My recommendation would be the S9+ then. Samsung's software is MUCH improved over prior years and 6 GB RAM coupled with the 2018 chips should be able to easily overcome whatever improvement is left to do.
I am intrigued by the S9+, no doubt. The FPS is in a much better position, and I'm hoping the lilac purple color is available in the States. Although, I'll probably go with an unlocked Exynos variant, since it's Samsung's own processer, optimized to work best with the software.
I'd bet a lot of money that lilac is available at launch in the US. And I agree that Samsung's software has improved dramatically. What was the last Samsung you had? My Note8 (and that of many others) has a freezing bug unfortunately, but assuming that won't be a problem again the software experience is light, snappy, and lag-free. I assume the S9 will be at least as good as the Note8 in that regard.
I am intrigued by the S9+, no doubt. The FPS is in a much better position, and I'm hoping the lilac purple color is available in the States. Although, I'll probably go with an unlocked Exynos variant, since it's Samsung's own processer, optimized to work best with the software.
I'll wait on reviews, but it's probably not enough to upgrade from my S8. I'll hang onto it till something peeks my interest.Leaked, final design confirmation. Are you going to get it? What phone are you upgrading from? Is it worth the price?
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Right. Like Apple, I wouldn’t expect a redesign until the X/10. With the S8 being such a hit, I don’t think you want to mess too much with that formula. Besides, other flagships (like the Pixel) do just fine with those specs.
Spec junkies will just go for the plus version.
Wow.. the spec sheet and photo combo is pretty disappointing. Low memory, no push on RAM, body still glass, edges still curved, looks like we still have a bixby button problem, software still broken (knox and ui still shows heavy modification) ... so it's a slightly refined S8 with a 2018 SoC and hopefully we're going to see some camera improvements.
Also we should say renders, not photos. That's not a photograph of an actual device. Photo of a piece of material with specs, render of device.
I want to upgrade from my Nexus 6P, but I don't know where I should go next. I value wired audio , battery life and screen visibility in sunlight, since the 6P has none. I'm scared to come back to Samsung with the S9+ or the Note 8/9, LG has its own issues, HTC gets virtually no play anymore. The Mate 10 Pro has the huge battery, but do I want another Huawei phone? I hate the FPS scanner placement on the Note 8, and it's still expensive. I don't know what to do.
The 2 XL is a no for me, after I held it in hand at a local Verizon store. The blue shift on the screen was horrible, and to me, it didn't feel premium, despite the fact that it was obviously fast. The Note 8 by comparison, was gorgeous, but Samsung software scares me.
Sorry, by wired audio I mean with a quality pair of earphones, either through the headphone jack or an adapter. Although I'm used to being first in line for updates, even those have slowed to where I end up waiting til the end of the month, when I'd usually get updates in the second week. I don't know whether I care enough at this point about updates, as long as other needs are met. And honestly, as fast as it is, stock is quite boring.
You can tell it's a legit Samsung stock photo.
Actual stereo speakers on top and bottom, plus 128gb internal could sway me. Pics don't show stereo speakers, so either a gimmick attempt at stereo, pics are wrong, or the info is wrong.I'll wait on reviews, but it's probably not enough to upgrade from my S8. I'll hang onto it till something peeks my interest.
Bottom firing speaker and the earpiece will act as the second speaker.Actual stereo speakers on top and bottom, plus 128gb internal could sway me. Pics don't show stereo speakers, so either a gimmick attempt at stereo, pics are wrong, or the info is wrong.
That's gimmick stereo and epicly lame. That is unless one speaker is bass and mid-range and the speaker is a tweeter. Even then it is not really stereo speakers and a gimmick.Bottom firing speaker and the earpiece will act as the second speaker.
I've read HTC pulled this off in glowing fashion. I don't know from experience, but I've read as much. Either way, I don't care. I'm probably not getting the phone. But it's in the realm of possibility that it could be great. Again, I'm waiting on reviews.That's gimmick stereo and epicly lame. That is unless one speaker is bass and mid-range and the speaker is a tweeter. Even then it is not really stereo speakers and a gimmick.
HTC did pull it off. If Samsung does, that and keeping the 3.5 (unlike HTC) is win win.I've read HTC pulled this off in glowing fashion. I don't know from experience, but I've read as much. Either way, I don't care. I'm probably not getting the phone. But it's in the realm of possibility that it could be great. Again, I'm waiting on reviews.