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So recently Android Pay came out in my country with a bank I use and I wanted to test it. Long story short, I can't use it because I have an unlocked bootloader.
Anyway I was thinking of upgrading to a Pixel from my Nexus 5X so I could use Android pay and so I could have a updated device. I won't miss much from having an unlocked bootloader as the only thing I used it for was installing features from the Pixel onto my device.
So I would like to ask everyone, what you think about the Pixel? Should I wait for the second generation? And is it worth the price?
I personally don't mind the design and I actually think it looks nice (most of the times I've seen it on video) and would defiantly buy a black one if I could but at the moment the Pixel hasn't been released in my country.
Current uses of my 5X:
Photography when ever I don't have my camera
Music player (with headphones)
Web browsing
Video watching
Photo storage and viewing device
Basic photo editing
VR tool
Simple games machine
My current third party apps are:
Google Cardboard
Google Cardboard Design labs
Adobe Lightroom
My Boy (GBA emulator)
Snapseed
This is just a test (My game that I suck at naming)
XDA developer forums
Kind of difficult to say whether you should or shouldn't buy the Pixel. I received mine today and set it up, but pretty much haven't had time to use it properly. I purchased blue Pixel (because all other color options weren't good in my opinion) and do like it. Device is good, build quality is also good. If you want to wait for second generation then you would probably be waiting until fall next year. If you have a device that you are happy with, then you may not need to buy Pixel. I did have Nexus 5x, but couldn't use it as device seems a little big, had some creaks from the back plastic and it did experience some lag.
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Kind of difficult to say whether you should or shouldn't buy the Pixel. I received mine today and set it up, but pretty much haven't had time to use it properly. I purchased blue Pixel (because all other color options weren't good in my opinion) and do like it. Device is good, build quality is also good. If you want to wait for second generation then you would probably be waiting until fall next year. If you have a device that you are happy with, then you may not need to buy Pixel. I did have Nexus 5x, but couldn't use it as device seems a little big, had some creaks from the back plastic and it did experience some lag.
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My 5X lags some times when opening apps and I have the same problem with creaking around the fingerprint sensor but they don't usually bug me as the 5X is way better that the device I had before it.
I had a Sony Xperia E1 D2004 or something like that and it sucked. It broke so I switched to a Moto G 2014. I then say the beauty of Android and took a look into devices, I decided too treat myself and went on the hunt for a 6P after days of searching and being told that I wasn't going to find one, I decided to buy a 5X instead as it was on sale.
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My 5X lags some times when opening apps and I have the same problem with creaking around the fingerprint sensor but they don't usually bug me as the 5X is way better that the device I had before it.
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So in that case there is probably no need to buy Pixel. I had Note 5 and Galaxy S7 Edge and decided to sell them and purchase Pixel 5 inch because of it's size and for being able to put a phone in the front pockets without issues It is just a phone and any phone you buy will be the right phone for you.
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So in that case there is probably no need to buy Pixel. I had Note 5 and Galaxy S7 Edge and decided to sell them and purchase Pixel 5 inch because of it's size and for being able to put a phone in the front pockets without issues It is just a phone and any phone you buy will be the right phone for you.
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But just a quick question if you could answer it. When I do eventually need to switch phone due to it breaking or something else, would you recommend a Pixel or later generations if they are as nice as this year's.
And as many people have pointed out (probably only me) "You don't realize how slow your device is until you get a good one". I noticed this when my friend got a new computer and I was so surprised at how fast it was, and I though my computer was running at 60 fps when browsing files but now I see it does have some dips. So what I'm thinking is that the Pixel may not seem as nice as it actually is when I get my hands on it.
So if you could switch back to your 5X after using the Pixel for a while and tell me if you think the upgrade was worth it.
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But just a quick question if you could answer it. When I do eventually need to switch phone due to it breaking or something else, would you recommend a Pixel or later generations if they are as nice as this year's.
