I have owned both iphone and Samsung Galaxy phones before. I don't have anything against iphones and in fact, I recommend them to folks who are not tech savvy and like simple functionality and consistent looks. Also, even after getting this new S8 phone, I still am biased towards the picture quality of iphone's camera compare to Samsung's; iphone's camera (I am talking about iphone 7) captures pictures at night that are still of better quality than Samsung S8. However, I am still satisfied with S8's pictures and have no complaints. I do find the screen quality of S8 to be the best feature of all; It has a high contrast and a decent size and looks amazing as they have advertised. I think I agree with almost all of the other features and pros mentioned in different sites.

I don't use the finger sensor nor the Bixby functionalities that everyone keeps complaining about. Frankly, I don't understand why I would need anything more than the Google assistant! Since I am talking about the unlocked version compare to other versions that are provided by carriers, buying this phone was a big concern for me in the sense that I wasn't sure that by using this phone, not having the extra software added by the carrier to the phone, I will have some issues regarding the functionality of the phone, e.g., texting, etc. However, so far, I have not seen any issues at all and everything is working great. What made me very happy was that upon setting up my phone for the first time, I did not have a single At&t app installed on my phone. As you might know, carrier phones contain a lot of extra apps provided by the carrier and there is no way to remove them.

So, they are taking space on your phone and you can't do anything about them. This is also true for some Samsung and Google apps. But I noticed that even the number of such apps on this phone is limited and not like before.

Before buying this phone, on the Best Buy's reviews page, I noticed a few 1/5 comments regarding this phone. Apparently, these folks were completely mad at Samsung because Samsung would provide updates every 3 months instead of every month for its unlocked phones. Personally, I'd rather receive updates later than other places so that in case there are any bugs in these updates, they would be detected and resolved. Google Music All Access Mp3 Player. Also, the more updates you get, the slower your phone gets in general and that is a policy that all companies pursuit.

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So, even if Samsung is still going to continue to deliver updates quarterly (I read in a few places that they are planning to deliver them monthly now), I really don't mind it and I definitely won't give a bad review to this phone just because of that! I think these folks should have been more fair towards these phones. Solid performance, beautiful design, the latest processor as of, Bluetooth 5.0! They fixed the problem that I had with the Galaxy S7 Edge that I often accidently touched the edges of the screen, it doesn't happen with the 'edges' of this screen anymore.

I have a Google Pixel XL and I'm going to switch for the Samsung Galaxy s8, not the S8+, because even with my big hands I have to stretch my hand to be able to reach for the fingerprint sensor of the S8+. The screen of the S8 is even bigger than the Google Pixel XL by 2% already and the total size of the phone is smaller than the Pixel XL.

In terms of the software update, it's slower to be released than for the Google Pixel XL, but it's faster than for the carrier phones, like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. You can't go wrong with this phone, in general terms, comparing all the features, pros and cons, it's the best in the market. Pros: -Design -Wireless Charging -Latest processor -Bluetooth 5.0 -Mobile HDR Premium technology -No problems (at least for me) in touching the edges of the screen accidently. -water/dust resistance IP68 -Good battery optimization -USB Type-C -headphones 3.5mm input -AKG earbuds included -Great quality camera -Beautiful display (image) -USB Type-C to USB adapter included -USB Type-C to USB adapter included -Pay safely virtually at any store with Samsung Pay (something that Apple Pay and Android Pay can't do) -Comes already with Android 7.0 Nougat -Expandable storage via MicroSD Card. Cons: -Comes with 64GB of internal memory with no other options with more storage other than through the MicroSD card -No unlimited storage on the cloud for pictures and videos (like Google Pixel and Pixel XL) -Fingerprint in one of the worst places possible.

-Sound not that great with only one speaker (not stereo). I'm rating 5 stars to counteract the carrier shills who tell you not to buy this phone. They are wrong. Anybody who tells you not to buy this because of 'updates' is a fool. The Unlocked phone is literally the best version, because it works everywhere, and you will never be stuck on a carrier with it.

You pick this phone, and you can use whichever carrier has the best service in your area. You won't be under contract, you won't have any obligations, and you get the best price.

Buy once, cry once, as they say. Not only that, but you get the phone as Samsung intended, with all features (Samsung Cloud, Caller ID, Device Maintenance) intact and zero carrier meddling. To recap, ignore anybody rating this zero stars, and go buy it so we get the Note 8 unlocked! - This will be an honest review from an honest customer - - - PRESENTATION: The Galaxy S8 comes in really nicely packaged, as for arriving at your home its encased in a cardboard box but the actual Galaxy S8 box is nicely placed in it with bubble wrap and a cushion to not damage the content.

