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Yes, it's about that time. One of the most important questions we get on social media, is if it's worth it to upgrade to a new Galaxy S9 Plus. Our review was mostly focused on answering this from a Galaxy S perspective, but that wasn't really the hottest Galaxy in town.
Calling out a winner really depends on your needs, though. If you depend on the S Pen, then there’s no way around it, you need the Galaxy Note 8. If you don’t, which is the reality of most people, then I’d recommend you go for the newer Galaxy S9+.
It’s the overall better buy, where you get some unique features that many phones today don’t have. Obviously you could wait for the next Galaxy Note that’ll most likely bring all these improvements, but that’s still a good 6 to 8 months away.
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I outright bought the note 8 as well as the S9 plus, I can proudly say both phones make phone calls. This concludes my review.
Thank you! Made up my mind!
😂😂😂
This review sucked. I want my money back.
@@Garrettdx1988 8ччччч,
My Note 8 is still performing as perfectly as it did 5-6 months ago. I'll consider the Note 9 in the fall, but nothing before that.
Chris Bartlett same. I might wait for the note 10 or even 11. I'm not buying one until the finger print scanner is under the screen but i like my note 8.
Helo chris bro send me your watsaap number plz i talk u
Who was watching this video with the Note 8 I am love my Note 8!!!
Massimo Crimi me aha I love my note 8
Yes. Me too. :-)
Just got mine Thursday. Um best phone ever made hands down
I am, had mine since December
I'm watching on note 8
Funny how hearing someone review call quality on a PHONE seems weird these days. You rarely see that on phone reviews/comparisons
jack p note 8
Both phones support VoLTE, which gives you pretty amazing call audio quality, it is almost like person is there speaking with you. Can't get any better than that with current tech. Problem is that outside of USA, not every carrier supports it. For example, in my country, neither of the 3 carriers support it already (although all 3 have LTE since while ago).
jack p bro that's the basic feature the most basic phones started it. It will be a shame if the device can't handle signal reception and call quality
The note 9 wil kill the note 8, s9, period, of course newer is better....
MrMobile does the same
Waiting for the Note 10. I'm currently rocking the Note 8.
Same
same here i kinda regret not waiting for the s9 plus or getting the lg v30 or pixel 2xl tho
The note9 is going to have to be amazing to make not wait until the note10.
carver 9 same here
Tsar Kaiser can still get note fe
May be its only me, but the note 8 with finger print on side with camera looks way cooler than the s9 plus back.
Ijaz Ali same here, it looks unique, not like every other android phone with the print scanner under the camera in the center.
Me also
me too , look unique
MAHNEHMISRED shut your Humpty Dumpty lookin ass up
Ijaz Ali yeah it's just you
after i watched some review of galaxy s9+ i bought a note 8 a couple of days ago. loving it!
Should you upgrade a phone that you just paid for less than 8 months ago, the answer is always no...no matter how tempting it is, and how sexy it looks, you will feel better about your purchase skipping a year.
Damien Beckham you're damn right. I honestly don't get why some people switch every year.
That's true. Iam still on my rooted S5 but now I want to upgrade
Some people just have money to burn and need to satisfy that itch of getting a brand new toy.
Anthony Turner then get a rolls royce
Son Goli or a baby llama. I heard those are about the same price of a phone.
I don't have large hands, and have no problems reaching the fingerprint sensor on my Note 8. Theyre really going overboard saying "ITS FINALLY PLACED WHERE NORMAL SIZED HANDS CAN REACH"
Small handed pedestrians.
If you're a Note fan then the only real thing on the table is the Note 9. I've got the S8 and plan to go for the S9+ and pass the S8 on to my daughter. The S9 fixes the shortfalls of the N8 and S8 plus it's the next gen.
I have had no issues with the fingerprint scanner on the Note 8. It is a non issue to me.
Seth thanks for that comment. Very enlightening.
Brian Davis me too...
