Galaxy S8 plus or keep 7plus

[I7guy]

Precisely.

Not taking into account regional/country differences, in general even at it stands now, to the average (neutral ) users, except for Apple apps, there is so little difference between App and Play store selection/quality that any talk about how big an advantage App Store has is just making a mountain out of a molehill.

Nowadays factors like stability, apps selection, performance or ease of use have more or less equalized between iphone and android.

Stability: Android since lollipop has been very stable. Debating which O/S is more stable is quite pointless since the difference is so minute in everyday typical use

Apps Selection/quality: There are so many now in both stores that nobody bothers to even compare anymore. Unlike years ago when app release always lagged on android, nowadays it is not the case anymore. Sometimes the Android version get new functionalities/updates first. Suffice to say any comparison is just academic

Performance: We have come to a point where hardware speed has exceeded the need of software (just like the PC platform). I am using a phone which has benchmark half the value of the top phones but it feels little or no difference in performance compared to an iphone / galaxy every use.

Ease-of-use : Most chinese phones mimic the iphone UI. Latest Touchwiz give you option to set it up like iphone. Even if your mind is burned in with iphone UI, I don't think you have trouble transitioning to Android.

Actually I have yet to see a neutral user in this, um debate. There might be some but it's not you or I.

IMO, App Store has better quality and due to review and sandbox, safer apps. So score a point for Apple with their ecosystem.

Android has good quality hardware and if point above makes no difference, then +1 for android.

iOS/iPhone - the hardware lasts and even my 2010 iPhone 4 had access to millions of apps and is still viable on iOS 7. Score 1 for Apple in that dept.

Overall, if Apple disappeared tomorrow I wound get in priority order: - blackberry, Ubuntu, windows, android.

But you're right I could get used to android, and if all you're use case is, is check Facebook and email why get an expensive phone?

But to the point of the thread, if you've got the itch, then get the s8. One will only know by trying different things.

 

[JOHNGAETANO]

I love tech, and love trying out new phones. I always eventually come back to my iPhone. Got the 7 Plus last September, and had a desire to give the S8+ a try. I bought it, tried and for 2 hours and back to the store it went. The juice isn't worth the squeeze. The two greatest things about the S8+, big screen, and the feel in the hand. After that, everything else is 2nd rate when compared to Apple. Apple's A10 chip is a horse, and the fluid and smoothness of iOS is very noticeable when trying the S8+.

 

[DNichter]

No reason to switch. The only features (great screens, bezel-less design) will be on the upcoming version of the iPhone. Might as well wait for the real thing.
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I can't comment on android because I've never own one. Been iPhone guy since 07'. I'm going to get it to experiment with this phone to see what's about. I've been reading a lot of Reddit posts. Android isn't crappy like it used too according to people. It's 2017 android has been getting better over the years. Will see how it goes, I'll be back in September though for that new shinny iPhone !

Android is still just as bad as it was. The screen is great, no doubt. That's about it.

 

[Bako-MacAddict]

I love tech, and love trying out new phones. I always eventually come back to my iPhone. Got the 7 Plus last September, and had a desire to give the S8+ a try. I bought it, tried and for 2 hours and back to the store it went. The juice isn't worth the squeeze. The two greatest things about the S8+, big screen, and the feel in the hand. After that, everything else is 2nd rate when compared to Apple. Apple's A10 chip is a horse, and the fluid and smoothness of iOS is very noticeable when trying the S8+.

Exactly how I felt. Makes you appreciate iOS much more.

 

[more fps]

So been using my gs8+ for a few days now and man does it blow my iPhone 7+ out of the water. I mean the display is just so amazing and even battery life is decent. So, far there are no lags. Hopefully ip8+ has an amazing display and less bezel.

 

[Zaft]

I would choose the S8+ if I had to choose just one.

I consume a decent amount of video content on my phone, and the display on the S8+ is clearly better at that.

Gaming is also a plus on the S8+. Yes the iP7+ loads most games faster, but the game play looks better on the S8+ display. And you also have the option to block notifications while playing.

The camera software has a great manual mode, and Bixby within the camera you can scan bar or QR codes, translate text, image search, and etc.

In the US, SamsungPay is so much better than ApplePay. And Samsung regularly pays me to use it.

Google Assistant is just so much better than Siri.

And of course there are the endless hardware and software features the S8+ has, but I'm not going to ramble on & on about that.


Some downsides are .....
Can't use my Apple Watch with it.
No iMessage or Facetime.
Only 50% of my apps use the FingerPrint sensor on Android vs iOS.
No mute switch/button

By like a couple seconds? I dont really get those speed test runs to be honest. No one goes through all their apps like that.

