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The average Indian consumer is spoilt for choice when it comes to picking up a smartphone. From high-end flagships and mid-ranged smartphones to budget phones, the market is teeming with new devices. Joining this line of smartphones is the new Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro - a new budget offering from the house of Samsung.

Priced at Rs. 20,900, the 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is bundled with Android Nougat and a sleek design. It's also touted as a Make in India smartphone and was released along with the Galaxy J7 Max.

So, should you buy the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro? Here, we weigh its pros and cons and help you make an informed decision.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Pros

1. Samsung Pay

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro comes bundled with the Samsung Pay - a safe and secure way to make transactions without physical cards. All you have to do is load your card details, secure it with your fingerprint and the details will be carefully hidden within an encrypted vault.

To make a payment, all you have to do tap the phone against a POS and enter the PIN. Unlike the other payments methods like Apple Pay or Android Pay, Samsung Pay works in both NFC and MST devices thus making it possible to make cardless transactions almost everywhere.

2. Good Battery Life

Battery life is one of the most important aspects of any phone and can make and break a smartphone. The 3600mAh battery of the Galaxy J7 Pro will easily see you through a whole day during regular usage.

Plus it also comes bundled with advanced battery saving mode which monitors the background battery usage. It also has the nifty option to put unused apps to sleep if it hasn't been used for 3 days.

This battery life can be credited to the built-in battery optimization features. And just in case, the battery level falls below 20%, you can extend the life by a few hours through the Mid and Max battery saving modes.

3. Good Processor and AMOLED Screen Combo

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor and 3 GB RAM. This chipset is similar to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. With the 14nm FinFET design, it consumes up to 30% less power and easily pulls off both small and big tasks with ease.

Though gaming did see a few frame drops, however, that was only in the highest resolution settings.

And when it comes to the display, the Galaxy J7 Pro packs in a Full HD Super AMOLED screen and is equipped with Samsung's classic Always on Display (AOD) feature.

Not only does an AMOLED screen helps in saving battery juice, you can also customize the AOD such that you don't have to wake the screen each time a notification makes way to your phone.

4. Social Camera

Aforesaid, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is one of the first smartphones to come with the industry first Social Camera. With it not only can you click and send photos to your favorite contacts in a jiffy, but also share on the social media platforms like Facebook and Messenger in a jiffy.

Also, the 13-megapixel camera (with front flash) has a wide aperture of f/1.7 thus resulting in pictures which are bright and vivid with a shallow depth of field.

The Galaxy J7 Pro packs in a cool location mode which displays all the interesting places nearby - whether it's a famous landmark or a popular cafe.

5. Dedicated Slots for Memory card and SIM

Another nifty feature of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is the dedicated slots for the SIM and memory card. This feature found even on the scaled-down Galaxy J7 Max, lets you use both the SIM cards and the microSD cards to their maximum capacity.

Also, the support for USB OTG (on the go) in the Galaxy J7 Pro means that you can easily connect and transfer data using USB flash drives directly.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Cons

1. No USB Type-C Charging Port

Priced at Rs. 20,900, the Galaxy J7 Pro sadly lacks a USB Type-C charging port. It's still stuck with the micro USB port.

Even the recent entrant from Xiaomi - the Mi Max 2 - came bundled with USB Type-C

At a time, when the tech world is shifting focus to USB Type-C ports, it's high-time that Samsung replaces them at the earliest, for the upcoming budget phones.

2. No Fast or Quick Charge

Another disadvantage of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is in the form of charging type. It supports neither Fast Charge nor Quick Charge.

And while you can easily find a few adapters with the output of 5 Volts and 2.0 Ampere in the same price range, the J7 Pro's adapter gives an output of 5 Volts and 1.55 Ampere, meaning that a few hours will be easily gone in charging it to its maximum capacity.

So, if you are looking for charging on the go, the J7 Pro is not the best option to start with.

3. No 4K Video Resolution

Though the built-in Social Camera is a revolutionary feature, when it comes to the video mode, the camera takes a plunge. The J7 Pro doesn't have the support for 4k video recording. It only supports FHD, 1:1, HD and VGA.

Even the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 or the Moto G5 Plus proudly boasts of 4k recording even if they are lesser priced.

What's more, even Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in the Galaxy J7 Pro is missing.

4. No Glass Protection

Moving on, the J7 Pro doesn't pack in Corning Gorilla Glass or any form of scratch resistant technology. So, you might want to wrap your Galaxy J7 Pro in a sturdy case or a tempered glass to protect it against accidental falls or drops.

