Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017)
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Excellent – Purchase this because it is cheap. The camera was better than expected. At first, the battery can last for 3 days, but now, I have to charge at least once a day. Not sure if there's any difference between local and import quality. Show details · 1
Annoying – I chose the Samsung Galaxy 8 because they have a history of being great phones, have the Telstra Blue Tick for phone range, and have a shuffle function in the music player. And in the basics, it does all that. I'm having issue with the cosmetic parts. The curved screen hurts my eyes. I find that I cannot read off the curved screen for more than… Read more
10 minutes at a time. I've never had this issue with a flat screen. It keeps asking me to log into a Samsung account and other pre-installed apps - which I have no intention of doing. The phone also keeps complaining that there is no internet connection. It is up to me when I turn on my internet connection. Especially when I don't have a large allowance, I don't want to waste it on advertising while playing Solitare, or having GPS tracking locate me 24/7. With the new update, they chose to change the program icons. Ok they're pretty, somewhat functional. But the icon for Gallery is now similar enough to the Settings icon that my husband with glasses is having to double check every single time. Another irritation happens every single time I open Contacts or Messages. There is a big empty space that takes up more than half of the page, before the messages or contacts start. True, it disappears when you scroll upwards. But why is it even there in the first place?
I don't care about fancy squiggles and curves. I want the functionality and range of the Galaxy S1 back.
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Great phone but screen cracks too easily – I've owned this phone for about 2 years. Overall I've been very happy - I got the dual sim version in the larger + size. Camera is really good, looks sleek (love the look of iPhones but not the system nor price). I use my phone a lot, mainly for social media and not so much for calls but the call quality is great, no issues like others have… Read more
experienced with the OnePlus 3T and some of the cheaper Motorola models. Apps are responsive and system is fast enough to run everything smoothly.
I have one gripe though, and this would probably prevent me from recommending it to others: the screen is fragile and chips/cracks easily. This is my 4th smartphone and I've never broken a screen before. This time I've broken not only the back but front panel and now the corner is starting to chip away. Disappointing, I hope this is something Samsung address with future models, but I guess it may also just be a consequence of the curved screen (in which case the regular screen may be preferable).
Solid phone that will last you for years to come! – The last Samsung phone I used was the Note 2 and then I started trying out a bunch of different brands. After many years, I returned back to Samsung and it was one of the best decisions I have made. Over the years, Samsung have continually innovated on their products trying to bring the BEST to their customers. S8 has a solid camera (front… Read more
camera is a bit fake though), good size (easy to hold on one hand or have small hands in general), barely any lag, and beautiful to look at.
The downsides would be the battery is not the best. With Note 7 exploding, Samsung around that time was more conservative with their battery decisions. It could have been engineered with a slightly larger battery. It does last me through the day if I charge during work hours, but it would be nice if it was just a bit better.
The curved edges are beautiful, but it is VERY hard to find a good screen protector. As a result, I haven't used one since my second month. After almost 1 year and a half of use, it does have some fine scratches on the screen which is painful to see, but hard to notice.
Samsung Galaxy Phone FAN !! – Wife and I are very happy with our Samsung Galaxy phone journey, starting with S4, S6 and now S8.. May I talk about 1 incident that has left us completely amazed.. 2 weeks ago I dropped my car headon into a roadside ditch that happened to be full of muddy water.. My S8 phone landed in the passenger footwell and ended up under 70+cm of muddy… Read more
water.. The water flooded to above the dashboard.. due to heavy rain we were unable to retrieve the car until next day, resulting in my S8 being under muddy water for some 14.5 hours My wife wiped the phone clean and put it down and we talked about getting another S8 or maybe the S10 under a new phone plan... THEN my phone rang and I have used it every day since... I am completely amazed, stunned, grateful that I didn't lose all my info, contacts etc AND I still have my beautiful phone !!!! Gotta buy a new cover tho.. Sadly my S6 drowned in the same accident.. My Wife's S8 also took a lot of rainfall and still works great..
NO WAY will we be swapping from Samsung Phones...
Cheers, Vince
Positive reviews
Great Phone – Great phone that can accept a memory card Can play whatever I want and not get issues with media players Good with home automation Good range of apps to choose from Great battery and charging times Show details
Good basic phone to use – Good camera love natural shoot from it. Battery is not good after two years . Terrible but u already make good use for at leaset two year. Broken screen - cost $300 to fix. While the cost of purchase new phone now is $450. So keep the phone protected with $10 case. On the other hand. When they change the screen, battery is with it so new battery. Get hot sometimes but ok Show details · 1
Best phone Ive had – Wife loves it and refuses to upgrade. Durable and tough, she's dropped it numerous times from height and thrown it at me a few times too haha. Easy to use, great functions, great picture quality - camera and video, great sound. Battery life is fantastic and charges fast. Only negative was last update that made it more like my galaxy 10. Was… Read more · 1
unimpressed it changed the phones display from what she'd become accustomed to. MAJOR NEGATIVE, not being able to uninstall certain apps. Its wrong to force unwanted apps onto peoples phones especially untrustworthy ones that are known for privacy breaches. Very unsettling.
