WHY I DIDN'T SWITCH TO THE GALAXY S8+

[@PhoneBuff]

I'm loving the S8 right now. Best hardware package ever on a smartphone.

[@스잠]

PhoneBuff make more video

[@N3G_HN]

PhoneBuff S8 Exynoss vs iPhone 7 Speed Test?

[@theO-dm2ux]

PhoneBuff where is the drop test

[@CodebitePk]

Is it worth upgrading over S7 Edge?

[@reddit4run]

Where is the drop test dude

[@bobperrotta]

I went with the S 8 plus. Worried about battery life. The battery life on this phone is way better than my S6. Love this phone. No complaints.

[@joual9299]

Robert Perrotta what do you think bout it now 2 months latter? Should I get the plus model?

[@Minwol]

Robert Perrotta batteries don't hold as much after lots of use

[@aleksandarm.2377]

What about now

[@D1HaterzOfficial]

s6 battery would last maybe 2 hours on a full charge so i dont blame you

[@MickJacobsen]

I have the S8+. I am probably at the higher end of the unlocking, too. I am 5' 7", and have average sized hands, and I don't have any trouble reaching the fingerprint scanner. It might miss once per day, at the most. The only time I feel the need to use the screen reducing gesture is when I'm using my off hand. The only time I have trouble reaching a corner is when I reach for the lower corners. Then, it gets top heavy. Put simply, I love the plus and its size. No complaints.

[@mateuspestana9844]

Mick Jacobsen 😁

[@baselcrash2]

Still waiting for the S8 (SnapDragon) VS S8 (Exynos) speed test !!

[@charlesverg2184]

BASEL HASHISH same :/

[@bamajc777]

BASEL HASHISH I think the Snapdragon 835 will beat the Exynos. I saw a video earlier where the 821 in the LG G6 went up against the Samsung Exynos and the Exynos barely beat it. so if I had to bet I'd put my money on the Snapdragon 835.

[@baselcrash2]

I remember PhoneBuff made a video and talked about how SnapDragon in Samsung S7 was inferior to the Exynos, however he also mentioned that it had fantastic performance in other phones like the LG you're referring to, basically it's not a problem with the processor itself, but how Samsung optimizes it in their phones.

[@bamajc777]

BASEL HASHISH last year the Exynos was faster than the 820 I saw the S7 edge video. but this time around I think the Snapdragon is faster. and the video I watched earlier the Exynos did a good job and managed RAM well but the 821 just kept hanging around and wouldn't go away. the Exynos won that battle but not by much. I don't think it would beat the 835.

[@StopMediaFakery]

BASEL HASHISH 'Optimize' seems to be the most overused word in the smartphone world right now. The Exynos is technically superior to the SD, with it's custom large cores. The clock speed of the Exynos 8895 is 2.3 and 1.7 vs 2.35 and 1.9 on the SD 835, yet it scores higher in benchmarks. It's also more efficient. You have to remember that Samsung phones use heavy skins with a lot of features, which is bound to have some effect on performance. Regardless of which phone the Exynos 8895 is in, it would perform better than the SD 835.

[@luigynkaren062011]

i got the s8+, bigger display and the battery is amazing, i don't care about one handed at all, i love using 2 hands for my phone, and the fingerprint is none issue is really easy to get used to it with a case. After hearing all this non sense about being hard, is comes natural after a few week's, i really thought it was gonna be an issue, loving this phone!

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

themessiah809 Home button vibration reminds me of my old Nokia N8 and i loove it

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

Benjamin Zubaca It does for me

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

Benjamin Zubaca Its about the same size as the S7 Edge

[@MegaUnavailableusern]

its the same height as a 7plus basically while being narrower. of course it'll fit

[@cution97]

themessiah809 I your opinion, my original choice was the s8+ but I keep watching these videos that says it's too big or not easy to handle but I've always wanted to switch to a bigger phone I have the Galaxy s6 and the s8 is the same size just a bigger screen so what's the point? Do you really think one can get used to it in a month perhaps? because if yes then forget the s8

[@xtremegamer35119]

on the s8+. the fingerprint button is in good place tbh it's reachable with a case. I like it. idk why they say it's hard lol with case it's better. I know if it was lower. But it's easy for me

[@jacksonnovick1733]

Smaller S8 has the.....EDGE?

