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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
i will give you $250 for a mint pixel 2 xl lol and S7 active is $300 i dont know what edge is
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Virgo_Guy:
Lol, very low resale/trade in values of Pixel 2 xl everywhere it seems.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bat0nas:
Galaxy Note 4 Trade in gives 155€ here at Samsung Lithuania.

Which is pretty good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
155€ for a Note 4 ? Really ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] msohail_7:
Going from Note 8 to Note 9:

Better Battery

Better Camera(slow-mo, variable aperture)

New Spen

Faster processor

More Storage

Better colors this time.

Stereo Speaker
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bat0nas:
Yes.

See the picture.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jesiah:
Yup. My Note5 died from a fall about two months ago. Wanted to trade in that one anyway once the Note9 came out, so... here we go.

In MEX is going to cost even more due to imports, taxes and exchange rate, so I ordered an unlocked one from amazon uk to save some pesos.

Do you think I could have issues with network bands? I understand this things basically come prepared with every 2G. 3G and 4G band worldwide despite the country model, except of course the non GSM ones. Any advice on the matter?

:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Willy_P:
I pre-ordered the unlocked 128GB Lavender Purple version (I didn't like the yellow S Pen with the blue phone). I hope I made a good decision because I'm replacing a Pixel 2 XL that I love. I like the Samsung display, newer processor, micro-SD card option, and the headphone jack, but I just got Android 9 on my Pixel and it probably won't come to the Note 9 for another six months..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] hkbladelawhk:
Just pre-ordered the 512 gig variant. This is exciting. Minus the $950 on my card now ha.

Looking forward to more ram and a better battery. Hopefully no explosions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] funkydude101:
I pre-ordered 512gb Black version, as I presume it will benchmark slightly better, and I guess over 2 years I will definitely surpass that limit with videos of my kids, and it'll be nice to have them locally stored/accessed.

It seems like I'm the only person in Canada who is excited to have pre-ordered this phone LOL.

My last phones:

Note 4->Note7->Pixel XL

I was personally waiting for Pixel 3 but leaks seem like the Pixel 3 is going to be a loser this year. Sad. 4gb of ram? Ginormous notch? And I'm pretty sure this is the year that Pixel will lose out to iPhone and competitors because of it sticking with a single sensor camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
That's a great price to be honest go for it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] oneandroidnut:
couldnt agree more. coming from both pixel xl's i am disappointing in this years. no way I am buying pixel 3 xl with that huge notch! Maybe a regular pixel 3 but still only 4 gb of ram isnt enough in this day in age imo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bat0nas:
I see that I'll have a problem choosing color.

Purple is too pink (girlish a little.. I know that sounds stupid, but still..).

Black is boring.

Brown looks gold to me. I expected more solid brown.

Blue is too mainstream.

Dark brown would be nice. Need to see more pictures.. handons..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
I have a problem having the money, so no you don't have a problem believe me :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bat0nas:
:D

LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
I opted for blue, because they feel we should only have 2 colors. Guess I'll get a black Dbrand skin and a new S-pen that isn't freaking yellow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Josh LaCelle:
Phone ships with 8.0. Update with 8.1 was sent out on launch. So when you receive the device it will have 8.1 with update.

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Pre-ordered through Samsung USA the Samsung Note 9 128GB Blue Unlocked w/ Samsung Galaxy Watch. Thought I'd go all out lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Toneman07:
Jumping from Note 8 to Note 9 passed on the watch, Gear S3 Frontier still going strong.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Josh LaCelle:
Gear S3 has MST... Sadly the new watch doesn't.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] drmacrofish:
Yeah, I thought that was really odd. The MST is really useful. I am keeping my Gear S3 Fronteir as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aujbman:
Wish I could grab it. If I wanted to go to T-Mobile to preorder, it will cost me over $600 down to reserve it. (512gb version. If I'm going to be paying $1000 for a phone might as well pay a couple hundred more for 2gb more of ram and a great deal more storage.)

If I wanted to get the $500 off deal, I would have to have paid off my current S8+, which has a little over $200 left to pay on it. So I can't get that either. S9 sales were worse in years for a galaxy phone for Samsung. Don't think this one will do any better for them if they are going to make it like that for people to get it. Oh, and Sprint is not carrying the 512 gb version at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] varcor:
Not really my business but I'm curious why someone with an S9 Plus would drop $1,000+ for a Note 9. Guess it makes a bit more sense if they're selling the S9 Plus but if not that's a big chunk of change for just a few improvements. I've also seen reports the Note 9 will be Samsung's last in the Note Series.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] force70:
I buy a new note every single year since the note 2 except last year...im past due to get back on one.

Bigger screen and battery plus having the Spen back is more than enough to motivate me to buy one lol.

