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What is the real width of the screen - measured with a ruler. I know it's hard because the screen is curved. I would like to know if the screen is at least the same as in Note 3 - 71mm
According to a screen size calculator the width should be 69mm. Real width may be less due to the curved edges.
Its about 2mm wider (usable screen) than my Mate 9 Porsche Design (which probably doesn't help).
But your amazing phone have 5.5''
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I just went to the store and compared my S7 edge to it and it really isn't much taller than the s7e at all.
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This question is rather to people who have access to the telephon
What is the real width of the screen - measured with a ruler. I know it's hard because the screen is curved. I would like to know if the screen is at least the same as in Note 3 - 71mm
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I was in the store the other day comparing the size of my S7 Edge to the S8+.
The difference in width is imperceptible.
As per the width specs on the S7 Edge and the S8+ :
S7 Edge - 72.6mm (2.86")
S8+ - 73.4mm (2.89")
The S8+ is 0.8mm wider than the S7 Edge.
To put that in prospective, the thickness of a credit card is 0.76mm
So the S8+ width is the thickness of a credit wider than the the S7 Edge.
Basically both devices are the same width.
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I was in the store the other day comparing the size of my S7 Edge to the S8+....
Basically both devices are the same width.
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So how did you perceive the difference in screen size?
S8+ with its 6.2" and its elongated aspect ratio is smaller than the 6+phones were used to.
Many people compare it to being "just a slightly longer version" of the s7 edge.
Im coming from a dying Nexus 6 and I'm worried that it'll be like going down in size.
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So how did you perceive the difference in screen size?
S8+ with its 6.2" and its elongated aspect ratio is smaller than the 6+phones were used to.
Many people compare it to being "just a slightly longer version" of the s7 edge.
Im coming from a dying Nexus 6 and I'm worried that it'll be like going down in size.
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I look at it this way -
The S8+ width is the same as the width of the S7 Edge, but the S8+ is longer (159.5mm/6.3"), compared to the S7 Edge (150.9 mm/5.94"), which is a difference of 8.6mm/.34", therefore there is more screen real estate on the S8+ which is perceptible in hand. As a side note, you're getting a 3500mAh battery with the S8+ compared to the 3000mAh in the S8, whose screen size is similar to the S7 Edge. The S7 Edge does have a 3500mAh battery, but hopefully the processor in the S8+ helps to achieve similar screen time, talk time, etc.
In person, the screen size difference is noticeable in favor of the S8+ compared to the S7 Edge, although the fit in pocket is almost the same except for the increase in length which should be basically imperceptible in pocket, depending on your pockets.
With that being said, I have a pocket where the phone will predominately reside. I was able to fit the width of the S8+ approx. 3" deep in my pocket and the width was exactly the same as the S7 Edge, which fits in the pocket with a 1/4" of width to spare.
I was not able to fit the entire S8+ in my pocket because it was locked in with the tether. The Rep called me and said he couldn't unlock the device (security reasons?) but he has a dummy device I can fit in pocket to check out the comfort and size, which I'll be doing shortly.
I gave you a little more info than you asked for, but hopefully it will help you out
I posted in the note forums i thought i would see what replies i get here as well
I loved my note 7 (nice rounded edges samsung oem screen protector etc) This phone just feels ...well HUGE... in pocket as well as in hand... I am realizing im not using the spen at all really (other than to send sparkly messages to my wife) since i got my ipad pro and pencil for sketching. For some reason this thing feels immense in my front pocket and heavy.I read at night and holding this phone can be cumbersome at best.. I love the screen and playing games on it but for pretty much everything else its not what i expected. I went to best buy and held both phones at the same time and the s8+ feels so much better in hand with only a .1 in screen difference (i cannot even notice) Am i crazy for exchanging it for a S8+?
ps i like the dual camera live focus thing but for me personally its not that important. 99% of my phone pics are point and shoot and share to a friend or social media..
I had a s7 edge up until 2 weeks ago when i picked up the note 8 and it just feel gigantic.. I wanted a bigger screen because i wear reading glasses but the ergos are not nearly as nice as my old s7edge or the newer s8 and s8 plus.
Do you want to trade? Is your phone unlocked and what carrier are you on? My phone is unlocked by T-Mobile due to military status and it is in new condition! Message me I'm serious.