The actual box that the phone comes in is really nice, displaying the 'S8' logo really nicely with its blue filling color, bonding with the black box beautifully. It really got me excited just pulling the box open, and seeing the phone right in front of my eyes.

Pulling out the phone you get several items and all of them are packaged beautifully. Truly does feel like a premium phone comparing it to several budget phone boxes.

CONTENTS: Comes with the Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ depending on your choice, comes with AKG headphones which are said to be a value of $100, now, I've heard people complaining that the AKG headphones aren't actually AKG. Let me clarify this, Samsung purchased AKG, but they have a seperate team of AKG workers who work on the headphones, technically its owned by Samsung and can be considered to be 'Samsung headphones', but they are still made by AKG, just owned by Samsung. Please use these headphones as they are GOOD. Use these, they sound great and have a nice tone of bass to it, they're comfortable and don't tangle like the rest! What also is included are several connectors, such as: - Charging Cable (5.0 Volts Per 2.0 AMPS) which are adaptive fast charging. - USB-C to USB-A cable - microUSB to USB-C adapter - USB-A to USB-C adapter They also come in with a SIM ejector pin which can be used to replace your SIM card and/or add an SD Card of your choice. They of course come with.user manuals that no one reads.

PHONE REVIEW: When you remove the phone from the box, you're automatically greeted with the cold, and glassy device. Its protected by a screen protector and a back protector which I recommend you leave on until you have a case on hand for it. When holding it, you feel its a lot more comfortable than holding the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7 edge versions, as the edge sides are a lot more rounder and suttle. I purchased the S8, not the S8 plus, worried that I wouldn't be able to use the finger print sensor, but it really wasn't an issue as I've held both and I can still use both. If you have the Midnight Black edition, you'll be able to see that the glass on it is a lot more finger print addict.

The Midnight Black version of the phone is a deeper black than the black editions of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7, and I love it. It's sexy, and mysterious at the same time.

Without a case of course. If you get the Midnight Black edition, the aluminum section of the phone where the headphone jack and speakers rest is colored black. If you purchase any other color, it comes in a reflective aluminum. Having it all black definitely looks amazing. The camera is definitely more flush in the case than its predecessors, and so is the fingerprint sensor. I was mindblown by the bezel-less design, even though very little of it is still present.

Overall, I love everything about the phone's exterior. Lovely color, and you get used to the fingerprint sensor. Camera is beautiful, with opitcal stabilization and lots of different camera options. There are also several ways to unlock your phone which I adore, you can use face recognition (not very protective), fingerprint sensor, pattern, pin, and my favorite, Iris Scanner. The Iris Scanner works well throughout the day and can be a little difficult in direct sunlight, works great at night though. If you drop your phone, the back is more likely to shatter first, while the screen stays a little more protective from the Gorilla Glass 5 which is on it. I still recommend you buy a case or a protector (can be a skin from ColorWare or DBRAND).

Phone runs on Android Nougat, which is quite nice and simplistic but I'll still stick with Nova Launcher (can be found in the playstore), as Nougat still has some work to finish off and polish. Bixby is your assistant which I honestly won't use as I'll stick with Google Assistant, and already comes preloaded so just by holding the virtual home button will activate Google Assistant. Always On Display is a great addition to the phone and I have it on all day, and the battery just drains little to no battery. Battery is a 3000 MaH battery, so not much of an improvement but still lasts you through the day!

I could go on, but the overall, the phone is great. It's fast, sleek, beautiful, and does the job.

I recommend this to anyone regardless of being an Apple user or not. Hope this review helped.

Most Kind Regards, Vito. When I saw the new coral blue S8 unlocked on sale I had to pick it up. I had the S7 which is not bad but I wanted an upgrade. I would gladly have bought the Note FE but that won't be sold in the US because it would hurt Note 8 sales amongst other reasons. I settled for this because I am not going to pay an arm and a leg for devices anymore. The price was right under $600 for a flagship with 64GB of storage, water resistance & dust resistance. I like the new Best Buy exclusive Coral Blue color over the traditional black, silver or gold color variants.

I was torn between this and the LG G6 which are very similar but in the end LG does not have Samsung Pay and no OLED screen. Due to this I went with the S8.

Coming from the S7 the change is design is a nice change of pace, the screen dimension aren't 16:9 ratio which makes nice for media content. The curved screen is new to me and I am not sure how to feel about it. USB C is awesome, wireless charging is standard and I'm glad that Samsung kept it. Storage was doubled to 64GB so no more 32GB of storage in 2017 it is a must with all the apps and constant updates.

