but after being satisfied with KiTKat i think il hold on to this. I actually wanted to try Nexus 6P.I'll see in the future.Note 5 without sd card slot really turned me off its so difficult to say goodbye to the note series.
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For me I can't. I have bad ADD so I need to have a phone that will allow me to jot down things on the fly. The Edge was the perferct answer. Cannot ever see myself use another phone without a stylus.
I just really really really really hope another manufacturer or Samsung themselves go back to being more revolutionary and market well to make another Edge phone with actually functionality. If they don't, I'l;l buy two more Note Edge when they get cheaper so I can have backups. Thats how much I love this phone. I use my phone like a computer, especially because I am in school
Actually, today, I got a date just by showing this girl I met at a school diner my phone. I used the phone as a social thing too. Samsung needs to start marketing their stuff better
Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html
MSK1 said:
Trying to follow the latest on Samsungs recent announcements...
Sounds like there are "big" edges on a 5.5 inch screen?
Does this mean they will be proper edges like in the Note Edge?
What would you make of the fall in size from 5.6 to 5.5?
Could there still be a Note 7 Edge announced later?
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I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.
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For me, I've grown addicted to the wider screen on the Note edge so I probably would not go for Samsung's latest (although I could change my mind!). I'm sure camera and performance are great. Some other phones that look interesting are the Le Eco Le Max Pro (formely LETV) and the upcoming vivo. I don't know whether they will work well on US networks. Regardless, this may be a good year for various offerings...
http://www.gsmarena.com/le_max_pro_...sd820_smartphone_to_go_on_sale-news-16838.php
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-leak-and-show-off-the-dual-edge-display.html
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I like the wider screen also.
New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
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I've had the Note Edge since day one and love the phone. However battery life hasn't been all that great for me the last couple of months and its also been giving problems. Not to mention that it wont be long before Samsung stops with the updates or takes forever to push out to Note Edge devices. And even tho it has the s pen I never saw myself using it much. Not concerned about the difference in screen size as I use mostly in landscape mode anyway. After seeing the Samsung event Sunday I've given it some thought and put my pre-order in today. I'll take the bigger battery, wireless charging, better processor, more memory and always on display over the wider screen. I know I could always wait for the next Note upgrade but I'm too dam impatient! . Oh, and I like the fact that Samsung is giving out the Gear VR and a 6-game bundle supposedly worth 150 dollars.
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New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge
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New phones are always going to be progress with a few hits and misses.
I carry a spare battery when I know I am likely to need it. .. only been caught out once so far.
However the functionality of the note edges edge is so important to me that it's almost a non negotiable for my next phone.
That's why I am keen that new Samsungs have "real functional" edges.
No one has been able to clarify if the s7 edge has a "proper" edge
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I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.
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I can see your point with the wanting the wider screen but correct me if Im wrong you still have the same functionality of the edge screen that you have with the note edge. Perhaps the note edge panel may be a bit wider. Both the S6 edge and the S7 edge still have the edge display which will show clock, notifications and with the s7 you have a new edge panel that swipes open and makes it useful to access applications using one hand. I mainly got the Note Edge so I can see notifications and sport tickers without having to open my phone but now I dont use it as much since I got a Gear S2. Plus I want to be able to use Samsung Pay and Note Edge will never get it.
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I don't know about the s7 Edge but the s6
Edge certainly has inferior functionality to the note Edge......
I am hoping that s7 Edge is more like the Note Edge (from an edge perspective)... I can live with any other changes but can't live without a proper Edge.
......see below for an extract from a review talking about edge differences between Note and S6.....
The Note Edge SDK can not be used with the S6 Edge, and as such all of the existing content panels are useless. To make matters worse, you can’t do anything beyond the 4-core functions present in the S6 Edge and thus there is no potential to tweak or tinker. Edge Lighting, People Edge, Information Stream, and Night Clock: all of these could technically be done on a normal “flat” phone, just with slightly less comfort.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display?
Edge Lighting has the side of the screen light up when you get a phone call or receive a notification. People Edge allows you to color-coordinate the lights with up to 5 contacts. Information Stream is similar to the ticker feature mentioned earlier on the Note Edge, and Night Clock is also related to lights. That’s it. Nothing impressive whatsoever, if you ask me, at least nothing that justifies making use of such a new piece of display technology.