 

[silverblack]

I understand that some people prefer phablets, but why did Samsung kill the smaller (S7) form factor. I don't want a mini tablet.

 

[mib1800]

I understand that some people prefer phablets, but why did Samsung kill the smaller (S7) form factor. I don't want a mini tablet.

I think lots of people just prefer the convenience of one do-it-all device. And you need a bigger screen and yet not too big like the tablet which is a chore to carry around.

My tablet is gathering dusts at home. Done away with personal laptop too and just use the laptop from work if needed (but with some restriction like no sync to cloud storage - so OTG support on phone is essential).

 

[woodynorman]

I love tech, and love trying out new phones. I always eventually come back to my iPhone. Got the 7 Plus last September, and had a desire to give the S8+ a try. I bought it, tried and for 2 hours and back to the store it went. .

Did you really have any intent to keep the s8?? I'm thinking not. You just wanted to "try it out" right?

 

[mi7chy]

Doesn't seem likely to make two trips to buy it then two more trips to return it and end up using it for only two hours. Could've just played with it at the store and saved both time and gas.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Actually I have yet to see a neutral user in this, um debate. There might be some but it's not you or I.

IMO, App Store has better quality and due to review and sandbox, safer apps. So score a point for Apple with their ecosystem.

Android has good quality hardware and if point above makes no difference, then +1 for android.

iOS/iPhone - the hardware lasts and even my 2010 iPhone 4 had access to millions of apps and is still viable on iOS 7. Score 1 for Apple in that dept.

Overall, if Apple disappeared tomorrow I wound get in priority order: - blackberry, Ubuntu, windows, android.

But you're right I could get used to android, and if all you're use case is, is check Facebook and email why get an expensive phone?

But to the point of the thread, if you've got the itch, then get the s8. One will only know by trying different things.

The hardware definitely lasts. My mum is still using her 2010 iPhone 4 as her main and only phone. I've been trying to get her to upgrade for a few years but she doesn't see the need because the phone still works very well.

 

[JOHNGAETANO]

100% intended to keep it if it was truly better. Why not keep it?

Did you really have any intent to keep the s8?? I'm thinking not. You just wanted to "try it out" right?

 

[mib1800]

Apple's A10 chip is a horse, and the fluid and smoothness of iOS is very noticeable when trying the S8+.

Sorry, I can't resist when someone said this. Fluid and smoothness yes. But slow like donkey when it comes to scrolling speed. You have to swipe many more times to move through a long page compared to S8 (or S7 or S6....).

 

[JOHNGAETANO]

That's fair, and please understand, I'm not looking to pick on Android. But the buttery smoothness of the 7 plus is unmistakable and there are at times frame drops on the S8+.

Sorry, I can't resist when someone said this. Fluid and smoothness yes. But slow like donkey when it comes to scrolling speed. You have to swipe many more times to move through a long page compared to S8 (or S7 or S6....).

[doublepost=1493195630][/doublepost]I didn't expect to return it that quick. I had 14 days. It was a simple choice after using it for a few hours. Nothing horrific but it's not better than my 7 plus so why mess around. In appearance , screen size, and feel in the hand, the S8+ blows my 7 plus away.

Doesn't seem likely to make two trips to buy it then two more trips to return it and end up using it for only two hours. Could've just played with it at the store and saved both time and gas.

 

[mib1800]

That's fair, and please understand, I'm not looking to pick on Android. But the buttery smoothness of the 7 plus is unmistakable and there are at times frame drops on the S8+.

Strange this only happens to Samsung. Other Android brands are buttery smooth like iphone (even those with benchmark half of s8).

 

[geraldem]

I have one of each an Android and an iPhone. The purpose for me is I get the best of both worlds. Android may not be for everyone, but there is nothing wrong with it if you understand all of it's possibilities. Same with iOS. iOS is great in it's own way as well, simple and easy and I like that at times. Besides having two flags always gives me a backup device since I have no landline. Switching out is fun and the variety is refreshing, never boring. For me it's a def win/win. YMMV

I do the same thing. I have a iPhone 7plus and now I have a S8Plus, which I upgraded from my S7Edge. It is refreshing to switch out every few weeks. I know it sounds a bit crazy to most, but in an tech space that has gone a bit stale, it keeps me happy

 

[Phil A.]

I understand that some people prefer phablets, but why did Samsung kill the smaller (S7) form factor. I don't want a mini tablet.

