Database Info

Your Thoughts and Opinions on the Galaxy S6

Hey so I just saw a video on the Galaxy S6 and I'm a little unhappy that they're removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries. But in the end it may be worth it. TouchWiz doesn't look so bad now and I can't even imagine what future phones by Samsung will look like because of this one. Do you think removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries is a good step in phone development by Samsung?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m247fbdJoE

Just came to learn today that it will leave just over 23 GB out of its base 32 GB model to us. Of course I am not here to moan about the microSD expansion disability. I am just a bit hesitated as the number of my media files is increasing and so is the media file size. The 4k recording is also there. Once they left us with no option to expand memory by ourselves they could have been more economical about the usage of the OS and pre-installed app's memory space.

Definitely will not purchase a Samsung device because they removed those two features. I'll have to wait till Oneplusone 2 comes out and use CM12 on it.
Sent from my SM-N900T

MisterCoolBeans said:
Hey so I just saw a video on the Galaxy S6 and I'm a little unhappy that they're removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries. But in the end it may be worth it. TouchWiz doesn't look so bad now and I can't even imagine what future phones by Samsung will look like because of this one. Do you think removing the ability to expand memory and swap batteries is a good step in phone development by Samsung?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m247fbdJoE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you're a bit late to the game with this discussion. This topic has been discussed pretty much in every single thread on this forum.

Thanks, yeah I had a feeling about that. I had a quick skim down the forms and I saw that most topics were about prices for the new devices.
Personally, I don't think it's an issue if they remove those two features. I assume the new devices will have quick charging times similar to the Galaxy Note 4 and the picture and 4k video could simply be moved to your desktop if you have one. So in conclusion, the new devices may be in favor to those who have a pace where they can place the large media files elsewhere.

i understand why they decided not to go for the removable back cover. but, the more I think about it, I can't understand why they can't allow some kind of spring loaded battery and SD card insert on the sides of the phone.

I believe it is because they're aiming for a bit of a more deluxe approach to their new phones similar to the iPhone

MisterCoolBeans said:
I believe it is because they're aiming for a bit of a more deluxe approach to their new phones similar to the iPhone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i thought the whole "deluxe" feel was about ditching the removable plastic back. i think they could easily retain the feel while adding slots in the sides. maybe they'd have to sacrifice a few mm's to do so, though.

Coming from a Nexus 4 and now a nexus 5 for the past year and a half here are my thoughts
Its no longer beneficial to be in the nexus program. Lollipop has been a buggy mess. I've put up with 2 cycles of really bad cameras and im not waiting for google to fix it. They cant even write a proper camera app. I'm getting home screen redraws and maps crashing. I'm just tired of putting up with the compromises the nexus line brings. It was okay when the phone was $350 but now with the 6 at the same price as the S6. its unacceptable
That saying i preordered the s6 today and played with it in store
Camera - Snappy and focuses fast. I think this might be the first time you can actually use an android camera like you use an iphone camera
yes i can get good photos out of my nexus 5 but the subjects must be static and the lighting must be perfect
build. feels very good. very nexus 4 like. feels good in the hand
Software - listen its samsung.Dont expect anything revolutionary in this area. As soon as i get the phone im slapping nova launcher on it and never looking back
It feels fast. I started running wifi direct sharing and bluetooth sharing and couldnt get it to slow up. My nexus 5 receiving the files was slowing down
Display - literally the best you can get on a phone right now. I'm a photo buff so this was huge for me. The nexus 5 display was good but not great. it will be nice to be on a top tier display
Overall im ready to move on from the nexus compromises and seem like i will finally get a phone that has my number 1 want. A solid camera and a good build. I really think samsung did well with the choices the made on this phone. Part of me wants to ride out my nexus 5 until the note 5 but i worry about the size
some photos i took
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I finally got to handle some S6 variants in person today.
Did anyone else notice that the white and black colors are different between the standard S6 and Edge? Haven't seen reviewers mention that.
On the standard S6, black is just straight black, but on the S6 Edge, it has a bit of blue tint to it, which looks better in my opinion than straight boring black.
As for white, the standard S6 is again just a straight color, white, but on the Edge, white is really more like a pearl color with more sheen to it, which actually looks worse than straight white in my opinion.
If I go with a standard S6 (most likely), then I will choose white, but if I were going Edge, I would choose the black version as the white Edge looks a bit girly and weird to me with that pearly sheen.

