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Hi guys I've just got the note 8 on contract question is do you guys think I should wait for the s9 plus or keep the note 8
I'm happy with the note 8 only thing I'm jealous of from the rumours is the stereo speakers
Apart from that I don't see what more they can improve on that will over take the note 8 maybe the camera but as far as I know ain't they using the same displays 1440p ect?
Thanks
You should keep the note 8, wait for the s9+, buy a Nokia 3310 in the mean time and then wait some more for the note 10. :silly:
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Dejan Sathanas said:
You should keep the note 8, wait for the s9+, buy a Nokia 3310 in the mean time and then wait some more for the note 10. :silly:
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Lol I know it was a silly question suppose I was just wondering if people thought it was with the wait or it will just be a incremental update of the s8 plus ect
stereo speakers, camera, processor.... those seem to be the selling points really, however... no s-pen so not for me.
I'm not a good enough photographer to use/know the difference between S9+ and my Note 8, processing power... well my note8 have plenty already.... as for the speakers... well, no matter what, mobile phone speakers will never be all that great, if you want good sound go buy nice earbuds.
I doubt I would consider the S9+ an actual upgrade over the Note 8
Check the web, plenty of specs already there and decide for yourself. And in 4 days you'll see the official one.
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As I always point out, a note user considers the s pen as the number one factor, if not, go for a S series, a pixel, a V series, a xperia, I dont know, any real fine flagship
Thanks guys just with me having 14 days to decide but I'll properly keep the note 8 something special a out the note series
I'll have a look at some decent buds now any recommendation that have nice sound any with a nice dac too
Thanks again
I'd tell anyone outside of XDA to go for N8, especially when S9 comes out as it will most definitely get a price drop.
However, in XDA, many will say S9, all due to Project Treble.
If you dont fiddle with your phone, stay with N8. We still dont have much info on Treble, but the way the tables have changed, technically, Sammy should adapt it.
Note 9 and S9/S9+ Skip. Note 10 or Galaxy X Give me! The S9+ slightly better then Note 8. You just contract phone. Chances are you had to put $200-300+ down payment. Plus the months you use till S9+ comes out which avg. $20-40. Then let's say you want a S9+ That's another $200-300 down and start all over with payments. Is it really woth it to have a slightly better Note 8? No.
Even the Note 9 rumors specs/features not making me want to get it. Will wait for Note 10 or Galaxy X. $1k a year for a phone? That hurts. Seems best to skip a gen and get a true upgrade. This Note 8 is a powerhouse so I am sure it will be good for 2-3 years.
That's just my opinion though. Some people want the hottest phone every year. That's fine it's your money spend how you want.
Thanks just checked what project treble is sound promising do you think the note 8 would get it?
I had the s8 plus xperia xz premium and the iPhone 8 plus and switched to the note 8 so looking to stick with the device for at least around a year lol need my phone addiction to calm down a bit
But if there isn't much of a difference between the s9plus to the note 8 what we know of anyways then I'll properly keep the note 8
Does anyone know on any rumours of what dac will be in the s9
Wait for 6.5" Note 9.
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Sounds like spoiled bratty question.. no offence anyway like pen stay with note.. otherwise S series
I was wondering the same and ended up picking up the Note 8 directly from Samsung. They were willing to give me $350 for my Edge 7 which is more then I would get on Ebay and they tossed in the Icon X 2018. With how carriers do phones now with these stupid leases and no subsidizing. I'd rather pay $600 for a Note 8, then $800 for a S9+ in a few weeks that hasn't been tested mainstream yet.
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Thanks just checked what project treble is sound promising do you think the note 8 would get it?
I had the s8 plus xperia xz premium and the iPhone 8 plus and switched to the note 8 so looking to stick with the device for at least around a year lol need my phone addiction to calm down a bit
But if there isn't much of a difference between the s9plus to the note 8 what we know of anyways then I'll properly keep the note 8
Does anyone know on any rumours of what dac will be in the s9
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I'd like to know that too (DAC) , I love my Samsung but they're not notorious for great sound quality. Wonder if it'll be any different this time. I still keep my HTC 10 for listening to music, sounds miles better imho.
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jadaress1 said:
I'd like to know that too (DAC) , I love my Samsung but they're not notorious for great sound quality. Wonder if it'll be any different this time. I still keep my HTC 10 for listening to music, sounds miles better imho.