I agree Brian. I've never had any issues with the fingerprint placement. Using the Note 8 as a two handed device as I'm usually using the S-Pen too, I've never had any problems moving my finger over the scanner. I guess it boils down to preference...
me neither, always hit the sensor and never the lens. guess Seth must be jealous with his webbed hands that cant do it
Me either I never accidentally hit my camera lens. I like it where it's at tbh
Are you blind? The s9 stabilization isn't near "great" its just ok cause its choppy when you move and the note8 looks slightly smoother, the s9 is just more saturated
I'm sticking with the Note 8 until the Note 10 is released
My s9 plus is coming this Friday, so excited because this is my first Samsung experience ever.
Wilson Mercedes u r going to get disappointed
Good choice. It's an amazing system
Wilson Mercedes tell us how it is
You'll enjoy it
Wilson Mercedes I'm debating if I should get it as well. But I feel the price is to high.
I'm still rocking with the note 8 and this is year 2020 it's still amazing 👍 anyone else using note 8 in 2020
Well note 8 has a lot more features because the S-pen...... If you want to discover more about your phone note 8 is better
I have no idea what discovering more about your phone means
6644pmr if you are interested in the S-pen you will see
Kevin Tanuwijaya Here where I live the note is 850$ the s9 is 900$ and s9+ is 1000$
Kevin Tanuwijaya yeah cuz it really has an old fucking chipset give me a break it's not even a year old, you have phone envy just like the rest of the phone sheep out there who have to drop hundreds of dollars on a new phone every year 🤔 pathetic I'll stick with my Note 8.
Got my note8 for $650. Is there a 9+ cheaper somewhere?
Note 8 still the most sexiest luxurious smartphone 💎
Fefo Fefosa not at all haha
Fefo Fefosa no body cares what u think
Warrior1 By that logic, the original of this post would have to be said the same as well
Fefo Fefosa Dude, those phones are everywhere in carrier store, at least in my country. I can go to any mall and test them in person without problem and the Note 8 shits on all them. The Mate 10 Pro is gorgeous tho and the iPhone X screen looks as good as the Note 8's, but they can't beat it overall.
*It's the boxy design* , I find it so aesthetically pleasing because of that.
Significant camera improvements? They looked about the same to me. I'll stick with my Note 8.
"Bit biased you are. More eye training you maybe should do?"
Yoda. 2018.
you wont even notice the difference unless you have both device
Agreed. A lot of new options for the camera. I just need my phone camera to take great pictures. Nothing fancy. The Note 8 is good enough for me.
No shit why would you upgrade any phone before at least 1 year of use.
3:54 if bixby is a version behind on the Note 8, then how come it says version 2.1.06 on the Note 8 VS 2.1.05 on the S9+? 3:54
Zoheir Abla good catch!
The Note 8 is a great and beautiful phone. I had ordered the S9+ but canceled my order. I just though the Note 8 offered more just because of the S Pen? Do you think once the Note gets upgraded to Oreo it will receive some of the S9 better options??
The AR emoji on the S9 is a joke! I have a beard and there's no option on the emoji for beards and it just looks creepy lol
the S9 has SIGNIFICANT improvement in video? I can't see it. Actually the video stabilisation on the Note8 at 6:37 looked way better...
also... the step from the QSD835 to the 845 ist definitely NOT "significant" when you run nearly the same battery life with a smaller battery on the Note8...
And you guys asked for questions about there two. Many people wanted to know about the sound quality with headphones especially wired headphones with the 3.5mm jack but you didn't say anything about this. Just the Marketing bla black of "Dolby Atmos" which is just dump because it's simply impossible to get surround sound with two smartphone speakers...
I'm waiting for Samsung Note 9!
Just got it, love it
Personally I do not see the point of a big phablet without the spen. Note 8 is the way to take advantage of a big screen. Otherwise, you are better off with an s9 that you can use one handed.
Note 8 has everything I need it's the beast
The spen isn't only that.... "That's about it?" For me as an architect and also for artist's the spen is a huge game changer, you can't neglect the true behind the technology behind that pen, it comes with 4096 pressure levels that put the spen on pair with the most expensive Wacom professional tools, by the way, the tech behind the spen is made it by Wacom as well. To be able to draw my ideas and then make that ideas come to life in a project, and actually paying my bills thanks to that doodle draw made it with my spen make the difference and it is actually everything better than "just about it".... And I'm pretty sure that artist's, and many real professionals will tell the same about that feature! Is a productivity tool!
yes, but for a very small percentage of users.