Is it possible to beat this dead horse anymore? DONT BUY IT!!!

I agree about the Nexus 5 and Active S6 may have SD card, WP, replaceable battery.
Lockeskidney, I agree with you about the Nexus. The Nexus seems to run best on 4.4.4 . I like Lollipop but the upgrades did not fix issues. The main and most pressing issue was dropped WiFi and data. I do know how to factory flash, wipe, and setup as new phone. I finally went back to 4.4.4 rooted with xposed and trying to wait until I can figure out what to get. The battery life and camera (slow focus makes it difficult to get the perfect shot--really noticeable when compared to iPhone) need improvements but otherwise a good phone. Loved freedom of unlocked boot loader and being able to root. Tweaks make the phone so much more functional and even can be personalized to individual wants and needs. With that said, I used stock roms with tweaks. Loved cyanogenmod 11 and tried 12 but also had connection issues.
I decided against s6 because the battery will require a service center for more people who are uncomfortable with the teardown procedure required. I have replaced iPhone batteries before and would attempt with Nexus, but s6 is a bit much more than I am willing to risk. This was the deal breaker for me.
Samsung made a point to consider about mixing two types of memory. Still the SD option is nice.
I would have liked waterproofing, but I could have probably fixed that with a case though they can be hard to hear on. Waterproofing built in is a strong plus! Life happens.
I am really tired of the "thinnest phone" form over function. Really, I' d rather have a longer lasting battery, extra storage if needed, and waterproofing. The s5 port looked easy to remove for those who did not want it.
There may be a S6 active variant for those customers on AT&T (and those who can get unlocked). THIS is what I want to see specs on before making decision. Otherwise, I am considering Samsung Note 4 or S5. Looks like it will be the same with exception of having hardware buttons, lower camera megapixels while keeping OIS, no heart rate monitor, and no fingerprint scanner. However, it is rumored to have larger capacity battery ( so maybe no wireless charging which is OK with me), SD slot, and waterproof! That would make sense for the other group of us that value function over form and are putting a case on it anyway . I would like Samsung pay too. For these things I might be willing to try phone as is without modifications.
For the record, I currently came from iPhone and have been using Nexus 5 for about 15 months.

LG G5 VS Galaxy S7 VS iPhone7

Flagships fight , what are you will buy in the future the GS7 or the LG-G5 or (New edit) Iphone 7 ?
What is your prefer about the design , SystemUI , Camera and more...
Fun debate to all !
Photo of galaxy S7 :
Photo of LG-G5 :
Photo of Iphone 7 : not available.

G5

None, my Tweaked G4 does all the job!

Screw KNoX!

ariking104 said:
Flagships fight , what are you will buy in the future the GS7 or the LG-G5 or (New edit) Iphone 7 ?
What is your prefer about the design , SystemUI , Camera and more...
Fun debate to all !
Photo of GS7 :
Photo of LG-G5 : Not available.
Photo of Iphone 7 : not available.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
excited for gs7

I believe that LGs specs are and will be also a bit better in its G5 compared to the S7, however its poor UI, poor software support and update distribution and judging from the G4's design, I would stick with the S7.

Patikol said:
I believe that LGs specs are and will be also a bit better in its G5 compared to the S7, however its poor UI, poor software support and update distribution and judging from the G4's design, I would stick with the S7.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On the ui i May agree, it's anyway better then the touchwiz in my opinion, but seriously? Poor software support? The g4 and g3 got marshmallow update before the end of 2015 xD
Also it seems that g5 Will Have a completly different design, metal and lateral volume buttons (which is bad in my opinion.
Anyway, for me g5, Samsung has too many negatives point from my point of view

Callintz96 said:
On the ui i May agree, it's anyway better then the touchwiz in my opinion, but seriously? Poor software support? The g4 and g3 got marshmallow update before the end of 2015 xD
Also it seems that g5 Will Have a completly different design, metal and lateral volume buttons (which is bad in my opinion.
Anyway, for me g5, Samsung has too many negatives point from my point of view
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well the G3 hasn't got either the OTA or LG Suite's update in Europe yet except Poland if I'm not mistaken. There's only a file to flash from LG's website but thats not how official updates should be given.
Regarding the design, if it really has changed significantly in the G5, then yea I could go with the G5 too, but the G4's design is pretty much ugly for me.

