Samsung S7 edge to OP5 switchers: Do you miss these built-in features?

[waqqas31]

I will admit, I have not done all my homework about the OP5/5T, so I do not know which of these features they already have. The main thing drawing me towards it is the promise of an improved camera, good display and dual LTE-capable SIM slots.

I've actually made a list of the usability features that makes my S7 edge feel like it's "my own." I'm not sure how that resonates with others, but I'd like to gauge what I would be giving up by switching to the upcoming OP5T.

1. Built-in Memos app (where I composed this list in the first place).
2. Always-On Display.
3. Multi-color notification LED.
4. Large variety of premium custom fonts from Galaxy app store (Play Store font apps stopped working for me post-Lollipop).
5. AMOLED blacks at night (and in the dark).
6. 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom.
7. Placement of side buttons is car-mount friendly.
8. Smart switch backup and restore (especially how it maintains all folders created within the gallery).
9. Wake up and unlock without having to pick up the device (thanks to FP reader on front).
10. Samsung connect shortcut from Notification menu. Easy switching of audio output.
11. Samsung clock/alarm widget. One tap to enable/disable alarm.
12. Super-fast camera startup time.
13. Multiple tiers of display scaling.
14. Dedicated power/lock button.
15. IP68 water resistence.
16. Smart Stay. Display will stay on as long as I'm looking at it.
17. Built-in phone number look-up upon outgoing/incoming calls
18. Contact search across all accounts
19. Good feedback from buttons
20. "Full-speed" background app updates. Even if the device is in standby, apps will update as fast as if the device was on and actively being used.
21. Smart Alert. Sticking your hand in your pocket and holding your phone is enough to tell you if you missed a call or a text message, because your phone will vibrate when you hold it.
22. No display burn-in issues.
23. No display response issues.

I guess I really like my Samsung S7 edge, lol.

Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

TIA.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Well, first off there's no such thing as an "OPO5" the abbreviation OPO is from a long time ago and stands for Oneplus One. If you're talking about a Oneplus 5 the abbreviation would be OP5. EDIT: I see you changed that

Now, you wrote a lot of stuff so I'm probably not going to cover it all, but many of those things are shared by the Oneplus 5. It has a notification led. AMOLED screen (though it's obviously not as good as the S7), 3.5mm jack, front fingerprint scanner (that will change with the 5T), as I remember button placement is the same volume upper left, power upper right...

And some of them are across all phones, what phone doesn't have a dedicated power/lock key? (Though I rarely press it).

 

[worldspy99]

Why don't you either upgrade to the S8 or wait for the S9 in a few months?
I am not sure the work arounds on the OP5/5T might make a difference for your needs.

 

[waqqas31]

Why don't you either upgrade to the S8 or wait for the S9 in a few months?
I am not sure the work arounds on the OP5/5T might make a difference for your needs.

Reason #1 : $$$
Reason #2 : The Duos Samsung models seem to have data issues simply if SIM #2 is present (defeating the whole purpose of having a dual SIM phone).

 

[chanchan05]

Reason #1 : $$$
Reason #2 : The Duos Samsung models seem to have data issues simply if SIM #2 is present (defeating the whole purpose of having a dual SIM phone).

I have a dual sim Samsung and no data issues. You can only use one SIM for data at a time anyway, so not sure what you mean by defeating the whole purpose of dual sim. The whole purpose of dual sim is to have two numbers on one phone. Not related to data at all. Dual sim phones have been an staple in Asian countries for nearly 20 years. I still remember modding Nokia phones back in 2000s to make them 'dual SIM' .

 

[waqqas31]

I have a dual sim Samsung and no data issues. You can only use one SIM for data at a time anyway, so not sure what you mean by defeating the whole purpose of dual sim. The whole purpose of dual sim is to have two numbers on one phone. Not related to data at all. Dual sim phones have been an staple in Asian countries for nearly 20 years. I still remember modding Nokia phones back in 2000s to make them 'dual SIM' .

Would you mind sharing these details with me:

1. Exact phone model SKU (e.g. SM-G935FD)
2. Whether your second SIM can connect at 3G (and not just 2G)?

When I mentioned data issues, what I meant was that if you only have SIM 1, then voice and data work as they should, but when you insert SIM 2, the data on SIM 1 starts having problems (and it's understood there's no data enabled on SIM 2.)

But since you are telling me first hand that something like this is not happening with you, I'm very interested to know the details I asked you for.

TIA!

 

[chanchan05]

I have G935FD
I can't tell if SIM2 is connecting to 3G because data is disabled for SIM2. No troubles on phone calls or texts, and no problems in data.

 

[djepperson1]

I don't miss the Samsung eco system the one plus 5 is amazing without the extra features that I never used. it's my backup phone to my pixel XL 2 it's the closest I ever had to pixel experience. I had the S7 edge, s8+ and note 8 don't miss them at all

 

[waqqas31]

I have G935FD
I can't tell if SIM2 is connecting to 3G because data is disabled for SIM2. No troubles on phone calls or texts, and no problems in data.

Here in Canada, both my carriers started off with 3G/ HSPA (even for voice) and never had 2G, period. Would you mind sharing your screenshot from Settings --> Connections --> SIM Manager. That might give me the answer I'm looking for.

 

[chanchan05]

Here in Canada, both my carriers started off with 3G/ HSPA (even for voice) and never had 2G, period. Would you mind sharing your screenshot from Settings --> Connections --> SIM Manager. That might give me the answer I'm looking for.

Not sure if it will help you. Here's what the SIM2 menu looks like. Network mode is grayed out and fixed to 2G/3G mode only. Since the SIM inside the 2nd slot supports both, I can't say which one it uses.

 

[waqqas31]

Not sure if it will help you. Here's what the SIM2 menu looks like. Network mode is grayed out and fixed to 2G/3G mode only. Since the SIM inside the 2nd slot supports both, I can't say which one it uses.

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And therein lies the answer! The fact that it says "3G/2G" and not just "2G" means that SIM #2 supports 3G voice. Thanks a bundle! (The head-scratching continues...)

 

[chanchan05]

No prob. Anyway, the thing that keeps me the most with Samsung is actually Sidesync. I enable that immediately. Unlike other Android devices I know of, Sidesync can mirror your device even it it's locked. It will allow you to unlock, control and transfer stuff from inside your phone even with a broken screen. You can still use your phone to command it to make an external backup on an SD card using the built in SmartSwitch by controlling it via Sidesync. No other Android device gives me this function that I can tell. All other devices needs you to activate mirroring on the phone first. On Sidesync, I can just drop my phone on a charger and sit on my laptop and fire up Sidesync. The phone is automatically detected and connects and it's controllable on my laptop. And while I've never had to use it, knowing it's there is a relief.

 

[waqqas31]

No prob. Anyway, the thing that keeps me the most with Samsung is actually Sidesync. I enable that immediately. Unlike other Android devices I know of, Sidesync can mirror your device even it it's locked. It will allow you to unlock, control and transfer stuff from inside your phone even with a broken screen. You can still use your phone to command it to make an external backup on an SD card using the built in SmartSwitch by controlling it via Sidesync. No other Android device gives me this function that I can tell. All other devices needs you to activate mirroring on the phone first. On Sidesync, I can just drop my phone on a charger and sit on my laptop and fire up Sidesync. The phone is automatically detected and connects and it's controllable on my laptop. And while I've never had to use it, knowing it's there is a relief.

I never knew exactly what SideSync did, but that does sound incredibly useful. I will put it on my recognizance list. Thanks again!