Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 Direct from Samsung, Sharp Edges?

[Namolas]

I received my Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 Direct from Samsung today. Coming from the AT&T Galaxy s8+ on which the build quality was pretty phenomenal. Almost perfectly smooth edges where the glass meets the frame on the front and back. Perfect smooth feeling in the hand.

The very first thing I noticed when I took the Note 8 out of the box is the almost sharp feeling edges where the frame protrudes substantially further than the glass does. At first I thought maybe it was intentional to help protect the glass on impact if you were to drop it but it just feels terrible in the hand. Really *really* noticeable.

Has anybody else noticed this? Part of me hoping this is NOT normal and I can get a replacement and the other half of me wants everybody elses to be the same so I don't have to try to get a replacement. It really does feel "not right" in the hand though... not sharp like you could cut yourself but sharp enough to scrape skin off if you press hard.

For the full retail price I paid..... kinda bummed.

 

[aznmode]

Mines the same. Purchased from Samsung direct a tmobile variant.

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[Namolas]

Mines the same. Purchased from Samsung direct a tmobile variant.

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That actually makes me feel a little better. Thank you. :good:

 

[Torquemada288]

Sorry to hear that. I know I'd be gutted if my Note 8 arrived and it had an issue. I'm on a Note 3 so I've kinda been waiting for 4 years for this phone and the anticipation is killing me. I always put a case on my phones so I probably wouldn't be devo about it but it would still be disappointing. I'll let you know if mine has the same feel and lie to you if it doesn't.

 

[car.los.7399]

Yeah, the edges are different due to the spen. Samsung made the edges closer to 90 degrees for spen usage, which gives more screen real estate to write on.

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[Namolas]

Yeah, the edges are different due to the spen. Samsung made the edges closer to 90 degrees for spen usage, which gives more screen real estate to write on.

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I knew that. I just wish the edge was smooth where the glass meets the frame. Basically my frame is substantially wider than the glass is, if that explains it better.

 

[car.los.7399]

I knew that. I just wish the edge was smooth where the glass meets the frame. Basically my frame is substantially wider than the glass is, if that explains it better.

I see what you are saying, mine feels the same way. I didn't really think of it until you mentioned it. Doesn't really bother me, plus I'm going to slap a thin case on it.

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[Namolas]

I see what you are saying, mine feels the same way. I didn't really think of it until you mentioned it. Doesn't really bother me, plus I'm going to slap a thin case on it.

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To be honest its not bothering me so much today. You get used to it pretty quickly I guess. Thanks for your reply.