Hi, I've been a Samsung user for as long as I can remember and recently I decided to just let it go, phones are very expensive and it just doesn't feel like I'm really getting what I'm paying for or at least I'm paying way too much for anything really innovative.
So, I decided to give something else a chance. I'm actually on the fence with a Mi 9t Pro or a Oneplus 7 Pro. I've been reading and watching a lot of reviews but I just can't decide.
OP 7 Pro looks fantastic, but the only thing that would make me buy it is how often the device gets updates, so far it seems like they push updates very often and that's a very good thing. Other than that, I get the same feeling, way to pricey and there are many things that the phone should have for that money, such as water/dust resistance or the lack of AOD, for the price it feels like a wasted opportunity, and I just want to avoid feeling that I wasted a lot of money for a device that will be left behind once the newest one is announced.
About the Mi 9t Pro (need B2 band missing in the K20 Pro). How often does the device gets updates? I don't care if pictures aren't superior to the S10 + ones, just want to get decent to good photos, and keep reading mixed opinions about this. I know I can OC the screen so I don't care about the refresh rate.
It's been a while since I rooted a phone and used magisk so I will have to learn again which I don't mind. But I don't like the idea of buying or spending money for a phone that NEEDS to be rooted in order to get "basic stuff" working or at least working the way it should, which one of them does need less "optimization"?
Another important thing is the community here on XDA, is Oneplus community bigger than Xiaomi's?
So, If any of yous guys have used both or at least have experience with both OnePlus and Xiaomi devices, which one do you think I should buy? I know it depends on what I'm looking for or what I value most. If this helps I'm just looking for the best value for my money.
donelwero said:
Hi, I've been a Samsung user for as long as I can remember and recently I decided to just let it go, phones are very expensive and it just doesn't feel like I'm really getting what I'm paying for or at least I'm paying way too much for anything really innovative.
So, I decided to give something else a chance. I'm actually on the fence with a Mi 9t Pro or a Oneplus 7 Pro. I've been reading and watching a lot of reviews but I just can't decide.
OP 7 Pro looks fantastic, but the only thing that would make me buy it is how often the device gets updates, so far it seems like they push updates very often and that's a very good thing. Other than that, I get the same feeling, way to pricey and there are many things that the phone should have for that money, such as water/dust resistance or the lack of AOD, for the price it feels like a wasted opportunity, and I just want to avoid feeling that I wasted a lot of money for a device that will be left behind once the newest one is announced.
About the Mi 9t Pro (need B2 band missing in the K20 Pro). How often does the device gets updates? I don't care if pictures aren't superior to the S10 + ones, just want to get decent to good photos, and keep reading mixed opinions about this. I know I can OC the screen so I don't care about the refresh rate.
It's been a while since I rooted a phone and used magisk so I will have to learn again which I don't mind. But I don't like the idea of buying or spending money for a phone that NEEDS to be rooted in order to get "basic stuff" working or at least working the way it should, which one of them does need less "optimization"?
Another important thing is the community here on XDA, is Oneplus community bigger than Xiaomi's?
So, If any of yous guys have used both or at least have experience with both OnePlus and Xiaomi devices, which one do you think I should buy? I know it depends on what I'm looking for or what I value most. If this helps I'm just looking for the best value for my money.
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Have never had Xiaomi phone but I can tell you right now, Oneplus has the best community and awesome software support .I currently have the 6T and have been really wanting the 7 pro or one of the 9T phones Only thing holding me back is OxygenOS on Oneplus for frequent updates with soon to Android 10.
Have been doing a lot of research myself and MiUI has some things that OxygenOS doesn't such as AOD and other little things,overall it seems more featurfull but OxygenOS is still pretty great and lightning fast,
In terms of value for money I would probably say go with the 9T if you don't truly care about frequency of updates and community,I think Xiaomi does have a decent following on here and on Reddit,you will not be stuck for help.
Though the 7pro certainly looks the better phone,is it worth the price,I'm not so sure.Thats why I had it in my cart ready to buy on day one but just couldn't justify to myself paying that price when there are other phones like the 9T pro out there
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Have never had Xiaomi phone but I can tell you right now, Oneplus has the best community and awesome software support .I currently have the 6T and have been really wanting the 7 pro or one of the 9T phones Only thing holding me back is OxygenOS on Oneplus for frequent updates with soon to Android 10.
Have been doing a lot of research myself and MiUI has some things that OxygenOS doesn't such as AOD and other little things,overall it seems more featurfull but OxygenOS is still pretty great and lightning fast,
In terms of value for money I would probably say go with the 9T if you don't truly care about frequency of updates and community,I think Xiaomi does have a decent following on here and on Reddit,you will not be stuck for help.
Though the 7pro certainly looks the better phone,is it worth the price,I'm not so sure.Thats why I had it in my cart ready to buy on day one but just couldn't justify to myself paying that price when there are other phones like the 9T pro out there
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Thanks for taking some time to answer. That's the exact same thing happening to me right now. I have the 9t and the Oneplus in my cart. But somehow I just can't justify the Oneplus price, I feel like hoping in the Samsung wagon again, paying a lot for nothing new just a pretty modern device and it's just worse if I want to buy the blue OP 7 Pro, OnePlus is becoming a flagship itself and it feels like the real Flagship killer is the K20/9T Pro.
I'm getting more inclined towards custom roms and mods, years ago I couldn't stop switching roms on my HTC One, great times!! Still can't decide.
Also, is the quality on Xiaomi devices any good? I mean, it won't break like in 4 months or so?
donelwero said:
Thanks for taking some time to answer. That's the exact same thing happening to me right now. I have the 9t and the Oneplus in my cart. But somehow I just can't justify the Oneplus price, I feel like hoping in the Samsung wagon again, paying a lot for nothing new just a pretty modern device and it's just worse if I want to buy the blue OP 7 Pro, OnePlus is becoming a flagship itself and it feels like the real Flagship killer is the K20/9T Pro.
I'm getting more inclined towards custom roms and mods, years ago I couldn't stop switching roms on my HTC One, great times!! Still can't decide.
Also, is the quality on Xiaomi devices any good? I mean, it won't break like in 4 months or so?
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No I think the Xiaomi phones are of high quality,I hear of people using them for you to 5 years no problem,yea Samsung is too expensive as compared to the other two but the Oneplus 7 pro is too expensive compared to the 9T,
Honestly if I was buying a phone because I wanted to use it for two or more years I would go with the 7 pro (but at this point I'd wait for the 7T pro).
