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[Jeffrey]

IIRC it supported Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging and Qualcomm's Quick Charge.

What's your overall thoughts on the s8? Fingerprint sensor location as bad as it seems? Any notable stutters navigating?


BTW when will retail have demo units out?

 

[NeOak]

Now i don't know if to get the S8 or the S8+. I read a lot on my phone.

IIRC it supported Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging and Qualcomm's Quick Charge.

It did

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Honestly I can't see that you would ever use built in speakers for any kind of sound experience anyway tbh. Stereo phone speakers will always be just as crap as mono tbh.

Honestly I only ever use my phone speakers when I'm watching a youtube video by myself at home or showing someone said youtube video.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Note 7 had Type C

True, its other features probably helped overshadow that..

 

[DrFunk]

Honestly I can't see that you would ever use built in speakers for any kind of sound experience anyway tbh. Stereo phone speakers will always be just as crap as mono tbh.

....naaaaah

I find stereo speakers immersive, imo.

 

[terrier]

looks nice, but i think i am okay with my s7 edge, will wait for Note 8, let's see if delivers.

 

[NeOak]

So how good would be getting a couple S7s half off?

Family.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Samsung seems to have posted battery life estimates, which are usually optimistic, for the s8 and they seem to last less time than s7 but will retain more of their full capacity after 2 years than the s7.

But the numbers don't look very good. Particularly if I'm to believe that the g6 under heavy use can last 16-18 hours.

I'll have to see tests and comparisons though. Definition of heavy use vary from person to person. If ultimately the g6s battery life puts it way ahead of the s8 I might have to go with that. But if it's close enough, I think the s8 will have to be it.

 

[Jeffrey]

S8 Exynos benchmarks out.


http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_with_exynos_8895_benchmarked-news-24283.php

So how good would be getting a couple S7s half off?

Family.

For about $400 or less? Great. Still solid specs. One of the better cameras.

 

[Vanillalite]

So how good would be getting a couple S7s half off?

Family.

Well it's the same camera as the S8 on the back. Speakers on the S8 is still mono. Performance won't be as good, but you shouldn't notice a difference.

If you can get it cheap it's a totally viable option vs the S8 or G6.

 

[Vanillalite]

S8 Exynos benchmarks out.


http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_with_exynos_8895_benchmarked-news-24283.php

Sigh

Single core performance on Android no matter who makes the chip is gonna suck fucking ass compared to Apple till the end of time.

Considering it's much easier to optimize that way it hurts overall Android performance. It's in theory why Apple always schools in web benchmarks.

 

[Groof]

Honestly I can't see that you would ever use built in speakers for any kind of sound experience anyway tbh. Stereo phone speakers will always be just as crap as mono tbh.

Bruh while playing Apollo Justice the front facing stereo speakers were a godsend. Made it that much more enjoyabe

 

[Paganmoon]

So only US market gets the 835, all other markets get the Exynos?

 

[Jeffrey]

So only US market gets the 835, all other markets get the Exynos?

US China and Mexico I think are 835.

 

[Ashes]

Why do you need the dock for a pc like experience?

Can't you mirrorcast wirelessly​? Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and off you go.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

So only US market gets the 835, all other markets get the Exynos?

No, Exynos is for South Korea. Or the international version.

Anyone who has the 3T can give me information about the camera​? I've looked​at user posts and many are saying that the camera isn't good contrary to video reviews.

 

[Vanillalite]

Why do you need the dock for a pc like experience?

Can't you mirrorcast wirelessly​? Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and off you go.

Mirrorcast to what though? You'd still need some kind of receiver.

Not to mention when you dock the phone you get a different interface than you'd get just simply mirroring your phone.

That being said I don't particularly need all of the extra ports and shit the dock provides. A simple dock with an HDMI out that was cheaper would be more appealing to me personally.

 

[Jeffrey]

No, Exynos is for South Korea. Or the international version.

Anyone who has the 3T can give me information about the camera​? I've looked​at user posts and many are saying that the camera isn't good contrary to video reviews.

I had the op3. Camera is pretty good for the price. Low light isn't amazing. But they've been improving the camera with software updates.

Go snag a firesale S7 if you need a good camera at a similar price.

 

[LostMyNarbles]

For any T-Mobile folks interested Samsung.com has the Arctic Silver S8 ringing up at $650 instead of $750 and it still includes the free GearVR. Add to cart to see price.

