The Galaxy S8 and S8+ have always been some of my favorite Androids, definitely sad to see them already 2 software versions behind. But still, the phones feel premium, and that display is as gorgeous as ever. Join the discord! --- www.discord.io/91Tech
@e_e550
3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@Andrew982_
3 жыл бұрын
I swear, Samsung only copies the dumb things Apple does. I wish they’d copy what Apple did with the iPhone 6S and support old phones for a long time.
@Skincare_reviews_
3 жыл бұрын
@@ggsoloplayer there isn’t too much Lag I am sure since A family member has it and loves it and says it’s very smooth
@Andrew982_
3 жыл бұрын
@@ggsoloplayer Really? Isn’t iOS 12 a lot better than 11?
@LatinPoetOne
3 жыл бұрын
You should review the Galaxy S8 Active... It's the best phone I've ever used. Practically indestructible. It also has a 4000 milliamp battery. Not a full review as it's identical to the other models. I'm STILL using it. I use Nova launcher and Dex when I'm mobile.
@slipknotmfkrlocust8843
3 жыл бұрын
S8 users where you guys at?
@MyxeN1
3 жыл бұрын
here....
@MexiKen516
3 жыл бұрын
Here
@xanderrednaxx
3 жыл бұрын
Here?
@Countrylion
3 жыл бұрын
Here
@bernadettepalmeira6728
3 жыл бұрын
@@mullebulle8440 Here!
@aliceincokes
3 жыл бұрын
I miss my S8. It's my very first android phone and I always enjoyed how it perfectly fitted with my hands cause mine are small. Lost it when I made a few cracks on it from dropping and water accidentally went inside. Didn't bother to fix it anymore as my father replaced it with S9+ purple which I'm currently using now. This feels rather nostalgic. Missing S8 and my father who died last year from Covid.. have a great day anyway if you're reading this. :)
@udescarta4320
3 жыл бұрын
i'm sorry for your father
@skreign
3 жыл бұрын
This turned sad. R.i.p your dad
@ItzmeQuinz
3 жыл бұрын
My condolences
@karimseel3100
3 жыл бұрын
can feel the mood bro im sorry
@kevinpeng8295
3 жыл бұрын
May your father rest in peace! I also use the s9+ and love it!
@paahtis7746
3 жыл бұрын
I have S8 and this is amazing phone! Good size so its perfect to my small hands and works really good.
@jorgeb3296
3 жыл бұрын
watching your great review on my s8, working like a beast after 4 years💪, if it ain't broken why change it
@saadsaddique632
3 жыл бұрын
I've been using a S8 plus since 2017 and it still runs perfect battery life is really good despite having this for about 4 years now this is still a beast
@robinhanff4248
2 жыл бұрын
I still have the S8+ and still love it. It runs great and is still like new!!
@Diamond-um6mg
3 жыл бұрын
For me personally, I am not too bothered about Samsung warning you about higher brightness levels. Not just because it drains battery but also because my eyes can get irritated by the high brightness. It may be just me though. I understand your point though.
@califwillie4247bd
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought another new S8 Plus and love it. It was the most elegant phone out there. It is great for my needs. I love it.
@headedforhome
2 жыл бұрын
Still using my S8 and love it!
@sreeragjryuwa8969
3 жыл бұрын
I am usin my s8 since 2.5 years because i dont see other phones like this cute beast👍👍❤️❤️❤️
@ronryandechavez
2 жыл бұрын
this still performs even i use it at work, never had any issue aside from battery when many things are done simultaneously
@davidbamikole508
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that the Samsung store doesn't receive software updates anymore is a big NO for it
@johnpward4640
3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Saw the recent all-points-bulletin that support for this model was stopping and pundits recommended immediate purchase of a new phone. After a cascade of events in attempting to purchase a new one [brand/model withheld... errors were no one's fault but just the way things go sometimes], I ended up buying, receiving 2 [wrong] phone models with all related goodies...but just returning them since. I never got the newest, latest and greatest...and now that I found your wonderful video, I see that for my needs, I am okay to keep this Samsung S8 for awhile longer. I'm bookmarking your show and will now check to see if its more advisable to buy a replacement battery vs. a new phone for someone who uses their phone 98% for very few calls and some occasional GPS direction. Thanks!
@denisemcfarland5735
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still using it! I take countless close-up pictures of minibeasts such as dragonflies and surprise all my friends with the sharpness and detail, scenery and people picks are very good too. I added extra storage as I take so many pictures - my actual camera is obsolete now! However, one corner of the phone is a little damaged, a screen protector is holding it all together. After watching your video, I'm not sure what I would get next, I like good value and don't need too many gimmicks!
@anthonywolf6686
3 жыл бұрын
Used my s8+ like a workhorse for 4 years. If it hadn't gotten destroyed by being stepped on by a softball cleat I would have kept it for at least another year. Upgraded to a refurbished S10+
@brentsummers7377
3 жыл бұрын
An old phone is worth keeping as a backup camera for your newer phone or camera. Good for a vacation so you have a backup of your best memories. Also good as an alarm clock. And my old phone is a S3! I put a new battery in it about 3 years ago.
