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
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.
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
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. :)
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
@@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
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 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
@@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.
@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
@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
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.
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.
@@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.
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. =)
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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...
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
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.
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)
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
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.
@@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
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
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.
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
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.
I bought my S8 when it came out. It was and is still an amazing phone. Unfortunatly i lost it recently, so I have to get new phone, but S8 was amazing and hold a special place in my heart.
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!
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
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.
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 🥰
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
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 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
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.
now most smart phones have thin bezels and hole punch cameras except for the iPhone that still has a notch but back then most phones had thick bezels on both the top and bottom but thin bezels on the sides
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.
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
@@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?
I actually think that most of these older Samsung phones, even the S7 to some extent, can be completely rejuvenated with a custom ROM. The hardware on the S8 and the aforementioned S7 is pretty similar, and they both have gorgeous displays and tons of features. They're all just being held back by their garbage no-good software support. I'd imagine this being a pretty sensible decision if you need good hardware at a cheap price.
I've been using my S8+ for 2 years now and never had an issue with accidental touches. Also also, Install GCam if you want to breathe new life to the camera's performance but hey, for me, it still take good shots even with the stock camera app.
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
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
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
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.
I bought one a few months ago. Software is outdated but not bad. Amazing screen. Hardware is still more than capable. Camera is decent, not bad but not stellar. It works for me and with battery replacement, capacity is back to 100. Will be holding on to this thing for awhile.
Yep still got my S8+. Still happy, even with a loss of battery power. Still get about 8-10 hours with medium usage. But thinking of getting a 2020 galaxy note ultra by end of year.
Just upgraded to Galaxy S21 from S8. So glad to have found this video. In the hand, the S8 feels more premium and is impressive. My S8s battery was horrific at some point but randomly improved which allowed me to keep going a few more years. I had horrible burn in as well and the screen coating was essentially gone so every touch left a streak. I was shocked how unimpressed I was by the S21 compared to S8. So he's right to say that if you have a usable S8, an upgrade isn't entirely necessary. On S21, I'm not particularly impressed with the camera although it is of course better than the S8. It just isn't as smooth to use as on iphone. The battery for the first few days was really bad but got quite good after a bit. The screen colors looked odd to me for a while.. Kinda low contrast. Perhaps the burn in from the S8 affected my brain 😏 I'm used to the new screen now and it's fine. The speed, just as a new flagship should be, is shockingly great. Especially with the higher refresh rate. Fingerprint reader was not working well for a while. It seems to have improved with an update or I learned to get it right? And the biggest surprise was the improvement in speaker capability. Took forever to remove all the extra garbage that comes along with a Samsung phone and make it feel fresh. That was most upsetting of all. But now all is well. Happy about the speed, super fast charging, and having some of the perks of Android 11. I had no idea that automatic dark and light mode would be so appreciated!
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.
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
@@UnipornFrumm oh I'm sure you don't, that's not how I meant it. It's just that the last year was quite painful with the s8 from time to time. I hope they don't screw up s22 ultra since s21 is gorgeous
I used to upgrade every year. I haven't upgraded since my S8 in 2017. It still works perfectly, looks great. Too be fair I'm tech savvy and used to sell, diagnose, and repair, cellphones as well as other electronics, so I may know more about optimizing and maintaining it. Still running on same battery. Holds charge with my level of use for a few days. The camera's pro mode is amazing. I use it to take photos of stars. True, The auto mode is not great for lowlight. Though higher megapixel , It wasn't as nice as the Carl Zeiss Camera in the Nokia 928 Windows Phone released 4 years prior that I also owned. The camera does have burst mode but my nieces move too fast indoors to catch more than a blur on the S8, Something the 928 managed flawlessly. It also has built in wireless charging, which saves you from needing to replace a damaged cable or charge port. I don't experience any lag during use and like he said it's water resistant. The only thing that bugged me a bit at time of purchase was that it didn't have expandable memory. In the end it didn't matter because I could easily transfer my photos to my pc once a year. Built in Bluetooth, NFC, mobile hotspot, tethering, & wifi calling. Easily connect to car stereo, headset, wireless payment etc. My first smartphone was the Iphone 4s (I dropped this in Iced Tea and killed it), Then the Galaxy S4 & Nokia 928 for work, Followed by this. Don't regret buying it.
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.)
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
I had the A8 which I chose over the S8 (no curved screen, better battery, no BIXBY button). A great phone actually, but the internal of 32GB kept filling up. My external 128 was mostly music and photos so little room there. Gave it to my wife and now have 128GB SE20 FE. She loves the A8, yes it's stuck on Android 9, but security updates keep coming.