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I am realizing im not using the spen at all really
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there's your answer. and you'll get a bit better battery life with the S8+
I'm sure a lot of people will trade their s8+ for your note 8. Just ask them to add some cash for the difference.
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S8+ is the same size, with no SPen and a single camera, and 2 gigs less RAM. The battery is marginally bigger, though. If you want a smaller device with the same basic experience, go with a regular S8.
Just a quick follow up i got my s8 plus and I'm in love!!!! It's so much lighter and more comfortable in hand and pocket.. I'm so glad i switched ?
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S8+ is the same size, with no SPen and a single camera, and 2 gigs less RAM. The battery is marginally bigger, though. If you want a smaller device with the same basic experience, go with a regular S8.
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Not mine ... I have 6gb 128 version. .
I have always since s3 had the notes Note 3 etc... Can't see myself swapping from s8+ this time. Less battery life on the note? Nah - pass.
I agree with your assessment of the two. I did the same Best Buy comparison last week and wound up buying the S8+. However, I will likely trade it in for dual cameras on the S9+. For now, I just wanted the step up from Note 4 and it fits the bill. S9+ will likely be it for a while unless Note reclaims their ergonomics for all. I'm a small person and not going to start carrying a bag around just to tote a phone. Meanwhile S8 was too small and odd feeling compared to Note 4. S8+ is just right.
Personally I hate the aspect ratios they have started using. 16:9 is the ideal ratio and happens to match widescreen video formats exactly. all this 18.5:9 crap just means you have a long skinny screen with less actual space on it. It's amazing how the screen on my old S5 just seems bigger simply because it doesnt have this silly long and skinny aspect ratio. In reality these screens are not actually 6.2" due to this, they are closer to an equivalent 5.5 and really ARE about 5.5 if you want to watch any 16:9 video without cropping it. Using the same logic they have started using for these screen sizes, by continuing to measure diagnonals despite not having a 16:9 ratio, you could make a screen 10" long and 1" wide and call it a 10.5" screen.....but it isn't is it.
That's my only problem with my S8+ (other than the fingerprint scanner placement) and it irritates me constantly. If it was 16:9 (which would also allow a much bigger battery) then it would be perfect. But I haven't exactly seen people commenting on it so i guess nobody else cares.
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Personally I hate the aspect ratios they have started using. 16:9 is the ideal ratio and happens to match widescreen video formats exactly. all this 18.5:9 crap just means you have a long skinny screen with less actual space on it. It's amazing how the screen on my old S5 just seems bigger simply because it doesnt have this silly long and skinny aspect ratio. In reality these screens are not actually 6.2" due to this, they are closer to an equivalent 5.5 and really ARE about 5.5 if you want to watch any 16:9 video without cropping it. Using the same logic they have started using for these screen sizes, by continuing to measure diagnonals despite not having a 16:9 ratio, you could make a screen 10" long and 1" wide and call it a 10.5" screen.....but it isn't is it.
That's my only problem with my S8+ (other than the fingerprint scanner placement) and it irritates me constantly. If it was 16:9 (which would also allow a much bigger battery) then it would be perfect. But I haven't exactly seen people commenting on it so i guess nobody else cares.
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no I agree with you. once i find a 6" phone with a less stretched aspect ratio AND stereo speakers.. i'd gladly trade my S8+. I'm not a fan of playing games/watching videos with a narrower width but longer horizontals. i wish Google would make the Nexus 6 again with modern hardware.
I actually like the new aspect ratio. It simply sees more stuff then 16:9
Had an s7e before s8+ and to me it's like switching from 4:3 monitor to 16:9 wide FHD monitor.
Only thing I don't like is iris not being as fast on daylight unlocking the phone and fingerprint feels useless here.
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I ended up going back to the note 8 !! Even with a case on the s8 plus i was getting false registers on the sides and corners with my big meaty hands... Is will be here Monday. Also in gaming grip or watching movies there note is far superior.. i feel dumb returning it but hey, it was a learning experience and at least i ended up with the better phone in the end
All those guys who say the Note 8 is heaps bigger than the S8+, I own both. a side by side comparison is about 5mm taller and almost exactly same width...
Battery life is pretty mch comparable with both .
I have the Exynos version of both so that may make a difference.
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All those guys who say the Note 8 is heaps bigger than the S8+, I own both. a side by side comparison is about 5mm taller and almost exactly same width...