[@azexy21]

every new galaxy phone have an edge over the others and that's goes both ways if you know what i mean XD

[@thesmartI]

Jackson Novick get out.

[@audiobook5860]

thesmart1 you get out you fucktard

[@JoseTorres_74]

Anurag Vallur He was being sarcastic.

[@raidzor5452]

Anurag Vallur You are being the idiot here.... The comment was ironic

[@efrainy1949]

S8 vs OP3t speed test??? When, cause I'm ready afff.

[@Albertoepicness]

LBS

[@efrainy1949]

Senpie Sensie exactly lol

[@aleck3269]

benchmarks dont equal everyday usage the extra ram faster animations and better ram management on the oneplus will destroy the samsung even if its processor is faster

[@mandown816]

You want to see the S8 get lapped?

[@shadowgamer8575]

Efrain Yepez Samsung will lose

[@MrRamezsultan]

I totally agree with you really. A 5.8 inch screen is more than enough. One thing the fingerprint is very accurate like 99% of the time for me at least

[@WorthenBros]

Yeah, I agree. The GS8 does have a really big screen in a small package which is really nice. Keep up the good videos David!

[@takrury]

definitely gonna upgrade for s8+ when i am able to , no phone can come close to it in the market , samsung did really great job

[@flyaustin27]

I agree completely with all the points you mentioned in this video. I was REALLY deliberating between the S8 and the S8+. I had used an iPhone 6 plus, 6s Plus and iPhone 7 for almost a year and a half between the three phones so I was accustomed to two handed devices. I've got to say I really don't have any regrets about switching to the S8, it's been an absolutely great phone to use and it's SO nice to have such a large screen in such a small form factor compared to the iphones. it really brings me back to the days I was using the LG G2. I have no desire to get the plus variety

[@giantskeleton420]

the thing with samsung is, they make great hardware but their software side is far behind. if they used their own OS with optimization on apple level it would be a beast

[@SonGoli]

Uhh Play store? Google??

[@apostleeagle]

I went with the S8 for the same reasons you have stated. Happy to see someone absolutely agree with me for a change

[@hellobhupendra]

i'm getting none of the two 'cos i cant afford either of them.Thats's what I think :P

[@_Shashwat_Verma]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@beriont.]

Bhupendra Lodha Same :D

[@dantheman7529]

Bhupendra Lodha 30 a month is affordable

[@nickyricky8341]

Bhupendra Lodha I think I'm gonna get the OnePlus 5

[@UncleBiscuits97]

Hey, these phones are on an awesome sale right now, and will be for a while. 575 and 675US for the S8 and S8+ on amazon and best buy. That is a steal for these phones, because they still are the best phones you can buy right now.

[@klgadgettv]

Great video you have there, I also bought the S8 over the S8+ due to the fingerprint scanner as well. Have you tried putting on a case? I find myself reaching the fingerprint scanner a lot easier as there's a cut on the back to make you feel right.

[@Furadi]

TBH I don't get the finger print scanner complaints. I have average sized adult male hands and have no issues reaching it on my S8+. Additionally, since I'm using a case that provides a tactile reference I've never accidentally touched the lens.

[@EzequielLopezArias]

Brilliant opinion! Man, I love my other KZbinrs but it's refreshing to see someone like you giving out a real shoutout to tech.

[@cDisturbed.]

im stuck between the s8 and the s8+, i think I've decided on the "smaller" s8 now;) thanks bossman

[@jakevan1969]

I have the S8+ and love it. You get used to the size. I have had no issue with the finger print reader and have been using the left index finger to turn it on holding the phone in the left hand; sometimes with the right hang to stabilize the device to be on the safe side. I am using Nova Launcher for "Gestures & Inputs" so that I don't have to reach to the top of the screen to pull down the notification shade, instead I have "swipe down" for the notification shade and another swipe down for the Quick Settings and a "double tap" to sleep. Nova Launcher's folders also make it easiet for one-handed use as folders to the left of centre open to the left side of the screen, folders in the centre open in the centre and folders open to the right if on the right side of the display. This way you can put your most important apps in folders on the side of the hand you are most likely to hold the phone, in my case, on the left for easier left-handed use vs Touch Wiz which has the folder open in the centre of the display making it difficult to reach apps at the top of the folder. Using Touch Wiz makes the phone a 2-handed phone no doubt.

