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Hi, I have bought a huawei p20 pro with 8gb of ram and 128gb of storage. I have never seen the likes of it but it is a chinese version. I thought it was not original at first, but i checked the serial number on Huawei's site and it is original! Now i want to debrand it as i need to install the EU firmware. Will this decrease the 8gb of ram to 6gb?
azzoj said:
Hi, I have bought a huawei p20 pro with 8gb of ram and 128gb of storage. I have never seen the likes of it but it is a chinese version. I thought it was not original at first, but i checked the serial number on Huawei's site and it is original! Now i want to debrand it as i need to install the EU firmware. Will this decrease the 8gb of ram to 6gb?
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Since when Software changes effect the Hardware, that if you use some other software it will decrease or increase your Hardware capabilities? So answer is no it won't effect any Hardware.
take a screenshot of your specs, it should keep them intact after rebranding.
SamerBerjawi said:
take a screenshot of your specs, it should keep them intact after rebranding.
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Hilarious... well as i recall since i would be changing my kernel, doesn't the allowed size of ram decrease? I had an xperia x8 back in the day and with a particular kernel, I had gained more ram!
Maybe it's a new model or a fake, I just got a second hand Chinese version and it is called CLT-AL00 not CLT-L00. And it comes with the standard 6gb of ram.
Download antutu benchmark and see if it recognise your model.
Secondary can you please point me in the right direction for rebranding the phone so it becomes an European version?
Thanks
No it is no fake. When the p20 pro got released i read a review with official huawei statment about the 8gb model. If i find it again i will post it here. It was a special edition like the rs porsche etc.
TobiasKlang said:
No it is no fake. When the p20 pro got released i read a review with official huawei statment about the 8gb model. If i find it again i will post it here. It was a special edition like the rs porsche etc.
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yup found oout that Huawei launched a new vrsion of the P20 pro with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM; see the details here:
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_pro-9106.php#256gb
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hello ,
Just wanted to check what price our dear users have bought Note 9 for in 2019 .
I purchased in June 10th 2019 for USD449 - for Exynos version , Dual Sim - Note 9 black with 6gb RAM , 128 GB rom.
I think this prices is justified as its similar to Old One Plus 6T in my region .
what about you guys ?
i was previously using Note 5 - single sim , Exynos - 64 GB rom , 4GB ram .
That is a steal!
USD646 - for Exynos version , Dual Sim - Note 9 blue with 8gb RAM , 512gb rom.
There's a midnight black exynos that's a bit above $500 that I'm keeping an eye on. I'm waiting until next week before I may pull the trigger on it. Just to have a fresh Note 9 to extend my Note 9 experience seeing the design direction Samsung are moving towards. Note 9 for me for the next few years, more than likely.
In europe they are still more expensive. Bought my black 128 6gb last week for €549
shalabhd said:
hello ,
Just wanted to check what price our dear users have bought Note 9 for in 2019 .
I purchased in June 10th 2019 for USD449 - for Exynos version , Dual Sim - Note 9 black with 6gb RAM , 128 GB rom.
I think this prices is justified as its similar to Old One Plus 6T in my region .
what about you guys ?
i was previously using Note 5 - single sim , Exynos - 64 GB rom , 4GB ram .
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Here in KSA it costs $570 for the Exynos 128/DS
Where do you live?
billozy said:
Here in KSA it costs $570 for the Exynos 128/DS
Where do you live?
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In Dubai . I bought it from noon . Com
I also kept on checking with uae amazon but they were higher.
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In europe they are still more expensive. Bought my black 128 6gb last week for €549
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Wow .. its still high .. my brother in italy also getting it in simmilar price range . I stopped him as its cheaper in UAE. Do u get exynos or SD 845 in eu ? Are you happy with the purchase ?
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There's a midnight black exynos that's a bit above $500 that I'm keeping an eye on. I'm waiting until next week before I may pull the trigger on it. Just to have a fresh Note 9 to extend my Note 9 experience seeing the design direction Samsung are moving towards. Note 9 for me for the next few years, more than likely.
