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Thinking about picking up the S7 but coming from a note 3 I can't imagine going down to a 5.1 inch screen. I'm hesitant to buy the edge version because I feel like the phone cannot be protected nearly as well as other phones. I take great care of my phones and they all stay in otterbox defenders but they don't make defender cases for the edge. Basically all that glass exposed on the side is scary to me. Looking for other folks opinions and thoughts.
Chris
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Not concerned my friend has the edge s6 and he always breaks his screens doesn't use a protector or case and his screen is emaculate. Will put a protector on and a case so think ikk be OK
Just use a standard film protector, cheap and they apply well if you take your time.
There is a major difference with the "edge" phones and regular flat plane, and that's the touch response is muted on edge phones. You have to intentionally press, whereas on a flat screen like the s6, you can touch with feather light presses. I know somebody has experienced this too, and it's not just me.... I guess if anyone else has had this too they can let me know and hit the thanks button...
I've honestly never had any major touch responsiveness issues with the edge. And I've owned the s6 edge and edge plus. You just have to make sure you aren't tapping the bezel area.
Thanks for the responses. I'm mostly concerned about side impacts. If my current N3 took a hit too the side it's protected. I know there are threads on this but can you guys suggest S6 cases that work well to calm my nerves haha
Surely a reputable case company that has an s6 will also offer one for the s7
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I think it fared just as well as we thought it would. It's pretty durable and scratch resistant but not shatterproof, that's for sure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU8S_BjByKU
Looks like we're still dealing with GG4 here.
Thanks. I've been waiting for this
Fair play to the iPhone, that is one hardy piece of kit. As for the S7, given the amount of glass it has externally, it did about as well as I would have expected. Personally, I'd prefer the back to be aluminium rather than glass, but there is no doubt it wouldn't have looked as nice. I'm going to have a silicon cover on mine, so would hope the only likely drops will result in no issues at all. Then again, I can count the amount of times I have dropped phones on less than one hand in the last five years.
That's disappointing. The S6 edge did a bit better back in the day?
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That's disappointing. The S6 edge did a bit better back in the day?
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To be fair, you can't take one test like that and compare it directly to another device in a similar test and say one is conclusively better, or at least not from a single test anyway. There are numerous factors which could make a massive difference. Simple fortune on how the device lands for example could be the difference between a cracked screen and a few scratches. Look at the iPhone 6s+ screen in that test for example, it didn't break at all despite all those tests. Yet I remember seeing another drop test on exactly the same device which resulted in a cracked screen on the second drop from head height. There are simply too many factors involved.
That said, the flat glass on the back of the S6 does strike me as being more resilient, purely due to the shape and the fact it would be more difficult to make contact with the ground on a drop. The metal surround would invariably make contact first.
The 6S is indestructible lol. In any case, the Edge fared far better than I thought it would.
GG4 on the back glass and GG5 on the front https://youtu.be/D_bB5fnN7Jk
I really wish Samsung would do what Motorolo did a few years ago and let you build the phone to your liking. Ok I want an aluminum back, 8 cores, 8gb or Ram, etc and it cost this much....
I have never been a fan of the glass backs. I throw mine in a case right away for protection so could care less about it being pretty... I want it to be durable... I mean I did just shell out a lot of money for it and I want it to LAST!!!
Talking about that video above, I have always found it amazing that anyone would keep their phone in their back pocket. Absolute stupidity.
There wouldn't be wireless charging if no glass back? Or maybe Samsung Pay? Aluminum back would be a conductor. The s7 edge is rather bigger than the s6/edge so there's more surface area for damage and any point of strike will have a higher chance of cracking. The phone did really good I'd say....
Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy S9+ feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Feels really good in the hand, even with a case. Top screen can be a bit hard to reach but I knew what I was getting into and love the design.
In fact, S8/+ feel much better in the hand
S9/+ has sharper edges and it is not too good
You can refer to phonarena comparison between the 9s and the 8s
As a samsung fan I do not like this move from samsung even if it was to reduce screen cracks or strengthen the Aluminum
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I agree with the comment above about it being a step backward from the S8+ in feel. The edges are a bit sharp (not "cut you" sharp but you can feel them) but that's just more motivation to use a case. It is so far my only complaint, other than it being virtually impossible to get super-slo-mo to work exactly when you want it to.
I'm coming from the Note 8 and I love how easier it is for me to handle it with one hand. You wouldn't think 4mm in height, 1mm in width and sliver thinner would make a difference, but in my case it does. The hardest adjustment for me has been the placement of the fingerprint scanner. I kept reaching up by the flash for it, lol.
Build quality feels really good in hand, but struggling to use it with one hand.
It's a solid device. Moving FROM s7 edge, I find s9+ a bit heavy and bulky. Well, getting used to the beast.
Feels solid.
I wish that the FP sensor was a bit further away from the camera.
A bit heavy after a couple of hours of web surfing.
Got to be careful not to grab the B-Button when picking it up, or hit it while using the camera.
Gear VR is a reasonable weight, and worthwhile.
Included earphones could be more comfortable, considering their over $100 value.
I'm coming from an s7, and I'm off to using the home button to orient the phone in the dark. With it gone I struggle to get it the right way round, I'm sure I'll get used to it though.....
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Coming from the S6 which was a lot less comfortable to hold than the S7, my S9+ feels really good in my normal sized hands. I can still one hand almost everything I do which was quite a surprise, even without the one hand mode.
im coming from s8 plus and yeah i was a little bit worried about the sharp edges, they was far more confy on my s8 plus than on the s9 plus, but anyways i will put case on it
Im coming from s7 edge. Hesitated about the FP position but my s7edge got smashed by a car so it was a bit more easy decision to make.