[@SerzhKiaCerato]

S8 better. Please Speed test S8 Exynos vs IPhone 7 vs OnePlus3T

[@shannonoates3954]

I'm thinking about going to a Galaxys7

[@davidelion8689]

Сергей Шумахер iPhone wins, exynos not much faster then the normal one

[@ysonokosan]

I weighed all this when I bought the s8+, and more. For me it came down to screen size, since I watch crunchyroll and Netflix on the go a lot. I'm very satisfied with the hardware and OS though. Its very responsive and stable. The otter box case kinda solves the finger print issue. Really only one way to get your finger over the sensor, and it rarely misreads your prints that way. My hands are messed up, so I couldn't use a phone one handed if I wanted to. So two hand holding it isn't an issue for me, no choice. Wish they put an IR beam on it. Miss using my s4 as a remote.

[@dbarjs]

Your channel is great, but, where is the S8/S8+ drop test? haha

[@PhoneBuff]

I feel like it's too late, no?

[@theO-dm2ux]

PhoneBuff its not late becuse you make proper drop test u use machine and stuff others drop them randomly by hand

[@dbarjs]

I think it still gives time, I trust your channel tests to choose my smartphone. I also have the impression that many people are waiting for your test because KZbin's search suggestions suggest 's8 drop test phonebuff' when I type 's8 drop ..'.

[@Mandrag0ras]

PhoneBuff As said already, you are the only one conducting proper drop tests.

[@AustinTechAuthority]

I've done a Galaxy S8 Drop test!

[@hads5279]

I had the s8+ in my cart when I was preordering, then I went back and changed it to the s8 at the last minute, because I wanted a smaller form factor after using an iPhone 6 Plus for 2.5 years and loved how I could have a small form factor yet a bigger screen. A 5.8" screen is definitely big enough. I got used to my 6 Plus, but it was never comfortable to hold.

[@maxmustermann2916]

I Love my s8

[@AftermathXJ220]

Totally agree with you, even with big hands & long fingers, I still have issues reaching all the parts of the screen, it's just people have been brought up thinking bigger is better.

[@VoodooMadMike41]

USA S8 has UFS 2.0 USA S8+ has UFS 2.1 Exynos are all 2.1

[@manny1965]

MadMike41 what's UFS

[@devil1989]

Jmannyjr internal memory

[@SonGoli]

Universal Flash Storage, which is faster storage on your phone leading to faster loads of stored content

[@tudam2467]

I got the s8 plus and I do agree with you on that finger print scanner part, but everything else works amazing. In my opinion I like the bigger screen more, it fits in my hand perfectly and it's great when typing papers which I do a lot. Amazing phone over all, definitely the best 2017 phone as of right now.

[@Adam-bg6qv]

which theme is he using? 1:52

[@Monour-s2f]

thatguy Material_black you can find it on Samsung theme

[@romec497]

AkaGtop i dont find it xD

[@kfoolable]

then find it

[@Alantris]

S8 for all the reasons you said. As for battery life, I am getting 16 - 17 hours per full charge with normal usage (for me at least). It isn't much of a bother with fast charge, you can top up another 10-15% quickly when needed.

[@samuelberserk4678]

The smaller s8 "has the edge" Nice pun

[@mikegriego3671]

S8 and S8+ has a one hand feature. You can make up to 4 fingerprint saves, even on the same finger, which can make even partial scans work.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I think the S8 Plus loses a lot with the fingerprint scanner placement and tall, narrow screen. I would prefer it to be wider like my 6S Plus. I'll wait for the Note 8.

[@bharathv499]

Andrew Hoffman same here

[@keitht24]

Andrew Hoffman He's bitching about finger print scanners. Who cares about finger print scanners?

[@SouravKumarRoyChowdhury]

Same as you. I went with the smaller S8. I have used Nexus 6 in the past. And when I held the S8+ in my hand, all that nightmare came back to me. And I chose to not go through all of that ever again.