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Are you buying it online ? Check for the promo codes. I used a promo code that gave me instamt 60 usd / 200 aed discount. Also without discount in uae dubai its going at 499 usd / 1820 aed .
Friends can u share link of a good full body protecting case / cover in TPU that can protect the edges and has raised lip and costs under 10 usd. Wishful thinking !!
Hey guys. I'm looking to buy an SD845 note 9 for around 500$ if anyone of you find a better deal can you please share it here.
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Hey guys. I'm looking to buy an SD845 note 9 for around 500$ if anyone of you find a better deal can you please share it here.
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SD 845 version only in USA or china. Check ebay / amazon . I am sure u can get this price with promo codes.
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Hey guys. I'm looking to buy an SD845 note 9 for around 500$ if anyone of you find a better deal can you please share it here.
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Depends if you're looking to my a slightly used, new, etc.
Below is a list for a 9/10 blue SD model @ $450
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183706849865
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Open box in various colors $475
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192909957439
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Depends if you're looking to my a slightly used, new, etc.
Below is a list for a 9/10 blue SD model @ $450
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183706849865
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Open box in various colors $475
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192909957439
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Thanks. But is it advisable to buy an item box or used item from ebay? I have heard a lot of horror stories about the ebay purchases.
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Thanks. But is it advisable to buy an item box or used item from ebay? I have heard a lot of horror stories about the ebay purchases.
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I've purchased my last 6/8 phones on eBay. Only had one issue with condition of the phone not matching listing and the seller had no issue exchanging it for me. I always recommend buying from a reputable seller. W
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$500 used 9/10 N9600
US Unlocked Snapdragon (SM-N960U1) goes for a bit more than the international Exynos version. Got mine in black a month ago for $635 brand new (ebay). Best phone ever with Android 9.
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US Unlocked Snapdragon (SM-N960U1) goes for a bit more than the international Exynos version. Got mine in black a month ago for $635 brand new (ebay). Best phone ever with Android 9.
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I'm also enjoying my SD variant with Pie. It's much smoother and better battery life than the exynos model which I had a few months ago.
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i dont know if its only my eyes or there are actual changes in the design and color of the global version, i have the tencent and i am pretty sure its different than what the reviewers have now after the global release. and its not just lighting condition, it feels like the metal part under the cooler thing is glass now with rainbow lines all over it !
DAMN I AM DIGGING IT
please take a look at the photos attached
Actually nothing changed here... The ROG Phone 2 global is exactly look like they appeared in ROG 2 announcement in July. The different is they have a Chinese edition in colaboration with a giant game publisher, Tencent with affordable price for a lower storage option, fewer LTE bands, and different back panel material.
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i dont know if its only my eyes or there are actual changes in the design and color of the global version, i have the tencent and i am pretty sure its different than what the reviewers have now after the global release. and its not just lighting condition, it feels like the metal part under the cooler thing is glass now with rainbow lines all over it !
DAMN I AM DIGGING IT
please take a look at the photos attached
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Interesting. Mine is missing the iridescent piping over the heat vent area.
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Interesting. Mine is missing the iridescent piping over the heat vent area.
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Out of interest, is yours the 128GB Tencent gaming model?
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Out of interest, is yours the 128GB Tencent gaming model?
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8/128, yes
The "ultimate" edition with 1TB of storage is using a mate finish instead of glossy.
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The "ultimate" edition with 1TB of storage is using a mate finish instead of glossy.
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THAT IS IT
selling my tencent version and ordering the ultimate as soon as it available
Yes the venting is glass on Classic, metal on tencent 128G.
Said this on Asus China website
It's weird that they made the cheap Tencent version look more premium
Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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tencent version also comes with 12GB-Ram 512GB which is currently im owning, its the same as global version (12gb-ram), different is only at the tencent logo and ROM
GAME ON said:
tencent version also comes with 12GB-Ram 512GB which is currently im owning, its the same as global version (12gb-ram), different is only at the tencent logo and ROM
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I doubt it's tencent. Since I cannot find Asus stating tencent comes with 512GB. Then yours probably is modified and not official tencent. Since even other sites are stating there's only one tencent which is only 128GB and 8GB RAM
Since there is tencent versions being sold as modified with WW ROM instead of CN. So then I'm also not surprised yours even got motherboard swap with one from global version so you think there is a tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB, which is not true accordingly to Asus and results when googling. All the results states tencent only comes with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM.