Battery life is pretty mch comparable with both .
I have the Exynos version of both so that may make a difference.
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I certainly wouldn't call it "heaps" bigger. The angles are simply awkward for some hands and some situations. As for the weight, a hundred pound person may find it heavier versus a 150 to 200 pound person. Note 4 and Note 5 felt very comfortable. 8 is different. Not bad, just different. Without a doubt, the Note is the better phone. Thank goodness for choice.
I wanted to see if others experienced the wrist strain issues with the larger phones? If so, did you decide to downsize when purchasing the Pixel 2?
For me, I'm coming from the Motorola Nexus 6 and I can feel pain in my wrist periodically which drove my decision to purchase the Pixel 2.
Just wanted to see who else downsized and for what reasons.
Nexus 6P user here (77.8mm width and slippery case).
Pixel 2 (69.7mm) is larger than Moto X (65.3mm) or Galaxy Nexus (67.9). These 2 samples had an amazing width for 1 hand, specially the Moto X, with its shape. It was the most comfortable phone I tried.
The Pixel 2 won't be like those 2 phones, but still very usable with just one hand.
If the Pixel 2 coating has some grip, it could be more even more comfortable like the Nexus 5 (69.2mm). If not, you can try a dbrand skin with some grip.
Shape and grip matters A LOT. I had a Z5 Compact (4.6" and 65mm) and it was difficult to use (without a case) compared to the phone I had before and after it (Nexus 5 and Nexus 5X). These two 5" and 5.2" were bigger than the Z5 Compact, but easier to be used with one hand (because of the shape and the matte-black back cover with some grip).
I heard that the Pixel 1 was so slippery to be used without a case, but I think the Pixel 2 has another coating.
Anyway, I'm doing the same as you (whenever I get a chance to get a Pixel since it's available only in 5 countries). Want to get rid of the 6P size. I can use it with one hand, but I had to switch to two, many times per day.
The Nexus 6 is a tank, so IF you are almost OK with the Nexus 6, You will probably prefer the Pixel 2 XL.
I love big phones, I was in love the Moto nexus. In fact that was my favorite phone ever (relative to the time period) I opted for the small pixel mainly because with Google promotion and T-Mobile promotion it would be free. Also having a new born having a phone to use one handed will be super useful.
With the way they are shrinking bezels I would love for a 7 inch phone to come to the market. Sure you can buy a cheap Chinese phone on eBay but that's not the same
Well you're coming from the Nexus 6.....and the 6 is gigantic. Pretty much any phone on the market is going to be noticeably smaller for you.
I have a Pixel XL and it is much, much more comfortable than the 6. Not even close. Have you messed around with the XL in stores and it still feels too big for you?
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Well you're coming from the Nexus 6.....and the 6 is gigantic. Pretty much any phone on the market is going to be noticeably smaller for you.
I have a Pixel XL and it is much, much more comfortable than the 6. Not even close. Have you messed around with the XL in stores and it still feels too big for you?
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I am using the XL right now. I doesn't feel big except when when I am feeding my son. Also not so much "big" as it was heavy. Before the XL I was temporarily using the 5x which was super convenient while holding my son.
Also should mention I have had many phones since then. The nexus 6 wasn't that much bigger than the iPhone what ever plus just in raw dynamics. The Nexus had very small bezels especially for the time.
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I am using the XL right now. I doesn't feel big except when when I am feeding my son. Also not so much "big" as it was heavy. Before the XL I was temporarily using the 5x which was super convenient while holding my son.
Also should mention I have had many phones since then. The nexus 6 wasn't that much bigger than the iPhone what ever plus just in raw dynamics. The Nexus had very small bezels especially for the time.
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The thing with the iPhones is the home button. That button ruins the experience with one hand (specially when you double tap it). Not to mention that they are also slippery phones.
iPhone 6/7/8 size is perfect. But the home button is not very comfortable to use. This could be one more reason why they removed this button in the bigger iPhone X.
I always used Nexus. Before the Nexus I had one Galaxy S3....similar story with the home button.
Virtual screen buttons are faster and more comfortable to use with one hand in my experience.
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The thing with the iPhones is the home button. That button ruins the experience with one hand (specially when you double tap it). Not to mention that they are also slippery phones.
iPhone 6/7/8 size is perfect. But the home button is not very comfortable to use. This could be one more reason why they removed this button in the bigger iPhone X.
