Wait for Note 9 or buy now?

[pcriz]

Might be right. I know they are looking into competing better with face id.
If they can improve it enough they might drop the fp reader alltogether.

That's also not gonna happen unless Google changes how they handle authentication. There is no Face Unlock for authentication in the play store. I don't know when removing the Finger Print Scanner became popular because it's really a silly move.

Let's not blindly follow lock step in the trends of Apple.

 

[luisramon17]

People actually don't particularly like Apple's way of verification (Face ID) since it's just a response to what Samsung is doing, kinda sorta better but the issue is that they removed Touch ID altogether, which was incredibly silly, considering they could have placed the Touch ID system on the back of the phone and done as many others, yet keeping that Apple-esque style they like so much.

I find it much, much more convenient working with Touch ID (which I mean needed improvement, it can be REALLY finicky sometimes even when your hands are clean and dry, comparatively to Samsung's system not even reading your prints at all for some reason until you turn the screen off and on several times or unlock with a pin/pattern then retrying to 'wake it up')

Hell, I've had cheaper Android phones work almost 95% of the time, barring the accidental unlocks since those can get extremely sensitive to touch, locking for phone for hours or requiring you to sign in to fix the access problem, making it tedious.)

I hardly think they'll drop support of the fingerprint reader, but if they do, they better have some great replacement for it, since it's embedded in a LOT of apps nowadays, like banking apps, Google's Play Store, some email clients, etc.

 

[cindylee60]

Personally, i don't get all the heartburn over the fingerprint scanner. I'm a girl with medium-small hands coming from the s6 and I have zero issues using the scanner with either hand. Have you actually tried using the Note 8 and seen for yourself if it feels akward?

 

[skally]

Personally, I'd go with the Samsung Upgrade Programme. Then you get the option of upgrading every year to the current flagship.

As long as you aren't planning to root and keep the device in good condition it seems the way to go. Even Microsoft are running a similar program with the surface line.

 

[Limeybastard]

Nothing wrong with the speaker. Finger print sensor is definitely a fail.

Personally , I'd not bother waiting.

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[denzel09]

LOL

 

[pcriz]

Personally, i don't get all the heartburn over the fingerprint scanner. I'm a girl with medium-small hands coming from the s6 and I have zero issues using the scanner with either hand. Have you actually tried using the Note 8 and seen for yourself if it feels akward?

I find it akward because I am left handed. No one is saying it's impossible to use but in the same breath there is definitely a better place to put it.

 

[cindylee60]

I'm also a lefty, but i do use my right pointer finger most of the time. I guess my point was that i'd heard so much about how terrible the placement of the sensor was, that i was all ready to hate it. When i got my Note, i was relieved to find it wasn't really bad at all and i was accustomed to it in no time. If you've tried it and hate it, that's one thing. But it would be sad to deny yourself unless it really bothered you that much. It's a great device!

 

[pcriz]

I'm also a lefty, but i do use my right pointer finger most of the time. I guess my point was that i'd heard so much about how terrible the placement of the sensor was, that i was all ready to hate it. When i got my Note, i was relieved to find it wasn't really bad at all and i was accustomed to it in no time. If you've tried it and hate it, that's one thing. But it would be sad to deny yourself unless it really bothered you that much. It's a great device!

I feel that a majority of reviewers have had the opportunity hold a lot of different devices so they have had those devices where the finger print sensor on the back sits near the top third of the phone and is centered.

I think after using those devices this comes off as counter intuitive. I mean the leaks place it below the camera and centered for the s9 so I think that's a huge improvement.

I doubt we will see a completely separate camera/finger print sensor panel as long as they are using glass because each separate cut out only compromises the integrity of the glass more.

 

[meboy]

I feel that a majority of reviewers have had the opportunity hold a lot of different devices so they have had those devices where the finger print sensor on the back sits near the top third of the phone and is centered.

I think after using those devices this comes off as counter intuitive. I mean the leaks place it below the camera and centered for the s9 so I think that's a huge improvement.

I doubt we will see a completely separate camera/finger print sensor panel as long as they are using glass because each separate cut out only compromises the integrity of the glass more.

That's why the fp sensor on the S9 is so close to the camera. The glass back..

 

[meboy]

Nothing wrong with the speaker. Finger print sensor is definitely a fail.

Personally , I'd not bother waiting.

The speaker is one of the worst. If you mean it works fine for ringtones, sure. But that is basically meaningless.

 

[varcor]

I really want the Note. Almost bought the 7 before I moved across the world, then all that happened. Been waiting and waiting.. but the fingerprint reader location and speaker quality is a no go for me..

