How does everyone feel about Samsung phones?

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Previously on Lemmy: Sony

Past Discussions:

I thought we should restart the brand discussion with something more popular to give this community relaunch a bit more oomph. So, Samsung it is.

I’ve never really used a Samsung phone much before, despite them being so popular in the States. Have friends who used them, they usually look nice and high quality, and the Galaxy S Active are the only high-end phones I know that doesn’t shatter when you look at them wrong without a case, so, props to Samsung.

There are may reasons I don’t like Samsung phones: Hardware fuse disabling Knox on bootloader unlock, Exynos vs Snapdragon models, the mandatory Bixby button, the Galaxy Note 7 that really blew up. To me, Samsung phones are trying so hard to go against what makes Android good, which is the customizability to do whatever you wanted. Android is everything; Samsung is just Samsung.

Personally, I think Samsung is only worth buying at the very high end for the Galaxy S series. I’ve heard that A series have gotten better, but there always seems to be better choices from Moto/Pixel/Chinese brands on Amazon that it’s not worth considering their low tier offering.

What should we do next week? I’m thinking Microsoft, just to make fun of them for the very idea of making a Surface Duo 2.

FAQ:

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K4sum1,

We need S5 but with modern specs. Galaxy Alpha would be zased phone if it had a MicroSD reader.

_MoveSwiftly,

They’re the best Android phone, but not the best experience.

When it works, it works really well. I’ve had many of their Galaxy line up. I’ve even switched briefly to iPhone and came back to a Galaxy S23 Ultra, and it’s so so good.

On the other hand, their budget phones aren’t bad. I use one of their really old A lineup phones as a digital dash of OBD2 data for my car. That battery is just amazing, it stays charged for days, takes in the heat, and still operates no problem.

The only issue I have is support. They want to demand similar pricing to Apple, but if something break it’s pretty much go fuck yourself attitude.

dantheclamman,
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I personally love Samsung. Have a Note20 Ultra still going strong, got a Tab S9 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in the last year. They are all so customizable out of the box using Good Lock and other software that it would be painful to switch. I find they all perform really well and the improvements of OneUI are appreciated. I like the Calendar, Browser (on tablet), Reminders and some other apps much more than Google’s offerings.

Rooki,
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I feel its the “cheap” ( even if it costs so much ) like preinstalled sponsored apps, some bad performance on like 2-3 Year old phones. Not the best ui. But its like the standard in every phone.

MargotRobbie,
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To be honest, I blame Google for not enforcing some parts of the ecosystem strongly enough for that. It took a while for most Windows laptops to be debloated, and I would expect the same from Android eventually.

kapx132,

They are very anti repair. And also this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-8qqkCbo3U

MargotRobbie,
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Why does everyone always copy the bad part of Apple and never the good parts?

amenotef,
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I don’t like them for me. I hate all the Samsung software injected into android.

But for regular people they are probably the most recommended ones in the android ecosystem. So I recommend them sometimes if the budget is good.

I might not like the software. But the hardware seems good quality. And software still has some cool functions.

Somebody told me it has a way to hibernate apps that are in the background. And I think that is amazing.

topinambour_rex,
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    SuperSpecialNickname,

    I disagree regarding Android. Google’s Android feels to me like it’s trying to go against everything that makes Android good such as SafetyNet, Android 12 removing customizability from Android 11 and choosing default apps convoluted, separating gestures and launchers, half assed tablet experience.

    One UI has a lot more customization and practical options and generally always implemented features before Google did, like split screen and still can do things no other OEM can.

    acrobaticpenguin23,

    I’ve had several Samsung phones over the years and do not like how bloated their apps have become like Samsung Notes, Samsung Health, and such. I liked their software experience when S5 was released much better. Remember Milk Music? 🙂

    The only reason to buy a Samsung these days is their top shelf hardware but primarily in. their flagships. Also had hardware issue with last Samsung flagship device I owned and then awful tech support from Samsung to boot.

    Moto has really upped their game especially in their Moto G 2023 5G models.(U.S. here) I’ll be sticking with Moto mid-range going forward.

    happilybitchycowboy,

    Don’t mess with the knockoff Chinese phones and tablets. They’re shit

    Ignisnex,
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    I had one about a decade ago after my HTC Magic. Didn’t like it, never went back. My mother keeps buying them and is infinitely frustrated. She’ll also ask for help and I have no idea what to tell her. They move all the settings around, so it’s next to impossible to understand unless you already know it.

    I know we’re not doing Sony here, but the Xperia Performance X was the most amazing phone I’ve ever seen. Glass slate phone dropped out of a god damned car on the highway at 120km/h. Chipped a corner and went on the work for another 2 years. Same phone went through a foam and mud obstacle course run in no case. Dirt and water wedger in every square inch of the thing, still worked for another 3 years, although the camera lenses did have some water in it (camera still worked though!). Only phone I’ve ever been impressed by.

    MargotRobbie,
    @MargotRobbie@lemmy.world avatar

    Oh, we did Sony before our long break, check the link in the post.

    Acid,
    @Acid@startrek.website avatar

    Honestly, they’re horrible I can’t believe people still buy them when wanting an Android experience. They come with so much bloat now and it just feels jank constantly.

    I’d never recommend them to anyone but then again, Google Pixel devices aren’t much better due to how unstable they are and you’re essentially beta testing the phones as you go. Big part of the issue with Android phones these days.

    zefiax,

    Have you actually used them? I am currently using an s23 and it might be the best phone I’ve ever used.

    Acid,
    @Acid@startrek.website avatar

    Yeah I use phones on a daily basis as a part of my job everything from apple to Samsung to one plus etc

    JustANOTHERuser,

    Have an s21, wife has s22, few yrs ago child had A20 (I think) the s series has been great. I could have upgraded to s22 didn’t want. The A20 was horrid but for a youngish teen it was “fine” if I had to get another phone I would look around and see whats what but over all I like my phone better than the s22, and while my phone was being repaired I bought a Moto G5, considering the cost I hated the damn thing and was slow as F. Now my other youngish teen has that one, I am just happy to be rid of it. It worked for me, just barely. Admit to having been used to the s21, so may be somewhat biast.

    Moonwalk,
    @Moonwalk@lemm.ee avatar

    I haven’t had a Samsung phone since Android Gingerbread, but I do have a Samsung TV in my guests room and every time it gets turned on, my pi-hole blocks a lot of traffic under the ads and tracking category, so Samsung’s phones are probably similar.

    I think their screens are really good and they also have 5 generations of foldable devices, more than any other company.

    Still, I wouldn’t buy one because I don’t like their software and they tend to restrict functionality unless you use other Samsung devices. For instance, a Samsung Galaxy watch, even running Wear OS, will not have all the features enabled unless you pair it with a Samsung phone.

    DigitalTraveler42,

    When LG folded their mobile division I chose a Motorola over a Samsung.

    The only thing I’d buy from Samsung without a lot of persuasion is Samsung’s SSD drives, which are usually the best and most reliable on the market.

    The main problem is that Samsung is one of the worst hardware manufacturers in terms of valuing privacy, even their TV’s are being geared towards spamming ads at you and spying on you through their cameras.

    Also Samsung forces Facebook/Meta bloat ware on you.

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