Since I have not found any article saying that there is any tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
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Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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And of course the number of corners on the box is the most important difference! Lol
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And of course the number of corners on the box is the most important difference! Lol
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Lol, you have a point there. I only took that part up since some people maybe do not think difference about the box between global and tencent version.
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Lol, you have a point there. I only took that part up since some people maybe do not think difference about the box between global and tencent version.
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If AT&T has taught us anything, it's that people pay attention to the boxes. I don't know why, but it's apparently a big deal. Lol
Jake.S said:
Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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There is a tencent version of the global 12/512 - been around for a month already
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I doubt it's tencent. Since I cannot find Asus stating tencent comes with 512GB. Then yours probably is modified and not official tencent. Since even other sites are stating there's only one tencent which is only 128GB and 8GB RAM
Since there is tencent versions being sold as modified with WW ROM instead of CN. So then I'm also not surprised yours even got motherboard swap with one from global version so you think there is a tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB, which is not true accordingly to Asus and results when googling. All the results states tencent only comes with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM.
Since I have not found any article saying that there is any tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
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owh. ok
Bottom line is that none of them support Volte or wificalling in Europe or USA.
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There is a tencent version of the global 12/512 - been around for a month already
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Then please give us proof, since like I have said before when googling it up only gives result of tencent with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage as result but no tencent version with 12GB and 512GB. So I still doubt that there is any tencent with that hardware.
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Bottom line is that none of them support Volte or wificalling in Europe or USA.
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Thats not correct. Mine supports VoLTE in Europe, huge difference in the voice quality plus you keep the 4g on so net is way faster. Its only in USA it doesn't seem to work (because they are special as we all know, Murika F** yeah hahaha).
Hi all,
I'm trying to find out if there is a performance difference when it comes to storage between the 128gb and higher spec ultras. As I understand it, bigger SSD devices are generally faster.
I ran benchmark against a 128gb model (linked below.) Can someone with a 256 or 512 model post their results?
many thanks in advance!
My Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SDM888) scored 27292 in the PCMark Storage 2.0 Android benchmark test. http://bit.ly/pcmark-android
Passmark storage test was around 78,000 I believe.
256GB Exynos model (SM-G998B) so maybe not comparable, but: I got PC Mark 2.0 storage test = 30329.
korsnick said:
Hi all,
I'm trying to find out if there is a performance difference when it comes to storage between the 128gb and higher spec ultras. As I understand it, bigger SSD devices are generally faster.
I ran benchmark against a 128gb model (linked below.) Can someone with a 256 or 512 model post their results?
many thanks in advance!
My Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SDM888) scored 27292 in the PCMark Storage 2.0 Android benchmark test. http://bit.ly/pcmark-android
Passmark storage test was around 78,000 I believe.
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This used to be the case for SDDs many moons ago (I haven't checked lately TBH). I would not be surprised to find better performance in higher capacity, I think it mostly has to do with optimized cell access.
Thanks for the feedback y'all! Looking around today I can only find 512GB international models so this may be a moot point.
I had a 512GB ordered from Samsung a few weeks ago when you could still get them on their website, but I cancelled the order thinking the price might come down when the S22 is announced. Just couldn't justify paying full price for last years tech.
T-Mobile still wants $1200 for a 128gb model, so I'm thinking I'll just wait for the 22.
The 22 looks to be an evolutionary upgrade with not much new over the S21 Ultra....smart money is on the discounted S21 since they appear to be virtually the same minus an S pen
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The 22 looks to be an evolutionary upgrade with not much new over the S21 Ultra....smart money is on the discounted S21 since they appear to be virtually the same minus an S pen
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I'm cool with grabbing a 21- problem is where to find one that's discounted let alone a 512.
