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For those who switched from an HTC One..

How are you liking the Nexus 5? I really like my One, but I'm itching for a new toy. I love the sleek design of the Nexus 5, but don't know if it's worth the switch. Anyone willing to share some of their opinions?

I switched from a one... The only thing I miss about the one is the speakers and sound quality, besides that, the n5 blows it away.
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yezzuuRRR!! hes rite.. i came from the htc one also and the ony thing i miss is the speakers also.. thats it!! other then that the N5 is 10000000000 times better in my eyes.. this is my first nexus phone and im loving it.. wish i would have made the change years ago

i am switching back to one

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i am switching back to one
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ovoxo. said:
How are you liking the Nexus 5? I really like my One, but I'm itching for a new toy. I love the sleek design of the Nexus 5, but don't know if it's worth the switch. Anyone willing to share some of their opinions?
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Just switched 2 weeks ago due to QC issues on the HTC One (I was on my 4th unit). I really wanted to love the One but I just didn't want to play the refurb game anymore.. with that said here are some notes based on my experiences so far. I currently have the Black/White 32GB Nexus 5 which I have used for about 2 and a half weeks and had the silver HTC One 32GB for about 4 months.
Display: Both have fantastic displays. Nexus 5 does seem to have a bit more washed out colors but it's negligible in my opinion and it produces a more realistic color representation when both screens are on default calibration. I would give the slight nod to HTC in terms of quality, but a push overall since Nexus 5 has a bigger screen.
Radios/Call quality: I'm on T-Mobile currently and the signal strength for data and voice calls were pretty much even. I would actually give the call quality a slight nod to the Nexus 5 in terms of clarity on both ends. Both phones gave me no problems in terms of radio performance.
Camera: I read reviews where HTC One camera was getting critical acclaim.. I have no idea why. One camera had some great software features and the low light performance was OK, but overall I would take the Nexus 5 camera in a heartbeat. Nexus 5 camera provides more details obviously due to the higher pixel count, better color contrast and it just takes better pictures consistently in good lighting settings. Things to keep in mind though is that HDR mode takes great pics, but shutter lag is noticeable in that mode and camera recording is not possible in HDR so any low light enviornment produces basically pitch black video.
Performance: HTC is no slouch but the performance is definitely better on the Nexus 5. I'm not a gamer so I can't comment on that front, but apps open faster, browsing seems snappier, and it just seems more fluid.
Software: Nexus 5, no contest. Sense 5 is ok, but it had a lot of annoying features (app drawer in particular) that just annoyed me.
Hardware/Build Quality: Everyone knows the specs in and out by this point, so I won't go into that. HTC definitely feels more premium due to the aluminum chassis and it's a little more comfortable to hold due to the curved back. The HTC front speakers are also phenomenal... Nexus 5 does not compare. Now, all I said was that the HTC One FEELS more premium, I actually like the design of the Nexus 5 better due to the minimalist design and the black/white contrast along with a very light weight feel.
Battery Life: Honestly, the speakers and build quality is an added bonus but battery life is the most important feature for me on a phone. I have headphones on at all times, and build quality only gets you so far (and as I mentioned, premium feel but I'm on my FOURTH HTC One) so the extra added feature of the One does not give me an added benefit for the most part over the Nexus 5. For my usage which consists of 4 email account on 15 minute sync, streaming music for an hour over bluetooth, 30 - 60 minutes of calls, watching some youtube clips, reading the news or books, checking fantasy sports teams and browsing the web, I can get 20 -24 hours of usage with an average of 4 hours of screen time on the Nexus 5. HTC One was about the same but for some reason, it was less consistent and on average get less screen on time.
In conclusion, assuming I had absolutely no issues with HTC One during my 4 month of ownership, I probably would not have changed to the Nexus 5 since it's not a significant upgrade. Now, if I was shopping for phones currently and had the choice of purchasing either device, I would pick the Nexus 5 in a heartbeat. For me it comes down to the fact that the Nexus 5's value for the price is just ridiculous along with the fact that it's SIM unlocked for THREE of the major carriers in the US. And of course, the hackability and the developer support for the Nexus products are unmatched :laugh:
EDIT: I should also add that both phones were rooted but pretty much stock for everything else.

