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The phone information says the M8 comes in 16 and 32GB, but I've never heard about a 16GB variant. Does it exist?
I don't recall what I saw the storage was on Verizon's site. I was still with US Cellular then, and I was seriously considering switching in May on vacation — I was gonna get the LG G2. Best Buy had it for $0.01 with a 2-year contract. Checked out the phone, wasn't feeling it, so I backed down. But I kept looking online after I got back, and the M8 won me over. (My first HTC, too.) All the specs checked out, and I would swear up and down they didn't say what the internal storage was. I assumed 16GB.
So when I go to actually switch, they don't have any One M8's, or any HTC for that matter, out. I told the guy, I'm with US Cellular and I want to switch, I want an HTC One M8. So he goes in the back, and comes out with my new phone. I saw the "32GB" right away but didn't ask. Sure enough, it was the advertised $199.99 with contract. This was in June. The phone wasn't on sale per se, but it had the $100 mail-in rebate.
So I come up here to learn how to root it, and I see it's listed as a 16GB phone with a 32GB option. That's always bugged me, but I never thought to ask until now. So... is XDA wrong, or is there in fact a 16GB model you can get?
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The phone information says the M8 comes in 16 and 32GB, but I've never heard about a 16GB variant. Does it exist?
I don't recall what I saw the storage was on Verizon's site. I was still with US Cellular then, and I was seriously considering switching in May on vacation — I was gonna get the LG G2. Best Buy had it for $0.01 with a 2-year contract. Checked out the phone, wasn't feeling it, so I backed down. But I kept looking online after I got back, and the M8 won me over. (My first HTC, too.) All the specs checked out, and I would swear up and down they didn't say what the internal storage was. I assumed 16GB.
So when I go to actually switch, they don't have any One M8's, or any HTC for that matter, out. I told the guy, I'm with US Cellular and I want to switch, I want an HTC One M8. So he goes in the back, and comes out with my new phone. I saw the "32GB" right away but didn't ask. Sure enough, it was the advertised $199.99 with contract. This was in June. The phone wasn't on sale per se, but it had the $100 mail-in rebate.
So I come up here to learn how to root it, and I see it's listed as a 16GB phone with a 32GB option. That's always bugged me, but I never thought to ask until now. So... is XDA wrong, or is there in fact a 16GB model you can get?
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Most models are 16 gig. Some carriers like Verizon only sell the 32 gig variant though.
Okay. So XDA is incorrect, since this is the Verizon area, to declare the phone as 16GB (quick facts) and mention the 32GB variant, but the 16GB option exists outside of Verizon.
Personally I think no phone should be sold with less than 32GB at this point. It might cost them a buck or two more but it makes a huge difference.
I just noticed also that the description indicates it's got a 2.5 GHz processor. It doesn't. The Verizon variant is clocked at 2.3GHz. As for memory, I don't know how people scrape by with only 16 gig. I'm not sure how people get by with 32 gig, honestly. I've got 96 gig installed in mine and it's over half full.
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I just noticed also that the description indicates it's got a 2.5 GHz processor. It doesn't. The Verizon variant is clocked at 2.3GHz. As for memory, I don't know how people scrape by with only 16 gig. I'm not sure how people get by with 32 gig, honestly. I've got 96 gig installed in mine and it's over half full.
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This is true too and due to the fact we have an lte based phone.
A quick Google search shows the 16gb version http://www.amazon.com/HTC-One-Unlocked-International-Version/dp/B00J7RQDDK
Specs http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_(m8)-6074.php
Do you seen any sens to pay more for 12 GB RAM?
Which version do you choose?
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Do you seen any sens to pay more for 12 GB RAM?
Which version do you choose?
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For me,the 8 Gig/256 Gig is the perfect combination!
I dont see any sense. High End smartphones today should have 6 GB and you will be fine for a long time. With 8 GB you should be fine even longer. 12 GB is a gimmick. If in 3-5 years comes the moment that 8 GB is not enough anymore (which I even doubt since even my laptop with 4 GB can handle all I need) I will buy a new phone anyways because its getting old.
I don't see much sense... Maybe for future.
My device is using approximately ~5gb of ram in last 24h
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Do you seen any sens to pay more for 12 GB RAM?