@oct678
2 жыл бұрын
Been using mine forever. The S8+. It finally dropped on the concrete the other day 🙄. I called around and it'll cost more to repair it than the phone is worth 😢
@izarsopar2581
2 жыл бұрын
Went back from a huawei p30 pro that didn't last me not even 2 years. The huawei had a real nice camera, but the whole ux on the s8 is for me just amazing, it's like he knows me ;). It's been around and seen stuff(like the bottom of the swimming pool more than once) scratched and busted, but the phone just doesn't give up. It's the 3310 of the smartphones :)
@okechukwuanointing7307
2 жыл бұрын
I currently use the Galaxy s8 and this phone works just fine. Won't be upgrading for at least the next one year...
@NoTyOdAdDy21
3 жыл бұрын
I have the s8 Active. And I love this phone. I don't care about having a new one until this phone totally plays out. That's how much I like the Active.
@twal3
3 жыл бұрын
Got my s8 cheap on eBay a couple years ago- love it. Although I did get a notice from my carrier Pure Talk (on the AT&T network) that it might not be compatible after Feb 2022 when they switch to 5G and voLTE tech.
@DanaDane559
3 жыл бұрын
I loved my Samsung Galaxy S8 for all 2 years I had it. I upgraded to the S10, which may have been the best phone for the money I ever owned. The S10 was what I consider the ideal size, and took some of the best photos in my collection. If you're wondering what I am comparing those phones to, I now own the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It is also a good phone & takes good photos, but the pictures tend to be dark. OOoooo and that price tag!
@vrakitine
2 жыл бұрын
I bought new S8+ in September 2017 and still use it every day. Battary is still very good. I think I will use it at least for two more years
@chrisjohnruben3446
3 жыл бұрын
My S8+ is 3yrs old now but still works better and runs better than other 2021 phone even though it is 2 android version late. And that is the beauty of S8+
@Bendaak
2 жыл бұрын
As a fervent iPhone user who has never owned a Samsung device, I have to admit the S8/S9 are some of the best looking phones I have ever seen. I recall thinking in 2017 how ugly the X was compared to this sleek beauty.
@MCI1392
2 жыл бұрын
Running my S8 with Lineageos 17.1/android 10 and im happy with it. Fast and quite good batterylife due to lack of bloatware even tho it is almost 5 years old. Camera not so good, hate taking selfies anyway.
@wavingbuddy5704
3 жыл бұрын
i have one, it works perfectly fine, got mine used with one scratch on the back but the no damage anywhere else. Only cost 80 pounds, and there hasnt been a single problem with it. i run it on full performance mode (most battery drain), it lasts all day with charging and it is always on the resolution 2960x1440, fantastic phone but i will need an upgrade at some point
@Liam.......
3 жыл бұрын
have an S8+, works great still. Lag is minimal, camera is fine for what i need and so on. Battery life is still lasting me about 12 hours per charge with standard use. Constant use is around 5-6 hours, not bad!
@ahmedmagdy6621
3 жыл бұрын
I still have, use, and love it so much S8+, it is a revolution phone!!
@randomname9395
3 жыл бұрын
The s8+ is the best phone I have ever had. I had it for 4 and a half years. A really good phone overall.
@innocentngwenya4503
3 жыл бұрын
To eliminate screen burning try to use dark mode or drack themes other that that you should be ok, don't keep the brightness at max on a while screen always on, just chill and keeep the battery above 15% always you should have no problems at all.
@Adkatka
3 жыл бұрын
and Samsung tightly locked bootloader on US and Canada version. Lineage OS would've been a beast on it...
@elmartillo7931
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still using my original Samsung Galaxy S8 and it works just fine. It looks good, it works good, why do I want to spend a ridiculous amount of money for another phone that has a bunch of apps on it that I'm not going to use?
@Toni7960
3 жыл бұрын
I have a s8 and I love it. Although it has a few cracks on it and the battery isnt lasting as long as it use to, I still refuse to give it up.
@danmccarthy4700
2 жыл бұрын
I used my S8 up until I upgraded to the Z Flip 3 a few weeks back. The battery was starting to drain a bit faster and it would drag at times but other than that it still worked fine.
@TheNismo777
3 жыл бұрын
Loving my s8, even tho been dropped few times & glass been cracked million ways but works just fine :D
@aquariandreamer1527
3 жыл бұрын
I actually have the S8 Active. Love the weight on this phone.
@maliaa9602
3 жыл бұрын
I am using s8+ since 2017 and i don't plan to change it in atleast next 1 year.. whenever i plan to upgrade i find myself questioning if a slight update is worth $1800..lol
@shred-ed303
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just upgraded this week after 4+ years using the S8+. Best phone I’ve ever owned, but the battery was really starting to struggle. I’ve gone to the iPhone 12 this time for a change, but the S8 will still get some use as a retro game emulator.