Still the g3 has already received the update, s6 has not (only korea) and the s5? Nope.

I voted iPhone 7, but I'm still going to buy the G5 as a secondary phone. Samsung is poised for yet another flop this year with the S7. I was die hard Android, until 6 Plus came about. Getting updates 0 day, having apps that actually work and sleep properly, iMessage, universal search, and the wealth of accessories available for it have turned me to the dark side.
This isn't the ideal place to get a fair poll however. The numbers will be heavily weighted towards G5 since this is a G5 forum.

Mrinal Roy said:
whichever has snap 820
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both will probably. Though S7 might have SD only in some regions.

VnnAmed said:
Both will probably. Though S7 might have SD only in some regions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In some rumors i've read that SD for us and exy for other country.

S7, just for one single reason, Capacitive Touch Buttons, I hate on-screen Navigation Bar.

OneStepAhead said:
This isn't the ideal place to get a fair poll however. The numbers will be heavily weighted towards G5 since this is a G5 forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is now:good:

S7 for me
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

Amazing！ The iphone 7 is not available now，but the iphone 7 cases are all the rage！What's the iphone 7 like？
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

OneStepAhead said:
I voted iPhone 7, but I'm still going to buy the G5 as a secondary phone. Samsung is poised for yet another flop this year with the S7. I was die hard Android, until 6 Plus came about. Getting updates 0 day, having apps that actually work and sleep properly, iMessage, universal search, and the wealth of accessories available for it have turned me to the dark side.
This isn't the ideal place to get a fair poll however. The numbers will be heavily weighted towards G5 since this is a G5 forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Of course, Iphone 7 has a good efficience, and is also more expensive

the reason is i don't want to keep getting a new phone every 2 years for updates, and updates are slow on android. but with iphone you get 5 years of update and updates are fast for all devices and you get more internal storage so i can install more games that are 2GB or 3GB in size. iphone you get 256GB internal storage.

You don't really need update once you find a stable version...
Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk

Thank You, Moto XDA Community!

This is my stop. I've gone back to the Note 5. It was an interesting ride on this MXPE boat and I learned a lot about how devices not named "Samsung" require different tools and methods to enjoy the root/ROM life. I just really underestimated how dependent I was on that S-Pen, AMOLED and the general Samsung ecosystem. Turns out I could only stay away from it for only a month before I started to get the shakes, LOL!.
Anyway, my thanks to everyone here for their amazing contributions to this community and their friendliness. You folks are steady. My personal gratitude to @acejavelin who was particularly helpful during my time on this device.
See y'all on the other side!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Sailor Gerry said:
This is my stop. I've gone back to the Note 5. It was an interesting ride on this MXPE boat and I learned a lot about how devices not named "Samsung" require different tools and methods to enjoy the root/ROM life. I just really underestimated how dependent I was on that S-Pen, AMOLED and the general Samsung ecosystem. Turns out I could only stay away from it for only a month before I started to get the shakes, LOL!.
Anyway, my thanks to everyone here for their amazing contributions to this community and their friendliness. You folks are steady. My personal gratitude to @acejavelin who was particularly helpful during my time on this device.
See y'all on the other side!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@acejavelin
He has helped everyone...

Thank you... Come back anytime.