Which version do you choose?
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I was really torn on this too. I ordered 12/256 on backorder but got impatient in the meantime and also ordered an 8/256 that shipped right away. After playing with the 8gb version for a few days decided there is absolutely no reason to pay for 12gb. So I went ahead and canceled my 12/256 order last night. :good:
8gb is fine.
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Maybe leave some ideas on how you will use your phone? Like app usage and games, I'm sure someone will have similar usage and can post their experience. Personally, I love being able to put at least 2 games and apps in be background and not launch everytime I swap. So far the 8gb variant has been very good at this.
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For only 50.00 more for me it was worth it
I was going to order the Warp car charger but once I saw it was$50 bucks, I decided to just keep my dash car charger I had and put the $50 towards the 12gb model. It's help with resale value. I also remember the OnePlus 5 and 6 the 8gb was smoother then the 6gb models from people mentioning their experiences. The reviewers all had the 12gb model so remembering that I didn't was to chance that happening with the 7pro.
I do not think I read anywhere 12 Gig has any improvement
One thing about 12gb will be better resale value down the road...
Good point on the resale value aspect. To me though I just wanted as much as I could get and afford. I got the 12gb. Why? Because I can. Save $50? Sure. I didn't care to save $50 and not get the current top of the line offering.
I turned off ZRAM and swap.
My phone is consistently using almost 8GB of RAM.
I have the 12GB version. So if you turn off ZRAM and swap, you need the extra because it's not using a compressed area in memory for swap.
I have no doubt that I will ever use more than 8GB unless I turn off ZRAM and swap, but I ordered the 12GB version because $50 for 4GB of RAM is completely reasonable and may help the resale value down the road. Also, I think it would bug me if I knew there was a better version available. Paying $50 to not second guess myself for the next year is worth every penny.
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Good point on the resale value aspect. To me though I just wanted as much as I could get and afford. I got the 12gb. Why? Because I can. Save $50? Sure. I didn't care to save $50 and not get the current top of the line offering.
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I agree with you. I definitely don't agree with the guy that said 12GB is a gimmick. How is that a gimmick anyway? ?
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I agree with you. I definitely don't agree with the guy that said 12GB is a gimmick. How is that a gimmick anyway? ?
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Sure, the law of diminishing returns comes into play at this point, but to not spend the extra on 4gb ram is a move I don't want to take. Just like my gaming pc, I didn't need a butt ton of ram in it either, but if the ram was a good price, I'll always opt for more. If it was cost-prohibitive then that'd be a different story. No, probably won't need 12gb or even be able to utilize it anytime soon, but I'd enjoy having it for the current price.
ETA: I hope my ****t ships today. C'mon already!
12GB ram at least ensures you can have tweaks to disable ZRAM and never worry about ram again. Although, if not for resale value, you should probably wait out a oneplus 8 or above when LPDDR5 is launched; which should be the consistent "doubled performance" of previous generations.
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Also a shame tmobile doesn't have the 12GB ram version, oh well
I got the 12gb just for the hell of it, my previous s8 plus when it came out cost 860
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I do not think I read anywhere 12 Gig has any improvement
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It may or may not. There was talk about smoothness better with the 8gb over the 6gb ip5 and op6
Tiz92 said:
I dont see any sense. High End smartphones today should have 6 GB and you will be fine for a long time. With 8 GB you should be fine even longer. 12 GB is a gimmick. If in 3-5 years comes the moment that 8 GB is not enough anymore (which I even doubt since even my laptop with 4 GB can handle all I need) I will buy a new phone anyways because its getting old.
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The only useful thing I can think of is the Ramboost feature. Where the phone loads stuff into memory that you use frequently. So there is less chance that that particular app will be closed after using other programs. Whether you used it recently or not. It'll load into memory and launch faster than if it has to be opened from the phone storage (which is fast with the newest 3.0 whatever it is called).
That being said, $50 is worth it for potential boost in performance at times and resell value down the road.
Hello,
I'm about to buy it. Do you recommend 6, 8 or 12 RAM?
I don't play games.
I need it for streaming, facebook, file video, whatsapp,instagram,email.
