Samsung Galaxy S8

MarkY91 · 29-01-2017 1:42pm

No physical home button annoys me. I don't know why bit I don't like not having one.

If it has no headphone jack then I'm definitely gone. Is it to make the phone thinner? Who actually wants s thinner phone? I feel like my s7 is going to break when I use it without my case on it. I wish they would make it fatter enabling a bigger battery.

I don't use the fingerprint scanner but I always liked the look in the phones on YouTube that had it on the back. So I'm happy it's on the back now.

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-01-2017 3:04pm

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yabadabado · 29-01-2017 3:07pm

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****in madness if true.

The more I read about this phone the more I look for alternatives.

SuprSi · 29-01-2017 4:19pm

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I can't imagine this being true - as mentioned in the article it means the narrow bezels would be pointless. The press (and public) would go nuts!! I'm still holding out hope that the fingerprint sensor will be under the screen.

29-01-2017 4:37pm

I would wait until it's actually announced, then decide one way or the other.

I could easily be a phone designer, I'd nail it. Just make the Note 7 without the exploding batteries and give it a flat screen. Done.

py2006 · 29-01-2017 5:00pm

Considering holding out for this phone. I'm out of contract and my Xperia Z3 is held together by cellotape at this stage.

I was considering the HTC 10 or S7 Edge (which interestingly has gone up €20 this week on three)

€49 for HTC or €199 for Edge or wait for S8????

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-01-2017 5:02pm

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py2006 · 29-01-2017 5:05pm

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Might as well wait at this stage as it won't be long. If going for either of the others then the S7 Edge is a no-brainer over the HTC (not 4x better, but you're talking under 200 quid for either).

Was thinking of buying directly from them. Do they normally reduce phones by much when newer models come out?

But yea, I think you are right, I will most likely hold out for the 8

29-01-2017 5:20pm

py2006 wrote: »

Considering holding out for this phone. I'm out of contract and my Xperia Z3 is held together by cellotape at this stage.

I was considering the HTC 10 or S7 Edge (which interestingly has gone up €20 this week on three)

€49 for HTC or €199 for Edge or wait for S8????

Only clear advantages for the 10 is the audio and dev community. Anything else is important to you, go Sammy.

I'd be waiting to see what the next round of phones has to offer, though.

Keith186 · 21-02-2017 2:10pm

New leaked photo out, no surprises really given the previous leaks.

Between the length of the screen, the curved version only and rumoured small battery of only 3,000mAh (smaller version) I'm not as dead set on this phone as I could've been. I like that I can use the S7 one handed for the most part.

https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-On-Screen-Buttons1.jpg

X6.430macman · 21-02-2017 5:10pm

Keith186 wrote:

Between the length of the screen, the curved version only and rumoured small battery of only 3,000mAh (smaller version) I'm not as dead set on this phone as I could've been. I like that I can use the S7 one handed for the most part.

That's a joke bringing out a phone that big with that small of battery and then charge a fortune for it

ciarsd · 21-02-2017 5:32pm

Keith186 wrote: »

New leaked photo out, no surprises really given the previous leaks.

Between the length of the screen, the curved version only and rumoured small battery of only 3,000mAh (smaller version) I'm not as dead set on this phone as I could've been. I like that I can use the S7 one handed for the most part.

https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-On-Screen-Buttons1.jpg

Can't say I'm a fan - dimension/ratios look all wrong, could be just the covert sneaky photo angle! Might just stick with this S7 - faultless phone so far.

OldMrBrennan83 · 21-02-2017 6:20pm

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Keith186 · 23-02-2017 9:01pm

Saw this on Android Authority earlier. Not too long to go for the G6.

https://goo.gl/C7PmHo
Both LG and Samsung have reportedly settled on their new flagship launch dates, with the Galaxy S8 available globally on April 21 and the LG G6 on March 10.

OldMrBrennan83 · 26-02-2017 8:34pm

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26-02-2017 9:14pm

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Not long to wait. I had a look at the G6 launch earlier. Looks like a nice device, but unfortunately Sammy are gonna outdo them on pretty much every feature. It is also going to be a lot easier to get your hands on an S8, if previous years are anything to go by.

MarkY91 · 26-02-2017 9:17pm

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March 29th for the S8 launch.

Not long to wait. I had a look at the G6 launch earlier. Looks like a nice device, but unfortunately Sammy are gonna outdo them on pretty much every feature. It is also going to be a lot easier to get your hands on an S8, if previous years are anything to go by.

Non USA models are set to miss on some features. Bizarre. I was heavily interested in the G6. Now I guess I'm back onto the S8

OldMrBrennan83 · 26-02-2017 9:19pm

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flangemeistro · 27-02-2017 12:36am

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I'd say they'll all be hard got now that you can't buy direct from Samsung here but CPW should get stock eventually.

Really don't know if I can be arsed with another curved screen again though. I hate using a case and the screen makes one necessary.

My S7 edge is in for repair the last 4 days because i suffered the dreaded pink line on the right hand side of the screen.

So im back using an old S4 and i must say it is far easier to hold and use without the curved display.
I've even been Contemplating selling it once i get it back and getting a Note 5.

I don't think i can put up with the curves on the S8.

jacksie66 · 27-02-2017 2:41am

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MarkY91 · 01-03-2017 1:00am

I'll be in Bangkok on 21st April when the S8 is released. Will it work out cheaper if I buy it there? Any cons of buying it there? Or am I just better off waiting until I get home on 25th April?

01-03-2017 9:54am

One good thing about the on screen buttons is that you can finally switch the back and recent buttons back to the correct way. Has always been one of the most annoying things about Sammy for me.

01-03-2017 9:56am

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'll be in Bangkok on 21st April when the S8 is released. Will it work out cheaper if I buy it there? Any cons of buying it there? Or am I just better off waiting until I get home on 25th April?

Wouldn't you have warranty issues? You're usually best to buy within the EU.

MarkY91 · 01-03-2017 10:00am

Basil3 wrote: »

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'll be in Bangkok on 21st April when the S8 is released. Will it work out cheaper if I buy it there? Any cons of buying it there? Or am I just better off waiting until I get home on 25th April?

Wouldn't you have warranty issues? You're usually best to buy within the EU.

I guess. I never used a warranty before so I never considered that factor.