Negative reviews
Software updates Samsung Galaxy s8 – Every time there is an update it stuffs my phone. Most recent update is not allowing me to attach pictures to my gmail. The phone just stops! Samsung can't be contacted. Show details
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Sensors fail - Google it, common issue – All sensors on my phone fail. Google this issue and you will see it's quite common with the S8. Proximity sensor, GPS, auto rotate, fingerprint sensor. Really disappointed in Samsung. Have been using their phones for 10 years but will not purchase again. I cannot use my phone's navigation, when I talk on the phone I'm constantly putting people… Read more
on hold with my ear or opening apps or hanging up on people or turning the torch on as the screen doesn't turn off due to sensor not working.
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Crap Smart phone – This seriously is the worst phone I've ever bought. I've had problems with it since day 1. Rings people randomly, worst phone ever! CRAP! CRAP CRAP. This isn't a Smart phone, it's a Dumb phone! Show details
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Recent reviews
Omg this is the best phone ever – I have had this phone for 7 years now and have never had a problem with it. You could not get a better phone. I love the s-pen. If you're a bit older and have fat fingers it is the best. Can not fault this phone. Show details · 1
Great Phone! – I bought this phone used in 2018 or 19 (can't quite remember). I have used it now for about 2-3 years and its been the best phone I've owned. Mine is the "standard" model not the plus. The camera quality is decent by modern standards, and was excellent in 2017. Photos still look good especially in sunny areas. I took some photos in Singapore and… Read more
am still shocked at how good they look. The Phone is still one of the best looking flagships ever made IMO. I've kept mine in a case and the phone is in immaculate condition. The OLED display is bright and looks excellent. It is still fast and apps run smoothly. Mine is the exynos variant, which can be rooted and an android 11 custom rom can be flashed if you wish, the snapdragon (USA variant ) cannot. Stock, it has the Android 9 update which runs well on One UI. There are two issues I have with the phone however and these are thinks that you should look out for:
1. My Battery runs down really fast. Its like $150 to change it professionally(not worth it) or $40 kit online DIY (could definitely be worth it). Unlike the S5 the back is NOT removable so you need a heat gun or hair dryer. It is a pain in the a*s to change the battery but totally doable DIY as long as you're careful.
2. My Screen is really burnt in. This is a common issue with the older OLED panels. Mine is visible on apps that have a white background like Facebook messenger. I think the previous owner used the phone at 100% brightness all the time, which worsened my issue.
Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with this phone. I'm hoping to get another year or so out of it then change the battery and give it to my mum. As for buying one used today, I'd probably spend a bit extra and get an S10 or something similar. It will have the newest updates and feel a lot more modern. But if you do settle for an S8, watch out for battery and burn in issues.
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not really happy. was given to us,ended up going back to my old phone to complicated the s8 – bit hard to move apps around on home screen compared to my previous phone, uses power quickly too.decided to re pak and give up.yukwould not ever recommend ituseless phone!!!mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmApps are hard to set up!!! Show details
Best phone I've owned – It's 2020 now and I still think this is one of the best looking phones out there. I use a Spigen case and periodically replace $5 eBay tempered glass screen protectors. Had it for 2 years and the screen is immaculate. I've done 460 battery discharge cycles, and as a result the battery is discharging much quicker. I'll look to replace it soon.… Read more · 1
Samsung have also stopped providing Android updates to the model, which means I'll be stuck with Android 9 for the foreseeable future. Security patches will continue to be released however.
The camera is fantastic and as a past IOS user, I definitely appreciate the extra functionality of Android phones, particular the ability to add an extra SD card. Happy to keep this phone until something groundbreaking comes out.
Great phone – I've had the phone for over 2 years, it's working very well. The size is very convenient and the camera is pretty good. It is easy to use. I did break the screen unfortunately but was able to get it fixed via Samsung as they were the cheapest and quickest. Highly recommend it. Show details · 1
Great phone, recommend to anyone – I have had this phone for just under a year and i love it. Very easy to use and never had any glitches. Plus the curved screen makes big difference when watching movies. The camera is amazing, very clear photos. Show details · 1
This phone is great, in pretty much every way – This phone has been my daily driver for a couple of months now, even whilst being an "old" phone by today's standards, it might have been ahead of it's time because it has almost all the features of a new flagship, and everything it does, it does well. The first phone with Bluetooth 5, it's actually pretty useful being able to stream audio to 2… Read more · 1
Bluetooth devices at once and I find myself using this a lot. Call quality is excellent and the camera is still VERY good by today's standards. It can take very competent photos at night and even better at day time. As I have the S8+ model, the screen is quite big, great for watching videos or movies with the ultra-wide aspect ratio, even better that it supports HDR10. Overall this phone still feels very smooth and everything is way beyond satisfactory considering how cheap you can find this phone for now.