How much storage space have you used on your previous phone? The storage space also differs depending on the ram model. For your use since you don't seem like a heavy user, ram may not be very important since 6gb is quite a bit.
If you barely use any storage as well, then the 6gb ram version would be sufficient.
I personally went with the 8gb ram model with 256gb storage.
Also went with 8/256 for my price point, usage, resale, etc.
Don't get 12G of ram unless you have a very specific reason for needing it. I myself went for 8/256 for the storage space, but I would be just as happy with the 6/128
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Hello,
I'm about to buy it. Do you recommend 6, 8 or 12 RAM?
I don't play games.
I need it for streaming, facebook, file video, whatsapp,instagram,email.
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You can't go wrong with more RAM.
I have the 12GB version.
If cost is an issue get the 8GB/256GB version.
I would not buy the 6GB version.
Get 8. I got 12 and I regret it. It's too much. The phone uses MAX 6/6.5 gb. 8 is enough
6gb is more than enough. My note 9 can keep 21 apps/game in the background before start closing them. 8gb if u need 256gb. 12gb ram is just for show. The only device i think it need that much ram is galaxy and note 10 since it has dex and probably dex uses more ram in desktop mode
12GB isn't just for show, it is excess for most people but certainly not a minute amount amount of people and by the time you will be looking to sell it 12-24 months from now, 12gb will be what others will be looking for. So 12gb will seriously help your resale value and for a mere $50 more, it's a no-brainer.
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Get 8. I got 12 and I regret it. It's too much. The phone uses MAX 6/6.5 gb. 8 is enough
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I got 6gb. Can i change it with 8gb?
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12GB isn't just for show, it is excess for most people but certainly not a minute amount amount of people and by the time you will be looking to sell it 12-24 months from now, 12gb will be what others will be looking for. So 12gb will seriously help your resale value and for a mere $50 more, it's a no-brainer.
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12gb does not help resale value. This phone in 12 to 24 will probably be $400-300. Doesnt matter what version u have. Now if u try to resale it higher price because u have the 12gb version. People will turn around and buy a cheaper 8gb version. 8gb will still be good for the next 2 to 3 years. 6gb now and day is more than enough. Storage is more important than ram at this point. If u already have 6 or 8gb.
I have 6/128 version, and i"m happy with it.
12GB - is marketing turn, you don't need such a lot of RAM anyway, so look in your needs for storage, if 128GB will be enough, you can buy 6/128.
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12gb does not help resale value. This phone in 12 to 24 will probably be $400-300. Doesnt matter what version u have. Now if u try to resale it higher price because u have the 12gb version. People will turn around and buy a cheaper 8gb version. 8gb will still be good for the next 2 to 3 years. 6gb now and day is more than enough. Storage is more important than ram at this point. If u already have 6 or 8gb.
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Are you kidding? I bought my op5 8gb/128gb for $529 new on launch day. Sold it on swappa for $475 after buying the op6 8/128 ($579) just 12 months later. Then bought the 7pro on launch day and 4 days after that sold the op6 on swappa for $490. OP phones have very good resale value after 12 months.
8gb for the next 2-3 years? They said 6gb would be good for 3 or 4 years Anna 4gb is all that's needed. A year later you can already fill 6.5-7gb of ram. The point is if there are phones out there with 12gb apps will be written to start to utilize it.
Gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. Ram utilization is stupid easy to be written into apps.
I've got the 6gb i thought of myself as a heavy user but it seems that I'm not. 6 is more than enough for me.
I'm coming from 4gb on the s8 and i can't feel the difference.
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I got 6gb. Can i change it with 8gb?
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U got 15 days to refund it. My friend got the 8gb Almond version. It's way sexier than the nebula blue
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Are you kidding? I bought my op5 8gb/128gb for $529 new on launch day. Sold it on swappa for $475 after buying the op6 8/128 ($579) just 12 months later. Then bought the 7pro on launch day and 4 days after that sold the op6 on swappa for $490. OP phones have very good resale value after 12 months.
8gb for the next 2-3 years? They said 6gb would be good for 3 or 4 years Anna 4gb is all that's needed. A year later you can already fill 6.5-7gb of ram. The point is if there are phones out there with 12gb apps will be written to start to utilize it.
Gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. Ram utilization is stupid easy to be written into apps.
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Loll. Keep believing u need 12gb of ram. Only because oneplus has the option of ram boost enable?... Well let see. My phone right now had 49 apps apps in memory and 5gb use out of 8gb..... 6g and 8gb oneplus will perform exactly the same... U will have to open 25 to 30 apps to see the 8gb take avantage. Noone do that in real world usage.
4gb ram:for average users
6gb ram:for heavy users
8gb ram: if u need 256gb only option
12gb ram: to tell their friend that the phone has 12gb ram.
Dont believe ur swappa story seeing that a 6t is already at $335 (8gb version) 8 month. And oneplus 7 pro is already at $570 (8gb, 256gb) in just 3 months. Down from $700. Plus fee and paypal fee to selll a device on swappa.
And lets not go into free market like facebook and offerup which u can find it for much cheaper.
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Loll. Keep believing u need 12gb of ram. Only because oneplus has the option of ram boost enable?... Well let see. My phone right now had 49 apps apps in memory and 5gb use out of 8gb..... 6g and 8gb oneplus will perform exactly the same... U will have to open 25 to 30 apps to see the 8gb take avantage. Noone do that in real world usage.
4gb ram:for average users
6gb ram:for heavy users
8gb ram: if u need 256gb only option
12gb ram: to tell their friend that the phone has 12gb ram.
Dont believe ur swappa story seeing that a 6t is already at $335 (8gb version) 8 month. And oneplus 7 pro is already at $570 (8gb, 256gb) in just 3 months. Down from $700. Plus fee and paypal fee to selll a device on swappa.
And lets not go into free market like facebook and offerup which u can find it for much cheaper.
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You don't have to believe me you can go back and look at the history of the sales. It's there. Believe what you will, I'm not trying to convince you of anything just tell you what I got for mine and what they were going for. Man, there is always someone that just don't believe something and makes a mountain out of a mole hill. just combats what anyone says. If you cant afford the $50 to buy the 12gb over the 8gb then don't but your argument was the same thing people made about 8gb 18 months ago with the OP5 8gb. Now most flagships have 8gb. ROFL and never said anyone NEEDED 12gb. Learn to read instead of interjecting.
Also, you can always find phones cheaper then swappa but there is a reason you buy on swappa, low risk of getting a phone that is locked down from people owing money on them that you would have pay before you can use. Oh and the fees for selling my phones usually run about $25 or less.
Edit... I just took a peek and a mint 8gb OP6 on Swappa are still going for $400 and that's only the 128gb one, not the 256gb one which had been selling on average for about $50 more then the 128gb model, 3 Months after the 7 pro launched. After the first month a new phone is out it usually reduces a bit. The AVERAGE sold price of the OP6 256gb was $450ish a month before the OP 7 Pro launched
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You don't have to believe me you can go back and look at the history of the sales. It's there. Believe what you will, I'm not trying to convince you of anything just tell you what I got for mine and what they were going for. Man, there is always someone that just don't believe something and makes a mountain out of a mole hill. just combats what anyone says. If you cant afford the $50 to buy the 12gb over the 8gb then don't but your argument was the same thing people made about 8gb 18 months ago with the OP5 8gb. Now most flagships have 8gb. ROFL and never said anyone NEEDED 12gb. Learn to read instead of interjecting.
Also, you can always find phones cheaper then swappa but there is a reason you buy on swappa, low risk of getting a phone that is locked down from people owing money on them that you would have pay before you can use. Oh and the fees for selling my phones usually run about $25 or less.
Edit... I just took a peek and a mint 8gb OP6 on Swappa are still going for $400 and that's only the 128gb one, not the 256gb one which had been selling on average for about $50 more then the 128gb model, 3 Months after the 7 pro launched. After the first month a new phone is out it usually reduces a bit. The AVERAGE sold price of the OP6 256gb was $450ish a month before the OP 7 Pro launched
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Keep dreaming lol on ur 8gb is need it. 8gb is not needed and nope. Most flagship in the USA dont have 8gb. Pixel 3 has 4gb. Pixel 4 will have 6gb. Lg phones has 8gb, iphones 4gb. Only samsung is pushing their 8gb and 12gb mostly because of their ui and DEX CAPABILITY. Oneplus is an oversee comoany working to get the market to US and only exclusive to tmobile.