I switched from the One after being fed up with the infamous "purple tint" camera issue, I've been loving the Nexus 5. Only thing from the One that I REALLY miss are the speakers, which is understandable considering how lackluster the speakers on the Nexus 5 are. Camera isn't the best on the Nexus 5, definitely slower shutter speed than the HTC One, but I haven't had any major issues with the camera so far.
I've sent in my One for repairs and am expected to get it back tomorrow, at the end of the day, especially software-wise, it's all down to user preference. I have loved the stock android 4.4 kitkat experience (minus the navbar which I quickly replace with PIE controls anyways), but I also enjoyed HTC Sense 5. I'm definitely gonna be playing around with both phones and deciding which one I want to keep.
If you want to see if you should go for the Nexus 5, flash a google play edition ROM onto your HTC One if you're rooted, mess around with it and see if you enjoy stock android over Sense, if you do, then Nexus 5 is definitely for you.

My wife switched from the One to the N5 and she likes the simpler design and look of the N5. I am impressed by the performance of the N5--it flies! I also like that the N5 has a larger screen in a device the same size as the One. Considering the One is nearly twice the price of the N5, it's hard to compare the two on equal ground. I like the N5 better.

Overall speed

Would you say that the OnePlus 2 is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the OnePlus 2 exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Not much to complain about here. It is not always Nexus smooth, but it is plenty fast and heating has never been a problem for me. Boeffla Kernel helps out with that.

Speed not a problem

Great speed.. Smooth and no heat for me with stock kernel.
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Performance has been top notch so far. Rarely I have felt slowdowns or lag or crashes. And those are OOS issues that I hope will be fixed soon. Then I would give the performance of Oneplus Two 5 star.

Mmmm, to be honest, for me it wasn't as fast and smooth as I have wanted, but after switching to AK kernel, everything is fine.

Then AK kernel seems a must.
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ElfSt0ne said:
Mmmm, to be honest, for me it wasn't as fast and smooth as I have wanted, but after switching to AK kernel, everything is fine.
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The phone Stock is not superfast. Speed is simply "good" but not the best as it should be. It is clearly slower than a 2 years old nexus 5. But it is a software problem, other roms/kernels are really really fast. Let's see if oneplus fix it.

Right, phone(stock) have lag.

Is there a better ROM for this phone?

Transitions between apps, or from app to home screen can be sluggish at times. Otherwise I have not had issues with speed.

This is the fastest phone I've ever owned. After a 4 month hiatus, I came back to the Android camp with the LG V10, and while I did like it, it was just missing something and ultimately wasn't for me so I returned it. After going back and forth between the OP2 and the 6P, I ultimately decided on the OP2 and couldn't be happier. The V10 was definitely a fast device, the OP2 just seems a lot quicker and more responsive.

Absolutely nothing to complain about. I have OxygenOS 2.1.2 with the latest boeffla kernel (beta 15). Didn't tweak anything.

The phone is swift every time.

After having owned two Nexus (4 and 5), and the Oneplus One (running CyanogenOS then CM12.1) I'm highly disappointed. The phone is great, yes (good photo quality, good sound, good screen quality and not that over heating).
But OMG OxygenOS is sooo laggy .. It reminds me my Galaxy S3 with Touchwizz. It is more stable than CyanogenOS on the Oneplus One but I can't stand these lags anymore that's why I'm flashing CM12.1 right now. I'll miss FP scanner and LAF but hope we'll get them on custom 6.0 roms soon. (And if we don't then I'll think about selling it and get a Nexus 6P)
And I'm also disappointed by the charging time. Too long. And if I'm not using the original charger it takes years for the battery to be fully charged.