I still use an S8+ and my wife uses an S8. We both agree that it still feels like a modern phone and never lets us down unless you let the internal memory fill up too much. Other then that it still works great as a daily driver.
I love mine. Don't want to upgrade, but the battery is really struggling. I am a fan of the edge curves and the size is just right. Have had a Galaxy since the very 1st one and had decided on the S21 ultra until I saw how big it is and am in two minds now. Wish Samsung had the same specs in a smaller model.
Man I’ll never forget when I from my s7 to this. Talk about upgrade??? Mannnnn this phone was on another level. The build design and display smh epic! The smoothness and everything. It was just all new and fresh
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.
I'm using S8+ since its launch. Only now upgrading to Z flip 3. From my experience I would say its much better than most mid range phones overall as it was built as a flagship there's no cost cutting in it, the screen can compete with even today's flagship S21 Ultra(which you will never find on mid range phones) and camera is awesome as well still great for Instagram. I had Issues with s4 after 3-4 years in terms of software but I don't notice such thing on my S8 at all, I'd say it will still work great for more than 2 years. If you are looking at mid range price, S8 is an awesome deal too!.
I've had my S8 for over 3 years. Battery still lasts all day with no problem. It also has the burn in imprint of the keyboard but you don't see it when looking at pictures or watching videos, so it doesn't bother me any. I cracked the screen a few months ago, but it's still working fine, and I'm too cheap to spend the amount of money it would take to upgrade to something I like better. I've repaired older cell phones; this one's a bit more intimidating, but I might just take a shot at replacing the screen myself
@@starrysunny5537 i was so keen to buy the oneplus 9 pro because it's a duel sim and I have hated samsung for the screen burn issue. What a flop that was having my hope's up on a oneplus 9 pro its overpriced and having so many issues :( It also seems that the snapdragon 888 is an issue with all manufacturers branded phones are overheating and the other processor the s21 has isnt that crash hot either.
I watched this video on S8, I still use it. I do own a Google Pixel 4a that was bought few days ago, in my opinion if you want to buy an Android phone go for Samsung.
bought my S8 2017 around when it came out spent so much money on it I remember telling myself that this phone better last me for life 😂 its still my phone to this day only had 2 screen replacements and 1 battery replacement during the 4 years I've had it and functionality wise still works great, the only thing that's kind of annoying is it doesn't seem like I'm getting security patches all that frequently anymore but honestly I can't see myself upgrading until the software on this phone is so out of date that it just doesn't work properly anymore or security becomes a risk.. other than that will stay loyal to this phone
Happy S8 user here. I have no plans to upgrade to a newer phone for at least a few years anyway. It still performs well with any task I use it for. Fortunately, I do not have screen burn in as I am not constantly looking at it like most people do and also probably because it has always lived in Samsung's Galaxy S8 LED Wallet Case so when the case is closed, the AMOLED screen is completely off. Also, I still get a full day's usage out of my S8's rather small capacity battery, probably because I am not constantly looking at it like most people do as most people, these days, live on their phones.. I bought it new and will never again pay that much for a mobile phone so if and when I upgrade, it will most likely be to a used S10.
That's the only bad thing about my phone. It's got a minor screen burnt but I'm not all about phones I can still call and text And use my favorite apps lol
I'm finally moving away from my cracked S8 that I used every day until now. It now has a battery that I wouldn't trust as far as I would throw it. I couldn't even trust my battery to last 3 hours by the end. Just bought my first iPhone, the 13 Pro. Looking forward to the phenomenal camera, fantastic new battery, and cheapest official battery replacement in the market.
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.
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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.
@@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
@@ggsoloplayer Really? Isn’t iOS 12 a lot better than 11?
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.
S8 users where you guys at?
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@@mullebulle8440 Here!
Geez can't believe it's 2021 2017 feels like yesterday
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
So is the forgotten Pangolin Love no one talks about neither cares about like the fidget spinner.
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it hadn't felt like it had been that long
wow I thought it was still 2005
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.
@There is no Way to change the World oh for real I thought time travelers were hooking us up...
@There is no Way to change the World like a device that lets you access to entire collective of human knowledge from anywhere
Expect the software support
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i prefer the S7, as it has real buttons at the bottom. i hate buttons which are in the software.
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. :)
i'm sorry for your father
This turned sad. R.i.p your dad
My condolences
can feel the mood bro im sorry
May your father rest in peace! I also use the s9+ and love it!