Chinese market buy base in spec reason why samsung has been releasing phone with higher ram capability exclusive to chinese market in the past and why all those over see brand care about spec and full screen display so much...thats what sells.
I have a pixel 2xl 4gb and can still have open 12apps in the background what more u need.
If it make u happy 8gb ram. Having 5 different game in the background which u NEED to play at the same time. Plus 15 apps in the background to proof 8gb is needed go ahead. Lmao
The point is if someone has a 8gb or 6gb version of 7 pro they will not notice a different in multitasking . If it is a person like u trying to proof someone u do of course will max out the ram running 5 games and 15 apps then tell everyone "see. 8gb is needed".
Stop ur bs 6gb will be good for all 2019 2020. 8gb is just a bonus. 12gb even for $50 is just for show.
Last year, when I traded in my Galaxy S21 Ultra to get an unlocked Galaxy S22 Ultra on Samsung.com, I got a $1,000 trade-in pre-order deal, which meant I only paid about $250 for my Galaxy Ultra S22. The S23 series was just announced, so I looked at the Samsung site to see what trade-in deals they had for an unlocked S23 Ultra. Pretty underwhelming. Only $500 for an S22 Ultra, which would bring the cost to about $700. Sure, you get 512 GB for the price of 256 GB, but I don't really care about that (256 GB is plenty for me). If I could upgrade to S23 Ultra for about $250 to $300, I'd pre-order it in a heartbeat, but not at $700.
Bummer! (I know, first-world "problem"... ).
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Last year, when I traded in my Galaxy S21 Ultra to get an unlocked Galaxy S22 Ultra on Samsung.com, I got a $1,000 trade-in pre-order deal, which meant I only paid about $250 for my Galaxy Ultra S22. The S23 series was just announced, so I looked at the Samsung site to see what trade-in deals they had for an unlocked S23 Ultra. Pretty underwhelming. Only $500 for an S22 Ultra, which would bring the cost to about $700. Sure, you get 512 GB for the price of 256 GB, but I don't really care about that (256 GB is plenty for me). If I could upgrade to S23 Ultra for about $250 to $300, I'd pre-order it in a heartbeat, but not at $700.
Bummer! (I know, first-world "problem"... ).
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If you're ordering from the US, there's an additional $500 instant discount, not sure if this is available in other countries or, how long the offer is in effect.
I guess it's Samsung's way of pushing people to pull the trigger, FOMO on the $500 instant discount. Yeah, I agree, those trade in offers on their own are pathetic, you're better off checking out a carrier model vs unlocked direct from Samsung.
If you want 12GB RAM, moving up to the 512GB (or 1TB) storage option is necessary, as the 256GB storage option only has 8GB RAM.
No kidding. This really pissed me off. I thought I had missed something. Now not so sure I will switch up.
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If you're ordering from the US, there's an additional $500 instant discount, not sure if this is available in other countries or, how long the offer is in effect.
I guess it's Samsung's way of pushing people to pull the trigger, FOMO on the $500 instant discount. Yeah, I agree, those trade in offers on their own are pathetic, you're better off checking out a carrier model vs unlocked direct from Samsung.
If you want 12GB RAM, moving up to the 512GB (or 1TB) storage option is necessary, as the 256GB storage option only has 8GB RAM.
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Where is the $500 instant discount
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Where is the $500 instant discount
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It'll be applied once you select color/storage/trade-in. (on unlocked models only, you'll see the message right above where you select Yes/No for trade-in). The carrier models have a different trade-in allowance, you'll see different messaging in the same spot.
You'll see the pre-tax price at the bottom of the screen before you check out.
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It'll be applied once you select color/storage/trade-in. (on unlocked models only, you'll see the message right above where you select Yes/No for trade-in). The carrier models have a different trade-in allowance, you'll see different messaging in the same spot.
You'll see the pre-tax price at the bottom of the screen before you check out.
