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  • I wasn’t being clever. Samsung manufactured a mass market phone to be recalled for blowing up. They also have issues with their washing machines blowing up. This does not equate to “quality” in my book. I don’t own an HTC so I cannot speak to their build quality.

  • love the feel of edge phones. hate of vulnerability of edge phones when dropped

    • And normal cases don’t even help, so you either need to get a case with a flip cover, or just ignore how vulnerable your screen is.

    • I’d like to see both go, but will probably upgrade from the Edge 7 for the USB C alone.

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  • I’m holding out for the 3 foot high cylindrical phone that’s sure to be coming.
    Those edges are fugly as hell.

  • S7 next to each 7 edge… sizes Similar except s7 looks bigger thanks s8…And s7 edge looks like s8 plus

  • It is growing on me a bit. Just wish they wouldn’t gimp the battery on the “small” one, as seems to be the trend.

    If the big one has at least a 4Ah battery, and the speaker isn’t too awful (and earpiece is also a speaker), and the buttons are indeed customizable as expected, and the software isn’t as bad as usual from Samsung, I might consider getting one when it’s cheaper later this year as my small tablet Wi-Fi device (currently using ZTE blade v8 pro for this, which replaced my Nexus 6).

  • I keep saying it Looks like a elongated IPhone I just want to see the Note and what that will look like.Thanks so much for sharing appreciate it Deb

  • headphone Jack! I wish they would add the ir blaster back instead of the iris scanner

  • Honest question: why does everyone hate bezels? I KNOW that’s a hot question… but seriously, I had the S7 edge and I couldn’t wait to move to the Pixel XL simply because of my fingers touching the sides of the screen and triggering all sorts of unwanted actions. I found the phone extremely difficult to hold onto. I have big hands, and maybe that’s why… but as the bezels continue to shrink, the less excited I get about new devices.

    • I think the complaints are mostly when they’re overly large especially on the top and bottom. Why the wasted space? It would make more sense to include dual front facing speakers or something of the sort than to put unused space there.

      • The space is for internals, and speakers would further cramp that space. On top of that, people want large screens that are of a familiar aspect ratio, but devices that can still fit in one hand, so that limits how big the screen can be but manufacturers still need to stuff all of the latest things into the frame, so that pushes the top and bottom bezels out further. As tech progresses, you’d think things like GPS and such would get smaller (they do), but new must-have things continue to emerge further exacerbating the need for space within these devices. Oh yeah, and they still need to put a battery in it capable of running all of this crap for a full day or more.

  • Looks like they have a tempered glass protector on it. I could not find one for my Note 7.

    • They were available, but a lot of them curled up on the curved part and looked horrible, or didn’t go all the way to the edge to avoid the curve.

      • They had curved glass protectors for the s7 edge and they sucked. Getting a glass protector figured out might convince me to go with a curved display.

      • Look at the 8+, it’s vinyl (or some other type of plastic), not glass. You cans see how it’s deformed from not being installed correctly.

  • wonder if it comes with that screen protector… always like one but hard to find good ones for the curved screen.

  • Very eager to move on from my S6 Edge+ to an S8+, although I must say if there was one area I’d like to see Samsung explore in the next flagship cycle it would be customization (i.e. MotoMaker). I’d pay extra to have my next device upgraded with premium build materials.

  • Ever since 2013, the only thing the Galaxy S leaks do is get me hyped for the next Note.

    • Yep. But I have to admit, this is the most excited I’ve been for a non-Note since the SIII in 2012.

  • I think the real question here is how many people are going to buy this phone, when January rolls around and they don’t have Android O, start bitching that this os the last Samsung phone theyre gonna buy and they’re a horrible company because they don’t update fast… even though this is how they always are and we should expect that going in.

  • It’s been fun to see the improvements from last year’s GS7/GS7 edge to this year’s GS8/GS8+. I remember being so against the curved screens. Thought they were a gimmick. Even made fun of the note edge. It was a cool concept but wasn’t comfortable to hold in hand. The GS7 edge was bearable. The note 7 was the best curved phone to date until these release. Just personal opinion, but excited for this release! Looking forward to the curved screens with the fluid movent it has side to side. Front facing speakers would’ve made these even better. Looking forward to wireless charging again! Don’t think I’ll buy another Nexus/Pixel Device again unless it’s a second carry device.

