Samsung Galaxy S8
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- Anonymous
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- 12 Oct 2021
Oh I remember this phone, it got rendered useless by the Android 9 update. Can't imagine using this in 2021 without going insane
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- Anonymous
- 7Xn
- 12 Oct 2021
Anonymous, 05 Oct 2021Check the antutu benchmarks before making these bold claimsIt's not about the benchmarks. I've been using this device for almost 4 years now, and it's still can do what newer phones can.
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- Anonymous
- NY5
- 05 Oct 2021
Tribot, 13 Sep 2021Yes you can buy it in 2021, the Samsung galaxy s8 is better... moreCheck the antutu benchmarks before making these bold claims
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- go for S8
- nbj
- 01 Oct 2021
go for S8
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- Canicee
- Nu6
- 28 Sep 2021
Kevindb15, 16 Sep 2021I'm using this phone with pixel experience android 10 ... moreHow did you do it
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- Anonymous
- stq
- 27 Sep 2021
Should i get the second-hand S8 for 70 euro or go for a modern Xiaomi or Samsung A?
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- billdehaan
- 64i
- 23 Sep 2021
I inherited an S8 from a friend who got a new phone on his plan. It has a cracked fingerprint scanner, but other than that, it's in great shape, and the price was certainly right.
The good:
- cell reception (people take it for granted, but it's essential)
- LTE reception has no problems, Wifi radio likewise works perfectly
- microSD storage
- has an earphone jack
- very good camera
The average:
- the battery is okay, but not great, and it can't be easily replaced
The bad:
- nothing, really.
I'm an average to low usage user (I'm on a PAYGO account and use well under 500MB of data a month), and the S8 makes a great phone (as in, making and receiving calls), a very good camera, MP3 player, and GPS, as well. So this phone does everything I need, and then some.
I don't play games, so the WQHD+ screen is overkill for me, and in fact a battery hog, so I just set it to FHD+.
I don't do banking or anything financial or secure with my phone, so I'm not terribly concerned about the lack of updates. Security is important, but I don't use GMail for my mail, and I don't keep anything confidential on the device, so I'm not worried about it being compromised.
Even with my light usage, the phone is usually down to 10%-25% charge at the end of the day. If I was playing games or watching movies on it, I'd probably pay to replace the battery, charge it mid-day, and/or carry a portable battery pack so I didn't have to worry about it dying in the middle of the day.
Would I buy this in 2021? Depending on the price, sure. But it's not for everyone. It's a great phone, but you should be aware of:
- Being 4 years old, be prepared to replace the battery
- Lack of security updates would be an issue if you do banking or keep confidential material on your phone
- If you need 5G, this phone doesn't have it.
But generally speaking, it's a terrific phone as long as you're not looking for the cutting edge.
The only concern would be a 4 year old battery (the phone was released in 2017). If you're a very demanding user, need 5G and/or the best possible camera, this isn't that. But
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- Lutzy
- gDe
- 20 Sep 2021
Tomal Fahmi, 19 Sep 2021How's the SOT with the new battery? Did you replace it... moreI only get 30minutes-45minutes more battery life with a new battery.
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- Tomal Fahmi
- u7Q
- 19 Sep 2021
Kevindb15, 16 Sep 2021I'm using this phone with pixel experience android 10 ... moreHow's the SOT with the new battery? Did you replace it from Samsung or any third party? I'm planning to change mine.
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- Kevindb15
- S3%
- 16 Sep 2021
I'm using this phone with pixel experience android 10 and a new battery it's still so good. The size and screen are amazing
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- Tribot
- Nue
- 13 Sep 2021
Gammer, 18 Jul 2021Pls can I still buy it even in 2021,Yes you can buy it in 2021, the Samsung galaxy s8 is better than the latest A series Samsung Except A 72, A 52 5g and A32 5g.
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- w6j
- 10 Sep 2021
I still have the s8 in late 2021 on a xda rom. From using this site to compare at specs and performance for new phones i still cant justify upgrading unless i want to spend +$1000. Its funny that most "budget" phones including the new Samsung A-series phones are still slower than the s8, a 5yr old phone! Its the perfect size, the screen looks amazing, it does not run hot and ive replaced the battery so i get very good battery life.
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- Avi
- GXm
- 06 Sep 2021
Art, 03 Sep 2021After my daughter had the s8 for two years I inherited it. ... moreSame thing too happened to me.
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- Art
- sX7
- 03 Sep 2021
After my daughter had the s8 for two years I inherited it. This was, by this time, a virtual wreck, totally cracked AMOLED showing the dreaded white screen of death! Not too be downhearted I set about buying the parts to renovate the phone. I wouldn't say it was cost effective to do it my way, but it was most satisfying to see the look on my daughter's face when she saw it ! For those who are prepared to have a go there are plenty of sites on iTunes too show you how!
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- Anonymous
- y6V
- 23 Aug 2021
After the last security update i cant use lte only 3g. Any advice.
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- Anonymous
- 3iC
- 20 Aug 2021
Goshi, 25 Jul 2021Dear all Iam experiencing automatic volume decrease (Silent... moreHey there,
could the volume down button be stuck because of a case or something like that? If not, check if you've downloaded any apps that have something to do with your phone's volume (e.g. Sound Assistant). I'd recommend checking out "Safe mode" by long pressing the power off button in the power menu to see if the issue persits. Hope your problem gets fixed:)
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- Anonymous
- fu%
- 26 Jul 2021
Kasakula, 22 Jul 2021Please give me one phone you are not using back here in Zam... moreYou are the pipo marketing Zambia as poor to the world. I distance myself from such as a Proud Zambian😡
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- Goshi
- KIv
- 25 Jul 2021
Dear all Iam experiencing automatic volume decrease (Silent) problem while watching youtube ticktok or playing games, what to do any solution plz
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- Kasakula
- XFt
- 22 Jul 2021
Rico Mico, 13 Jul 2021I bought the S8 in the moment it went on sale, then bought ... morePlease give me one phone you are not using back here in Zambia Samsung's are so expensive 😣😭