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This is the fastest phone I've ever owned. After a 4 month hiatus, I came back to the Android camp with the LG V10, and while I did like it, it was just missing something and ultimately wasn't for me so I returned it. After going back and forth between the OP2 and the 6P, I ultimately decided on the OP2 and couldn't be happier. The V10 was definitely a fast device, the OP2 just seems a lot quicker and more responsive.
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What made you choose the OP2 over the 6P?
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PedexGaming said:
What made you choose the OP2 over the 6P?
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Mainly the size and cost difference. While I can afford the 6P, I didn't feel like it was worth the extra cash over the OP2. Couple that with the more manageable size, and I just felt the OP2 was more practical for my needs. I also really, really like the design and build of the OP2. There were a few more little things that helped my decision too, like the ability to switch between on-screen and capacitive buttons, the alert slider, and dark theme without having to flash anything. I'm an old man, and I stopped flashing ROMs years ago. I just want my sh!t to work with minimal tinkering. I guess when you group it all together, I just preferred the whole OP2 package to that of the 6P.

Coming from a Nexus 4, there is not much difference in speed even with about 15-20 apps open

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runs great. never bogs down on me with the 4gbs ram and 8 core snapdragon. all the ram was a big selling point for me. snc

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Would you say that the OnePlus 2 is "fast" in day-to-day use? A higher rating indicates that you think the OnePlus 2 exhibits fantastic performance. Like, is it as fast as your tears when you watch The Titanic?
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
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I have both the OPT and a Sony Xperia Z5. I bought the OPT to try out dual-SIM.
As I understand it they have the same CPU. Even though the Xperia Z5 is faster and smoother. I really don't feel that the OPT is faster than the OPO. I think the problem is the OS. The Sony OS is probably the best manufactor-OS i have had on an Android device (besides stock and CM)

Please share your thoughts if coming from a note 8.

Can those who have come from a note 8,please share your thoughts and views, on what you miss, performance wise etc, now that you are using the pixel 2 thanks.

Miss the ability to use themes and select a different font. And nothing can beat the Samsung OLED panels! I don't miss the S-Pen that much though!
In short, the Note 8 is crammed with features and sometimes can come in the way of your working. I find the Pixels smoother to work with and just allow me to get what I need done. I probably wasn't the right demographic for the Note 8 anyway!

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Miss the ability to use themes and select a different font. And nothing can beat the Samsung OLED panels! I don't miss the S-Pen that much though!
In short, the Note 8 is crammed with features and sometimes can come in the way of your working. I find the Pixels smoother to work with and just allow me to get what I need done. I probably wasn't the right demographic for the Note 8 anyway!
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I have to agree here. I have a Note 8 review unit currently, and I haven't been able to put my Pixel 2 down since getting it. The camera is much better, and aside from a few nuances, I'm overall very happy with my choice.

I'm almost ready to upgrade and currently using an S7 edge. I torn between the Note 8 and either of the Pixel's did dropping in screen size take time to adjust?

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I'm almost ready to upgrade and currently using an S7 edge. I torn between the Note 8 and either of the Pixel's did dropping in screen size take time to adjust?
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I was honestly torn between the S8, Note 8, and Pixel 2. I think they're all great devices with pros and cons, and a great deal just depends upon personal taste. I'd highly recommend walking into a Best Buy or other store with these models on display, and take some time to play around with them.
One thing I will admit regarding the Note 8 is how surprised I was with its size. The Note 8 certainly has a large display, but I didn't find the device to be as unwieldy as I had expected. I also found the fingerprint reader to be far easier to use than I had assumed (I'm right-handed, and hold the devices with my left hand).
My only concern is how the Note 8 would feel in a pocket all day. I already have a great tablet that I use all the time (Kindle Fire HDX), so my phone is simply my "Go everywhere with me at all times device". I'd certainly be interested to hear from others how it feels with constant carry in pants or coat pockets, but IMHO I imagine the Pixel 2 being far easier to have on oneself 24/7 as opposed to a Note 8.

Substratum themes work on Pixel 2
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For me personally the note 8,has been the fastest phone I have ever used. I know others don't have much care about the headphone jack, but for me it's just convinient to have. I listen to a lot of music, play games and watch movies on my phone so not having the headphone jack is a deal breaker for me.

