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Another thing I'm worried about are the new screen sizes.
5.8" would be the smaller one? I wonder what the form factor will be. There were rumors that said they'd remain relatively the same size as the current S7/S7E respectively, but can a 5.8" screen really fit into the body of an S7?
Samsung is one of, if not, the leader of large screen sizes in ergonomically small form factors, so I have faith, but the laws of physics just makes it hard for me to believe.
I think both devices will likely get larger.
5.8" would be the smaller one? I wonder what the form factor will be. There were rumors that said they'd remain relatively the same size as the current S7/S7E respectively, but can a 5.8" screen really fit into the body of an S7?
Samsung is one of, if not, the leader of large screen sizes in ergonomically small form factors, so I have faith, but the laws of physics just makes it hard for me to believe.
I think both devices will likely get larger.
No, it's more likely the CPU which is faster has a more tangible impact. Remember the pixels CPU is an under clocked 821 whereas the OP3T is running its full capacity.
Remember although OnePlus updated the OS if you look at the buildprop, the limiter is still not allowing full 6gb usage, the limiter is set to the same as the buildprop in 4gb devices, so it's likely not ever using the 6gb .... At least the adjusted limiter on the OP3T is a lot higher than it was originally with the launch of the OP3 which had its limit akin to 3gb devices ...
Ah.
Then more apps not needing to refresh? VR? More intensive games? I don't particularly need 6GB, just feels more future-proof.
We update our phone every year ... We don't need future proofAh.
Then more apps not needing to refresh? VR? More intensive games? I don't particularly need 6GB, just feels more future-proof.
I assume they are going with on-screen buttons ? Surely they are not putting capacitive buttons in that tiny bottom bezel. I already got plenty of accidental taps on the back button as is .... Gripping it in horizontal would be a nightmare if you had to dodge capacitive buttons too ...
100% this. I think it's on-screen time.
I've always preferred on screen buttons. Using a physical button and the capacitive buttons on the S6 feels crap compared to what I got used to with the 3T/Pixel.
[doublepost=1485466616][/doublepost]How the heck are you going to reach the back fingerprint sensor on the larger S8 if it's that high?
Well, unless any of my frequently used apps that utilize fingerprint scanner (i.e. Banking, 1Password, Samsung or Android Pay) are able to adopt iris scanning instead for security, it is a big deal.
They already had a neat idea with the heart rate scanner in the flash module. I didn't use it much but it was a slick place to put it. Don't see why they'd go backwards to this design.
The logo will no doubt appear on retail models. No branding on prototypes and test devices is common. Unless it's the Chinese variant.
Size of the phone is remaining the same, it is the screen that is getting bigger.
We update our phone every week ... We don't need future proof
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Lol .... sad but very often true
With my new years' resolution and getting the Pixel.. I hope to change phones less often this year than previous years!
But to be honest.. I know I will be getting/trying the new iPhone and the new Pixel.. but the rest of the upcoming phones I will try my best to resist.
I am looking forward to a "Pixel Watch" though.. hopefully it turns out better than those recent LG rumours!
(Apologies for going off topic!)
"Future proof" on this forum is hilarious, most of us go through 3-8 phones a year
"I am buying this phone in April, I HOPE IT LASTS TIL JUNE"
"I am buying this phone in April, I HOPE IT LASTS TIL JUNE"
So slapgear had an article saying the S8 both versions may ship with an S-Pen, which raises question if they are going with a Note 8 6 months later, how will it differentiate ?
Okay, these rumors are starting to vary too much. I'll just wait in agony, until we get closer to release and rumors are much more solid.
The Evleaks guy is really confident in that photo. I am not. I think the rumors of a 5.8" screen and 6.2" screen are bs. Samsung can't dismiss the people who want a smaller screen size. 4GB of RAM? That's also probably BS as well. I will be quite disappointed if it doesn't have at least 6GB because that's how the market is heading. The logo doesn't seem to say "Samsung" at the back properly. It looks like a poor mockup tbh.
I'm still hoping for the finger sensor on the display. And YES, 4GB of RAM sounds fishy when Samsung's C9 Pro already has 6GB, OP3 has 6GB, several phones from Xiaomi, and etc.
That scanner is just horrible, it looks like the home button recycled for the back and turned sideways. It is also high and not centered, it should be like Hauwei or similar scanners. I can see the camera lens gtting smudged constantly with this design.
Samsung are definitely missing a trick not having a smaller screen model that is high end like the iPhone SE.
Sure, the SE isn't majorly powerful, but its got very good internals.
Working at CPW I sell loads and loads of SE's.
I definitely think a smaller Samsung would sell just as well, there is definitely a big market of people who are not here for larger phones, no matter how small the bezel is.
One thing I will say though (going off topic) Samsung kill it with their low end devices. The J3 and J5 absolutely fly out. I don't think I've gone a shift there yet (and I only do part time 15 hours) where I haven't seen one being sold. Crazy.
Sure, the SE isn't majorly powerful, but its got very good internals.
Working at CPW I sell loads and loads of SE's.
I definitely think a smaller Samsung would sell just as well, there is definitely a big market of people who are not here for larger phones, no matter how small the bezel is.
One thing I will say though (going off topic) Samsung kill it with their low end devices. The J3 and J5 absolutely fly out. I don't think I've gone a shift there yet (and I only do part time 15 hours) where I haven't seen one being sold. Crazy.