And as many people have pointed out (probably only me) "You don't realize how slow your device is until you get a good one". I noticed this when my friend got a new computer and I was so surprised at how fast it was, and I though my computer was running at 60 fps when browsing files but now I see it does have some dips. So what I'm thinking is that the Pixel may not seem as nice as it actually is when I get my hands on it.
So if you could switch back to your 5X after using the Pixel for a while and tell me if you think the upgrade was worth it.
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Even if I wouldn't have my Pixel and would just have Galaxy s7 or a Note 5 and was offered to go back to Nexus 5x - I would NOT do it I agree with you that if you use a better device, then you may start seeing that your current device isn't as fast or smooth compared to a better one. Now that I have a Pixel phone, I can confirm that it is the smoothest Android phone that I have used. The second one would be HTC 10 I guess.
Somebody just offered to trade me their Pixel XL with Daydream headset for my S7 Edge, which is a very tempting offer.
I like the gimmicky AOD and water resistance (never use it, because I'm scurred and have heard it's not perfect), but I don't need either. I hate the capacitive buttons and loathe the home button. But the camera.... I love the fully featured app, although again, I rarely use most of the features. I could do without TouchWiz too, always having been a fan of vanilla Android and of Roms with the customization.
I haven't used a Pixel yet, but what are others opinions? It's this trade an up- or downgrade...
What would you do and why?
I say you do it. You can always sell the Pixel XL and return most of the value, because the S8 is coming out in 2 months so prices will begin to drop on the S7 edge. Plus the Pixel XL is a great device all around.
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Most people here will tell you to keep the S7 but then again you are in the S7 forum. Likewise, ask this on the Pixel forum and they will tell you that Touchwiz is a fat bloated mess etc etc. It all goes down to what "YOU" want.
Now for me personally, the capacitive buttons do not bother me at all, nor does the home button. I like good audio. The S7 has better sound from the headphone out than the Pixel. I love a bright clear screen. Again, the S7 wins here. I think the Pixel looks boring compared to the S7. Cameras are about even though, but yes software wise the S7 is more packed in the camera department.
The pixel of course has clean software, timely updates and is smooth as ****. No comparison here, the Pixel is very well optimised, battery life could be better though. Are you not able to use the Pixel before you go for the trade?
Make your own checklist and see what you actually value in a smartphone. I would call it a side step/possible downgrade just based on features alone. Then again, some people need stock Android at all costs.................
Thank's for the replies. I will go to the local tech shop and have a play with the Pixel so that I can get a feel for the software and the device. That said...
I am thinking much along the lines of daniel, where I can just sell it if I don't like it, but now they are asking for $100 AUD (~76 USD) on top. Would still likely be in my favor if i had to sell; and if the s7 is doing to drop in price soon, then it is only going to lean more in that direction over the coming months.
I didnt realize the s7 had better audio. That is a HUGE factor for me, but can the quality not be equalized with Viper, etc.? Also had the thought that, if I am going to lose the camera software anyways, I may as well just flash one of the AOSP roms floating around, which I imagine will continue to get better.
Still point 1 above means that I might stand to make money, or at the very least, not lose any, if I opted to return to the s7.
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Wow...this guy has the most annoying voice ever. Every sentence ends like a question. Brutal.
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jewnersey said:
Thank's for the replies. I will go to the local tech shop and have a play with the Pixel so that I can get a feel for the software and the device. That said...
I am thinking much along the lines of daniel, where I can just sell it if I don't like it, but now they are asking for $100 AUD (~76 USD) on top. Would still likely be in my favor if i had to sell; and if the s7 is doing to drop in price soon, then it is only going to lean more in that direction over the coming months.
I didnt realize the s7 had better audio. That is a HUGE factor for me, but can the quality not be equalized with Viper, etc.? Also had the thought that, if I am going to lose the camera software anyways, I may as well just flash one of the AOSP roms floating around, which I imagine will continue to get better.