I have been torn as well.
I wanted Pixel XL but it's screen issues put me off. Pixel 2 small big bezels, wasn't sure coming from 6p.
Ordered S8...
Stunned with the display but that's about it... Camera - front crap so much worse than 6p, rear - could capture nice pic but 6p was much more reliable in this matter.
Overall smoothness wasn't somehow great, still full of Samsung crap,. Fingerprint scanner is a joke, location, accuracy and speed.
After one day of owning it I have sent it back
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And bought Pixel 2!
What an amazing experience. Super smooth, amazing camera, great display but tad small although appreciate one handed use so much!
Speakers could have some more bass.
You can't go wrong with Pixel. Great phone;

wazka2 said:
I have been torn as well.
I wanted Pixel XL but it's screen issues put me off. Pixel 2 small big bezels, wasn't sure coming from 6p.
Ordered S8...
Stunned with the display but that's about it... Camera - front crap so much worse than 6p, rear - could capture nice pic but 6p was much more reliable in this matter.
Overall smoothness wasn't somehow great, still full of Samsung crap,. Fingerprint scanner is a joke, location, accuracy and speed.
After one day of owning it I have sent it back
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And bought Pixel 2!
What an amazing experience. Super smooth, amazing camera, great display but tad small although appreciate one handed use so much!
Speakers could have some more bass.
You can't go wrong with Pixel. Great phone;
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Hmm if the pixel is much smoother then it's definitely out of this world. I have found my note 8,to be very smooth as for the first time ever I have not bothered installing a custom kernel or any kernel tweaking app. I am using it stock , just rooted but it's been great. Maybe one more point is the fact that mine is the Exynos version so it might help explain why it's been performing great. I am however always on the lookout for a fast phone so might just try the pixels.

Coming from Note 8?

Has anybody sold/traded their Note 8 for a OnePlus 6? Does anyone have both? If so, how does the OnePlus 6 compare? Obviously the OS is different, faster processor and GPU, but I would like to hear people's thought about whether they like it better, if there is a way different feel to it than the Note 8. I am currently considering switching over myself. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions in advance!

Note 8: better screen, better camera (debatable), ip68 certified.
Op6: fastest phone on the market right now, nothing can beat it. OxygenOS is smooth and has no bloatware. Battery life should be a bit better than your Note 8 too.
I had an S8+ before this which is very comparable to your Note 8 and I don't regret it. The speed and snappiness of this phone is addictive.
I am a hardcore user.. lots of video calls, heavy multitasking with ****loads of apps open on the same time, gaming (pubg) and the phone never breaks a sweat.
Oh and gotta love the dash fast charging. Half an hour and you're back with 50% charge.
The camera is by far bad, close to flagships but missing out here and there to be as good as S9 or P20 pro or Google Pixel 2 XL camera. I recommend watching some reviews to get more insight in the camera. I'm personally not disappointed.
Hope this helped. Good luck.

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Note 8: better screen, better camera (debatable), ip68 certified.
Op6: fastest phone on the market right now, nothing can beat it. OxygenOS is smooth and has no bloatware. Battery life should be a bit better than your Note 8 too.
I had an S8+ before this which is very comparable to your Note 8 and I don't regret it. The speed and snappiness of this phone is addictive.
I am a hardcore user.. lots of video calls, heavy multitasking with ****loads of apps open on the same time, gaming (pubg) and the phone never breaks a sweat.
Oh and gotta love the dash fast charging. Half an hour and you're back with 50% charge.
The camera is by far bad, close to flagships but missing out here and there to be as good as S9 or P20 pro or Google Pixel 2 XL camera. I recommend watching some reviews to get more insight in the camera. I'm personally not disappointed.
Hope this helped. Good luck.
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I also came from a dual-SIM 256GB N8 and mostly agree with what you have said but the camera, man, it's horrid. Nowhere as good as the reviews claimed and absolutely abysmal in low light. It is a very fast phone, the fastest I have ever used (have used dozens and dozens of smartphones over the last twenty or so years). I miss the wireless charging, though I got around it by adding the wireless charger sleeve but it charges very slowly.
By the way, if you trip Knox and install a custom ROM on the N8, it's also pretty darn fast. Just a bit more work to do that. I definitely miss the Note 8's camera.