I currently have 6T and am just thinking of a temporary change,maybe one year just to take advantage of the better camera ,battery than my 6T.I will probably buy the Oneplus 8 next year then because I do believe OnePlus is the better company for software with Best hardware possible. If your in to modding and all that why not go for the k20 pro which is Really cheap with plenty of support
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No I think the Xiaomi phones are of high quality,I hear of people using them for you to 5 years no problem,yea Samsung is too expensive as compared to the other two but the Oneplus 7 pro is too expensive compared to the 9T,
Honestly if I was buying a phone because I wanted to use it for two or more years I would go with the 7 pro (but at this point I'd wait for the 7T pro).
I currently have 6T and am just thinking of a temporary change,maybe one year just to take advantage of the better camera ,battery than my 6T.I will probably buy the Oneplus 8 next year then because I do believe OnePlus is the better company for software with Best hardware possible. If your in to modding and all that why not go for the k20 pro which is Really cheap with plenty of support
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I think you gave me the best answer I could expect. I was on the same boat, thinking about not buying the OP because next year it will be better and I wont be spending a lot of money again. But if I get to buy something cheaper, next year I can finally get my first OnePlus.
Thank you very much!!
donelwero said:
I think you gave me the best answer I could expect. I was on the same boat, thinking about not buying the OP because next year it will be better and I wont be spending a lot of money again. But if I get to buy something cheaper, next year I can finally get my first OnePlus.
Thank you very much!!
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Yes but you have to be careful with that line of thought,I will sell my 6T and buy a basic 9T if I decide to go that route,though at moment edging towards keeping my 6T. You Will want to probably sell whatever phone you have now if money is an issue,not forgetting the 9T pro is not really that cheap here in Europe where I am and next year when the OnePlus 8 comes could be looking at €800.(I say I will buy that phone now but when time comes I will likely not and go for another Xaoimi)
My point is all this buying could add up over time, perhaps could be worth holding on to your Samsung if you plan on buying something more expensive next year,though I certainly have an itch for the 9T and can see the value at least for me as I won't lose any money in the short term
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Yes but you have to be careful with that line of thought,I will sell my 6T and buy a basic 9T if I decide to go that route,though at moment edging towards keeping my 6T. You Will want to probably sell whatever phone you have now if money is an issue,not forgetting the 9T pro is not really that cheap here in Europe where I am and next year when the OnePlus 8 comes could be looking at €800.(I say I will buy that phone now but when time comes I will likely not and go for another Xaoimi)
My point is all this buying could add up over time, perhaps could be worth holding on to your Samsung if you plan on buying something more expensive next year,though I certainly have an itch for the 9T and can see the value at least for me as I won't lose any money in the short term
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That's exactly what I intend to do. I have a Note 8 Exynos version, which sucks, and I was thinking of selling it to buy the 9T, it's no that cheap here in Mexico either.
But if I buy the 9T I won't be selling it yet, and will see what happens next year. One thing I can tell, I won't be buying another super expensive phone if I don't think is really worth it, nowadays we only get better cameras, barely better processors... but nothing really new yet prices are still going up, it's just not worth it anymore.
donelwero said:
That's exactly what I intend to do. I have a Note 8 Exynos version, which sucks, and I was thinking of selling it to buy the 9T, it's no that cheap here in Mexico either.
But if I buy the 9T I won't be selling it yet, and will see what happens next year. One thing I can tell, I won't be buying another super expensive phone if I don't think is really worth it, nowadays we only get better cameras, barely better processors... but nothing really new yet prices are still going up, it's just not worth it anymore.
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Your absolutely right,no need to spend massively anymore with phones like the 9T being released,
So have you decided on the 9T then ?
Let us know how you get on.
My expectations are the 9T is enough for anyone,plenty of features,good battery,decent cameras
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Hey guys, i'm currently looking into getting a 3t or s8 because i'm tired of having an iphone 6 for 2 years. Before the Iphone 6 I had the HTC One X, and then the HTC One m7. They were good phones but both spazzed out on me so I got rid of them. I'm looking into going back to android but I don't know if I should go with the s8 or 3t.. any suggestions? I know for the price the 3t is hard to beat, but i'm also a little worried about going ahead and getting one because the Oneplus 5 may be right around the corner...
thanks guys!
I went for the oneplus 3t and I'm keeping this handset at least for the next year or two. Plenty of development and just a quick snappy phone with massive ram.
Goku80 said:
I went for the oneplus 3t and I'm keeping this handset at least for the next year or two. Plenty of development and just a quick snappy phone with massive ram.
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Yeah I went ahead and got the 3t. I dont want to spend $300 more for the S8. Hopefully we get lots of updates in the future.
I went for the 3T no bloatware, rooting capabilities (flashing mods and kernels) best bang for your buck
I love my 3T. My only concern is Oneplus commitment to updates on phones that aren't current. Sure, the Oneplus 3 and 3T continue to get regular updates. The Oneplus 2 and X get nothing however.
So will this happen when the Oneplus 4/5 comes out? I don't care as I update to the new phone whenever Oneplus does. But for those who want to keep their handsets longer? Who knows.
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I love my 3T. My only concern is Oneplus commitment to updates on phones that aren't current. Sure, the Oneplus 3 and 3T continue to get regular updates. The Oneplus 2 and X get nothing however.
So will this happen when the Oneplus 4/5 comes out? I don't care as I update to the new phone whenever Oneplus does. But for those who want to keep their handsets longer? Who knows.
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Yep, i'm a bit worried about this too. It seems like we have a really good dev community though so I'm sure this phone will be popular for a while.
For the main question, I'm kind of debating this myself too - I actually have both on order and am going to compare them before I make my decision. However, I will say the only thing that's drawing me to the S8 is the wow factor of it - and newness of the display and whatnot. In terms of tried and true performance, I really don't think a Samsung phone will be able to beat the 3T. Samsung just has never optimized their OS that well.
As for the 3T getting regular updates, this is just a guess of mine, so take it with a grain of salt, but I feel like OnePlus will support the 3T longer than they did the OP2 and OPX partially because it came out later in their release cycle, and that they're continuing to release new variants of it. It'd be really surprising for them to pitch the matte black version of the phone in April, and then fail to provide any updates for it after the OP5 comes out in July or August or whenever. It could certainly happen, but it seems like bad business to me.
Even still, with the independent development community OnePlus phones have, even if there's no official updates, you should still have unofficial releases coming for quite some time. I know someone who didn't replace their OnePlus One until very recently purely because it was still a perfectly satisfactory experience for them.
S8 benchmarks about the same as the Oneplus 3T. Of course they also force touchwiz, a locked bootloader, and other bloatware on you. If you root or care about custom roms don't get a s8.
OP3T. If you're a member here , I guess you wouldn't like to deal with all that locked bootloaders and other stuff to customize your phone
Well, you live in the US, so 3T. Otherwise I'd go with the S8 INTL Exynos.
It is indeed much pricier, but you get a big screen, IP67, much better camera and some additional features. Software side, their GraceUX (7.0) update on the S7 was already great - but the OOS on the OP3Tis just faster and more AOSP feeling
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Well, you live in the US, so 3T. Otherwise I'd go with the S8 INTL Exynos.
