Gadgetory

since links get a long history of releasing multiple versions of their phones when I say multiple I mean a metric ton forget about those pesky carrier variants the Galaxy S line in particular has so many different phones that most people don't even know they exist the galaxy s5 in particular has six different variations for customers to choose from and that doesn't even include carrier specific models it's been a long time since I five hit the shelves though and it seems like Samsung's finally starting to narrow down their offerings bit the last two versions of the galaxy s have focused on small and large versions for different types of users but it's the new design language of the galaxy s 8 beg for a single phone I'm David and Mel Thurmond authority and this is what I don't like about the Samsung Galaxy s8 plus the Galaxy S II is all about bigger screens and smaller bezels this is literally the core marketing feature of Samsung's unboxed your phone campaign don't get me wrong this is a great change because it moves us towards that single sheet of glass phone that we've all been dreaming up for years smaller bezels in a larger screen are great for media consumption but when does that much screen become too much sure the screen to body ratio in the galaxy Si and si plus is a lot more optimized than it was in previous generations but the whole point of this optimization was to give more room for content while still being able to hold the phone in one hand yeah ok someone could argue that the Galaxy S a plus is just slightly bigger than something like the pixel XL but does that curved glass body make it way too easy to slip out of my hand and it's the height of the screen just a little too hard to reach from the top yes it is without using two hands this phone really isn't optimized for the average user okay I know what you're thinking just get a case but listen again to Samsung's slogan for the Galaxy s8 unbox your phone yes I know this is intended to highlight these small bezels and big screen on the thing but a phone like this a screaming to be left uncovered Hey Simpsons official yet horrifyingly ugly cases are designed to protect the thing from bumps and scuffs while still maintaining as much of the original design language as possible well I can understand where they were going out with these cases never mind those things are terrifying this feeds into my other primary gripe with this phone the fingerprint sensor yes the sensors on the galaxy Si and si plus are exactly the same the effort required to actually activate them is far from it a fingerprint sensor on your phone should be as effortless to use as possible and both the galaxy Si and si plus are guilty of bad placement and just bad design on the regular si at least my finger lands somewhere near the right spot but the plus model forces need to stretch my hand to its full length in order to cover it just right now to be clear I really do like the design of these devices well I am partial to LG slightly chunkier design that is easier to hold the galaxy sa really is a work of art same some obviously took what was so beautiful about the galaxy note 7 and worked it into these devices from a functionality standpoint the essay reigns supreme over the essay plus in my opinion for a price differential of about 120 bucks which essentially gets you a slightly bigger battery and slightly larger screen it's a no-brainer for me to nab the standard version of this thing what's your opinion on the galaxy si plus do you value this extra point four inches of screen real estate over the bigger body do you like learning devices like this and are still looking for something to replace your late note 7 let us know in the comments below and make sure to subscribe and hit that little bill at the top make sure that you stay tuned for future videos until next time I'm David Emmel with Android authority and I'll see you in the next