I always used Nexus. Before the Nexus I had one Galaxy S3....similar story with the home button.
Virtual screen buttons are faster and more comfortable to use with one hand in my experience.
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I agree I am just saying despite the N6 having a much bigger screen the iPhone plus has a very similar footprint to the Nexus 6
For me, it's really a toss-up between a better viewing experience and more convenient day-to-day usage.
Coming from a 6P, I was a bit reluctant to lose a chunk of screen real estate and dithered between the 2 and the 2XL. I have loved being able to fit so much in view and it's great for video.
However, I've held a few friends' phones with similar dimensions to the Pixel 2 and I'm looking forward to consistent one-handed use.
for me i love small phones and i think if google made the pixel edge to edge with same size it will be [emoji91] [emoji23]
but i go to 2 XL if not comfortable i go sell it and i buy regular pixel
and dont forget now all company go to made big phones
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for me i love small phones and i think if google made the pixel edge to edge with same size it will be [emoji91] [emoji23]
but i go to 2 XL if not comfortable i go sell it and i buy regular pixel
and dont forget now all company go to made big phones
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For me the perfect small phone would be some Pixel with the Moto X's width and some ergonomic shape with a good grip.
And obviously, bigger screen (maybe they can provide 5" or more reducing the bezels) still maintaining Moto X's width of 65~mm.
(Galaxy S8 has 68.1mm of width with 5.8").
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For me the perfect small phone would be some Pixel with the Moto X's width and some ergonomic shape with a good grip.
And obviously, bigger screen (maybe they can provide 5" or more reducing the bezels) still maintaining Moto X's width of 65~mm.
(Galaxy S8 has 68.1mm of width with 5.8").
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if google made pixel 2 with small bezels 5.5 or 5.8 same design 2 xl will no one buy 2 xl
i love Pixel 2 because more comfortable with one hand
i love Pixel 2 XL because beautiful design
really I can not decide ??* [emoji144]
pixel 2 for : whatsapp - insta - snap social media
pixel 2 xl for : game - movies
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if google made pixel 2 with small bezels 5.5 or 5.8 same design 2 xl will no one buy 2 xl
i love Pixel 2 because more comfortable with one hand
i love Pixel 2 XL because beautiful design
really I can not decide ??* [emoji144]
pixel 2 for : whatsapp - insta - snap social media
pixel 2 xl for : game - movies
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Well it is a phone after all...if you are using the phone all the time while commuting, walking etc. Go for the regular/phone version. If you are using the phone more from home/office in a quiet environment and/or for more entertainment purposes. Then the XL phablet will be a better option.
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For me the perfect small phone would be some Pixel with the Moto X's width and some ergonomic shape with a good grip.
And obviously, bigger screen (maybe they can provide 5" or more reducing the bezels) still maintaining Moto X's width of 65~mm.
(Galaxy S8 has 68.1mm of width with 5.8").
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A 5" 16:9 screen is 62.3 mm wide. Not going to fit in a 65mm width unless you play Samsung's game of folding the edges down (which is how they fit a 64.4mm wide screen in a 68mm wide device - and even then you'll see that the difference is larger than 65 vs 62.3). Personally I'd take a more usable flat screen any day.
A 5" 2:1 display you could easily fit in that width because it's the same width as a 4.6" 16:9 (56-57mm). But that has a smaller area than a 5" 16:9, 12.5% more than the 4.6" 16:9 would give.
Personally I'd be happy with a 5.5" 2:1 display, which would fit inside the current Pixel 2 body perfectly well. I expect that's what Pixel 3 will be, but my current phone wasn't going to last another year.
Currently have Droid Turbo 2, always strained to securely hold it in one hand while also reaching far corner. Pre-ordered Pixel 2 on a hunch it'd be the better size for me going forward. Just came back from Verizon store holding both and came away 100% confident I made the right choice. 2XL certainly looks nicer, but even harder to operate one handed than my Turbo
I REALLY love this tall screen trend but i too went with the smaller pixel. I have been using the 5" from last year and it is the perfect size phone. I have used bigger phones in the past ( i came from a nexus 6P) but the smaller phones feel right. I wish that this new smaller pixel also had the tall screen but have to wait until next year. I cant go back to such a large phone... The 2 XL is almost the exact same size as the 6P! If google can make next years smaller pixel like the essential phone i think that may be the perfect phone.
