Just ordered the regular size S8, questions

[JoshDunc]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

Yeah I bet the updates were pretty awesome. Size wise what did you think. I've always thought 5 inches was the perfect one handed phone. It gives you the best of both worlds. Use of one hand and still plenty enough screen to browse the web, read articles and watch movies. What are your thoughts. How was it compared to the S8 regular? I have found this regular S8 to be great in one hand. It does seem a little narrow though.

It was great for one hand use indeed. I personally prefer the larger screens though so while I enjoyed the phone, after having the S8+ I forgot how much I missed larger devices. I was able to read articles and watch YouTube videos just fine.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

I have the regular s8. Swapped from iPhone. Really like it, think s8+ would be to big for me just now. Maybe next time I'll consider it as a merge between my iPad and my phone.

That was my thought too. I almost got both instead of ordering my iPad. I had it set but actually I was going to get the S8 regular and the LG G6 5.7 inch screen. I had to have the regular S8 for my daily phone as I like a one hander and this thing is perfect! I love it. Makes me want the S8 Plus now too.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

It was great for one hand use indeed. I personally prefer the larger screens though so while I enjoyed the phone, after having the S8+ I forgot how much I missed larger devices. I was able to read articles and watch YouTube videos just fine.

Did you find it difficult to watch YouTube and movies on the 5 inch screen. I'm just wondering if I should exchange my regular S8 for the S8 Plus now? You have me thinking now. I may call. Let me know your thoughts. I'm curious now. I will call sprint as I have the return policy still as I got my S8 yesterday.

 

[JoshDunc]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

Did you find it difficult to watch YouTube and movies on the 5 inch screen. I'm just wondering if I should exchange my regular S8 for the S8 Plus now? You have me thinking now. I may call. Let me know your thoughts. I'm curious now. I will call sprint as I have the return policy still as I got my S8 yesterday.

I didn't find it difficult at all but I am much more comfortable with a larger device. More screen real estate always make a for a more pleasant viewing experience in my opinion. The regular sized S8 is amazing and has a bigger screen than the Pixel does so I'd be just fine with it as well.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

I didn't find it difficult at all but I am much more comfortable with a larger device. More screen real estate always make a for a more pleasant viewing experience in my opinion. The regular sized S8 is amazing and has a bigger screen than the Pixel does so I'd be just fine with it as well.

Thank you for that. I'm on the phone with them now. Trying to get the restocking fee waived. First I want to go handle a plus in person and check it out. I feel like I'll stay with the S8 regular since you've told me that it's bigger than the Pixel 5 inch already. If that's the case then I may not exchange it. It's a tough decision as they have waived the restocking fee for me.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

I didn't find it difficult at all but I am much more comfortable with a larger device. More screen real estate always make a for a more pleasant viewing experience in my opinion. The regular sized S8 is amazing and has a bigger screen than the Pixel does so I'd be just fine with it as well.

So you did have the regular S8 before too or did you just go straight to the plus?

 

[JoshDunc]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

So you did have the regular S8 before too or did you just go straight to the plus?

I went straight to the S8+. I played with both at best buy before deciding though.

 

[Dconn1975]

Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

So I just received my S8 regular and I'm having second thoughts on if I should have gotten the S8 Plus now. Can you guys give me some advice and feedback between the two devices? Which should I go with? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

They are waiting the restocking fee for me so I have the option to exchange. I just need to know from the plus users if I should do this. Thanks again.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: Who's going to give their Honor 8 up for a Honor 9?

That's pretty good. Yeah Sprint is fine if it works were you need it. No need to pay more if that's the case.

Yeah it was much cheaper over the phone. No activation fees which were $30 bucks a piece. Right now I'm in a quqndry. I have the option to exchange it for the S8 Plus without a restock fee. I am not sure if I should stay with the regular size or move up to the plus size. Anyone have any suggestions or advice on that?

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

I went straight to the S8+. I played with both at best buy before deciding though.