@neriahwilliams6676
2 жыл бұрын
Love my s8 works just the way I want🤗❤❤
@snoop9863
3 жыл бұрын
So my mom has had this Samsung s8+ since early 2018 and last may she gave it to me because she upgraded and it works like new. The phone rarely slows down and tbh I dont really kind that its 2 android versions behind
@haroldcotten1840
3 жыл бұрын
My Galaxy 8 is great and battery last for couple days, which I don't have it in my hand 24/7 like most people
@lastseenstudios
3 жыл бұрын
I'm using s8+ for more than 2 years it's 100% worth. Still no problems with that
@DanielFeri
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still using my S8, can't complain at all it works like a charm, but you gotta replace the battery and get an sd card
@nicolalexandru
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still using my S7 and not complaining
@Jezee213
3 жыл бұрын
Remember the heart rate sensor under the flash?
@dexterm1285
3 жыл бұрын
Solid dependable phone got late 2018 and works great. Not worth an upgrade for me. Battery can go 12+ hours with low to moderate use and longer with ultra battery mode. Camera takes good photos. Biggest complaint is I easily do screen captures with this phone at random times..that's annoying. Hopefully I can get another solid year out of it.
@torresalex
3 жыл бұрын
The camera beats a lot of modern mid-range phones by a mile, and it's only 12MP. That said, you're better off with the S9, which is nearly identical to the S8 but better.
@duperopope5543
2 жыл бұрын
Got the s8 killed the s9 came back to my drawer s8... stayed with my s8 ... it's ok and working well with a custom rom !
@Moerfel
3 жыл бұрын
The S8 was my daily for 2 years until 2020. As I live in Germany, I had the Exynos version. The battery life and the performance was just plain poor, even kinda from the first day. It got hot and slow after some medium use, 30 minutes watching KZitem Videos and it became just laggy and really warm for example. I also never liked the UI which always felt some kind of laggy, cluttered and not optimized I was never a heavy user, I never played games or did Benchmarks, video editing etc on it. The Display was great though. But I also can confirm the burn in I am using a Huawei P30 since I retired the S8 in 2020 and that thing just runs like a charm. Always smooth and and never ran hot or lagged ever since I started using it. But I am soon going to upgrade. Any suggestions? Xiaomi Mi 11? Oneplus 9?
@kyerogers7838
2 жыл бұрын
Got a j5 that I've had for almost 5 years. Coming into the end of its life. Need a mid range phone. Do you recommend?I've dropped my j5 a million times and not a scratch. The curved screen worries me a bit though on the s8
@user-cr3db7cb8n
3 жыл бұрын
Geez can't believe it's 2021 2017 feels like yesterday
@JacksonWalter735
3 жыл бұрын
True. I was still in high school back then but now I graduated from college and started my first real adult job. Time passes by so quickly and it didn't feel like this phone came out 4 years ago
@ChrisnFugo
3 жыл бұрын
So is the forgotten Pangolin Love no one talks about neither cares about like the fidget spinner.
@javieraravena3972
3 жыл бұрын
ikr
@javieraravena3972
3 жыл бұрын
it hadn't felt like it had been that long
@mattsulony1727
3 жыл бұрын
wow I thought it was still 2005
@lesho
3 жыл бұрын
Had it for almost four years now, it's AMAZING how it still feels like I just got it, got used to it so much that I still buy cases for it and I don't want all 30+ of them go to waste by buying a new one
@ditmarsmakaj8778
3 жыл бұрын
I still have the same case since i bought it almost 2 years ago send me some cases 🤣🤣
@lesho
3 жыл бұрын
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 Do you have S8+?
@ditmarsmakaj8778
3 жыл бұрын
@@lesho no :( S8
@lesho
3 жыл бұрын
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 I'd send you, but tough luck 😳
@rachaeltaylor5387
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto 👍👍🤗
@bastiansuivera8975
3 жыл бұрын
"the camera is awful"? Omg, this camera is even better than most 2021 phones, even some flagships
@ononsoorizu6556
3 жыл бұрын
Every non 2021 camera to him is awful haha
@emannova2407
3 жыл бұрын
no
@propersod2390
3 жыл бұрын
In medium to low light this phones camera completely falls apart due to not having a night mode or a big sensor or next level processing. I had one since launch and just now upgraded to an s21 ultra when it came out. Much better camera on the s21, even tho they are "only" 4 years apart. If you compare this s8 camera to like a sony flagship then yea the s8 will be better but compare it to any serious phone (midrangers included) and it will be much worse.
@andrijanikolic5428
3 жыл бұрын
@@propersod2390 just install g cam you'll get night mode, pretty good portret mode..
@propersod2390
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrijanikolic5428 I did and it wasn't really good lmao
@TexasGreed
3 жыл бұрын
S8 was like 2 years ahead of its time at least. still feels like a high quality phone and a leap over the S7 by a mile.
@TexasGreed
3 жыл бұрын
@There is no Way to change the World oh for real I thought time travelers were hooking us up...
