Why did Samsung and Verizon squash the 512GB model for Verizon.
Why is Samsung so pathetic when it comes to memory. My S10+ has 1TB of memory, 512GB is lame for a flagship, WTF are they thinking forcing Verizon customers into 128GB ?
cyko said:
Why did Samsung and Verizon squash the 512GB model for Verizon.
Why is Samsung so pathetic when it comes to memory. My S10+ has 1TB of memory, 512GB is lame for a flagship, WTF are they thinking forcing Verizon customers into 128GB ?
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Same for T-mobile... They have the unlocked 512 model which is the only option now.
There are talks that suggest this may be the last of the Note series
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Probably didn't sell very well since you have expandable storage with either model.
Sammy over extended themselves with their lame fold technology and dissed Note power users (again) as the tune down starting with the 10+.
This isn't going to help any.
Lousy, insane Samsung marketing strikes again
Give up the blackhole fold and pump up the Note Sammy... or feel the sting of the murder hornet power users.
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True to T-Mobile’s press release that was sent out a few days ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is now officially up for pre-order online. The latest Samsung’s phablet (hey, the word is in the dictionary now), the leather-bound Note 3 will set customers back a cool $200 initially, with $21 monthly payments spanning across 24 months. Of course, you could always just scrounge up some change from your couch cushions and pay the full $704 straight up, but you’ll need to do a lot of digging.
Keep in mind that this is an actual honest to goodness pre-order, not some kind of generic signup page. This means you’ll be paying for the phone right now, while T-Mobile’s official release date for the Note 3 is currently set for Wednesday, October 2nd. Something tells me this is going to be one of their bigger releases, so you might want to get the jump ahead of time.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs
Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 processor
5.7-inch display Super AMOLED 1080p display
3GB of RAM
32GB internal storage (with micro SD card slot)
3,200mAh battery
13MP/2MP cameras (4K video recording)
NFC
WiFi Calling
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
International frequency bands
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Looking to upgrade from my OnePlus One. Currently considering the Note 8 or an S8+ (although wanting to wait and see what happens with the Pixel XL 2, Mi Mix 2, and maybe even the iPhone 8 (or X, whatever it'll be called)).
I played with the Note 8 in a shop and it was fine, but as I'd like to save some cash am considering the 128gb/6gb ram version of the S8+. Note 8 is about $1600 NZ (although most pre-orders come with an 128gb or 256gb microSD card, wireless charger and sometimes additional things like a speaker or powerbank) where as I can find an S8+ 128gb/6gb version for $1144. My understanding is that the G9550 is either a China or Hong Kong version. Does that mean any issues with using Google apps or getting Google Play going? Would that also mean any issues with future OS updates?
Or should I pay even less and just go for a regular S8+ for around $1000 NZ? I'm a pretty basic phone user nowadays. Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Spotify , social apps and running the DJI Go 4 app for my Mavic.
Cheers for the feedback.
Post_Modern_Human said:
Looking to upgrade from my OnePlus One. Currently considering the Note 8 or an S8+ (although wanting to wait and see what happens with the Pixel XL 2, Mi Mix 2, and maybe even the iPhone 8 (or X, whatever it'll be called)).
I played with the Note 8 in a shop and it was fine, but as I'd like to save some cash am considering the 128gb/6gb ram version of the S8+. Note 8 is about $1600 NZ (although most pre-orders come with an 128gb or 256gb microSD card, wireless charger and sometimes additional things like a speaker or powerbank) where as I can find an S8+ 128gb/6gb version for $1144. My understanding is that the G9550 is either a China or Hong Kong version. Does that mean any issues with using Google apps or getting Google Play going? Would that also mean any issues with future OS updates?
Or should I pay even less and just go for a regular S8+ for around $1000 NZ? I'm a pretty basic phone user nowadays. Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, Spotify , social apps and running the DJI Go 4 app for my Mavic.
Cheers for the feedback.
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I have zero complaints with my S8+ 4GB Snapdragon version. 4GB is enough to make the phone fast. The Note 8 being a grand is absurd to me.
6Gb is amazing when you use many apps simultaneously. It's smooth and quick.
Have used S8 and 4gb isn't bad but 6gb is amazing.
If your not going to root the phone, so far I think the G9550 is the best model. Dual Sim, 128gb storage, 6gb ram, more coverage on cell bands than all the others it seems. I have travelled all over US and EU and with my US T-Mobile account I have internet everywhere. Even in the US I have better coverage than I had with my US based Samsung S7 which I attribute to the large list of supported radio bands.
I am not a pro at this, so I am open to someone correcting any of my assumptions.
I feel it is downgrade more than upgrade
Weird how some regions it’s 8GB of ram. 12GB here.
Is ram that big of a deal? Isn’t 8GB enough?
In germany we get the exynos one... Baddest cpu ever...