It is indeed much pricier, but you get a big screen, IP67, much better camera and some additional features. Software side, their GraceUX (7.0) update on the S7 was already great - but the OOS on the OP3Tis just faster and more AOSP feeling
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I have the 3t, decided to order the s8. The GraceUX look amazing. So much better than TouchWiz. Hated that. Also hated the bloatware on Samsung phones, so thats why I did not go for the s7. They have really pared back the bloat on the S8 and that screen, just draw dropping! The 3t is ok, but I hate the fingerprint scanner. Why did OP have to introduce their own method instead of using qualacoms. It takes several attempts some times to unlock the phone. Just dont like it at all!
xvitality said:
Hey guys, i'm currently looking into getting a 3t or s8 because i'm tired of having an iphone 6 for 2 years. Before the Iphone 6 I had the HTC One X, and then the HTC One m7. They were good phones but both spazzed out on me so I got rid of them. I'm looking into going back to android but I don't know if I should go with the s8 or 3t.. any suggestions? I know for the price the 3t is hard to beat, but i'm also a little worried about going ahead and getting one because the Oneplus 5 may be right around the corner...
thanks guys!
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If you like to change from one cage to another, take the S8 and pay a lot money for it... But if you like not to be a cagebird anymore, you have to choose the OP3T!!!
Don't make a mistake!
Cheers
Clark
Well there's really no contest here tbh. The S8 is obviously the superior phone. However, it also has the superior price... So it's really up to you how much you wanna spend. You won't be disappointed either way.
As long as you're in the us go with the the 3t. I love this phone, I'm going to stick with it til the 5/6 comes out then upgrade. Even if after his year they slow down with the updates to oos, I do believe with the 3 they will keep up with the security patches. I have flashed most if the roms in the forums and all of them are great as well. Allot of flexibility and the hardware/software combination is phenomenal in both performance and battery. I've had several htc's, lg's, and galaxy's and tbh I don't believe I will ever go back any of them as long as oneplus is in business. Even then I may try out a huawei or another chinese company as well. Bang for buck they seem to have it down very well in comparison to the bigger companies.
3T without a doubt
If I had those two devices in front of me so that I could go home with one of them, that would be 3T regardless of anything
Actually the only better feature of S8 is the display, but nothing more. OP beats the new Samsung in every aspect (not to mention software factor)
MaxFTW said:
3T without a doubt
If I had those two devices in front of me so that I could go home with one of them, that would be 3T regardless of anything
Actually the only better feature of S8 is the display, but nothing more. OP beats the new Samsung in every aspect (not to mention software factor)
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Better screen, better CPU, better GPU, wireless charging, better data/wifi speeds, way better camera, IP 6/8 (dust proof and water resistant), IRIS scanner, heart rate sensor.
Come on guys.. I love my 3T too but let's try to stay within the realms of reality here... The S8 crushes the 3T in everything except in charging speeds, software (with this one being subjective) and price. Where I'm from, an S8 plus will cost around the same as 2 Oneplus 3T's.
never go with samsung.
they fck up android so hard, everytime.
worst company when it comes to software. by far.
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Better screen, better CPU, better GPU, wireless charging, better data/wifi speeds, way better camera, IP 6/8 (dust proof and water resistant), IRIS scanner, heart rate sensor.
Come on guys.. I love my 3T too but let's try to stay within the realms of reality here... The S8 crushes the 3T in everything except in charging speeds, software (with this one being subjective) and price. Where I'm from, an S8 plus will cost around the same as 2 Oneplus 3T's.
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But it's Samsung
Their flagship will be obsolete in a year or so while we will still be getting independent developers' support. The device is only as good as its software.
My experience with Samsung is just horrible and their devices are just hyped up (like Apple products). If you want a really decent Android experience then definitely don't go that way.
I confess, I quite exaggerated speaking about the technical side of this all but as I said my story with Samsung is terrible and I really do think that their products are just bad.
xvitality said:
Hey guys, i'm currently looking into getting a 3t or s8 because i'm tired of having an iphone 6 for 2 years. Before the Iphone 6 I had the HTC One X, and then the HTC One m7. They were good phones but both spazzed out on me so I got rid of them. I'm looking into going back to android but I don't know if I should go with the s8 or 3t.. any suggestions? I know for the price the 3t is hard to beat, but i'm also a little worried about going ahead and getting one because the Oneplus 5 may be right around the corner...
thanks guys!
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Having used both the oneplus 3t and S7 edge , considering the fact that you went from HTC to iPhone i figure you would not want to fool around your phone with root and all . i therefore suggest going with s8 if you can afford . Like others have said and my personal experience touchwiz is not really that blotted (at least on the international variant ) and camera on the s7/s8 will stomp op3t any day not to mention the water and dust resistance and biggest of all if available Samsung pay !
notanoob said:
Having used both the oneplus 3t and S7 edge , considering the fact that you went from HTC to iPhone i figure you would not want to fool around your phone with root and all . i therefore suggest going with s8 if you can afford . Like others have said and my personal experience touchwiz is not really that blotted (at least on the international variant ) and camera on the s7/s8 will stomp op3t any day not to mention the water and dust resistance and biggest of all if available Samsung pay !
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eh I don't really care about samsung pay. I'll probably root it but I don't think i'll mess with flashing ROMs anymore like I did on my HTC's, if i do it won't be any time soon. I went ahead and got the 3t because I'm not really trying to spend $700.
Hey guys, I have been using the Note 8 for 6 months now and I like the phone over all. Few things I am not finding very comfortable are it's size and the weight. And in general gotten a bit bored of the phone. So, I had been to a local store yesterday and saw the V30 here in India. And I must say I really liked it. The design, the display, the form factor and over all appeal of the phone was really good. The only poor thing was it's front camera. But I am not selfie person so I can live with it. But the wide angle rear camera is dope. I hardly use the portrait mode on the Note 8. But I used to take lot of fun pictures with my G6. So I am thinking of switching to the V30. Has anyone here done it? Or own both the phones? Need some honest opinions
If you are just EVEN considering this, my advice is that you should do it, in my case I would NEVER consider using anything less than a samsung galaxy note series device, for me, it is all about the S PEN, the most unique feature among all other devices, what makes the note series devices stand out, you see, anybody who gets a note device should consider the s pen as the #1 reason, if not, the S+ series would be the logical choice, or other good real flagship for that matter, (LG, sony, apple, google, etc)
Haha. Thanks for the advice. I haven't been able to use anything other than Samsung phones in the last 4 years. And one Major reson for that has been the display and to an extent camera. I love the Note 8 and would have not thought of switching, had I not seen the V30. The V30 is much more comfortable in the hand because of its size, weight and form factor. Also, the POLED screen is so much more better than their old LCD displays. And I even compared the Note 8 to the V30 and to my surprise I sort of liked the V30 better. And even while playing those large 4K videos, the V30 was stutter free while my Note 8 clearly was not as smooth. Nevertheless, I am still super confused, as i fear that i might regret my decision later. I have spent a lot of money on the insurance and on the original Samsung case and resale value is bad here in India. But my gut feeling is to still go ahead and try the V30
Well, I thought I will be using the S pen a lot, but unfortunately dint use it after the first few weeks.