@TexasGreed
3 жыл бұрын
@There is no Way to change the World like a device that lets you access to entire collective of human knowledge from anywhere
@protrixer3462
3 жыл бұрын
Expect the software support
@anasubia4346
3 жыл бұрын
True
@klaasj7808
3 жыл бұрын
i prefer the S7, as it has real buttons at the bottom. i hate buttons which are in the software.
@lauresmith4339
3 жыл бұрын
I still have, use, and love my S8+.
@javieraravena3972
3 жыл бұрын
but too bad does have android 10 I have the same issue with my a8 2018
@javieraravena3972
3 жыл бұрын
btw the a8 2018 isn't as good as the s8 and it doesn't hold up as well
@keshavthapliyal6437
3 жыл бұрын
@@javieraravena3972 i have both s8 and a8 but i cant use the a8 as the display broke and i bought it from dubai. the display isnt available here over in india. the funny thing is just recently the s8's screen broke too. now im wondering whether to buy a new phone or replace the display for 180usd
@javieraravena3972
3 жыл бұрын
@@keshavthapliyal6437 I feel bad for you
@creamysocksdad8301
3 жыл бұрын
On my s8 right now, damn good phone
@Xen-s_dreamagination
3 жыл бұрын
Got my S8 in 2017 still using it and am perfectly happy with it. Does everything it needs to do perfectly. Battery life is very decent. Love the brilliant screen; only one teeny tiny almost imperceptible scratch. Love the soft round edges. Since I use a case thee accidental touch is not a problem. Software: fast and reliable. I would say the camera is actually better than described in the video though -very pristine and sharp pictures. -Very happy with my S8 in 2021. =)
@TakashiNippon
2 жыл бұрын
Same here i am hoping i can use it until the S25 :)
@XBGamerX20
2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they actually use similar graphics in camera with all the s series. sure its not perfect but it really looks similar to the s20 camera and that was ahead of the time because most 2017 Samsung phones didn't have those nice cameras s8 does
@raizwanrahman5695
3 жыл бұрын
This is the most beautiful piece ever. No other phone caught my eyes till now. Maybe I'm obsessed with this phone. I wish Samsung relaunch this model again without notch or punch hole.
@tk9839
3 жыл бұрын
It was a revolutionary phone! One of the best phones I ever had...
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
With the key word being "had". Lets be honest here the battery life sucked on it
@JeppeBeier
3 жыл бұрын
@@neiliewheeliebin Dunno. Mine still lasts a full day. I did take care of it by not using fast charging though as that degrades the battery faster.
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
@@JeppeBeier It can last a day if you don't use it but as soon as you start browsing on it or something it just chews the battery so fast. Its still a beautiful phone but battery life was never great on it. My S5 could sit on standby for 3 days without a charge if i didnt use it.
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
@Robo The display is excellent it's the Exynos CPU that's a problem, people are happy using the Snapdragon version because it actually runs properly still, the Exynos in mine is awful its degraded to a point it's basically unusable which is a real shame. Thankfully I got a good one in my S21U the Exynos 2100 is outstanding in this one it has a 94.7% stability rating over 20mins of nonstop benchmarking it basically doesn't throttle at all or even get warm
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
@Robo The 120Hz display on the S21U is magnificent everything is so smooth with it enabled its a real game changer i had no interest until i saw it in action its a must have IMO. The regular S21 120Hz display looks amazing also even at 1080p its a much better experience than the S8 display
@lynetterene
3 жыл бұрын
So, the fingerprint sensor never gave me an issue as far as placement and I need my headphone jack🤷🏾♀️
@lethall6609
3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! I just love the headphone jack. I have wireless headphones but I prefer wired
@-RockOn-
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. My only complaint with all the new models is the head phone Jack removal.
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
The new Samsung headphone jack dongle is good it actually improves audio quality for many devices i use mine for hands free phonecalls because wireless buds mic is horrible & that includes Galaxy Buds Pro
@Blue-jn1ph
3 жыл бұрын
@@neiliewheeliebin link to it pls
@neiliewheeliebin
3 жыл бұрын
@@Blue-jn1ph it's the EE-UC10JUWEGWW
@DonMatic1993
3 жыл бұрын
Bought s8 in 2017 still no scratches no bugs works perfectly. I love it!
@bpdmf2798
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Put mine in a case I ordered before the phone got in the moment I opened it and put on a screen protector that's still on it that kinda needs to be replaced but still works, and even cut out a rectangle from a glass screen protector from my old phone and put it over the camera and fingerprint thing I never use so even the parts on the back that the case doesn't protect are still like new. Battery is really good too for a 4 year old phone, gets me through the day no problem and if I had to guess I would say it's at about 75-80% of original capacity. My only complaint is that the curved screen means no tempered glass screen protectors, only kinda good plastic ones. I hate curved screens and corners and I'm glad Samsung has moved more towards flat screen again and corners that are 99% square, they went too far with the rounding of the s8 that year and then realized lots of people didn't like it and it wasn't as functional.
