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[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] 0alfred0:
True, the mate10pro has exceptional battery life as well as lag free UI though. Before s8 I had a huawei Nexus 6p, had great battery life too (got warranty replacement after 1.5 years with fresh battery) so the s8 kinda feld like a downgrade.

I think the CPU speed is highly overrated nowadays and does not make a real impact on everyday use. (Apples Chip ist supposedly 2x faster than 835 but does the iPhone feel 2x faster?

All in all I upgraded for the bezelless screens... Anything else my Nexus 6p was almost as good at.

Anyone else who has a 2016 flagship (s7e or mate 9 or iPhone 7) should not upgrade for another reason than the larger screens... Anything else in the new phones has only improved a little and does not justify the price in my opinion (unless having the latest tech is part of your lifestyle)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] shah22:
Agreed , but iphone 8 and X is almost 2x faster in real life too, so yes cpu power does impact in real life, search for their app loading times and video editing times on web, the fastest android phones were note 8 and then s8, they were lagging almost 1.5x.

And yes mate 10 got excellent battery life too thanks to its 4000 mah battery, i think every phone should have atleast 4000 mah battery these days,
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] 0alfred0:
Well I don't know anyone who is editing video on his phone... That's what I mean with everyday a friend friend of mine has iPhone 8 and it doesn't feel significantly faster in my opinion, it's more about ram keeping apps for running (so you don't actually need to look for launch speed) and internet speed

Yes I think the biggest Upgrade in the future needs to be bigger batteries in order to keep up with the screens and all the other new stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Illyakulinych:
You know I have the s7 edge since release, it is still a beast. Can handle any game on the play store, lags here and there. But dont thing upgrading is worth it imo. Maybe when foldable phones come lol
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Which custom rom & kernel developers will be getting the S9/S9+ ?

If not, will they be getting the Note 9 instead ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Sachinfan:
I think i would be upgrading because this sounds like a perfect replacement for iphone-7. As for performance , I think it depends individual to individual on his config and usage patterns. There are 3 galaxy phones in my house including an aging s6 edge and all seem to be working fine.

Yes, its hard to match iphones in their speed and zero-lag but there are so many trade-offs that purchasing a iphone ahead of a s9 or a note-8 is not a worthy option.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Uoppi:
I'm on Galaxy Note 4 and LineageOS 14.1. UHD video recording is not working and I need it. Better low light performance too on S9+. I don't like the curved glass though. I'd also much rather take a removable battery over any kind of IP rating but gotta move along with the times, I guess. I don't undertsand the all-glass exterior idea at all - it's slippery and a protective case is a must, adding to the cost.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Illrigger:
Definitely getting an S9 as long as there's no down payment on Jump on Demand. On a v30 now, and the thing is just crap. It stutters - literally. As in the sound stutters and I have to reboot to fix it. It also has all kinds of lag on bluetooth stuff. 8 years on Android and never had anything this bad. Going back to Samsung and not looking at LG for a long time again.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] vargapirot:
I will stay on my S8 for now... S9 designed so bad... ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] force70:
I wouldn't buy a US or Canadian version, the bootloader's will be locked again...total waste of money.

Go exynos for sure, the OEM unlock issue is a helluva alot better to have than have the device be totally locked down.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] AstroDigital:
There are two only two ways I will get a S9,

If my corporation forces it on me.

or

Samsung abandons all Bloat.

Neither possibility is likely, thus I am sticking with the Google Pixel brand.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] isopure:
Dual phoning now with Essential PH-1 + S8. Will most likely get the S9+ for the bigger screen to use as my drone screen. Determining factor will be that new camera. If it's just a bit better and still not as good as Pixel, then pass.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
I'm most likely jumping on the new S9+ myself.

I've had a company phone for a few years (iPhone...) so want to get a personal phone back again and seperate work and personal. Looking forward to the new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] hackerhill:
Heard the exynos destroys the sd845 in benchmark
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
So far what we know is yes in the tests that has been shown it does destroy it in CPU based benchmarks, by ~%30. Question is, does it destroy it in GPU based benchmarks as well? Or are there other specific tasks that the SD845 does better than the Exynos? Is battery life better with the Exynos vs SD? Still yet to much unknown about it. Sadly thanks to Qualcomm and its IP's getting an Exynos here in the States is a PITA without going through other means to get it.

Been a few years since I really looked at the differences between the two chip sets as sadly I was on the dark side (Apple) when I switched to my work phone as my primary as well. Each side has their strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully we'll get all the details before it officially releases.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] force70:
So easy to get exynos there or here in Canada, there are so many online retailers. Its no problem at all.