Why did Samsung strip away the real functionality of the Edge Display? Simple: the S6 variant is much thinner than its Note sibling and, therefore, the curves are much less subtle. This in turn means that there is simply no place to put icons and the like. Unlike the Note Edge, the S6 Edge’s display is one single screen as opposed to “two”.
No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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No way to samsung s7 edge, note edge is still promising and without s pen I will not buy any s series phones.
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Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?
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Do u think they will produce another Note Edge?
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Bet we can hope for but I doubt it. I was hoping the S6 Edge plus would be Note Edge 2 but for whatever Reason Samsung has decided against it
Maybe there will be a 5.9 inch 7 Edge plus. ....
Keep dreaming! lol
http://samsunggalaxynote6i.com/
Samsung missing a trick here. ..
I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
edge screen takeover
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore
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if you watch any of the videos when they show that u can pull the panel off the side of the main screen, it shows the panels but also clouds out the entire main screen, so its not just showing the panels over the screen.
check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDwVFwUV74
U can plainly see that the edge screen is taking over the main screen and u can not see whats on it anymore
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I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !
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I can't believe the silliness of this. ... id love to be able to talk to the decision makers! !
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I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr
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I agree, i mean thats what my dilema is with this phone, yes u can scroll thru the notifications on the edge when the screen is off but when screen is on, its part of the screen again and those panels overrun the main screen, i guess im going to wait it out a few more months either for price to maybe drop or for the next Note series. Hoping the bring the edge back with them, as well as the waterproofing, but i heard from the Samsung rep at Best Buy that the battery will not be removable, thats for sure. errrr
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I regularly need my spare battery with note edge.... so I wouldn't buy a phone without.
I'm glad edge is a beast so could withstand a longer cycle whilst the Samsung execs sort themselves out!!!
There is absolutely no need to have an edge that's wider than one icon either..... if u need lots of info use the good damn main screen! !!!
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I keep going back and forth betweeen pickin up a used NOTE EDGE or the new S7edge, been to BB like 3 times to play with it and seen every youtube video reviewing it. Its a awesome phone but im still not happy about not having a replaceable battery and the edge screen really isnt independent like the Notes. I watch a lot of tv via SLINGBOX and really want to be able to see my notifications on the edge screen without interrupting the main screen. maybe its just cause the phone is in demo mode and its really glitchy but it seems like the edge panels come out over the entire screen blocking whats on the main screen. i try and imitate the app by using youtube but i cant really get it to work. the app panels are really cool but wish it was independent still. What do you guys think?
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages... there is a solution so the screen doesn't cloud out when using the edge. Should help you decide
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My concern has been how "independent" the s7e screen is and how it might "takeover" main screen. ...
Looks like you share this concern. Can u elaborate on the problem or share links to good videos that show this
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Check out the XDA S7 Edge pages, there's a solution on there.
I bought a case from Luvvitt for the S+ Plus and it arrived yesterday. I held the case in my hand and it's definitely smaller across than the LG V20 which I cannot reach across with my thumb when I'm holding it in one hand. Yes, this may all be obvious, but didn't I read that the S8+ had a 6.2" display? Am I missing something about the screen size or phone size that I'm not understanding? I put the case up against the LGV20 and it's not that much bigger than the V20 I have now which is 5.7". I am glad the S8 Plus is narrower, which will make it easier to use one-handed, but the length seems odd to me.
The s8+ is slightly shorter than the V20 and thinner. This is due to the screen aspect ratio.
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The s8+ is almost 5mm narrower, the screen is bigger because its a taller screen, its not 16:9 anymore like the v20 but 18.5:1
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The s8+ is slightly shorter than the V20 and thinner. This is due to the screen aspect ratio.
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I was reading about screen aspect ratio, way too much math. I gave up.
Bigger screen in a small foot print..
The s8+ is slimer and taller the most phones.
I remeber having my s7 edge and note 7. The note felt smaller even tho the screen was a bit bigger.
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... but didn't I read that the S8+ had a 6.2" display? ..
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We cannot use inches as a measurement anymore on these kinds of phones (mi mix, LG g6, Samsung s8/s8+)
Yes it's 6.2" diagonally, but it doesn't matter anymore since it's not 16:9
Due to the aspect ratio it has way less screen realestate compared to other phones using the traditional 16:9 width/height .