The S8 is very slim and easy to drop even with a case on which I don't like coming from the S7 which was easier to grip due to it having minimal curves and rounded edges. The fingerprint sensor is in an odd place and takes some getting used to. I find that using my middle finger works best on this device due to how a normal individual would hold the device.

Bixby is pretty useful but not quite ready yet for full time virtual assistant duties. Bixby is a young AI that has a lot to learn, If I'm not mistaken it has replaced S Voice and is much more useful than S Voice. I look forward to seeing Bixby improve over time. I don't quite see the reason for the Bixby button, I wish it could be remapped for use with another app. Overall I am happy with the purchase of the S8, The S8 Plus was not option due to price and the dimensions of the device.

If you are considering purchasing a new device check out the S8. It is a heck of a deal for under $600. I love my Samsung Galaxy S8.

The phone is speedy with tasks, looks sleek with its curved edges, has GREAT battery life (if you set it to the mid level of battery saving, it can be on stand-by for two to three days!). My two dislike about the phone are that it has a built in battery like the iPhone, so you can't change it when the battery will eventually die and the PRICE. How come a phone can cost the same as a laptop computer? Granted we do most of our online tasks on mobile devices now, but $800?? I think someone needs to rethink the pricing of phones. I know everyone says it but this is the best phone I've ever had.

Nonton Video Naruto Vs Pain Bahasa Indonesia. Here's my issue, if you have family and friends that are all on iPhone life is gonna suck. You'll lose group chats and yes I deregistered from iMessage and it still happens. You'll lose a solid video chatting solution with FaceTime. Everyone who says just download Duo or Skype my answer to you is it's not a me issue it's everyone else. You have to convince others to download these apps. So anyway that's not a S8 issue, it's an Ecosystem Android/iOS issue, but some of you may be contemplating the switch like I did.

The S8 battery, screen, camera, and overall experience is phenomenal. You won't be disappointed in the phone if you don't care about the other issues mentioned above.

List • // – 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz • 2.5G 1xRTT/1x-Advanced - 800, 1900 MHz • / – 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz • - 1900 / 2000 MHz • 3G CDMA Rev. A - 800, 1900 MHz (select carrier models also support the 1700/2100 MHz band) • Rel. List • * GT-I9500 version: US 0.85 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body) EU 0.42 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body) • * GT-I9505 version: US 0.77 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) EU 0.28 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body) Website References The Samsung Galaxy S4 is an produced by and was first shown publicly on March 14, 2013 at Samsung Mobile Unpacked in. It is the successor to the which maintains a similar design, but with upgraded hardware and an increased focus on software features that take advantage of its hardware capabilities—such as the ability to detect when a finger is hovered over the screen, and expanded functionality. A hardware variant of the S4 became the first smartphone to support the emerging mobile network standard.

The S4 was made available in late April 2013 on 327 carriers in 155 countries. It became Samsung's fastest selling smartphone, with 20 million sold worldwide in the first two months, and 40 million in the first six months. While some users called all new Galaxy S4 features 'innovation', others called them or just gimmicks. Those features are, for example, Smart Pause, Smart Rotation, Smart Scroll, Air View, Air gesture, Story Album and Temperature and humidity sensors.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Specifications [ ] Hardware [ ] The Samsung Galaxy S4 uses a refined version of the hardware design introduced by the Samsung Galaxy, with a rounded, and a removable rear cover. It is slightly lighter and narrower than the Samsung Galaxy S III, with a length of 136.6 mm (5.38 in), a width of 69.8 mm (2.75 in), and a thickness of 7.9 mm (0.31 in). At the bottom of the device is a microphone and a port for data connections and charging; it also supports and 2.0. Near the top of the device are a front-facing camera,,, and, and a notification LED. In particular, the infrared sensor is used for the device's 'Air View' features.

A, secondary microphone and are located at the top. The S4 is widely available in black and white color finishes; in selected regions, Samsung also introduced versions in red, purple, pink, brown with gold trim, and light pink with gold trim. In late-January 2014, Samsung's Russian website briefly listed a new black model with a backing, similar to the. The S4's display is larger than its predecessor, with a 5-inch (130 mm), screen with a resolution of 441, and 3.

Unlike previous models, the S4 does not contain support, citing the increased use of online media outlets for content consumption on mobile devices. Galaxy S4 models use one of two processors, depending on the region and network compatibility.

The S4 version for North America, most of Europe, parts of Asia, and other countries contains 's, containing a quad-core 1.9 GHz CPU and an GPU. The chip also contains a modem which supports.

