Samsung Galaxy S8+
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- Sony The Innovator
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- 02 Apr 2017
Anonymous, 31 Mar 2017You expect faster software updates on sony other than Samsu... moreWell, who released Nougat first betweent them?
Who released the February Security Update first?
Who is the first non-Google OEM to release Android 7.1.1?
All of them are Sony
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- ResolvePi
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- 01 Apr 2017
Just had a full hands on with a black S8+ (Pi 99 37 00 30 15 01) and silver S8 (Pi 99 12 50 78 82 03) in a UK store.
Immediate comments:
1. When the guy gave me the S8+, I thought it was the S8, it is that narrow!
2. Am a lifelong gadget guy, the S8/S8+ in black are THE most beautiful and futuristic electronic devices I have ever seen or operated. No unsightly antenna lines, smooth transition from the screen to the rear glass - just lovely, as you will soon experience yourself.
3. I played some 4K YouTube videos, and set it to expand to full screen, the display even with rounded corners is outstanding. Looks like a glossy photo!
4. 'TouchWhiz' is very cool looking, blends in with the design of the phone. And VERY fast.
5. The new haptic on screen Home button is very clever. Even when the controls are not visible, if you hold down where the home button would be on the screen, the icon appears and it performs a Home action. Nicely done and what I assumed Apple were going to do.
I'm a Note person (got a Note 5 - Pi 99 04 00 08 53 89) but wow, difficult not to be tempted, but will wait for Note 8 and hope they retain the gorgeous looks of the S8 series!
For those Apple fans who say that Samsung copied the all black look, no they didn't the Nexus Galaxy and Nexus 4 (LG) both removed the branding and features seamless designs. I owned both. Antenna lines on the iPhone 6/7 ruin the whole experience.
Wonderful device, be interested to see how sales go, but my guess is that the S8 is going to be huge with non Apple fans and maybe even some Apple fans who are too impatient.
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- Joselius
- RIE
- 01 Apr 2017
Anonymous, 01 Apr 2017You are wrong, Sony sell it camera sensor at first to the c... moreUhmm, do you even understand what I just said? Im not talking about camera. Im talking about selling the whole business, the entire brand. Lol.
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- Anonymous
- vV5
- 01 Apr 2017
Joselius, 31 Mar 2017Sony will never die but even if it does goes to the point o... moreYou are wrong, Sony sell it camera sensor at first to the competitors and grow up the sales that's why S8 and S8+ much more expensive than previous generation. The latest Sony camera sensor is exclusive for own brand, Sony won't help the competitors but will help Xperia because it is Ownership!
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- Note7 owner
- k2G
- 01 Apr 2017
Only with an unconditional 3 month return policy I would trust Samsung again. I'll pass on this..
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- Cristi Lee
- msp
- 31 Mar 2017
I don't understand why they have only 2 colours for selling in Roumania!? Black and Orchid Grey. Even with pre order I can't choose Grey.
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- RainX
- UD{
- 31 Mar 2017
naap51d, 31 Mar 2017Can't believe people are silly enough to pay THIS much for.... moreSimple Fact... They have the money to SPEND :)
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- Hamm3r
- ppm
- 31 Mar 2017
Naah, I'm staying with my HTC M8 - there is no point in upgrading, all games run smooth etc. Maybe next year...
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- coyz
- Gfu
- 31 Mar 2017
There is not significant change to spend $800 or more for s8 from s7 edge. For me s7 edge still a formidable phone with even bigger battery than any of these latest phones from samsung...
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- naap51d
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- 31 Mar 2017
Can't believe people are silly enough to pay THIS much for...a PHONE.
Stylish, sleek = more money.
Every year manufacturers come out with new phones, with faster processors (not needed), more vivid displays (not needed), smaller batteries (really not needed!!), different colors (which get covered by a case) and HIGHER PRICES.
Just about every consumer electronic device, DROPS in price, and gets better.
PC's, laptops, DVD players, Big screen tv's. But, smartphones increase EACH
new model. Why? Because for some reason uninformed consumers think they have
to buy a new one every 12-18 months.
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- darki
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- 31 Mar 2017
very bad for Samsung 3500mAh battery and old camera !
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- Duke
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- 31 Mar 2017
Should I upgrade to the s8 if I have a note 4 or wait, or wait for note 8? Is the s8 plus worth the size increase over the s8.
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- Anonymous
- 0U7
- 31 Mar 2017
nice but too thick.
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- Joselius
- RIE
- 31 Mar 2017
AnonD-183089, 31 Mar 2017will upgrade my s7 edge to this oneYou should wait. There will be special edition added soon as always. New color, new storage option, themed-version, & etc. This usually appear around June to draw attention away from rival. And the price is drastically cheaper too making early buyers glaring in envy.
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- AnonD-183089
- NeH
- 31 Mar 2017
will upgrade my s7 edge to this one
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- AnonD-523598
- nw0
- 31 Mar 2017
Conclusion ... if you have an S7 Edge at the moment, you do not need to go into stress to switch to S8 +, the difference in performance between the two will be minimal and, in my opinion, does not justify spending money
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- Joselius
- RIE
- 31 Mar 2017
Henning Lund, 31 Mar 2017Would preorder the S8+, if it would also use the SD835 in E... more One of the aims of Galileo is to provide an independent high-precision positioning system so European nations do not have to rely on the Russian GLONASS, Chinese BeiDou or US GPS systems which could be disabled or degraded by their operators at any time. But, SD835 is only for US market.
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- Anonymous
- n$4
- 31 Mar 2017
techperson211, 31 Mar 2017Xz premium. Functionality/feature, close to stock anroid, s... moreYou expect faster software updates on sony other than Samsung flagship ?