Canadian S9+ thread (Waiting room)

[mrnovanova]

Its this time of the year guys! This thread is to discuss pre-orders across all stores and providers in Canada. To compare notes and ask ROBELUS related questions. I personally pulled the trigger for an unlocked (no subsidy) phone through best buy, delivery scheduled for the 16th and then I went back in an through Telus the pick up is on the 9th for some reason so I pulled the trigger on both. What did you order from where? What did you select? Pick up or delivery? Please share.

 

[mrnovanova]

It seems the Exynos s9+ has 128gb of memory and the Snapdragon only 64gb. What gives?

 

[peachpuff]

It seems the Exynos s9+ has 128gb of memory and the Snapdragon only 64gb. What gives?

Well the exynos is more expensive so at least you get more for your money, but ya stupid decision samsung.

 

[htc fan89]

It seems the Exynos s9+ has 128gb of memory and the Snapdragon only 64gb. What gives?

That kind of makes me mad, like why can't samsung offer 64gb and 128gb/256gb in Canada. I mean if apple could do it, then samsung should have no excuse.

 

[Aakash Kaushal]

So there's no Exynos version? Wtf?

 

[htc fan89]

So there's no Exynos version? Wtf?

yeah there is an exynos version, not for Canada. I heard Samsung going be under-clocking exynos processors so they are the same performance of sd845.

 

[Reineforce]

yeah there is an exynos version, not for Canada. I heard Samsung going be under-clocking exynos processors so they are the same performance of sd845.

Sosad

One question though, does anyone know where to get the blue in Canada?

 

[Aakash Kaushal]

yeah there is an exynos version, not for Canada. I heard Samsung going be under-clocking exynos processors so they are the same performance of sd845.

But on snapdragon, we wont have unlocked bootloader so no root , which means no xda stuff. Na man, i won't buy s9 then!

 

[QAM]

Hola
I am still on the fence about getting this device. One unique thing that I need is VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling features and currently you can only get these "advanced" functions by buying a phone directly from your carrier. I would be more inclined to get the Exynos version primarily because you can get decent third-party custom ROMs that, for the most part, provide a cleaner experience than the bloated full stock firmware.

Ah boy first world issues indeed...

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[mrnovanova]

Got my shipping notice from BestBuy. I'm supposed to get be able to pick it up this Friday. We'll see how that goes...

 

[mrnovanova]

Sosad

One question though, does anyone know where to get the blue in Canada?

No blue. Lilac and gray only.

 

[htc fan89]

Got my shipping notice from BestBuy. I'm supposed to get be able to pick it up this Friday. We'll see how that goes...

I thought the release date is 16th


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[mrnovanova]

I thought the release date is 16th

Yes it is but my pick up date is the 9th. Guy on the phone confirmed it but in the store they're saying they might receive it on the 9th and still won't be able to sell it until the 16th. That's why I guess we'll see Friday.

 

[htc fan89]

Yes it is but my pick up date is the 9th. Guy on the phone confirmed it but in the store they're saying they might receive it on the 9th and still won't be able to sell it until the 16th. That's why I guess we'll see Friday.

That be cool if they sell it earlier, but slim chance for that.


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[mrnovanova]

That be cool if they sell it earlier, but slim chance for that.

I just went over my emails and it turns out they sent me an email telling me to disregard the shipping notice and that my phone will be ready for pick up on the 16th. Oh well...

 

[WorldIRC]

Just placed my preorder online with Samsung.ca. SES is not too convenient for me and having read about some hassles with using the $150 credit against the phone, I figured online was easier as the credit is already applied and I may get my phone before the 16th.

 

[Aakash Kaushal]

But why you guys not worried about the Snapdragon processor, i mean locked bootloader. Are you guys okay with that?
Also the benchmark scores are drastically higher on Exynos (3600, 9500) as compared ro the crapdragon(2400,8500).

 

[htc fan89]

But why you guys not worried about the Snapdragon processor, i mean locked bootloader. Are you guys okay with that?
Also the benchmark scores are drastically higher on Exynos (3600, 9500) as compared ro the crapdragon(2400,8500).

No point if Samsung going under clock the exynos version so it performs like sd845. That’s what people at anandtech found out, hopefully it’s not true.
Here's the link to the article
https://www.anandtech.com/show/12478/exynos-9810-handson-awkward-first-results


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[Aakash Kaushal]

No point if Samsung going under clock the exynos version so it performs like sd845. That’s what people at anandtech found out, hopefully it’s not true.
Here's the link to the article
https://www.anandtech.com/show/12478/exynos-9810-handson-awkward-first-results

Bro the geekbench scores are drastically high on exynos but yeah the the other scores are pretty low.. i think in real life, Exynos will still be faster than the Snapdragon.

 

[WorldIRC]

People still pay attention to benchmarks? I have no issues with my SD835 S8+ and I only expect the S9+ to be even faster. I'll take real-world usage over benchmarks any day. Plus, I like being able to use VoLTE and having proper Carrier Aggregation support for LTE, something that I can't use if I import an Exynos version.