Good luck over there as I will not likely join you. I think Samsung delivers products with some "nifty" features and I don't fault anyone who likes it. For me, with more competition in the hardware markets (Huawei, OnePlus, etc have come into the fold) there are more flagships at lower costs. True that you lose S-Pen and the Samsung tweaks, but I am not enamoured with either. Just can't justify paying more for software tweaks when I can root and get what I want through Xposed. I want a functional phone that can handle my demands and still let me play around a little bit.

aybarrap1 said:
True that you lose S-Pen and the Samsung tweaks, but I am not enamoured with either. Just can't justify paying more for software tweaks when I can root and get what I want through Xposed. I want a functional phone that can handle my demands and still let me play around a little bit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can appreciate that but personally I'm paying for the combo of the hardware and software (because it's so easy to root and mod). The hardware being a good solid base to tweak the software to my liking. So between the Note hardware (build, AMOLED, S-Pen, Camera, physical home button, capacitive buttons, LED indicator), Nova Launcher Prime, root, xposed I'm happy again. All that wrapped up together is what I pay for.
The other newcomers in the mid-range to high end devices are certainly amazing choices and I can appreciate their features but with them it's getting something and losing something across the board instead of getting everything I want on one platform (personal taste) so that's why I'm going to remain on the Note series until the planet is dead. I was curious about other platforms and played around with them only to realize for me the grass was certainly not greener.
Thanks for the feedback and your well wishes! You guys are awesome!

Sailor Gerry said:
I can appreciate that but personally I'm paying for the combo of the hardware and software (because it's so easy to root and mod). The hardware being a good solid base to tweak the software to my liking. So between the Note hardware (build, AMOLED, S-Pen, Camera, physical home button, capacitive buttons, LED indicator), Nova Launcher Prime, root, xposed I'm happy again. All that wrapped up together is what I pay for.
The other newcomers in the mid-range to high end devices are certainly amazing choices and I can appreciate their features but with them it's getting something and losing something across the board instead of getting everything I want on one platform (personal taste) so that's why I'm going to remain on the Note series until the planet is dead. I was curious about other platforms and played around with them only to realize for me the grass was certainly not greener.
Thanks for the feedback and your well wishes! You guys are awesome!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very true. I'm just not a fan of TouchWiz nor some of Samsung's implementations. My wife loves those tweaks however so to each their own. I personally like the vanilla look and keeping things simple

aybarrap1 said:
Very true. I'm just not a fan of TouchWiz nor some of Samsung's implementations. My wife loves those tweaks however so to each their own. I personally like the vanilla look and keeping things simple
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There really is something to be said for vanilla Android, and I'm periodically reminded of that every time I start to sour on the MXPE. You can get this phone for $200-250 retail nowadays, and yet it still - in my experience - outperforms most skinned 2016 flagships (I'm looking at you, Samsung) in real-world day-to-day usage. Swiping through homescreens and the app drawer, switching between recent apps, that kind of thing - MXPE is still flawless and snappy, where high-dollar flagships like the S7 Edge can choke at times.
Not only that, but I've had zero software issues or bugs of note in my entire 14 months owning MXPEs as my daily driver. My previous two phones - Samsung and HTC - were buggy messes after their first OTA updates, to the point that CM became preferable even from a reliability standpoint.
I value hardware and specs a lot, but I will never own another phone that doesn't run vanilla Android out of the box, period. The 6P and Pixel XL are the *only* upgrade paths I'll consider, and since neither are enough of an upgrade relative to the price jump, I'll just wait til next year.

ominousnimbus said:
There really is something to be said for vanilla Android, and I'm periodically reminded of that every time I start to sour on the MXPE. You can get this phone for $200-250 retail nowadays, and yet it still - in my experience - outperforms most skinned 2016 flagships (I'm looking at you, Samsung) in real-world day-to-day usage. Swiping through homescreens and the app drawer, switching between recent apps, that kind of thing - MXPE is still flawless and snappy, where high-dollar flagships like the S7 Edge can choke at times.
Not only that, but I've had zero software issues or bugs of note in my entire 14 months owning MXPEs as my daily driver. My previous two phones - Samsung and HTC - were buggy messes after their first OTA updates, to the point that CM became preferable even from a reliability standpoint.
I value hardware and specs a lot, but I will never own another phone that doesn't run vanilla Android out of the box, period. The 6P and Pixel XL are the *only* upgrade paths I'll consider, and since neither are enough of an upgrade relative to the price jump, I'll just wait til next year.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess between the launchers and the stock modified ROMs I've used on all my Note phones I've been lucky never to experience that kind of thing. Honestly, this Note 5 is snappy for me and gives me no lag issues whatsoever. Like they say, to each their own. Horses for courses and all that.