I have a note 8, went to demo the 9plus to get it at launch (jump on demand. Dont have to pay for trading) after playing with the 9 plus overall i found the note 8 better.
I've a Note8, my wife has just received her S9 plus today, lilac colour. Haven't had a chance to try it yet, however sound is much better on S9 plus. When Oreo arrives here in 2 weeks I'd have more of an idea. But I'm a Note user so will get Note9
Bought the Note 8, but got accepted to the S9+ usage study shortly after. Feel and function wise, I prefer the Note. Those sharp corners make it seem more complete and staunchy, even though the screen is barely larger than the 9+. The S9 low light capability, 4k@60fps, super, slowmo, stereo speakers and dolby atmos are what would have had me sold if I had to chose.
Note 8 is the best phone in my opinion
Seth wtf haha
Seth you don’t say
Mitko Donev *was
Mitko Donev ofc m8 👍
for now, i think I like note8 more than s9+..
that boxy design 😍
Why samsung always make their phones look so beautiful...
Note 8 is better in my opinion
Totally not
Ready for the note 9 vs s9+ video in the fall!!
and the winner is note 9
If you don't use the s pen you don't need or understand the Note
So true. I don't get the comparison between the Note and S lines. I got the Note for the S-Pen functions. I tried the Galaxy S7 when the Note 7 was pulled. I missed the S-Pen too much. And wound up going back to a Note 4 before upgrading to the Note 8 last year. I use the S-Pen for all my text input. Coming from the Palm Pilot/Pocket PC era (I guess that makes me an old fogey), I favor the pen input over the on-screen keyboard.
It's also about having options..... knowing that it's there if you ever need it.
I take the note 8
Once a Note fan, always a Note fan. Can't imagine having a phone without stylus.
Nerd
Going to stick with Note 8 Emperor Edition ☺️
Harpreet Singh sucks
v v Note 8 is pretty damn good.
Why do u need a brick ?
Few of the Note 8 shots look sharp. These are the only phones that will make me part with the Nexus 6P. It's just that good.
I'm currently on the Note 3 and wanting to give it up for something better. Its been a great phone for years but its showing its age now. I don't use the pen very much so for me I think the S9+ is the best choice for me. I've considered waiting to see what the Note 9 will bring to the table but from early reports other than the pen and its features nothing more than that when compared to the S9+. Now I just need to decide whether to ditch Sprint and go with a different carrier or stay with Sprint which is now being bought out by T-Mobile.
really dreading how much the n9 is going to cost now that s9+ is the same price as n8
What's the problem? The 2018 Galaxy S9 costs the same as 2017 Galaxy S8 at launch. Pricing hasn't changed. If you are patient, they will get less expensive later, Samsung phones always drop in price few months after launch. Maybe the Note 9 will cost the same as previous model.
Stop getting phones at launch then, it'll be less harmful to your wallet & companies might learn a lesson with their pricing
It's 10 dollars cheaper than last year? Stop buying direct from your carrier.
Uhh... it's Just Wierd To Think That Next Year S9 Will Be Outdated. So Sticking To Note 8 Till It Explodes:)
The S9+ will be my first Samsung phone ever!
Well done, Jaime Rivera!
I did own a Note and I hardly used the S-pen, but I did suffer from the awkward device that can easily fall out of my hand during my busy workday. Just because of the smaller size I would prefer the S9+, even though the Note8 is a bit cheaper.
I'll wait for the Note 10 as well, currently on the Note 4 edege running Lineage OS 7.1
Am on the Note 4 as well, don't know what to do, haha, it's itching :-)
The note 8 is awesome though. Ima wait for the 10 tho as well
Yup. I'm still loving my note 4.
Agent700🔧 And the note 9??????
Agent700🔧 currently rocking Alcatel pixi 3
I use the translation function on the Note 8, and that is about all I use the pen for, but it really comes in handy to translate Chinese language texts and websites that don't have an English option.