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It's the same $500 trade in price that they're referring as "total instant credit". There's no additional $500 discount other than the trade in discount reflected in the pre tax price.
it is really amusing for me to read about people complaining about things as op does, I have always paid the full price for all my devices, looking for those trade in, or signing never ending contracts looks to me like a pain the ass, better, you pay for your phone, walk out of the store, and that's it
It's not a $500 instant discount. I'd get a $500 trade-in discount for my Galaxy S22 Ultra to get an unlocked Galaxy S23 Ultra straight from Samsung. That's way worse than last year, when I got $1,000 to trade in my Galaxy S21 Ultra to get the Galaxy S22 Ultra. I'd have to pay about $700 now to trade in my Galaxy S22 Ultra for the S23 Ultra. That's simply not worth it to me. Had it been $300 or so, like last year, I would have done it, but not $700. Ah well, would have been nice, but my S22 Ultra is still a great phone.
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It's the same $500 trade in price that they're referring as "total instant credit". There's no additional $500 discount other than the trade in discount reflected in the pre tax price.
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Yeah, we're talking about the same thing,$500 + whatever device you're trading in for an unlocked model.
I'm guessing the $500 instant credit isn't going to be around much longer, if at all, past the pre-order period that ends on 2/17/2023.
My apologies if my choice of words led anyone to believe there was any other additional $500 discount.
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it is really amusing for me to read about people complaining about things as op does, I have always paid the full price for all my devices, looking for those trade in, or signing never ending contracts looks to me like a pain the ass, better, you pay for your phone, walk out of the store, and that's it
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I'm curious what you do with your older phones if you're not trading them in. Samsung for the most part (not including this year) offered great values for trade ins in good working condition which means less headaches and hassle which is normally the case when you try to sell it yourself. Unless you're the exception and rock multiple phones as your daily driver.
winoles said:
it is really amusing for me to read about people complaining about things as op does, I have always paid the full price for all my devices, looking for those trade in, or signing never ending contracts looks to me like a pain the ass, better, you pay for your phone, walk out of the store, and that's it
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What never-ending contracts? This isn't about contracts, simply the phone itself. I'm specifically talking about buying an unlocked phone straight from Samsung, not tied to any carrier. That's basically the online version of "pay for your phone, walk out the store, and that's it" like you do. Use it with any carrier. I, for one, prefer to pay as little as possible for a phone, so if I can get a great trade-in discount like last year, I'm all in.
I was simply comparing this year's S23U trade-in offer to last year's S22U, and it's way worse than last year. Last year, I got way more for my phone as a trade-in than I would ever be able to get selling it on Craig's List or OfferUp. That's definitely not the case this year. I'll hang on to my S22 Ultra longer, which is totally fine with me.
you got it wrong, I spoke in general, about you, I was referring about the cumbersome procedure of sending the phone, waiting for them to judge for what ammount they assess it, etc. I just pay for the phone at the store and presto! , I never sell the phones I have used, I use them 2 or 3 years
yeah I`m with GoogleFI and I preordered through there, 600.00 instant discount and free upgrade to 512gb storage for the same price as the 256gb just like what samsung doing on there webiste, all I have too do is keep it activate on GooglefF for 120 days, so it was $635.99 total for the 512gb green color.
Edit: also the samsung phones on google fi are the unlocked versions.
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Last year, when I traded in my Galaxy S21 Ultra to get an unlocked Galaxy S22 Ultra on Samsung.com, I got a $1,000 trade-in pre-order deal, which meant I only paid about $250 for my Galaxy Ultra S22. The S23 series was just announced, so I looked at the Samsung site to see what trade-in deals they had for an unlocked S23 Ultra. Pretty underwhelming. Only $500 for an S22 Ultra, which would bring the cost to about $700. Sure, you get 512 GB for the price of 256 GB, but I don't really care about that (256 GB is plenty for me). If I could upgrade to S23 Ultra for about $250 to $300, I'd pre-order it in a heartbeat, but not at $700.
Bummer! (I know, first-world "problem"... ).