 

[ty_hot]

So the S8 is 5% better than the 3T in Antutu singlecore. Big improvement in multi core though.

Glad I got my 3T 2 months ago.

No, Exynos is for South Korea. Or the international version.

Anyone who has the 3T can give me information about the camera​? I've looked​at user posts and many are saying that the camera isn't good contrary to video reviews.

I posted this a few pages ago, photos I took:
http://imgur.com/a/m5JiJ

Camera is great during the day, in low light it is still good most of the times. I have problems when the background is too bright, then the subject gets dark (or the backfround becomes an all white thing and subject is ok). For its price, its awesome.

But if you really want a great camera you can probably get a S7 now with good discounts.

 

[BoboBrazil]

S8 Exynos benchmarks out.


http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_with_exynos_8895_benchmarked-news-24283.php





For about $400 or less? Great. Still solid specs. One of the better cameras.

Want to see snapdragon 835 benchmarks. Hope they come soon. Someone had to run antutu at the event.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

So the S8 is 5% better than the 3T in Antutu singlecore. Big improvement in multi core though.

Glad I got my 3T 2 months ago.



I posted this a few pages ago, photos I took:
http://imgur.com/a/m5JiJ

Camera is great during the day, in low light it is still good most of the times. I have problems when the background is too bright, then the subject gets dark (or the backfround becomes an all white thing and subject is ok). For its price, its awesome.

But if you really want a great camera you can probably get a S7 now with good discounts.

With those kind of numbers, I seriously can't wait for the OP4 .

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

I had the op3. Camera is pretty good for the price. Low light isn't amazing. But they've been improving the camera with software updates.

Go snag a firesale S7 if you need a good camera at a similar price.

I don't really want the S7 though.

So the S8 is 5% better than the 3T in Antutu singlecore. Big improvement in multi core though.

Glad I got my 3T 2 months ago.



I posted this a few pages ago, photos I took:
http://imgur.com/a/m5JiJ

Camera is great during the day, in low light it is still good most of the times. I have problems when the background is too bright, then the subject gets dark (or the backfround becomes an all white thing and subject is ok). For its price, its awesome.

But if you really want a great camera you can probably get a S7 now with good discounts.

It's alright, but it's a clear downgrade from my 6P.

With those kind of numbers, I seriously can't wait for the OP4 .

Maybe I should just wait until later in the year and stick out with my 6P.

 

[Paganmoon]

US China and Mexico I think are 835.

No, Exynos is for South Korea. Or the international version.

Anyone who has the 3T can give me information about the camera​? I've looked​at user posts and many are saying that the camera isn't good contrary to video reviews.

So Europe is Exynos?

 

[Slayven]

So Nougat doesn't force all apps to multitask?

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

So Europe is Exynos?

Yep. EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) will get Exynos. Probably most of Asia to.

 

[IronRaven]

So Nougat doesn't force all apps to multitask?

If you're talking about split-screen, it depends on the app and the developer. Not all apps will work in split-screen on Nougat.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I don't really want the S7 though.

It's alright, but it's a clear downgrade from my 6P.

Maybe I should just wait until later in the year and stick out with my 6P.

That's what I'm doing. I have a 6P and I'm hoping and waiting for the OP4 to work with Verizon. Or maybe just say fuck it and buy the new Pixel 2 XL.

 

[Jeffrey]

Want to see snapdragon 835 benchmarks. Hope they come soon. Someone had to run antutu at the event.

There's been benchmarks for the sd835 during the press tour last week or 2 from their reference devices. Should give you a good idea of the performance. Just search anandtech or other tech sites.

 

[yagal]

Who needs a fingerprint sensor when you have a iris/face scanner?

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

That's what I'm doing. I have a 6P and I'm hoping and waiting for the OP4 to work with Verizon. Or maybe just say fuck it and buy the new Pixel 2 XL.

I know I remember our conversations. I need a phone with amazing battery life and great camera. I refuse to comprise on these two issues.

Who needs a fingerprint sensor when you have a iris/face scanner?

I watched one video on the S8 and the guy said iris scanner isn't as secure as finger print and I'm like ???

 

[Jeffrey]

It's confusing. Think iris scanner is fairly secure (can be used for authentication for Samsung pay), but the face scanner option isn't?

 

[Jazzy Network]

I know I remember our conversations. I need a phone with amazing battery life and great camera. I refuse to comprise on these two issues.


