Sorry LG. The s8+ got me.

[muckrakerX]

Regardless of how that device got in that condition in such a short time, it reinforces my disdain for the whole myth that phones should be made from materials like glass and/or aluminum. Glass is pretty much unavoidable for the screen, but there are better alternatives for the rest of the device.

 

[Jeremiah Bonds]

Re: RIDICULOUS - scratches so easily !

S8+ FTW!

It all makes sense now. LOLOL

 

[manni1to]

I tried the g6 for two weeks. It was underwhelming. I do have experience with what I'm talking about. Haha.

 

[jdfry15]

Regardless of how that device got in that condition in such a short time, it reinforces my disdain for the whole myth that phones should be made from materials like glass and/or aluminum. Glass is pretty much unavoidable for the screen, but there are better alternatives for the rest of the device.

I completely agree. I don't know how we got to this point that a high end phone must glass or metal. Nokia had some great looking phones that were polycarbonate, I believe.

 

[TylerLV76]

I completely agree. I don't know how we got to this point that a high end phone must glass or metal. Nokia had some great looking phones that were polycarbonate, I believe.

People complained for years that the plastic was cheap and didnt feel premium. Then they went to metal and people complained it scratched and dented. Then people wanted wireless charging so glass came into play to accommodate it. We complain, eventually get what we want, then complain we want what we had back with all the new features lol. Its a viscous cycle.

 

[Almeuit]

People complained for years that the plastic was cheap and didnt feel premium. Then they went to metal and people complained it scratched and dented. Then people wanted wireless charging so glass came into play to accommodate it. We complain, eventually get what we want, then complain we want what we had back with all the new features lol. Its a viscous cycle.

^

This.

 

[imnjs]

I personally never cared what material my phone was made out of. I care about what's under the hood and support/updates. You can have a phone made out of diamond but if it doesn't perform up to expectations then what's the point.

 

[MA2GA28]

I have the Kevlar knit backing on my Turbo, and I absolutely love it as a backing. Granted some call it gimmicky, but even without a case it looks brand new 30 months later.

 

[jtcannonball]

I actually was able to exchange my G6 for the S8+ and my gripes were alleviated with the FPS on the larger device. And the camera on my S8 was consistently getting more shots than my G6 after I went into my memory card and looked at them on my computer. The G6 is an awesome phone but I just wanted more screen. If I was a big baller status type guy I'd own both. This year is a win win for all of us no matter what phone we get.

 

[TylerLV76]

I actually was able to exchange my G6 for the S8+ and my gripes were alleviated with the FPS on the larger device. And the camera on my S8 was consistently getting more shots than my G6 after I went into my memory card and looked at them on my computer. The G6 is an awesome phone but I just wanted more screen. If I was a big baller status type guy I'd own both. This year is a win win for all of us no matter what phone we get.

I reluctantly just dropped my G6 off at UPS to return it to T-Mo. I couldn't justify keeping them both and a few features on the 8+ swayed me. That dual BT audio is something I've been after for years and the DEX Station is very appealing.

The G6 is such a nice phone and Im already regretting giving it up but I don't need 2 phones.

 

[solotristan88]

I reluctantly just dropped my G6 off at UPS to return it to T-Mo. I couldn't justify keeping them both and a few features on the 8+ swayed me. That dual BT audio is something I've been after for years and the DEX Station is very appealing.

The G6 is such a nice phone and Im already regretting giving it up but I don't need 2 phones.

How long is the return window for t mobile?

 

[TylerLV76]

How long is the return window for t mobile?

14 for standard accounts 30 for business if bought over the phone.

 

[Mike Dee]

People complained for years that the plastic was cheap and didnt feel premium. Then they went to metal and people complained it scratched and dented. Then people wanted wireless charging so glass came into play to accommodate it. We complain, eventually get what we want, then complain we want what we had back with all the new features lol. Its a viscous cycle.

My Droid MAXX went uncased most of the 2.5 years I put it to use.... Still looks mint and I never had a screen protector. It had a Kevlar back and felt great as hell. Never once did it not feel premium. Dropped it dozens of times. Still have it as a backup though I doubt I'll actually put it to use. It also had a decent sized battery in a small package.

 

[jdfry15]

I reluctantly just dropped my G6 off at UPS to return it to T-Mo. I couldn't justify keeping them both and a few features on the 8+ swayed me. That dual BT audio is something I've been after for years and the DEX Station is very appealing.

The G6 is such a nice phone and Im already regretting giving it up but I don't need 2 phones.

What pushed you over the edge to pick the s8? I'm still on the fence. My battery life isn't nearly as good as I was expecting or what people are reporting for the 8plus. I don't know if I've ever been so torn over two different phones at the same time.

 

[TylerLV76]

What pushed you over the edge to pick the s8? I'm still on the fence. My battery life isn't nearly as good as I was expecting or what people are reporting for the 8plus. I don't know if I've ever been so torn over two different phones at the same time.

Bluetooth dual audio was a big one for me. I do like the amoled screen this year much more than last. I'm not seeing the horrible yellow tint that I hated on last year's s7 series. I'm getting about 8 hours SOT on the 8+ which isn't much more than the G6 but still 1 1/2 hours additional. I'm very interested in the DEX station. My work is paying for Samsung Premium Care so not being able to protect the screen isnt so much of a concern as it was. The enhanced lte capability since my area is due to get it very soon. This one is kind of silly but I want access to all that android has to offer, including VR. I'm not a big VR fan but my kids are and I do enjoy the occasional Netflix on it. One other ridiculous thing but I like the Samsung emojis. I came from iOS and hate the android emojis lol.

With that being said, the G6 was more comfortable to hold due to the thickness of it and I liked the wide angle lens alot. Picture quality is honestly very similar. You get blurry low light images on the S8+ just like the G6.

Both phones are excellent this year. I wish the samsung was a bit more comfortable to hold but I'm sure I can find a case to resolve that.

 

[Anu Mantra]

Re: RIDICULOUS - scratches so easily !

Now I wonder if the scratches would show as well on the ice platinum when compared to the black?

That will be interesting to watch. Uptill now mine is covered with a case and sitting comfortably on wooden table most of the time. Let's see if any users using without a case comes up with same issue.

 

[Reg Robinson]

Enjoy your new phone! I'm digging the G6 but there's no such thing as one device for everyone... Despite what Apple would have you think.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

2017 is the year of the musical phone lol

I've seen more G6 to S8 to G6 to S8 than I've seen with two competing phones in recent memory. Both excellent phones, but neither are perfect.

There is never going to be a perfect smartphone, no matter what Pixel people try to tell you!

 

[Almeuit]

2017 is the year of the musical phone lol

I've seen more G6 to S8 to G6 to S8 than I've seen with two competing phones in recent memory. Both excellent phones, but neither are perfect.

There is never going to be a perfect smartphone, no matter what Pixel people try to tell you!

But I had all 3 and never said the Pixel was perfect ! .

 

[jeetu4444]

But I had all 3 and never said the Pixel was perfect ! .

Its nice to see g6 to s8 to G6...
Iam happy to see G6 do well coz LG really made a awesome phone this year... My G6 in my hands totally loving it and best part it's dual sim with 64gb storage and hifi dac