Did you keep your S8 / S8+?

[D P Hall]

There seems to be quite a few people who intended on waiting for the Note 8 (including myself) but fell victim to the S8/S8+

In the same boat here. I kept telling myself I was going to wait, yet here I sit, typing this on my S8.

 

[D P Hall]

Traded in my V20 for the S8 and have no plans on going back.

 

[amyf27]

In the same boat here. I kept telling myself I was going to wait, yet here I sit, typing this on my S8.

Interesting thing though..i don't feel I've settled. This 8+is awesome

 

[EMGSM]

In the same boat here. I kept telling myself I was going to wait, yet here I sit, typing this on my S8.

Lol.

 

[jcp007]

Keeping mine. Being an early adopter, a few quirks happen from time to time. Thus far, I haven't encountered any hardware issues or random restarts. If issues arise, I would have exchanged it and given it another go. That being said, if the issues persisted, I would try a different device. It might help to wait a while until the next production batch along with software updates to try the GS8 again.

 

[EMGSM]

Keeping mine. Being an early adopter, a few quirks happen from time to time. Thus far, I haven't encountered any hardware issues or random restarts. If issues arise, I would have exchanged it and given it another go. That being said, if the issues persisted, I would try a different device. It might help to wait a while until the next production batch along with software updates to try the GS8 again.

Well said. Don't forget to knock on wood

 

[T48]

-Speed (even taxing emulators do great) The 835 is much faster than the 820/821.
-Call quality
-Signal Reception

Forgot to mention this elsewhere. The signal on the 8+is excellent. Have always dropped calls w/o a signal booster at my house. In other words, walk outdoors while on a call & may as well say good bye. However with the S8+ have walked to all corners of yard, out in street etc w/o any issues.
The power was out yesterday during a storm. Heavy clouds, lots of rain & could still play vids on yt. No skips/interruptions/delays. Have never been able to do that.
That alone makes it a keeper for me.

 

[EMGSM]

Interesting thing though..i don't feel I've settled. This 8+is awesome

Yeah, same here. As great as this phone is, it still feels like there's something missing.

 

[bhatech]

I think I'm going to keep it for few months, main issue for me is ergonomics and is not the most comfortable phone to use for long periods of time. Case helps and trying to find a good one which gives it nice comfortable hold without adding much bulk.
No complaints from performance, software wise. Performs good as expected and checks most boxes.

 

[amyf27]

Yeah, same here. As great as this phone is, it still feels like there's something missing.

Note 8? Lol. I'm a hard core Note fan so definitely will be watching the note activity.

 

[EMGSM]

Note 8? Lol. I'm a hard core Note fan so definitely will be watching the note activity.

Yep! ha ha ha you got it. Big fan here as well (since the beginning).

 

[flyingkytez]

What's your old phone? I turned in my 7edge, jumped to the s8plus. I had it for a few days first then decided I really like the 8+ so off went the 7edge

I had the V20

 

[flyingkytez]

The note 7 is not expected to come to America if that is where you are.

They are planning to sell refurbished Note 7 phones in select countries. Probably can get one on eBay.

 

[flyingkytez]

I quite like the device, fits my hand nicely.
Only gripe I have is the ruddy location keeps turning itself on, despite me killing all permissions...
Screen not that bright in sunlight I have to say...

I too noticed that the screen brightness was not as bright as I hoped it would be considering it's a super AMOLED.

 

[nuangel2]

I had a V20 after returning 2 note 7 which I loved. Was going to wait for note 8.But I saw 8/8plus and the 8+felt good I hand so I pre-ordered it 19th. So far really happy I got it

 

[DX9]

Coming from the iPhone 7 Plus I'm digging the S8+. Damn this phone is nice. Battery life has been awesome and I love the iris scanner. Very impressive phone

 

[soldier45]

Yes S8+ from a S7 Edge from a Note 7. Closest thing being back with my Note 7 there is. Love it Seems like a more refined S7 edge with a dash of Note 7 thrown in. Minus the s pen.

 

[athenatp]

Coming from a V20 which I haven't returned yet....I love the S8+, took a while to get used to the form factor but I am loving it now. Having a case on it helps a lot. I love the V20 (specially the DAC).... but I truly missed Samsung pay. I am keeping the S8+.

 

[johnmcc0710]

I still have have my 8+ and I am keeping it. Best phone yet.

 

[amyf27]

Coming from a V20 which I haven't returned yet....I love the S8+, took a while to get used to the form factor but I am loving it now. Having a case on it helps a lot. I love the V20 (specially the DAC).... but I truly missed Samsung pay. I am keeping the S8+.

I still have my LG V2o but haven't used it since the 19th when I got my S8+. I have it for sale but will keep as a backup if need be.