  • Looks like all top tier Samsungs are coming with Edge displays. I’ve never used a phone with the Edge display. How do people like them? Are they useful, cumbersome, or just a gimmick to gain a few extra tenths of screen size measurement?

    • With the S7 Edge the curve was too much for me leading to some accidental touches, the curve was less pronounced on the Note 7 which I enjoyed a lot better. It appears from these photos (I could be wrong) that they went with the Note 7 type curve which I thought was awesome. I’ll be looking a the S8 Plus.

    • To be honest, I hardly ever use the edge. It is more for looks than anything, IMO! I actually hate the edge on my S7 edge. But on the Note 7 the edge was awesome! It was so much easier to hold without making any accidental touches. So I would imagine the S8 will be similar to the Note 7 edges which is going to be awesome for sure!

  • Are the other colors going to have any of the brushed aluminum that the S7 currently has?

    • Enjoy that 32gb only 22gb of internal storage available. Enjoy that bootleg wannbe Note5 and S6 old design new to lg thou. Enjoy that poor battery life on the old Snapshit 821. Enjoy the normal bug infested glitches that always appear with LG products. LG G6 DEAD ON ARRIVAL in the united states especially at 750 or 800 dollars.

  • Can’t Wait! Just got 7.0 on my s7edge can’t wait for a bigger screen without phone getting much bigger!!!!

  • Going all in with the S8+, Gear S3 and docking station. Any word on the Gear S4 or is it too soon?

  • Can we get a leak of the other colors er what! I’ve been waiting patiently

    • Sign me up for that leak too, I will even take a render at this point this black is meh…

  • Couldn’t care less what anyone thinks. Looks nice. But I’m waiting until the next Note.

  • More interested in G6 … I haven’t used an LG since the G2 and got the G5 I’m on now on a deal I couldn’t pass up. Didn’t realize how amazingly better the skin/UI on LG’s are over Sammy’s.

    Sammy will have to do something pretty amazing to get me back on board to try TouchWiz/grace (whatever) again.

    • Have to agree. Samsung does a lot well with their phones, but I’ve always thought LG’s skin was waaaay lighter, less clunky and easier on the eyes. My G3, G4 were dope (minus the bootloop. RIP). Passed on the G5 but looking forward to seeing initial impressions and camera performance on the G6.

    • You sound pretty lost typical lg users always are. Bet you need that group discount can’t aford paying 850 for the S8 and 959 for the S8Plus. The G6 wont solve any problem you have it’s a worthless handset. With 32gn of storage only 22gb usable and 750 to 800 dollar price tag it’s already DEAD in the united states.

      • You are just being a jerk for the sake of being a jerk. Let people have discussions without you feeling the need to insult them and call them poor.

      • I love how you claim to know what the pricing exactly is, when the phone hasn’t even been officially unveiled, let alone priced out. Reminds me of all the other times you claimed to know exactly what would/wouldn’t come out, when, and what features or specs it would/wouldn’t have, would guess just about everything under the sun with each new comment being something different than the last, and would still be totally wrong. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

      • Annnnnd, blocked. I hate fanboys of any brand. Cannot hold an adult conversation.

    • SAMSUNG wouldn’t bet on 5.8 and 6.2″ EDGE OLED, if its EDGE phones didn’t OUTSELL its flat phones.

      • I bought the S7 Edge because it had a bigger screen. If they sold a flat version I would have bought that. I do like the phone but it’s not a fair comparison.

        • this is me too. I wanted the bigger screen and battery. Had they had the exact same phone in a flat version, i would have bought it as well. Samsung kinda made people choose, larger screen and battery or flat screen. Then mistook the fact they sold better for “they like curved edges” That aside, i do love this phone, and cant wait for the 8. Just not sure which version yet.

  • Note 8! Unless the reports of a special stylus that works with these are true. We’ll soon see.