Still point 1 above means that I might stand to make money, or at the very least, not lose any, if I opted to return to the s7.
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Yeah the Pixel DAC and amp combo aren't anything to write home about. A lot of people were disappointed since HTC have amazing audio and Google decided not to bother with any of their audio hardware or software features. Bare in mind I am comparing the Pixel to the Exynos S7 which has a better DAC/Amp combo vs the Snapdragon model.
I would make sure the Pixel is in top condition first, why wouldn't the person you are getting it from just do what you may do and reap a profit on top by selling the Pixel?
i gone and did it... will report back with my thoughts
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Yeah i was on Exynos as well. Will see how the audio quality compares after I root and install viper,etc.
This person was NOT very tech savvy, so I think I did well.
Well according to the specs s7 edge wins
But in terms of roms I'm just guessing Google pixel will have more support.
unless the restrictions for custom roms are just as harsh as it is on s7 edge making it impossible for an official CM based rom which is a let down as I was a huge CM fan
But that all said I would still keep my s7 edge mainly cuz the performance isn't lacking and better specs with no problems whatsoever why would anyone want to downgrade....
Even if google pixel may have better developer support, better hardware & specs is what I would pick
Since CM is now dead if its anything other then CM my love for custom ROMs has gone to the grave.
going to an S7 edge and asking if you should keep the s7 edge or get the pixel XL -_- do people not have common sense anymore?
S7 edge
more dev for MM
xposed with MM
Touchwiz
cooler widget from Samsung (IMO)
stereo speaker mod
Always on display
Pixel XL
latest Android
not alot of Dev
no water resistance
ugly half design back side
Vanilla Android
ambient display (uglier imo, but useful like AOD)
there u go..
Hi everyone,
I want to replace my galaxy s8 with pixel 2 not xl because of general size. What do you think about coming from 5.8 to 5 inches with bezels? Would I regret? Did anyone come from s8?
I can't speak to the S8, but I had a Galaxy Note 5 (5.7 inch screen so I think this is relevant) and I find using the Pixel 2 a lot easier than the Note 5 - two handed and one handed. It's not a huge difference in size, but it makes a difference. I don't feel like I work harder to see the screen, either.
The pixel 2 is far superior to the s8. Don't miss the s8 at all.
I think if there was one plus to the s8 it was Samsung pay...but that is just a toy to play with really and you always have to explain the whom ever you using it with that it will work.lol
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Hi everyone,
I want to replace my galaxy s8 with pixel 2 not xl because of general size. What do you think about coming from 5.8 to 5 inches with bezels? Would I regret? Did anyone come from s8?
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Coming from a Note 8 I appreciate the smaller size and the superior camera. It's a bit of a loss without wireless charging and no SD card but that is quickly forgotten when I snap a pic. I'd say go for it, the Pixel 2 is a solid choice.
Thank you for your answers everyone.
Don't be fooled by comparison of screen diagonals. The S8's screen is a couple of cm longer, but would only be 3% wider if it were rolled flat, and because the edges are curved down (and so less usable) the effective width of the S8's screen is reduced. So it's not at all like comparing 2 flat displays of the same aspect ratio.
That aside, you've not said why you want the Pixel. Whichever of its features appeal to you (smoother software, faster updates, better camera, front speakers, not having curved edges, or whatever it is that appeals to you) ask yourself whether those are worth more to you than an extra 2cm in the height of the display? And go find one in a shop and have a play with it, see whether you think it works for you.
I had the S8 prior to getting my Pixel 2. I really liked the S8, my complaints with that phone were pretty minimal(I dropped it on a carpeted bathroom floor from toilet level and shattered the screen so obviously that would be my main complaint). But I'd go with the Pixel 2 for the simple fact it's always gonna have the latest version of android.