I could learn the rest of the Chinese characters, but this is much easier!
Note 9 only if the fingerprint screen feature + more battery life + back to 16mp with all the perks
Three things wrong with this video.
1. I use the s-pen often so this isn't something worth noting as the pen use is dependent on person.
2. Face ID exists on the Note 8 and works fine in conjunction with the iris scanner.
3. Note 8 now has Oreo.
Watching this video very proudly on my beast #Note 8
Man these reviews really piss me off! 6 months ago - praising the note 8 its revolutionary, the quickest phone around and will remain great for years to come....Next galaxy phone comes out, now the note 8 is okay and gets butchered in the camera department? You guys are deluded if you believe this review...people still get paid for giving a great review!
The only difference i see is a pen. Honestly 960fps is like wireless charging, you will stop using over time.
Kazim Ayub I been using wirless charging for over 2 years and I still love it
I don't use slow mo. The only reason I stopped using wireless charging is bc my pad broke a couple weeks ago 😡
Noah R my did to so I might a Belkin charging pad and it was amazing
levi Dauerheim I'm not trolling please honest questions.... how do you use your phone in bed, chillin on the sofa, taking a dump etc? 🤔
levi Dauerheim I'm not trolling please honest questions.... how do you use your phone in bed, chillin on the sofa, taking a dump etc? 🤔
S pen is king. I use it dozens of times on a daily basis and always discovering more of what this little magic wand can do. If you're willing to learn (it does require serious learning) you'll appreciate how you can live without it. It actually adds tons of features that other phones without the S pen can compare. The Note series are a league of its own and I believe it's unfair to compare with other "ordinary" phablets.
I use the S-Pen all the time. Currently using an Note 8, and looking forward to the Note 9. But Samsung really needs more to differentiate the Note line for its power user audience.
Frankly, the 64gb onboard storage just doesn't cut it anymore for a phone that is that expensive. I really hope we see 128gb for the US market (in addition to the MicroSD slot...no backsliding on that point, Samsung).
Right there with you on storage. At this point the Note should have 128gb out of the box. So thankful for my 256gb micro SD. And I heard Sandisk has a 400gb card.
Yeah, I bought their 400gb card a few weeks ago. Very nice to have that much storage on a phone, but always room for more.
I've watched, and continue to do so, more cell phone reviews on TH-cam than I'd like to admit to. I've never had a "favorite" reviewer but you just became #1 in my book!!! Not just because of this particular review but rather every time I've taken the time to watch, your always spot on! And I've never been a Samsung fan. Too much bloatware for my tastes. But I love this Samsung 9+! And taking into account some of the cell phone provider's deals right now, I may just jump on. But pay for upfront!
Well, a friend on my account took my upgrade and got $300 off the S9+ and got to keep their present phone. I've got to do something. I'm still using the LG G3. But it works fine. Never had a case or screen protector on it. Looks new. It doesn't really lag either. Lol...... I have just been lucky.
So I had the Note8 and sold it, and got Pixel 2 XL. Now I'm thinking to go back so should I buy Note8 or get the S9+?
syed maisum I had note 8 then pixel 2 xl now s9 plus go with the 9 plus the speakers are even better than the pixel and phone just as smooth!
syed maisum ... why in the world would you get rid of a Note 8? I don't get it. It was ranked the best phone of 2017. The Pixel have a great camera but so does the Note 8 (even though the Pixel is one step above the Note in photos). Overall, the Note 8 is just a better device than the Pixel.
syed maisum ,I mean this ,wit all do respect, yo ass is dumb!
S9
if you want handphone full power camera, you must pick s9+. but if you want more power full for work, i think this choice for note8. in my opinion
Have both & love them both. I actually use the s-pen daily. Note 8 for work, S9+ for play.
Note 8 💪
Returned my S9(not plus) for the Note 8 and do not regret whatsoever.It is a marvel.Kinda miss the "stereo" speakers of the S9 but it was just like holding the S8 that I had for a year.
Samsung S9 plus test camera is power
kuch bhi india obviously
Upgraded from Note 8 to S9+. I don't use S Pen and there are enough updated specs to justify the upgrade ;)
JPx MODz what about the battery life between both?