I also pick up a new google device each year since the galaxy nexus except for the 1st gen pixel and by the looks of it will pass on the monstrosity of this year.

So pretty much every year a note and a google device and other than that anything else i find interesting.

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Josh LaCelle:
I only paid $750, after trading in a device I had laying around. Plus the $200 headphones for pre-ordering makes it a little sweeter. The battery life alone makes this a worthy upgrade for me, assuming it will live up to the hype. And I don't think Sammy is going to get rid of the Note series. Maybe merge it into the S series. I don't know. But with them adding Bluetooth and a SDK I don't see it going anywhere. I may be wrong though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
I paid 640 dusting off an S8 that was sitting in a drawer. I went through Samsung.com to get the US Unlocked version. Wife gets Note 8, I get new shiny. I have 256GB SD card with 200GB left on it and 64GB internal storage on the Note 8 with over 30GB of storage left on it. I have absolutely no need for the 512GB version, so yay me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
I was literally going to do the same thing with T-Mobile, it's a great deal. I was going to either get the S7, S7 Active or Note 5 for $150 or less and trade it in for $500 to TMobile and sell my S9+ to come up with he remaining $500 to pay for the Note 9. But then I just went to my local Best Buy and did a side by side comparison and I don't think it's worth the run around to basically get the same phone with a larger battery and S-Pen I most likely won't use.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jammol:
That's messed up bruh! How dare you give your wife your second hand Note 8?! You should be ashamed of yourself!!!

And then I handed my wife my Note 8 right before she ordered me the Note 9! :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Haha. I've been trying to get her V20 out of her hands forever. She didn't want the S8, she though the phone felt too small. She'll love the Note 8! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
Anyone here have the S9+ and getting the Note 9? I have the S9+ and the only thing for me that's tempting is the 8gb of RAM, but really don't think it's worth another $250 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
If you are looking to keep if for at least 2 years then add that 250$ it's worth it. If not just keep your S9+.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Soufiansky:
Samsung Experience have all features you need, you get things the Pixel don't even have on Android P and may never have even on Android 14 :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nizmoz:
I did from Best Buy. Got a 10% discount for my Bday, and ordered it. 512gb version Ocean Blue. :) Will sell my iPhone X outright since it's worth double what they wanted to offer. Missed my Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] lK0N:
After reading the first page I thought I was the only one nut job to buy the 512gb version. The only thing I really wanted was for the phone to come in black but I guess that doesn't matter since it's going to live in a case. I'm sending in the wife's old LG G6. I'm not too sure if Samsung thought this through but who am I to complain they can have this POS.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] force70:
Yep.

Bigger battery, bigger screen and getting the Spen back...more than enough reasons for me

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] UnicornHub:
I have the S9 plus and am getting the 512gb varient. I had a line that was due for a upgrade so I just did that and then will pay off the S9 plus when I sell it. Its a win win lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] netnerd:
the F

i didnt know Totalwireless is selling note9 also, i received a email from them "The new Galaxy Note9".

when i click on it, it selling for 949$ ! 50$ cheaper. i assumed (or i might be wrong) it works on Verzion without unlocking since totalwireless use the verizon networks.

and if you bundle it with a service plan, there' a 25% discount code for it.

update: discount maximum is 100$ off
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] freddyttt:
Yep,,,, goodbye P20 PRO hello NOTE 9 !!!! 8/512 in blue!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] itstock:
Ordered from Samsung page for £899, midnight blk 128 gb. Colleague took GS9+ for £460.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] cricketgirl90:
Waiting for the reviews!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Y0sHii:
Was actually excited about getting the phone but Sprint is the only major carrier in US not offering the larger model. Also, to add insult to injury i went to the Sprint across the street from my house and they told me there are no more preorders for the phone. Unfortunately I'm just going to pass
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
Its only about a 15% larger battery, I don't see how people think it's going to last them all day. My wife has the S7 Active and it has a 4,000 mAh battery and it's really not much better than my S9+. I also checked out the Note 9 at a local Best Buy store yesterday and it is barely larger than the S9+. I know .2" sounds like alot but when side by side it really isn't. I also noticed the S9+ has a brighter screen over the Note 9 when the brightness is turned all the way up. A Best Buy mobile employee even walked up to me and I showed him the brightness difference and even he was surprised that the S9+ was brighter. Unless you really need that Pen and are really in the mood to spend some cheddar I would say keep the S9+.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] stewarta13wsb:
The advert I saw said 8.1??

