I'm trying to decide between the S6 and the S6 Edge. My heart says edge, but the thing I'm most concerned about is one handed use, which is how I use a phone most of the time.
In the UK the store handsets are clamped at the back so its hard to test. I've noticed a few reviews on YouTube say that it's not great and is easy for your palms to mess with the screen.
Would love some real world input from people who use the edge. Also I'd be likely to put a case like a ringke slim on, would that make it easier?
Got my s6 edge since April and now I'm quite used to holding out with one hand. But still with two hands when composing texts.
I use this s6 edge with 1 hand most of the time
I'm using it with a Spigen case not tried it with out yet
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Just thought to try it using no case feels OK oh and I'm using an adapted Google swipe keyboard with the option to leave the numbers on the screen
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I have a case round mine which makes it a little larger and I can do most things one handed but easier with two.
Without the case, I can use it one handed but I think with both the s6 and edge it will be harder than say the S5 due to the glass and not the grippy plastic
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I'm trying to decide between the S6 and the S6 Edge. My heart says edge, but the thing I'm most concerned about is one handed use, which is how I use a phone most of the time.
In the UK the store handsets are clamped at the back so its hard to test. I've noticed a few reviews on YouTube say that it's not great and is easy for your palms to mess with the screen.
Would love some real world input from people who use the edge. Also I'd be likely to put a case like a ringke slim on, would that make it easier?
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The s6 edge is easier to hold in one hand than the standard s6 because of the narrower sides. It is not always comfortable to use with one hand (particularly when texting with Fleksy)
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Snowby123 said:
The s6 edge is easier to hold in one hand than the standard s6 because of the narrower sides. It is not always comfortable to use with one hand (particularly when texting with Fleksy)
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How about just general one-handed stuff: entering a url, switching tabs in chrome, refreshing, little things like that?
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How about just general one-handed stuff: entering a url, switching tabs in chrome, refreshing, little things like that?
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Easy as pie. However swiping down the notification panel is far easier with two hands than one.
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I came over from a galaxy s3 which I actually thought was about the perfect size for a phone. I thought I would try the note 2 out just to see if you know I would be able to use some of the extra features such as the pan and maybe some other things. I'm having trouble with the size. I'm not sure I am going to be able to work with this. The Galaxy s3 I could work 1 handed but I am struggling using the note 2 1 handed.
I am just curious if it is just that I am NOT used to the phone, and I will eventually figure out how to use it 1 handed. Thanks in advance for your kind response is.
Unless your name is Shaq I doubt you will ever be able to one hand this phone.
But even without being able to do full one hand operation, I am betting you will get used to the size. All things take time. Hell there was a time when I was so used to texting on my old Samsung flip phone back in 2005, that the thought of getting a touch screen keyboard based phone was just blasphemy. And of course when I did get my device, a Droid X, I was really turned off from the keyboard. I hated texting on it and it drove me nuts.
Now today, I can't imagine having a flip phone with those ugly T9 keys, or even a slider phone that has so much wasted thickness for a redundant keyboard.
You'll get used to it, sooner or later. But it grows on you.
You have to hold it differently. If your fingers are long enough, their tips can still wrap around the phone while it mostly resting on them, not your palm. This gives your thumb much more mobility. It feels weird at first but isn't uncomfortable. I cannot reach both the status bar and buttons without shifting my grip awkwardly, but I still can do that one handed.
It's been three days and I've already gotten used to it, I can't believe how small my former Razr MAXX feels in comparison. I'm 6'2 and have pretty big hands and I am able to 1 hand it in most cases, but it's more comfortable with 2.
Unless you have really small hands. you will definitely get used to it.
Im going to give it a week....right now I'm missing my sg3
I could drive the crap out of that phone.
I one hand it without a issue I just use my pinky as a rest for the phone and my thumb does all the typing... There was review of some clip type thing that hooks to the back to slide your fingers in perhaps you could use the
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that's what she said.
No problems over here I can use it with one hand too.
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I got use to the size from day one. Only when I have to use my thumb during one hand operation do I realize that I have a big phone.
xxxxmarkxxx said:
I one hand it without a issue I just use my pinky as a rest for the phone and my thumb does all the typing... There was review of some clip type thing that hooks to the back to slide your fingers in perhaps you could use the
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That clip thing is called a fly grip I believe. Qbking77 has a YouTube video reviewing it and I think it looks pretty handy. I'm a 6 foot tall man with big hands and I'm afraid I'm going to drop the phone reaching for the notification bar while the phone is sliding in my hand. I've had a lot of different phones and this one is hands down my favorite but I do have the fear of it sliding out of my hand reaching for the notification bar to the home button (try doing that one handed... you'll see what I mean).