Tell me about the S8 Plus and if it's comfortable in one hand if you don't mind. I've never handled the plus and now I have the option to exchange for it. What do you think?

 

[sydneycooper1979]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

My advice would be to go into a store and handle each one and decide for yourself. We can't make that decision for you. Best of luck!

 

[Zendroid1]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

The bigger one is bigger and has a bigger battery. The smaller one is smaller and has a smaller battery.

 

[jstwondrng]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

I was in the same boat. When I went to preorder my phone, I wasn't sure if I wanted simply the S8 or the bigger S8+. The person helping me with the preorder at Best Buy convinced me to get the S8+. Even after the preorder process, leading up to the release, I still had doubts about it. After getting my S8+, I would have kicked myself if I got the S8. Some people complain about the size, but I think having the larger screen, it makes surfing the web enjoyable and certain games work well with this screen size format.

My suggestion is, go to a place like Best Buy and check out their Samsung section. Play with the S8+ and see if you like its feel. That would be the best determining factor.

Good luck!

J

 

[JoshDunc]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8?

Tell me about the S8 Plus and if it's comfortable in one hand if you don't mind. I've never handled the plus and now I have the option to exchange for it. What do you think?

I enjoy it. I do not have large hands so one handed use is a little more difficult and basically impossible to touch the top of the screen to pull notification bar down but I love it. It is an absolute joy to use.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8? Should I Exchange for the +?

You guys have helped me big time. I'm about to run and check out the plus model. I'll update the thread on whether I exchange it or not. This is going to be a tough decision bc I tend to like a smaller one handed phone. That said I do browse the web, read a ton of articlrs and watch an occasional movie. Wow this is going to be hard. I'll have to buy a new screen protector and case as I've already bought both for the regular size. Thanks guys for chiming in for me. Here goes

 

[Qc_Anubis]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

So I just received my S8 regular and I'm having second thoughts on if I should have gotten the S8 Plus now. Can you guys give me some advice and feedback between the two devices? Which should I go with? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I went with the plus version myself and besides the size,there's nothing significantly different on both as specs and software are the same,it's just a screen size bump. I went with the plus since i thought it fitted my hands better than the normal s8 and had less issues getting my finger on the scanner that's on the back. It's mostly a personal thing but if you find yourself asking yourself this go into a store and mess with the plus check to see if it could be for ya.

 

[cwbcpa]

Re: Okay I need help, S8 regular or S8 Plus?

I handled both and felt the S8+ was easy to handle. Yes, it's a little bit harder to reach around the screen compared to the S8, but the benefits outweigh it IMO. I have been using big phones since the Note 2 so the S8+ doesn't even feel big to me at all. In fact, it's easier to hold and use than most phones of comparable size.

 

[dpham00]

Re: Who's going to give their Honor 8 up for a Honor 9?

Yeah it was much cheaper over the phone. No activation fees which were $30 bucks a piece. Right now I'm in a quqndry. I have the option to exchange it for the S8 Plus without a restock fee. I am not sure if I should stay with the regular size or move up to the plus size. Anyone have any suggestions or advice on that?

Well since you said that the honor 8 is already on the large side and you wanted the honor 9 because the screen is 0.1" smaller, then just beware that the s8+ is significantly larger than the Honor 8. I would suggest that you go to the store and give it a try. I personally liked the s8+ but i like large phones. It's a hair narrower and a bit taller than the note 7, if you ever used it.

 

[Dconn1975]

Re: My S8 just arrived!!! Who has a regular S8? Should I Exchange for the +?

Well I thought I had the restock waived but it turns out I don't and it I try do it over the phone they will waive the restock fee but I have to pay another down payment on the plus and they refund me on the regular. Way too much trouble. Plus when I went to the store the manager was a complete ***. I should have stayed with cricket instead of swapping over to sprint. They are horrible to deal with. I'll keep the regular S8 and avoid the idiots.