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Comparing with Galaxy S7?

Hello, can anybody compare real user experience of Pixel vs S7?
I would like to know if the screen of Pixel is or isn't significantly worse that the screen of S7. I'm not afraid of resolution but S7 has excellent brightness.
I'm going to switch from S7 to Pixel when it will be available in my country but the screen is my biggest concern.
Thanks

I have an Exynos, international S7 Edge:
Screen is better on the S7, but its not saying that the pixel screen is bad. Its great and you wont tell the difference unless you try VR. Then, you'll notice the difference. Outdoors, S7 screen is brighter.

I played with the pixel at Verizon since mine hasn't yet arrived. The superAmoled on S7 is noticeably better in every aspect than the Pixel's AMOLED. The S7 is QHD vs Pixel's HD but the Pixel's screen is very good and you will not be disappointed.
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I'm OK with QHD vs FullHD but I'm used to Galaxy screens (S6, S7) and e.g. they are able to increase brightness on sunlight. I have to wait until I would to compare them personally.

The screen on my S7Edge is much better than my pixel one, I also miss wireless charging. Day to day I find the pixel a little quicker and prefer the smaller form factor on my pixel, I've got a few days before I can send it back to decide if it's a keeper or not.
The main thing for me was the camera, I'm still undecided on that one
https://carljones.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/pixel-vs-galaxys7/

_Belial said:
The screen on my S7Edge is much better than my pixel one, I also miss wireless charging. Day to day I find the pixel a little quicker and prefer the smaller form factor on my pixel, I've got a few days before I can send it back to decide if it's a keeper or not.
The main thing for me was the camera, I'm still undecided on that one
https://carljones.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/pixel-vs-galaxys7/
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I'm with you. My exynos s7 edge is slightly smaller, was cheaper, and has the benefit of better screen, battery, wireless chsrging, Samsung pay as well as pretty quick updates. Hard time deciding here as well.
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This is really interesting feedback as I am trying to decide right now between the Pixel and the S7.
The two things I am pretty interested in knowing about are battery life and durability (Ive had an S4 for years, dropped it plenty of times and while there are a few dings around the edges, that phone keeps on rocking).
Anyone else have thoughts after having used both phones?

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This is really interesting feedback as I am trying to decide right now between the Pixel and the S7.
The two things I am pretty interested in knowing about are battery life and durability (Ive had an S4 for years, dropped it plenty of times and while there are a few dings around the edges, that phone keeps on rocking).
Anyone else have thoughts after having used both phones?
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I love this phone after coming from the S7. Battery life is phenomenal compared to the S7. It is not uncommon for me to have 6 hours of sot and still have 40% left on battery. Something the S7 couldn't touch on a good day.
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I don't have the pixel yet but wish they added wireless charging like the S7.
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Is it worth Upgrading from S 7 edge yo S 8 or S 8+

Hi guys!
I am using S 7 edge . Is there any reason for upgrading from S7 edge to S8 or S 8 + except model change?
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bixby, new CPU, infinity display, USB C, ect...

Smoother system, better fingerprint sensor, immersive display, faster processor, better feel in the hands, higher nits, more memory, better bluetooth, little better camera, curved edges, on screen buttons, bixby(maybe), taller display better for split screen, little better battery life, color of back choices, usb c, ect, ect,....... up to you. But I'd say yes imo!
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If I had an S7, I'd be waiting to see the Pixel 2. I pulled the trigger on the S8 because i was having storage related issues with the S4.

I didnt want to upgrade. But decided to try the S8 since i have 14 day to return it even if i had to pay the restocking fee. I have a gs7 edge. Im glad i did this is light year ahead of gs7 edge. In smoothness ui. The pjone does not hit up at all. Upgrade. U wont regreat it

oxidil said:
Hi guys!
I am using S 7 edge . Is there any reason for upgrading from S7 edge to S8 or S 8 + except model change?
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I would say that if you are a tech junkie then the S8/S8+ is definitely a looker with quite a few things going for it. If the S7 edge has nothing wrong with it and you are just an average phone user then you could save the extra money. In the end the choice is yours.
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I had the 7 edge before s8+. Hands down worth it 1000%. Very smooth, no lag, outstanding overall
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I have the plus and I'm BEYOND happy. The software is lag free to the point of stock Android. Hardware is gorgeous. It's fast, fluid, good looking, eye catching, a conversation starter, and has a lot of improvements. First 2 days, battery life is stellar. 5 hours + screen on time with heavy use, high brightness, full resolution, and all my apps and services installed. Even the finger print scanner isn't in a bad place, at least for me. Plus, no doubt your current phone is lagging. So I would say yes, upgrade.

Thanks Guys. Really helped in decision making. I will upgrade to S8
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I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???

pesho00 said:
I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???
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I was on the fence of upgrading my S7e to s8. My mind changed after i held the s8 because it actually has smaller screen instead of being advertised as bigger. The ram is still 4gb and processor upgrade from 8890 to 8895 is hairline difference at best. I will pass s8 and wait for Note 8 or s8 plus with 128gb / 6ram combination if they ever release it for europe. I liked the smaller footprint of the device but it is no brainer you're getting a smaller but taller screen.

