Anyone here got an S8 or S8+ coming from the Pixel or Pixel XL? Are you happy with your choice? If so, what made you switch (except the screen size which seems to be the only better aspect for the S8 and S8+ when you watch comparisons)?
I agree! From what I've researched and seen, the Pixel is nothing more than a tweaked version of the Nexus 6p which in fact is my device measuring tool I use against all Android devices. I rank the S8 to be right in line with the Nexus 6p thus making the Pixel XL the same type operating interface you get on both devices. The S8 certainly hangs with the Nexus 6p in terms of how fluid it is. A lot has to do with the SD 835 in the S8 being that it's this smooth. It's a powerhouse of a device. If I were to get rid of my S8 now it would be for a Huawei Mate 9. EMUI is definitely not Android to me. It could easily be branded as its own operating system and a third option in mobile software instead of only being just two. Android and IOS. EMUI is definitely strong enough to hold it's own against both software interface. Anyways the Nexus 6p is a great device to measure any current Android interface up against even today. The S8 is right up there with the Nexus 6p.I didn't have the pixel but I did have the Google Nexus 6P. Was a nice phone.
What do you have? The regular S8 like I do? I almost got the plus but in the end it would have been just too large. The regular S8 is perfect. Great for one handed use.I also had the 6P and passed on the Pixel. Great phone, but after over a year of stuffing a phone that size in my pocket and often having to remove it when sitting down, I wanted something more compact.
Yup, the regular S8. Agree, perfect size.What do you have? The regular S8 like I do? I almost got the plus but in the end it would have been just too large. The regular S8 is perfect. Great for one handed use.
I wondered if you had the regular size. It appears that we are the minority here as most have the plus size. What made you go for the regular size over the plus? I was tempted to get the plus but I feared it would be too large long term as a daily phone.Yup, the regular S8. Agree, perfect size.
I also had the 6P and passed on the Pixel. Great phone, but after over a year of stuffing a phone that size in my pocket and often having to remove it when sitting down, I wanted something more compact.
What do you have? The regular S8 like I do? I almost got the plus but in the end it would have been just too large. The regular S8 is perfect. Great for one handed use.
My comparisons coming from The Pixel XL as my daily driver to the S8+:
Positives for the Pixel over the S8+
Better low light camera
Smoother
Faster and better placed FPS
Flat Screen
Positives for the S8+(unlocked)
Screen is amazing and Bright
lots of useful features
I prefer built-in email/cal app for exchange for my work
AOD(even though I only use it as a night stand clock)
Theming engine
battery life is amazing 6 hr SoT for my use vs 4.5 at best for the Pixel XL with same usage.
I have a Pixel XL. Really nice, fast, lag free phone. I went to this S8 because I was just tired of the size of the Pixel. Each phone has their strong and weak points but I have to say that I am considering leaving Samsung. My reasons are not because of the phone but because of Samsung's absolutely horrendous customer service.
I also have the Gear S3 which required service. It was like a scene from a horror movie trying to deal with Samsung. I don't want to go through that again or waste that much time.having to deal with them ever again.
Checked out both in store and prefer the S8. No regrets.I wondered if you had the regular size. It appears that we are the minority here as most have the plus size. What made you go for the regular size over the plus? I was tempted to get the plus but I feared it would be too large long term as a daily phone.
I had the latest security patch but lost it when I flashed my phone to carrier branding free firmware. So in fact I made a step forward but took a step backwards when I flashed my phone. My S8 is now just like I bought it direct from Samsung unlocked.I never had to deal with them but one of my friends has and he still tells me how much he hates Samsung because of it. For me though it's the lack of support of the last device they put out after a new one comes out that annoyed me the most. They're still selling the S7 but are barely updating the apps and still haven't upgraded the Samsung Experience. They're putting all their efforts in the S8. That's always the case with Samsung (and most OEMs mind you). Also, getting Nougat at the end of March 2017 was a bit of a blow for me (and all current Samsung phones are at 7.0 whereas my Pixel is 7.1.2). But at least they're getting better security patch releases though.