I agree, if that's how you feel go for it. Even if someone tries to convince you not to, you already have the thought & may not agree. But if someone tells you reasons why you should you'll probably agree because you have that thought already. People look for assurance to make big decisions, it's human nature. But this decision is yours, it's your personal preference, everyone is different & nothing wrong with that.
My past 2 phones were Notes, I'm a big fan of the SPen. I'm always up for change & consider others. I do look at phones other than Samsung whenever I get a new one. But LG is not one of them. I'm personally not a fan of any of their products except my room AC is LG, their phones & TVs, they never catch my eye. Quality & features seem lacking to me. Maybe part of it is the experience with them that I saw when I worked in OEM electronic repair. We always said that LG stood for Low Grade. Haha
It sounds like you are the type to get bored of phones & need to change often. In the US for T-Mobile we have a Jump On Demand program where after 18 months or something like that you can trade in your phone for some new model. Great for people who like to have the latest & greatest. Do they offer anything like that where you are? It will help your wallet to switch phones often.
Hahaha. I understand you. For me, LG has always been that brand which has come very close to replacing my Samsung phones But never succeeded. I have an LG 4K tv which I absolutely love. As far as the decision of buying the V30, I haven't made up my mind completely yet. I wanted to know from someone who has used both and if they had a strong reason not to switch from the Note 8, apart from its S pen feature of course. I am still in 2 minds actually, since I will be wasting a lot of money and Also, if I regret the decision later, I will definitely not be able to spend more to get back to the Note 8 for now. Haha.
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I agree, if that's how you feel go for it. Even if someone tries to convince you not to, you already have the thought & may not agree. But if someone tells you reasons why you should you'll probably agree because you have that thought already. People look for assurance to make big decisions, it's human nature. But this decisi9n is yours, it's your personal preference, everyone is different & nothing wrong with that.
My past 2 phones were Notes, I'm a big fan of the SPen. I'm always up for change & consider others. I do look at phones other than Samsung whenever I get a new one. But LG is not one of them. I'm personally not a fan of any of their products except my room AC is LG, their phones & TVs, they never catch my eye. Quality & features seem lacking to me. Maybe part of it is the experience with them that I saw when I worked in OEM electronic repair. We always said that LG stood for Low Grade. Haha
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It sounds like you are the type to get bored of phones & need to change often. In the US for T-Mobile we have a Jump On Demand program where after 18 months or something like that you can trade in your phone for some new model. Great for people who like to have the latest & greatest. Do they offer anything like that where you are? It will help your wallet to switch phones often.
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Hahahaha. Absolutely!! You got me. I am that kind of person who get bored with phones very often. And unfortunately here in India we don't have such schemes. What a shame!!
To be fair I've never played with a LG TV so I can't really say I don't like them. LG crossed my mind before buying the Note 8. Then I decided to buy an Exynos Note 8 cause I can't live without custom recovery & root cause we only have Snapdragon in the US. But then again if it comes to the day when that's not an option I may switch from Samsung even if not available on other OEMs. There are some Huawei phones that seem nice, I think they will be a great competitor in due time if not already.
That sucks that resale value is low where you are. How about selling on ebay? I've never sold my old phones. Luckily I'm not the type to upgrade phones every year, that would definitely not be good for my wallet as flagship phones cost way too much these days.
Unfortunately, It's all the same here whether you sell it on eBay or any other platform. Nevertheless, i might not buy the V30 if i dont sell my Note 8 for a decent price. Lets see
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To be fair I've never played with a LG TV so I can't really say I don't like them. LG crossed my mind before buying the Note 8. Then I decided to buy an Exynos Note 8 cause I can't live without custom recovery & root cause we only have Snapdragon in the US. But then again if it comes to the day when that's not an option I may switch from Samsung even if not available on other OEMs. There are some Huawei phones that seem nice, I think they will be a great competitor in due time if not already.
That sucks that resale value is low where you are. How about selling on ebay? I've never sold my old phones. Luckily I'm not the type to upgrade phones every year, that would definitely not be good for my wallet as flagship phones cost way too much these days.
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Hahahaha. Absolutely!! You got me. I am that kind of person who get bored with phones very often. And unfortunately here in India we don't have such schemes. What a shame!!
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Actually on Jump on Demand in teh US, you can trade for other new flagship devices several times a year - the 18 months is the lease term.
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OP do as you please. Your money and your choice. V30 excellent phone. LG blows away EVERY phone in audio away. The new LG V30 coming out soon. The LG V30 ThinQ? LG sales have been pretty bad. So now they do slight upgrade from last year flagship huh? Even the new V30 only thing it has over Note 8 is better chip and audio.
Regular V30 only had better audio then Note 8. I do agree V30 looks better. The curved screen is worthless. I'd still take Note 8 over V30. I use to be a die hard LG fan. If you do rock LG stick with V series! There other phones have crap build quality.
Worst build quality I've ever dealt with. Stick to V20, V30, V? Etc.
Even the V series is slightly risky according to some and this lawsuit below. Sales have been so bad rumors that LG canned LG G7. Kinda concerning to invest in a company like that? LG made Pixel 2 screens which is having a bad time with screens.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th.../17048574/lg-v30s-price-release-date-mwc-2018
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xda-developers.com/lg-bootloop-lawsuit-settlement-backtrack/amp/
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.th...6889854/pixel-2-xl-lg-display-oled-blue-shift
So, i could finally come to a decision after i went back to the store again today and played with the V30 for good amount of time. Well, i did one important thing before going to the store, which is, replaced my Note 8 official protective standing case with a local 360 degree case. This had already made a lot of difference in how i felt the Note 8 in the hand. So, while i was checking out the V30 today at the store, i did all the possible tests on how better or worse the screen is compared to the Note 8 and how good or bad the camera is and over all how the feel of holding it is, against the Note 8. But when i finally started typing on the V30, trust me, it literally felt like a toy. I had not felt that way until that moment. I immediately went back to my Note 8 and typed on it and i knew i had the better phone with me. Also, like i said, i had changed the case to a much lighter one which had already made the difference. But when i did try typing on the V30, i knew why i had paid those extra dollars for the Note 8. Happily came back home and not going to probably check any other phones until the Note 9 or Pixel 3 XL comes out. Thanks again for all the responses. My Note is here to Stay for longer
Edit: Changing the case to a lighter one would have made it more vulnerable to breaking, but hey, what is the insurance for after all?