[@m_a_r_kx]

I went for Samsung galaxy s6 guess why its cheaper :D

[@ifuver]

10 ACKMEL shitty battery

[@Meckleys]

Rusty yeah

[@damonharris-brennan5810]

I personally like the fingerprint location... it takes about half a second to unlock, it is incredibly easy to get use to in my opinion. The option to use it as a touch gesture for pulling down the task bar is very cool too! But I can understand some people being on edge (no pun intended) about it.

[@deutschmithaddad6358]

We are waiting to see The speed Test between S8+ Exynos vs Iphone 7 Plus !!

[@matthew.fisher]

Mohammad Haddad why would you want to see a exynos, when many people will not get that version.

[@sajjadea123]

Exynos version for the whole world that's why. Snapdragon just for the US.

[@shadowgamer8575]

Matthew Fisher Wtf do you mean exynos is available to almost every country except usa

[@sajjadea123]

Asia and Europe get the exynos version however snapdragon for the US. You can look that up on google 😄

[@shadowgamer8575]

^

[@mrcrusha829]

I would agree with you... although I do not have the S8 I do have the S7 and an iPhone 7 Plus. There are many times I feel the iPhone is just too big and prefer the smaller S7 as I can do most everything with one hand.

[@adimazga]

As long as my S7 edge holds up its 7+ hours of SOT I'm not even considering another phone.

[@skittlesnacks]

I went from a Nexus 6P to the S8 because I wanted something more comfortable to carry around in my pocket. It did take some getting used to, and I'm not thrilled about the curved edges, but now I can put on my shoes without feeling like my phone's going to break in half. And it doesn't look like I have a butcher's block in my pocket.

[@SgtPepper69]

S8+ v Op3t speedtest?

[@Bladers97]

Theyre similar in speed... Op3t slightly faster cuz of animations.. other than that very similar

[@shadowgamer8575]

Bladers97 lol they're not similar in speed oneplus 3t keeps all of the apps open while the s8 doesn't

[@Bladers97]

Shadow Gamer It does shut up already, Oxynos does, order from europe if you have an issue,I I barely keep more than 2 apps open in the background so no one really cares bout that feature

[@shadowgamer8575]

Bladers97 please reply with better grammar and spelling

[@Bladers97]

Are you butthurt kid? Lmao fuck your grammar and spelling, when did I make a mistake other than "bout"?

[@rozioaudi]

I got the s8plus for one reason: the only model supporting 128gb plus expandable and 6 gb ram. He screen size is massive and using one hand is tough. It's probably the best media consumption device out there. If reaching notification is an issue then use the finger print sensor to bring it down

[@RanggaWiratno]

I ended up with neither cuz I'm poor AF

[@32poppasavage28]

get cha weight up

[@MarkBakerforevernow]

I agree for almost all of the reasons you mentioned. I chose the standard S8 also because of easier pocket ability. Great video, enjoy your passion for what you do. Also, I have average to large size hands and have no problems using the fingerprint scanner. Sure, it's not located well, but with my case and the repetitive use, I can nail it 99% of the time.

[@mogamycool3498]

S8 right

[@Woodys238]

I agree with David! However, I'm still over the moon with my S7E which does everything I want it to do and more (with a bigger battery still) so I'm hanging on for the S9

[@edualv320]

I like the S8+ more, but I'll get the S8 because its cheaper

[@blase5140]

david gotelli I have the s8 with 2.1 flash memory...

[@llBRoll]

he is right! Samsung is using different flash memorys..

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

Eduardo A. Álvarez $100 isnt rly a lot when you are already apending $700 on it

[@lukacrnomarkovic8172]

david gotelli Why didnt i hear this anywhere else?

[@JAYWLEE]

David, your reviews are SO PROFESSIONAL !!!! I love your reviews, they're not biased and you have good points and convinced me to buy the S8 instead of the S8+

[@bobbymtl]

stop complaining about that fingerprint sensor. just use 2 hands to unlock it. end of story.

[@alukeofalltrades]

Bogdan Lupas what if one hand is occupied?

[@ytshorts9146]

Lukel I didn't have any issue of using one hand for finger print

[@mubashirahmed9495]

Bogdan Lupas stop complaint about no headphone jack just use adapter or wireless headphones. If someone is able to but an iPhone then it definitely able to but an worked headphones..