25822 with 512 GB snapdragon version.
korsnick said:
Thanks for the feedback y'all! Looking around today I can only find 512GB international models so this may be a moot point.
I had a 512GB ordered from Samsung a few weeks ago when you could still get them on their website, but I cancelled the order thinking the price might come down when the S22 is announced. Just couldn't justify paying full price for last years tech.
T-Mobile still wants $1200 for a 128gb model, so I'm thinking I'll just wait for the 22.
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I would purchase the S21 Ultra for a few reasons. First being Android 12 is a disaster, it's still nowhere near stable. The new Exynos SoC for the S22 is having serious production issues, only a handful of chipsets are usable from an entire wafer. The S22 Ultra will cost more money but few feature upgrades. The S-Pen (which works on an S21), a bit of a camera tweek, faster charging and new colors. Samsung needs help, it's no longer a great value.
S21 256 GB - 25000.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos 2100) here.
Storage 2.0 score: 25261
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25822 with 512 GB snapdragon version.
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Wow I'm surprised it's less than the 128GB! Perhaps it's because it's filled up more, whereas the phone I tested on was brand new.
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I would purchase the S21 Ultra for a few reasons. First being Android 12 is a disaster, it's still nowhere near stable. The new Exynos SoC for the S22 is having serious production issues, only a handful of chipsets are usable from an entire wafer. The S22 Ultra will cost more money but few feature upgrades. The S-Pen (which works on an S21), a bit of a camera tweek, faster charging and new colors. Samsung needs help, it's no longer a great value.
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Well I found one place selling the US 512GB version for $1700 on ebay, but that's the cheapest I could find. Might have to just cave in and get the 128GB from TMO for $1200.
More googling revealed that the RAM in the 16GB model is probably also faster.
"At 6,400 megabits per second (Mb/s), the new LPDDR5 is about 16 percent faster than the 12Gb LPDDR5 (5,500Mb/s) found in most of today’s flagship mobile devices. When made into a 16GB package, the LPDDR5 can transfer about 10 5GB-sized full-HD movies, or 51.2GB of data, in one second."
From: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...dr5-dram-at-worlds-largest-semiconductor-line
The test is probably not reliable then.
I redid the passmark test and here's what I got for disk and memory on the 128GB:
Disk: 74,902
Memory: 31,918
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Well I found one place selling the US 512GB version for $1700 on ebay, but that's the cheapest I could find. Might have to just cave in and get the 128GB from TMO for $1200.
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You can buy the 512GB Snapdragon variant for $1,349.00. I'll PM you a couple of links. Internal Storage doesn't really change speed of a device, not to a degree where you'll see a big difference.
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You can buy the 512GB Snapdragon variant for $1,349.00. I'll PM you a couple of links. Internal Storage doesn't really change speed of a device, not to a degree where you'll see a big difference.
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Thank you!
Exynos model, 256Gb.
Haven't tweaked anything, just installed and ran the test.
Cleared apps, and put the phone in max performance mode :
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Cleared apps, and put the phone in max performance mode :
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Oh wow! that's a sizeable difference!
The OP 10 Pro is the second time OP has truly disappointed me. The phone is only available with 128GB in the US. For a "pro" model, this is a joke. The $900 price puts it right at a PIxel 6 Pro and S22+ price. There is 0 reason to get the OnePlus vs those two, considering both have substantially better cameras, more support for accessories, and much bigger communities on XDA.
My most recent OP was the 9 (non-pro). I've been very disappointed with the cameras, as even an old Pixel 3 I have takes better pics in most conditions. I replaced it about a month ago with a Korean s20 Ultra (so I can root), and I'm never going back. Much better camera, so many case options, and even though the processor is an older model, it feels just as fast. Went with the 20 vs 21 for sdcard support, and having an extra 512gb for $60 is great. I have all my pics and vids ever on the phone. All OSM for US, Canada, and Mexico, tons of music on the phone for flying (which I do a lot).
