Fair point. iPhone Plus and Pixel XL aren't that different in size thanks to Google's bezels.
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Fair point. iPhone Plus and Pixel XL aren't that different in size thanks to Google's bezels.
Colors in Europe to be black, silver, and violet, says a leaker.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-colors-violet_id91783
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-colors-violet_id91783
First time i will buy the small one if it's true and they only differ in screen size and battery capacity.
S8, Note 7, S8+
S8, Note 7, S8+
First time i will buy the small one if it's true and they only differ in screen size and battery capacity.
S8, Note 7, S8+
WOW!!!
Don't think it's a real image (you can tell by the reflections) but it still gives a good idea of the relative sizes.
I would definitely get the smaller one too.
First time i will buy the small one if it's true and they only differ in screen size and battery capacity.
S8, Note 7, S8+
Nice find! We get a great sense of their sizes when there's something to compare to.
Side note: the note 7 is still a gorgeous device.
Price doesn't matter to me as much as long as there is a free trade up option with the S7. The only difference is T-Mobile applying bill credits properly. Anyways, my new S7 comes soon. Not too keen on the Gold color, but it beats holding onto a Nexus 5X or using a Note 5 with subpar battery life.
I might just do that tooFirst time i will buy the small one if it's true and they only differ in screen size and battery capacity.
S8, Note 7, S8+
After seeing them together like that. I might go for the smaller one this time around!
Here's the S7, Note 7, and S7E.
And below, the earlier picture of the S8, Note 7, S8 Plus.
The S8 series will definitely be larger than the S7 series. Thankfully they're not much wider, but the S8 regular looks like it'll match up more in size with the S7Edge, and the S8 Plus looks like it'll be taller than the Note 7 (whereas the S7E was shorter).
So yeah, wishful thinking they could keep the sizes respectively, but they don't look like they'll be too much bigger.
And below, the earlier picture of the S8, Note 7, S8 Plus.
The S8 series will definitely be larger than the S7 series. Thankfully they're not much wider, but the S8 regular looks like it'll match up more in size with the S7Edge, and the S8 Plus looks like it'll be taller than the Note 7 (whereas the S7E was shorter).
So yeah, wishful thinking they could keep the sizes respectively, but they don't look like they'll be too much bigger.
Here's the S7, Note 7, and S7E.
And below, the earlier picture of the S8, Note 7, S8 Plus.
The S8 series will definitely be larger than the S7 series. Thankfully they're not much wider, but the S8 regular looks like it'll match up more in size with the S7Edge, and the S8 Plus looks like it'll be taller than the Note 7 (whereas the S7E was shorter).
So yeah, wishful thinking they could keep the sizes respectively, but they don't look like they'll be too much bigger.
I love the bezel difference between the S8 and Note 7 lol.
Same here. If I had no issues dealing with the size of the V20, then the S8 Plus size shouldn't be a problem neither.
Was going to hold out for the iphone 8 but the 5.1 usable screen is a big turn off for me. Will see later with the apple keynote but be surprised if that report is wrong.
I'm the same. It's amazing that it's only a tad taller than the note 7.
I've always wanted an even bigger phone than the note. I remember when Samsung used to do the mega. The only thing that stopped me getting it was the mediocre specs (low res screen and processor).
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I know that's really put me off. Getting the 8 would be a downgrade for me because of the screen size. Also the phone is not offering anything that I can't get in the S8 + in terms of features. I may get the 7S plus if it's enough of an upgrade.
I've switched from the note series to the S series in the past to get the upgraded tech and I always regreted it because I found the S series too small.
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And whilst the original note was not as big in terms of the screen size it was awkward and cumbersome but I loved it just the same. And I've been dragging the iPhone plus series around since 2014 which is also bulky. The S8+ will be fine.
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The note 7 was perfection.
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I wonder what violet looks like. I'll probably get the black for a change. I haven't had a black phone since fbe 6 plus and only got that because I couldn't get it in gold or silver.
Anyhow I think a black bezel will be better because of the new aspect ratio as some of the video content will play with black bars so it will be more seamless.
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Amazing! The S8 size doesn't look bad at all! Just the S7 but taller and actually thinner. Or basically the S7 Edge. I'm really happy to see these dimensions.
I said this of 2016: Samsung has really cornered the market on what I call "ergonomic phablets" -- smartphones that compare in size to smaller devices, but offer phablet size screens. With the S8, they're making this truer than ever.
So basically the S8 is the regular iPhone 7 width + S7 Edge height (it's actually slightly shorter than the S7 Edge height, which is 150.9 mm).
Excellent size, if you ask me.
Samsung drops pretty quickly. Even that first month I usually see at least $50-$100 off the price on used ones on swappa, plus you don't pay tax so that's another $70ish. At 3 months the S7 was closer to $150-200 off, with the occasional super deal that was even lower.
Although IMO it's better to just jump on a carrier deal at release as someone always has a BOGO or deal going on.
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Wow, the GS8+ has a sick screen. Still, I'm not really sure I'm feeling it this time around. I find the curved edges a detriment and not a positive to functionality. The fingerprint sensor is in a terrible spot as well. I'm still up in the air, and I guess whatever Apple releases will make the decision for me.
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Yeah that's what's scaring me as well. If they do something stupid like put a touch bar there I'll be bummed. It sounds like something Apple would do though. But at the same time if they get the fingerprint sensor on the front it will be better than Samsung putting it on the back, and may be worth the loss of real estate. Plus you never know with Apple, they might actually come out with something useful and we may all love it.
This is the first pic I've seen, that the curves and rounded edges make it look good.
If it's 5.1" usable screen in a body the same size as the current iPhone with 4.7" then I do think I'll be going after that model instead of the plus. I've been back and forth so many times, love the size of the regular iPhone but the screen feels cramped at times, 5.1 might be perfect.
As for the S8, really must resist temptation and hold out for the Note 8, I only plan on getting two phones this year and the Note 8 and iPhone X are the ones I have my eye on, but damn that S8 in all black looks nice.
The GS8+ will be the same length as the V20 and slightly narrower. That's perfect!!!!
Will also be nearly the same size as the iPhone 7+ as well.