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Samsung Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ discussion thread V4, S8 RM3299/S8+ RM3699

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Andrewtst
post May 7 2017, 12:27 AM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ May 7 2017, 12:25 AM)
Just charge before go sleep..
Don't worry about overcharging because nowadays phone can autostop after full 100% rclxms.gif something like that... Don't know the actual term tongue.gif
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Not working if using wireless charger because I just test yesterday night where today I wake up morning the phone is warm.
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post May 7 2017, 02:37 AM

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My Impression of Samsung Galaxy S8+ after a day use.

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  • Design - Design is very subjective but I believe this time not much will ever said this phone is ugly. S8/S8+ is the most beauty touch screen phone ever release. 2nd place I give to LG G6. I just can't stop staring at it. Simple beauty, elegance & gorgeous.
  • Screen - No doubt it is the best screen I ever use in mobile. You just need to see yourself as word can't describe it. They is some users report have red tint issue, so it is advice proper check during purchase. How many unit got red tint issue I had no idea, as included 9 demo set I molest, I didn't seen any red tint issue in all 10 units from my eye.
  • Camera - The front and rear camera is very great and nothing much to complain about. Simply awesome. The rear camera for me is far better than iPhone 7 Plus.
  • System UI - The best ever release by Samsung, I must said I am more impress with this UI than vanilla stock, it is so clean and simple but still attractive.
  • UI Smoothness - Frank speak all the demo set I touch is not very smooth, even the unit I own also, lucky Samsung had release a new Home Launcher version update in Galaxy Apps Store. All Samsung own apps now is update at Galaxy Apps Store, it is wise don't disable this. After the update, now the UI smoothness is far better, it is not extremely smooth but at least it is in acceptable level now. I wonder why no review mentioned about this, the phone is very fast but the UI smoothness is not top notch.
  • Loud Speaker - It is ok for single speaker. I am a bit miss my loud speaker in iPhone 7 Plus now.
  • Sound Output - I find my Bose SoundSport sound nicer than pairing with iPhone 7 Plus. It sound much smoother.
  • Fingerprint - Whoever does this design and approval is brain broken! The placement at top right back beside the camera is very wrong.
  • Iris Scanner - I am actually disappointing with it, it is not working well and slow for user that wear glasses.
  • Battery Life - It is very awesome to me and the wireless fast charging also very fast jut it not stopping even full charge. Now I remember back actually wireless charging never ever knew to stop, it is like that since the first time appear in S6 Edge.
  • Bixby button - This extra button is really useless, the Bixby is not something everyone fancy about it. Very hope soon can have a proper way to change the button to something else without root. This Bixby is the most lagging apps in S8+, it is not smooth and take few second to fully load.
  • Game Launcher - I know this is nothing new as it is long there, Samsung doing this is very welcome, all games now in a proper place instead of everywhere in the app drawer.
  • What I miss from iPhone 7 Plus - the double tap at status bar to scroll to top. The extremely smooth UI where also only happen in iOS 10.3.1. The much better loud speaker.
  • What I hate in iOS but no longer issue after back to Android - Thanks god I no need to make the screen not sleep or app run in-front when downloading thing from the app. 2nd is they is no more apps that look ugly due to stretching due to the app not FHD support.
Sample Photos taken with Samsung Galaxy S8+

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post May 7 2017, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(Max2006 @ May 7 2017, 11:38 AM)
No.  Every demo unit are dimmer when compared to note 5 & s7 edge. So you said every s8 demo unit is defective? That's impossible.  If you don't believe, you can go to Samsung store and see for yourself.

As bro big[1] said, auto brightness may have different result .but when it comes to manual brightness, note 5 and s7 edge are brighter.
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It do is but I think this is not an issue. I use auto and already crazy bright where the bar not even half.
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QUOTE(Nick Zelos @ May 7 2017, 12:45 PM)
Gotta disagree with u on the iris scanner part.. I am wearing glasses and it works like a charm, never had any issues with it..
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It is working but it is slower than without glasses and take little time when indoor to me. Maybe due to glasses type also.

QUOTE(johnm @ May 7 2017, 12:57 PM)
Bro thanks for review. Good for you no red tint as there were a bit of complaints from launch day owners.

Design I agree Samsung nailed it.. A 6.2" screen and yet so compact really good. Aesthetics 11/10.
In fact I tried both and prefer the 8+ while the 8 design & size seems better suited for the ladies (sorry not meant to be a sexist remark) smile.gif

The battery life is better on recent models but had a Note 5 where not so great and that not heavy use. Quite happy with 7 plus battery life.

About camera the 8+ is much better? I'm no cam expert just been dabbling with the 7+ cam and quite like the pics but to be honest I only compared to the demo unit pics (Just asking as a discussion not as fan boy so no offence please)

Animation not smooth surprising as lots of comments on web that Nougat has surpassed iOS but as you say now better.

Lastly the porridge looks so yummy that if I'm in JB next let's go makan there, my treat biggrin.gif

Thanks again for review. Hope you do after a month review. Hooked after your Nexus 5X and Music app reviews. notworthy.gif
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S8 is actually very small due to the aspect ratio on it.

