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Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

ngabo — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:19:04 GMT

I currently have the iPhone 5s, and seeing the iPhones, I've decided to switch back to android. Been looking at the essential phone and the S8, but not sure which one to get. I really like the design of the essential, but its a first generation product from a new company. The S8 has a bunch of extra features but it seems very fragile and samsung phones has a reputation of slowing down over time.

What do you guys think?

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

will13am — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:59:24 GMT

Both are out of my price range, but if I had to choose, I would go for the new guy on the block. I have never really been a Samsung fan.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

xCameron94x — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:14:41 GMT

I'd also go with the essential phone. Samsung has way too much bloat ware on their phones ( 1 samsung app for every google app), they are painfully slow with updates. However a big plus with the s8 is the water resistance. Wireless charging is nothing too speical, because its slower charging compared to the quick charge.

The essential phone has "stock android", so updates should happen quickly, probably shortly after google, made from the creator of android, and is all around nice looking with the edge to edge display

But both are expensive phones

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

mimmo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:35:01 GMT

What do you use your phone for other than calling 🙂

Based on those factors I would make my decision.

I personally (don't know much about them) would not spend the money on either. I would rather get last years model of something and save my money. I just bought a moto z play(used) for $260, and could not be happier, loving the long battery life. Just need to find the speaker mod before I head for vacation.

In the end it's up to you on which device makes you happiest.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

ngabo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:36:52 GMT

I'm a university student, so I mostly use my phone for reddit/imgur, social media and sometimes some video watching. 😛

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

mimmo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:40:05 GMT

@ngabo wrote:
I'm a university student, so I mostly use my phone for reddit/imgur, social media and sometimes some video watching. 😛

So screen size and battery life are important don't want to run out of battery during economics 101 😀

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

xCameron94x — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:40:31 GMT

are you sure you want to be spending that much on a phone

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

ngabo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:43:47 GMT

Yeah exactly! I heard the battery life on the essential phone is very good, but what do you think?

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

ngabo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:44:43 GMT

My workplace reimburses us for cellphone, so the cost is not too much of an issue. 😛

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

xCameron94x — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:47:01 GMT

@ngabo wrote:
My workplace reimburses us for cellphone, so the cost is not too much of an issue. 😛

I wouldnt complain about that then!

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

mimmo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:50:42 GMT

Not sure how upto date this list is or accurate but could give you a starting point:

https://www.cnet.com/news/smartphones-best-long-battery-life/

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

stonechucker — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:19:58 GMT

Hmmm... I'm still thinking about the ZTE Axon 7, when I'm ready to replace my Nexus 5.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

MoreYummy — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:40:31 GMT

There is axon 8 coming out soon. @stonechucker

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

CalvinW — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:42:06 GMT

The essential phone is exclusive to Telus in Canada, so that was a no go for me. Always prefer to get phones unlocked

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

ngabo — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:42:44 GMT

You can buy it unlocked at a telus store.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

pakmode — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:40:28 GMT

^ this.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

CalvinW — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:36:23 GMT

I mean unlocked straight from the company itself, so I can avoid paying the carrier premium price as well

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

will13am — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:48:34 GMT

It won't be long, all phones sold in Canada will be unlocked.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

Grampa — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:02:49 GMT

What carrier premium? Samsung protects the carrier's price and does not under cut the carriers. The S8 is $1035 from Samsung Canada direct or $1035 full price from Koodo for example.

Re: Essential Phone vs Samsung s8

srlawren — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 00:24:24 GMT

@ngabo The reviews on the Essential are pretty lack-luster. [In particular, the camera performance is apparently less than average] Honestly, for the price, I think you can do better. If you can wait a few weeks, I'd consider picking up an LG V30 instead. That thing is a major beast and on my radar for sure. I'd pick it over the S8 or Essential any day of the week. Also the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are being announced Oct 4th. Honestly, if you're not in desperate need of a new phone, I'd wait a few weeks and choose between a V30 and a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL instead, at the price points you're talking about.