@pranishlama4388
3 жыл бұрын
how is the battery mine battery doesnt last very long. I bought in 2018
@JeppeBeier
3 жыл бұрын
@@pranishlama4388 Battery on mine lasts about a full day.
@MortenM80
3 жыл бұрын
@@pranishlama4388 My S8 is also from 2017. The last couple of months the battery has gotten worse. I often need to charge it up two times during the day
@pranishlama4388
3 жыл бұрын
@@MortenM80 I switched to xiamo Redmi note 10 pro a month ago brilliant battery
@Telcomvic
3 жыл бұрын
I just traded my S4 for a refurbished S8 a few months ago. It does everything I need it do and more. Not everyone needs the latest and greatest. Besides, I'm cheap and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a phone.
@StarSunYT
3 жыл бұрын
100% still worth it. Still runs like a beast and after having it for 3 years, my battery health is at 97% capacity. Love this phone!
@samo6083
3 жыл бұрын
How do you check the capacity
@StarSunYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@samo6083 I just downloaded a battery app that shows health and capacity.
@samo6083
3 жыл бұрын
@@StarSunYT what's the name plz?
@StarSunYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@samo6083 accubattery
@teodora3
3 жыл бұрын
How often do you charge it? Do you charge it up to 100%m
@Kalinforrinco
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, the Iris Scanner is really super secure, and the camera still takes good pictures and video to this day.
@werneric
3 жыл бұрын
The Iris scanner (+ quite the tragic fingerprint scanner) is actually a *part* of the reason I'm going for a new flagship next year. 50 % of the time the scanner won't unlock the phone and I gotta try again.
@Matty0311MMS
3 жыл бұрын
The Iris scanner is the one I use most often, since the fingerprint reader doesn't seem to remember me.
@Frestho
2 жыл бұрын
Plus it works when you have a mask on
@arhumtariq9455
2 жыл бұрын
@@werneric your is broken mine does it quickly
@Striker50_
3 жыл бұрын
Just replaced my Battery for $60. Good for another 3 years 👍
@o.a.j.8168
3 жыл бұрын
Is that expensive in your country?
@Striker50_
3 жыл бұрын
@@o.a.j.8168 meh, the batteries are $10 but usually $50-$60 for a repair that takes 20-30 minutes
@Striker50_
3 жыл бұрын
@Seth In a Mug what do you mean
@vash7126
3 жыл бұрын
@@Striker50_ why didn't you just sell it and use the additional 60$ for an upgrade?
@Striker50_
3 жыл бұрын
@@vash7126 I would rather keep my phone as a backup and as storage for my memories than sell it for $200 max
@jonathanvillanueva8220
3 жыл бұрын
This is literally the phone I'm using now
@ninapage4553
3 жыл бұрын
me too
@eric_bee
3 жыл бұрын
Why change it right? I've got one too, and it is incredible!
@ninapage4553
3 жыл бұрын
@@eric_bee yeah it is a great phone the display is amazing 👏
@ninapage4553
3 жыл бұрын
@Hanse Rickenbacker the s8
@mar_7055
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@Mrblackwell-vt3yq
3 жыл бұрын
I still have a Galaxy S8. I've had this phone since it was released.
@coolstuffaboutlife
3 жыл бұрын
How is the battery?
@enigma4725
3 жыл бұрын
@@coolstuffaboutlife The battery is not strong, but it's manageable. It pretty much drains a bit in sleep mode and has memory that basically puts a speedy drain spell sorta thing on it, so you'd have to be careful for that. Overall, it's small and noticeable, not bad.
@coolstuffaboutlife
3 жыл бұрын
@@enigma4725 gotcha and happy valentine's
@enigma4725
3 жыл бұрын
@@coolstuffaboutlife Same for you
@DocRen
3 жыл бұрын
Same! Watching this now on my S8 😅💙
@derekcaan7686
3 жыл бұрын
Been using the S8 since 2017 still works with just about every app... though the battery life isn't as good as it used to be but that is to be expected...
@mattyelguaro92
2 жыл бұрын
Idem anche io. Lo cambiereste per l's22?
@NehemYah810
3 жыл бұрын
It's funny reviewers pushed so heavy that the fingerprint placement is almost a fatal issue. It took me about 2 hours to get used to it and never had an issue. With a case on it's especially easy to pinpoint.
@sparkylfc91
3 жыл бұрын
i miss the ability to use the rear scanner to bring down notifications
@brosefv759
3 жыл бұрын
Fax
@melvinelopez84
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. Using s21 and I'm always reaching for that rear scanner to pull down notifications
@rolins3279
3 жыл бұрын
@@melvinelopez84 Use One Hand Operation - it's a Samsung app for shortcuts and gestures.
@keefboominn
3 жыл бұрын
Get a Google pixel lol
@cloudykat3257
3 жыл бұрын
You can use the fingerprint sensor to pull down notifications. You just have to enable it in the settings
@jeanlucpicard4225
3 жыл бұрын
I´ll never forget this amazing screen after years of small screens with large bezzles. This phone will ever have a special pleace in my smartphone history.And by the way Samsung gave the january 21 security patch. amazing.
