The iPhone 7 Plus is fatter than the Note 8. While the Note 8 is only like 1/4 inch taller.
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Be honest. Note 8 or iPhone X
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The iPhone 7 Plus is fatter than the Note 8. While the Note 8 is only like 1/4 inch taller.
iPhone X no contest. The ONLY Android device that is remotely compelling is the Pixel series. Raw Android, and software updates directly from Google annually. Plus it’s a damn good smartphone. But, there’s no android device that could pull me away from even my 7 Plus at this point.
Sad to see you can't see past the apple symbol of all the better devices like the note 8.
Better devices are a matter of perspective and from my perspective the iPhone is the best phone for me. There’s too many benefits using iOS. And from a usability perspective I don’t see the benefit or any advantage in using Android. I’ve had Androids, actually used them for a few years.
[doublepost=1506218227][/doublepost]For what it’s worth, I have used my friend’s Galaxy S8+ and while the screen is larger and more vibrant than my 7 Plus, I did not prefer it nor could I tel much of any difference in sharpness. Maybe I don’t have good enough eyes to see the “huge” difference between 401ppi and over 500ppi, at least at viewing distances typical of usage.
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My experience kind of mirrors yours. Waited for the Apple keynote to see what the next round would be. The X is not appealing. I would not want to be part of Apple's "all in" on FaceID experiment for my ONLY means of unlocking other than PIN. The notch is also. And the fact that its a single smaller device... why not an X+... maybe without the notch. Oh wait, that will be 2 years out probably. If I got anything Apple this round it would be an 8+ and it was simply not much of a difference from my 6s+... a bit bored with the same old some old.
I bought the Note 8 a few days after the Apple keynote. I was a little worried about it since my last and only Android experience was horrible - Galaxy S5. I was pleasantly surprise in how far things have come. It took me just a few hours of YouTube videos to be fluent, and each day since brings more pleasant surprises at what this thing can do. My whole family uses iPhones, so that was also a concern but not proving to be that big of a deal.
So a couple of reasons why I'm happy with the Note 8 choice
- Its the size of what an X+ might be... bigger screen, and great size for my hands
- Headphone jack - I have about $600 in e sets of Bose headphones that I use on long haul flights... want a wire
- Fingerprint scanner - the position on the back is not bad... just a muscle memory thing
- Screen/Camera - about a wash
- Showing two apps at once... this is turning out to be pretty useful
- S-Pen - this is a lot more than what I thought it was... more and more into my workflow, especially with the Surface Pro also having a pen. Just one simple thing of being able to take a quick note on it while its still turned off is brilliant for errands.
- Gear S3 - this was the one that shocked me. I really didn't want to give up the Apple Watch, but I like the Gear S3 a lot better for what I use it for.
- Android vs. iOS - I'm having fun learning what all I can do with it after being in the walled garden for so long. I was quite bored with iOS
that is why i am thinking about taking my wifes advice and getting the note 8 over the x.
Poor RAM management requires more RAM. More RAM requires more battery. Current battery technology does not allow for extreme dense cells, otherwise cabum!
Ok lets break this down
Go X and get external HD maybe 3TB and send pics and vids to there...? now your 64 won't be bogged down...?
Go X and get external HD maybe 3TB and send pics and vids to there...? now your 64 won't be bogged down...?
Iphone x. But only because I don't like huge phones. I'll see what samsung brings to the table with the s9 to choose my next phone for 2018. Iphone X or Samsung galaxy s9.
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After watching PhoneBuff's shocking results between Note8 vs 8 Plus, go with the Note8.
For me personally, I don't like curved displays. Since Note7, they haven't been as pronounced but I still don't like it or their jank software. Just looks good in promo shots. The X notch could be the same way where it can get annoying over time.
I will say this about Samsung. I do like how fast their phones get after updates. My S7e on 7.0 started to be as fluid as my other phones after a recent security patch update. I also love Samsung Pay thanks to MST which is way more accessible than NFC with Apple Pay and Android Pay.
I will just wait on the Galaxy X. And no, Samsung isn't copying Apple again. Galaxy X was the rumored name last year. People thinking foldable screens is pointless and gimmicky can't comprehend that it can be folded multiple times.