Other models include Samsung's system-on-chip with a. The CPU comprises a 1.6 GHz cluster and a 1.2 GHz quad-core cluster. The chip can dynamically switch between the two clusters of cores based on CPU usage; the chip switches to the A15 cores when more processing power is needed, and stays on the A7 cores to conserve energy on lighter loads.

Only one of the clusters is used at any particular moment, and software sees the processor as a single quad-core CPU. The SoC also contains an tri-core SGX 544 (GPU). Regional models of the S4 vary in support for LTE; for Exynos 5-based models, while the E300K/L/S versions support LTE, with the Cortex-A15 also clocked at 1.6 GHz. The GT-I9500 model does not. The S4 GT-I9505 includes a multiband LTE transceiver. On 24 June 2013, a variant supporting, the first commercially available device to do so, was announced for South Korea. The S4 comes with either 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage, which can be supplemented with up to an additional 64 GB with a card slot.

Unofficially, the S4 microSD card slot supports 128GB cards as well. The S4 contains a 2600 mAh, -enabled battery.

Software [ ]. S4 using TouchWiz on 'Jelly Bean' The S4 was originally released with Android 4.2.2 and Samsung's interface.

Features have been extended on the S4; the new 'Smart Scroll' feature can be used to scroll while looking at the screen by slightly tilting head or phone forward or backward, and 'Smart Pause' allows the video player to pause videos if the user is not looking at the screen. 'Air View' and 'Air Gestures' implement gestures and other functionality (such as previewing images or messages) by holding or swiping a hand or finger slightly above the screen, similarly to Samsung's Galaxy Note series, and adds a feature known as 'Quick Glance', which uses the proximity sensor to wake the phone so it can display notifications.

The 'Group Play' feature allows sharing of files between Galaxy phones, along with multiplayer games and music streaming between S4 phones. The S4 also introduces in the Android 4.3 update, a suite of features which implements a for enterprise environments that can co-exist with a user's 'personal' data. Knox incorporates use of the ARM extensions and security enhancements to the Android platform. The camera app implements numerous new features (some of which were first seen on the ), including an updated interface, and new modes such as 'Drama' (which composes a moving element from multiple shots into a single photo), 'Eraser' (which takes multiple shots and allows the user to remove unnecessary elements from a picture), 'Dual Shot' (which uses the front-facing camera for a effect), 'Sound and Shot' (which allows the user to record a voice clip alongside a photo), 'Animated Photo', and 'Story Album' among others.

The S4 also supports (HEVC), a next-generation. Other new pre-loaded apps include WatchOn (an that can utilize the S4's infrared transmitter to be a ), S Translator, the workout tracker S Health, Drive, S Memo,, and an app. The previous 'Hub' apps from past Samsung devices were replaced by a single Samsung Hub app, with access to music, e-books, and games that can be purchased by users. To take a screenshot, a user can simply swipe their hand from one end of the screen to the other end horizontally. Updates [ ] A minor update was released in June 2013, restoring the ability to move apps to the SD card, and adding support among other tweaks. In November 2013, Samsung began rolling out an update to Android 4.3 for the S4, notably adding the support needed for compatibility with the. However, Samsung halted the rollout following reports from Galaxy S III users that Samsung's version of 4.3 had caused instability and increased battery usage.

The rollout was resumed in December 2013. In February 2014, Samsung began rolling out an update to for the S4; the update adds user interface tweaks such as a camera shortcut on the corner of the lock screen, options for setting default launcher and text messaging applications, support for printing, and a new location settings menu for tracking and controlling the use of location tracking by apps. It also makes significant changes to the handling of secondary storage on the device for security reasons; applications' access to the SD card is restricted to designated, app-specific directories only, while full access to internal primary storage is still allowed.

Although this behavior has existed since Android 3.0 'Honeycomb', such as Samsung previously modified their distributions of Android to retain the previous behavior, allowing applications to have unlimited access to SD card contents. In January 2015, Samsung began rolling out an update to Android in Russia and India, an update which brings all the features of Lollipop, such as enhanced performance and lockscreen, including a refined interface with a flatter and geometric look, as seen on the Galaxy S5. Samsung paused the rollout soon after, when users reported major bugs. The rollout continued in March 2015 starting with unlocked models in the UK, Nordic and Baltic countries and has since then spread to several other countries. US (starting with AT&T and Sprint) and Canadian Samsung Galaxy S4 models received Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update in April 2015. Model variants [ ] Several different model variants of the S4 are sold, with most variants varying mainly in handling regional network types and bands. To prevent reselling, models of the S4 manufactured after July 2013 implement a system in certain regions, requiring that the first used on a European and North American model be from a carrier in that region.