Vivo NEX S - Questions, Purchase decision

Hello everyone
I found myself in this situation, so, I can now purchase global NEX S locally in one of the retailers for roughly $600, brand new, but I have some doubts about the purchase since phone is more than 6 month old, still no Pie for it and basically zero 3rd party development due to lack of source from Vivo.
I really, REALLY like the design though. Notch is a deal-breaker for me and I'm a huge fan of that full screen and in-display fingerprint reader.
I own Galaxy S8 currently and must say, S10 looks same to me. Also, hole in the display is equivalent of notch imo, so, that's a no-no.
All that said, I have few questions.
1. Does this phone (global version) have notification light (notification LED)?
2. How's the ardio coming from 3.5mm jack?
3. What do you love / hate about the phone?
4. Would you recommend it to your friend?
5. Feel free to add your own opinions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Love everything except funtouch launcher but i replace by nova launcher...no notification led but just install NO LED and work very very well....battery with full usage stai easy 2 day....screen is very amazing color...no notch..no waterdrop screen , fulll screen...s10+ with 2 hole in screen (very ugly)
dont hesitate
only thing is functouch...you need take 1-2 hrs to knoww all about functouch

S10 design really disappointed me but I'm sure many people will buy it.
Still, thanks for your reply, there's still no root access available for the NEX, right? What a gorgeous phone anyway

installerrev said:
S10 design really disappointed me but I'm sure many people will buy it.
Still, thanks for your reply, there's still no root access available for the NEX, right? What a gorgeous phone anyway
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have had my Nex S for around 1 week now and here are my views & opinions to help you along the way.
1) Display is Fantastic (ok it's not QHD) but really that does not matter it vibriant and clear and most of all it's ALL Display and that I very much appreciate.
2)Battery life (although Funtouch doesn't show SOT, yes I or you could use GSM or similar, but all I can say is that I play alot of PubG and browse and use message and like now, took off charge at 8am it's now 11pm and I have 28% left, it's well fantastic.
3)I have the international version and it's great no Chinese bs, and notifications come through just fine, if you install Nova or Pixel launcher your all golden.
4)Don't listen to reviews the UD scanner works well and I'd say 98% success rate for me or very close to, opens as fast as I need it to.
5)Camera's are nice to, ok perhaps not pixel, but I like the quality you get from them.
6)Design is nice to and comes with a nice case (not a cheap feeling one) it's quite decent.
Overall yeah I would recommend the Nex S, no there isn't root but I don't actually mind, I have other phones that I can mess around with...
Hope this helps, it's a very nice device ......:good:

No root but with ADB its very easy to remove all bloatware...but with 8gb ram...no need more ram

installerrev said:
Hello everyone
I found myself in this situation, so, I can now purchase global NEX S locally in one of the retailers for roughly $600, brand new, but I have some doubts about the purchase since phone is more than 6 month old, still no Pie for it and basically zero 3rd party development due to lack of source from Vivo.
I really, REALLY like the design though. Notch is a deal-breaker for me and I'm a huge fan of that full screen and in-display fingerprint reader.
I own Galaxy S8 currently and must say, S10 looks same to me. Also, hole in the display is equivalent of notch imo, so, that's a no-no.
All that said, I have few questions.
1. Does this phone (global version) have notification light (notification LED)?
2. How's the ardio coming from 3.5mm jack?
3. What do you love / hate about the phone?
4. Would you recommend it to your friend?
5. Feel free to add your own opinions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree with all the previous comments. I highly recommend this phone. It's phenomenal in terms of performance, looks and superb battery life. Just change the launcher.

Huge thanks to all of you, will post uptades and my impressions if I get it

I'm thinking to get one nex s....

Totally agge with above posts by other users I'm having the Chinese version 6 months now and most of the case totally satisfied.
The only thing missing from the device is 3 things.
1.No unlimited app notification on AOD(very bad Vivo policy-most OEM offer that choice with AOD)
2.You can not customize off screen gesture like for example Oxygen offer with Oneplus and use whatever app want.
3.Not having unlimited accent color customization and not having dark/black themes out of box like Oxygen offer.
With nova launcher +sesame shortcut app+ HD widget you could get SOT detail info.
Just like my few minutes ego results after 2.5 days.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If budget isn't a constraint, which phone would you buy, and why?

