Ok. A tad extensive, but here goes:
- Really great phone and a massive upgrade from the S7 Active, I had before!
In terms of IPX-rating, they are the same, but battery life is MUCH better on S8 than S7 - probably down to S8 running Android 9 (which improved my old Xcover 4's battery life markable!).
The bigger screen is in no way needed but works really nicely - and as the frame is smaller, phones are similar in dimensions.
It's annoying with the curved screen (finding protective film is hard and the curve makes the screen easy to crack - panzer glass is, however available), but buying an armored case solves a lot - not least the queerly placed fingerprint reader.
I would any day replace my S8 with an upgraded Xcover (preferably with Xcover 3 frame) if they focussed upgrades on the camera; the S8 is brilliant, but Xcover-phones features changeable batteries, properly good built frames, and sizes that will actually fit in your pocket.
But S8? Better sound quality, better build quality, better WiFi connectivity, and, frankly, a better experience than the S7.
I doubt the difference between S8 and S9 is as great as the S8 to S7...
Don't buy the newest - you'll be fine with S8!
Spunik, 09 Sep 2020Phone ok but locked bootloader with no chance for root .for dummy Bootloader can be unlocked from settings , developer options, I unlocked mine and installed android 10 lineage os custom rom
Nordust, 05 Oct 2020Certain games(Codm & Pubg) keeps closing, have tried everything even on high performance m... moreMight be time to upgrade anyways.
Rocky, 11 Oct 2020S8 is getting security update file size over 400 mb . My note 10 is getting normally 200 mb ap... moreNote 10 is receiving monthly update and S8 is receiving quarterly update. So assume that file size is bigger as 3 month security data to be impllimented
Rocky, 11 Oct 2020S8 is getting security update file size over 400 mb . My note 10 is getting normally 200 mb ap... moreIts normal
S8 is getting security update file size over 400 mb . My note 10 is getting normally 200 mb approximately. For s8 this much size is not normal i think.
Nordust, 05 Oct 2020Yesno cod works
Abe, 02 Oct 2020Is anybody having problems with phone not letting curtains games to be played on it.Yes
Certain games(Codm & Pubg) keeps closing, have tried everything even on high performance mode they still keep on crashing
Sus, 24 Sep 2020My s8 can't make calls again. But other functions are still working well. It only writes ... moreTry with different sim card or service provider to verify if its a issue of phone or not
Is anybody having problems with phone not letting curtains games to be played on it.
Anonymous, 30 Sep 2020resetThis till today is still a very good phone. The S8 has a very good camera, good battery life and is fast no lag. size is also good. I have no complains
Sus, 24 Sep 2020My s8 can't make calls again. But other functions are still working well. It only writes ... morereset
Sus, 24 Sep 2020My s8 can't make calls again. But other functions are still working well. It only writes ... moreThe danger here is to automatically assume its the phone when the issue could be with your service provider.
My s8 can't make calls again. But other functions are still working well. It only writes "call ended ". I don't know what to do with it again.
Zawzawoo, 18 Sep 2020I have had this phone for nearly two years and it is still good. It causes no problems.Yes I agree I had it when it was first launched Till now it's still good, fast no issues battery life still very solid.
I have had this phone for nearly two years and it is still good. It causes no problems.
I'm just asking can the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S8. Can it run ppsspp good? Is it good for emulation I think it's good for psp games right?
Phone ok but locked bootloader with no chance for root .for dummy
s8user, 06 Sep 2020Thank you for the advice, already tried it, but battery still drop at 40%, and accubattery app... moreProbably better to buy something with more capacity. If you don't have issues with 3000mAh and have the Snapdragon version than a battery replacement would be better.
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