Samsung stated that the lock would be removed once a local SIM card is used. SIM format for all variants is Micro-SIM, which can have one or two depending on model. The 'S-View Cover' accessory contains a window that can be used to display notifications and a clock At retail, the S4 is bundled with a cable,, and. The 'S-View Cover' accessory 'closes' the phone. When this cover is detected (by a ), the time and battery are displayed in this cover's window area. Reception [ ] Critical reception [ ] The S4 received many positive reviews, though some criticism. 's Tofel says he would recommend the S4 'without hesitation' and says that it's 'Samsung's defining phone'.

's Rowinski described the phone as a 'solid' and 'first-rate smartphone', but criticised Samsung's use of ', pre-loaded apps and features that you will likely never use'. 's McCraken says the S4 is a smartphone with everything; it has the biggest screen and the most built-in features. He wishes the S4 would mark the end of Samsung's plan to add too many new features with its flagship smartphones. Technology journalist described the S4 as 'a good phone, just not a great one'. Mossberg wrote: 'while I admire some of its features, overall, it isn’t a game-changer.' He criticized the software as 'especially weak' and 'often gimmicky, duplicative of standard Android apps, or, in some cases, only intermittently functional.'

He urged readers to 'consider the more polished-looking, and quite capable,, rather than defaulting to the latest Samsung.' Named the S4 as the top smartphone as of May 2013 due to its screen quality, multitasking support, and built-in IR blaster. Critics noted that about half of the internal storage on the S4's 16 GB model was taken up by its system software, using 1 GB more than the S III and leaving only 8.5 to 9.15 GB for the storage of other data, including downloaded apps (some of which cannot be moved to the SD card). Samsung initially stated that the space was required for the S4's new features, but following a report regarding the issue on the series, Samsung stated that it would review the possibility of optimising the S4's operating system to use less local drive space in a future update. Storage optimizations were brought in an update first released in June 2013, which frees 80 MB of internal storage and restores the ability to move apps to the device's microSD card.

Commercial reception [ ] The S4 reached 10 million pre-orders from retailers in the first two weeks after its announcement. In the United States, this prompted Samsung to announce that due to larger than expected demand, the roll out of devices on U.S. Carriers Sprint and T-Mobile would be slower than expected. The S4 sold 4 million in 4 days and 10 million in 27 days making it the then fastest selling smartphone in Samsung's history (this has been eclipsed by the ). The Galaxy S III sold 4 million units in 21 days, the took 55 days and the took 85 days.

Samsung shipped more than 20 million S4 smartphones by June 30, which is around 1.7 times faster than the Galaxy S III. As of October 23, 2013, Samsung has sold over 40 million S4 units six months after release. Battery problems and safety issues [ ]. This section relies too much on to. Please improve this section by adding. (August 2014) () A house in is alleged to have been set on fire by an S4 in July 2013, followed by a minor burnt S4 in. A minor fire was also reported in, in October 2013.

Some users of the phone have also reported swelling batteries and overheating; Samsung has offered affected customers new batteries free of charge. On December 2, 2013, Canadian Richard Wygand uploaded a YouTube video describing his phone combusting. The phone was plugged into AC power overnight; he woke up to the smell of smoke and burning matter. In the video, the power cord was shown to be severely burnt and showed warped damage to the power plug. Later in the video, Wygand describes how he attempted to get a replacement: We have a service provider; it’s here in Canada. Rogers [has] seen it, and they freaked out.

They even said, ‘You could send it in through us — it’ll take three weeks — or just go see Samsung.' The Samsung reps just said that they need video proof, and now we have to call it in. So we’re gonna upload this, send it to Samsung.

We’ll let you know how it goes. In his second video, uploaded a few days after the first one, Wygand states that in order to receive a replacement phone, Samsung allegedly asked him to sign a legal document requiring him to, remain silent about the agreement, and surrender any future claims against the company. It is unknown whether or not he signed the document, but his frustrations had been expressed in his video. In an interview with, Wygand said that since he posted the second video, no further response from Samsung was received. However, an official spokesman from Samsung told Mashable, 'Samsung takes the safety and security of our customers very seriously.

Our Samsung Canada team is in touch with the customer, and is investigating the issue.' In the companies which sold the S4 have varied in their reactions to claims by worried customers for replacement batteries under the., for example, have simply refunded part of the purchase price to allow for the cost of a replacement battery. However insist that the complete phone, with the faulty battery, be returned to them so that they in turn can send it to to consider the claim. See also [ ] • • • References [ ].