-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Samsung Galaxy S8 · S8+ |OT| - Available April 21, 2017
- Thread starter Radec
- Start date
Aztechnology
Member
Anyone?
the_batman
Banned
the last samsung phone i had was a note 4 and the build quality, design and everything compared to the S8+ is ridiculous.
Aztechnology
Member
Maybe I'll just hold onto it for a while after all. Not a significant enough upgrade for that price difference.
Me_Marcadet
Member
Reading online, it just seems like the YouTube app is a bit shit, don't know whether it can be helped without an update.
I'm not super impressed with the headphones by the way. They're plenty clear and I usually loathe in ear phones, but the ergonomics of these are all right, but there seems to be no bass whatsoever. Glad I didn't pay 100 for them. Free is good though (though I'd have much preferred gear VR).
I'm not super impressed with the headphones by the way. They're plenty clear and I usually loathe in ear phones, but the ergonomics of these are all right, but there seems to be no bass whatsoever. Glad I didn't pay 100 for them. Free is good though (though I'd have much preferred gear VR).
Chance Hale
Member
What's the sexiest case for the 8+? Have never used one before but I fucked my s7 edge up twice and I'm not ruining another beautiful phone lol.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
Have a look at a Caseology Parallax.
It's edges are actually level with the edges of the phone, so they're no longer exposed.
To the point where it's actually more difficult to access edge panels when swiping in, but I'll take that over unprotected edges on this phone any day.
I also had an S7E that I broke twice so I know that feel g lol, but it seems like the edges of the S8 are easier to protect and the most protective cases seem to reach up higher than S7E cases.
-ImaginaryInsider
Member
I was planning on waiting to upgrade my Nexus 6P for the Pixel 2, but this thread has me tempted to pull the trigger on S8+.
Decisions, decisions...
Decisions, decisions...
kn0wsk1lls
Member
I just went to the s8+ from 6p. The only thing I miss about it is the fingerprint scanner.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
Just tried the facial recognition.
It's so fast and simple.
You don't even need to have the phone dead in front of you. You can look at the phone with your head at a sideways angle and it will still unlock super quick. The phone can be facing upwards with the camera pointing above your head and it will still unlock.
I'm still quite literally bewildered at how pro reviewers were even trying to make out that you need two hands to use the scanner
It's so fast and simple.
You don't even need to have the phone dead in front of you. You can look at the phone with your head at a sideways angle and it will still unlock super quick. The phone can be facing upwards with the camera pointing above your head and it will still unlock.
I'm still quite literally bewildered at how pro reviewers were even trying to make out that you need two hands to use the scanner
the_batman
Banned
i don't trust the face scanner to be reliable... and it looks like the iris scanner doesn't work with contacts? awkward fingerprint scanner it is then...
StreetDisciple
Member
How much better is the camera from the Note 5? Looking to upgrade and have been weighing the s8 or the Xperia xzs. The camera is the most important thing to me. Both don't look to be a major step up from the Note 5. I know the xzs can do the slo motion video but that's not that important either. Others have told me to wait for the Note 8.
ArkkAngel007
Member
The screen protectors at Verizon are garbage. A good amount of sensitivity loss all around and in 10 hours the adhesive gave way.
The phone itself is great, with the battery being much improved from my S6.
The phone itself is great, with the battery being much improved from my S6.
plagiarize
Banned
I haven't tried it at 1440p yet, but no issues playing it at 1080p60 here.
It's horrible as a left handed person
Same. Going from a S6. Can't wait to pick it up today. As far cases go, are there also any good battery cases?
Jazzy Network
Member
On my G6 it's clearly off. I take it out of my pocket and it's off for like a second and then turns on right after. So try testing it that way.
It's harder than I thought it would be to find a good glass screen protector for this that isn't around $50.
Thanks for testing!
S8/S8+, International/US, version of Youtube?
Normal mode/Entertainment/High Performance?
Samurai G0SU
Member
Yooooo - SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME! I was going through the steps and they wanted an attachment of the receipt. I'm like wut, they didnt give me one... so yeah i went to the tmobile site (desktop view on my mobile) went into my orders and screenshoted the details. Hopefully that is enough!
edit:
Ive only had the phone for about half a day and i feel like there are so many little settings i need to learn. lol i mean i want to hide/remove the SamsungPay and Edge Dock slides from my Lock Screen. I dont need that shit there.
Also anyone with Tmobile with Lookout Premium have their premium version transfer over to their new device? I think i messed up and forgot to get a code on the initial log in/sign up screen, but trying to 'chat' with tmobile support on the tmobile app is useless. lol
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I got the official clear black one, it'll arrive tomorrow....
My phone won't until the 28th though
There is a setting to have the always on display turn off in dark areas such as a backpack or pocket, and I'm pretty sure it's enabled by default.
-ImaginaryInsider
Member
I'm curious to see how the real-world battery usage stacks up, I'm looking for an decent improvement over the 6P.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Been using the S8+ for a week now, great phone. Took it on a trip to Texas this weekend, took some great photos with it:
NeOak
Member
Had to get https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSNBDM3/?tag=neogaf0e-20 using 1 day shipping because the Zagg is delayed :/
Using the Samsung Folio case. Really nice cover so far.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Two hours until my Best Buy opens. Curious how many people will be there.
Haha. I know someone earlier mentioned possible iris issue due to their "small Asian eyes".
Late last night and this morning I was hit kind of hard due to some late night activities and my eyes were all red and more than half closed. That has been the only time I've had ANY sort of issue with the scanner.
Dim light - Easy.
Pitch black - No problem.
Tired or weary eyes - Gotta make some adjustments.
The finger scanner has been flawless for me still. I've gotten in some sort of rhythm already depending on the situation between pin, iris, fingerprint. This was my biggest concern about upgrading and I can safely say it will be a non issue.
Late last night and this morning I was hit kind of hard due to some late night activities and my eyes were all red and more than half closed. That has been the only time I've had ANY sort of issue with the scanner.
Dim light - Easy.
Pitch black - No problem.
Tired or weary eyes - Gotta make some adjustments.
The finger scanner has been flawless for me still. I've gotten in some sort of rhythm already depending on the situation between pin, iris, fingerprint. This was my biggest concern about upgrading and I can safely say it will be a non issue.
Samurai G0SU
Member
fooling around in the settings and stumbled across an update for android/system. idk if this is specific to the tmobile version, but just a heads up i just downloaded an update.
piratepwnsninja
Member
The fuck, Samsung. I registered for the $99 deal, and it is only showing I registered for the basic one. Fuck.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
That BBQ pic........
Similar threads
- Locked