Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 In the market for a new cell phone. Been looking at the Samsung Galaxy 7. Never had a Samsung phone. Only ever had Motorola Droids. I've heard good things about them though. I was considering the 8. But honestly don't know much about these Samsung phones. Any input? Via the FG App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,661 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Buy Huawei. Last longer, bigger batteries. Cheaper for the same quality. I've had a Huawei Mate 7 now for two years. Still going strong. Planning on upgrading to a Mate 9 just because they don't do updates for this anymore. And I want a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,466 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I have a galaxy s8 and it's awesome but if you can get an s7 edge cheap there's not much in it. My last 4 phones have been Samsung and never had a problem .Via the FG App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,867 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Samsung for me seems the best choice. Just don't choose Apple as they feel too locked down of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/19/2017 at 5:38 AM, NCA-Paendrag said: Buy Huawei. Last longer, bigger batteries. Cheaper for the same quality. I've had a Huawei Mate 7 now for two years. Still going strong. Planning on upgrading to a Mate 9 just because they don't do updates for this anymore. And I want a new one I've never heard of those phones before On 9/19/2017 at 9:59 AM, techno said: I have a galaxy s8 and it's awesome but if you can get an s7 edge cheap there's not much in it. My last 4 phones have been Samsung and never had a problem . Via the FG App I'm trying to stay away from the Edge ones. Don't really like those. Was looking at a plain old 7. Or 8. Not really sure. On 9/20/2017 at 3:13 AM, Luceowolf said: Google Pixel user here. Best phone I have ever had and the camera is the best available (better than most digital cameras!) Via the FG App I don't think I've seen much on this one either. 😱 9 hours ago, GazzaGarratt said: Samsung for me seems the best choice. Just don't choose Apple as they feel too locked down of late. I'd never pick Apple. Don't worry 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,661 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What, never heard of Huawei? They have a large range of phones. Mate, P-series and many more. But Samsung would be my second choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,562 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I have an update due on 1st Nov. Either the Samsung 8 or Note 8 for me. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,867 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I have an update due on 1st Nov. Either the Samsung 8 or Note 8 for me. Sent from my SM-N9005 using TapatalkWhat's the advantage of having the Note over the standard 8 series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,562 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 What's the advantage of having the Note over the standard 8 series?The Note has a bigger screen and a stylus, which is actually quite useful.Main drawback is that battery life isn't great.Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,466 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Sam the s8 only has the edge there is no plain version . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,867 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I have a galaxy s8 and it's awesome but if you can get an s7 edge cheap there's not much in it. My last 4 phones have been Samsung and never had a problem .Via the FG AppThe Note has a bigger screen and a stylus, which is actually quite useful.Main drawback is that battery life isn't great.Sent from my SM-N9005 using TapatalkSo would you say its worth the cost difference between getting an upgrade to a 7 or an 8? Let's say if it was a cost of £100 to get the 8 rather than the 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 Damn. Is the S8 the one that was blowing up in people's pockets? Or was that a different phone?I enjoy a nice battery life. So the note seems a no no to me.Via the FG App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,466 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 23/09/2017 at 12:48 PM, GazzaGarratt said: So would you say its worth the cost difference between getting an upgrade to a 7 or an 8? Let's say if it was a cost of £100 to get the 8 rather than the 7? I would as I'm a phone snob upto a point but Samsung will update the 8 quicker and it's got the new tech already, but I wouldn't deliberately update a perfectly good s7 if that's what I had . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 On 9/24/2017 at 11:28 AM, techno said: I would as I'm a phone snob upto a point but Samsung will update the 8 quicker and it's got the new tech already, but I wouldn't deliberately update a perfectly good s7 if that's what I had . You have a point. I'm thinking of the S8 or even the Note 8 now. I don't know if i'll like the largeness of the Note 8. The only thing really turning me off from a S8 is the edge. I've heard they are really fragile. The 7 looks like all great reviews, but you are right about the updates. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,466 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Capn_Underpants said: You have a point. I'm thinking of the S8 or even the Note 8 now. I don't know if i'll like the largeness of the Note 8. The only thing really turning me off from a S8 is the edge. I've heard they are really fragile. The 7 looks like all great reviews, but you are right about the updates. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I don't like to and as much as possible I don't put the phone in a case, but I'm also male so don't have the same problems women seem to have with breaking phones [emoji4] however I will add the camera and the screen quality simply amazed me. Via the FG App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, techno said: I don't like to and as much as possible put the phone in a case, but I'm also male so don't have the same problems women seem to have with breaking phones however Via the FG App Call me a male then. Never broke a phone! But that's cool. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,466 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Lol congrats, I've had more trouble with my daughter's and phones than anyone deserves Via the FG App GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 minute ago, techno said: Lol congrats, I've had more trouble with my daughter's and phones than anyone deserves Via the FG App Poor Gary. Reminds me of my nephew and his glasses. techno and GazzaGarratt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,867 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I'm upgrading soon and this has been really helpful. My wife just got the updated Honor 9 as she likes to be 'different' Personally, I can't see past the samsungs and the flexibility they have with android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,661 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Your wife got a skillpoint! Allthough I don't like the Honor series. GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,628 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 25 September 2017 at 8:44 PM, techno said: I must admit, that was pretty impressive! He broke the table before he broke the phone properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Well I made a mistake and started watching videos on the Note 8. Thing looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,562 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Capn_Underpants said: Well I made a mistake and started watching videos on the Note 8. Thing looks amazing. Ha ha it does doesn't it, but it's just what I hear about the battery that puts me off. I have about 4 weeks to make my mind up, either this or the S8+ for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I decided on a phone... Should be hopefully getting it on Tuesday. [emoji5] Via the FG App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 10,867 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 52 minutes ago, Capn_Underpants said: I decided on a phone... Should be hopefully getting it on Tuesday. Via the FG App And the verdict is.....? Or are you holding us in suspense for to show us the Nokia 3210 pic when it comes in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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