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I'm using a htc usb c to 3.5 jack and to me sounds louder and better then the built in dac on the note 8
Guess we'll find out soon enough eh, for me if it includes a good DAC it'll be a good all rounder for me. Maybe they'll shock us... Hmm
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Hi dear all
I am your friend from Lenovo p2 forums I was having p2 phone bit unfortunately it was stolen and I have to buy a new phone Inow samsung a6+ and nokia 7 plus is Avilable at my region with approximately similar price but I am really biased to nokia 7 plus is it really a good phone what about battery life and screen what about Android one is it good enough or have any bugs is there any advise to follow on purchase
Thanks in advance for your help
I'm owning Nokia 7 plus for more than a month now.
So, I didn't expect this phone to lag in multitasking, but it does. My Xiaomi Mi A1 did not lag at all in such simple tasks. That's a major letdown for me. It's not a huge problem, but it's a fact. Maybe future updates will improve that.
Another most important thing for me, the camera. It's not bad, it's even good. It just lacks the dynamic range of flagship phones.
Considering all that I think I wouldn't buy Nokia 7 plus again and go for OP6 or HTC U11 (it costs like 25 euro more than N7P here in Poland).
Still if u want Android One then probably Nokia is your best bet.
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It's worth every penny...
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lotap said:
I'm owning Nokia 7 plus for more than a month now.
So, I didn't expect this phone to lag in multitasking, but it does. My Xiaomi Mi A1 did not lag at all in such simple tasks. That's a major letdown for me. It's not a huge problem, but it's a fact. Maybe future updates will improve that.
Another most important thing for me, the camera. It's not bad, it's even good. It just lacks the dynamic range of flagship phones.
Considering all that I think I wouldn't buy Nokia 7 plus again and go for OP6 or HTC U11 (it costs like 25 euro more than N7P here in Poland).
Still if u want Android One then probably Nokia is your best bet.
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Spot on "complaints". Other than that it's an excellent phone. However where I live the OP6 is €200 more so the Nokia is excellent for the price.
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Pay extra for the OnePlus 6 if you can.I had the Nokia 7 plus and returned it.The op6 is worth the extra few quid.€400 for n7+ in europe €520 for op6,
The Nokia certainly has some bugs,check out the Nokia forums
dears nokia7 plus is the best mid ranger more than 2 months searching and i reach to a verdict that all mid rangers has problems whether lags or software problems for example a6+ has very lagy face recognition and lagy software even ones that have no software problem is made of very bad materials that is not durable
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i know op6 or op5 is good but they are not mid rangers they are flagships for me i can't accept phone without sd card
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i hope that in the next few days all software problems will be solved
I don't really experience these multitask issues some people seem to have. Multitasking is swift and fluent, apps are being kept in memory, ... Really no complaints at all.
As for my general impression: I came from a Lenovo P2 of which the screen broke, and while I waited on another screen to arrive I bought a Galaxy A5 2017. Sold the P2 when it was fixed, but got unhappy with the A5 (disappointing battery life, overall smoothness & speed of the UI) and bought the Nokia 7 Plus. I really couldn't be happier. Battery life is not what it was with the P2, but close enough for me to be fully satisfied and not make me want to return to my P2 anymore.
Other than that... It feels very snappy and fast overall, decent enough camera (much better than the P2), screen is absolutely fine and Android One is a big plus for me (clean Android is how I like it, even more so after my short trip to Samsung). If you come from the P2 I can only see you being absolutely satisfied.
It's been 6 months I am using Galaxy Note 8 now I wanna switch can anyone give some options no Galaxy S9 though please.
I was reading about LG G7 ThinQ looks nice.
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Why do you want to change your note 8? What do you dislike about it? I would consider anything else except a note 9, as a downgrade
I dislike the battery.I absolutely hate the speaker.It's shameful for a device of this price.I also dislike the slow updates but that is a Samsung issue overall.Touchwiz launcher is horrible but that's an easy fix.All that being said nobody makes as good of a screen as samsung,I adore the camera and the s-pen is an absolute delight.I don't know about upgrading to the note 9 simply because that'd be a net loss of 500$ for only 6 months of usage on my note 8 but I'm positive I'll be getting the S10/Note 10
I think, there are more then enough people who needs every 6 month a new device.
I don't know why.
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Why do you want to change your note 8? What do you dislike about it? I would consider anything else except a note 9, as a downgrade
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Nothing as such I just wanna change I am hating its curve screen which has no use at all and not a single screen protector fix on it (tried 4 so far)
I like OP6 but then its camera is not as good as Note 8 camera is, secondly it has no HDR for Netflix and Amazon and its vibrations are so so weird!!