I have had snapdragon and exynos versions of the note 7 and s8 plus and have always found battery life better on exynos and its just a smoother overall experience. Plus no locked bootloader which for anyone on this site would be reason enough not to waste time on the snapdragon.

You may miss out on Volte, wifi calling visual voice mail which for me i could care less but some depend in some of those features so in that case i could see why exynos is off the list though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] dhonzik:
I have Sprint and will get the S9+ thru their Galaxy forever, I'll be getting it at launch in March
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Shipoftheline:
I've just pre-ordered the Plus, not happy with the camera on my current phone
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Killer333:
I'm Currently on S7. I was actually waiting for this for a long time.

I'm going to buy the S9+
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] silentwitness1:
currently using the s8 and im considering the s9+. The s9 just left me very underwhelmed, it should have had dual camera, 6gb ram and the damn finger print sensor should have been under the glass at the front where its supposed to be. I just want to go and see how big the s9+ would be compared to s8. I find the s8 to be the perfect size.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] force70:
Well on the plus side.

Repositioned the fingerprint sensor

Stereo speakers

Available in silver again (my s7 edge and note 7 were silver lol)

On the minus side:

Still the exaggerated 18.5:9 aspect ratio

Infinity display.

At least for me the pluses outnumber the minuses. Still not 100% sold on it yet though

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Raz12:
Well i have a 8 plus. The question is when does the note 9 drop ? cause i don't if i should wait or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] hackerhill:
Late August
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
If you have the money wait for the Note 9. Should be unveiled around August/September, it will be worth the wait, as you already have S8+.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] xK31THx:
In the Future (China)

I'm living in China, so I was able to pre-order an S9+ this morning when I rolled out of bed. I'll be upgrading from my S7 Edge for one very important reason, the camera. The lens on the S7 Edge (at least mine) creates a lot of distortion and really isn't great in low light situations, so I expect the s9+ camera to be a major improvement.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] IllyaK:
Big news!

quote from http://bgr.com/2018/02/25/galaxy-s9-preorder-pricing-best-deals-t-mobile-vs-verizon/

"Best Buy’s preorders will open on Friday, March 2nd, and Best Buy has a big headline offer to try and entice customers. Best Buy customers save $100 when preordering on a Verizon, AT&T or Sprint plan, on top of saving up to $350 when trading in a qualified smartphone. That’s total savings of $450, although as we note below, Verizon and AT&T are charging significantly more than Samsung for the device, so assuming Best Buy is using Verizon and AT&T’s pricing, the savings compared to buying from Samsung are not as great as it might seem."

That's 390 for S9+ and 270 for S9

What!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] izephyr:
Sorry Samsung! I'm sticking to my S7 edge.

If I had the resources that Samsung team have, I could have designed and made "a better phone than S9".
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] RaduNastase:
I would buy a 9 plus (Snapdragon as emulators are designed around that architecture). Maybe this phone will finally be able to play Cave shmups (CV1000 mame driver) smoothly :D

Kinda too expensive for me atm though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Nightwind Hawk:
Currently have an S7. I didn't want to upgrade to the S8 because it didn't seem worth it, so i told myself I'd get the S9. I'm disappointed that it's not a huge update, but I'm still going to get it because I told myself I would. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] x111:
if s9 finally will receive easy aosp than this phone would be a game changer, entirely new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Does Exynos version of S9/S9+ will have an unlocked bootloader?

And why should easy AOSP make the new Galaxy an entirely new phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] potblack2win:
People that say the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S9 are the same have no clue to be honest.

- Samsung's latest exynos blows the latest snapdragon 845 out of the park with its 30% performance improvement and efficiency

- Stereo Speakers

- Improved Iris Unlock and Face Unlock with an ideal fingerprint placement

- Much better solid build than S8

- Better low light shots

This is the best overall phone available on the market in terms of features for price

The Pixel 2 does have a great camera but the screen is mediocre and has several flaws for its price:

1080p screen with 441ppi (people reporting washed out colors blue shift and burn in)

The fingerprint scanner has slowed down

The phone reboots at random

No headphone jack

smaller battery

I will be going from a S7 to S9. Those that are currently using a S8 its not worth the upgrade
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Gregzi:
Because you read it somewhere....lol...

I had S8+ for 10 months and it was ditched because of the flaws & bloatware.

As in my sig: I am on the most boring phone at the moment...to say....Since everything just works!:D

Pure joy to take it into my hand and see that after couple of months and +35 applications runs as on day 1.

Not to mention Pineapple pie...When will Samsung cook something? Maybe this time next year...

No need to tinker it weekly, starting all sort of projects like Adhell, etc.