Goku1992 said:
In germany we get the exynos one... Baddest cpu ever...
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How much ram do you have in Germany ?
Exynos 12gb/256gb for Europe or 12gb/512gb with support dual sim
Think we have the 8gb ram Version... But battery life is **** with the exynos also throttling so much. We have hot weather in germany now and my friends s20+ is running hot without gaming... He tried factory reset and swapping the device nothing helps.
Are you sure you're not looking at the regular Note 20? The Note 20 Ultra in the US and Europe shows 12 GB RAM.
Yes , it is note 20 ultrs
LTE models of Note 20 Ultra comes with 8gb ram only , it is available in regions that don't sell 5g models like Egypt
Where have you seen the Note 20 Ultra with only 8Gb RAM? I think you have misread this somewhere!
Only the Regular Note 20 has 8Gb.
Would be interesting if you could show a link to what you've found.
EDIT: Ah you are in Egypt. That still sucks, I hope you get it cheaper though?
apprentice said:
Where have you seen the Note 20 Ultra with only 8Gb RAM? I think you have misread this somewhere!
Only the Regular Note 20 has 8Gb.
Would be interesting if you could show a link to what you've found.
EDIT: Ah you are in Egypt. That still sucks, I hope you get it cheaper though?
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Samsung sell it in Egypt for about 1320 $ 256 8gb ram
This really irritates me. Bad enough that it’s not snapdragon. But knocking off 4gb too. And no 5G. Yet the same price
E9825 12/256 to SD865+ 12/256 is just fine for me lol
Honestly if I had the Note 10 + I would not be upgrading. Its just not enough of a leap in my opinion. Especially so with the hampered device in your area.
apprentice said:
Where have you seen the Note 20 Ultra with only 8Gb RAM? I think you have misread this somewhere!
Only the Regular Note 20 has 8Gb.
Would be interesting if you could show a link to what you've found.
EDIT: Ah you are in Egypt. That still sucks, I hope you get it cheaper though?
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Yeah, if you look on Samsung's site at the Spec Sheet, the Ultra 5G models have 12GB, but Ultra LTE Models only have 8GB. Not sure why, but it's there on their site. Well, ONLY the Ultra 5G models have 12GB, the rest are stuck at 8.
Thankfully, I'm getting a 12GB version.
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Yeah, if you look on Samsung's site at the Spec Sheet, the Ultra 5G models have 12GB, but Ultra LTE Models only have 8GB. Not sure why, but it's there on their site. Well, ONLY the Ultra 5G models have 12GB, the rest are stuck at 8.
Thankfully, I'm getting a 12GB version.
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I played with the N20 Ultra and I can't see a reason to upgrade. Even the 120hz comes on when it wants and you cant use the highest resolution with the 120hz. I will wait until next year when they get the bugs out. And whatever you do.. DON'T BUY THE NOTE 20. Doesn't make sense to spend $1000 on 1080 screen with no SD card..just a waste.
My carrier just messaged me about their offer for all new Galaxy S22 models with 200€ off from the retail price for S22/S22+ and 250€ off for the S22 Ultra + free Galaxy Buds Pros. With this the S22 Ultra 128GB 5G model would be 1049€, 256GB 5G model 1149€ and the 512GB 5G model 1249€ (all of these are available for interest free payments up to 3 years and the phones are not being bootloader/carrier locked). Is this actually a good offer or should I pass it given that I live in the EU and the model I would get is going to be Exynos 2200 device anyway (which is most likely going to be not as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant)?
Hard to say with zero user feedback. Samsung has been having issues with many of their variable rate displays as are most of the manufacturers using this technology.
Right off the get there's no SD card so you better get the 512gb variant. The spen is in an awkward side unless you're a lefty.
You might want the larger Plus size if you want screen real estate to play with.
The Snapdragon question and what the heat sink differences might be if any will be only fully answered in the future.
Samsung should have another flagship release this fall. Personally the S22U isn't giving me any tangible incentives to own it over my N10+'s. Not even a wash; the tradeoffs outweigh the benefits for me.
The N20U was a close and tougher call to make.
2023 may be a better year to buy. I'm pacing it for 2023-2024 if I like what I see.
Both the N10+ and the N20U can be had at good prices. Used and new ones are available but be careful if you do as there's a lot of scamming is going on. The N10+ is still a great phone and both these Notes support up to 1tb of V30 rated storage. The new N10+'s come loaded with 10, the N20U's likely 11. I'm not concerned with updates but if you are factor that in; the N10+'s limit is Android 12, the N20U's is 13 maybe 14(?) I think.