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The moment I pulled the note 2 out of the box and put it into my hand for the first time the GS3 was dead to me. I doubt I will ever be able to use a smaller phone without a stylus. I use the stylus nonstop for work and find that I am typically using one hand to hold the phone and the other I have the stylus.
But, I am also 6' 5" and don't really have much issue holding it in one hand and using my thumb to operate it. I usually don't even have issue moving the phone slightly to be able to reach all 4 corners.
Personally when I use my wife's S3 or my old GN after having this phone they seem tiny and I can't even stand using them. People can say what they want but for me a guy with avg size hands I think this phone is perfect. The only Issue I do have is when using my left hand it is a PITA to hit the back button. Samsung should have had the whole area to the right of the home button as a contact area, so that isn't so much a size issue for me but a design issue. Either way I could never go back to a smaller phone now.
The only thing you'll have trouble getting used to are the stares. At the mall.....restaurants especially. I haven't had a quiet meal in the last week. Waitresses and patrons just walk up and say, "That is the biggest phone I have ever seen! What is it? Do you like it.....isn't it TOO big?"
I just tell them the micro radiation is off the charts....so stand back.
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snapz54 said:
that's not what she said.
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I can one hand this phone and after a week of having mine I have gotten used to the size, it seems normal to me and other phones look extremely small.
Sent from my rooted galaxy note 2... U mad?
I LOL'ed a title
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I one hand it without a issue I just use my pinky as a rest for the phone and my thumb does all the typing...
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I do the same thing. Works like a charm. The only thing I'm still working on is trying to browse the web in bed while holding the phone above me. Feels kinda awkward.
Yeah. Meant for big people I believe. 6 foot 5 1/2 here. Hands huge as people tell me. Just have fun. U will find your own trick in using it.
I Murder Murderers
Matt ... pm me if you decide to go back to the S3.
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I'm in the process of switching carriers from Sprint to Verizon, and was worried about the size of the Note 2. I was glad to read all of your comments about getting used to it. Thanks! It has helped solidify my decision.
How do you like using this device with one hand? Guess i have to small hands for one hand use of 5.2 inch screen. Finding it hard to write on it with one hand.
solox said:
How do you like using this device with one hand? Guess i have to small hands for one hand use of 5.2 inch screen. Finding it hard to write on it with one hand.
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Enable one-handed mode and split keyboard mode. Swipe the keyboard left or right in portrait or swipe the keyboard apart in landscape.
Perfect in portrait mode, but landscape keyboard has me constantly hitting the comma instead of space.
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One hand is comfortable to me with no resize of anything. This is my limit though. Any bigger and I'd need two. (That's what she said!)
The choice is having a small screen and comfortably using with one hand, or having a large screen and using both hands. Heaven or paradise.
Coming from and Evo 3D this phone is quite big for one handed use. It could just be the way I hold it but I even have trouble using the top of the screen one handed not just trouble typing. That being said I do like the size for other reasons. Maybe my sweet spot would be between the 4.3? of the 3D and this 5.2. I'm sure I will get used to it though.
Tiny hands. Then again i'm sure most pro bb players are like, " one handing note 3? Not a problem! LOL!". All personal preference.
No problem coming from a note 2
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No issues and I have small hands as well. I use SwiftKey in swipe mode
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I'm a big guy and there are apps like ingress that require careful handling on long thumb presses.
I'd not trade for smaller device. It's perfect even if I would have to shuffle to two hands. I'll get used to two hands and deal with a 5.5 or 6 device maybe. Right now I can handle this one handed but absolutely do not want a smaller screen ever again. Ever.
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Has anyone compared the one-handed handling of the LG G2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S4?
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Zoide_ said:
Has anyone compared the one-handed handling of the LG G2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S4?
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It would be about the same, pretty much the same chassis size but the G2 screen comes closer to the edge.
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It would be about the same, pretty much the same chassis size but the G2 screen comes closer to the edge.
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I wonder how the trade-off between the GS4's physical buttons (and thus no screen real estate being taken up by virtual buttons) and the G2's larger screen size works out.