If your always been using a flagship phone, oneplus is not for you. Its made for budget type people. The screen, camera, overall experience is not for you. Its for people who dont care about a little small thing thats is missing but the speed. But for the speed itself it does not much different from the note 8 so imo its not worth changing (im not saying upgrading)

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If your always been using a flagship phone, oneplus is not for you. Its made for budget type people. The screen, camera, overall experience is not for you. Its for people who dont care about a little small thing thats is missing but the speed. But for the speed itself it does not much different from the note 8 so imo its not worth changing (im not saying upgrading)
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See I disagree. I've always went "flagship" in the past. I've stayed with Samsung mostly, and coming from the note 8 most recently. I am not really missing anything. I love this phone. Best of all, I'm back into the custom side of Android again and I get to play a little. I missed that. There's tons of gimmicky features out there that i could have, but wouldn't really make my personal user experience any better. Honestly, I can do more with this phone. For me and my needs/wants, this is a better phone than the note 8, but to each his own.
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Has anybody sold/traded their Note 8 for a OnePlus 6? Does anyone have both? If so, how does the OnePlus 6 compare? Obviously the OS is different, faster processor and GPU, but I would like to hear people's thought about whether they like it better, if there is a way different feel to it than the Note 8. I am currently considering switching over myself. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions in advance!
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To answer your questions, I do like it better. I love the feel. It's a nice phone aesthetically, and I'm happy with the build quality. Feels better in the hand than the note 8 and definitely fits in my pocket better. Holding them side by side, the op6 is smaller, but with basically the same screen real estate. I'm by no means a OnePlus fan, as this is my first, but this was a good start. I personally am glad I made the switch. That certainly doesn't mean you will and obviously there are others that will disagree. This is just my honest opinion.

I went from Note 8 to OP6.
Miss the camera just a little bit, and SPen features like cropping screenshots and writing on screen

My note 8 was having issues and sold it. It was a few days before the OnePlus released. Only bought it because it holds it value.
Community(not xda or Reddit) makes me dislike the phone. Device is nothing special. Not bad but does nothing special outside of maybe 1hr plus of sot. Quick Updates obviously.
International note 8 over most phones.

OnePlus 6 pictures. Doubt the note 8 will do massively better. Yes in low light it's not as good as a flagship but it ain't bad either.
https://flic.kr/p/28kXMQq
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https://www.flickr.com/gp/[email protected]/Ms4MC5

I had the S9+ and moved to the OP6. No regrets at all. Sure the camera isn't as good and it's not water resistant, but I don't mind those trade offs.

came from note 8 ,the only thing from note 8 is camera ,but op 6 has more like fast software ,fast updates better cpu ,gpu and camera for me is not bad

houboy said:
Has anybody sold/traded their Note 8 for a OnePlus 6? Does anyone have both? If so, how does the OnePlus 6 compare? Obviously the OS is different, faster processor and GPU, but I would like to hear people's thought about whether they like it better, if there is a way different feel to it than the Note 8. I am currently considering switching over myself. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions in advance!
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I switched from a Note 7 to Pixel XL to OP6 Silk White, and I couldn't be happier. But I also was a big fan of Note 7 over the awful Pixel XL. I am hesitant to recommend OP6 over Note 8, just because I loved Note 7 so much. OP6 is a great phone nevertheless.

Above sums it up. Can't go wrong with either choice

sold Note 8 for OnePlus 6 (my first OnePlus phone) and I'm really happy with it. Obviously it depends on what you're searching from a smartphone. If you like speed, fast updates and modding (like me) you'll never regret the change

geoff5093 said:
I had the S9+ and moved to the OP6. No regrets at all. Sure the camera isn't as good and it's not water resistant, but I don't mind those trade offs.
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is the performance better on the op6 ??

leondestiny said:
is the performance better on the op6 ??
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there's no doubt the performance is better

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there's no doubt the performance is better
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thing is, the price of a s9+ is very close to the price of a 128gb OP6 from where im from..
so im torn between those 2.