  • My Nexus 6 is on its last leg… Fed up with the abysmal camera and extreme lag… I need a new phone. Damn this looks good. But I’ve been on the update train for so long I don’t know if I can do it!

    • Same here. My N6 is starting to show its age. Right now the Note 8 is at the top of my list. It’s going to be quite a wait but I think I can manage lol.

        • It’ll probably have 6GB or RAM which is necessary for the Facebook app to run properly on Android.

        • Ummm yeah there’s that. Plus it’s going to have better specs. I think Samsung is going to go all out with the next Note.

          • Note 7 had the same internals as the S7. So I’d say you have a good chance it’s just going to be an S8 with an S-PEN.

          • Well that was before the Note 7 fiasco. You can bet it’s going to have higher specs.

    • If you’re trying to get rid of lag, Samsung probably isn’t the best choice for you.

      • My wife has the S7. Never heard a single complaint and every time I use it I see no lag.

        The Nexus 6 is unbearable at times. And if you open the camera? Reboot time lol.

    • you and me both. its like my N6 knows its being replaced soon and has become borderline usable at times.

      after many nexus phones i cant believe I’m going back to Samsung. GS8+ option for me.

    • I said the same thing when I left my Droid X for the Galaxy Nexus. Now I have a Pixel and a Galaxy S5 and don’t really care for the physical button at all.

      • I’ve alternated between Samsung and other on-screen OEM’s the last few years and I have to admit, when I’ve gone back to a Samsung Phone, the home button felt cumbersome instead of satisfying.

      • I prefer either onscreen or hard physical clicky buttons. Capacitive are my least favorite as they are too prone to accidental touches and take up bezel space.

  • Looks nice and sleek, but also looks like it’s going to be hell to hold onto.

  • hmm… welp, I see they lack ‘courage’ … as there is still a headphone jack (not complaining) but they do have USB-C, so, temped courage?

    • I have the iPhone 6s and did not upgrade to the 7 because it didn’t have an headphone jack. It’s a shame that you can’t charge your phone and listen to music at the same time. I’m tempted to hop on over to the Galaxy S8 or Pixel 2. I am glad they have the courage to not follow Apple’s stupidity with removing the headphone jack. Bluetooth does not offer the same quality of sound vs. a wired connection.

      • Oh c’mon you just needed to spend $40 to get charging cable that would allow you to connect headphones. Apple is always helpful.

  • I’m more interested in the glass protector on that thing. There were exactly zero good glass screen protectors for any of the curved screen phones from Samsung.

  • not a fan personally…..these are shaping up to be some awesome phones though.

    • Are you still holding out hope or what? What do you mean still, as if this is brand new and it’s a shock. The phone’s been leaking for months now, and you’re still acting shocked and surprised less than a month out from the official reveal? smh

      • Well for one Dave, I haven’t been keeping up with the leaks so its brand new to me and two I meant it as in, Samsung still hasn’t adopted stereo speakers in its flagship devices when other companies seem to. Just my opinion but I would like stereo speakers rather than an iris scanner.

    • Samsung is buying Harmon International so you should see Harmon audio/speakers in 2018 or 2019 line up of Samsung phones.

    • I would hope the earpiece is a speaker as well like in the iPhone and Mate 9. If not, then that’s actually kinda a deal breaker for me too. I love the stereo speakers on my 6P (and on my previous M8) and enjoy them every day.

      • The front speaker 3 times the amount of speaker holes than the note 7 by the looks of the pic, so I’m hoping that means it’s front facing stereo speaker

      • i agree, idk if it’ll prevent me from getting it, but its such a buzzkill if they do not have them.

        i know the Note 7 (RIP) had the ability to if ti was rooted so technically it can be done, hopefully Samsung has listened

        • Meh, rooted I even had my Ne4 and Ne5 setup like that. It’s fairly rare as a OEM feature though.

        • I have one, thanks. I also have nice BT earphones. That doesn’t change my preference at all though.

        • More that the DAC in the S8/+ is tuned for audio quality by AKG (a subsidiary of Samsung).

          • Can it come even close to HTC 10 or LG V20 or even iPhone that is main question.