I like LG G7 ThinQ though havent tried it yet!
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You will probably have a difficult time with that question in this forum since we're here because we like/love the Note series of phones. With that being said I don't disagree with the speaker part, I'm hoping the Note 9 will have stereo speakers, preferably more robust speakers to boot.
You need to get a full screen adhersion screen protector. They can be found pretty easily you just need to look for them. But I would stick with the Note 8 as it is a very good device and will probably last you for a good few years.
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You need to get a full screen adhersion screen protector. They can be found pretty easily you just need to look for them. But I would stick with the Note 8 as it is a very good device and will probably last you for a good few years.
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Yeah still its so irritating and annoying at times saw HTC U12+ really impressed with the over all feel of the phone and the camera has outstanding results, might go for it I guess!
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I would only consider the Pixel 2 or 3 (if you can wait for it to come out).
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I would only consider the Pixel 2 or 3 (if you can wait for it to come out).
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Google will never release a Dual Sim variant and that sucks [emoji43]
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The LG G7 and HTC U12 won't have any better battery life compared to Note 8. PIxel 2 XL would be an option. Huawei Mate 10 Pro or P20 Pro is another option. Note 9 is around the corner with 4000 mah battery which should help
Bought OnePlus 6 Mirror Black 128gb (Black Mirror is so sexy its dope, OnePlus did an amazing job), its amazing freaking fast, smooth, the gestures are nice as well. I love the full screen display with notch though so many people don't like it, you can't compare the camera with Note 8 one's but its not that bad seriously and with Gcam the pictures comes really nice.
Over all experience is so satisfying, I don't miss Note 8 at all :good:
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If I were you, I would go probably for the Huawei P20 Pro.
I get puzzled by such threads? The Note series is unique as a mobile phone experience.
The S-pen is whats makes the Note, the Note. If one doesn't need or use the S-pen I cant imagine why one would purchase a Note series mobile? To that end there are no options or other choices to the SG Note 8 until the Note 9 is released shortly.
If the S-pen is not of primary use then there are numerous other mobile phones to explore.
One thing is a certainty in the mobile world, no phone will please all users. That is why there is a plethora of choices. Every mobile made has its positives also negatives, its all a question of needs and usage prioritise.
I need and use the S-pen, it makes my mobile a pocket PC.
If I didn't need the S-pen I would look at mobiles with my second priority and that is good DAC and sound quality. Some prioritise the camera or screen size, the list is endless.
Ryland
so true, Ryland; plus, why do people thing anyone cares about why they hate a particular phone?
If you hate the note 8, get rid of it and get something else; no one here cares to hear your sob story about why its so awful..
BTW, even though I have had several Note phones, start with the first one, I rarely use the Spen at this point in my life; I like them for their size, their screen, and the "extras" that samsung includes in their phones...Sure, the sound sucks, but there are endless BT/Wired/Wireless speakers and head sets that make that point moot. Battery life is no issue, with wireless charging, and most of the other complaints are just silly ..
anyways, lets hope that people who dont like this phone just get rid of it, and move on, without giving us endless posts about why they hate/hated/got rid of it..no one cares!!!
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It's been 6 months I am using Galaxy Note 8 now I wanna switch can anyone give some options no Galaxy S9 though please.
I was reading about LG G7 ThinQ looks nice.
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I had an LG G7 ThinQ for 2-3 days, couldn't stand the UI and is on the small side for me compared to the Note 8. G7 is not slow just different when you use all these phones. Ended up giving it to my Granddaughter after 3 days.
Probably a Note 9 or an iPhone X plus
The note 8's battery is as trash as the Note 5's.
I've currently got an s8+ that has no issues, however I'm really interested in the note 9. To those of you that have it would you think it's worth upgrading to from an s8+?
Yes.... Had an S8+ before my Note 8. Note 8 a definite worthy upgrade to the S8+, Note 9 a definite upgrade from the Note 8.
Note 9 is the best phone available right now. If you love Note phones, you'll love the Note 9. Lots of upgrades over the S8+ with this phone.
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I've currently got an s8+ that has no issues, however I'm really interested in the note 9. To those of you that have it would you think it's worth upgrading to from an s8+?
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I upgraded from the s8+ to the 512 gb version, just for the storage increase. I think it was worth it.
