Bought the unlocked S8 this weekend at Best Buy (came with $200 BB gift card) to replace my dead Axon 7 and I must say, I am very pleased with all the features the S8 brings to the table. I'm using it with TMO and signal is stronger than the A7.
I am a bit scared of the curved screen and protecting it. The first case I got for it was a Symmetry Otter Box case which was a PITA to press the buttons, AND it didn't protect the glass at all. So I returned it. Still looking for a slim case the protects the glass better in case of a drop.
Those I'm sure are great, but I HATE the bulk. I carry my phone in my pocket so it's not a practical case for me.
I have an unlocked Galaxy S8. It is a great phone for part time horizontal use such as at work or while sitting at desk but for use while laying it bed or vertically, it is flawed as have to hold from bottom of phone which makes the top of phone difficult to reach one handed. It is also extremely uncomfortable holding tightly. The Bixby button is annoying as well as fingerprint scanner too. The curved screen makes it less functional and more breakable.
I would prefer wider screen and shorter to mimic the natural movement of the thumb.
Feel the same way. Here's my on hands comparison photo which helped me tons!I'm really surprise the phone. I didn't think the experience would differ so much from a S7 edge to an S8+ but in fact, it does.
The screen is even prettier and more things fit into it!
When I was deciding if I'd buy it or not, pretty much every reviewer complained by the position of the fingerprint sensor but quite frankly, it doesn't bother me much personally. I rarely put my finger over the camera (Clear View helps with this though) nor I have to do awkward finger stretches to reach it.
Headphone Jack output is better than S7.
Using the BlackBerry Hub and apps?I ended up replacing most of the Samsung stuff with alternatives, usually the equivalent Google app. Too used to them from past devices.
No; Aquamail for email now.Using the BlackBerry Hub and apps?
How times have changed. My S8+ is my first Non BlackBerry smartphone.No; Aquamail for email now.
How times have changed. My S8+ is my first Non BlackBerry smartphone.
Bluemail is good too. I'm not using it presently but have beforeNo; Aquamail for email now.