Returned my N8

[anon(1733)]

I'm also active all the time and have no issue handling or carrying the device. I am a big guy however. I love the large size.

My wife has a 7 plus in a mophie battery case and she has no issue with hers either. But she does have a purse lol.

Either way there are plenty or devices out there. Hopefully you can find a device that suits you. Best of luck.

 

[ahiqar]

I did the exact same thing! I did use the opportunity when I bought it again to go to sams and get that $200 gift card LOL!!

Thanks for the reply. Im glad I'm not the only one!

 

[pkcable]

Go for the S8.

I second that emotion!

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Yeah, this Note is pretty large.

Certainly not the easiest thing to use one-handed, and only a few jeans I have actually have pockets just deep enough for it.

 

[h2ofun]

I love my note 8, and so do the 6 other family members who purchased it also. WE LOVE the battery life and the large display!!

 

[recDNA]

6s plus is 192g

iPhone 8 plus is over 200 lol

How about the V30?

 

[felloffthetruck]

iPhone X

Ding, Ding, we have a winner !

 

[rabernet]

I always find comments about the size being too big interesting. I guess I've been so used to the larger phones, that to me (as as woman), I'll read comments, look at mine and wonder why people find it too big. I had Notes 2, 4 and Edge and when my Edge screen cracked around the time of Note 7, I went to the LG V20. After a day with my Note 8, I picked up my V20 and was amused at how bulky the V20 felt after a day. I don't find the Note 8 to feel or look particularly big to me for some reason.

 

[pkcable]

How about the V30?

I'm actually giving serious thought to the V30 JUST for the DAC! If the price is right OR if it discounts quickly I might buy in. Or maybe I'll trade my S8 for 1 with a dissatisfied V30 owner.

 

[recDNA]

I'm actually giving serious thought to the V30 JUST for the DAC! If the price is right OR if it discounts quickly I might buy in. Or maybe I'll trade my S8 for 1 with a dissatisfied V30 owner.

LG always discounts quickly since they seldom update.

 

[eshropshire]

Yep awesome phone! just one big problem that's right the phone is too big to carry, I use a belt clip and it's just to much felt like I was carrying a brick around.
So going to downgrade to sothing smaller that will fit my pocket.

I have read a few of these returned threads and the same question always comes to my mind. Do these people never go and try out a $1K phone at a store before they buy the phone.

Before I bought a Note 8 I went to Verizon and tried out the phone. I checked the size compared to my Note 4 and found I could easily work with the new Note 8. I generally keep my phone in my shirt pocket or my front jeans pocket. I would think an belt clip would be uncomfortable - but I have always disliked belt clips even back with flip phones.

 

[mlbyanks11]

Belt clip or pocket ,its just to big to pocket.

Completely disagree, this device fits fine in the pocket. Personally i use a belt clip and the device is not that heavy. Remember back when the original note came out. The notes 1-3 were annoying to put in a pocket. This one is thinner and lighter.

 

[donm527]

Hey some people understand what issues they may have with a phone they really like and want to live with... but spending a few minutes in a store and spending a few days doing your day-to-day is another thing and as much as you want to like it you just might not able able to live with it.

Just like people that buy convertibles or 2-seaters or stick-shift cars and then find out it doesn't fit their day-to-day like they wanted to. They try... and some make it work... some don't. I have a Z06 but only two seats and daughter makes 3... I solve that with a 3rd car... some can't.

I like the Note, but it is on the ginormous side and other concessions to live with like that FPS placement and maybe 1 or 2 other minor things. I like the rest of the phone to deal with it. I definitely don't want to be running 25-30 miles a week with it or moutain biking with a 2 sided glass slab... I'll keep my 6s for that. FPS really is in a stupid spot and have been bumping into that Bixby button with trying to use the FPS... I'll use the Iris.

It certainly is not a one size fits all phone and not for everyone.

I have read a few of these returned threads and the same question always comes to my mind. Do these people never go and try out a $1K phone at a store before they buy the phone.

Before I bought a Note 8 I went to Verizon and tried out the phone. I checked the size compared to my Note 4 and found I could easily work with the new Note 8. I generally keep my phone in my shirt pocket or my front jeans pocket. I would think an belt clip would be uncomfortable - but I have always disliked belt clips even back with flip phones.

 

[caveman84]

Thank for sharing pal

 

[DMarie04]

HTC U11! Do yourself the favour that is the only smaller phone I'd get.

A belt clip option
Note 8 Belt Clip on Amazon, $12.00.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Thisis whatI was using light case and seperate belt clip

https://www.encased.com/products/ga...MIk8yYsuHD1gIVjol-Ch2I9QgVEAQYASABEgIq5fD_BwE

 

[TabGuy]

Belt clip or pocket ,its just to big to pocket.

It never occurred to me not to put it in my front pocket. And, there it sits, fitting just fine.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

A belt clip option
Note 8 Belt Clip on Amazon, $12.00.

The man made his decision.

I'm not one to try convince people to stay where they clearly don't want to.

 

[naturalguy]

I thought it was going to be too big coming from the s8 but after one day with it, I am already used to it and am really enjoying the extra screen real estate. Fits in my front pocket and I have a bulky case on. It's a little too tall but worth the trade off for that great screen and everything else that comes with it

 

[Fred98TJ]

Pretty sure my iPhone 6s plus was heavier than my note 8

IPhone 6s Plus = 6.77 oz
Samsung Note 8 = 6.88 oz