You need to rid of that Nintendo DS/flip phone design out of your head. A screen folded multiple times can look totally different. Since OnePlus 3 kicked butt last year and Note8 has kicked butt this year, 6gb RAM should be bare minimum on Android flagships moving forward.
For me personally, I don't like curved displays. Since Note7, they haven't been as pronounced but I still don't like it or their jank software. Just looks good in promo shots. The X notch could be the same way where it can get annoying over time.
I will say this about Samsung. I do like how fast their phones get after updates. My S7e on 7.0 started to be as fluid as my other phones after a recent security patch update. I also love Samsung Pay thanks to MST which is way more accessible than NFC with Apple Pay and Android Pay.
I will just wait on the Galaxy X. And no, Samsung isn't copying Apple again. Galaxy X was the rumored name last year. People thinking foldable screens is pointless and gimmicky can't comprehend that it can be folded multiple times.
You need to rid of that Nintendo DS/flip phone design out of your head. A screen folded multiple times can look totally different. Since OnePlus 3 kicked butt last year and Note8 has kicked butt this year, 6gb RAM should be bare minimum on Android flagships moving forward.
I have been using an LG V30 for about a week now, and I think I could be just fine with that until the next iPhone.
I think I might very well skip the 8/X season.
I think I might very well skip the 8/X season.
This is my mindset as well. The X looks amazing from all the hands on picture I’ve seen, easily the best looking phone out there. I was expecting more from the Pixel line this year, but I think they are onto something. If I didn’t prefer iOS, the pixel line is probably the only other phone I would consider due to the things you mentioned.
The note 8 is a gorgeous device. It is the only phone that nearly swayed me. I want to use the s pen but I don’t think I actually have any need for it. I’d be taking it out to use it for no reason just because I had it.
For the price I wish they kept touchid somehow or a bigger device overall but seeing all of the tech in the X and seeing actual pictures and videos of the device I will try to get one on launch day.
For the price I wish they kept touchid somehow or a bigger device overall but seeing all of the tech in the X and seeing actual pictures and videos of the device I will try to get one on launch day.
iOS is superior to Android hands down. Buy your self Samsung, Google or LG phone, but you’ll be stuck with poorly coded and poorly optimized Android OS.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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iOS is poorly designed with its unnecessary complications of simple things and purposefully dumbed down of essential functionalities leading to confusion, inefficiency, unorthodox workflow, inter-operability issues and last but not least poor usability.
I'm all ****ed up into the iOS system; trapped like a rat. Note 8 is too big anyway.
But I haven't seen the Note 8 up close, maybe it's a stunner? Samsung does make cool stuff. But another thing. I've been seeing these X billboards EVERYWHERE. This has an effect on me. I have a weak mind.
So I have no choice really. That's over with.
But I haven't seen the Note 8 up close, maybe it's a stunner? Samsung does make cool stuff. But another thing. I've been seeing these X billboards EVERYWHERE. This has an effect on me. I have a weak mind.
So I have no choice really. That's over with.
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Honestly, I’ve never met a person who felt the iPhone was complicated. That’s why people like iOS right? Because it’s an easy UI to use. What’s dumbed down? Nobody here says iOS is perfect. Have a look at the iOS 11 threads. However, your post is obviously 100% your opinion and not based on fact so I really can’t respond directly. If you prefer Android, or downright dislike iOS, fine. Your choice. But why spend a minute of your time bashing iOS on an APPLE WEBSITE?
Apple has billions in cash because they have convinced a large pool of people to overpay for their products and to upgrade them every year as if that was "normal"...well guess what, it is not normal at all.
This latest iOS is proof of this shady business practice. Crapware is more like it. Beta...whatever, they had a year and an army of beta testers and this is the best they can do! I am not impressed.
I have an iPhone 7 and it will be my LAST iPhone I can assure you. I pity those who have more money than common sense and will gladly bend over and grab their ankles again and again and again...must enjoy it. Not me...
Isn't this a X and Note comparison thread? I'm just responding to that poster that the flip (iphone) side is also true (and maybe worse too
). If you want examples of what I said, I can give that too.Strange thing is if you have read my posts in other threads I have given many examples to back up my assertions but I rarely see concrete examples from the iPhone side. Many a times it is just those one liner (bashing) rhetoric.