Maybe not. Canada got the Snapdragon for the ill-fated note 7. It's not totally unreasonable that we'd get Snapdragon again for the newer models.Very grie
Wow. I was going to wait until next year but that sounds incredible. A major upgrade for over 1 generation (the sum of all parts)
Exynos 8895 for me as I'm in Canadaland
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Yes you're right I forgot about that - the note 7 did ship w a snapdragon here
I'll cross my fingers for exynos haha but honestly if it doesn't pan out that way it won't deter one bit from getting this phone.
S8 sounds incredible from the leaks/rumours
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Good call. Hopefully snap 835 is more comparable to exynos 8895 (but regardless this phone is shaping up to be something special)
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Someone with good photoshop skills - can you verify if this is legit?
Looks fake but could be a decent representation of what it may roughly be like.
More leaks. This time it's the panels of the S8 and S8 Plus. Now THESE, I hope are legit. Love those bezels.
Actually, I'm guessing it's fake. Those curves on the inside corners don't look right. They should be squared off corners on the inside like the Note 7 and S7 Edge.
Actually, I'm guessing it's fake. Those curves on the inside corners don't look right. They should be squared off corners on the inside like the Note 7 and S7 Edge.
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Samsung only making the curved screens is a deal breaker for me. Tried S7 edge and hated it. Hopefully they make both styles.
Yeah I would prefer a flat device also, not only for ergonomics sake but for purchasing decent screen protectors and such.
I hate curved edges...lets hope front is flat.
S8 definitely sounds more appealing than the ip7s.
But Samsung is flirting with making the S8 bigger which I absolutely don't need.
If the S8 Plus is the same size as the Note 7, then I can deal with that. Any bigger and I just might go for the regular S8.
It real depends though, cause the LG V20 is taller than the iPhone 7 plus, and I don't have a size issue with either.
I find the size tying goes away after a week. Sure the initial shock is obvious but I always have no trouble adapting. I used to think anything over 70mm wide was a pain. Then went to the Note 5, Pixel XL and now 7 Plus. Include a silicone case and I'm at 81mm and fine with one hand horizontally.
I do agree about preferring traditional edges rather than curves.
Those images are of screen protectors for the S8, not parts of the phone itself.
However, if real, they show the lack of a physical home button.
I think it's pretty clear the Home button is going.
And I'd be surprised if Apple keep it this year.
Ok so this is going to be my next phone, will get the bigger one. I would like to buy it outright directly from Samsung, how soon do those typically become available.
I pre-ordered the note 7 from Verizon, i am a little weary about pre-ordering another phone but i am sure i will not be able to pass up the SWAG they offer.
I pre-ordered the note 7 from Verizon, i am a little weary about pre-ordering another phone but i am sure i will not be able to pass up the SWAG they offer.
In the States, the S7 wasn't offered unlocked for 3 months (I believe?) after the initial release to the carriers.
http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/22/14353458/samsung-eight-step-battery-test-exploding-smartphones
This is how Samsung plans to prevent future phones from catching fire
The Korean company's new battery tests will apply to all devices, not just phones
This is how Samsung plans to prevent future phones from catching fire
The Korean company's new battery tests will apply to all devices, not just phones
Ok thanks, just wondering.
Verizon has made my Note 7 unusable as a phone (still works as a small tablet) so I am back to my old 5s. The 5s is ok but it is so small, will be a real challenge holding back from ordering the S8 right away.
It's will be interesting if all these purported additions to the s8 will work properly right off the bat.
I really hope so for both Samsung and the buyers sake...a lot riding on this.
I won't decide until the end of September what phone to get...so some time to work all the bugs out.
I really hope so for both Samsung and the buyers sake...a lot riding on this.
I won't decide until the end of September what phone to get...so some time to work all the bugs out.
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The S8 will not be announced at MWC this year. Samsung will have their own event, it looks like, later on in March-ish.
On the one hand, I'm glad they're not rushing the S8 and taking measures to ensure the battery is safe. On the other hand, we gotta wait!
(Perfect time for LG or HTC to swoop in if they are smart and ready...)
On the one hand, I'm glad they're not rushing the S8 and taking measures to ensure the battery is safe. On the other hand, we gotta wait!
(Perfect time for LG or HTC to swoop in if they are smart and ready...)
For me personally, LG or HTC is DOA. Next up is S8 and ip8. Currently rocking the Mate 9 and really like it.