Smartphone from different brands have different positives and negatives, and choosing one almost always leads to some compromises for everyone.
I have compared the software features by OEM here.
I have mentioned some specialities of phones by brand here.
There is a post on why stock Android is overrated and why Pixel phones are a bad deal for their price.
All that said, if budget isn't a constraint and you have to use only one phone, which phone would you buy today and why?

As of today, I'll stick with the Samsung Galaxy Ultra.
One hand experience + is a Goodlock module from Samsung that makes gesture navigation and app launches a breeze. I haven't found an equivalent 3rd party app that provides the same experience on other brands.
Here are some big positives about Samsung phones:
1. Best camera system
2. Secure Folder
3. Plenty of useful features like scrolling screenshots, screen recording with support for front camera, separate app sound, etc.
4. S-Pen
5. Goodlock modules for ease of use and customizations.
6. Built-in dialer with silent call recording support
7. Fast software updates
Here are some things that I wish they implement:
1. Built-in Firewall
2. AppLock
3. Multiple Users
4. Superfast charging
5. Improved cooling systems for better gaming experience

Because it's yellow.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Pixel 7 Pro because it has everything i need. Stock android, good cameras and good software support (updates).

Renate said:
Because it's yellow.
View attachment 5874537
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are some yellow phones from Poco, and iPhone too.

Dayuser said:
Pixel 7 Pro because it has everything i need. Stock android, good cameras and good software support (updates).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I find stock Android too basic. And the so-called clean software does not translate to better performance or battery life. So what is the point?
If you haven't used other brands, you're likely missing out on many useful features.

TheMystic said:
I find stock Android too basic. And the so-called clean software does not translate to better performance or battery life. So what is the point?
If you haven't used other brands, you're likely missing out on many useful features.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't want or use any "useful features" that comes in other brands specially from samsung.

Dayuser said:
I don't want or use any "useful features" that comes in other brands specially from samsung.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's perfectly fine. Whatever works for you.

None. I really detest notches and punch hole cutouts.
The trend for all screen phones has passed by now, unfortunately.
Only options today for an all screen phone are gaming phones, which are too tacky in design, or China only phones with an under display camera.

Robbo.5000 said:
None. I really detest notches and punch hole cutouts.
The trend for all screen phones has passed by now, unfortunately.
Only options today for an all screen phone are gaming phones, which are too tacky in design, or China only phones with an under display camera.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Everyone needs a phone today. No phone is perfect. We choose one that fits into our requirements the best.
In this hypothetical case, budget isn't a constraint. So the only consideration is the overall experience of using the phone.

TheMystic said:
Everyone needs a phone today. No phone is perfect. We choose one that fits into our requirements the best.
In this hypothetical case, budget isn't a constraint. So the only consideration is the overall experience of using the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For me having a hole or notch completely kills the experience, so I'll stick to my Poco F2 Pro, with its pop-up front camera, for as long as possible.
If you'd have asked a couple of years back, I'd have opted for the Asus Zenfone 8 flip, and if Asus had continued with the flip camera design that would be my answer now.

Robbo.5000 said:
For me having a hole or notch completely kills the experience, so I'll stick to my Poco F2 Pro, with its pop-up front camera, for as long as possible.
If you'd have asked a couple of years back, I'd have opted for the Asus Zenfone 8 flip, and if Asus had continued with the flip camera design that would be my answer now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I use face unlock as my primary unlock method, so a phone with a popup camera or a rotating rear camera would be too slow for me. I never liked the notch, but the punch hole is small enough to not bother me. Everyone gets used to it.
But to each his own.

Google Pixel 7 Pro would be a great upgrade for me from Pixel 6a as I love the Stock Android that Pixel devices have, their cameras are on another level especially with the Gcam and getting latest software updates! Battery Life is also absolutely amazing on Pixel 6a and I'm sure its even better on the Pixel 7 Pro!
Moreover, I love the design on Pixel 7 Pro!