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Review on πŸ’Ž Renewed Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB Coral Blue Fully Unlocked Phone by Michael Norwood

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great phone at a bargain

I was desperate for a newer phone as my Samsung S6 was dying at 50% (I've had it since fall 2015) and calls and cell phones quite often broke off. I researched Revain to see what phones are available and because of the 90 day return window I decided to buy the S8 while it was having really good sales. The phone arrived in very good condition, I could only see a tiny scratch in one of the corners of the screen (really hard to spot unless you're really looking for it) and the barcode sticker on the back was quite faded but overall looked and felt like a new phone. My 90 days expired at the end of January, but this phone can still last all day on a single charge no matter how much I use it. Usually when I go to bed it's still well over 60%. Compared to my S6, it's about 1-3 cm taller and 1-2 cm thinner (S6 is wider). I only have a couple of very minor downsides with the S8: 1) I've struggled to find a good enough temperament. Protective glass due to the curved edges of the phone. I was able to find one that is actually case friendly and sticks to the curved edges. 2) Facebook is a pre-installed application that you cannot uninstall. You can disable it and force-stop the app so it doesn't run in the background, but it can't be uninstalled. 3) I'm unfamiliar with Bixby and don't plan on using it, but the extra button on the side below the volume buttons is the Bixby button. The location of this button is exactly where I press my thumb when trying to press the side power button (on the opposite side) with my index or middle finger. When I grab the phone this way, I'm basically squeezing both sides to press the power button for the screen to light up. This will press the Bixby button and a notification will appear. It would be very helpful if this button could be programmed to open whatever application I choose, or if it just doesn't exist!, but there's no way to "get rid" of it. I just have to be careful to hold my phone differently so I don't have to press it. He was fast, responsive and took great pictures. This was a much needed major update! I have 90 days left and am still keeping track of it in case I need to return it. But having come this far with him, I intend to keep him.

Pros
  • Best in its niche
Cons
  • Not the best

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March 16, 2023
bought this for my wife, good value but the screen's slightly sandblasted looking
March 10, 2023
Mic would not work