I had the S8 with weird 18:9 screen size and I hated it. I much prefer the 16:9 cinematic... They look too tall and lanky which makes the pixel 2 xl unappealing to me on top of the fact that it actually makes it more difficult to hold (the top weight makes it easy to drop). What's funny is everyone getting angry about bezels in the android community but iphone users are getting bezeled phones and no one on iphone seems to care. I personally prefer a smaller one hand phone that can fit in my gym shorts when I run and not pull my pants off! The original XL is a little too big.
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I had the S8 with weird 18:9 screen size and I hated it. I much prefer the 16:9 cinematic... They look too tall and lanky which makes the pixel 2 xl unappealing to me on top of the fact that it actually makes it more difficult to hold (the top weight makes it easy to drop).
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Remember that the Samsungs are taller relative to the width because (a) they use a slightly longer format, 18.5:9, and more importantly (b) they fold the sides of the screen down, making the phone narrower than you'd expect for the screen dimensions.
Look at the V30, which has a flat 2:1 display, and compare its proportions with those of the Pixel 2 and you'll find it's a bit shorter relative to its width than the Pixel (though that's harder to do with a smaller phone, since the same physical size of bezel is a larger proportion of the phone's size), and in absolute terms shorter than "conventional" phablets such as the OnePlus 5 or HTC U11 whose displays are the same width. The 2:1 display format doesn't itself have to mean a taller phone.
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Remember that the Samsungs are taller relative to the width because (a) they use a slightly longer format, 18.5:9, and more importantly (b) they fold the sides of the screen down, making the phone narrower than you'd expect for the screen dimensions.
Look at the V30, which has a flat 2:1 display, and compare its proportions with those of the Pixel 2 and you'll find it's a bit shorter relative to its width than the Pixel (though that's harder to do with a smaller phone, since the same physical size of bezel is a larger proportion of the phone's size), and in absolute terms shorter than "conventional" phablets such as the OnePlus 5 or HTC U11 whose displays are the same width. The 2:1 display format doesn't itself have to mean a taller phone.
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Gotcha - I was under the impression that the Pixel 2 XL would be the same dimensions as the S8s are. THe S8s seem to be copying the old school iPhone Format.
The 2XL is taller than the V30, because it has larger top/bottom bezels with speakers in them. So it's just slightly shorter than the S8+, and a little wider.
I experience everything strain on those phablets. Unwieldy one-handed. Honestly, 5" with those huge bezels is too big but its the only reasonable option out there.
I have a OP-5t and ordered the 4a a couple weeks ago. I was worried the screen might be a lot smaller, but I ordered a screen protector and took a couple photos on top of my 5t. The blue frame is an alignment tool with inside opening the 4a screen size. I was surprised the 4a actually has more screen in the height, and really not much less in the width. The overall size of the 4a it's a lot smaller, and lighter. I don't have it yet, but I think I made a good choice!
I am coming from a OnePlus 3T and even though the 3T is bigger, it's noticeably smaller in screen size due to the bezels. I love the 4a's screen and color tones so much more and couldn't be happier for such a great phone for the price.
I just got my pixel 4a today and was also coming from a op5t.
The frame of the 4a is larger than the screen (vertically), but the actual screen of the 4a is not larger than the screen of the 5t in either direction. It's pretty close vertically but definitely smaller horizontally. The 4a is noticeably smaller, but it's also easier to hold and manage, and it's significantly lighter than the 5t too.
Hope the battery life is as good as the early reviews have been saying.
Yeah when I unboxed the phone, I was immediately stuck by how tall it is. I was expecting a 2:1 aspect ratio, but its actually a bit taller than that even. Makes me miss the days of truly compact options.
I'm coming from an OG Pixel XL. Does anyone have a side by side comparison? The Pixel XL is 5.5“ but has a wider aspect ratio. Whereas the 4 is 5.8" (taller but narrower). I don't have it yet but I wonder how noticeable the difference will be.
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I'm coming from an OG Pixel XL. Does anyone have a side by side comparison? The Pixel XL is 5.5“ but has a wider aspect ratio. Whereas the 4 is 5.8" (taller but narrower). I don't have it yet but I wonder how noticeable the difference will be.
