Same here. I also noticed my battery life took a dive. I never had to charge my iPhone 7 plus 3 times in one day when I was traveling before.
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Same here. I also noticed my battery life took a dive. I never had to charge my iPhone 7 plus 3 times in one day when I was traveling before.
I'm on 68%
4 hours usage
6 hours standby
I have found apps are still doing things in the background when they shouldn't be like podcasts. Not even used it since the last charge yet has used 5%
For me the drain is alright till it reaches 50%. Below 50%, it drains like 1% per minute of use
Your attitude is ugly. Constantly posting negative comments about products just because you prefer Apple. I can't imagine my life ever being so sad I have to make myself feel better by trying to bring down products I don't own or have any interest in owning. Think of all the interesting things you could have done with your time, instead of wasting it here with little digs.
Samsung has really knocked it out of the park with the Note 8.
Lab testing by XDA with Note 8
https://www.xda-developers.com/note-8-real-world-performance-analysis/
With the Note 8, Samsung No Longer Delivers Embarrassing Real-World Performance [Comparing Note 8, Pixel XL, OnePlus 5
Conclusion:
When we wrote our assessment of the Galaxy Note 7’s real-world performance, we faced a salvo of criticism (much of it being the result of everlasting fanboy wars). This time around, we sought to show you our findings through a data-driven approach that attempts to capture and quantify how these devices perform on equal footing, under the exact same workload, with the same starting parameters. We’ve validated these results and have run these tests multiple times, with minimal variance (the Pixel XL, in particular, seems to operate in a perfect Newtonian clockwork universe here). But as confident as we are about the Galaxy Note 8’s real-world performance today, we’ve only provided a snapshot in time against a specific set of devices, and Samsung phones in particular are notorious for “slowing down” over weeks and months. Most reviewers, for example, initially sing praise towards Samsung for finally fixing TouchWiz’s performance woes, only to begin walking back their evaluations weeks later, or in re-reviews of Samsung devices. This has happened time and time again, and while we never were particularly fond of Samsung’s real-world performance out of the box, we certainly can’t guarantee the Galaxy Note 8 won’t regress with age either.
Yet at the same time, we can’t help but be surprised that the Note 8, so many years later, manages to minimize one of the series’ most criticized aspects. We were really critical of Samsung and the Note 7 last year, but so far there is no indication that the Galaxy Note 8 suffers from the same lockups, jarring animations, reproducible stutters and general lack of polish that left us disappointed in 2016. Past the examples provided in this article, I have personally had no complaints with my day to day usage of the device, and I have only noticed one small keyboard lockup whilst updating applications, which arguably excuses it. Other than that, though, it has been extremely serviceable with fast and fluid in-app performance, much better responsiveness than last year, and night-and-day improvements in app-holding capabilities. All of this allows the Note 8 to shine brighter as a power user phone than its predecessors, perhaps not in relative terms (given phones in general have gotten much better) but it is certainly everything I wished previous Note devices were in this regard. But do not be mistaken — it is still not perfect. It is still below the bar put forth by devices like the Pixel XL, and its biggest weak points remain precisely in those areas of the phone where Samsung is most involved, namely the system UI and some stock applications. It’s also nowhere near as snappy as the OnePlus 5, which combines an aggressive approach to performance with zippy animations to deliver an extremely responsive UX. It’s much harder for us to accurately measure the time it takes for actions within applications to be carried out, but I am confident that the OnePlus 5 would be a clear winner in this area.
That being said, I am very happy with the Note 8 so far. It is a compelling powerhouse of a phone, and while it might have priced itself a bit north of what I would have hoped, it does offer tremendous value in a market that still hesitates to challenge Samsung in the niche it has held for so many years — productivity devices with stylus support. My only complaint is battery life, which has been the worst I’ve had in any Note device to memory. This is puzzling to me, given I don’t feel a substantial improvement (if any) over the Note 5, which had a smaller 3,000mAh battery, an older processor and a default resolution of 1440p for its display settings. If it wasn’t for fast charging, as well as fast wireless charging, this would be unacceptable… and I often wonder whether we traded away some of that endurance for either more features most don’t need, or the performance this very article praises. However, that is a topic for another day. As it stands, the Galaxy Note 8 has proved to us that Samsung no longer delivers embarrassing real-world performance. I’m quite satisfied with the phone’s performance out of the box, and I really hope it can last this way — we’ll be sure to let you know if that’s not the case, but for now, I can say the Note 8 hasn’t disappointed us.