Good decision
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So, i could finally come to a decision after i went back to the store again today and played with the V30 for good amount of time. Well, i did one important thing before going to the store, which is, replaced my Note 8 official protective standing case with a local 360 degree case. This had already made a lot of difference in how i felt the Note 8 in the hand. So, while i was checking out the V30 today at the store, i did all the possible tests on how better or worse the screen is compared to the Note 8 and how good or bad the camera is and over all how the feel of holding it is, against the Note 8. But when i finally started typing on the V30, trust me, it literally felt like a toy. I had not felt that way until that moment. I immediately went back to my Note 8 and typed on it and i knew i had the better phone with me. Also, like i said, i had changed the case to a much lighter one which had already made the difference. But when i did try typing on the V30, i knew why i had paid those extra dollars for the Note 8. Happily came back home and not going to probably check any other phones until the Note 9 or Pixel 3 XL comes out. Thanks again for all the responses. My Note is here to Stay for longer
Edit: Changing the case to a lighter one would have made it more vulnerable to breaking, but hey, what is the insurance for after all?
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Good choice you won't regret it. Idk man the rumors so far with Note 9 and Pixel 3 Xl, nothing to write home about. Note 10/ Samsung X/ Pixel 4 XL= True Upgrade.
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Good choice you won't regret it. Idk man the rumors so far with Note 9 and Pixel 3 Xl, nothing to write home about. Note 10/ Samsung X/ Pixel 4 XL= True Upgrade.
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That's why I don't bother upgrading every year, waste of money IMO. Usually need 2 generations to see worthy differences. Same with Android versions, need to 2 letter versions to see noticeable differences. That's why I don't understand why everyone was so anxious to get Oreo. Now that it's here, nothing exciting about it & different than all the past Oreo reviews.
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That's why I don't bother upgrading every year, waste of money IMO. Usually need 2 generations to see worthy differences. Same with Android versions, need to 2 letter versions to see noticeable differences. That's why I don't understand why everyone was so anxious to get Oreo. Now that it's here, nothing exciting about it & different than all the past Oreo reviews.
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Agreed 100%. 1k a year for a phone? No thanks. $500 not to bad. Yeah Oreo doesn't seem much different. We should get Android P, but that will be a while. Like you pointed out usually takes 2 generations to see a worthy difference. In regards to new features and better specs. Some people want newest phone though. For those people do as you will. Others that on the fence really read into what we're saying.
I can't believe Samsung again made this phone with the same old 2.0 QC Wtf? No finger print scaner in the display. Same old design as last years model and only 2.0 QC and only Android 8.0 what a shame. The only pro is a bigger battery that's it. I don't care about the camera or the BT S Pen.
Then don't buy it, it's a simple as that. There's really no need to create a topic under Questions and Answers rambling about how much the phone is a disappointment to you.
if it wasnt for Samsung pay, I would not buy Samsung. where's the F is LG pay ?
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Then don't buy it, it's a simple as that. There's really no need to create a topic under Questions and Answers rambling about how much the phone is a disappointment to you.
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I am not buying it I will stick with the Note 8. Next I will create a topic any time I want don't read it if you don't like me making a topic about the failures of the Note 9. Don't get mad because you got suckered into a clone of last years phone.
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I am not buying it I will stick with the Note 8. Next I will create a topic any time I want don't read it if you don't like me making a topic about the failures of the Note 9. Don't get mad because you got suckered into a clone of last years phone.
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Great points, spoken like a true juvenile. Mad? Not at all. I was merely stating the fact that you posted in the Question & Answer section and what you submitted was neither a question nor an answer. Maybe next time try posting in the Guides, News and Discussions sub forum. Regardless, I don't care nor will bother reading any other useless rants you decided to post going forward. Save those for your social media followers as I'm sure you have a legion of people who are so eager to read your opinion on the Note 9.
this phone charges in ~1h40min from 0% to 100%, and after 30mins charging i have ~50%, good enough for me
Lol @ charging speeds. ?
Phone charges plenty fast. Lasts 2 days sometimes.
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I am not buying it I will stick with the Note 8. Next I will create a topic any time I want don't read it if you don't like me making a topic about the failures of the Note 9. Don't get mad because you got suckered into a clone of last years phone.
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The 9 smashes the note 8 off the planet for many reasons. 512gb storage, faster, smoother, more battery life, more ram, better screen, much much better audio and speakers, better camera. I am sure there are more reasons. Note 8 sucks so bad.
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The 9 smashes the note 8 off the planet for many reasons. 512gb storage, faster, smoother, more battery life, more ram, better screen, much much better audio and speakers, better camera. I am sure there are more reasons. Note 8 sucks so bad.
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512gb? I don't even use my 64gb or my 256gb card in my note 8. Better screen? Barely better speakers yes not a big deal. Camera I could care less about I take about 1 pic a year. Better battery Ok. That's it for 1,000 dollars? Wow and it looks exactly like my phone. I would take a design change in a fingerprint scanner in display over all that other stuff that you just mentioned
You don't have to try to convince me that it's an upgrade worth $1,200 from the Note 8 cause it's not. Also multiple phones are about to drop with Android 9.0. The Note 9 will get 9.0 in about another year good luck
Samsung threw a couple of low end features in the Note9 because they didn't want a repeat of the S9 flop. You know the reason why it flopped was because it looked exactly like the S8 like the Note 9 does.
The Note 9 is a money grab phone for Samsung. They just put that out fast to focus on the 10 which will have all the features the Note9 should have.
it's ridiculous to charge 1000$ for a phone with outdated technology quick charge 2.0
that's like buying a 70000$ sport car that goes 0-60 in 8 seconds. WTF
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it's ridiculous to charge 1000$ for a phone with outdated technology quick charge 2.0
that's like buying a 70000$ sport car that goes 0-60 in 8 seconds. WTF
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I see it as a sports car that goes plenty fast and 40 mpg. QC 2.0 is fine. I don't want my sealed battery getting hot and bothered for 2 years. Some of us aren't renting phones for a year to get the next big thing.
I'm plenty happy with mine. Yes, this is what the Note 8 should have been last year. But since I got the Note 8 more than half off due to the previous Note 7 fiasco, it was a no brainer to trade the 8 in to take advantage of the latest promo for the 9. It's looks are not improved, but boy its performance sure is!
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You don't have to try to convince me that it's an upgrade worth $1,200 from the Note 8 cause it's not. Also multiple phones are about to drop with Android 9.0. The Note 9 will get 9.0 in about another year good luck
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no single iteration is worth the full price to upgrade to. no need to have anyone convince anyone else of this fact.
now since you won't be upgrading, goodbye.