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
I still have the same case since i bought it almost 2 years ago send me some cases 🤣🤣
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 Do you have S8+?
@@lesho no :( S8
@@ditmarsmakaj8778 I'd send you, but tough luck 😳
Ditto 👍👍🤗
I still have, use, and love my S8+.
but too bad does have android 10 I have the same issue with my a8 2018
btw the a8 2018 isn't as good as the s8 and it doesn't hold up as well
@@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
@@keshavthapliyal6437 I feel bad for you
On my s8 right now, damn good phone
Bought s8 in 2017 still no scratches no bugs works perfectly. I love it!
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.
how is the battery mine battery doesnt last very long. I bought in 2018
@@pranishlama4388 Battery on mine lasts about a full day.
@@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
@@MortenM80 I switched to xiamo Redmi note 10 pro a month ago brilliant battery
It was a revolutionary phone! One of the best phones I ever had...
With the key word being "had". Lets be honest here the battery life sucked on it
@@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.
@@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.
@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
@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
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.
"the camera is awful"? Omg, this camera is even better than most 2021 phones, even some flagships
Every non 2021 camera to him is awful haha
no
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.
@@propersod2390 just install g cam you'll get night mode, pretty good portret mode..
@@andrijanikolic5428 I did and it wasn't really good lmao
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!
How do you check the capacity
@@samo6083 I just downloaded a battery app that shows health and capacity.
@@StarSunYT what's the name plz?
@@samo6083 accubattery
How often do you charge it? Do you charge it up to 100%m
I still have a Galaxy S8. I've had this phone since it was released.
How is the battery?
@@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.
@@enigma4725 gotcha and happy valentine's
@@coolstuffaboutlife Same for you
Same! Watching this now on my S8 😅💙
I had one till December last year. I upgraded to S20 5G and gave the S8 to my daughter. She loves it.
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. =)
Same here i am hoping i can use it until the S25 :)
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
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.
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.
Gg
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.
@@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.
@@rohanthakre5701 S10 is the best man.
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...
Idem anche io. Lo cambiereste per l's22?
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
Actually, the Iris Scanner is really super secure, and the camera still takes good pictures and video to this day.
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.
The Iris scanner is the one I use most often, since the fingerprint reader doesn't seem to remember me.
Plus it works when you have a mask on
@@werneric your is broken mine does it quickly
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)
Any phone in 2021 would be a huge upgrade
This is literally the phone I'm using now
me too
Why change it right? I've got one too, and it is incredible!
@@eric_bee yeah it is a great phone the display is amazing 👏
@Hanse Rickenbacker the s8
Same
So, the fingerprint sensor never gave me an issue as far as placement and I need my headphone jack🤷🏾♀️
EXACTLY! I just love the headphone jack. I have wireless headphones but I prefer wired
Me too. My only complaint with all the new models is the head phone Jack removal.
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
@@neiliewheeliebin link to it pls
@@Blue-jn1ph it's the EE-UC10JUWEGWW
watching your great review on my s8, working like a beast after 4 years💪, if it ain't broken why change it
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.
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! 💜
Watching this video to see if what I'm holding in my hand is still good😭
Same here hhh
I feel you brother
Im trying to find out if mines an "edge" if i have the blue light light up around the phone is it an edge?
@@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
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
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.
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
i miss the ability to use the rear scanner to bring down notifications
Fax
Same here. Using s21 and I'm always reaching for that rear scanner to pull down notifications
@@melvinelopez84 Use One Hand Operation - it's a Samsung app for shortcuts and gestures.
Get a Google pixel lol
You can use the fingerprint sensor to pull down notifications. You just have to enable it in the settings
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.
Can be easily fixed
I have this phone it's very slow and apps crash alot
Bruh
Why not buy her a new phone
How was the switch from oled to lcd ?
Remember that the snapdragon versions can’t use custom roms :(
You're absolutely right, locked bootloader. Very frustrating, there might be a way to get around it but I'm not sure.
so the exynos one can ?
also no rom support anymore, last linege os update was in 2017 and is on android 7.1
@@91Tech does MediaTek allow custom roms
The Samsung galaxy alpha does the opposite of that
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.
what was the battery life like
I bought my S8 when it came out. It was and is still an amazing phone. Unfortunatly i lost it recently, so I have to get new phone, but S8 was amazing and hold a special place in my heart.
Real talk, mine broke yesterday.. RIP
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!
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
I have an iPhone 7 and an s8 but my s8 is performing worse than my iPhone now and it annoys me
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.