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thing is, the price of a s9+ is very close to the price of a 128gb OP6 from where im from..
so im torn between those 2.
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I've set up an S9 for a friend, and it was a fantastic phone. The one thing to consider for sure is that an OP6 comes with a plastic screen protector factory installed and a silicone case (which is actually excellent,) so you are good to go out of the box. I had to spend about $60 to put a Dome screen protector and a Slickwrap on the back for the S9. Takes time and money if you want to protect the glass surfaces. It's amazing to me how no large company like Samsung ever thought of it.

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thing is, the price of a s9+ is very close to the price of a 128gb OP6 from where im from..
so im torn between those 2.
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That's a tough decision for sure. I guess it depends on what you need out of your phone. I wanted to get back into heavy customization (I like to tinker with stuff and the note 8 was locked down tight), and out from under TMobiles thumb, so I sold my note 8 and give up my jump plan. It was the original jump too, which made it a very hard decision...but necessary to truly get free from TMobile.
After doing some research, the OnePlus 6 just stood out to me as the best choice. I'm not regretting it at all. Super fast phone. Great Android experience. No frills but I'm ok with that, and it's got just enough that I might even used the frills that it does have, and developers will add more . I'm pleased with the caliber of developers that are showing up here. Exciting for sure.

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Takes time and money if you want to protect the glass surfaces. It's amazing to me how no large company like Samsung ever thought of it.
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Especially since the TPU case and screen protector can't have cost OP more than a couple of bucks.

I have both. When I compare the two, the only thing that sticks out for me between the note 8 and the one plus is the screen and form factor of the note 8. I love the note 8 screen. But thats it. In my opinion, the note 8 is waaaaay too slow for me. Tons of features, but pointless with all the lag. I love the oneplus cuz it's simple, fast, and so much more fun to use. Plus, Im a big fan of stock Android. Samsung is great, but can be too much at times.

What options exist for small high end pure Android phones now?

I prefer small high end Android phones and was interested in the Pixel 5... but it has gone low end. I love the Pixel software and amazing Google warranty service and don't particularly like the bloated Samsung OS. Are there any other flagship pure Android phones?
It seems like the only options now are the S20. The Oneplus phones seem too big for one-hand use, but I might have no choice. It seems like they are the only ones with stock Android experience. Has anyone here tried Oneplus compared to a Pixel? Any thoughts?

Low end ?!
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Low end ?!
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The Pixel 5 is the first Pixel to not use a flagship CPU. It has approximately the same processing speed as the Pixel 3.
I liked that the Pixels were small and powerful.

montrealguy said:
The Pixel 5 is the first Pixel to not use a flagship CPU. It has approximately the same processing speed as the Pixel 3.
I liked that the Pixels were small and powerful.
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What exactly do you need more cpu power? Heavy gamer? You certainly won't notice otherwise. Specs are not everything

Considering I've been buying/using nothing but near-stock or stock Android phones the last 8+ years, you don't have many choices as far as name brands go.
Namely: Google, Nokia, Motorola, OnePlus. And whatever Android ONE phones that support your chosen carrier. Google has the best track record for updates. Nokia is also good since their phones are all Android ONE. Motorola has down way downhill for updates since Lenovo took over. OnePlus is hit-or-miss with their updates, also not as often released as Google or Nokia devices.

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FHD has been low end and QHD high end for 5 years at this point

haloimplant said:
FHD has been low end and QHD high end for 5 years at this point
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You won't be able to see pixels with 423dpi so? Why do you need higher resolution? Seriously asking why you would trade battery life against this. Except for VR stuff

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FHD has been low end and QHD high end for 5 years at this point
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i have to set my s20 to 1080p to use 120hz sooooo

Sony Xperia 5 ii? 6 inch screen with 21:9 ratio makes the phone narrow enough to feel small in the hand, near stock Android, 2 year system update, 3 year security update.
NGL, pretty torn between this and the Pixel 5.

