Galaxy S8 Release: 5 Reasons to Wait & 4 Not To

At this point we know almost everything about the Samsung Galaxy S8. From the stunning new design and bigger screens, to when it will be unveiled. However, the Galaxy S8 release date has been delayed. With that in mind, we want to walk you through a few reasons to wait and buy the Galaxy S8, and some reasons you may want to skip it.

Over the course of the past two months we’ve learned a lot about Samsung’s new phones. We know it won’t be announced in February at MWC, but a Galaxy S8 release is still coming soon.

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Are you looking to upgrade now? Want a new phone in the near future, or need a replacement for the Galaxy Note 7 — we have you covered. This is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8. Including why we think it’s worth waiting for, and even a few reasons some will skip it completely.

It’s safe to say there aren’t too many surprises or mysteries surrounding the Galaxy S8 release. A slew of reports from Evan Blass, info by The Guardian, and even a preview thanks to Eldar Murtazin shared everything we need to know. In addition to tons of leaked photos and cases. Lets just say Samsung has an impressive phone in the works.

As of right now a Galaxy S8 release date hasn’t even been confirmed. The company did reveal it won’t be announced in February, like they’ve done the past few years. Instead it’s coming at a later date, but with good reason. A new 8-point battery inspection process should prevent another Galaxy Note 7 situation. Not to mention the beautiful new bigger screens will be harder to come by.

Read: Galaxy S8 Release: Everything You Need to Know

Over the course of the next few months a ton of information will surface. At the same time there are new phones from HTC, the LG G6, and more that will be released. It will be important to know what’s coming, what to expect from Samsung, and why it’s worth waiting for. So, if you’re trying to make a decision about your next smartphone, this should help.

Wait If You Want a Big, Beautiful Display

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Samsung makes some of the best smartphones on the planet, and the Galaxy S8 will be no different. In fact, they've managed to cram bigger and better screens into both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, without making the phones physically bigger.  It's called the Samsung Infinity Display, which is using a new S-AMOLED screen. They are thin, have almost no bezels, better colors, improved brightness and consume less battery life.  The Samsung Galaxy S8 will have a big and beautiful 5.8-inch screen. Additionally, the S8 Plus will have a 6.2-inch screen with a Quad-HD resolution. Both are bigger than the doomed Galaxy Note 7. Thanks to smaller bezels and the removal of the fingerprint scanner and physical navigation keys we've seen for the past 7 years from Samsung. That's all gone. Which results in a huge screen in roughly the same space as before. It's using a new 18:9 aspect ratio too. So they are just as thin as before, but slightly longer. Meaning easy to use and hold.  If you want a big and beautiful screen with nearly no bezel, and basically the best viewing experience on any smartphone -- wait for the Galaxy S8. Or the Galaxy S8 Plus.

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