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Exactly my feelings and situation right now. Pathetic game by Samsung. I was waiting all these days for the launch and willingness to upgrade. With just $500 for my s22u this doesn't make a sense at all to switch. S22u is so fast that any faster won't matter. It clicks good images too. With 700 plus taxes its not a worthy upgrade. Had it been around 350 usd i would have jumped into the wagon
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Exactly my feelings and situation right now. Pathetic game by Samsung. I was waiting all these days for the launch and willingness to upgrade. With just $500 for my s22u this doesn't make a sense at all to switch. S22u is so fast that any faster won't matter. It clicks good images too. With 700 plus taxes its not a worthy upgrade. Had it been around 350 usd i would have jumped into the wagon
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What particularly irks me is that you get a higher trade-in discount for a previous-generation iPhone 13 Pro Max than their own Galaxy S22 Ultra. Awesome way to reward brand loyalty.
The S23 will be just like all other phones.. People will buy them. Then not long after haveing it, they will complain about how bad the camera is. Or O Samsung dropped the ball, this phone is no differnet than bla bla bla before it.. I prchase my S22 Ultra back in April of last year.. I paid in full $1400. It does what I need it to do, Call, Text, Surf, email.. That is all I need it for.. Unless the phone can do the following 1. Brush my teeth, 2. flush the toilet, or 3. cook me dinner.. I will not be purchasing a new phone until at least this one dies.
BTW Iphones are like Toyota's they hold their value.. Samsung is like American cars. Pay high price, then watch the value drop, one you leave the store.
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The S23 will be just like all other phones.. People will buy them. Then not long after haveing it, they will complain about how bad the camera is. Or O Samsung dropped the ball, this phone is no differnet than bla bla bla before it.. I prchase my S22 Ultra back in April of last year.. I paid in full $1400. It does what I need it to do, Call, Text, Surf, email.. That is all I need it for.. Unless the phone can do the following 1. Brush my teeth, 2. flush the toilet, or 3. cook me dinner.. I will not be purchasing a new phone until at least this one dies.
BTW Iphones are like Toyota's they hold their value.. Samsung is like American cars. Pay high price, then watch the value drop, one you leave the store.
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totally agree with you, even my beloved galaxy note 7 performed very well after 4 years of use, when somebody stole it from my son, the things is, some people have unrealistic expectations about the latest premium devices, I try to get all the pertinent info before buying , I have had Sammsung devices since the S3, after, I moved to the note series, now I returned to the S, just because the ultra model is the new note
Watching this thread, looking for best deal??? Yeah, Samsung is not giving any good deals when I looked. Better yet, I have tmobile, when I went to see what trade in was for my s22 ultra was. unbelievable $150!!!!! Are they nuts??????
Ken
Yep not a very good deal on Samsung website. Even with my perkspot discount I will end up paying around $700 for 512 GB. But then I saw email from my carrier, Google Fi. They are giving me 512 GB version for $600 plus $300 trade-in value for Galaxy S22 Ultra. So, I guess it's pretty good deal for me through Fi. In the end I'll only end up paying $300.
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Watching this thread, looking for best deal??? Yeah, Samsung is not giving any good deals when I looked. Better yet, I have tmobile, when I went to see what trade in was for my s22 ultra was. unbelievable $150!!!!! Are they nuts??????
Ken
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That's why, if it still works, and if the S23 does not have anything breath taking comepared to the S22. Then why in the world would people want to get a new phone.
Can't get the 512GB version in Canada and it's a toss up between an s23U and a 7P both with 512GiB.
Thinking about browsing auction/swappa for one, but for a new one:
wondering if $916USD (1260CA) is a fair price or at least at cost for this phone? There would be extra import+tax imposed to get it here, probably something like 15% total cost. Shipping is only about $30~40.
Is it worth it for the cost?
Yes, 512 is needed. Some of us love music onboard <3
Ok, let me predict the answers. You posted it in P7P thread= answers will be like "get Pixel, its okay"
You'll get absolutely same answer in S23 thread with "get samsung its okay"
Every phone have advantages and disadvantages and choice depends only on your needs)
No, I'm checking list price at current market value to determine if it's too much cost to get it imported as it's listed as new.
You know, so as to not getting ripped off.
Anything else is unnecessary.
so around thousand for 512 right ? i think that would be fine if it still within your budget.
in my country, where google doesnt sell it officially, with sh*tty government's tax scheme and reseller fee, even 256GB would cost us $1200-1300 (i bought it still tho ) same money that get me my 1TB S23U. Again, no regret.