[@Taken4Granted2]

Bogdan Lupas How do you use a fingerprint sensor with 2 hands....

[@chrischoy9]

Or how about not sucking off Samsung and pressuring them to implement a functioning finger print scanner under the screen?

[@Geoffr524]

No problem, with picking up the phone with my left hand, when I do, my index finger, rest right on the touch id sensor. Both the S8 and S8 +, work with my left hand. The right hand does have issues, reaching across to the sensor.

[@starscream5055]

ولا عزاء لقطيع ابل 🐫🐪🐪🐫🐫🐪🐪

[@JonathanDaniel134679]

I've got an S8 and the facial recoginition and iris scanner isn't great. it often makes me move the phone further away or the lighting isn't right...ill only use it as a last resort. the fingerprint scanner is great! and a feature that is passed by a lot is that you don't have to wake the phone to unlock it using the fingerprint scanner 👌

[@capitalcity1658]

I agree. I bought the s8+ then returned it after 3 days because it was just to hard to use.

[@mymeatjuice]

Capital City, LLC Did you have the IPhone 7 plus first?

[@JordanStar2323]

Capital City, LLC how is it hard to use u just move your icons lmfao xD windows 8 was a mess

[@TATFTHART]

nelson lagunas what has windows 8 to do with this?

[@capitalcity1658]

yes

[@capitalcity1658]

Most likely I would. No need for that extra real estate

[@str8Jonesing]

I struggled with this decision as well. I like the bigger phones as well, but the plus isn't that much bigger for an extra $100. But I went with the plus anyway. The fingerprint reader is in perfect reach for me with my right hand and I can drag down the notification bar with it as well. I love it. I pretty much have no use for a tablet now.

[@shayk8037]

because uour hand are tiny?

[@Iluizfern]

Marques Brownlee has basketball player hands and he can´t reach the figerprint scanner as well

[@owenyang9216]

Luiz Fernando how do these tech youtube even hold their phones??? I have a fairly small hand and I can reach the fingerprint scanner easily... I didn't even stretch my hand...

[@ytshorts9146]

Luiz Fernando lol i have s8plus.. I can easily use finger print ..

[@shayk8037]

and iris scanner is also there :D

[@bryanvallejo2584]

Just use your other hand😂

[@larsingemannlarsen4914]

I think the iris scanner is great! When I pick up my S8 I just look at my screen like the way I always do... It unlocks my phone, even outside.

[@imjames29]

Never in my life, has anyone, ever came up to me and said "look how good my phone looks.". Therefore I've never understood why somebody buys a phone based on looks

[@bguy510]

not looks, but definitely feels

[@sajjadea123]

The feel makes the difference when you have a phone that looks great and premium in your hand

[@oOJakkeOo]

Nobody comes up and says how good your car looks or your new clothes or your new Ray Ban sunglasses. People just want good looking things. It makes them feel good. I completely understand why people buy phones based on looks.

[@YoungMrD29]

Jake People do come up on people complimenting the things you mentioned everyday even i do it to others but no one goes up to someone complimenting there phone

[@oOJakkeOo]

Drose We have different experiences then.

[@SwervinSpliffs27]

I went with the s8+ mainly because i use to have the iphone 6 plus (before i switched to the s6 edge) and i never had a problem with its size. Since the s8+ has a gigtantic screen in basically the same footprint as the iphone 6 and 7 plus, it was a no brainer. The extra battery was a big plus as well

[@lucasalmond1812]

I don't know if I should regret going with the s8+.

[@lucasalmond1812]

david gotelli I think so + it's a really good phone 📱 too.

[@lucasnakata7146]

you wont, it is amazing

[@alexisbad22]

Lucas Almond its amazing I never been so happy with a phone til I got this 😍

[@duffman07ify]

Use nova launcher in s8 plus it has a feature where you don't need to pull down notifications from top u can pull it down from anywhere in your screen that fixes notification problem and fingerprint scanner can easily be used with uag cases its a really good case as it protects your display from drops and makes it lot easier to use that fingerprint feature

[@_Shashwat_Verma]

But I Still Prefer Galaxy S8 + ..... Better Battery ... Amazing Display ... Slightly Faster Processor ..

[@edgararellano6143]

Shashwat Verma??? Only difference is battery size and slightly bigger display. Everything else is exactly the same..