Better to be safe than sorry, right?

5. A Bit on the Heavy Side

At 181 grams, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is a bit on the heavier side. Though it has a slimmer profile and an average 3600 mAh battery, it could have been great if Samsung worked on the weight factor a bit.

To back up my statement, let me compare it with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (again). The Mi Max 2 with its huge 6.44-inch screen and 5300mAh battery weigh only 211 grams.

So, Will you Buy It?

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Pro is a decent phone with a great battery life, upgraded software, and the all new Social Camera integration. Plus, the full metal unibody design, flush fitted camera and stylishly cut corners give an extra edge to the Galaxy J7 Pro.

For a phone priced at Rs. 20,900, although it's a tad steep considering that some of its competitors are offering the same features at a lower price, the only advantage is in the form of Samsung Pay.

So, is the Samsung Pay integration worth the extra thousand bucks? So drop us a line in the comments below.
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The average Indian consumer is spoilt for choice when it comes to picking up a smartphone. From high-end flagships and mid-ranged smartphones to budget phones, the market is teeming with new devices. Joining this line of smartphones is the new Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro - a new budget offering from the house of Samsung.

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2. Features And Security
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus come with so many awesome features. You can enable and disable them according to your needs and desires, such as Always on display, One-handed mode, Blue light filter, and more. All these features make the experience enjoyable and fun. When it comes to security, S8 is a great choice. You can unlock your device in many ways, including the fingerprint and Iris scanner.If you want to make sure all your files, photos, and other things you don’t want to share with others are protected, you can set up a Secure folder. All these things make S8 and S8 Plus worth having.

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3. Fingerprint Recognition
When speaking of Samsung Galaxy S8 cons, we have to mention fingerprint reader position. It is pretty weird. Samsung decided to place fingerprint reader right next to the phone’s rear camera. You will find that fingerprint reader is hard to reach. Manufacturers usually place the fingerprint below the camera module, not next to it. However, Samsung decided to do things differently, and many users are not happy about this decision. It is mainly because they place their finger on the camera, thinking it is the fingerprint reader.

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2. Bloatware
Samsung didn’t spare the mighty Galaxy S8 when it came to bloatware. It has a certain number of baked-in apps which you can’t get rid off, even if you don’t use them. For instance, the Galaxy App or My Galaxy.And on top of that, we have Bixby — the voice-powered assistant from Samsung. Unfortunately, since it was launched Bixby has been without its voice.

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3. Bluetooth 5.0 and IP68
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to sport the latest version of Bluetooth technology — Bluetooth 5.0. Which means that you can hook up the Galaxy S8 to two speakers at the same time. Bluetooth 5.0 also addresses issues in connectivity which translates to faster pairing and connections.Along with a newer version of Bluetooth, the Galaxy S8 carries an IP68 rating, meaning that it’s dust and water resistance. So come rain or shine, you can carry this gorgeous smartphone with ease.

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1. Poor Battery Life Though the Samsung Galaxy S8 sports an incredible screen and even has the option to change the resolution, these two features ultimately eat into the battery life.

So, at the end of 7-8 hours of casual use, you might have to go hunting for a charger. Plus the adaptive fast charge doesn’t provide charging on the go. It takes about 1 and a half hours to fully charge your device.

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1. Powerful Processor
The Samsung Galaxy S8 debuted with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor in the United States, while in Asia and Europe, it debuted with the Exynos 8895 SoC.Both of these chipsets sport the 10-nanometer fabrication process which results in high performance and better power efficiency. This also translates to the fact that the S8 will be able to render graphics seamlessly.

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Samsung Galaxy s8 Review
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Samsung
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are among the most beautiful and powerful smartphones that you can buy today. If you are considering the option of purchasing one of Samsung's latest flagships, you need to know all the advantages and disadvantages, as these phones are all but cheap. That is exactly what we are going to talk about here.

The difference between Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is the size. Dimensions of Galaxy S8 are 149 x 68.1 x 8 millimeters, and S8 Plus 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 millimeters. When it comes to design and features, these phones are practically identical. So, if you are a fan of bigger phones, go for S8 Plus.

These smartphones are awesome in many ways, but there are some things that could have been done better. Without further ado, let's see the advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

See also: First 10 Things To Do On Samsung Galaxy S8

Advantages of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

First, we are going to list the advantages of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Fantastic Design

As we have mentioned at the beginning, Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are among the most beautiful phones. The phones look amazing and they are sleek all around. We are used to the great design from Samsung, and this time, as always, the company did a fantastic job. The phones have a big beautiful display, and the size of the display didn't ruin the design as the phones are not too big and bulky. On the contrary, all is packed nicely and with style.