Easy to use and works great! – I have had iPhones for years and I've recently tried Samsung and it has so much more and better features than iPhone did for a much better price. It's easy to use. It has Bixby voice and Google voice for easy searching and quick access to the phones apps. I highly recommend this phone to every one. Even to the iPhone lovers try this Samsung and I promise you'll love it! Show details · 1
Mine must be the only lemon out there – Where do I start. My initial purchase from Vodafone saw me need to replace the phone within 8 months due to severe pixel burn. 4 months later the same thing occurred resulting in the phone needing refurbishment. After a system update some animations stopped working. The mysteriously started working after a recent update went through. Today the… Read more
GPS would not function. Spent over an hour on the phone with Samsung culminating in a factory default reset, but it now needs to be sent away for evaluation. Rubbish phone, (mine anyway) that will see me move to iPhone.
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Great phone with great features – Phone has been with me now for over a year and has been faultless. The water resistance has been fantastic for my active lifestyle and outdoor jobs. For my fitness needs it is big enough to easily use whilst on the move but also small enough to keep in workout shorts and work pants. The physical finger print scanner has been great and the head… Read more
phone jack has been used both for headphones and cars. The screen did crack but that was sustained from a fall out of my pocket whilst jumping, so was to be expected. Regardless, it has worked faultlessly until recently when the crack eventually expanded through the whole screen and the lcd itself cracked. Very robust considering how I have treated it.
I opted to repair than replace as I am very happy with the phone.
Big improvement over the last model – Well worth the upgrade from the S7 in my opinion. The hardware and features of the S9 weren't enough to convince me to fork out the extra money but I'm very happy with the S8. Speakers and screen in particular are much better. Battery life is fairly average. Show details
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Love this phone – I have had this phone for over 2 years and it is still amazing,. The battery life is really great, screen quality is perfect. I would highly recommend this phone Show details
As good as the S10 without the price tag – The S8 is a great sized phone which is fully featured and is still receiving updates from Samsung. Mine is now running Android 9 (Pie) using a Pixel 4 Skin. Battery life is a full day, takes great low light pictures with the Pie software upgrades. Show details
I actually can't live without – I use to think that apple iphones were the way to go, all my life, everyone I knew had them. Went out on a limb and tried this and OMG I'm so glad I did it is sooo much more fun and has way more to offer than iphones. Love everything about mine! Family and friends can't believe the photos it takes! Show details
Great Smart Phone, does its job – I've had this phone for more than 2 years and it's still pretty good. The apps run smoothly on my phone, it's not lagging, still running pretty fast. I use my phone everyday for work, social medias, taking pics and etc. I dropped my phone a few months ago and the screen broke. I haven't replaced the screen because it's very expensive (around $300)… Read more
and I just don't think it's worth it to pay that much for it. I could add a bit more money and get a new phone. So if you decide to get it, be careful with the screen, get a good mobile phone case.
Great phone. Works smooth with no screen delay. Battery lasts 2 days with average use and excellent photos. Recommended – Great phone. Works smooth with no screen delay. Battery lasts 2 days with average use and excellent photos. Hard screen had been dropped and not broken like other phones. Highly recommended. Show details
Great Phone! – The Samsung S8 has to be one of the best phones i have ever used. Runs smoothly and has never let me down for the past 2 years. Apps run smoothly and phone is very durable and has never cracked
Great Phone – I've had this phone for 2 years now. I'm out of contract and i have no interest in upgrading as I'm happy with how it runs and the quality of camera. I have a cracked screen which I did not long ago but until it shatters I will be keeping it. I use the phone for social media mainly and I always enjoy the quality of the screen when looking at professional photos on Instagram. Show details
Very smart – Quicker when sending messages, easy to make phone calls and easy for hands free. Takes nice photos and easy to download across to computer. Easy to operate even kids can.
Great product – Was advised to try several different phones and models but this was by far the easiest to use. Works perfectly. The menu and keyboard are larger to see a large screen is a bonus. Show details
Still working – The rear camera of S8 is good. The front camera is a no for me as it looks edited even without using filters. Night time makes it hard to use the camera as well. But it takes a decent photos at day time. I've been using S8 since 2017. I have a good case so its still intact even after multiple drops. I mostly use it for my social media accounts,… Read more
play games and watch movies. It used to be fast, but I've noticed that the performance slowed down this past couple of months. I still enjoy using it, though.
Great phone – The camera is Fantastic awesome quality photos and so easy too use. I was an I phone user but won't go back I'm converted - Samsung is so much more versatile. Show details
Love the functionality of the S8. Great phone with plenty of storage and memory – I've had this phone for about a year now and couldn't be any happier. It is a stylish look and a great size. I take a lot of photos and videos and am getting awesome quality pictures 12MP. Battery life is great, with everyday use with calls and photos and googling, I get at least 4 days use before having to recharge. I also send a lot of emails… Read more
and find attaching photos to them is easier than any other phone I've had. Hesitant to upgrade as I can't fault this phone.
Slowing down – Used to be really a good phone when i bought is but now i have reasons to think that this phone is slowing down since the last update , i have two phones and they both are the same , Samsung is doing this deliberately to gain more sales SO disappointing Show details
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