Well, having moved from HTC because I'm tired of the bezels...and I would plan to get a Pixel XL...which there are complaints, but the bezel issue isn't as bad with this, I moved to an S8+. I'm currently testing the S8+...already, I like many things about it, but if you are somebody who wants/likes to mod/custom roms, bootloader unlocking, TWRP and latest updates/features and still have Safetynet and all the apps working, then the Pixel 2/XL is a better choice.
One thing I'm struggling with and annoyed already by is the issues you have with the Samsung when it comes to rooting. Having a US 955U version, the battery charging to 80% indicator issue, Safetynet breaks Android/Samsung pay, no real systemless root/Magisk etc..the list of modding problems and bugs goes on and on. So yeah, if you want modding...get rid of the Samsung...it is driving me off the deep-end sadly. And since the Exynos version doesn't work really on US carriers, there is obviously no plan to ever have real modding/rooting/unlocking support for US Samsung phones ever.
So the Samsung is lasting me about 1 week if that. Already annoyed with it and its lack of customization/modding and issues. I know we are the smaller percentage of owners who do this, but Google/HTC and some other manufacturers allow and get there are a portion of their customers that want this function and can find workarounds. Samsung and others don't. They pretty much have decided there isn't going to be a bootloader unlock so we can modify the boot.img to fix the Root issues being created.
I'm likely going to just live with the Samsung for 3-4 months, wait for the Pixel XL 2 price to drop down a few hundred more, then move over to this. I hate the lack of External SDCard though. Might be a deal breaker as I sit/think more about it over the next few months.
So I guess the answer really is poster, what is important to you??? That will really dictate which phone/features and abilities you want and can live with for a phone. Nobody can seem to get all of this right...Oh, and I need an AMOLED phone screen. Switching to some new RX Oakleys with polarized lenses (damn glasses costs as much as a smartphone) on and LCD screen you can only see it via Landscape mode with them on. Portrait is nearly black due to the anti-glare on LCD. AMOLED, I can use in normal Portrait mode with my shades on...doesn't seem important, but you other things to consider possibly like myself, more than just modding...driving/sunglasses affect the screen choice, another "factor" in the decision process. So I'm pretty much done with LCD screens forever and need a AMOLED screen. I know, Samsung and Pixel both have OLED, but just another point for people to consider. I drive with Waze and the phone mounted for 2hrs a day, seeing the screen is kind of important.
I went from an S8+ to a Pixel 2 (non XL).
I hated the Samsung, I thought it was WAY too big. But that is a subjective thing and only you can answer whether you'll be okay with the size or not.
My wife has the regular S8, I would have been happy with that size phone I think. But in between hers and mine I still definitely prefer the pixel.
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I have the S8 Plus, Note 8 and recently the Pixel 2. IMO the S8 Plus and Note 8 are the better phones. Front speakers? who cares unless you are "that" guy who plays videos in public. No wireless charging, inferior screen, no sd card slot and no headphone jack is main reasons. The cameras on all 3 are so close it just doesnt matter. The only thing the pixel 2 has going for it is speedy updates, and again, no big whoop. They couldn't even toss in some USBC earbuds? cmon, if you want to copy crapple then toss us an earbud.
Honestly it's just a question about what your want from from Android. I love the pixel 2 because the software experience is best available on market. If I got a complaint The service support is really fast, 3 years of OS updates.
The others Compagnie offers way more features but after a year your smartphone is left off from the support
3 years of os updates and now a 2 year warranty also
I bought one this week from UK ( not officially in Turkey) I am very happy with it's speed especially fingerprint reader. Only screen is small at start but getting used to it. Thank you for your thoughts.
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I have the S8 Plus, Note 8 and recently the Pixel 2. IMO the S8 Plus and Note 8 are the better phones. Front speakers? who cares unless you are "that" guy who plays videos in public. No wireless charging, inferior screen, no sd card slot and no headphone jack is main reasons. The cameras on all 3 are so close it just doesnt matter. The only thing the pixel 2 has going for it is speedy updates, and again, no big whoop. They couldn't even toss in some USBC earbuds? cmon, if you want to copy crapple then toss us an earbud.