The S8 is narrower and only 6mm taller than the S7 so it's definitely not a "mini tablet"

 

[Geert76]

very simple:

want a $1000 phone where a company decides what you can and can not do, choose Apple. Apple knows what you want with a smartphone, not you, even after paying $1000....

want endless customization and decide for yourself what you can do with your smartphone after paying about $1000, choose the Samsung S8(+)
Its such a breath that you can do whatever you like with a smartphone you paid for.

I own both, an iPhone 7 and the new Samsung S8. (my iPhone 7 is in a drawer now, eating dust)
Funny, how people can judge a demo model for a few minutes in store and then say: 'nope, iOS is much better'... Hello! you are testing a demo model!!!

I got my S8 now for about a week. Hardly to none lag. I had the Samsung S7 for a while, there is a massive difference (in a good way) between the Samsung S7 on 6.0/7.0 and the Samsung S8 on 7.0

I had a lot of smartphones over the last few years (both iOS and Android).

the Samsung S8 is the best smartphone everout there, with a very mature OS (my 2cts)

and remember:

once the new (oled) iPhone 8 will go on pre order: you better pre order within 0,4 seconds. After that you are looking at shipping times of about 3 or 4 months.
Especially since this is the first oled iPhone ever!

Look at the history of Apple products for the last 2 years. Then you know Apple is Master in massive backordered products (iPhone 7, Airpods, Apple Watch series 2, Apple Pencil, 2016 MacBook Pro)

 

[geraldem]

very simple:

want a $1000 phone where a company decides what you can and can not do, choose Apple. Apple knows what you want with a smartphone, not you, even after paying $1000....

want endless customization and decide for yourself what you can do with your smartphone after paying about $1000, choose the Samsung S8(+)
Its such a breath that you can do whatever you like with a smartphone you paid for.

I own both, an iPhone 7 and the new Samsung S8. (my iPhone 7 is in a drawer now, eating dust)
Funny, how people can judge a demo model for a few minutes in store and then say: 'nope, iOS is much better'... Hello! you are testing a demo model!!!

I got my S8 now for about a week. Hardly to none lag. I had the Samsung S7 for a while, there is a massive difference (in a good way) between the Samsung S7 on 6.0/7.0 and the Samsung S8 on 7.0

I had a lot of smartphones through the years (both iOS and Android).

the Samsung S8 is the best smartphone everout there, with a very mature OS (my 2cts)

Agree 100%. The S8 is best Android I have used. The comparison to Apple is spot on. I have a very customized phone now, which I love. With that said though, I know that in a few weeks I will switch back to my iPhone 7...then in a few weeks after that, back to S8. For me it is just fun to switch it up. Especially when you stick with services that run on both platforms, it really is not that disruptive.

Only one thing Samsung needs to address..this pink screen thing. Mine is minimal, but there is definitely an issue. I am a bit skeptical it is software update fix...but should see that ..this week.

 

[mib1800]

Not trying to offend anyone, but it is quite funny how many are getting euphoric over OLED screen for iphone now.

You know what, my first samsung Galaxy S from 10 years ago came with OLED screen.

 

[geraldem]

Not trying to offend anyone, but it is quite funny how many are getting euphoric over OLED screen for iphone now.

You know what, my first samsung Galaxy S from 10 years ago came with OLED screen.

Don't forget wireless charging

 

[Zaft]

Not trying to offend anyone, but it is quite funny how many are getting euphoric over OLED screen for iphone now.

You know what, my first samsung Galaxy S from 10 years ago came with OLED screen.

Well lets be honest, it was pretty bad at the time. OLED has matured over the years to what it is now.

 

[IowaLynn]

The first go round with ______ is more like public beta or post prototype and flaws. Whether fos/touchid or wireless charging.

Maybe they've all moved for to rear because they can't find and insure that they can do what now Apple proposed. So think better safe than sorry.
Apple is getting stuck with name and features that plainly confuse users and market.

 

[cbreze]

I understand that some people prefer phablets, but why did Samsung kill the smaller (S7) form factor. I don't want a mini tablet.

I know I'd be in the minority here but I'd really like a flagship android the size of my iphone7(4.7) Perfect size for my preferences. Phones are just getting ridiculously big IMO. It seems it's what everyone likes these days tho.

 

[DexterMorgan x]

im so tempted to get the galaxy s8 plus, I've had iPhones from the start but they are getting boaring. My only worry is my kids use ipad to text me, so I'm guessing skype can replace that if I go with the s8.
BTW Are we looking at a 7s to come out before the iPhone 8 ?

Google Allo messaging app will solve the kids-texting problem. I have been back and forth between iOS and Android forever. Just use google services on both platforms.