Anyway, yes I'm getting it, but it really piddles me off that the UK has no deals again - no headphones??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Willy_P:
Samsung is giving me $450 US for a 64GB Pixel 2 XL. I don''t know what the exchange rate is between the US and Canada but I doubt that it's enough to make a $200 difference. $450 is better than I could do on Swappa after shipping and PayPal fees.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] force70:
Ive always preferred the note to the S series, the S9 plus was just to hold me over until the note 9 dropped pretty much

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Willy_P:
I will try the latest version of the "Samsung Experience" (Samsung’s customized UI layer formerly called TouchWiz) but I will probably wind up using Nova Prime which I have used on every Android device I have owned. However, regardless of the UI, the underlying Android operating system is of primary importance and, hopefully, each version of Android should be an improvement over its predecessor.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
I hear ya. I just traded my Note 8 for the S9+ a few months back because I found myself not using the Pen and would rather have the dual speakers and better camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
I made my pre-order yesterday and to my surprise i recived the 512 8gb version today ... still did not unboxed it ... the funny thing is my dbrand skin is still under pre-order I also bought the wightdome screen protector ... both did not arrive yet ...

They also sent me a lot of free stuff AKG noise cancelling head phone and ringcase a full mount and car charger and a couple of extra boxes that I did not open yet as it was offered for online pre-order . .. I order under the assumsion that I am going to receive the phone after the 28th of auguest but i recived it on the 11th ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] gCloud:
And then you woke up?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jaimesco12:
I think it is a great buy for anyone that uses their smartphone as their main device or only device. If you have a note 8 obviously wait until the note 10. I have an lg g7 and have a laptop, an ipad pro, and a ps4 pro so it really did not make sense for me to buy a note 9 because it will never replace my laptop or ipad at least for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Anyone from the USA ordered the Note 8 from Samsung with their Upgrade program?

Was wondering how one now " upgrades" to the Note 9 from Samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] sandeepsb:
Bought the Blue 512GB/8GB version in the UK. I had initially pre-ordered the Black version but after looking at how nice the Blue variant actually looked I went for it. Blacks good and all but the Blue isn't too in your face so it works out nicely.

Also CarphoneWarehouse in the UK is doing a great trade in offer so I can trade in my Pixel 2 XL for the same amount I had bought it for last month! (£550)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] ronnel0918:
Pre-ordered the 128GB Ocean Blue variant. Too bad the only freebie is the Gear Fit2 Pro. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jayb222:
I pre-ordered the 512/8 unlocked version from B&H in New York.

It comes with a free Dex Dock & a Dual Fast Wireless Charger. Noise Cancelling AKG Headphones I'll order with upc from samsung. Best deal I could find without trade ins or carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] UnicornHub:
That's weird that it comes with the Dex dock. The Dex dock is built into the Note 9 so you don't need that physical piece.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Bummer for you. I pre-ordered on the 10th. By 8pm they gave me a Note 9 and the Galaxy X. Now I can write on my note and fold my other phone in half. I'd call Samsung and complain if I were you! They didn't give me headphones, but I did get the keys to a Porsche, so I guess that's a bonus.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Guessing they're not selling well,might as well use 'em as an enticement.

If you're buying US Unlocked,this is the best deal,as there is no sales tax (except New York) & free shipping.

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Sounds like neither one of you are on Samsung's Christmas card list: ;)

I didn't even have to ask for mine,it just showed up via armored car & I had my own personal Samsung Unpacked event @ home.

Of course,this was after I politely declined a private chartered jet to Seoul to preview the Note 9................ :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] netnerd:
but are you able to wait an extra 1-3 days to get it? let say samsung ship out the phone on Aug 15, if you order from samsung you get it on Aug 16 or 17. if you bought it from B&H, and they receive it the same date on Aug 16 or 17, then they ship it out to you after they received it, then you get it like on Aug 20
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
If I were buying Unlocked, if forced to choose between getting it a little earlier, or, saving on the sales tax, I'd definitely wait, as the sales tax for a lot of us, especially those getting the 8/512 version, would save in the neighborhood of $100.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] CandyAndy:
It's interesting that Samsung doesn't offer trade in for Huawei P20 Pro, which have been quite big contender for Samsung in Europe. They do offer for some older models thou
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] gCloud:
I think you can run up-to 5 (or 8) apps with the dongle and up-to 20 with the dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] varcor:
There are at least 2 sites reporting Samsung will discontinue the Note Series. No confirmation from Samsung obviously but if the Note 9 doesn't meet sales targets it won't be surprising.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordon...price-cost-camera-galaxy-s10-s9/#73fed55632d7

https://fossbytes.com/samsung-end-galaxy-note-series-after-note-9/

The SDK Earbuds were included with the S9 devices and while they're an improvement over the stock S8 or S7 Earbuds, they're not in the same league with high quality sets like Sennheiser among others. For $200 USD you can find earbuds that will blow SDK out of the water.