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Ok, many of your reasons for not preferring the Pixel 2 over Samsung are subjective but timely software updates and extended warranty are clear advantages for the Pixel2. I've owned enough phones to know that when an updated operating system comes out for a phone it can transform the user experience, sometimes it is so dramatic it's like getting a new phone.
The S8 and Pixel 2 are roughly the same physical size, so it won't be any harder to hold in your hand. However, because the screen isn't so tall, it might be easier for you to use one handed without shuffling the phone around to reach the top menus.
You can't go wrong either way. I prefer Pixel but there are things I miss about the s8. I think the thing I miss most is Samsung Pay
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The pixel 2 is far superior to the s8. Don't miss the s8 at all.
I think if there was one plus to the s8 it was Samsung pay...but that is just a toy to play with really and you always have to explain the whom ever you using it with that it will work.lol
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Far superior how?
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Sound/ bulid quality/ looks/size/camera/ no stupid curved screen. I could keep going.
Its the best Idea ,i had s8 .note8 but Pixel 2 is the best i ever had.
my partner has the s8 and the pixel 2 xl is light years ahead.
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Pixel 2 now, or wait for the Pixel 3.
If my current (and only) phone wasn't in such a dangerous and dire state, I'd wait a month. But the battery on my phone is so badly swollen that it has forced the case open. I'm afraid it will catch fire or explode, and I don't dare take it outside in the summer heat. I need a new phone ASAP. And I don't have a landline. This is it.
So what do you think? Are the improvements in the Pixel 3 worth the wait? Or will it just cost a lot more and probably have a lot more bugs?
Opinions please!
I have the smaller Pixel 2 and it's an amazing phone! I would try to hang in their to see what the new Pixel 3 has to offer. If you feel it isn't worth the high price the Pixel 2 will drop in price a bit making it that much more desirable soon after the new one comes out.
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I'm trying to decide whether to buy the Pixel 2 now, or wait for the Pixel 3.
If my current (and only) phone wasn't in such a dangerous and dire state, I'd wait a month. But the battery on my phone is so badly swollen that it has forced the case open. I'm afraid it will catch fire or explode, and I don't dare take it outside in the summer heat. I need a new phone ASAP. And I don't have a landline. This is it.
So what do you think? Are the improvements in the Pixel 3 worth the wait? Or will it just cost a lot more and probably have a lot more bugs?
Opinions please!
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I saw the Pixel 3 will be a little larger. I don't need a giant phone, but a little larger is appealing.
You're right that whatever the Pixel 3 costs, the Pixel 2 will cost less after its release.
I sure hope this battery can last another month. Every time I charge it, it gets alarmingly warm.
I just googled swollen batteries, and I don't think I dare keep this another month, unfortunately. It's too dangerous.
I'm worrying that the Pixel 2 is too small. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 and was going to return it because the Bixby thing irritates me so much. Plus Samsung has invasive terms of service. But maybe I should just keep it, given that my old phone is basically a bomb.
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I just googled swollen batteries, and I don't think I dare keep this another month, unfortunately. It's too dangerous.
I'm worrying that the Pixel 2 is too small. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 and was going to return it because the Bixby thing irritates me so much. Plus Samsung has invasive terms of service. But maybe I should just keep it, given that my old phone is basically a bomb.
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get rid of it, is not worth the risk.
Get rid of swollen battery phone ASAP. Perhaps buy an Essential phone at low cost ($300). Then, decide between it, the Pixel 2, or Pixel 3. (The Pixel 2 is wonderful.)
Time to move to another device quickly...then decide on a future one!