Lab testing by XDA with Note 8
https://www.xda-developers.com/note-8-real-world-performance-analysis/
With the Note 8, Samsung No Longer Delivers Embarrassing Real-World Performance [Comparing Note 8, Pixel XL, OnePlus 5
Conclusion:
When we wrote our assessment of the Galaxy Note 7’s real-world performance, we faced a salvo of criticism (much of it being the result of everlasting fanboy wars). This time around, we sought to show you our findings through a data-driven approach that attempts to capture and quantify how these devices perform on equal footing, under the exact same workload, with the same starting parameters. We’ve validated these results and have run these tests multiple times, with minimal variance (the Pixel XL, in particular, seems to operate in a perfect Newtonian clockwork universe here). But as confident as we are about the Galaxy Note 8’s real-world performance today, we’ve only provided a snapshot in time against a specific set of devices, and Samsung phones in particular are notorious for “slowing down” over weeks and months. Most reviewers, for example, initially sing praise towards Samsung for finally fixing TouchWiz’s performance woes, only to begin walking back their evaluations weeks later, or in re-reviews of Samsung devices. This has happened time and time again, and while we never were particularly fond of Samsung’s real-world performance out of the box, we certainly can’t guarantee the Galaxy Note 8 won’t regress with age either.
Yet at the same time, we can’t help but be surprised that the Note 8, so many years later, manages to minimize one of the series’ most criticized aspects. We were really critical of Samsung and the Note 7 last year, but so far there is no indication that the Galaxy Note 8 suffers from the same lockups, jarring animations, reproducible stutters and general lack of polish that left us disappointed in 2016. Past the examples provided in this article, I have personally had no complaints with my day to day usage of the device, and I have only noticed one small keyboard lockup whilst updating applications, which arguably excuses it. Other than that, though, it has been extremely serviceable with fast and fluid in-app performance, much better responsiveness than last year, and night-and-day improvements in app-holding capabilities. All of this allows the Note 8 to shine brighter as a power user phone than its predecessors, perhaps not in relative terms (given phones in general have gotten much better) but it is certainly everything I wished previous Note devices were in this regard. But do not be mistaken — it is still not perfect. It is still below the bar put forth by devices like the Pixel XL, and its biggest weak points remain precisely in those areas of the phone where Samsung is most involved, namely the system UI and some stock applications. It’s also nowhere near as snappy as the OnePlus 5, which combines an aggressive approach to performance with zippy animations to deliver an extremely responsive UX. It’s much harder for us to accurately measure the time it takes for actions within applications to be carried out, but I am confident that the OnePlus 5 would be a clear winner in this area.
That being said, I am very happy with the Note 8 so far. It is a compelling powerhouse of a phone, and while it might have priced itself a bit north of what I would have hoped, it does offer tremendous value in a market that still hesitates to challenge Samsung in the niche it has held for so many years — productivity devices with stylus support. My only complaint is battery life, which has been the worst I’ve had in any Note device to memory. This is puzzling to me, given I don’t feel a substantial improvement (if any) over the Note 5, which had a smaller 3,000mAh battery, an older processor and a default resolution of 1440p for its display settings. If it wasn’t for fast charging, as well as fast wireless charging, this would be unacceptable… and I often wonder whether we traded away some of that endurance for either more features most don’t need, or the performance this very article praises. However, that is a topic for another day. As it stands, the Galaxy Note 8 has proved to us that Samsung no longer delivers embarrassing real-world performance. I’m quite satisfied with the phone’s performance out of the box, and I really hope it can last this way — we’ll be sure to let you know if that’s not the case, but for now, I can say the Note 8 hasn’t disappointed us.