The phone feels comfortable to hold. You can choose between two sizes and a few color options. If you want to own a stylish and simply beautiful phone that has all the features you need, one of these may be a perfect choice for you.

Excellent display

The top-notch display really makes a difference. If you want the phone that comes with a great display, Samsung Galaxy S8 is the phone to buy. It comes with so-called "Infinity display" that as the company says, sets a new standard for immersive experiences. The 5.8-inch AMOLED display is bright, sharp and simply amazing. It also offers fantastic contrast.

Out of the box, the resolution is not set to its best QHD+, 2960 x 1440 pixels. You will have to do it on its own. In order to change screen resolution that is set by default, just go to Settings > Display > Screen resolution. Once you make the changes, you will notice the difference - you will get a fantastic experience. It is considered to be the best display you can find on a smartphone today.

Top-notch hardware and specification

As always, Samsung flagships came with excellent hardware and specification in general. The phones have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset (in the United States), and Samsung Exynos 8895 (in Europe and Asia). What else? The 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage. When it comes to internal storage, if you find 64 GB not enough, you can expand it up to 256 GB.

The flagships have the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and WiGiG. There is also GIGABIT LTE that allows much faster browsing and enables some new services. The phones run Android 7.0 Nougat that comes with many awesome new features. They also have wireless charging option. All this makes Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus some of the best smartphones you can buy at the moment.

Great camera

One of the most important things is the camera, and Samsung has every reason to boast with the one on S8 and S8 Plus. Don't let the number of megapixels fool you. You may think it is not enough, but when it comes to the camera, it is not about the numbers, it is about the quality.

The flagships have 12 MP camera with f 1.7 aperture and 8 MP front camera also with f 1.7 aperture. There is 8x digital zoom, multi-frame image processing, pro mode and more. You will create many awesome photos and videos - you can count on the exceptional experience.

Features and security

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus come with so many awesome features. You can enable and disable them according to your needs and desires, such as Always on display, One-handed mode, Blue light filter, and more. All these features make the experience enjoyable and fun.

When it comes to security, S8 is a great choice. You can unlock your device in many ways, including the fingerprint and Iris scanner.If you want to make sure all your files, photos, and other things you don't want to share with others are protected, you can set up a Secure folder. All these things make S8 and S8 Plus worth having.

Water Resistant

Among many other cool things these phones have, we have to mention the fact they are water resistant. They are also dust resistant. The phones come with the IP68 rating. The IP stands for the International Protection Marking, and the digits show the resistance to dust and water. The first digit is for dust and the second one is for water. For example, iPhone 7 is IP67 certified. So, in terms of dust resistance, iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 are the same. In terms of water resistance, Samsung S8 wins. It can be in the up to 1.5m deep water for 30 minutes.

Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Now, let's move to the things that could have been done better. Here are the disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with 3000 mAh battery, and S8 Plus comes with 3500 mAh battery. The question is, can this be enough for such a powerful phone? The way you use your phone has a huge impact on the battery life. If you play games, surf the web all day long, you can't except that the battery will last as long. In other words, if you are a power user, you will have to charge the phone more often.

There are many things you can do in order to improve the battery life on Samsung Galaxy S8. Still, Samsung could do this better. But, don't worry too much, as S8 comes with fast charging. And yes, it does charge really fast.

Fingerprint reader position

When speaking of Samsung Galaxy S8 cons, we have to mention fingerprint reader position. It is pretty weird. Samsung decided to place fingerprint reader right next to the phone's rear camera. You will find that fingerprint reader is hard to reach.

Manufacturers usually place the fingerprint below the camera module, not next to it. However, Samsung decided to do things differently, and many users are not happy about this decision. It is mainly because they place their finger on the camera, thinking it is the fingerprint reader.

Bloatware

Clutter on the phone is something no one enjoys in. Both, Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus come with a ton of bloatware. While some of the pre-installed apps can be useful, many others are just a waste of space. It seems like junk software is everywhere. There are Samsung apps that most of the people simply don't use. In addition to this, you can expect to see many pre-installed apps by the carrier.

You can either remove or disable the bloatware on Galaxy S8. It depends on the app in question. But, we can all agree such apps are nothing but the waste of space. Plus, they can run in the background and have the impact on the battery life.

