Eh, you know how Singaporeans love to talk tech, right? From the latest phones to the best telco deals, we always got something to say. Lately, HardwareZone forums have been buzzing about two things: the Samsung S25 Ultra and this new telco called Eight Mobile. Let’s see what’s the drama about over the past few weeks.
Current Trends in SG Tech
- The Samsung S25 Ultra is facing backlash for perceived downgrades compared to the S24 Ultra, especially regarding the S Pen and camera.
- Many users feel that high-end Android phones are losing their value proposition when priced similarly to iPhones.
- There’s a growing sentiment that some phone brands are intentionally limiting features in new models to push consumers to upgrade more frequently.
- Eight Mobile is attracting users with its cheap plans and generous data allowances, including roaming, but there are concerns about network quality and reliability.
- Users are actively comparing different telco plans and exploring alternatives to major providers.
Key Challenges Facing SG Tech Users
- Samsung S25 Ultra users are reporting that the S Pen’s Bluetooth functionality is missing, with some users suggesting it was intentionally removed to push sales of the S26.
The moment s pen bt. I think no point. I always like aksing people to take group photos and use S pen to trigger.
hachi (February 2025)
- Some users are experiencing quality issues with Samsung devices, such as the infamous ‘green line of death.’
Buy Samsung at your own risk. Every other day I see someone with the green line of death on their Samgong phone
Lifeinmotion (February 2025)
- Eight Mobile users are reporting network issues, including random disconnections and slower speeds, with some attributing it to network overuse and CGNAT.
No wonder my eight randomly disconnects at times
ShinnAsuka (February 2025)
- Users feel that some mobile phone upgrades are not worth the cost, especially when performance improvements are marginal.
Those who upgraded their S24 ultra for this is truly kumgong…they claimed after discounts and trade-in they pay only a few hundred $ for this but I think they just paid a few hundred $ to buy the same phone that they have been using…free money for samsung
Cryptology (February 2025)
- There are concerns about the reliability of smaller telcos, with some users experiencing issues right after switching.
Siao liao la Eight users all tio jinx liao. Myself included.
ThisIsHome (January 2025)
Smart Ways to Handle Tech Woes
- Don’t blindly upgrade to the latest phone model; wait for reviews and user feedback before making a decision.
- Consider alternatives to Samsung, such as OnePlus, which offer flagship hardware at a lower price.
Guys, for Android phones, you may want to try OnePlus instead of Samsung for the following reasons: 1. Flagship hardware at much lower price 2. Much better battery life 3. Much faster charging 4. Clean and non bloated UI
optimus_prime888 (February 2025)
- If you still want to use the S Pen’s Bluetooth features on the S25 Ultra, you can buy an older S Pen for less than $30.
If you bought S25 Ultra and still want S Pen bluetooth features, just buy older S Pen from various platforms. Less than $30 and you got an overpowered S Pen for your new S25 series.
Cryptology (February 2025)
- Test a new telco’s network in your usual locations (like your HDB or MRT route) before committing to a plan.
- Be cautious of extremely cheap telco plans, as they may come with compromises in network quality or reliability.
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