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 🥰
I better use iris scanner than the fingerprint
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
I'm using it and still satisfied with it🍂
Just replaced my Battery for $60. Good for another 3 years 👍
Is that expensive in your country?
@@o.a.j.8168 meh, the batteries are $10 but usually $50-$60 for a repair that takes 20-30 minutes
@Seth In a Mug what do you mean
@@Striker50_ why didn't you just sell it and use the additional 60$ for an upgrade?
@@vash7126 I would rather keep my phone as a backup and as storage for my memories than sell it for $200 max
As a S8 user to this day, mine is absolutely amazing and is still running almost like new, I've had it since launch
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
it can be fixed I guess
@@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
ive been using the s8 for about 4 years and i'll continue to buy it to this day. i fuckin love this phone
Bought mine last year and I love it, it works flawlessly and I really don't care about the updates.
My friend just got a samsung galaxy s8 recently as a hand me down phone and he loves it!!!!
Best phone I've ever had since brand new 2017 still using it and still loving it
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.
I had the same upgrade about six months ago.
My son is still rocking my old s8 🤙🏻
@@6peste9 nice. Now almost a year in, I still love the phone. Haven't cared for the battery life much lately though.
My s8 lasts 8 hrs screen on time-
@@RealestUVONGO I've never seen one go that long.
@Weatheronthe8s idk it just did
i remember 2017 like it was last week. wow times have changed
now most smart phones have thin bezels and hole punch cameras except for the iPhone that still has a notch but back then most phones had thick bezels on both the top and bottom but thin bezels on the sides
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.
I have this phone, I have the s10e as well, the s8 is still fantastic for watching videos on to this day.
Just bought an s10e. He'll of a phone but something about my a
S8 I miss
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
Yes you are
@@johnm3907 lol
Downloading GCam drastically improves the camera
Definitely helps and you get a proper portrait mode which is awesome.
The native camera is nice too, in special the pro mode is awesome if you know how to use it well
Bro can u plz send the link on play store there is alot of GCam
@@zainabbasi4538 go to website
Gcam link plesse
love my S8, just replaced the charging Jack and battery (using CZcams vids). now good as new...
I haven’t asked in a while, but how are you doing Josh? Also great review from what I see so far!
Doing great, thanks for asking! Busy with the puppy haha. Hope you have a great weekend!
@@91Tech Good to hear! You too!
@@91Tech it’s the weekend rn in my time zone but I hope you have a good one!
Lol
@@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?
I actually think that most of these older Samsung phones, even the S7 to some extent, can be completely rejuvenated with a custom ROM. The hardware on the S8 and the aforementioned S7 is pretty similar, and they both have gorgeous displays and tons of features. They're all just being held back by their garbage no-good software support. I'd imagine this being a pretty sensible decision if you need good hardware at a cheap price.
I've been using my S8+ for 2 years now and never had an issue with accidental touches. Also also, Install GCam if you want to breathe new life to the camera's performance but hey, for me, it still take good shots even with the stock camera app.
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
Both cops and spyware producers..
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
Yeah lol
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
So?
Hardware matters not software
@mark Stokley , Good choice . that 11 pro max , you can expect to have system ios updates at least till 2026 , if not longer
Still using it, still loving it. It can keep up and still run like a beast in 2021.
I have S8 and this is amazing phone! Good size so its perfect to my small hands and works really good.
Still using this..Works like a beast..4 years and more to go..no plans to upgrade in near time😌
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.
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.
@@acidko512 i was 17 when i got my s9+ and now i am 20 and still have it :)
I still feel that no phone has beats it's design and it's feeling on hand
Watching this on my snapdragon S8 and i still love it. Ill always love the display
I bought one a few months ago. Software is outdated but not bad. Amazing screen. Hardware is still more than capable. Camera is decent, not bad but not stellar. It works for me and with battery replacement, capacity is back to 100. Will be holding on to this thing for awhile.
I highly recommend you to wings_kai1 on instagram he help me recover mine and didn’t charge much.
Watching on my S8. Best phone I had so far. 3 years and fighting!!!
Yep still got my S8+. Still happy, even with a loss of battery power. Still get about 8-10 hours with medium usage. But thinking of getting a 2020 galaxy note ultra by end of year.
Just upgraded to Galaxy S21 from S8. So glad to have found this video. In the hand, the S8 feels more premium and is impressive.
My S8s battery was horrific at some point but randomly improved which allowed me to keep going a few more years. I had horrible burn in as well and the screen coating was essentially gone so every touch left a streak.
