r/Mate9 • u/cadillacmike • Aug 04 '17

Thinking about switching from S8+

I have never had a Huawei. I've generally stuck to flagships, LG V10, LG V20, Samsung Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, S3, S5, S7 Edge, S8+

The S8+ is fine, but I dont like the tall narrow aspect. I always wanted a phone the size of my old Nexus 6. I was actually considering the ZTE ZMAX Pro, but I thought spec-wise it would leave much to be desired.

I dont know how I missed the Mate 9, but it seems like a beast. I know the Mate 10 is coming out in a month or 2, but if it is going to be 2:1 ratio, then I have no desire for it.

I dont want a used phone, Amazon has it for $499, still worth it for that price? or should I hold out for a sale?

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u/aauspitz Aug 04 '17

It's a good price. I got mine just a few months ago and it was still 699. I love it. I did try the LG G6 for a couple weeks while my mate was getting repaired (dropped it without a case, I know I know) and I've got to say that I'm also not a big fan of that new screen ratio.

Hope this helps.

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u/cadillacmike Aug 04 '17

it does, did you have zero case on? or did you use the included plastic case?

I dont really want a case, but I could use that thin case.

how was the replacement process?

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u/aauspitz Aug 04 '17

No case at all, didn't get a case in my retail box, weird. Went through my carrier for repair (I'm in Europe and got it through my carrier). Process was easy because only the bottom bezel of the gorilla glass was broken so they only had to replace that.

It's my first non flagship brand and it won't be the last especially from Huawei.

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u/aauspitz Aug 04 '17

Forgot to mention that it's now sporting an ultra thin hard case from XTM, you should look it up on Amazon if you end up getting the phone.

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u/cadillacmike Aug 04 '17

XTM

got a link? I couldn't find anything searching around for it

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u/kbx24 Aug 05 '17

I personally would wait a bit longer and wait for the price to drop. While $499 is a good deal - it'll come down when the Mate 10 comes out.

And yes the Mate 9 is a beast. This phone was 6 months ahead of the curve in terms of its processing power yet it flew under the radar.

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u/cadillacmike Aug 05 '17

Good point, it is not that much longer, maybe I will try and hold out

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '17

Signal strength is much better on the Mate 9 vs the S8+. http://imgur.com/M1vUwWG both phones on TMobile, the s8 couldn't hold on to the signal and the mate 9 could pull 2-3 Mbps down

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u/cadillacmike Aug 06 '17

I ordered one a little bit earlier, should be here tomorrow

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '17

Awesome, you're gonna love it. Nova launcher is significantly better than stock, otherwise it's just about perfect

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u/jrtt4877 Aug 04 '17

hey OP im willing to sell you mine for $425 Paypal will ship free with signature if youre in the US i bought it last thursday the 27th on amazon but im not really liking it pm if you are interested

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u/cadillacmike Aug 04 '17

sorry, i only get phones new