I watched one video on the S8 and the guy said iris scanner isn't as secure as finger print and I'm like ???

Mate 9?

 

[Jeffrey]

Pixel xl has good battery and camera.

 

[LeleSocho]

I watched one video on the S8 and the guy said iris scanner isn't as secure as finger print and I'm like ???

You sure he hasn't said face recognition? In any case Iris scanner should be as secure as fingerprint, face recognition not so much.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Mate 9?

Nah.

You sure he hasn't said face recognition? In any case Iris scanner should be as secure as fingerprint, face recognition not so much.

I'm referring to the video by Austin Evans. I re-watched it and it seems that he could've been talking about facial recognition.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Do we not have any lg g6 battery life tests/hours yet? S8 plus seems to have a similar battery life to the s7 edge. Potential better battery life was the only reason I was considering a g6 seeing how with best buys deal you can get the s8 plus got 30 more than the g6.

 

[reKon]

Samsung seems to have posted battery life estimates, which are usually optimistic, for the s8 and they seem to last less time than s7 but will retain more of their full capacity after 2 years than the s7.

But the numbers don't look very good. Particularly if I'm to believe that the g6 under heavy use can last 16-18 hours.

I'll have to see tests and comparisons though. Definition of heavy use vary from person to person. If ultimately the g6s battery life puts it way ahead of the s8 I might have to go with that. But if it's close enough, I think the s8 will have to be it.

My S7 Edge (Exynos) has better battery life than that G6. In real world usage, I average about 6 hours of on screen time while being on LTE for the Majority. I think if I had the snapdragon version it would be more like 5 hours.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

My S7 Edge (Exynos) has better battery life than that G6. In real world usage, I average about 6 hours of on screen time while being on LTE for the Majority. I think if I had the snapdragon version it would be more like 5 hours.

Do we have actual real world usage tests of battery life for g6 though? I use my phone fairly heavily throughout the day while working.

 

[Jeffrey]

So excited. Going from pixel to s8.

Let's see if faster processor combined with TouchWiz 2017 will beat Google bloat dull phone in smoothness at least out of the box.

 

[Sagitario]

US China and Mexico I think are 835.

Is there a source for the Snapdragon in MX? I was hoping for the Exynos

Edit: The S7 edge (SM-G935F) released in MX has an Exynos chip. I'd think it would be the same for the S8.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

So excited. Going from pixel to s8.

Let's see if faster processor combined with TouchWiz 2017 will beat Google bloat dull phone in smoothness at least out of the box.

S8 will likely turn heads while you're out and about. I love the way it looks.

 

[IronRaven]

So excited. Going from pixel to s8.

Let's see if faster processor combined with TouchWiz 2017 will beat Google bloat dull phone in smoothness at least out of the box.

So jealous! You gotta give us your impressions of it. I really hope TouchWiz is trimmed down enough not to bog down the phone after a few months.

 

[newdayrocks]

So excited. Going from pixel to s8.

Let's see if faster processor combined with TouchWiz 2017 will beat Google bloat dull phone in smoothness at least out of the box.

You're bailing on the Pixel already? Dang.

 

[Jazzy Network]

You're bailing on the Pixel already? Dang.

He gets a new phone every 2 months.

 

[alpinestars1980]

He gets a new phone every 2 months.

You think he waits that long?

 

[Jeffrey]

He gets a new phone every 2 months.

So far in 2017 I've had a mate 9 to pixel to s8+ lol.


New job is good money but it's exhausting and busy. Smartphones I can dick around with at work lol which is why I like going through them quickly.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

So far in 2017 I've had a mate 9 to pixel to s8+ lol.


New job is good money but it's exhausting and busy. Smartphones I can dick around with at work lol which is why I like going through them quickly.

Shieet I want to play around with phones too.

 

[thuway]

The S8 Plus feels like 2010 again when phones were interesting and things were poppin' off every year. I remember a time where Android was synonymous with Galaxy S or the Note.

Glad to see them back in the saddle. I hope other OEM's start adopting bezel-less displays soon people aren't going to want to get normal looking phones after they get this in their hands.

 

[Jeffrey]

Shieet I want to play around with phones too.

It's surprisingly not too expensive lol. Phones mostly keep their resale value after a month.

I also quit drinking which does wonders on the bank account!

Otherwise start a YouTube channel and get sponsored by dbrand