If you traded in a device then you paid more than $750 since you gave up a device of value. It's a matter of convenience which makes sense, same with price reductions in exchange for a term commitment but in the long run the device is actually more expensive. To me it makes more sense and is less expensive to take advantage of prepaid services, especially if you get stuck with a device that you don't really favor.

IMHO here's what doesn't make sense and to the opinion I'm offering. Top shelf Smartphone's/iPhone's are much more expensive compared to just a couple of years back, almost double the price. The Note 9 looks to be a really nice platform but is it truly a great value for the few improvements over the S9 Plus? To me you have to really love an S Pen for it to make sense. A bigger battery and 2 more Gb of RAM is sweet but what else? A fraction larger display, new color? It's the same core, processor, graphics with lower PPI than the S9 Plus. If you're going from a 3 or 4 year old device it makes more sense as you'll be getting a lot more but not from last year's offerings. For buyers who want the latest and greatest nothing will change they're minds but they are a small fraction compared to people who hang on to their devices for a few years.

A lot of it is Samsung's marketing approach, more variety, devices for all but in it's rush to stay ahead Samsung may have reached critical mass. Proof of this is in S9's poor sales compared to the S8 and S7 devices and it won't surprise me if Note 9 doesn't meet sales projections as well. I'm reading rumors regarding the S10, how it's going to be a big step up over the S9 with Fingerprint on Display, 3 Camera's and likely a faster chipset. To me that's not enough to justify a price which will likely come in at around $1,200 USD. I'm not knocking what motivates others purchasing decisions but at today's prices I'll wait for the Galaxy X which looks to be the next truly revolutionary smartphone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Josh LaCelle:
It was $750 net for me. The phone I’m trading in was free. It really isn’t a bad deal with the trade in offers. Apple isn’t that generous! So yea, I think it is worth it for people who want the phone.

SDK isn’t headphones, btw. It is the the development kit that allows app developers to take advantage of the s-pen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] BigMosley:
Well I decided to go ahead and get the Note 9. I currently have the S9+ and with TMobile having a Promotion to get $500 off for an older phone like the S7 or Note 5 I think I'll jump. I purchased a Pre-owned S7 from Boost Mobile for $150 that's currently $150 off (originally $300) and I'll trade it in to get $500 off the Note 9. Then I'll sell my S9+ on either Swappa or eBay and get around $600 for it so at the end of the day I'll pay about $300 out of pocket for the 512gb/8gb RAM Note 9 but I'll probably sell the free headphones and end up paying less than $300 in total. And with the phone being 8gb of RAM and 512gb of built-in memory I don't see myself getting another phone for sometime, so it's a good investment.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nizmoz:
Ordered my Note 9 from BB online at 11pm that night it opened up. 512gb ocean blue model for AT&T. Got $150 off due to my birthday which took care of the taxes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
Well you can cheek the middle east samsung website if you don't belive me ... UAE, Saudi Arabia And Bahrain usually have the devices on stores in the same day as the unpacked event ... look for it in YouTube...

And the gift pack for the 512 version is huge if you want me to send pics just ask ...

And if you need any insight on the product I am willing to answer any questions ... I have the ocean blue one with the yellow pen as it's the only avilable color with the 512 storage ...

However I don't want to use it before installing the whitedom screen protector and waiting for it to be delivered from amazon but it usually takes a much longer time as it's ships from the US.

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And here are the pics [IMG="note 9"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/ty7r2f4tgyz7pa2/20180812_233954.jpg?dl=0[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] netnerd:
I just wish it's not so difficult to take a photo on the note9 or note9 box to prove it. hahahaha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] jpython:
Well you can cheek the middle east samsung website if you don't belive me ... UAE, Saudi Arabia And Bahrain usually have the devices on stores in the same day as the unpacked event ... look for it in YouTube...

And the gift pack for the 512 version is huge if you want me to send pics just ask ...

And if you need any insight on the product I am willing to answer any questions ... I have the ocean blue one with the yellow pen as it's the only avilable color with the 512 storage ...

However I don't want to use it before installing the whitedom screen protector and waiting for it to be delivered from amazon but it usually takes a much longer time as it's ships from the US.

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I am usually not that defensive ... I took the pic but could not uploaded from my phone the link from my public Dropbox folder does not seem to work ... however here is the link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ty7r2f4tgyz7pa2/20180812_233954.jpg?dl=0

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I am usually not that defensive ... I took the pic but could not uploaded from my phone the link from my public Dropbox folder does not seem to work ... however here is the link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ty7r2f4tgyz7pa2/20180812_233954.jpg?dl=0

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https://imgur.com/a/FvXuCrv