I've been a long time OP supporter, right from the OP1, and have had every phone except the OP2. They seemed to lose their way with the 7 (I had to get a chinese model since I didn't want the pro), and have been on a decline ever since, charging more but not offering anything better except the new snapdragon processor.
Sorry for the rant. I'm sure the 10 pro will be a decent phone. Right on par with the 9 pro, which was a decent phone. I'm just not excited about OP releases any more, when I used to be online hitting refresh for the sale to open.
Doesn't help that Jerryrig snapped the phone in half very easily. Be careful, these look fragile.
No SD card slot regardless of the internal memory capacity is a severe handicap. Even 500gb internal memory isn't enough let alone 128gb without an SD card. Having a OS drive and data drive(s) is the best way to run any PC or smartphone.
Samsung has also dropped the Note and the ball on all their current Flagships.
They screwed their loyal power users Apple bad.
Google Adroid emulated Apple by adopting cpu cycling sucking, user unfriendly scoped storage.
Android 11 and up suck Apple bad now.
I have 2 N10+'s, the second new one was bought 5 months ago. One is running on 9, the newer one on 10.
Whatever. I'm good for a couple years.
OEM new device releases are always a rollercoaster
I just ordered the Global black 128gb 10 Pro to take it for a spin....
No dual-sim USA. No 256gb USA. Both deal-breakers for me.
I spoke with my money when I canceled and bought a pixel 6 pro instead.
#NeverSettle
Oneplus are a bunch of turds now.
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No dual-sim USA. No 256gb USA. Both deal-breakers for me.
I spoke with my money when I canceled and bought a pixel 6 pro instead.
#NeverSettle
Oneplus are a bunch of turds now.
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Pretty much this - I can't see a single advantage the OP10Pro has over the Pixel 6 Pro or s22 + or ultra. Granted, the sammy is a little more expensive.
I got the OP 10 Pro and I don't like the design after seeing it with my naked eyes and I'm gonna return this and get an S22 Plus!
In the EU we have 12gb ram 256gb
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In the EU we have 12gb ram 256gb
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And 80W charge.
Buy chinese version for dual sim card
Or an european one - we have dual sim too.
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In the EU we have 12gb ram 256gb
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And 80W charge.
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Or an european one - we have dual sim too.
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True True, I picked up my copy of the OP 10PRO 12/256 today.
Moving from OP6 makes a difference
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True True, I picked up my copy of the OP 10PRO 12/256 today.
Moving from OP6 makes a difference
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AH, yeah! Fromt the 6 is quite a big move indeed!
I came from the 8Pro, not a crazy difference, but with the trade-in I got just a little less of what I paid for at last year's Amazon Black Friday
I don't understand why anyone would buy this phone. Performance is the same or worse than a 9 Pro depending on what you are doing, has less storage and ram, is more fragile, and the camera system overall is worse. This phone is a flop.
Another interesting fact is that our local amazon has gone down in price. For the first two days it was 1029Euro, then they lowered the price by 6% to 964Euro.
Not much, but still something. Plus headphones (OnePlus Buds Pro) on sale in preorder and the price becomes bearable
I can test it for one day and here are few things...
80W and 65W are almost the same
Stereo speaker downgrade
With 50/50 mobile/wifi up to 5h SOT
No OxygenOS (its more ColorOS with Oxygen skin)
Front camera is much better
Yes, no IP68
galaxys said:
OEM new device releases are always a rollercoaster
I just ordered the Global black 128gb 10 Pro to take it for a spin....
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Hey,
You got the 10.. I just received mine today, good t see you.
Re: the OP.... Soon as there's some good pixel ROMs the photos back storage will be unlimited, 128GB for the most part is more than enough, at the end of the day it's a phone, would be nice to have more but not the end of the world.
Regarding the RAM, I'm not too upset by it.. should use less battery being 8 and not 12.. I don't think that there will be a performance hit.
Rest of the hardware is the same so I'm happy with it.
Guess if you really need 12 and 256 plus then I think your only option would be to buy direct.