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Screen on 4a should be 2.43" x 5.28"
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Coming from a Pixel XL, the 4a is a good deal smaller. The reduced bezels mean that the 4a screen overall is actually taller, which is nice because I turn on the virtual navigation buttons. The width makes it much easier to hold in your hand, but it will take some getting used to because the aspect ratio change means that many images are noticeably smaller.
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Coming from a Pixel XL, the 4a is a good deal smaller. The reduced bezels mean that the 4a screen overall is actually taller, which is nice because I turn on the virtual navigation buttons. The width makes it much easier to hold in your hand, but it will take some getting used to because the aspect ratio change means that many images are noticeably smaller.
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Good to know... I, too am switching from a Pixel XL and, even looking at phone & screen dimensions online, it's hard to tell what that means in reality....
This is my OnePlus 5t (6" screen) with image the same size as 4a screen. Height is very close to same, width is about .10" less on sides.
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Most recently I had a 3a XL. Before that an S20+ and an S20 Ultra until I returned it (too big/heavy). My first thought about the 4a was "wow, that's a little fella". I like the size of the phone and the screen. A big screen is nice to look at but carrying the 4a around and using it is much more pleasant than the big phones. that S20 Ultra was a monster to carry around. If I had a pair of loose fitting shorts on I couldn't put it in my pocket - it would pull my pants down! And then you were worrying about losing or dropping the $1400 phone. This 4a is the ticket for me.
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I'm coming from an OG Pixel XL. Does anyone have a side by side comparison? The Pixel XL is 5.5“ but has a wider aspect ratio. Whereas the 4 is 5.8" (taller but narrower). I don't have it yet but I wonder how noticeable the difference will be.
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I don't have my Pixel 4a yet; but the screen protectors arrived yesterday; so I put one on top of my Pixel XL for comparison. Roughly, it looked like the screen area was almost 1/4" narrower; but also almost 3/4" taller.
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I'm coming from an OG Pixel XL. Does anyone have a side by side comparison? The Pixel XL is 5.5“ but has a wider aspect ratio. Whereas the 4 is 5.8" (taller but narrower). I don't have it yet but I wonder how noticeable the difference will be.
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Here are 2 pics comparing the OG XL, 2XL and 4a. I was using a pixel 2 to take the photo.
The 4a is the size of the pixel 2 with the screen of the 2xl (same size, not same quality )
The pics align the bottom of the phones as well as the bottom of the screens.
Don't be concerned with brightness. They were all set differently.
Hope this helps. I had to remove an OtterBox for the pic .
Disclaimer. The 4a is the absolute perfect size for me. I can use it one hand and don't feel like the keyboard takes over the screen.
How is the feel? Does it need a case, or will it slip from your hand?
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How is the feel? Does it need a case, or will it slip from your hand?
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it needs, plastic behind would easily get scratched.
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How is the feel? Does it need a case, or will it slip from your hand?
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Running mine naked with a tempered glass protector. I like the in hand feel. Has some grip to it.
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Here are 2 pics comparing the OG XL, 2XL and 4a. I was using a pixel 2 to take the photo.
The 4a is the size of the pixel 2 with the screen of the 2xl (same size, not same quality )
The pics align the bottom of the phones as well as the bottom of the screens.
Don't be concerned with brightness. They were all set differently.
Hope this helps. I had to remove an OtterBox for the pic .
Disclaimer. The 4a is the absolute perfect size for me. I can use it one hand and don't feel like the keyboard takes over the screen.
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Was thinking about this today.... I remember first getting my Nexus 6P and thinking what a large phone it was; definitely a bit unwieldy trying to use with one hand in many situations, and I've got large hands. Though the Pixel XL was a tad smaller & lighter, it essentially felt the same. Hoping the Pixel 4a is more in line with the "perfect size"....
coming from a galaxy note 5, the 4a screen is a bit taller but a lot less wider. It actually makes a LOT of visual difference, where everything looks much smaller and narrower on the 4a, almost as if I increased the resolution. There are options to increase fonts and zoom, but then the spacing between icons is greatly reduced and it doesn't look pleasing to the eyes. I think anyone coming from a wider screen, will not feel comfortable (I have big fat fingers) but anyone coming from narrower or similar width screen, will likely not notice it.
Hi All,
I'm torn between Pixel 7 and 7 Pro because of its size. I'm afraid I won't be able to get used to the 6.7" size and it will be awkwardly big. But the better camera, color, and design make this choice tough.