Dude. Why did OP start a post whining about QC 2.0 then half the replies to his post are him grasping at straws dissing the note9. Weird. Many facts were known about note9 and people are still buying it. Yes it is pricey. But Samsung finally pulled off an iterative update with minor details to perfect the minor flaws. Many of us have not been paying full price with trades or leases. I for one paid full price and don't regret it because of how close to perfect this phone is. Probably last time I pay this much for a flagship though. Hardware and software have been getting so good it would be ludicrous going forward to not wait a few months for price to come down and OEMs egos and greed to be put in check.
(As an aside, it might be possible we could see Made in Africa soon. There are already items like clothes and minor things being made there. China has developed enough that they're looking for cheaper labor and have been investing in Africa. I have mixed feelings on this but the West neglected their relationship and China has been putting schools there. I mention this because you should keep an eye on it for so many reasons. I don't know if China will move smartphone factories there but they are putting cell and smartphones in the hands of Africans which will have an effect that is hard to predict. Waiting to see Africans speaking Mandarin become common.)
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I am not buying it I will stick with the Note 8. Next I will create a topic any time I want don't read it if you don't like me making a topic about the failures of the Note 9. Don't get mad because you got suckered into a clone of last years phone.
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I'm getting about 50 percent better battery life. It's faster, massive memory, more ram and has more features which I will use. It isn't a clone it's an upgrade. If you dont want to upgrade then dont if you cant afford to then too bad, get a better job. Dont come on forums crying and calling people suckers who want to and can afford to upgrade if they want to. I had the 4 the 7 the 8 and now the 9. I will be due a network upgrade when the 10 is out and I'll be getting that too.
Can't afford it please I can buy you and 10 Note 9s if I so please. I don't buy phones that are thrown out there. You me and every one else was expecting much more from the Note 9 so don't act like it's just me. I will wait for the real upgrade 10. Price doesn't concern me when it's worth it. You know another company that puts out phones that look exactly alike and hold back features Apple why? Because they can get away with it and so will Samsung as long as suckers like you buy these phones.
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I'm getting about 50 percent better battery life. It's faster, massive memory, more ram and has more features which I will use. It isn't a clone it's an upgrade. If you dont want to upgrade then dont if you cant afford to then too bad, get a better job. Dont come on forums crying and calling people suckers who want to and can afford to upgrade if they want to. I had the 4 the 7 the 8 and now the 9. I will be due a network upgrade when the 10 is out and I'll be getting that too.
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Can't afford it please I can buy you and 10 Note 9s if I so please. I don't buy phones that are thrown out there. You me and every one else was expecting much more from the Note 9 so don't act like it's just me. I will wait for the real upgrade 10. Price doesn't concern me when it's worth it. You know another company that puts out phones that look exactly alike and hold back features Apple why? Because they can get away with it and so will Samsung as long as suckers like you buy these phones.
They have been doing the same thing for years. Innovate, refine, innovate, refine. If you thought that the note 9 was going to be some radical concept then you're a silly boy.
Ps. I doubt you could buy me a sandwich judging by your massive tantrums. If you ask Santa nicely I'm sure he will bring you a note 12.
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My beloved rooted Nexus 5 is now well past its best before date and on searching a replacement device am suffering sticker price shock for ' flagship' phones
Am considering the Essential PH1 considering its specs vs price point.
Take few photos, with performance as a 'Phone' - particularly battery life - a higher priority than camera
Given the litany of 'issues' reported and the stability of its manufacturer am I losing my mind seriously considering Essential ?
Should I just suck it up and spend the bucks (One+ 6 would be my current choice)
Any insight &/or suggestions from former N5 users would welcome
TIA
Maybe the Poco Phone?
Ich switched eine years ago from the n5 to op3 never regret it but my next phone won't be a one plus.
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Maybe the Poco Phone?
Ich switched eine years ago from the n5 to op3 never regret it but my next phone won't be a one plus.
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Poco not on my shortlist - apparently no B4 band (needed in Canada for LTE) . Thanks for suggestion tho.
Would you share why you've ruled out the One Plus ?
Of course. It's because they are getting damn expensive and more like the "hip and fancy" brands. I mean they have some benefits like the really good software and update support. But they started with under 300 € I think and now the OnePlus 6t will cost nearly 600€. Also the design ...the glass and the notch, it's horrible in my opinion.
If you are willing to pay that much the one plus is a good choice but if you can wait a half year you can buy the half year old Samsung phones. They get much cheaper in some time. The OnePlus won't. And if you root anyway you can flash AOSP on the Samsung. The worst thing is the bloatware on this devices.
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Poco not on my shortlist - apparently no B4 band (needed in Canada for LTE) . Thanks for suggestion tho.
Would you share why you've ruled out the One Plus ?
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Of course. It's because they are getting damn expensive and more like the "hip and fancy" brands. I mean they have some benefits like the really good software and update support. But they started with under 300 € I think and now the OnePlus 6t will cost nearly 600€. Also the design ...the glass and the notch, it's horrible in my opinion.
If you are willing to pay that much the one plus is a good choice but if you can wait a half year you can buy the half year old Samsung phones. They get much cheaper in some time. The OnePlus won't. And if you root anyway you can flash AOSP on the Samsung. The worst thing is the bloatware on this devices.
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Thank you for sharing ... which brings me full circle ... premium specs, timely software updates, no bloatware, and tolerable price point = Essential as the replacement for my N5 OR Am I just dreaming and going to be disappointed
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Thank you for sharing ... which brings me full circle ... premium specs, timely software updates, no bloatware, and tolerable price point = Essential as the replacement for my N5 OR Am I just dreaming and going to be disappointed
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I'm going through the same dilemma. All the phones I looked at (Oneplus 6, Moto C, etc) had their own problems! So for the moment I'm staying with my rooted N5 running lineageos 14.1 (Nougat). Seems the best and most secure option for now.....
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My beloved rooted Nexus 5 is now well past its best before date and on searching a replacement device am suffering sticker price shock for ' flagship' phones
Am considering the Essential PH1 considering its specs vs price point.
Take few photos, with performance as a 'Phone' - particularly battery life - a higher priority than camera
Given the litany of 'issues' reported and the stability of its manufacturer am I losing my mind seriously considering Essential ?
Should I just suck it up and spend the bucks (One+ 6 would be my current choice)
Any insight &/or suggestions from former N5 users would welcome
TIA
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i still have my nexus 5 and its working, but the battery life its so bad, i moved to the pocophone f1 at less than 400 dollars with almost all flagship specs its the nexus phone that we wanted cheap, full flagship features, and price performance that no phone offers currently.
Another alternative if you dont like the pocophone f1, its the Nokia 8 (2017), the only disadvantage of that you cant unlock the bootloader its pretty cheap at less than 400 dollars, the nexus pricing, premium performance and features.