I was shocked how unimpressed I was by the S21 compared to S8. So he's right to say that if you have a usable S8, an upgrade isn't entirely necessary.
On S21, I'm not particularly impressed with the camera although it is of course better than the S8. It just isn't as smooth to use as on iphone.
The battery for the first few days was really bad but got quite good after a bit.
The screen colors looked odd to me for a while.. Kinda low contrast. Perhaps the burn in from the S8 affected my brain 😏 I'm used to the new screen now and it's fine.
The speed, just as a new flagship should be, is shockingly great. Especially with the higher refresh rate.
Fingerprint reader was not working well for a while. It seems to have improved with an update or I learned to get it right?
And the biggest surprise was the improvement in speaker capability.
Took forever to remove all the extra garbage that comes along with a Samsung phone and make it feel fresh. That was most upsetting of all.
But now all is well. Happy about the speed, super fast charging, and having some of the perks of Android 11. I had no idea that automatic dark and light mode would be so appreciated!
I might actually get one soon so I'm lucky to see this.
I was stuck with a J7 for at least 3 years and buying a refurbished s8 feels incredible.
I am also planning on buying a new refurbished s8. But I am scared that of getting scammed or something. Can you tell me how is your s8 now ?
@@Kakarot7314 It's still bangin
Im getting this phone next week. This will be my official 1st galaxy phone. I dont care how old it is, it still looks great to me
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.
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
My mother is still using her s8 and its in really good condition.
Can u do a video on the 1st gen iphone SE
I've been wanting to buy a new phone for some time now but my S8+ isn't giving up on me just yet. Still not worth it to replace 😍
I also had the s8 and upgeaded to s21 ultra and once you use it you really feel the diference and wont be able to go back to the s8
@@UnipornFrumm I had a bit more patience and right now I'm waiting for the s22 ultra to come out with my s8 haha
@@werneric eh,i dont regret buyng the s21 ultra,its pretty good,feels like a different era compared to the s8
@@UnipornFrumm oh I'm sure you don't, that's not how I meant it. It's just that the last year was quite painful with the s8 from time to time.
I hope they don't screw up s22 ultra since s21 is gorgeous
I used to upgrade every year. I haven't upgraded since my S8 in 2017. It still works perfectly, looks great. Too be fair I'm tech savvy and used to sell, diagnose, and repair, cellphones as well as other electronics, so I may know more about optimizing and maintaining it. Still running on same battery. Holds charge with my level of use for a few days. The camera's pro mode is amazing. I use it to take photos of stars. True, The auto mode is not great for lowlight. Though higher megapixel , It wasn't as nice as the Carl Zeiss Camera in the Nokia 928 Windows Phone released 4 years prior that I also owned. The camera does have burst mode but my nieces move too fast indoors to catch more than a blur on the S8, Something the 928 managed flawlessly. It also has built in wireless charging, which saves you from needing to replace a damaged cable or charge port. I don't experience any lag during use and like he said it's water resistant. The only thing that bugged me a bit at time of purchase was that it didn't have expandable memory. In the end it didn't matter because I could easily transfer my photos to my pc once a year. Built in Bluetooth, NFC, mobile hotspot, tethering, & wifi calling. Easily connect to car stereo, headset, wireless payment etc. My first smartphone was the Iphone 4s (I dropped this in Iced Tea and killed it), Then the Galaxy S4 & Nokia 928 for work, Followed by this. Don't regret buying it.
I still have the S8+ and still love it. It runs great and is still like new!!
Yes, watching this on my samsung s8+. aged very well ❤
Changed the battery. Its the perfect spare phone. Great video btw!
I still use my s8, except the battery everything else is ok.. I should replace the battery definitely.
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.)
Yep me too I have the same issue with the battery
I bought a refurbished S8 plus on Ebay in 2018 and it still works great!
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
I had the A8 which I chose over the S8 (no curved screen, better battery, no BIXBY button). A great phone actually, but the internal of 32GB kept filling up. My external 128 was mostly music and photos so little room there. Gave it to my wife and now have 128GB SE20 FE. She loves the A8, yes it's stuck on Android 9, but security updates keep coming.
Still In 2021 very few phones have 1440p screen. S8 was way ahead of its Time. Samsung put everything they got into this phone.
Wish I could still use this phone again, used it for 4 months then lost it,can't Afford one
I still use an S8+ and my wife uses an S8. We both agree that it still feels like a modern phone and never lets us down unless you let the internal memory fill up too much. Other then that it still works great as a daily driver.