Phone feels solid, hate the Bixby button, wish it could be mapped to another function without openning Bixby first.
Intelligent Scan works quite well so I would miss the convinient FP on Home Button too much.
I'm In Vietnam, the phone shipped with a flex plastic clear cover inside the box. Nice.
I am giving 1 star for the ergonomics. It is incredibly slippery and difficult to hold compared to the S8/S8+. It is shocking because S8/S8+ was perhaps the most comfortable phones to hold for their sizes. The S9+'s frame is not flush with the back and front glasses which makes you feel like you are holding a wire. And the new matte coating makes even that middle frame more slippery. Overall the phone is incredibly uncomforatable to hold.
I don't know if anyone brought it up but I haven't had a single rejected fingerprint scan since I got the phone. It use to be a daily occurrence on my note 8, s8 plus, s7 edge etc...
currently on an OPX, i haven't really used the S9+ (still need to setup) but, i get the feeling using one handed means my finger may crush the pop socket. 1 handed use is absolutely paramount in today's world.
Hi all.
Sorry my first post on reddit so hoping it is correct
Im thinking about buying the Oneplus 7T pro Mclarn. But I have read some posts about the round edges on the screen.
Are you tired of it?
Thanks!
Regards Daniel
Nope
No. They don't bother me even after ~3 months of use. Wouldn't mind them even when the time comes for a replacement. But I'd prefer a flat normal display if it was offered.
No.
No.
I was very annoyed by the rounded edges on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge but I barely notice the edges on the OnePlus 7 Pro.
I thought they were going to annoy me initially but to be honest, I don't even notice them anymore.
Nope
Haven't even noticed after a few months...
I consider myself round edges hater. It's just stupit. I wish the screen was normal.
That being said, the display is just too good... I'm unable to get annoyed by the round edges when everything else is just so good.
My main problem with the edges is the issues finding a working screen protector. Whitestone dome was tend to break on Pixel 2 XL even if i treated the phone very carefully.
I was sure OP7's rounded edges will cause problems, but luckily enough, Whitestone dome glass on this phone holds fantastic. No flaws whatsoever!
YES ! It's horrible! And the phone has round corners too ! That it's ugly too.
Yes and I find it pointless. Just as pointless as curved screens.
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YES ! It's horrible! And the phone has round corners too ! That it's ugly too.
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Yeah I'd be happy to see this trend go away and return to 16:9 display where all content scales correctly.
I'm Happy with edge to edge screen. NO to curved screen. Also a smaller phone/screen. Trend it's going to 7" screen. That's to much! Phone do not fit in any pocket.
A LED, like a thin line, on one side or both sides to signal notification, ..
Maybe to implement the new model of battery which it will be smaller and light weight.
I hate the rounded corner and edges. I'm going to get the 7T when they get TWRP working for it.
I love it, it gives a much smoother feeling. I reached the point , that I'm even looking for rounded corners in the apps, but unfortunately there's no always choice. Firefox, dialer, contacts.., etc look so "not matching" with the phone, with the sharp corners. I wish I could be able to make my own apps and rom too
I also thought at the first time, that it's not nice, like an old tv, that had this rounded corners and I was afraid that it gives that oldschool feeling, but I was wrong, saying after few months.
Didn't take long before I ordered a rear case. Found it uncomfortable without.
I think it makes large phones feel smaller and elegant
So no, I like it
I'm good with it, good thing as I'll hang on to it for a while
Personally not a fan of the rounded edges, but I'm fine with it relative to damned notches. I refuse to buy any phone with a notch and am glad to see that trend generally leaving.
Sad to see hole punches sticking around and made the choice to get the 7T Pro much easier (than waiting for the hole smacked 8).
Yes, I'm not a fan at all, it interferes with the way I like to hold the phone. I got used to them and now only sporadically I have issues with accidental touches etc., but I would prefer them to go away.
Definitely no longer a dealbreaker, because I love the phone otherwise, but annoyance nonetheless.
For those who are interested?
I've had the Flip 4 for almost 24 hours, and can say for me, the crease is definitely less noticable compared to my Flip 3.
Less of a dip in the fold area when running your finger up and down the screen
Hmm, I hadn't actually really looked at the crease yet (still setting up all my apps etc) but the fact I hadn't noticed it is probably a good sign!
Now that I compare them side by side, the crease does look and feel smaller. Not sure if its because of the old one being a little more 'worn in' but still. Nice.
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For those who are interested?
I've had the Flip 4 for almost 24 hours, and can say for me, the crease is definitely less noticable compared to my Flip 3.
Less of a dip in the fold area when running your finger up and down the screen
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My Flip4 crease is much less noticable compared to my Flip3. Yay!
I have forgotten that the crease was even there
Just got mine, crease is a non issue for me. Love the form factor, may never go back to full size... Unless phone doesn't hold up
My flip 3 was only about a month old, so I think it's a good comparison. The flip 4 is much less noticable when looking at it, and much less perceptible when sliding my finger over it. Much improved!
Àgree. I never had a Flip before to compare vs older generations but after 15 minutes of use... i dont notice it, only when the display is off tbh.
I'll go with this. I despised the idea of flips until recently I got the z4. Head on you can't even see it. And after a couple days I can brush over it and don't even pay any mind to it.
It is unnatural and sickening scrolling face book at a 90 degree angle though