JPx MODz it wasn't really worth it , i don't even have the note 8 either the s9+.
Watching it on my Note 8 😁
Note 8 imo is still Superior due to s-pen its more then just a stylus and adds many useful features.. I don't think slo-mo is something most people actually use and using it a little slower isn't really different to average consumers..
Note 8 all the way....
Im note 8 user from note4..what i like in this note series is that u can copy text on youtube by using spen which very useful to me that even higher s-series cant do😉
Watching from my S8 plus and was thinking about waiting for the Note9 BUT I may go with the S9 plus
#DECISIONS
DroidLife wait for the note. Don't get rid of the s8 so early. You won't notice much difference. At least the note will bring new features
Kyle Kulinski's Black Son i think the note 9 will be the same as the s9 just a bigger version with the
S pen.
Still amazing to hear reviewers say that the S Pen is a "nice feature" but seldom used or worth the extra money. Properly utilizing the full capabilities of the S Pen makes the Note an entirely unique experience found nowhere else. For those that understand and use the S Pen it's an invaluable tool at any price.
The note 8 is still a beauty of a phone don’t knock it just cos the s9 is out!
The S pen is made for artists. I'm a game dev / artist and my note 4 btw is still my pocket sketchbook wherever I go. It's made by Wacom the same company that makes graphic tablets for digital artists in the film, game and animation industry. But to most other people it's just "nice to have". It's really like having a pencil in your pocket, some will write memos, some might draw masterpieces.
AaronMetallion
I'm an artist, an unfortunately I also have rheumatism in my hands and fingers, the s-pen is an essential tool in my daily life.
Thanks for the review, I think I might just wait till the note 9. I had the s8 plus and must say the square look of the note 8 is more appealing to me and the s pen though not always used like to have it available when needed.
Different phones for different people. Im S9+ user and i love it. If i had a s8 note i wouldnt bother upgrade tho still very good 1 year hasnt changed that.
Waiting for note 10,am happy with my Note 5😁😁😁
Note 5 design is better imo. The 16:9 screen ratio is better then the new trend of narrow displays, the bezels were not too big and not too small, which you can grip the phones properly
Zoro that's why u get a slim phone case if sides r slippery
Same, my Note 5 still performs perfectly and I am not ready to give up the 16:9 aspect ratio yet. I bet the Note 10 will be incredible tho so I will definitely upgrade next year.
I feel you. I had a Note 4 before upgrading to the Note 8. If it ain't broke. Don't fix it. ;-)
This battle was to be expected and either way it's better than a iPhone hands down. No debating lol. I'm sticking with the note line up. Can't wait for the next one to come out. Thanks for the video. I was really hoping this comparison and you guys came through.
Seth probably. I love the note line up. If I had to ill move on to the LG
you made the note 8 owners just a tad bitless jealous of the people who waited coming from a note 8 owner
OEM Asian unlucky, should have waited with us 😆
i am satisfied with the note 8 tho only thing i dislike is the fingerprint scanner placement and the battery life
I waited til 9 was about to come and then bought the note 8 on sale. I'm satisfied.
That's the Note 8 users fault for feeling jealous, especially when notes are better than S phones
OEM Asian don't feel bad about battery life every single full review I've watched on the s9 says the battery life is nothing to Brag about
Note 8 is better in my opinion. It's screen corners are less curved, and the edges are more steep and short. Meaning the flat screen area is actually noticably bigger.
s9+ is the best thx for the review really needed it!!!!!!!!!
I'm still rocking the Note 8 in 2022. Phones apparently got powerful enough years ago that the only reason to ever upgrade is the camera. And tbh the camera on my Note is still pretty good.
The note9 is going to have to be amazing to make not wait until the note10.
I wasted no time! I made the switch without thinking... the audio feels immersive and the phone looks cleaner with the slimmer bezels
I love my note 8
Used my note 4 to the nubs, ready to upgrade so thanks for this
The legend says that pocketnow will like my comment on one day
You earned it bud! ^JR
Pocketnow omg thank u I really wanted that .. Best utube channel
5-21-2018. I'm watching this on my Note 8 & it's still a beast !!! I've had it for 7 months & everything is still running smoothly. I probably won't upgrade until the Note 10, unless the Note 9 is just that outcold of a phone. Why buy the S9 Plus when u could have a Note? Samsung says that the Notes are their top of the line phones, Flagship phones.