[@_Shashwat_Verma]

Edgar I know processor are Same But In Many Test S8+ won against normal s8 ... Specially in Speed Test .... I Don't know why but This is the Truth

[@edgararellano6143]

Shashwat Verma s8+ is a UFS 2.1 and S8 is UFS 2.0. So flash drive speeds are faster on the s8+

[@edgararellano6143]

Shashwat Verma US models only. Every where else UFS 2.1are on all models.

[@_Shashwat_Verma]

Right ....🤔🤔

[@1daful]

I, too, decided on the regular S8 after playing with both phones extensively. I'm happy with it.

[@markus-d]

You guys enjoy your 6 inch screens i got that 4 inch screen on my 5s and i love it

[@azexy21]

i can't even use the keyboard on a 5s because i have big hands life sucked for me back in the old days before the GS3

[@DarthAwar]

Same I have XXL hands even the Galaxy S8, Note 4, Samsung A7, LG V20 they all feel small in my hands as does the Galaxy S8+ but not as much as most phones!

[@markus-d]

Hritik Parmar actually its cause i have small hands and most of the new phones are big and the 5s is still a good phone

[@gjna5143]

merkos aaa ok dinosaur

[@MiGujack3]

Fuck those haters, you can't beat the 5S if you want a small and powerful device (SE).

[@javianbrown8627]

I respect your decision... you gave good reasons too. this is the first phone I've seen where I thought "if I could get that would I choose the smaller or the larger version?" (normally I just say larger)

[@mr.aleximer]

kind of a clickbait

[@resplendentwitticism]

But it worked.

[@hads5279]

Not really.

[@djevans4997]

I have the S8 Plus and I'm loving it. I was a huge apple fan boy and this phone is fulfilling all my wants and needs. The battery life is crazy powerful considering the always on display. I haven't thought twice about switching back to my iPhone 7 plus.

[@rishig9422]

You forgot to mention that the S8 has a higher PPI compared to the S8+

[@12eveal]

what does PPI mean?

[@mutatedgrape7609]

Ephdel Pixels-Per Inch, meaning that it'll look like it has better quality rather than seeing those pixels if you look close enough.

[@SonGoli]

MutatedGrape :D with a magnifying glass

[@Yeet.]

MutatedGrape :D I can't tell the difference over a view ppi so ya.

[@LoungnOut]

I haven't yet had a problem with the fingerprint scanner, or the iris scanner. I hit the power button and it's not even a sec after looking at the iris scanner that my phone is unlocked. Hell, most of the time, the scanner doesn't pop up because its so snappy. The only time it does is when im not looking directly at the phone. As far as the fingerprint scanner, it's honestly easily accessible even with me being a lefty and having smaller hands. sometimes I may have to use both hands, but I've been doing with all of my smart phones, so it's nothing new, or anything for me to complain about. Yes, I don't wear glasses, but I do wear sunglasses, but I don't think that there will be a phone that could scan your iris through dark lenses. I'm ultimately satisfied with my S8+.

[@AnttiEerik]

video title "why l *didnt* switch to the Galaxy s8" - in the video shows how he switches to the S8 wat?

[@fysh44]

I totally agree. my s8 is my first "small" smart phone since blackberry pearl. And I have loved all the big and best phones, the big note 2 all the notes plus a few other big smart phones including the v10 and v20. But this is the right choice.

[@emadrid89]

So this phone is not good option for Trump either.... small-----} ✋ 😁

[@ifuver]

Mr.BLACK & WHITE 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryj2848]

Good points. I'm leaning toward the S8. What kind of screen on time are you getting with it?

[@mozzmanau]

Lets all agree on 1 thing. iPhones SUCK LOL

[@京介さんは可愛いいです]

Dick Jones yep agreed! ! !👌💯✔

[@32poppasavage28]

Mevin Gaming but what is it fast for? it has NO FEATUREZ TO UTILIZE THE SPEED.

[@mevv9949]

LETusPREY it has the 3D Touch and its 7 months old

[@32poppasavage28]

Mevin Gaming 3D is useless. I never used it.