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i still have my nexus 5 and its working, but the battery life its so bad, i moved to the pocophone f1 at less than 400 dollars with almost all flagship specs its the nexus phone that we wanted cheap, full flagship features, and price performance that no phone offers currently.
Another alternative if you dont like the pocophone f1, its the Nokia 8 (2017), the only disadvantage of that you cant unlock the bootloader its pretty cheap at less than 400 dollars, the nexus pricing, premium performance and features.
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As mentioned above Poco won't work for me :crying: as am in Canada and Poco does not support Band B to enable LTE.
Nokia's showing as Not Available on Amazon.ca Unlockable boot loader might be an issue Thanks for the suggestion Can you reference source of < $400 pricing ?
Not sure how long my Nexus will survive with current hardware issue ( sound only when it feels like it and doesn't feel like it more often than not).
Not hearing anyone saying they grabbed Essential ... maybe answering my question
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As mentioned above Poco won't work for me :crying: as am in Canada and Poco does not support Band B to enable LTE.
Nokia's showing as Not Available on Amazon.ca Unlockable boot loader might be an issue Thanks for the suggestion Can you reference source of < $400 pricing ?
Not sure how long my Nexus will survive with current hardware issue ( sound only when it feels like it and doesn't feel like it more often than not).
Not hearing anyone saying they grabbed Essential ... maybe answering my question
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077YTNBQY
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As mentioned above Poco won't work for me :crying: as am in Canada and Poco does not support Band B to enable LTE.
Nokia's showing as Not Available on Amazon.ca Unlockable boot loader might be an issue Thanks for the suggestion Can you reference source of < $400 pricing ?
Not sure how long my Nexus will survive with current hardware issue ( sound only when it feels like it and doesn't feel like it more often than not).
Not hearing anyone saying they grabbed Essential ... maybe answering my question
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I would recommend the zuk z2. Perfect replacement for my N5
I switched to a Moto X4 just a few weeks back from my trusty old Nexus 5. It's not a big upgrade, in a lot of ways, but you also don't lose anything you might with comparable phones (like a headphone jack).
As said, it's by no means a flagship device, but so far I'm happy with it, especially considering the 180€ price tag.
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Not sure how long my Nexus will survive with current hardware issue ( sound only when it feels like it and doesn't feel like it more often than not).
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Have you considered self repairing? They N5 is easy to take apart and replacement parts are cheap on Ebay.
Google your sound problem. Sounds like a possible loose connection somewhere. May just need to disconnect and reconnect that part. That plus a new battery for $6 may give you a 'new' nexus 5.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-wq0choeCdU
I'm in my last days with my beloved N5! It is the best Smartphone, I've ever owned - it has been nearly 5 years. I replaced the battery a year ago with an (allegedly) original battery. Since a few months the battery life is worsening day by day. I'm running Lineage 14.1, which runs smooth and stable. Since a few days, the device turns itself off every now and then. I guess it's a hardware problem; I've openened it and tried to reattach every connection,without success.
I will be going for a Pixel 3 because...
- It seems to be THE ONLY flagship usable with one hand
- The most annoying thing with the N5 was the Camera in any lower light condition. Hence I opt for a top-notch-camera
- A big part of the good experience I had with the N5 was due to the great developer community. Software-wise I'm still (almost) up to date! I'm hoping that the Pixel 3 will last for at least 5 years... All the other phones with a strong community are just too large for me (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Moto G6...)
- It is reasonably easy to take apart; I will be able to replace the battery myself and in a few years the replacement displays wont cost a fortune anymore.
I know that the Pixel 3 is overprized, but considering, that the smartphone is the object I use the most in my life, I came to the conclusion, that i want to spend that money. And if I compare myself to some friends, who might not spend 900$ on a phone, but then buy a new 300-400$ Phone every 2 years, I will probably still pay less after all...
But again: I would go for a Xiaomi/Poco/OnePlus IF THEY WOULD STOP MAKING TABLETS AND START MAKING PHONES AGAIN!
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I'm in my last days with my beloved N5! It is the best Smartphone, I've ever owned - it has been nearly 5 years. I replaced the battery a year ago with an (allegedly) original battery. Since a few months the battery life is worsening day by day. I'm running Lineage 14.1, which runs smooth and stable. Since a few days, the device turns itself off every now and then. I guess it's a hardware problem; I've openened it and tried to reattach every connection,without success.
I will be going for a Pixel 3 because...
- It seems to be THE ONLY flagship usable with one hand
- The most annoying thing with the N5 was the Camera in any lower light condition. Hence I opt for a top-notch-camera
- A big part of the good experience I had with the N5 was due to the great developer community. Software-wise I'm still (almost) up to date! I'm hoping that the Pixel 3 will last for at least 5 years... All the other phones with a strong community are just too large for me (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Moto G6...)
- It is reasonably easy to take apart; I will be able to replace the battery myself and in a few years the replacement displays wont cost a fortune anymore.
I know that the Pixel 3 is overprized, but considering, that the smartphone is the object I use the most in my life, I came to the conclusion, that i want to spend that money. And if I compare myself to some friends, who might not spend 900$ on a phone, but then buy a new 300-400$ Phone every 2 years, I will probably still pay less after all...
But again: I would go for a Xiaomi/Poco/OnePlus IF THEY WOULD STOP MAKING TABLETS AND START MAKING PHONES AGAIN!
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Man once check out the Zuk Z2 plus! You won't regret it!
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Man once check out the Zuk Z2 plus! You won't regret it!
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Yeah, looks good! I would consider the zuk 3 if there was one...
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Yeah, looks good! I would consider the zuk 3 if there was one...
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I bought it and it is the perfect replacement! Same size, beast of a performance and also the best custom ROM development! It has about 8 Pie ROMs and has camera2api! I really love this device!
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I'm in my last days with my beloved N5! It is the best Smartphone, I've ever owned - it has been nearly 5 years. I replaced the battery a year ago with an (allegedly) original battery. Since a few months the battery life is worsening day by day. I'm running Lineage 14.1, which runs smooth and stable. Since a few days, the device turns itself off every now and then. I guess it's a hardware problem; I've openened it and tried to reattach every connection,without success.
I will be going for a Pixel 3 because...
- It seems to be THE ONLY flagship usable with one hand
- The most annoying thing with the N5 was the Camera in any lower light condition. Hence I opt for a top-notch-camera
- A big part of the good experience I had with the N5 was due to the great developer community. Software-wise I'm still (almost) up to date! I'm hoping that the Pixel 3 will last for at least 5 years... All the other phones with a strong community are just too large for me (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Moto G6...)
- It is reasonably easy to take apart; I will be able to replace the battery myself and in a few years the replacement displays wont cost a fortune anymore.