Is it comfortable to hold the 7 Pro? Isn't it frustratingly big? What are your thoughts on this?
I would appreciate any opinion about this which helps decide my dilemma.
What phone are you coming from? I went from the Pixel 3XL to the P7P and the P7P is about the same size. It is about the same with, but about a quarter inch taller. I think I have large hands, but I haven't really had an issue with the phone.
I'm coming from a Huawei P10 (5.1"), so it would be a big difference I don't have small hands either, so maybe I just have to get used to it.
Druantia said:
I'm coming from a Huawei P10 (5.1"), so it would be a big difference I don't have small hands either, so maybe I just have to get used to it.
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With the bezels on the p10 it won't be a huge size difference in the device itself. I think you will really like the 7 Pro vs the 7.
Coming from a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra the p7p seems just right (i.e. smaller)
I prefer the size (and flat screen) of the 7, as for the camera being better, I'd say more flexible not better and so far the zoom is concerned it isn't a patch on what my P6P was, it is ok'ish as 5x but the colours are washed out and not consistant with 1x , it is pretty soft and it is disappointing at any zoom after that, the P6P zoom was very respectable even at 15X. Hopefully Google will work on it.
Having AF on the ultrawide is a negative for me as well, i am getting landscape shots where either the foreground or the background are out of focus depending on if there is something in the frame in the middle to near distance, they should have stuck with a fixed lens at a hyperfocal distance and not bothered with the macro IMHO.
Druantia said:
Hi All,
I'm torn between Pixel 7 and 7 Pro because of its size. I'm afraid I won't be able to get used to the 6.7" size and it will be awkwardly big. But the better camera, color, and design make this choice tough.
Is it comfortable to hold the 7 Pro? Isn't it frustratingly big? What are your thoughts on this?
I would appreciate any opinion about this which helps decide my dilemma.
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The 6 and 7 pro's are *frustratingly SMALL*. They advertise a big screen, but they're incredibly NARROW screens and the display comes way too close to the edge of the phone without any bezels at all to hold onto it with.
MrBelter said:
I prefer the size (and flat screen) of the 7, as for the camera being better, I'd say more flexible not better and so far the zoom is concerned it isn't a patch on what my P6P was, it is ok'ish as 5x but the colours are washed out and not consistant with 1x , it is pretty soft and it is disappointing at any zoom after that, the P6P zoom was very respectable even at 15X. Hopefully Google will work on it.
Having AF on the ultrawide is a negative for me as well, i am getting landscape shots where either the foreground or the background are out of focus depending on if there is something in the frame in the middle to near distance, they should have stuck with a fixed lens at a hyperfocal distance and not bothered with the macro IMHO.
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Macro is a much more important aspect of the camera for me, I would choose the pro because of the macro rather than the zoom functions. I have no problem with the curved display, I really like the look of it. I agree ultrawide shouldn't be autofocus though.
Thanks!
I just think you can achieve the same result by cropping an image and the cropped version looks less of a digital mush, it it was a true macro where you could get the compound eye on a fly etc. then id be all for that.
Only reason i prefer a flat screen is for glass screen protectors and the screen itself is of course a little less prone to damage.
Although I don't have the opportunity to test it myself, according to this site, you get much worse results when you crop the image:
Macro test
I heard that the curve is quite subtle, wonder if it helps with the slipperiness because I usually don't put any case on my phone.
When you open it fully you can see just how horrible the Pixel 7 Pro shot is, weirdly you can see more detail in the wood grain on the P7 shot which would imply they got the focusing just out.
As for the slippiness of the phone you will need a case or a skin, it is slippier than a block of wet ice competing in the wet ice championship on national wet ice week.
I've just taken a photo of my avatar on my 1440p monitor at 1X with macro on and 5x (no macro) at as near the closest i could get while keeping focus both are uncropped and as they came off the camera.
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I just think you can achieve the same result by cropping an image and the cropped version looks less of a digital mush, it it was a true macro where you could get the compound eye on a fly etc. then id be all for that.
Only reason i prefer a flat screen is for glass screen protectors and the screen itself is of course a little less prone to damage.
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+1 for the flatscreen
I upgraded from a OnePlus 3. I was initially concerned about P7P's size but got used to it as most people suggest. I'm still not a fan of its proportions/width and the remote control look but it's one con—everything else about the phone has been a great experience.