Sincci said:
My carrier just messaged me about their offer for all new Galaxy S22 models with 200€ off from the retail price for S22/S22+ and 250€ off for the S22 Ultra + free Galaxy Buds Pros. With this the S22 Ultra 128GB 5G model would be 1049€, 256GB 5G model 1149€ and the 512GB 5G model 1249€ (all of these are available for interest free payments up to 3 years and the phones are not being bootloader/carrier locked). Is this actually a good offer or should I pass it given that I live in the EU and the model I would get is going to be Exynos 2200 device anyway (which is most likely going to be not as good as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant)?
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I would say it depends on which device you come from.. If you currently have a Note 20 Ultra or S21 Ultra, I would wait a bit before committing. Last year I actually went from Note 20 Ultra to S21 Ultra (I know, stupid), and I regretted it at first but then loved it. If you are coming from an older device, then yeah go for it.
Samsung if offering pretty good trade-in deals in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend, which means I could basically upgrade my 256 GB S21 Ultra to a 256 GB S22 Ultra for $299, with a free Watch4 to boot! I already have a Watch3, so if I sold the Watch4, it would effectively be a $150 or so upgrade.
Not a bad deal at all. I'm tempted to do it, but I wanted to see if you guys feel it would be worth it. I really like my S21 Ultra and Watch3, and I don't have any issues with either of them. I don't really care about the S Pen (perhaps I should?), but having a best-in-class camera is critical to me. I don't have any complaints, really, about my S21 Ultra, but I'd be open to spending $300 or so if there are some serious improvements in the camera and/or other areas.
Would you say this deal is worth the upgrade? Or should I just stick with my S21 Ultra for now, and wait for whatever the S23 series will bring?
Thanks!
--Ron
I used S21Ultra and now I'm using S22ultra. I do regret every day for my decision. S21U is way better than S22U.
The only option which is better is zoom. Zoom is clearer than S21U. But I don't think you're gonna use the zoom much.
S22U camera performance is not satisfying at all compared to the price tag and S21U. I thought the Korean version has a problem and bought the US version. But both are the same.
Gaming(PUBG) performance on S21U is also better. Battery performance is also better on S21U.
If you love S-Pen and 100x clearer zoom, then go for S22U. Otherwise, it doesn't worth buying.
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Samsung if offering pretty good trade-in deals in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend, which means I could basically upgrade my 256 GB S21 Ultra to a 256 GB S22 Ultra for $299, with a free Watch4 to boot! I already have a Watch3, so if I sold the Watch4, it would effectively be a $150 or so upgrade.
Not a bad deal at all. I'm tempted to do it, but I wanted to see if you guys feel it would be worth it. I really like my S21 Ultra and Watch3, and I don't have any issues with either of them. I don't really care about the S Pen (perhaps I should?), but having a best-in-class camera is critical to me. I don't have any complaints, really, about my S21 Ultra, but I'd be open to spending $300 or so if there are some serious improvements in the camera and/or other areas.
Would you say this deal is worth the upgrade? Or should I just stick with my S21 Ultra for now, and wait for whatever the S23 series will bring?
Thanks!
--Ron
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As of right now, based on your "requirements" no, not worth it for you. IT will be in the near future with software upgrades, though.
If you do the trade, you might spend a couple months complaining and regretting it. but in the long run is so very worth it.
>> It will be in the near future with software upgrades, though.
Can you give some examples of this? What are issues now which should be corrected in software updates? It's tricky to buy something based on promised future enhancements or features.
Also, I'm wondering how much I'd actually use the S Pen, since I've never been a Note user. I'd love to hear from other S22 Ultra users without any prior Note experience how (if?) they use the S Pen with the S22 Ultra and how they're liking that.
Well, I took the plunge and ordered the Galaxy S22 Ultra (unlocked, black, 256 GB) on Samsung.com, taking advantage of their Memorial Day special: $1,000 trade-in for Galaxy S21 Ultra plus a free 40mm Watch4. In total it came to $284 (after an additional employer-related $15 off). I'm planning to sell the Watch4, so ultimately this upgrade will cost me about $100-$120. Not bad, not bad at all.
I'll probably post my impressions of the S22 Ultra with S Pen, coming from S21 Ultra, in this forum later.
--Ron
dutch_in_seattle said:
Well, I took the plunge and ordered the Galaxy S22 Ultra (unlocked, black, 256 GB) on Samsung.com, taking advantage of their Memorial Day special: $1,000 trade-in for Galaxy S21 Ultra plus a free 40mm Watch4. In total it came to $284 (after an additional employer-related $15 off). I'm planning to sell the Watch4, so ultimately this upgrade will cost me about $100-$120. Not bad, not bad at all.
I'll probably post my impressions of the S22 Ultra with S Pen, coming from S21 Ultra, in this forum later.
--Ron
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Also in the Seattle area here who did the trade in from the S21U during the pre-order deals. No regrets here, works just as well with my Watch 3. It terms of day to day stuff, you won't really notice an upgrade. The camera itself isn't very different either, with the 10x looking better. I personally use GCam for everything and it's been working well.