Battery life still iPhone 7 Plus the best.

Camera wise a lot reviewer also much prefer S8 this time. smile.gif

Smoothness issue is due to Samsung itself, I can said for others brand like Huawei or Mi or Google or Sony or any android brand you name it, all is as smooth as iOS or even better.

Haha! sure not a problem, just PM me if you at JB. Haha! But that shop is actually at Kulai not JB, drive from JB town to there is around 25 to 35 mins. Anyway JB a lot nice food also.

Ya, I think I will do second review after a month or two.
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post May 7 2017, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(Cynox @ May 7 2017, 02:00 PM)
Yes, the Iris scanner is scarily fast for me wearing specs too.  Not even properly align my eyes into the 2 circles already unlocked....awesome.

But anyway i add my trusted bluetooth devices to bypass the security during the day time. Only need to unlocked with iris in the morning.
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Ok, it is glasses issue.

I use back my old glasses which immediate unlocked for me.

But my new glasses difficult unlocked for me.
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QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 02:27 PM)
i use contact lenses and glasses, both works well..
actually, it even exceed my expectation..
You see when use iris scanner got the 2 circle thing pop up and ask u to "place" your eyes there, but in actual fact you dont have to align your eyes to the circles, just LOOK at the top part of your phone where all the sensors are and that will unlock the phone..

The 2 circle is a bit misleading into thinking u need to adjust your phone or eyes to the circle which takes up time and is a bit of an inconvenience.. but you dont have to, just look at top part of phone where sensors are will do the job smile.gif
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I re-test and my old glasses immediate unlocked for me. The new glasses I currently wear had difficulty unlocked it. I don't want to use back my old glasses... Probably glass type issue. Hmmm...

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QUOTE(squall_kay @ May 7 2017, 04:10 PM)
i'm using bxaction
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Just try, not very good as it is even slower.
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QUOTE(debonairs91 @ May 7 2017, 07:30 PM)
bump anyone?
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I buy it last time during promotion.

It is the best custom launcher to me but never plan to use. Very love Samsung launcher now.
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QUOTE(squall_kay @ May 7 2017, 07:55 PM)
What's ur recommendation?
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Don't have, haha! Wait better version in future.
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post May 7 2017, 09:53 PM

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Finally finish setup my S8+ biggrin.gif

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post May 7 2017, 10:05 PM

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QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 09:54 PM)
bro your "music" and "video" is from Samsung Apps?
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Yup from Samsung Galaxy Apps.

QUOTE(silencer5089 @ May 7 2017, 09:55 PM)
Bro mind sharing how did u manage to get Apple Music on your S8+? I tried install but it says this app not compatible
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I just download from Google Play Store and install. I didn't face app not compatible issue.
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QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 10:07 PM)
u prefer samsung internet or google chrome?
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I always prefer Google Chrome mainly due to all my bookmark is there. You see my screenshot the Samsung Internet already missing being hide. tongue.gif
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post May 7 2017, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(justin85 @ May 7 2017, 10:12 PM)
Something like this?  laugh.gif
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Put the card in a bit, then push slightly harder and it will go in. I agree the alignment is slightly not fit, I also facing this issue and need slightly energy gently push in.
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QUOTE(hykung @ May 7 2017, 10:34 PM)
Which resolution u guys use? QHD or FHD diff a lot in battery life? I only can get around 4-5hrs of sot.
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WQHD+ and my last SOT is 5 hours 40 mins. I consider very great already for android device. smile.gif

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QUOTE(silrave @ May 7 2017, 10:45 PM)
wow look nice ^^
with wifi on and some time using data
game , fb, instagram and normal usage of phone

not bad can last long almost 1 day
but problem sot not as high as u guys
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Wah! Your SOT is bad, you turn the screen extremely bright?
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QUOTE(Rafizs @ May 7 2017, 10:46 PM)
what icon bro?
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The theme is call "Simple UI".
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QUOTE(silrave @ May 7 2017, 10:48 PM)
not sure is it i no format the phone?
hmm i am using auto brightness
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I didn't format either but I setup as new, I never did backup from previous phone one.

I also auto brightness and using high performance. I can get SOT around 5 hours ++ near 6 oh.
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QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 10:55 PM)
he is using S8 i think. silrave
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Oh, sorry, if S8 maybe can't reach 5 hours.
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QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 10:57 PM)
idk, but to turn off the AOD is such a waste right..
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It is, AOD will be forever on for me. Hehe

QUOTE(LordDenning @ May 7 2017, 10:58 PM)
s8 can get 4-5 hours, s8+ can get 6-7 hours.

^ moderate normal usage figures.
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For me 6 hours can but 7 not sure yet.
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QUOTE(silencer5089 @ May 7 2017, 11:13 PM)
weird, mine works fine now. that day when i got my phone on the 4th its written the app not compatible with your device error. oh well since it works now everything all good  thumbup.gif  rclxm9.gif
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Maybe it just fix recently, luckily it is fixed. biggrin.gif

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