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They've made a lot of progress for sure. Perhaps they'll follow Apple / Google in a few years and refine their own Exynos CPU to the point where it is actually competitive. I paid $1300 for mine which hurts, but it'll be softened by ~$750+ from selling my OP13. Assuming I keep the phone, as of now I don't see any reason not to, I'll take advantage of pre-order deals on the S26 next year.

I've had the phone since last Friday and still haven't used the camera, there's that much else to tinker with on this phone! I've never used a phone with two telephoto lenses and have no idea on when to use this, so there's a learning curve here as well.

Wow - on multiple fronts.

I'll be out of pocket ~$200 USD total... coming from S24+ with trade-in, all the discounts and applying ~$250 more in extra credit card points.

I started messing with the camera and lenses 1st thing and haven't used the S Pen more than a few times as of yet.

I've been quite impressed with the device, camera improvements over S24+ and a much more polished "1st rev" software release.
 
Wow - on multiple fronts.

I'll be out of pocket ~$200 USD total... coming from S24+ with trade-in, all the discounts and applying ~$250 more in extra credit card points.

I started messing with the camera and lenses 1st thing and haven't used the S Pen more than a few times as of yet.

I've been quite impressed with the device, camera improvements over S24+ and a much more polished "1st rev" software release.
My phone buying for 2024-2025 is over, it's gotten absurd. After I sell the OP13 I'm sticking with 16PM and S25U until the 17PM and S26.

Also impressed by the S25U compared to S24+.
 
Looks like Santa isn't coming today. Still sitting with this status and Samsung has no clue when it will ship:

Est. delivery: There has been an unexpected delay, we will update the new delivery date at the earliest

sigh, hate when that happens :( really hope it turns up soon
 
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sigh, hate when that happens :( really hope it turns up soon
Thanks. Yeah I know things can happen, so it's ok. The only frustrating thing is that I could order the same configuration and have it delivered on Feb 14th, according to their site. But if I were to cancel, then there go the free Buds 3 Pro. If anything, hopefully they can provide me an actual timeline by this week.
 
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Thanks. Yeah I know things can happen, so it's ok. The only frustrating thing is that I could order the same configuration and have it delivered on Feb 14th, according to their site. But if I were to cancel, then there go the free Buds 3 Pro. If anything, hopefully they can provide me an actual timeline by this week.
Sorry man, has to be so frustrating. Hopefully you'll get yours in the next day or two.

If you can still cancel, check Best Buy? The 256gb model offers a $200 BB gift card while the 512gb offers an $80 gift card. Just food for thought if you still want the Buds, the 256gb model could be a good alternative.
 
Sorry man, has to be so frustrating. Hopefully you'll get yours in the next day or two.

If you can still cancel, check Best Buy? The 256gb model offers a $200 BB gift card while the 512gb offers an $80 gift card. Just food for thought if you still want the Buds, the 256gb model could be a good alternative.
Thanks. Yeah, I think I’m just going to wait and see what it looks like after I actually get an update. They claim that they will be sending me an email today or tomorrow with a firm delivery date. If that date is within the next week, then I’ll just stay put. Otherwise, like you said, I might look at other vendors.
 
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*Faints

This is awesome. Just another reason to make switching easier. That used to be a gripe, that I couldn't watch some of my purchased content on my Android.

To be honest I'm surprised Apple have done that.
I know, I saw the article earlier on MR front page and couldn't believe it. The only thing I can't do on S25U is initiate FaceTime calls. That's it. What a time to be alive 😂
 
I know, I saw the article earlier on MR front page and couldn't believe it. The only thing I can't do on S25U is initiate FaceTime calls. That's it. What a time to be alive 😂

Maybe the next step is to let Android users link an Apple Watch to their phone.
 
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To be honest I'm surprised Apple have done that.
I’m not… they have Apple Music presence on Android, it’s a no-brainer that Apple add TV Plus app as well. The reason behind existing on Android… is that these services are paid apps. Ultimately, Apple is a trying to encourage users to sign up to their services.

I think it was a few months ago… there was article detailing Apple looking for Android devs to create some form of a TV app.

 
I’m not… they have Apple Music presence on Android, it’s a no-brainer that Apple add TV Plus app as well. The reason behind existing on Android… is that these services are paid apps. Ultimately, Apple is a trying to encourage users to sign up to their services.

I think it was a few months ago… there was article detailing Apple looking for Android devs to create some form of a TV app.

there is a TV app now, just got updated today.
 
Well I just discovered that I can order off of Best Buy and pick it up tomorrow…with a catch. I ordered the White 512gb off of Samsung. The do have the Titanium Black 512gb for pickup. They also have the White Silver (my favorite of the colors) 256gb.

I probably could survive with 256. I currently have 110gb left in my 256gb iPhone.

Hmmmm and I get a $200 Best Buy gift card with the 256gb.
 
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Well I just discovered that I can order off of Best Buy and pick it up tomorrow…with a catch. I ordered the White 512gb off of Samsung. The do have the Titanium Black 512gb for pickup. They also have the White Silver (my favorite of the colors) 256gb.

I probably could survive with 256. I currently have 110gb left in my 256gb iPhone.

Hmmmm and I get a $200 Best Buy gift card with the 256gb.
I’d do that in a heartbeat if Samsung still lets you cancel.
 
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