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Samsung Galaxy S8 · S8+ |OT| - Available April 21, 2017

Radec

Member
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Hands-on Previews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hpPFnUPk-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7PWih2PQPQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhoyPn2_O0M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRVIr2WdmuI


Reviews:

The Verge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2NY2-FO35c

Android Authority
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up6wM0EBcVk

Android Central
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxFBBc-oKeo

CNET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdB5njJHxPM

Tech Radar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRvkJgfr5tw

Phone Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmgKldWTR-A

Battery Test
https://youtu.be/C3K-OyQXZ-0

Size Comparison
 
I'm really excited for it and can't wait till it arrives.

Few questions for those getting it or that have had hands-on time with it in any capacity:

  • You guys getting cases or screen protectors? I think I'm personally not getting either of those, to let the massive screen have its full effect going. I'll probably slap a pop-socket on the back, and let the insurance kick in should anything happen.
  • Anyone know more about the selfie brightness thing being used here ? The phone doesn't have a front-flash right? I'm worried that's just some white-filter type thing that will make pics just look faded and over-exposed. Or whether it's a totally separate, 3rd party app.
  • How water-proof is this phone? Can you take pics with it while it's completely submerged underwater and swimming?
 
I'm really excited for it and can't wait till it arrives.

Few questions for those getting it or that have had hands-on time with it in any capacity:

  • You guys getting cases or screen protectors? I think I'm personally not getting either of those, to let the massive screen have its full effect going. I'll probably slap a pop-socket on the back, and let the insurance kick in should anything happen.
  • Anyone know more about the selfie brightness thing being used here The phone doesn't have a front-flash right? I'm worried that's just some white-filter type thing that will make pics just look faded and over-exposed. Or whether it's a totally separate, 3rd party app.
  • How water-proof is this phone? Can you take pics with while it's completely submerged underwater?

The only one I can answer is the one with the cases. I bought 2 but I don't even know if I will use them. Want to see what they look like first. My S7 was accidentally hit out of my hands and the back of it was destroyed, ever since then I put a case on my phone. But I may just go without one this time.
 

jrcbandit

Member
I'm really excited for it and can't wait till it arrives.

Few questions for those getting it or that have had hands-on time with it in any capacity:

  • You guys getting cases or screen protectors? I think I'm personally not getting either of those, to let the massive screen have its full effect going. I'll probably slap a pop-socket on the back, and let the insurance kick in should anything happen.
  • Anyone know more about the selfie brightness thing being used here ? The phone doesn't have a front-flash right? I'm worried that's just some white-filter type thing that will make pics just look faded and over-exposed. Or whether it's a totally separate, 3rd party app.
  • How water-proof is this phone? Can you take pics with it while it's completely submerged underwater and swimming?

Plastic screen protectors always feel horrible and I never found a decent tempered glass screen protector for the S7 Edge that would stay on when a case was also put on ;p. The curves of the S8 are different so I dunno if tempered glass screen protectors will work better?

You do realize that Insurance on these types of phones are a rip off? Usually like $8-12 a month plus a $150-200 deductible per incident.
Edit: Shop around for insurance. The Samsung Protection Plus plan for the S7 was a decent deal for the S7, not sure if it is the same for the S8. The deductible was only like $80 and the plan was $120 for 2 years.
 

StudioTan

Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Grrrrr, mine is sitting at the store, they called me to pick it up. When I got there they weren't able to set it up on the system yet, gotta go back tomorrow. Had it in my hands too :(
 

Lashley

Why does he wear the mask!?
S8+ looks so fucking nice. Shame my contract doesn't end until June.

What are some good screen protectors and cases for it though?
 

jm89

Member
Apparently review embargo ends tomorrow. I don't know what this embargo is supposed to achieve as we have people all over youtube reviewing every bit of the device.
 
Plastic screen protectors always feel horrible and I never found a decent tempered glass screen protector for the S7 Edge that would stay on when a case was also put on ;p. The curves of the S8 are different so I dunno if tempered glass screen protectors will work better?

You do realize that Insurance on these types of phones are a rip off? Usually like $8-12 a month plus a $150-200 deductible per incident.
Edit: Shop around for insurance. The Samsung Protection Plus plan for the S7 was a decent deal for the S7, not sure if it is the same for the S8. The deductible was only like $80 and the plan was $120 for 2 years.

Oh wow didn't realize that might be an option thanks. Honestly, even if I had a case and screen protector, I feel uncomfortable without insurance given how expensive these phones are.
 

vatstep

This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I'm getting an S8+. Hopefully I don't regret it when the Note 8 is released.

Toying with the idea of getting a case since it's such an expensive phone, but I'm hesitant since I've never used one before.
 
I'm getting an S8+. Hopefully I don't regret it when the Note 8 is released.

I was in the same boat, but I just accepted the fact that Note 8 will probably be stellar, but I'll have to skip it. I need a new phone now and can't wait around till Note 8 us revealed, then till wherever Sprint might get it.

Besides, it's not like S8 is chopped liver. :p
Hopefully it'll ride me over till Note 10 or something.
 

Bumhead

Banned
My early upgrade kicks in in May and I'm seriously contemplating an S8. Would be just my second non-Apple phone in 10 years.

At the risk of being that guy who derails the fuck out of the entire thread, is there anything I should know about switching from iPhone to the Galaxy range in particular?
 

lem0n

Member
Might upgrade from my cracked S7E to the S8+ once I build up the courage to buy it. So expensive
 

Izayoi

Banned
Beautiful thread. Beautiful phone. Horrible software.
??

Nougat is beautiful and smooth as butter, even on the S7. Are you referring to TouchWiz?

Those always feel weird on the back and start yellowing after a few months for me.
Do you smoke? I just got a clear one for the first time ever (normally I get a black case). I'm concerned about the yellowing...

Have an S4...upgrade to 7 edge or wait for 8? Decisions, decisions.
The 8 is out in just a few days... why not wait?
 

Sanjuro

Member
I have an S7 Edge... why should I upgrade...?

I have one too. It's a minimal upgrade from a power perspective. Screen looks beautiful and there is much more screen space.

Im going to miss the front fingerprint methinks though.

Sell it on Swappa.

I'll probably sell it on here or trade it in. Online markets are too weird lately for me.

I was trying to tie in the sex joke though. 😑
 

Izuna

Banned
UK GearVR deals, PM me when that happens.

Otherwise I hope you guys have lots of impressions ~~ particularly those coming from S7(edge)
 

BriGuy

Member
I got a spigen case that's black with gun metal trim. I think it will look pretty snazzy on the grey phone. It was like $15 too.
 

Lagamorph

Member
I'm in the UK so my S8+ should be arriving on Thursday direct from Samsung since I pre-ordered under their Upgrade Program.

Does anyone know if accessories pre-ordered direct from Samsung ship early too? I ordered the Clearview case to go with it but I've no idea if that'll come on Thursday or if I have to wait for the 28th for it. I don't want to go a week without a case.
 

Izayoi

Banned
I wasn't aware Samsung made any other software.

They should really just stick with their trashy additions in Teizen and BadaOS
When was the last time you actually used TouchWiz?

In Android 7, the changes from OEM are very subtle and it really is not as offensive as you are making it out to be.
 

Sanjuro

Member
TouchWiz might be arguably better than iOS at this point, but as an Android user I just rather use Nova.

Nova is available btw along with other launchers.
 
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