Upgrade from s7e.
Finger print response, bigger storage, Samsung protective case, s7e tradein promotion, 2 months EPP waive, complimentary samsung screen protection.
These major things that make me upgrade from s7e although I not so interested on curve screen.
If oneplus 6 available on the time when S9+ launch, I would consider oneplus 6 since it is cheaper.

yalor its for note8... unless it was special private promo

This was installed by the seller whom everyone here recommended..

Frankly I think I might do a better job applying it myself. We tend to give more care on our own stuff.

Anyway I personally wouldn't recommend tmax coz it has compatibility issues with lots of cases. Use the wrong case and ur glass protector will essentially be worthless. Money down the drain.

Type?
For normal usage such as watching fhd n storage, any reputable brand ufs 1 class 10 is enough

If planning to shoot >fhd video, movies, recommended to get ufs3..

That's jz the basic guidelines..

Not tat I notice... But I'm not pro in camera
Most of the time jz point and shoot with auto
Most probably some apps running in background
Fortunately, Samsung let user to decide which app can run or not
Huawei, afaik much better battery life due to Huawei does not allow running in background..
By any chance u are celcom user?

Not sure is it just me but I find that battery is better after the oct update.

Thought its supposed to be IP68 rated - maybe too much water. Best way is to follow old school style by placing the phone inside bucket or bag of dry rice to soak out the water for a few hours

as i was saying, i dont trust phone manufacturers when it comes to waterproofing, better safe than sorry