          • Who walks around with a HTC 10?? Never seen one those phones are 2 years old. Get you’re buying up my friend those handsets are dead especially the useless iphone.

          • The HTC 10 isn’t 2 years old.. And it is in every way a better device then the s7 of the same year.

          • Bwahahahaha! The HTC 10 is 2 years old? Does time pass more quickly for you than the rest of the world, or do you just not know basic math? It was announced April of 2016 and released in May. So not only is it less than one year old even by the announcement date, it’s even more so for the release date.
            Bwahahahaha! What a moron! I’ll be sure to remember this one.

          • maybe he figures out time with his @$$…. -_- and that’s the guy the preaches about Samsung been the best phone OEM…

    • After all these years producing phones and putting front facing speakers on their Galaxy player a few years ago they still refuse to put front facing speakers on their phones.

  • Looks really nice. So does the new HTC Ultra. If you are in the market for one, somewhat tough decision. But for me, I’d probably go with the HTC just for the update reasons.

    • I’d go with Samsung for quality reasons. Sure, updates might suck less than others, but still a better quality phone imo. Also might just be that i’m so used to Samsung that I’ll probably never leave lol

      • Yes, quality. Their phones never burst into flames or have exploding batteries.

      • Did you just say samsung has higher quality then HTC.. lol. Even Samsung fanboys don’t say that, it’s ridiculous.

    • It won’t be a tough choice for most consumers. HTC is about to get slaughtered especially since they’re pricing in line with these phones. But, all personal choice.

    • I thought I read somewhere HTC is also releasing another phone in the coming months with a SD935 too?

  • I personally love the design of Samsung Phones. I am just not a fan of their UI, nor of their updating processes.

    • Thank you for a reasonable comment that is to the point, not full of superlatives and understandable.

    • Nobody cares what you are a fan of. I hate stock android and all Google related Nexus/Pixel boring hum drum run of the mill products but that doesn’t matter here. The S8 and S8Plus will be the best android handsets of 2017 till the Note8 and NoteFold arrives in September. I will be purchasing the S8Plus day one of launch followed by the Note8 in September. As usual nothing beats Samsung they are android.

        • Maybe the explosive standard of technology today…I know, I know this is old, but I don’t remember seen a comment from him during the entire Note 7 explosive fiasco.

          • There hasn’t been a post by him in a couple of years. I know, I checked on google. 2014-2015 was the most recent post by him.

            Meh.

      • So being an ignorant douchebag makes you right? Nobody cares what you are a fan of douchebag. It’s ignorant fools like you who ruin a conversation by actual adults.

      • Samsung literally doesn’t care about you as much as you care about them TBH. It’s just a phone that will get outdated 6 months from it’s release, so no need to get all protective about it. Nick is right, their software needs more work. Performance issues and slowdowns overtime are still a thing on Samsung phones and many OEMs. Note 7 had a bunch of articles about the perf issues it had, until you know it exploded.

      • “Nobody cares what you are a fan of.” Huh. Funny, the same could be said of you. After all, at the time of this writing, your comment has 4 downvotes, and 3 comments (4 including mine) either mocking you or basically telling you to shut up.
        “till the Note8 and NoteFold arrives in September” What I find hilarious, is that you’ve been claiming the supposed “Note Fold” will come out “this year” every single year since 2013. You made a big deal about how the Galaxy Round (which was only released in Korea back in 2013 or 2014) would make it’s way to the US, and so far, we haven’t heard a peep about it since it’s launch.
        In short, you’re a delusional, senile old fat man who has a crush on/god complex about Samsung. To the point that, even when there’s an article from a reputable source saying something bad about Samsung, you vehemently say it isn’t true or is “hogwash”, and then on spewing “facts” about how Samsung is soooo great.

    • I dont mind their UI lately. Doesnt feel so barren as stock AOSP. What bothers me is carriers meddling and locking out features (like ram management, and samsung cloud).

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      • I just personally, am not a fan of the deign. To me, the icons look almost childish, and that’s just my opinion. I know that I could download an icon pack, and make it more like Stock Android, but that’s my personal holdup.

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