[@mevv9949]

LETusPREY the camera, and wait for the iPhone 8

[@Smartsparky]

I'm using S8+ and have been since 20th April. I'm being totally honest here, I actually like the placement of the fingerprint scanner if the phones in your hand at the time but if it's lying down it's so annoying having to put your pin. Overall cracking phone.

[@azilio95]

s7 edge is better

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

Iliass Boui why?!

[@azilio95]

Henry Chaisritha Simple answer is no you shouldn't upgrade. s7 is still a screamer of a phone . people these days upgrade phones like pairs of socks. I have s7 edge I don't like change it, my next phone is s9

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

Iliass Boui no dude s8 is way better than s7.

[@il.pirata]

My Exynos s7edge is just as good, if not better than a snapdragon s8. Mine gets just under 2000 single core and around 6200 multi on Geekbench4. There is NO apparent difference in performance to an s8, it has a better fingerprint scanner, a larger battery and now is cheaper (if you're shopping for a phone). So yeah, an argument for 'better' can be made. I was going to upgrade to an s8, till I realised it wouldn't be an upgrade so much as avoidable unnecessary expense. If you've got an Apple or an older Samsung, sure get an s8 but if you've got an s7/edge, especially the Exynos variant, don't bother.

[@Yeftalionheart]

Iliass Boui agreed just buy the perfected technology of the s8

[@rexellela291]

i love my s8! I made the right decision getting s8 over s8+. I totally agree with everything you said. the fingerprint scanner is within reach in s8 than in s8+. I also noticed (my friend has s8+) that s8+ has bigger battery because it needs to support more energy to support the phone. On my own opinion, s8+ seems to go lowbat faster than s8 in regular use. :)

[@jaimebu317]

I actually have the S8+. Either one you choose you are getting the best of the best. I actually went with the plus due to the a reason none has decided on. I use nova launcher on my devices and having that extra space to customize even more or add that extra fidget or two is really nice. battery is great too.

[@TwiztidKlownzTX]

From the first time I picked up my S8+ the fingerprint scanner seemed like it was just in the perfect place. I can't understand how so many reviewers seem to think this. Maybe it is just because they have gotten used to the scanners on different phones first. The one that felt unnatural to me when I was trying them out to see which to get was the g6 because I had to pull my finger back and down. I have never used a scanner before this though.

[@jameshiggins4067]

You made me think you didn't switch to the S8 in general from the title! Still glad a lot of tech youtubers are switching.

[@s8plusisboss566]

I hope all S8 owners are happy. I'm enjoying my S8plus since Wednesday April 19th. It's the best phablet on market today till the Note8 in September.

[@bobperrotta]

With operating this Samsung Galaxy S 8 plus for 2 months now I highly recommend going with the plus! This phone is the best I've ever had! Go for the plus!

[@mariorossi8028]

the iris scanner is very useful not every day but when you have gloves or your hands are dirty or there is water ecc with the normal use i think the fingerprint scanner is by far better but the fact that in some situations you can use also the eyes i think is very useful

[@MacBjorn]

S8 is about the same size as the S7 Edge. yet it has a larger screen. I applaud your reasoning for moving to the S8. the finger sensor works well at this size.

[@CJ3B1]

very well outlined.. I got the S8 for these very reasons. yeah the battery is a tad bit smaller but hey, what's that desk top charger for! love the S8 for its practicality.

[@asagorcus]

Just speaking for myself and how I pick up the phone the fingerprint sensor is in a natural place for me. And I have small hands. Now sure the camera is gonna get smudgy. I really don't use the camera often enough to worry about that. I gotta say going from the S5 to the S8 is pretty amazing. I never enjoyed the fingerprint sensor on s5. On the s8 it works almost magically compared to my prior phone. The only small gripe and its not a big one is no ir blaster. That was fun on the S5. The screen is pretty awesome especially with the smaller width even with an otterbox strada case. One thing I hope they may consider adding would be when you close a magnetic cover that the screen goes into standby as well. I think that would be a nice touch. Now I do hope the screen lasts as long as the s5 did for me. These curved screens worry me about breakage a bit.

[@Brolylover007]

Simply forget about the one handed usability thing and go for the S8+. It is still the better device thanks to the larger battery and massive screen size for content consumption/media streaming/gaming. Also the argument about the phone being larger and heavier to hold while watching videos doesn't apply to me who uses a case that has a stand built in.