I think it's a worthy upgrade. I got mine thru Verizon and got a decent trade in for the S8+ witch made the monthly payments only $1 more than Samsung financing. I originally gave my wife my Note 8 last week because I purchased a new Pixel 2xl. That didn't work out so good so I returned that and went for the Note 9. I've only had the S8+ for a few days but can say just for the extra screen size and camera it's well worth the upgrade if you don't mind the bill. I can't comment on the battery yet but can say the S8 was doing good for me there.
Thanks for the advice everyone. I've never owned a note but I'm interested in this one for the camera, batter, and s pen. Is the s pen really as awesome as most reviews make it seem?
Best phone ever. Only flaw really is sealed battery.
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I've never owned a note but I'm interested in this one for the camera, batter, and s pen. Is the s pen really as awesome as most reviews make it seem?
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Yes it is!
omg_itr said:
I've currently got an s8+ that has no issues, however I'm really interested in the note 9. To those of you that have it would you think it's worth upgrading to from an s8+?
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Ii say definitely, coming form the Note 8, the small upgrades actually have big impact.
I agree. Have had s8 plus and Note 8. While it's not a ground breaking advance over last year's phones it is just a little better in almost every way. If you can afford to, it is 100% worth an upgrade.
As far as the s-pen goes it is something you'll either play with for a week and never touch again, or it will become something that is invaluable to you. I've used Note phones since the 2. Skipped the 5 because it didn't have an sd card slot and was devastated when I had to return my Note 7. I use the pen almost every day at work and while I could live without it my workflow would become less efficient for sure.
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i came from the s8 plus and i have no regrets. More storage, better battery. A little bigger screen. Brighter Screen, Better speakers. S pen ( if you use it ), More ram ! better processor ! come on homie. Make that switch
I say if you can pick it up go for it. A lot of people who has a Note 8 can't justify the move because of the price point but I made the switch. This is coming from a guy who was trashing Apple for their iPhone X price. The Note series are the only phones that excites me and all of the added feature did not make me hesitate (maybe a little)
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I've currently got an s8+ that has no issues, however I'm really interested in the note 9. To those of you that have it would you think it's worth upgrading to from an s8+?
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Hey is your S8+ Rooted ?
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Hey is your S8+ Rooted ?
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It isn't. Haven't found a need for it honestly
I used to root every phone I owned. These days the hassle far outweighs the benefits imo.
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I used to root every phone I owned. These days the hassle far outweighs the benefits imo.
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Couldn't agree more! Plus there are so many apps that can do things now that used to require root.
I am using pixel 2 XL and like the camera and software and getting 6 to 6.30 hours screen on time on 4G..I am thinking to switch to Note 9 but unsure about quality of camera, battery, sound, software etc. Is note 9 worth paying £200 more ? I dont use Spen much
You could always upgrade to the SGS9 rather than the Note 9 if you aren't gonna use the S-Pen. However the Note 9 does have a much larger battery than the SGS9. The Note 9 does have a very good camera setup, good sound quality. However seeing as you have come from a stock android experience. You will find that the current Samsung Experoemce UI to be quite smiliar .
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You could always upgrade to the SGS9 rather than the Note 9 if you aren't gonna use the S-Pen. However the Note 9 does have a much larger battery than the SGS9. The Note 9 does have a very good camera setup, good sound quality. However seeing as you have come from a stock android experience. You will find that the current Samsung Experoemce UI to be quite smiliar .
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Actually i have used S7 edge, S8 and S9, HTC U11 before moving to Pixel 2 XL...was not happy with camera, software and battery life of S9..it was very much same experience as using old s7 edge and S8..i heard good things about note 9 thatswhy thought to give it a go..
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Actually i have used S7 edge, S8 and S9, HTC U11 before moving to Pixel 2 XL...was not happy with camera, software and battery life of S9..it was very much same experience as using old s7 edge and S8..i heard good things about note 9 thatswhy thought to give it a go..
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In all honesty the camera performance on the Note 9 is only slightly better than that of the SGS9. Battery life should be slightly better as it has a much larger battery. Software experience will be the same as they both run on Samsung's Experience UI.
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In all honesty the camera performance on the Note 9 is only slightly better than that of the SGS9. Battery life should be slightly better as it has a much larger battery. Software experience will be the same as they both run on Samsung's Experience UI.
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Ok thanks
I think i will order and use it few days..if happy keep it or else will return it within 14 days....samsung has powerful hardware but software is still not as fluid and lags free as Pixel , oneplus, sony etc