Conclusion

We have listed the pros and cons of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. If you decide to buy one of these models you can't go wrong. Yes, they are pricey, but beauty and quality are never cheap. Even though there are some disadvantages, these phones are almost perfect. We are sure you will enjoy using it!

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Broadly speaking, a wait-and-see approach is the most practical route that consumers can take with any brand-new product. Waiting a few months or even years gives tech companies time to improve existing features and to fix bugs. The only reason to rush to buy a gadget is if you are extremely enthusiastic about it and think it might be sold out for a while.

Here are some of the reasons consumer electronics experts said you should wait for the Galaxy S8.

The New Design

When introducing the Galaxy S8 last month, Samsung highlighted its larger 5.8-inch screen, up from 5.1 inches on the previous model. To make more room for the screen without adding bulk to the body, the company reduced the size of the bezel - or the forehead and the chin - on the face of the device. Samsung also made the home button into a virtual button and shoved it under the display. And the fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone is now on the back of the device a few millimeters to the right of the camera lens.

Several product reviewers took issue with the location of the fingerprint sensor, saying it made it easy to bump into the camera lens when trying to unlock the phone.

"They should just give you a cloth with the phone to wipe it," said Mike Gikas, a phone reviewer for Consumer Reports who had tried the Galaxy S8. He added that the placement of the fingerprint sensor might make it difficult for left-handed people to unlock the phone.

Jessica Dolcourt, a product reviewer for CNET who used the Galaxy S8 at a media event last month, agreed that it felt awkward to use the fingerprint reader because of its location on the back. Mr. Spoonauer of Tom's Guide also said the placement of the fingerprint sensor was not ideal, though not a deal breaker.

The Galaxy S8 includes some other unlocking methods, like facial recognition. Raise the phone to your face as if you were taking a selfie to unlock the Galaxy S8.

However, this method is far from secure: People who tested the phone found that the facial recognition feature could easily be tricked with a photo of the device's owner. A Samsung spokesman said the facial-recognition feature was less secure than the fingerprint reader or a third unlocking method, an optional iris scanner.

Key Features Are Unfinished

Samsung highlighted Bixby, its voice-controlled virtual assistant that will rival Apple's Siri, Google's Assistant and Amazon's Alexa, when it initially unveiled the S8. What makes Samsung's assistant unique is that you will be able to ask it to accomplish tasks like sending your most recently taken photo to your spouse, or streaming a specific video to a Samsung television, which other assistants don't do.

Yet last week, Samsung said that while some portions of Bixby would be available on Day 1, Bixby's voice features would not be released in the United States until later this spring. To Mr. Spoonauer, this incompleteness was a problem.

"I think the other more disappointing thing is the fact that one of the most exciting features is not going to be fully baked at launch," he said. "For that reason people might want to wait and see."

Ms. Dolcourt was less concerned about Bixby because the Galaxy S8 will also include access to Google's virtual assistant. She said consumers might take greater issue with the lack of a dual-lens camera similar to the one found on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus or the new LG G6 smartphone. With a dual-lens camera, the two cameras work together to show the photo's main subject clearly while gently blurring the background, among other effects.

While the Galaxy S8 includes some neat filters and effects for taking photos, it has only a single-lens camera, Ms. Dolcourt noted.

"If somebody has their heart set on two cameras, this device doesn't have it," she said.

Samsung's Safety Record

After Samsung's debacle with the Galaxy Note 7, there is no knowing whether the Galaxy S8 will also have safety issues once it reaches the masses. Samsung said that after the problems with the Note 7, the company developed a so-called eight-point battery safety check, which involves putting batteries through an array of tests including X-ray and human inspections.

All the reviewers agreed that it was highly unlikely for the Galaxy S8 to face similar problems, largely because the device is crucial to Samsung's profit. Ms. Dolcourt of CNET said she would personally wait three months to see if the phones were safe to buy.

"The proof is in the pudding if the phones survive without incident for three months," she said.

Kyle Wiens, the owner of iFixit, a company that sells hardware components, noted that among the roughly two million Note 7 devices that were recalled, only a few dozen were defective. In other words, consumers will need a large sample of devices to be in the wild before concluding that Samsung's new safety tests worked.

"Somebody's got to be the guinea pig," he said, before asking, "Do you want to be the guinea pig?"

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Broadly speaking, a wait-and-see approach is the most practical route that consumers can take with any brand-new product. Waiting a few months or even years gives tech companies time to improve existing features and to fix bugs.