Yeah. Boo. I'm pretty scared of the phone-turned-into-a-bomb. It's off now. I keep it on the fireplace mantle in case it decides to burst into flames.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 from T-Mobile online and had it delivered overnight (since I was afraid of dying). Then today I went to a Verizon store to look at the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL to contrast and compare. I have 10 days to return the Galaxy S9. If it weren't for Bixby, which drives me bonkers, I might keep the S9. I kind of like it. It's quite pretty. I have to say... The display is nicer than the Pixel 2 - much brighter, better contrast. These basics matter to me because just looking at the thing is a big part of what I do with my phone. There's a lot of bloatware on the Galaxy S9, but that can be disabled.
On the other hand... I really like buying Google devices because they're pure Android and updated all the time. I have a Nexus 10 that I really like (though the hardware is so old at this point that it can't be updated past Android 5 - or maybe I have 6 on there, can't recall).
Just now I was looking at specs for the new Sony phones. I like that the displays are IPS LCD because that technology is super bright, great contrast, and has no burn-in issues (I like using my phone as a clock at night).
I have 10 days to stop waffling. lol
Who will take this dangerous phone with the swollen battery from me? I don't actually know what to do with it.
Let the battery drain and take it to a Best Buy for recycling.
If you really want a Pixel, get the Pixel 2 now, put it in a case, and baby it for a month, then trade it in through the Pixel upgrade program for the 3 if you like it better.
I love pixel 2. There is nothing in pixel 3 that would make me trade my current phone. I hate the look of that chin anyway.
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I love pixel 2. There is nothing in pixel 3 that works make me trade my current phone. I have the look of that chin anyway.
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Ah pixel 3 hasn't even been released or properly leaked so not really sure what you're basing this on lol
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Ah pixel 3 hasn't even been released or properly leaked so not really sure what you're basing this on lol
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Take a look.
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Take a look.
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That's the pixel 3 xl. I'm talking about the pixel 3, since this is the regular pixel forum.
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That's the pixel 3 xl. I'm talking about the pixel 3, since this is the regular pixel forum.
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True.
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I saw the Pixel 3 will be a little larger. I don't need a giant phone, but a little larger is appealing.
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Remember that "larger" means "larger diagonal" as the aspect ratio will change. Most likely the phone won't get any wider but the display will get taller and the top/bottom bezels smaller (which IMO would be an improvement). All of the rumours indicate that the smaller Pixel 3 will not have a notch like the 3 XL (a phone which seems designed to bring the whole notch concept into disrepute).
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Let the battery drain and take it to a Best Buy for recycling.
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If a swollen battery is completely drained of charge, is the danger of fire or explosion gone? Like - could I then mail it somewhere?? :angel:
Wait? Shouldn't you still be in warranty? Pixel 2 has 2 year warranty from Google.
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Wait? Shouldn't you still be in warranty? Pixel 2 has 2 year warranty from Google.
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He's asking if he should buy a pixel 2, not saying he has one
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If a swollen battery is completely drained of charge, is the danger of fire or explosion gone? Like - could I then mail it somewhere?? :angel:
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why not just replace the damn battery?
I like this device but it's a little slow for me at some points. It's not a shot at this device which I consider a decent value but I'm retty sure I'm going to move into something else, possibly this fall. That something being the Pixel 4, I like everything about it so far except I would have preferred a symmetrical bottom/top bezel. If I don't bolt this fall the spring is a near certainty but I've got no guess what might be the more interesting devices at that point. What about you folks, happy enough to have not considered it? Thinking about moving to the next thing? If so, what?
I might get the Pixel 4. It depends on what they do with ram and the cameras. I would like a telephoto lens on the back but so far I've been reading the second sensor may be a wide angle one.
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Google confirmed 3, wide angle, telephoto, and infrared. The last seems to be a bit of a mystery as to what it's going to be doing, some think it's for improving night shots but no one seems to know exactly what all it might do.