Well, I find the S4 easier to hold because it has a more defined edge. I think the g2 is really awkward to hold, still not comfortable with it.
For 1h writing I have set up SwiftKey as shown in the picture
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I prefer the on screen buttons
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Incep said:
Well, I find the S4 easier to hold because it has a more defined edge. I think the g2 is really awkward to hold, still not comfortable with it.
For 1h writing I have set up SwiftKey as shown in the picture
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I find G2 is perfectly made for using a case that sticks out the bezels. Makes it good to hold, and no accidental hits on screen. Yet it's two handed use most of time for me. Only had it a few days, will come back later with review.
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I find G2 is perfectly made for using a case that sticks out the bezels. Makes it good to hold, and no accidental hits on screen. Yet it's two handed use most of time for me. Only had it a few days, will come back later with review.
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Which case do you have? I haven't bought one yet, but am planning to do one of the next days.
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I wonder how the trade-off between the GS4's physical buttons (and thus no screen real estate being taken up by virtual buttons) and the G2's larger screen size works out.
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5.2 actual drops to 5.0 effective when stock nav bar is active. Though, there are so many ways to reduce the size or toggle visibility of the nav bar that it's only a data point valid for stock users.
I have 5.2 available at all times. :thumbs:
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solox said:
I find G2 is perfectly made for using a case that sticks out the bezels. Makes it good to hold, and no accidental hits on screen. Yet it's two handed use most of time for me. Only had it a few days, will come back later with review.
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A case helps hold the smooth phone better and raised edges/bezel does prevent most accidental screen touches. although the phone doesn't feel like it fits as nicely in my hand without the case, but the tradeoffs are worth it.
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Which case do you have? I haven't bought one yet, but am planning to do one of the next days.
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I have the Diztronic Matte black TPU. One of the few verizon cases on Amazon. There's more info on cases in the Accessories forum though.
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Which case do you have? I haven't bought one yet, but am planning to do one of the next days.
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I'm using this cheap case on my international D802 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grip-Gel-TPU-Case-Cover-For-LG-G2-D802-Screen-Protector-/310734809332
It's matte at the back, and the borders have the same glossy colors as the phone, which makes it look part of the phone i think. Had to cut out more room for the usb cable though.
Hi, I just noticed that the screen is a little bit sunken into the tablet. So the transition from screen to metal edge is not that smooth, the metal edge stands a bit out. Is this normal?
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hill67 said:
Hi, I just noticed that the screen is a little bit sunken into the tablet. So the transition from screen to metal edge is not that smooth, the metal edge stands a bit out. Is this normal?
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I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be like that. Mine is the same.
marctronixx said:
please post color, model, place of purchase
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I have a 32 gig, white, WiFi only, purchased at the google play store here in The Netherlands.
hill67 said:
Hi, I just noticed that the screen is a little bit sunken into the tablet. So the transition from screen to metal edge is not that smooth, the metal edge stands a bit out. Is this normal?
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Thanks for pointing that out!!!! After running my thumb over the sides, I have noticed that the top, bottom, left side, is sunken, but the right side of the screen is flush?????
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Thanks for pointing that out!!!! After running my thumb over the sides, I have noticed that the top, bottom, left side, is sunken, but the right side of the screen is flush?????
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For me its the left side that's flush with the rest sunken. I'm trying to keep a positive mindset about my new toy but build-wise I'm starting to struggle...
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For me its the left side that's flush with the rest sunken. I'm trying to keep a positive mindset about my new toy but build-wise I'm starting to struggle...
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Think I will stay off the forum for a little while, so I can make my own mind up.
Don't help reading negative reviews if you know what I mean ?
My screen is slightly sunken all round. I personally feel this could be intentional to help limit the risk of scratches if someone is careless enough to set their tablet down screen side down.
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aindow said:
My screen is slightly sunken all round. I personally feel this could be intentional to help limit the risk of scratches if someone is careless enough to set their tablet down screen side down.
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I just noticed this on mine, all edges are just a bit back from the metal edge... Its a bit weird when I notice it but this is a good point!
I'm not asking anybody to scratch their screens, but could somebody take a key and swipe it across the screen with gloves mode on? I found an awesome trick with my wife's s4 and my own s5 that let's us use any conductive material as a stylus, granted the tip is at least as wide as an average key.