What happens if you let the internal memory fill up too much?
@@HtheKing It will start to freeze up a lot. won't let you send and receive texts or open up most apps
S8 Samsung's best curved screen compact phone. For apple I like the 1st se and xs
I love mine. Don't want to upgrade, but the battery is really struggling. I am a fan of the edge curves and the size is just right. Have had a Galaxy since the very 1st one and had decided on the S21 ultra until I saw how big it is and am in two minds now. Wish Samsung had the same specs in a smaller model.
Man I’ll never forget when I from my s7 to this. Talk about upgrade??? Mannnnn this phone was on another level. The build design and display smh epic! The smoothness and everything. It was just all new and fresh
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.
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
Dex is an op and underrated feature.
dex needs display aspect help since my monitor can't
I like how honest is this guy. Keep it up!
I'm using S8+ since its launch. Only now upgrading to Z flip 3. From my experience I would say its much better than most mid range phones overall as it was built as a flagship there's no cost cutting in it, the screen can compete with even today's flagship S21 Ultra(which you will never find on mid range phones) and camera is awesome as well still great for Instagram. I had Issues with s4 after 3-4 years in terms of software but I don't notice such thing on my S8 at all, I'd say it will still work great for more than 2 years. If you are looking at mid range price, S8 is an awesome deal too!.
I've had my S8 for over 3 years. Battery still lasts all day with no problem. It also has the burn in imprint of the keyboard but you don't see it when looking at pictures or watching videos, so it doesn't bother me any. I cracked the screen a few months ago, but it's still working fine, and I'm too cheap to spend the amount of money it would take to upgrade to something I like better.
I've repaired older cell phones; this one's a bit more intimidating, but I might just take a shot at replacing the screen myself
I always love that music intro...
Is dankpods a good channel
it was super expensive, didnt age well, snapdragon version has locked bootloader to, kinda sad since its a beautiful phone
I'm still using the S8 Plus. I'll be upgrading to the S22 next year.
Very wise you are. Avoiding S21 is a smart move
Waiting for s22 to get released, so that I can afford s21
@@starrysunny5537 i was so keen to buy the oneplus 9 pro because it's a duel sim and I have hated samsung for the screen burn issue. What a flop that was having my hope's up on a oneplus 9 pro its overpriced and having so many issues :(
It also seems that the snapdragon 888 is an issue with all manufacturers branded phones are overheating and the other processor the s21 has isnt that crash hot either.
I had an A21 for a while. Just bought a S8 refurb this past summer. Feels like a massive upgrade.
I watched this video on S8, I still use it. I do own a Google Pixel 4a that was bought few days ago, in my opinion if you want to buy an Android phone go for Samsung.
bought my S8 2017 around when it came out spent so much money on it I remember telling myself that this phone better last me for life 😂 its still my phone to this day only had 2 screen replacements and 1 battery replacement during the 4 years I've had it and functionality wise still works great, the only thing that's kind of annoying is it doesn't seem like I'm getting security patches all that frequently anymore but honestly I can't see myself upgrading until the software on this phone is so out of date that it just doesn't work properly anymore or security becomes a risk.. other than that will stay loyal to this phone
I still enjoying it. It never disappoint.
You don't Have lcd burn in?
Mine just broke on me today. Keeps turning on and off nonstop...looks like I’m in the market for a new phone
Me too. I think the S20 FE is a good upgrade
Happy S8 user here. I have no plans to upgrade to a newer phone for at least a few years anyway.
It still performs well with any task I use it for. Fortunately, I do not have screen burn in as I am not
constantly looking at it like most people do and also probably because it has always lived in Samsung's
Galaxy S8 LED Wallet Case so when the case is closed, the AMOLED screen is completely off.
Also, I still get a full day's usage out of my S8's rather small capacity battery, probably because I am not
constantly looking at it like most people do as most people, these days, live on their phones..
I bought it new and will never again pay that much for a mobile phone so if and when I upgrade, it will
most likely be to a used S10.
That's the only bad thing about my phone.
It's got a minor screen burnt but I'm not all about phones
I can still call and text
And use my favorite apps lol
I'm finally moving away from my cracked S8 that I used every day until now. It now has a battery that I wouldn't trust as far as I would throw it. I couldn't even trust my battery to last 3 hours by the end.
Just bought my first iPhone, the 13 Pro. Looking forward to the phenomenal camera, fantastic new battery, and cheapest official battery replacement in the market.
I did the opposite and went to android. I love it!