They really did reck the note 7 for it's performance last year so this is a great change.
Shows how good samsung are becoming now.
My battery life is a pile of poo since iOS 11. It drains horribly even in standby.
Better? Hmm, not so sure about that.
The UI on the S3 is way more inuituve, especially after you’ve personalized it. From there it’s turn dial left, or turn dial right.
Apple Watch is a bit more convoluted than that. Further Samsung has zero gratuitous animations so that leads to smoother and faster performance.
One click right for music player. Two clicks right for heart rate monitor...and it works with gloves on...
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Better? Hmm, not so sure about that.
The UI on the S3 is way more inuituve, especially after you’ve personalized it. From there it’s turn dial left, or turn dial right.
Apple Watch is a bit more convoluted than that. Further Samsung has zero gratuitous animations so that leads to smoother and faster performance.
One click right for music player. Two clicks right for heart rate monitor...and it works with gloves on...
Shame Samsung picked that silly tall design, and odd aspect ratio screen, not a patch on my old Note 5 in that respect.
However in that Full Article the Pixel XL still wins out over the Note 8 despite running last year's processor and less ram ... So a 2016 device is still the smoothest performer (albeit slower initial load of apps).
However it is great to see Samsung address much of its issues, and moreover to see a decent noticeable improvement in performance over the S8/8+ too.
It bodes well for S9 / Note 9 in 2018. But also it bodes well for the Pixel XL 2 if Google can build on it, it really will be a champion performance wise.
Radon you missed this one over there.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/light-bleed-t3670247
A users Samsung experience re the light bleed.
So regarding the light leak/bleed between the screen and body.
Telstra live chat: Go to Samsung
Make appointment with Samsung and popped in
Samsung: Go to Telstra ELF
Walk to Telstra
Telstra: Has to go in for repair no ELF , 2 weeks (you flippin kidding me its 8 day old device). Go back to Samsung
Walk back to Samsung
Samsung: Go in for repair 2 days turn around
So its gone to Samsung for repair locally – hoping its a new device , as the light leak has gotten worse last few days , definitely a workmanship issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/light-bleed-t3670247
A users Samsung experience re the light bleed.
So regarding the light leak/bleed between the screen and body.
Telstra live chat: Go to Samsung
Make appointment with Samsung and popped in
Samsung: Go to Telstra ELF
Walk to Telstra
Telstra: Has to go in for repair no ELF , 2 weeks (you flippin kidding me its 8 day old device). Go back to Samsung
Walk back to Samsung
Samsung: Go in for repair 2 days turn around
So its gone to Samsung for repair locally – hoping its a new device , as the light leak has gotten worse last few days , definitely a workmanship issue.
Got to love it when you see it for yourself how the reality of using an awesome phone is compared to the iPhone.
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Yeah I was never a huge fan of black phones but when I saw it in person, wow! Looked like black lacquer!
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Benchmark creator argues his benchmark matters. In other news, water is wet.
Can’t a person chose a phone based on their particular preferences?
I am selling my note 8, it’s listed right now. My gear s3 sold already.
I am enjoying my iPhone 8 plus and Apple Watch. It fits my particular needs and work environment.
My wife loves her note 8. I just returned her
iPhone 8 plus today. She loves the note 8, coloring with the spen, and Android Auto is miles ahead of CarPlay....which she uses during her commute to work. Me? I have a Bluetooth speaker tapped to the steering wheel for podcast (aka, an old car with no car payment ).
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See that's where you cross the line and become exactly what you're calling others. We don't need that really, it's just more wood on the fire.Got to love it when you see it for yourself how the reality of using an awesome phone is compared to the iPhone.....and these trolls lying.
I won't deny I am having second thoughts even though I love the note 8. I'm missing some stuff on my iphones. Imessage is one. I think att had a 30 return policy so I have some time still but I don't know.
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