S8+ was after 4 year pause on other brands my last Samsung device.

So if you ask me: "S9 or S9+?" I wold say:"You are kidding me, right?"
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Josh LaCelle:
I am getting the S9+. Preordering the unlocked version on launch day. I am currently using the Pixel 2 XL. While it is a nice phone it doesn't really feel like a flagship with the subpar screen. And I am not talking about the blue tint issue neither. I will probably miss the camera but I can't really enjoy the beautiful photos on a crappy screen anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
I am on the most boring phone at the moment - which model is that?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] aknotts415:
Same here. the screen on the p2xl is good nothing amazing. And the phone just feels boring. No cool or flash features. Performance is great but it doesn't feel as stable as my original pixel xl was. I miss that phone. The build on the original was awesome too. Planning on getting the s9+. Itll be nice to have features again and easy theming. Really shocked the pixel doesn't have this yet. Pretty excited tho for my s9+. Haven't owned a samsung since I got my first smartphone the S4.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
Im in the UK, ive ordered the 9+ as its dual sim, work and personal sims

Currently on S8+, there is .ore than enough about the S9+ to justify the swop, i hammer a phone all day with work and any improvement on form.and display is worth it for me

Shipping March 8th

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Im in the UK, ive ordered the 9+ as its dual sim, work and personal sims

Shipping March 8th

I hammer an S8 for work and the improvements in performance justify the deal
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
I get that upgrading for battery and better processor from one gen to next is undestandable but

You've said that it has improvment in form - how? 8 and 9 are the same size, display improvement? what do You have in mind?

Dual Sim, yor 8+ didnt have it?

Please take the time to explain more widlely your reasons for upgrade cause currently they don't make much sense. Sorry, no harm intended there!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
The S9 has more ram and a faster processor, plus thinner bezels, better camera, finger print sensor moved amongst other things

Pretty much takes the S8 and makes it perfect
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Very minimal diffrences that You will not feel except the finger print and photos in dark.

However if and only if You use your phone so much like it being your third hand than any upgrade is good, even if the battery was the ssame or a bit worse (cause newer bsatterry is always better than old )
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] IllyaK:
bump
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
I never use a case and always a phone set to max, adaptive display and WQHD etc etc, so any change in design , software, processor ram etc I'll feel it. Those that use a case and battery optimisation less so
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] loris100:
I think for S8 user it offers absolutely nothing worth upgrading, same design, same display, slightly better performance which wont be noticeable at all, fingerprint position got better but still stupid and too close to the camera lens...Unless i get a super deal im not going to upgrade to the S9...
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] grumpycoder100:
I guess there is a logic in upgrading Samsung smartphones.

Once you buy a Samsung device, wait for two years after it has been released so that the upgrade is really, really worth it. It's like going from the S6 to the S8, and S7 to the S9, and so on. I think it's the same for Note devices, but i do see newer features arriving to them first mostly thanks to being released later into the year.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
Loads of reasons to upgrade, its not the same design, its not the same display, its not the same processor and has more memory, its not the same camera and its not the same operating system. Loads of changes, how significant they are is an individual thing

And the cost is irrelevant to me, its the latest phone, so why not
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
I disagree with your statement.

1. brighter screen and slightly thinner bezels

2. more ram

3. better CPU and efficiency (this could be negligible, we shall see)

3. stereo speakers (even if it isn't the best implementation)

4. better camera (hopefully)

5. glass and frame is a little thicker

6. oreo out of the box

7. better finger print sensor placement

some of these may be "time will tell" improvements some are improvements but still ...

and as always this IS only my opinion.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
I agree, there is a lot to look forward to and plenty of reasons to upgrade. Value for money is a completely different issue and is entirely personal
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] silentwitness1:
ended up pre ordering the S9+. Does anyone know what the pre order bonus is? I spoke to the samsung rep who said it might be the Dex station(god i hope not).
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
I'm really curious what the pre-order bonus is as well. Was hoping something would be published already but guess got to wait. Least for me anything is good IMO. Though I would prefer the VR or Wireless ear buds (2018 model) if they really do that. Probably find a way to use the Dex Station if it does come to it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
That's more like it. A solid list of changes however still most users doesnt need them all and that's why it wont be a good reason for the to uprgrade. Remember that many users (not talking abot XDA ones) use a percentage of new functions. Manny sellers tell me that 9 has faster performance than 8. I say to them it wont be noticeable in everyday's use. I dont play games but I doubt there are titles that are such demanding that evan S8 coundt handle it.

BTW S8 to S9 = no more RAM. S9+ has more ram only than 8.