Without going into math i can tell you basically it's not like a "regular" 6.2" phone. Using it will be more similar to a 5.7"ish phone in terms of stuff you can have on screen and the width of the phone.
Let nobody tell you different: This is NOT the same as a "normal" 6.2" phone. It doesn't NOT give you a 6.2" phone experience.
This still isn't necessarily bad, you'll get the nicest screen in existence and a phone you can handle with one hand. It's just not comparable to a 6+" phone.
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This still isn't necessarily bad, you'll get the nicest screen in existence and a phone you can handle with one hand. It's just not comparable to a 6+" phone.
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Actually being that tall basically kills your chance for one handed use of things like the notification area and/or indeed reaching the navigation buttons, no?
This is a phablet through and through. The last trully one handed phone Samsung made was S4 ... since then then they breached the 140x70mm "barrier" and we get (got?) devices that are bigger than phones yet smaller than phablets. S8 made the transition to the phablet form almost exclusively.
And I mean that's OK, people want more information at once, ease of use is secondary to that. Apple made a fortune merely by adding 0.7 inches to her phone. But -yeah- one handed use went the way of the dodo , we occasionally use it but only for few things. We mostly use our ... pocketable tablets two handed these days.
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Actually being that tall basically kills your chance for one handed use of things like the notification area and/or indeed reaching the navigation buttons, no?
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Depends on the size and flexibility of your hands as well as where you chose to grip the phone. I use my V20 one handed all the time and its physically a bigger phone. I'm only slightly taller than average.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-display-Whats-the-deal-with-the-new-aspect-ratio_id92777
Heres a nice link to an explanation.
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Depends on the size and flexibility of your hands as well as where you chose to grip the phone. I use my V20 one handed all the time and its physically a bigger phone. I'm only slightly taller than average.
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I assume you're a man. Being taller than average for a man means that you're the 25th percentile (at least 75% of people are smaller than you) so even if true you'd be a minority. However I doubt is true as it is physically impossibly to reach all 4 corners without constantly adjusting your grip. You probably do have some limited one-handed use, but that's not what I mean. That's what I meant (or something close to that): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O99m7lebirE
Lastly s8+ has a far taller screen than V20, so even if you were somehow able to reach both upper and lower corners without adjusting your grip, you most possibly wouldn't be able to do the same with S8+
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You probably do have some limited one-handed use, but that's not what I mean. That's what I meant (or something close to that): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O99m7lebirE
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The video you linked is not how I hold my phone, the manner in which they hold it is to emphasize their marketing shill, ie if you hold a phone like that you can barely use a tiny phone one handed. Like I said, it depends on where you grip the phone.
All you said was accessing navigation buttons and notification area, which I can easily do 1 handed. I'm not going to one handed type out text or do heavy surfing, but I can quickly check notifications or do light activity one handed with ease. Your refusal to believe me does not change the fact that I can operate the V20 and the S8+ in the manner in which you specified. Next time qualify your ridiculous claims with something more concrete.
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The video you linked is not how I hold my phone, the manner in which they hold it is to emphasize their marketing shill, ie if you hold a phone like that you can barely use a tiny phone one handed. Like I said, it depends on where you grip the phone.
All you said was accessing navigation buttons and notification area, which I can easily do 1 handed. I'm not going to one handed type out text or do heavy surfing, but I can quickly check notifications or do light activity one handed with ease. Your refusal to believe me does not change the fact that I can operate the V20 and the S8+ in the manner in which you specified. Next time qualify your ridiculous claims with something more concrete.
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I don't refuse to believe you, especially since you just accepted that your one handed use is partial, that is exactly what I expected.
One handed phones can do everything in one hand. Motorola Moto X was like that, the first iphones were like that and to those with bigger fingers Galaxy S4 was that ... after that mostly chaos.
S8+ is quite taller than V20, so even partial one handed use is impossible for most people. Which is what I said in my initial post. If they wanted one handed use they should at least tried a more reasonable aspect ratio.
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I don't refuse to believe you, especially since you just accepted that your one handed use is partial, that is exactly what I expected.
One handed phones can do everything in one hand. Motorola Moto X was like that, the first iphones were like that and to those with bigger fingers Galaxy S4 was that ... after that mostly chaos.
S8+ is quite taller than V20, so even partial one handed use is impossible for most people. Which is what I said in my initial post. If they wanted one handed use they should at least tried a more reasonable aspect ratio.
