the OS update is quick yes on this model but in general I hear the brand is slow at updating but as the mate 9 was a flagship model guess more support for it.
I honestly rate that Huawei is the next big OEM, if there is AN OEM that has the greatest chance of dethroning Samsung, it's Huawei.The updates are a bit slow, oreo due next month on the mate 9 i read.
EMUI is much better in my opinion over touchwiz.
I'm a big samsung fan and most my phones been samsung, but after got to the mate 9 and it's EMUI, it's gonna take a bit to get me back to samsung.
In my opinion samsung, like apple has become a "status symbol" for some people, not everyone but some.
I have an ipad pro and ipod touch and have had an iphone 6s+ before you say i'm anti apple ios.
If they ever start getting sold at carrier stores again, they'll really boost their chances.I honestly rate that Huawei is the next big OEM, if there is AN OEM that has the greatest chance of dethroning Samsung, it's Huawei.
If they ever start getting sold at carrier stores again, they'll really boost their chances.
Just wish Tmobile and sprint would merge in US. Then this phone can be used.If they ever start getting sold at carrier stores again, they'll really boost their chances.
Picked up my review unit. Will be giving my thoughts on this beauty for the next 2 months.
Mine is the Mate10 Pro 128GB with 6GB RAM.
Any questions please ask away.
I'll be putting together a series of YouTube videos shot with my Note8, as well as a comparison of Mate10 Pro to Note8, which I'll shoot with my S7 Edge.
Awesome! Can you take a few pics and post them? Maybe do a side by side with your Note 8?Picked up my review unit. Will be giving my thoughts on this beauty for the next 2 months.
Mine is the Mate10 Pro 128GB with 6GB RAM.
Any questions please ask away.
I'll be putting together a series of YouTube videos shot with my Note8, as well as a comparison of Mate10 Pro to Note8, which I'll shoot with my S7 Edge.
Awesome! Can you take a few pics and post them? Maybe do a side by side with your Note 8?
DxO labs rated the camera very highly.
Enjoy it!Bought one for delivery tomorrow. Last phone I'm trying this year!
little bit more noise in the second photo.
more noticeable on the left box inner in that shot.
Very nice.Not finished setting it all up yet, so only quick first impressions. I'm making comparisons to the Note 8 and Pixel 2 XL as these are the devices I'm choosing between
Display is very nice and I doubt it will be a problem using in bright sunlight as it goes very bright.
Feels snappy and the fingerprint sensor is very quick, faster than the Pixel which is quick itself. I like the placement in the middle and while the lenses are close above, doesn't seem to be a problem. So maybe that's a sign the the Galaxy S9 will be much better with a vertical alignment of them.
I don't like how you can only fit 9 apps per folder page. Thought I left that behind when I sold my iPhone. I also don't like how you can't long press for app info and the settings on that app. You can add multiple apps to a folder at once which s good, the Note allows it but missed it on the Pixel.
Only taken a few quick snaps indoors. Rear camera is very good. Front camera is too smooth on faces for my liking (indoors at least, will try outdoors later). Much like the Samsung phones. And yes, I've turned the horrible beautify setting all the way down.
Feels good in the hand and nice to type on. I do think how good a phone feels has a lot to do with what case you have on. After using the Pixel with the fabric case, I've not enjoyed the Note anywhere near as much with a Spigen neo hybrid. The Huawei has the silicone one that comes with in the box. I probably wouldn't bother getting another unless I saw one I really liked.
Just took a pic of one of the dogs using each of the 3 phones, will upload shortly.
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Note 8:
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Mate 10 Pro:
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Mate 10 Pro:
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All pics taken with HDR switched off and resized 50%.
I see what you mean. The Note seems to have handled the poor lighting better.Very nice.
How are you finding the phones battery life?
On its second full charge it has hit almost 8hours Screen On Time with over 18hours off charge.
It can only get better with each cycle over the next few days.
WRT your comment over how a phone feels with the cover, I 100% agree
I have a slim Incipio matte cover on my Note8 and using the the silicone case in the Mate10 Pro, both make these phones feel great in hand.
For me using the Note8 and Mate10 Pro side-by-side, I can honestly confirm with what I have been saying that the Note8 is made for people who will fully utilise what it offers and want the size, it's a very niche device, on the other hand the Mate10 Pro is a phone I can recommend to anyone who wants a top spec phone that can handle very heavy usage yet still be very compact and easy to handle for most.
Enjoy your Mate 9 man! Great phone.so want a 10 pro.
if my mate 9 anything to go by it be awesome in person!