@francescacolucci7117
3 жыл бұрын
Gg
@tamwilfred
3 жыл бұрын
I think since the s6 they still deliver security patches for about four years. But the s7 received a security patch in September 2020. So depending if there happens to be a major issue then you could see the s8 still receiving security patches for 4-5 years or any time between that. After the first two years I think they move their security patches quarterly. Starting with the Galaxy s10 line they are supposed to get three major OS updates. I don't care for major OS updates so as long as the phone is secure then fours years of support is pretty good to me. I had Note 4 until it died in 2019. Even then I think the display was amazing in 2019. Samsung does make one of the best displays on the market.
@tamwilfred
3 жыл бұрын
@@kelvs45 My s8+ started to get a little too laggy. I decided to just do a factory reset and it ran a lot better. If you don't want to go that route, then just get rid of all the apps you don't use anymore.
@johnsimmonds2540
3 жыл бұрын
@@rohanthakre5701 S10 is the best man.
@IGagHer
3 жыл бұрын
Watching this video to see if what I'm holding in my hand is still good😭
@hatembensalha6285
3 жыл бұрын
Same here hhh
@bhaiyu1499
3 жыл бұрын
I feel you brother
@gootsycollins3046
3 жыл бұрын
Im trying to find out if mines an "edge" if i have the blue light light up around the phone is it an edge?
@Dellhpdellhp
3 жыл бұрын
@@gootsycollins3046 what do you mean an edge? S8 and S8 plus are edge display phones and the revolving light around the edge is called "edge lightning" you can search it in your settings and turn it on, if you cant find it maybe updating your software would work
@MsNIKITA
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my S8 since launch, I'm still pretty happy with it despite it not being on the latest OS and I, unlike so many, actually do love the placement of the fingerprint sensor.. When it's held in my hand my fingers naturally over it. As for the camera, well, I don't really take any photos. it's mostly only used as a chat phone for when I'm outside doing IRL. I can't complain, the battery does still last the better part of the day even though it's 4 years old. Screen still fine, not really seen any obvious burnin yet.
@EladB.
3 жыл бұрын
I've had the S8+ since the day it was launched. works like magic to this day. not gonna replace it until it turns off and won't turn on (unless the new S22+ will be worth the upgrade in a major way)
@dadillonful
2 жыл бұрын
Any phone in 2021 would be a huge upgrade
@debilepskihiphop
3 жыл бұрын
Really small thing that is underappreciated. Making your videos slightly smaller in frame so we can zoom in full screen without losing content. Thanks Josh
@SimplyRocco
3 жыл бұрын
I had one till December last year. I upgraded to S20 5G and gave the S8 to my daughter. She loves it.
@nathanfleming5965
3 жыл бұрын
I still have my Galaxy S8 in 2021 I bought my phone the same month within the same week of hitting the market. It was the 1st time I ever researched, including all the phones on the market. for me and my needs it was the best Bang for my buck. That 1st week in April when the phone hit the market I made the purchase. It really stood the test of time for the whole 4 years I owned it. Only recently in the last month have I noticed the software where the reliability time start to break down. I think 4 years it came down to a $1.23 a day For me that's an unbelievable deal. I'd say if you're desperate yeah get the phone but set your money aside for something new. If you're like me the financial impact was better to buy the phone outright and do a prepaid plan. I intend to buy the Galaxy S21 outright and continue to do the prepaid system hope this helps this helps if you're reading this
@manuelgutierrez9576
3 жыл бұрын
Remember that the snapdragon versions can’t use custom roms :(
@91Tech
3 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right, locked bootloader. Very frustrating, there might be a way to get around it but I'm not sure.
@fgfgfgfgf2919
3 жыл бұрын
so the exynos one can ?
@lishay3237
3 жыл бұрын
also no rom support anymore, last linege os update was in 2017 and is on android 7.1
@xa-xii4865
3 жыл бұрын
@@91Tech does MediaTek allow custom roms
@CherryTv_CUP
3 жыл бұрын
The Samsung galaxy alpha does the opposite of that
@ChrisTechmp3
3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t asked in a while, but how are you doing Josh? Also great review from what I see so far!
@91Tech
3 жыл бұрын
Doing great, thanks for asking! Busy with the puppy haha. Hope you have a great weekend!
@ChrisTechmp3
3 жыл бұрын
@@91Tech Good to hear! You too!
@Adamlol642
3 жыл бұрын
@@91Tech it’s the weekend rn in my time zone but I hope you have a good one!
@sharkbyte-v9r
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@godiseverything1482
3 жыл бұрын
@@91Tech Hi I am currently having screen issues with my Samsung S7. I am having screen discoloration and was told by a tech that it will eventually turn black and that all phones usually does that eventually. Is that true?