[@autobond007]

your spot on my man! I changed from the s8 plus to the s8 for exactly all the same reasons you pointed out! Nice Vid!

[@hturt4]

I went with the S8 too. The S8 (non +) screen was larger than my iPhone 7 Plus in a smaller and lighter footprint. I'm loving my S8 and my pockets are glad I didn't go with the +.

[@marrcl7986]

i have had the chance to hold both the samsung galaxy s8 and the s8 plus and for me someone with big hands both fit fine and personally i prefer where the fingerprint scanner is now located

[@ushtemanushteunchaga]

I'm a big guy with big hands and I bought the S8 plus. Coming from the Moto X 1st gen, I think I should have gotten the regular S8. The only benefit of the S8+, for me personally, is when I'm playing co-op games with my son; then the larger screen shines.

[@simon2k4]

I went for the S8 because it's been the most comfortable phone to hold in my hand since I briefly had an iPhone 6 which I bought back then because of how nice it felt in the hand but ended up selling it and switching back to Samsung because I hate iOS. The S6 edge and S7 edge were both uncomfortable to hold and I used to drop them as a result. I have never dropped the S8 once and I have had it since it was released! As I bought this phone, it's now my upgrade date on my contract and I'm thinking of upgrading to another S8 to get the blue colour which is the one I really wanted in the first place but wasn't available at launch in the UK. 😁

[@loweman25]

Still good with the oneplus 3t. That Bixby button and the finger print reader are pretty bad missteps from a company that should know better at this point.

[@avtgomez]

ended up getting the s8 rather than s8+ for the same reasons you pointed out especially when theres not even a slight difference in the hardware except for the screen size and bettery.

[@dbrh72]

I went with the S8+. Previous phone was Note5. I have visual difficulties so I like a bigger phone. It actually fits in my pocket better than the Note! Love this phone.

[@TamaraGirodie]

I ended up going with the regular S8, And damn is it gorgeous. I wish Samsung would make a "compact" edition of the S8, maybe around the size of the iPhone SE, so that it would be more comfortable to use while still having an incredible screen.

[@technomys3369]

yes i have the same opinion as you do. the idea of 80% screen to body ratio is to have a bigger screen on a small phone, where samsung is very much successful when it comes to s8 but not the case with s8+ which is way taller that its even beats the chunky iphone 7+

[@fashionmaverick1]

I'm in love with the S8+ because the screen realestate is SPECTACULAR! Tbh I wish it was larger and I'm looking forward to the Note 8 bcuz I'm missing my Spen and that fact the screen will be larger, along with possible dual rear cameras and embedded fingerprint scanner on the front. I enjoy your channel and thanks for expressing your true opinion abt thd S8 and S8+

[@shockeelsamuels6784]

one of the best reviews I've watched bro for real

[@rtxf]

I've had my s8+ for 3 weeks now and I never had a problem with the irisscanner. it worked every sigle time without having to change my direction because of the sun or the darkness. not gonna lie the fingerprint scanner is hard to reach but the irisscanner definitely replaced it for me.

[@DanielSparten]

I went to a rogers kiosk in my local mall. Honestly, the regular S8 looked so much smaller in person despite having a screen that sounds big on paper and spec sheet. It's so small and so narrow that it honestly feel like my IPhone 5S, that I still have in my hand. It feels like a 5 inch phone to me even with the big screen. Sadly the demo phone was unable to turn on but it was the real phone. It wasn't plastic gimmick. Also the finger print scanner was easy to reach, still might smudge the camera lens, but easier than the S8 plus. Other than that, everything felt very nice beside that clunky wire attacher that connects the desk to the phone. I guess the real concern is battery life, since the S8 plus has 500 mAH more than the S8. But really most tests shown on KZbin shows that the S8 plus really just beats the S8 and S7 Edge by just a few percent like 1-7 percent. So battery is honestly to me not that much different between the two despite the S8 plus having a bigger battery. So really if you want to save money, and don't mind a smaller screen, get the S8. Battery isn't that much different. And if you're a small phone user, perhaps coming from the IPhone 5s like me, the S8 should surprise you. It actually feels very narrow, it really just feels like the classic IPhone SE, 5s, 5 and so on.