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The s8 plus is .2mm shorter than the V20 as per gsm arena.
I was surprised also actually
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jpinks said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-display-Whats-the-deal-with-the-new-aspect-ratio_id92777
Heres a nice link to an explanation.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/LG-V20,Samsung-Galaxy-S8/phones/10202,10312
heres a visual comparison against the v20
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The s8 plus is .2mm shorter than the V20 as per gsm arena.
I was surprised also actually
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I meant the screen is taller. Even if the device is shorter your fingers have to reach further hence why it is harder to operate despite being a smaller device in overall footprint.
I just received a case for my s8+ and it's about the same height and norrower than my v20.
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So I waited to upgrade from the Note 8 and pulled the trigger on the Note 20 Ultra 5g and there is a lot I am happy about and allot I am not happy about...
1. The screen is great
2. It is super fast
3. 5G is great,
4. Internal memory and slot is great
What I did not plan on.....
1. The phone by itself is big, and while it is not that much bigger than the Note 8, it takes a little getting use to...
1.a. The phone with a case like an Otter Box Defender / Defender Pro gets "too" big
2. I do not like the placement of the buttons, moving the volume and bixby buttons is a pain getting use to...
3. No power button.... really? There is only a soft power button in the slide down menu.....
3. going back to the screen..... the size of the screen is in some strange place where I hold the phone further way from me to read it than say a Note 8 with a smaller screen which is annoying to get use to.
4. The cameras..... it seems like they do ok in low light and and adjusting for white balance, color adjustments, contrast adjustments, but the minute you use that zoom, the pictures get all HDR'ed or they just look weird , it is hard to explain. ( I am using full resolution settings) so there are things I like about the camera, but I am not getting the tack sharp, crystal clear pictures I would expect.
Of you search for "side key" in settings you can change the button from bixby to being a power key. Or you can hit the volume down and bixby button to get to your power menu.
Snowleopard1900 said:
So I waited to upgrade from the Note 8 and pulled the trigger on the Note 20 Ultra 5g and there is a lot I am happy about and allot I am not happy about...
1. The screen is great
2. It is super fast
3. 5G is great,
4. Internal memory and slot is great
What I did not plan on.....
1. The phone by itself is big, and while it is not that much bigger than the Note 8, it takes a little getting use to...
1.a. The phone with a case like an Otter Box Defender / Defender Pro gets "too" big
2. I do not like the placement of the buttons, moving the volume and bixby buttons is a pain getting use to...
3. No power button.... really? There is only a soft power button in the slide down menu.....
3. going back to the screen..... the size of the screen is in some strange place where I hold the phone further way from me to read it than say a Note 8 with a smaller screen which is annoying to get use to.
4. The cameras..... it seems like they do ok in low light and and adjusting for white balance, color adjustments, contrast adjustments, but the minute you use that zoom, the pictures get all HDR'ed or they just look weird , it is hard to explain. ( I am using full resolution settings) so there are things I like about the camera, but I am not getting the tack sharp, crystal clear pictures I would expect.
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Hmmm....my button does serve as the power button and a double press launches the camera. I guess that setting carried over from my Note 10. But you can change the button behavior in the settings as mentioned above.
Coming from the Note 10+ I don't see this a a big upgrade, kinda disappointed. I am on Straight Talk so I don't get to use the 5G.
You should look into the Samsung Rugged case. I've been using them since the Note 8. I have dropped my phones several times on hard surfaces and this case has worked like a champ with no damage to the phone. It doesn't add much bulk to the phone and the kickstands are handy. Wireless charging works with it as well, at least with my third party wireless charger. I've never had much luck with Samsung wireless chargers and cases.
Curious I'm coming from a Note 8. Would you still buy it if you had not purchased it?
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Curious I'm coming from a Note 8. Would you still buy it if you had not purchased it?
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I currently use the Note 8 too. Really only the camera is better.
This might be worth a read for some of you.
https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-galaxy-note-8
It seems you main complaint is about the size. That's odd considering the Note series has always been about being big!
Comparing it to my Note 10+ it's only a tiny bit taller, the width is the same, so I have no issues handling the phone. The bigger the better in my opinion!!
So far I have not found anything to criticise. I love the look, feel and performance, the camera and the software are all as expected. Battery life is not quite as good as my Note 10+, not much in it though, I am going to let it all settle for a few days before rating that anyway.
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