Even if all they do in the note 9 is move the fingerprint reader to the front and improve the speakers then I probably want to wait for the 9.

Fingerprint reader to front
Better speaker(s)

Think the will?

S9 leaks are not giving me much hope.
No word about some things like camera and speakers yet but the fingerprint reader is just as bad as S8. Just as curved screen. Barely anything..

First hands on review for the Note 9.

https://bgr.com/2018/06/28/galaxy-note-9-release-date-specs-insider-report/amp/

 

[demirlijanp]

I'm note 8 user for 6 monts now. The only thing I like about this phone it is display. Everything else is garbage. Camera,mediocre. Battery,average. Performace,good (not the best,the fastest etc). The updates,come on man, I'm on 8.0, no 8.1, and the time you have to wait for it, I mean it's 21 century. The amount of bloatware,microsoft bussines apps,facebook **** preloaded,carrier stuff. And to add insult to injury, I have "light leak" around the display that samsung says it is normal,an it doesn't interfere device basic and normal functionality. They changed my display 2 times, under warranty and I still have that problem. What a wate od 1.000 €. Never ever in my life samsung phone again. I see myself in the future buying pixel phone or iphone.

 

[Devhux]

Light leak on an AMOLED display? HOW?????

Also, camera is really good on the Note 8. Maybe a smidgen behind the Pixel 2 XL, but that's about it

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[Limeybastard]

Light leak on an AMOLED display? HOW?????

Also, camera is really good on the Note 8. Maybe a smidgen behind the Pixel 2 XL, but that's about it

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It's a myth created by a few on this forum.

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[Dchoi229]

I'm note 8 user for 6 monts now. The only thing I like about this phone it is display. Everything else is garbage. Camera,mediocre. Battery,average. Performace,good (not the best,the fastest etc). The updates,come on man, I'm on 8.0, no 8.1, and the time you have to wait for it, I mean it's 21 century. The amount of bloatware,microsoft bussines apps,facebook **** preloaded,carrier stuff. And to add insult to injury, I have "light leak" around the display that samsung says it is normal,an it doesn't interfere device basic and normal functionality. They changed my display 2 times, under warranty and I still have that problem. What a wate od 1.000 €. Never ever in my life samsung phone again. I see myself in the future buying pixel phone or iphone.

Trust me, I've owned the pixel and the build quality isnt any better. The software however is amazing. whatever phone you decide to go with there is always a compromise to be made. I just bought the note 8 recently and its definitely not worth $1000. Is it garbage? Definitely not. Camera is good ( not horrible but not breathtaking). The bloatware can be disabled. Yes there are slow software updates. S pen to me is a gimmick and the battery life is average at best. Still a decent smartphone to use as a daily driver though.

 

[imsoconfused]

fixed income, not rich anymore, as i was last year. I upgraded twice last year. Sure i can go for it on sprint, but i wont be insulted by them offering 200 for trade-in and still charge me 30 a month plus service charges. Im done doing musical chairs with smartphones,and soon enough, 4 months later another device becomes the latest since sliced bread.

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The speaker is one of the worst. If you mean it works fine for ringtones, sure. But that is basically meaningless.

i agree 120 percent on the speaker quality. The speaker phone side, or bottom firing is worse than my old s8 plus. Sammy made excuses for reduced natter is why reduced speaker. It will be an insult if the Note 9 is a repeat. Promise stereo and only to use the same speakers.

 

[Eudeferrer]

This all depends on how bad you want a small camera upgrade, a few gimmicks, a phone half-way through its supported life and a slightly bigger (but heavier) battery. If all this is not that important, stick to note 8. You'll save a few hundred dollars and get similar performance.

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[imsoconfused]

This all depends on how bad you want a small camera upgrade, a few gimmicks, a phone half-way through its supported life and a slightly bigger (but heavier) battery. If all this is not that important, stick to note 8. You'll save a few hundred dollars and get similar performance.

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few thousands after carrier charges too. yes we all want instant gratification and the latest, but theres a point until samsung sucks it up and stop being sloppy with updates, and to add do something to change the UI and boot-loader unlocking.

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i have to double dip. the reveal will promise 100 percent improvements and like the note 8, deliver 50 percent truth. This time, I wont be suckered into the fray.

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There have been Zero leaks or rumors about the S10 or the Note 10.
I speak to a few parts insiders each month and there is not much new info.

It's not one of those.. the back fingerprint reader is terrible. The move back to front would be worth the wait of 9 more months.

yes, agreed with rumors and sadly many assume it will be the next sky-net that walks and talks. so many on Sammy web forum having nightmares with the s9 already.

 

[demirlijanp]

Oh and the speaker,hahahah, I swear it is better on nokia N95 from 2006.