Screen response is PERFECT. I've been telling everyone I can find that has an s5 about this. I myself use a -and feel free to laugh- crochet needle (since the tip is rounded, not pointy), cut in half with a pencil grip on it. Boom, stylus for all! I've had people buy them off me, and I need to see if it works on a phone that's already perfect. (HAM2)
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Does not work for me. Tried several keys, but will try crochet needle when home.
That's a bummer but thanks for letting me know
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Why Not a Soft Stylus?
prichm1992 said:
I'm not asking anybody to scratch their screens, but could somebody take a key and swipe it across the screen with gloves mode on? I found an awesome trick with my wife's s4 and my own s5 that let's us use any conductive material as a stylus, granted the tip is at least as wide as an average key.
Screen response is PERFECT. I've been telling everyone I can find that has an s5 about this. I myself use a -and feel free to laugh- crochet needle (since the tip is rounded, not pointy), cut in half with a pencil grip on it. Boom, stylus for all! I've had people buy them off me, and I need to see if it works on a phone that's already perfect. (HAM2)
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Why would you use a hard-tipped stylus that could scratch your screen? I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin', but I have a laser pointer/flashlight/pen which has a very small diameter soft-tipped stylus on the opposite end from the laser/flashlight/pen. You can buy a 2 pack of them at Walley's for about 9 bucks. Although I don't use one often, it taps and swipes perfectly on my HAM 2 even in Gloves Mode. I gave the 2nd one to my bro-in-law who is a huge war strategy gamer. He uses it all the time moving troop icons on his Motorola Droid as well as other gaming functions. He swears by it and says it's much better & quicker than finger touches.
Huh, I always wondered what gloves mode was ha! Just never cared to try it out but now that I know I am very interested in this feature.
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Huh, I always wondered what gloves mode was ha! Just never cared to try it out but now that I know I am very interested in this feature.
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I thought gloves mode was just a more sensitive screen setting.
Test fails for a key or metal pen.
I had no idea that a conductive material could be used as a stylus like that. I'm definitely going to have to try this out on my own S5. And using a crochet needle, how creative! I can imagine it works great with the pencil grip too. I'm so glad you shared this, it's such a simple and budget-friendly solution to having a stylus. Thank you for sharing, I'm sure many people will benefit from this trick.
So other than the edge people, edge light thingy, notifications and nightstand, what does the edge display actually add to the device?
Is there any functional use?
When you're using the device, can other people see the display better than they would if you used a flat screen phone? So is privacy compromised because people can see your display from the side?
Is there any 3rd party apps (root or otherwise) that utilise the curved screen?
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The Edge has very little use bar people edge or night clock but that might change as development continues.
As for the time being its aesthetics and dam does it look good
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The Edge has very little use bar people edge or night clock but that might change as development continues.
As for the time being its aesthetics and dam does it look good
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It's stunning. And it does feel extremely immersive when compared to those "flat" phones too. I haven't had a problem with screen privacy, the edges aren't that big. But the aesthetics are just.. Damn. And I also use the NightClock routinely. There are also upcoming apps on XDA, I already saw Music Controls for the Edge screen
But you won't truely understand the Edge until you tried it yourself, trust me
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It's stunning. And it does feel extremely immersive when compared to those "flat" phones too. I haven't had a problem with screen privacy, the edges aren't that big. But the aesthetics are just.. Damn. And I also use the NightClock routinely. There are also upcoming apps on XDA, I already saw Music Controls for the Edge screen
But you won't truely understand the Edge until you tried it yourself, trust me
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I have tried as i own one lol or was that kinda aimed at other prospect S6 Edge owners.
Yeh i was blown away by the S6 Edge what a beauty and yes until you try you wont get it. Watching videos and reading is so immersive and such a joy to hold and look at.
The development will continue to further enhance the edge utility. But on looks alone it was well worth me opting for it over the S6.
I couldn't justify the extra £7 per month for the edge so today I got the standard S6. Though I am kinda thinking I made the wrong decision and should get the LG G4 instead.
There's not much other than looking really cool. I forget about the contact thing, I never lay the phone down on its face, so it doesn't light up with the contact color, but I do use the edge clock at night. It's pretty cool and doesn't really light up the room.
I tested both S6 and S6 Edge before ordering the Edge. The Edge screen seems to have no bezels because of the edges. Indeed the image is different and it looks even better than the screens with very small bezels. I just felt that the phone has only up and down bezels and the image stops at the edge of the screen.
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Check out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3090255
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3095371
This guy made a music control 'edge widget' and app launcher
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