[Poll Results!] Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+: What device are you thinking of getting?
- S8+. The bigger the better 20%, 1765 votes1765 votes 20%1765 votes - 20% of all votes
- S8+. The bigger the better 20%, 1765 votes1765 votes 20%1765 votes - 20% of all votes
- The 5.8-inch model 13%, 1141 vote1141 vote 13%1141 vote - 13% of all votes
- The 5.8-inch model 13%, 1141 vote1141 vote 13%1141 vote - 13% of all votes
- I'll decide when the phones launch 9%, 768 votes768 votes 9%768 votes - 9% of all votes
- I'll decide when the phones launch 9%, 768 votes768 votes 9%768 votes - 9% of all votes
- I'm not buying either 7%, 642 votes642 votes 7%642 votes - 7% of all votes
- I'm not buying either 7%, 642 votes642 votes 7%642 votes - 7% of all votes
At this point, we don’t need any more confirmation that the Galaxy S8 will be offered in two models, a standard one with a 5.8-inch display and a Plus model with a 6.2-inch display. Despite the significant leap in screen sizes, especially for the base model, handling them shouldn’t be as horrific as it would generally be with such large displays, thanks to the minimal bezel on the Galaxy S8.
But no matter how ergonomic you make a smartphone, big screens will present problems. There is just no way you can reach the top of a 5.8-inch display in one-handed usage unless you have really big hands, and it will be even more challenging on the Galaxy S8+. It’s unclear why Samsung has decided to make the displays on both variants of its upcoming flagships so huge. The company even risks affecting sales of the Galaxy S8+ given the regular model will also have a screen that’s equivalent in size to devices in the Galaxy Note lineup and be available for a lower price.
In fact, it might just be the battery life that makes the S8+ more attractive, especially since rumors say the 5.8-inch S8 could have just a teeny 3,000 mAh battery. But things will only be clear once the Galaxy S8 makes its official appearance later this month. While we will have a similar poll up once the phone is unveiled, we thought we would ask you the question a little early: What Galaxy S8 variant are you planning on picking up?
Let us know through the poll below, and get a conversation going in the comments section!
Results: Well, rather unsurprisingly, it’s the Galaxy S8+ that most people have taken a liking to, with 41 percent of votes in the 6.2 incher’s favor. 26 percent voted for the Galaxy S8 (which will also offer a large screen experience), while 15 percent have decided they will not be buying either device. 18 percent of the voters say they will decide when the phones launch, which is well and good as it’s not going to be long before that happens.
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I have had THE Samsung Mega 6.3 for several years, and love it. I can’t wait for the 8+ to come out.
I’ll consider when released, but given the leaks I’ll probably have to wait for the iPhone 8 to see how it fares to my S7. There are some unforgivable let-downs like no fingerprint touch, no better or dual camera, no bluetooth DAC earbuds, no head-tracking on the GearVR at this price. These changes all of our agencies and partners plans for VR in the coming years, especially if Apple launch to VR compatibility.
Same as MACCYB. Voted s8+ but waiting for note 8 ++.
I was due for an upgrade early in the year and I decided to change my plan and keep my note 4 until note 8 comes out and see what it brings.
Waiting for Note8. Would like to see a screen size comparable to the plus on the Note as well.
I’m happy with S6’s 5,1″ screen… so 5,8″ will do.
I voted S8 plus though will probably wait for Note8. I think the plus will be the biggest seller. It looks great so far.
Note 4 was the last Samsung phone worth the name. Unless Samsung proves me wrong, I’ll keep my Note 4 for one more year at least (3rd in a row) – going strong, with a NEW battery. And as long as I can still patch it to work in the future, I doubt I’ll trade it for anything else (for a few years to come) – there is no phone with the same versatility and connectivity in the market as of yet. I hate all the glass soap-bar-ed, glared faux-touched edges phones which Samsung pushes out on the market nowadays… Read more »
grow up
I’m still on a Note 3 due to this. But the new S-series goes ballistic on pricing. 800/900 euro is a bit ridiculous for a phone.
I like the IR blaster and removable battery on the Note 4, but that’s about it. The phone is abominable when it comes to performance. I find it almost unusable. Everything is sluggish on that worthless phone. I don’t know how anyone can stand the phone.
Can’t wait for the Note 8.
Well depends what you do with it. As a Note it is the only available in Europe at the moment – and if you use it for that, then it is enough – and that’s the only reason I stick with Samsung still. If you want raw power, there are a lot of several other phones, at better prices which you can get, which still offer more than a Galaxy device in terms of versatility – at least for me. And just as you noted, the removable battery is the thing which still allows my phone to work after 2.5… Read more »
Neither, I’m waiting for Note 8 !!! ( or maybe OnePlus4 if Note 8 will not come)
NOTE 8
Bottom line if you enjoy the S7Edge then you’ll enjoy the S8 even better they are the same size in hand the S8 just has a far better display at 654ppi. As for the S8Plus it will be a welcomed addition to the Samsung family note owners have waited three year for a bigger 5.7 inch display. Note owners are the people who will be buying the S8Plus especially when they find out March 29th that both the S8 and S8Plus will have the included Spen in the retail packaging. Yes I’m buying the S8Plus in April then the Note8… Read more »
waiting for the Note 8
Neither, I am happy with my S7 Edge running Echoe Rom v10!
Sterven moet testen zijn toetsenbord wordt gek op.7edge
Will be waiting to get the Note 8
Depends on the hardware specs the provide! With less then 128GB internal memory I will use my 128GB S6 at least one more year!
Still using Galaxy S7. Planning on something else till the Galaxy S9 hits next year.
Note8 anybody?
The next Galaxy Note is my next purchase, but I can appreciate these even though the + is rumored to cost around $1,000 US …
S8 + all the way! I have bought phablets since the Note 2 came out and I am beyond excited for the plus-version of the S8.
I’ll be keeping my S6 until it breaks down completely.
Both will have the same specs right ?
Yes, pretty much, although we never know if Samsung will surprise us.
I think we will be surprised in a negative way!
Samsung used to do that, and very well. But they haven’t seemed interested in surprising us lately.
Remember the Note Edge announcement? There were no leaks or rumors and suddenly there was a gorgeous new Note variant to choose from alongside the Note4. They also surprised us during that announcement with the Gear VR.
I also remember the reveal of the Galaxy Gear. No leaks, just rumors and we were all surprised by what we got.
Those were the good old days. Now everything is leaked and we aren’t surprised by anything.
I hope that changes with this reveal.