Pixel 5 is no low end, I've seen so many reviews and they all claim the same. The 765 can handle everything you throw at it, even the most demanding games.
The 8 series, especially when it comes to phones is to show the public what's possible.. there's maybe a few people out there which actually need so much cpu power, for everybody else the 765 is perfect.
I recently used the 4a and even that one performs really well.
It's all hype and i get it, we all want the best possible but most of us don't need it and I'm glad we start having devices with more mid range specs for a more normal price.
For me personally the Pixel 5 is just perfect.

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What exactly do you need more cpu power? Heavy gamer? You certainly won't notice otherwise. Specs are not everything
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I would agree with this, I just got my p5 a couple days ago and it's soo smooth! The 8gb of memory and 90hz screen coupled with Googles optimization really provide an excellent experience, I've played pubg and genshin impact both without a stutter. add to that the bigger battery over (7hrs sot on average) and it really still feels premium.
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Going from a pixel 2 to the pixel 5, I feel this phone is DEFINITELY not low end. But #s matter to some folks I guess...

Android devices have battery issues that are at the heart of the size creep. Until a manufacturer realizes that most people don't actually give a damn about a couple mm of depth to get a big enough battery to support flagship features, it's just not gonna happen. Everyone knows phones have gotten too big, it's why there is a market for PopSockets.

I've given up on Samsung, I've used every one they've made for years but they are now heavy and bloated phones. The cpu thing, you simply don't notice in real world use and who cares about geeky bench scores
Going back to light and smaller phones with superb battery ( Samsung are battery killers ) is a pleasure
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I've journeyed 1xl, 3xl, 5
1xl and 3xl were "flagships" and the 5 leaves them in the dust.
seriously - once you get to a certain processing power, it's all smoke mirrors and bells.
you're fooling yourself if you don't think the 5 feels flagship
seems a lot of forums have people believing in the "tech reviews" pre launch about how "disappointing" the 5 is... they're wrong

I hammer phones, it's my main work tool and there is no discernable difference in this 5 and other phones I've used
I've just opened Lightoom and opened and closed some 20 meg pics, plus edited a bit, fractions of a second slower yes for sure but it's just a none issue
The true beauty of a smaller lighter phone is something I'd long since forgotten until now
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I had s20 I sold it and I buy pixel 5. Pixel 5 all the way smooth and you will get instant update.
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Don't get me wrong I've enjoyed Samsung phones , but they are heavy , made of glass and full of annoying bloat
Going back to smaller lighter phone that feels so good without a case is a joy
I hate using cases and the Pixel 5 is a joy without one
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Davey Dual Sim said:
Don't get me wrong I've enjoyed Samsung phones , but they are heavy , made of glass and full of annoying bloat
Going back to smaller lighter phone that feels so good without a case is a joy
I hate using cases and the Pixel 5 is a joy without one
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LOL, that's the huge hate I have for Samsung phones, glass. I buy phones to use not pamper or show off.

I don't know of any Android phone that I would consider to be small these days.
haloimplant said:
FHD has been low end and QHD high end for 5 years at this point
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FHD isn't low end. QHD is overkill. It's like killing a fly with a grenade.
Pollie81 said:
Pixel 5 is no low end, I've seen so many reviews and they all claim the same. The 765 can handle everything you throw at it, even the most demanding games.
The 8 series, especially when it comes to phones is to show the public what's possible.. there's maybe a few people out there which actually need so much cpu power, for everybody else the 765 is perfect.
I recently used the 4a and even that one performs really well.
It's all hype and i get it, we all want the best possible but most of us don't need it and I'm glad we start having devices with more mid range specs for a more normal price.
For me personally the Pixel 5 is just perfect.
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I have a Pixel 5. I'm relatively happy with it but it is kind of low end.
donlu30 said:
Going from a pixel 2 to the pixel 5, I feel this phone is DEFINITELY not low end. But #s matter to some folks I guess...
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I went from a Pixel 2 XL to a Pixel 5 and the Pixel 5 definitely is low end compared to the Pixel 2 XL. I get stuttering and lag on my Pixel 5. It's not terrible but it's noticeable and definitely worse than my Pixel 2 XL. My Pixel 2 XL lasted 3 years really good. The Pixel 5 won't hold up as well as the Pixel 2 XL.