Anyone else decided in advance NOT getting the Note 8?

[BlackZeppelin]

I'm in this camp. I'm still rocking my Galaxy S5 and will probably update to the S9. A couple of reasons for this.

I really like a front FPS and as the Note 8 looks unlikely to have the much awaited embedded scanner, a rear scanner is not something I want. The S5 was the first Galaxy phone to have a fingerprint scanner. I have loved it and it works really well, despite the rubbish you read on the reviews. I really want to have Sammy's first phone with the embedded scanner.

The battery capacity will apparently be 3300 mah. This is a bit smaller than the S8 plus whilst having a slightly bigger screen. I'm betting the S9 will again have 2 sizes with the larger size having at least 3500 mah if not better battery capacity.

Bixby is something I really look forward to but is as yet not sorted and finalised. I'd rather wait a bit longer and have Bixby all properly up and running.

What I really do like about the Note 8 is 6 GB of RAM and the dual cameras. Those features on their own aren't enough for me to retire my still well working S5. I'm not knocking the upcoming Note 8, it's just that I've decided that one more flagship Galaxy device should see me getting all the features I want to keep for another 3-4 years.

What say you?

 

[anon(9602380)]

Well what say me.

I'm currently using the S8 Plus and an iPhone 7 Plus. I'm considering selling my 7 Plus and getting the Note if most of the rumours are close to the predictions. Samsung made a mistake with the 7 but have learned from it. My S8 Plus is evidence of that.

I have so far enjoyed my Android experience and there's a good chance I may stick with it for awhile. I do like my iPhone as well and use it as my backup. But if I stick with Android, my S8 Plus will be my backup to a new Note if it's going to be as good as I think it will be.

Thank you.

 

[BlackZeppelin]

Well what say me.

I'm currently using the S8 Plus and an iPhone 7 Plus.

I can't help but asking. Why would you have 2 flagship phones from competing eco systems?

 

[Paradroid01]

^Too much money and/or phone addiction, I'd say.

Still a Note 4 owner. Don't plan to change my phone anytime soon.

 

[Ejjba]

^Too much money and/or phone addiction, I'd say.

Still a Note 4 owner. Don't plan to change my phone anytime soon.

Exactly
Too much money
I used to do this with computers, will not do with phones
See no real advancement

 

[anon(9602380)]

I can't help but asking. Why would you have 2 flagship phones from competing eco systems?

Because my whole ecosystem at home is Apple based. The iPhone allows me to sync with my system. The S8 Plus is such a great phone and I needed an OS that was not so closed off as Apple's iOS is. I have also become a bit spoiled by using a great phone so should anything fail on either phone i have a similar phone for backup.

I also have to have a phone as I am on call 24/7 at my place of work. One phone fails I pop the SIM into the other phone and I'm good to go. As well I love new toys. You know the saying, boys and their toys. Thank you for asking.

 

[Preach2k]

I am using a Pixel XL after giving up my Note 7. Was looking forward to the Note 8. After the latest leak from Evan Blass. I am considering passing on the Note 8 and waiting on the Note 9. I will make my final decision the day of the Announcement.

 

[rsmin]

I am using a Pixel XL after giving up my Note 7. Was looking forward to the Note 8. After the latest leak from Evan Blass. I am considering passing on the Note 8 and waiting on the Note 9. I will make my final decision the day of the Announcement.

Agreed

 

[chyeo1979]

Really a disappointment to me from all the news so far. If not for the dual cam, I will almost certainly just go for S8+ now. Will just wait for it to see how.

 

[VN750]

^Too much money and/or phone addiction, I'd say.

Still a Note 4 owner. Don't plan to change my phone anytime soon.

Same here with my Note 4! Even though I have the disposable income, that $900+ is way beyond what I'm willing to spend on a smartphone ($700 - 750 is my max).

 

[Ejjba]

If you wait 2 months you will be able to get it for half price lol

 

[Amb312]

I am using a Pixel XL after giving up my Note 7. Was looking forward to the Note 8. After the latest leak from Evan Blass. I am considering passing on the Note 8 and waiting on the Note 9. I will make my final decision the day of the Announcement.

I most certainly won't pre-order. I'll wait for it to go on sale for Black Friday or something like that and get it. I own my pixel XL outright so I'm in no hurry.

 

[calicocat2010]

I used to be excited about wanting the Note 8 but since it's going to be more than 5.7" , I'll stick to my LGv20.

 

[Diehlirious]

I am using a Pixel XL after giving up my Note 7. Was looking forward to the Note 8. After the latest leak from Evan Blass. I am considering passing on the Note 8 and waiting on the Note 9. I will make my final decision the day of the Announcement.

I think that's a smart move.

I've never had a Note phone but have heard from most people that have had one that they're great phones so I might upgrade & drop this budget phone I have for the Note 8.

 

[recDNA]

No interest in 18.5/9 screen ratio so no interest in Samsung.

 

[Climb14er]

I'm not buying into the frenzy hype of the Note 8 just like I didnt with the Note 7. I'm not impressed with the elongated and narrow chassis of the S8+ and if the Note 8 follows suit, I will take to the sidelines as long as my Note 5 64GB lasts. I'm on extended warranty so in no rush. My Note 5 is running very well and to dump $1100.00 including tax and accessories into an elongated design, I'm OK for the moment.

 

[Stevenmc8602]

Rumor has it that the note will be 16.7 x 9 and not the 18.5 x 9 like the s8 but that was just pocket now...I haven't heard anyone else say it

 

[Nreeldeep]

I can't help but asking. Why would you have 2 flagship phones from competing eco systems?

You don't own items from competing companies in your house?

 

[Nreeldeep]

I make all my purchasing decisions after I've had the chance to experience a given product. Or once the final product is available.

 

[Aquila]

I can't help but asking. Why would you have 2 flagship phones from competing eco systems?

Lots of people like to play with the best of both worlds.