[MENTION=8607917]Davey Dual Sim[/MENTION]

"Value for money is a completely different issue and is entirely personal "

Objectivly value for money is often used and it is important. However of course everybody has the right to do with their money what they want.

With each post of yours I'm begining to understand that in your case upgrade will be noticable for You.

Remember I was and am talking about the majority of the society who won't benefit and doing upgrade from S8 to S9 is a waste of money for them.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
Yes, if you stop and think about cost its scary how expensive they are. But im a sucker for a phone that feels great bare in the hands and i value screen quality above anything, the extra brightnessaine is worth it for me re the S9
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
That's why I've said that I've begging to understand You with each of your replys.

Now.... I understand You completely.

It's great that someone will benefit SO MUCH from only a one generation upgrade.

My sincere congratulaions!
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] silentwitness1:
i somehow dont see me using the dex station ever, got a pc at home and at office and no way am i going to unplug monitor keyboard and mouse to use my phone. Im also hoping for the earbuds but i dont see it happening. Lets see s7 they gave the VR, s8 they gave the wireless charger.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
Just last week for the S8/S8+ they had $200 off + the ear buds. So can only hope.

Edit:

Actually dug a little deeper with the pre-order bonus. Guess probably find out when it does go live here in the US. Least from the Samsung site directly looks to be either the Wireless Charger or AKG BlueTooth headphones (Model AKG-Y50BT). Though only for specific places so far are showing that, AU and Middle East respectfully. So that being said could be maybe one of those 2 options.

Also places I could see so far are shipping between March 8th and March 9th for phones. So might start seeing them in the wild end of next week/early the following.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] wmharley:
i have an LG g6 and will be using my Jump on Demand to get the S9. Not feeling the $120 DP to get teh S9+.

I'm trying to hold out until freebies are announcened.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Davey Dual Sim:
Thanks

Early reviews look promising

I spend minimum 5 hours a day looking at a phone screen so rhis is great news

https://www.t3.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-display-just-beat-apple-iphone-x-heres-how
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
yes I was talking 8+ to 9+ only. As for the performance you are correct, normal users will not probably notice it from day to day. Battery due to that CPU however you may notice.. like stated before only time will tell.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] silentwitness1:
fingers crossed, Pre orders are not live in US yet? They went live on the 25th here in india. I dont see them giving the wireless charger again as they gave it last year only. The sammy store guy here said dex station. Time will tell. They said they would get a demo piece to see on 6th march so waiting for that and by then they should have more information as well regarding the pre order bonus.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
Nope already live at 12am EST here. No goodies... Though thanks to BB and its $100 off least I got the S9+ for cheaper even though Verizon was charge nearly $100 more than Samsung. Think I got it for $815 vs Verizon $930.

As well my wife was waiting for me to get a phone, so she was looking at the S8+ since she didn't want the news and greatest. Course now its cheaper to get the S9+ but still way more than she wants to consider paying because they removed almost all the promo's they had for the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] silentwitness1:
$815 is a steal, the approx pricing i was given works out to approx $1000 for the 64 GB and $1150 for the 256 GB version.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Canard caché:
I tried the both of them today... if you have questions...
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
Case A:

I think Samsung knows very well the current situation on the market (Xiaomi storming with mega low prices with perforrmance to price ratio being best of all the new phones in the world) and this time the preorder bonus is that the S9/S9+ will be cheaper.

Case B:

On top of that I've been heiring that S9(+) trade in programs has been running for (!) ALL phones and for S8(+) users there will be a cash back.

I don't know if case B applies to all countries.

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I've tried 8 and 9.

What models have you tried?

The question is it worth upgrading in Your opinion?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Canard caché:
9 and 9+

Depends:

from s8 8+ not now!... perhaps less pricey.

From s7 s7 edge: depends on what you think of the look.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] androidbadboy:
How about from S6E+?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Canard caché:
mmm yeah that would worth it ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Gregzi:
Correct to disagree. Bezels are not slightly thinner but in accordance with Samsung they are slighty thicker to prevent accidental touches of that side bar, as they said.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Wrong again the side rails are slightly thicker and yes the bezels are slightly thinner, referring to top and bottom.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Gregzi:
Ah, less curved screen then..
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Deathman20:
Very subtle changes to the physical dimensions but it shows.

Bezels (top/bottom) slightly thinner (to give a better screen to body ratio)

Sides (left/right) slightly thicker (gives better stability, and less prone to accidental touch and thicker screen)

Thickness of phone increased in size (thicker glass and stronger frame implemented)

Finally like that someone actually increased the phone thickness, even slightly, to help strengthen the phone, or pack a larger battery (keep the battery size the same) into it.