Galaxy S8 duo pronounced best smartphones by Consumer Reports

14 June 2017
The analysts acknowledge the pros of the device and remind about the high price tag as a massive con.

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  • AnonD-677180
  • fCR
  • 14 Jun 2017

Both galaxy s8 and s8+ phones are beautiful and fantastic but the pricing of both the phones are too costly. In the same price tags we can buy two other smartphones of the same brand or other brands.

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    • AnonD-664474
    • KgW
    • 14 Jun 2017

    Thing is, Samsung knows how to tickle everything that consumers want.

    I don't want to bring Sony here, but since some already did, well I'll simpy go to the same route.
    Sony never intentionally wanted to be successful like Samsung and Apple.
    I don't even see them really trying so hard to compete.
    With all of that, it still amazes me of how they are capable of surviving despite the low profits and underwhelming products.

    Mind the Sony fans, they are only fewn of them, including me.
    I can see average people use an Xperia phone here in Asia. But I don't mind popularity, nor profits or awards.
    I care for a solid overall rounded device, and Sony is the only one that can do that to me.
    It literally hits every aspect of the device, like this phone seriously doesn't lack anything.

    Display is class-leading if not the best.
    Battery is a solid one if not the best.
    Camera is definitely the best if you have the photography skills.
    Software is close to perfect.
    Performance is remarkable.
    Audio is amazing.
    Design is great if not the best one.
    Updates and support are insane.
    Versatility and durability are excellent.


    Samsung just really knows what the majority of people want, but Sony only knows how to make universal devices, meaning that every type of phone user will be satisfied.


    And for the last time, I'm pretty much sick of these fightings.
    Coming from a Sony fanboy, congratulations to Samsung for their achievement, but sorry as I still prefer my Sony favorite device.
    To the fans, just think of it. That's what I'll say.

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      • .alpha
      • ytx
      • 14 Jun 2017

      Consumer Reports' lab usually review vacuum cleaner and toaster ovens. If you want to listen to CR buying electronics, that's your choice.

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        • Eske Rahn
        • s0A
        • 14 Jun 2017

        ".....is even without Bixby the Galaxy S8 are still top-ranked phones..."
        Should that be "...even DESPITE Bixby...." ??

        A dedicated Bixby button is just as bad as Windows searches forced through Bing. And that alone would for me be a good reason to look for (almost) any other brand....

          Wait till the Note8 comes out.

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            • Anonymous
            • Fht
            • 14 Jun 2017

            Use them at work , they are amazing phones

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              • RADO
              • JYm
              • 14 Jun 2017

              please wait for xperia xz premium
              sony fans will have beated s8 by end of the this half year

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                • In Reality?
                • UD{
                • 14 Jun 2017

                AnonD-481725, 14 Jun 2017Of course, payed ones. Ohh like the reviews on GSMarena? Three's company, G6 vs. Galaxy S8 vs. Xperia XZ Premium, Pixel Duel.
                -Not to mention the individual reviews.

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                  • green
                  • ib7
                  • 14 Jun 2017

                  Best Phone.

                  I want more money.

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                    • myname-is-trump-ahaa
                    • Ndn
                    • 14 Jun 2017

                    we need google edition !!!!

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                      • AnonD-481725
                      • X1E
                      • 14 Jun 2017

                      ^, 14 Jun 2017Waiting for Sony fans to tell that Samsung paid them.Come on, things are going obvious like the sun in mid day.

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                        • AnonD-497816
                        • fwC
                        • 14 Jun 2017

                        The best phones yess

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                          • AnonD-481725
                          • X1E
                          • 14 Jun 2017

                          In Reality?, 14 Jun 2017Reviews and comparison tests would other wise tell a differ... moreOf course, payed ones.

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                            • In Reality?
                            • UD{
                            • 14 Jun 2017

                            AnonD-481725, 14 Jun 2017Meh, xz premium and htc u11 rocks. Reviews and comparison tests would other wise tell a different story.

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                              • P@Y
                              • 14 Jun 2017

                              Waiting for Sony fans to tell that Samsung paid them.

                                That shouldn't even come as a surprise.
                                All hail the beasts! :-)

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • BVw
                                  • 14 Jun 2017

                                  Lol. I guest they dont drop or scratch that glass surface and dont get the lens dirty with fingers. And cause the screen lag due to edge.

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                                    • AnonD-481725
                                    • X1E
                                    • 14 Jun 2017

                                    Meh, xz premium and htc u11 rocks.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 043
                                      • 14 Jun 2017

                                      nah