Prefer note 8
Look at Samsung users arguing among themselves. Stop it. You either need the SPEN or you don't. As a Note user myself since the first gen, I would say the SPEN is something you think that you might not need but you will be thankful that you have it in unexpected situations (also depends on the nature of your job). Sure, the battery is still disappointing if you max out the settings but what's the issue when there's fast charge and power banks are no longer expensive.
i got dual speaker playback on my s7 edge thanks to xda
S9 Dolby Atmos - Install Dolby mod in Note 8 (root) or Viper For Android gets much louder
S9 Dual front speakers - Install dual speaker mod for Note 8 (root)
S9 AR Emoji - Try 3rd party apps like "Mirror Emoji Keyboard" on Note 8 (just a gimmick!!)
S9 processor + more battery - Only in specs. Depends on usage. you can optimize Note 8 with Greenify and kernel tweaking
Don't see much value upgrading to S9, especially if you are a tech user.
Hit like if you're still happy with your S8 😃
Currently on the fence trading my note 8 for the 9+. Went from an iPhone 6 for 3 years to the note 8. Love it, although I would like a slightly smaller phone that's my only complaint.
I’m fine with my Note 8. I’m using it along with the S pen on a regular basis. I don’t need to get the next phone til the Note X/10
Is the s9 plus display not superior at all to note 8? Why are reviewers not talking about it? The jump from s7 to s8 was mammoth.
I'll just wait for the note 9 or whatever after the note 8, been working my Galaxy S5 for many years and it's time to change but none of these phones makes me wanna change right away
i currently use the note 3, a rock would be an upgrade for me.
aznmafia77 still on my note 4 and been to thinking to upgrade, but I havent found the right phone.
S-Pen features are not merely for taking meeting notes. That's a myth. The S-Pen is a key toward opening the doors to incredibly powerful productivity tools. S-Pen specific apps are illuminating.
The list is very long and the Note 8 is the best Samsung phone ever. I will wait.
The os on the Note is not 1 year old, but 7 months & Oreo already started rolling out :)
I chose the s9+. I upgraded my s8+ and picked it up for 529.00 on black Friday thru Verizon. The stereo speakers & 6gb's were enough for me. A deal I could not refuse!
I considered both phones and ultimately went with the S9 plus. It is cheaper, SD 845, dual speakers with Dolby, a bigger battery, WAY better fingerprint sensor placement, and oh yeah, Oreo out of the box. The Note has the S pen. Seems like a no brainer decision to me. Unless you REALLY like the S pen, S9 plus is the clear winner, for me at least.
Note 8. Im just a Note fanboy and the Note line is all I use. Ill wait for the Note 9.
Heyyyyyyyyy 7:49 your S9+ has semi-gray corners... How I can find one?
I've literally purchased every Note phablet each year they've come out; starting back on the Note 2. The original Note was exclusive to AT&T in the States on it's release.
With that said, I may break my tradition this year unless the Note 9 adds more features over the S9. The Notes have always been S series phones but with the S-Pen and a few additional refinements.
I'm simply in love with my current Note 8 and I'm just not seeing a big enough evolution with the S9 -> Note 9 design/features to warrant my annual upgrade.
I have a note 8 but the s9 is cool too, I love the perfect size of the s9 it just satisfies me
I currently have the S9+ in my pocket and I gotta say, I never had a single thought of using the S-Pen because I'm a student who just does photography/videography, and much of the productivity goes to my laptop. And other than the Dual App shortcut, I discovered on my Edge that the Smart Select feature that was on the Note8 came to the S9/S9+. So I could make screenshot GIFs.
I still love my S7 Active. I thought about going for the S9 Active when it comes out but ever since AT&T pushed an update to my phone, it has been blazing fast without hiccups. I might wait another year or two... or until there is no longer any update support for it.