The 4a XL on a free trade, but might have to wait a bit...
ill get whatever phone is notchless and has a headphone jack
i got the pixel 3a xl for that exact reason, im sick of seeing bullet holes and notches on phones
I just read an updated article about the Goog leak and I need to make a correction, it's a spectral sensor, not infrared. My apologies for the misinformation. I'm still probably in, I've no idea what spectral is but it sounds like something I want.
Google self released preliminary images of the Pixel 4, and I got to say the square bump-out that holds two back cameras and a flash LED does not look great, either from Apple or Google. There was previous renderings of a slick smooth back with a flat oval that contained the cameras that that looked much more impressive. Consensus was that was a cool clean design. The feedback on what was recently released, not so much.
Copying Apple designs by itself does not guarantee success. The previous design looked original, however what they put out now just looks like another Apple clone...
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Google self released preliminary images of the Pixel 4, and I got to say the square bump-out that holds two back cameras and a flash LED does not look great, either from Apple or Google. There was previous renderings of a slick smooth back with a flat oval that contained the cameras that that looked much more impressive. Consensus was that was a cool clean design. The feedback on what was recently released, not so much.
Copying Apple designs by itself does not guarantee success. The previous design looked original, however what they put out now just looks like another Apple clone...
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ah who cares what the back looks like. put a case on it.
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Looks like the base stats are starting to get out there and the Pixel 4 is more and more shaping up to become my next phone. If Samsung hadn't made it such a pain to root I might consider the Note 10 but after suffering through the 8 I'm pretty much done with them unless a very unlikely turn around comes in their policies. These are really the only two that have been pinging on my radar, seems like their should be more but there is always some catch with phones nowadays...
I'm just hoping the hideous notched display and useless curved edge display era is over across the next generation of phones. It definitely limited my choices this go around because I'm not into gimmicks over practicality; but hey - that's just me.
The pixel 4 looks nice so far, and more OEMs are starting to ditch the display notches as well, so at least we'll have better options coming around in the future.
Yeah, no question, I didn't make friends with notches and at this point I'm sure I never will. Only had one as it turned out, the 6T, which didn't kill me but I never stopped noticing it as some people say they do.
Possibly the Pixel 4 but if ASUS gets the Zenfone 6 out soon in Canada I may get it.
Can you root those?
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Possibly the Pixel 4 but if ASUS gets the Zenfone 6 out soon in Canada I may get it.
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I stick with Google. Got the 3a XL on Friday after dropping my 2 XL on hard concrete :crying:
The software is the best I have ever seen on phones, I just root the phone and call it a day. Easy updates every month. No hassle.
This is worth more to me than screen-to-body-ratio or industrial design or whatnot. Crappy or outdated software ruins everything anyways.
But YMMW, just an opinion
I wouldn't mind the faster Snapdragon 855 over our 670, but I do admit my 3a XL is mostly good enough speed wise.
So... Air gestures and face ID confirmed on the Pix 4 today. I'm so in...
Ill get the pixel 4a xl. Basically the lighter version of pixel 4xl with some minor upgrades battery and screen size,for example i dont need the face recognition ,a finger print scanner is fine,and i dont need 4 cameras one 16 back and 16 front is fine with me ,mind you im a mobile photographer.And a simple plastic white back no glass cause i really dont use wireless charging and the lastic does not feel far from the glass back of the pixel 3.Tbh the android 10 almost is the perfect os for me so no extra stuff there.What i really want to have is bokah on video and real time captions and translation ,but im sure google has that on lock
I wouldn't want to guess how Goog will gimp the A versions to make them "mid range" devices. I sure didn't see them leaving the cool live wallpaper out on the 3A's as an example.
luigi90210 said:
ill get whatever phone is notchless and has a headphone jack
i got the pixel 3a xl for that exact reason, im sick of seeing bullet holes and notches on phones
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Here here to that ?
I've decided to get a OnePlus 7 Pro. I just can't see paying $1,000+ for a Pixel 4 XL. I like my 3A XL, but it is slow, honestly, and just not up to the performance I want out of a smartphone.
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