@nanparayeah
3 жыл бұрын
My S8 still performs like a champ up to this day! A huge improvement over my crappy vivo 😌 still beautiful to look at even though it's a 2017 flagship 😁 only gripe on it is that damned fingerprint sensor beside the camera, it's an ergonomic disaster imo 😪 Watching this on my Snapdragon Galaxy S8
@michealadebz
3 жыл бұрын
I have an iPhone 7 and an s8 but my s8 is performing worse than my iPhone now and it annoys me
@at3chspartan498
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, me too! My S8 is doing well, but the only thing is the battery life. Thankfully, I can fast charge, so the scenario won't be a problem yet, unless it dies quicker.
@shadewind9965
3 жыл бұрын
I have a galaxy s4 besides galaxy s20 fe and it's still working and I haven't even change its battery and I have been using it for more than 6 years its still works perfectly 🥰
@ryu-yuta9259
3 жыл бұрын
I better use iris scanner than the fingerprint
@manuelmunguia616
3 жыл бұрын
i only use the iris scanner so i dont have to worry bout the fingerprint scanner on my s8+, battery can last 3/4 of a day and there is no rason to upgrade to a new phone unless you are constantly watching your phone and want a long lasting battery, it is still powerful enough for every task
@yosam4634
3 жыл бұрын
I love how the comments section has so little negativity for this phone. It really is a beautiful piece of tech! It has my heart and mind! 💜
@Garrettdx1988
3 жыл бұрын
Downloading GCam drastically improves the camera
@91Tech
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely helps and you get a proper portrait mode which is awesome.
@GatorProductions
3 жыл бұрын
The native camera is nice too, in special the pro mode is awesome if you know how to use it well
@zainabbasi4538
3 жыл бұрын
Bro can u plz send the link on play store there is alot of GCam
@ntechsite8332
3 жыл бұрын
@@zainabbasi4538 go to website
@charanrao5597
3 жыл бұрын
Gcam link plesse
@Akcent2222
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when my friend said dont buy the iphone X , get the s8 😂😂 . Shame for samsung demaning near 1k for less than 2 years of app support . While the iphone 5s still getting security updates
@Adamlol642
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah lol
@redeyedbuggers
3 жыл бұрын
iOS really is amazing with how much software support you get. I switched from S9+ to iPhone 11pro max & I'm so happy I did. It has kind of turned me into an apple fanboy lol
@brandonw6139
3 жыл бұрын
So?
@brandonw6139
3 жыл бұрын
Hardware matters not software
@Akcent2222
3 жыл бұрын
@mark Stokley , Good choice . that 11 pro max , you can expect to have system ios updates at least till 2026 , if not longer
@New_user-hn7gx
3 жыл бұрын
I still use my s8, except the battery everything else is ok.. I should replace the battery definitely.
@Aphelia.
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agreed. I also had issues with charging port but overall I really liked that phone. I didn't mind the outdated software. Having a headphone jack is still something I miss. (I used S8 for 4 years and upgraded to S20 recently.)
@GatorProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Yep me too I have the same issue with the battery
@sandrawhitcomb4788
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a refurbished S8 plus on Ebay in 2018 and it still works great!
@zxbillfo
3 жыл бұрын
I changed battery 2 times in an official samsung store.Nothing changed .Its the latest android version that caused that in my opinion.And there is no newer one... i m just searching a solution to manualy upgrate it but i dont know how
@drakensangbg6501
3 жыл бұрын
I had this phone for 3 years. After I got the iPhone 11 I gave my s8 to my mum. She loves the phone and the only problem she has is battery life.
@samusaran7317
3 жыл бұрын
Can be easily fixed
@K2_rm0
3 жыл бұрын
I have this phone it's very slow and apps crash alot
@llamatherama256
3 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@epiconreview4494
3 жыл бұрын
Why not buy her a new phone
@pastalavista03
3 жыл бұрын
How was the switch from oled to lcd ?
@Nikkerston
3 жыл бұрын
My mother is still using her s8 and its in really good condition. Can u do a video on the 1st gen iphone SE
@jonathangaffrey3450
3 жыл бұрын
I have an S8+ with LineageOS installed, the performance is definetly better than my Galaxy S9+ and almost better than the S10+ with the Stock Samsung ROM, only thing that is bs with custom roms is the fact that you can only watch Streaming Services in SD Quality because it loses the Widevine L1 Certification
@skriddle3
3 жыл бұрын
it can be fixed I guess
@jonathangaffrey3450
3 жыл бұрын
@@skriddle3 No, unfortunately not because if this happens the key on many phones will be deleted and an efuse is blown so theres no way you can get that functionality back
@rixzin5046
3 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what would happen if Samsung adopted their own Tizen os and gave their phones 4 years of support. That would be pretty cool considering they make their own chips and their main competitor is apple
@MR..181
2 жыл бұрын
Both cops and spyware producers..
@alberty7865
3 жыл бұрын
Watched this video on my S8+ and my phone is still working fine. The software update is a bummer especially when you see the newly released low end A series getting the latest Android 10!