I know that the Pixel 3 is overprized, but considering, that the smartphone is the object I use the most in my life, I came to the conclusion, that i want to spend that money. And if I compare myself to some friends, who might not spend 900$ on a phone, but then buy a new 300-400$ Phone every 2 years, I will probably still pay less after all...
But again: I would go for a Xiaomi/Poco/OnePlus IF THEY WOULD STOP MAKING TABLETS AND START MAKING PHONES AGAIN!
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Have you considered sony xz2 compact? It is still a compact phone, not so recent I know, but with reasonable price...
Otherwise there is Xiaomi mi A2 lite, with Android One, and at 200$ I think it could be a good investment. Also it has great support.
I hope I'm in time for the suggestions!
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Have you considered sony xz2 compact? It is still a compact phone, not so recent I know, but with reasonable price...
Otherwise there is Xiaomi mi A2 lite, with Android One, and at 200$ I think it could be a good investment. Also it has great support.
I hope I'm in time for the suggestions!
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Thanks, but you're too late
I'll get the Pixel 3 tomorrow. The XZ2 is nice, although a bit chunky. Sad they didn't bring out a xz3 compact together with the xz3...
The Mi A2 Lite is ok, but no flagship phone... The problem with the affordable brands is, that they essentially all design phones for the Asian market, where for many people the phone is at the same time their Computer and TV and hence bigger is better...
i got myself a Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite about a week ago because my nexus 5 really started to show its age after 4+ years, do any of you guys have this device/plan to get it?
if so let me know because i'm trying to get a community together for this device, it already has a TWRP port, and i started my bootloader unlock process (it told me i had to wait 15 days and it feels like forever lol)
i also posted a request in the new device request thread
hopefully we'll get our own place soon hehe
Are you willing to spend as much or a little more on the new Google Pixel 7, which seems to be an excellent smartphone?
If you want to know more about the Google Pixel 7 serie, go to read HERE
Last year I preordered a Pixel 6. I was so hyped. New design, new SoC, stock Android, great camera. And then I got the device and there was problems with the screen, I had the accessibility service freeze bug and Google did nothing to fix it for months. I sent the device to RMA 2 times. Updates were delayed, more bugs came. It was a mess so I sold the device and made financial loss.
I dislike the fact that they made the display for the Pixel 7 smaller than the one of the Pixel 6, and I dislike curved edges on the pro version. Curved display edges are a stupid useless feature - it's no good for haptics and IMO it's marketing crap plus good screen protectors are either hard to find or expensive for them.
So maybe I'm gonna buy a Pixel 7. Maybe not. Right now I got a Realme GT 2 Pro and it's like the OnePlus device I always wanted, but the camera is not that good and it's missing the alert slider. BBK Electronics is not really cool and what they done to OnePlus and Oxygen OS is bad. Having a Pixel with Vanilla Android again would be nice. And the cameras are always very good on Pixels. I love that.
Let's see how much they will cost here in Germany. Maybe I'll gift one to myself for christmas. But I'll wait... not gonna preorder again. I've learned.
The "expected" differences/upgrades on the 7 PRO are not awe inspiring to me IMO (since the 6 PRO received a lot of upgrades from previous Pixels) coupled with the idea of spending $900 for minimal, or unimportant to me upgrades just doesn't make sense for my needs.
I'll wait for the 8 Pro
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Are you willing to spend as much or a little more on the new Google Pixel 7, which seems to be an excellent smartphone?
If you want to know more about the Google Pixel 7 serie, go to read HERE
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They always seem to be an excellent smartphone on paper but disappointing in reality.
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They always seem to be an excellent smartphone on paper but disappointing in reality.
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I had a Pixel 2XL and until then I never kept a device as long as I kept that one. It was great (and I used to build a ROM for it / not cooking tho, just building).
I'm planning to get the Pixel 7 and I think this could be a great phone and a competition to iPhone 14 series!
Not at that size. Way too big for me. I learned after I got the P6 that I'd never buy anything larger than my 6a. 7a is a distinct possibility though.
I'm in a watch and wait attitude for now....
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I'm planning to get the Pixel 7 and I think this could be a great phone and a competition to iPhone 14 series!
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It might come within striking distance of the 14 and 14 Plus with their older SoCs (keeping in mind the Tensor G2 leaked performance puts it between a Snapdragon 870 and 888, nowhere near current flagship performance and current flagships can't even match the A15) but there is no chance it can come even remotely close to the Pros except in camera and charging speed (if Google chooses to increase it, I am betting it's the same 21~23W as last year). If Apple had gone to USB-C and introduced true fast charging this year I would have switched to the 14 Pro Max because I'm so tired of the random lags, overheating, battery drain, and gaming performance issues my OnePlus 9 has while my 2 year old 12 Pro Max still runs everything I have tried effortlessly. Like it's always funny watching these "speed test" videos that just test app launching speed and nothing else. Apple's optimization is next level.
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They always seem to be an excellent smartphone on paper but disappointing in reality.
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Yeah, and it feels like the software giant is least interested in their own software.
I have a Pixel 7 in my plans. I currently have Oneplus 6t for 4 years. I wanted a new Oneplus but they are big. I'm waiting for the premiere.
I have a Pixel 6 and happy with it, but miss the telephoto capability. But my 6 is only a year old, so unlikely to rush - maybe wait for a deal and see how stable folk report it to be. Seems silly to invest in a 6 Pro, when a 7 Pro would get me an extra year's updates and by the sounds of it a slightly stronger telephoto capability.... Camera quality/capability is key for me.
No, unless they stop using samsung-made tensor chips.
Tensor is fine. The long term software support is also fine.
What maynot be fine is a no so Pro SoC in the long run.
- Just my thought.
I am happy with my P6.
5G data and up to date software for buying the P6. I do not really see anything that tickles me for me to get the P7.
It's time for me to upgrade. My Pixel 3 XL is starting to have issues with the front camera, and the power button. It still runs great, but I don't want to chance some showstopper stopping me from using it soon, so I ordered a Pixel 7 yesterday. Should be a nice upgrade.
My P5 is wonderful.
But I am pre-, ordering the P7!
It just looks terrific. I only wish hazel/gold was available in P7. But I'll settle for either Snow or lemongrass. Once I decide I'll order.
I'm ready for the Pixel 7 Pro, should be a decent upgrade over my 3 and 4 XL's. I know I"m going to miss some of the features that I've grown accustomed to over the last few years (Squeeze and Face Unlock) mostly.
I'm sure I will adapt, though
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I'm ready for the Pixel 7 Pro, should be a decent upgrade over my 3 and 4 XL's. I know I"m going to miss some of the features that I've grown accustomed to over the last few years (Squeeze and Face Unlock) mostly.
I'm sure I will adapt, though
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The Pixel 7 and 7pro both have face unlock
I believe it's only for phone unlock not biometric auth for apps though.