@weatheronthe8s895
3 жыл бұрын
I actually just upgraded from an S8 to an S21 one week ago. I have to say, the speed difference is very noticeable. Also, the battery is much better, lasting over 5 hours of screen on time (maybe even 6 if you push it), while my S8 maxed out at like 3.5 hours. It is much better overall. My S8 served me well though. I had it since October 2017 and it served me pretty well. As someone with an interest in software, it bummed me out that it didn't get Android 10 while my previous iPhone 6S still gets updated. I'm glad Samsung is promising 3 years of updates now. My S8 served me well though. It was decently fast, but did hang at times. I loved still having a headphone jack. I loved having a Pro mode on the camera to flex my night star shots that iPhones couldn't take. There was a lot I loved about my S8, but it was getting about time for an upgrade, and I'm happy I decided to get the S21. Despite the lack of a headphone jack, plastic back, and 1080p screen, it is a much better phone overall in pretty much every way apart from what I mentioned (but honestly the 1080p and plastic back I am fine with since I can't really tell the difference). It is way faster and not having to charge my battery before bed is nice, plus I'm interested to see what the 3 cameras can do, and I like the in screen fingerprint scanner. I would not recommend people to buy the S8 now, but it was a great phone for what it lasted me for. That's much of what made me stick with Samsung. I still have my S8, and it is quite a difference, but it is still an okay phone and was a great phone 4 years ago.
@6peste9
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same upgrade about six months ago. My son is still rocking my old s8 🤙🏻
@weatheronthe8s895
2 жыл бұрын
@@6peste9 nice. Now almost a year in, I still love the phone. Haven't cared for the battery life much lately though.
@RealestUVONGO
2 жыл бұрын
My s8 lasts 8 hrs screen on time-
@weatheronthe8s895
2 жыл бұрын
@@RealestUVONGO I've never seen one go that long.
@RealestUVONGO
2 жыл бұрын
@Weatheronthe8s idk it just did
@antchorus
2 жыл бұрын
Got my S8+ new in 2017, runs great still. Over the years battery life has slowly diminished (and it weren't for that) I honestly doubt it be looking to upgrade. Images from camera with minimal Google-Photo/Photoshop image enhancements still produce stellar shots.
@HoraneMessiMessinho
2 жыл бұрын
what was the battery life like
@johnmclean1601
3 жыл бұрын
love my S8, just replaced the charging Jack and battery (using KZitem vids). now good as new...
@shawonislam4492
3 жыл бұрын
I'm using it and still satisfied with it🍂
@TriangIe
3 жыл бұрын
Lol my dad was using the S7 up until a week ago.
@manuelmunguia616
3 жыл бұрын
yeah s7 look outdated, even the s7 edge and it is kinda slow and meh camera
@NotTured
3 жыл бұрын
My dad broke his s9 a week ago and i am still using s8 plus while he buy a new phone lol
@matthewsloan2938
3 жыл бұрын
My dad is using the s8+
@domenicokevin4574
3 жыл бұрын
Me too lol. Just got a refurbished S8 today
@penunggangunta3126
3 жыл бұрын
@@manuelmunguia616 does s8+ still relevant to buy in 2021?
@loic2205
3 жыл бұрын
I just traded in my my note 8 for the s21 ultra. Tbh as amazing as the s21 is, the note 8 was still pretty great. Unfortunately i did begin to see it slow down a bit and some apps began to have issues so I decided to upgrade. Definitely an improvement but, honestly it's not a life changing upgrade.
@blakeirvin3011
2 жыл бұрын
Planned obsolescence at its finest unfortunately.. the apps keep getting updated and occasionally firmware updates by different manufacturers have purposely foiled their own devices near the end of/past support.. to really encourage replacement
@adinosaurwithaflamethrower1227
3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who never had a problem with the S8's fingerprint scanner placement? I got so used to it that when I switched to iPhone, I kept putting my finger on the back pane out of force of habit, and I still almost like it better than Face ID sometimes
@johnm3907
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you are
@adinosaurwithaflamethrower1227
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnm3907 lol
@bptmobb
3 жыл бұрын
S8 Samsung's best curved screen compact phone. For apple I like the 1st se and xs
@Lex-ep5qr
3 жыл бұрын
This was the time when the exynos version of the s8 was onpar with its snapdragon variant. Still my main phone. Can pretty much handle multi tasking. Battery is the only prob. can still hold up against some new midrange phones imo.
@x3ni487
3 жыл бұрын
How do you multitask? I got my s8 refurbished after my S7 broke and I can't seem to find the settings or open multiple windows at the same time
@RubenRD97
3 жыл бұрын
I bought an S8 plus bleu when i turned 19, i turned 23 last November and i am still really happy with this phone. it isn't the fastest but the screen is amazing, also the battery life is like half what it used to be (6 hours of screen on time), but i'm planning to replace the battery for 15 euro's.
@acidko512
3 жыл бұрын
I was fresh 16 when I got it, now I'm 19 and about to turn 20. It's crazy when I think about it.
@abdelpayen4885
3 жыл бұрын
@@acidko512 i was 17 when i got my s9+ and now i am 20 and still have it :)
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