Yes double click for camera is big facility.
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They didn't remove the feature they just switched it to the power key.
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oxidil said:
Thanks Guys. Really helped in decision making. I will upgrade to S8
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Make sure you really take the time with both sizes and compare to your current phone. Some prefer the smaller and some prefer the larger. Myself I love the s8Plus. I came from the 7Edge and was one of the Note 7 double recalls.
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pesho00 said:
I had S7 and switch to S8 - mixed fillings
*Plus - gorgeous looks - great and huge screen, Better selfie camera, (CPU/GPU advantages i cant see in real life so i'l not mention them)
*on par - battery life, call quality
*minus - i miss home button double click for camera - on S7 i have been able to take out phone, switch camera and take several pictures with one hand (very useful on a trip), with S8 it is a lot more difficult and i cant make it so far ; camera made 2-3 shots Out of focus - something i never encounter on S7???
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Double click power button on the right brings the camera up on the s8/+
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I used a S7 Edge for over a year which is a long time with me. I was going to Jump to the Note 7 but well we know about that fiasco. I was wanting to cancel Jump and just wait a year to buy phones to save cash but well once again I caved in and got a S8. I always justified buying expensive phones and taking advantage of the promo's. I haven't paid for Netflix in a few years. This time I messed up and didn't buy during the promo. sigh Hopefully Samsung will give us some cash with Samsung pay or something. As far as the S8 compared to the S7. S8 is faster and more smooth. I'm not sure if I like the narrow design just yet. When it's in my shorts it lays slanted not straight as the S7. I know it's a minor thing but just a little annoying for me. As far as worth upgrading to the S8 I think if you order the phone you might not get a restocking fee but check on that plus I'm pretty sure you get 30 days. One of the reasons I was hesitant getting the S8 is because I don't think the camera is that much better then the S7 if at all. Also the Note 8 will probably be really nice and not as narrow. Not sure when that is projected to come out. Also I'm interested in the iPhone 8 the 10 anniversary design change. I never had a iPhone.

Narrow design, small battery, barely improved camera, higher price, bixby, idiotic fingerprint positioning.
Thats the reasons i wont buy the S8...the competition can do way better this year...
Samsung went extremely conservative this year and the fact that they only advertise it because of the S8 look tells a lot about it...

sweets55 said:
I used a S7 Edge for over a year which is a long time with me. I was going to Jump to the Note 7 but well we know about that fiasco. I was wanting to cancel Jump and just wait a year to buy phones to save cash but well once again I caved in and got a S8. I always justified buying expensive phones and taking advantage of the promo's. I haven't paid for Netflix in a few years. This time I messed up and didn't buy during the promo. sigh Hopefully Samsung will give us some cash with Samsung pay or something. As far as the S8 compared to the S7. S8 is faster and more smooth. I'm not sure if I like the narrow design just yet. When it's in my shorts it lays slanted not straight as the S7. I know it's a minor thing but just a little annoying for me. As far as worth upgrading to the S8 I think if you order the phone you might not get a restocking fee but check on that plus I'm pretty sure you get 30 days. One of the reasons I was hesitant getting the S8 is because I don't think the camera is that much better then the S7 if at all. Also the Note 8 will probably be really nice and not as narrow. Not sure when that is projected to come out. Also I'm interested in the iPhone 8 the 10 anniversary design change. I never had a iPhone.
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That's my only gripe. The Note 8 will most likely have a dual camera system.

Thanks guys. Back in xda forum after a long time. I upgraded from S7edge to S8+. I am very happy with change. Thanks all
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Congratz! And enjoy this badboy.

If i had S7 edge, i wouldn't switch because you already got the edge design.
I had a S7 and when S8 came out i was like ... WTF !! I wanted that sexy infinity display.
But to me, this is the only reason to buy this beast. The s7 work well, same camera (Only software change), no bixby button ****.
If your S7 edge is not looking new (i mean you scratch it, ...) , close your eyes and buy one. If your s7 edge is very well looking, just keep it and wait for the s9

From my S8+ to my OP6, thoughts so far..

I have the OP6 since 2 days, and I also still have my S8+ here which I'm about to sell.
In terms of speed this is hands down the fastest smartphone I have ever used. I was always happy about my S8+ but after using it again after being 2 days on the OP6 the S8+ literally feels slow and laggy. OxygenOS combined with the SD845 and 8GB of ram is really pushing the speed of android to the moon, it's simply amazing. Multitasking, heavy apps like games etc, you can't drain the power and speed of this phone, it stays so snappy, wow.
Build quality ? First impression in my early days of ownership is very good. Slick and solid design, I don't mind the notch personally, this is going to be the trend of smartphones in 2018 and maybe onwards I guess, until they find a solution for the FF camera. I'm also not too bothered with the back camera's bulging out as I'm using the nylon bumpercase. Let's see how it holds up after a few months of using.
The screen is good for a 1080p Amoled, although I do think the S8/S9 (even on 1080p mode) still are looking sharper. But you need to put them next to each other and really look close for that. It's not a dealbreaker but not gonna lie, I guess those 150'ish higher ppi density on the Samsung displays are noticeable, even on 1080p. Then again Samsung has the best screens in the smartphone game right now.
Wireless charging ? Never used it on my S8+, so I personally don't care, especially with the dash charging on the OP6 being this fast.
The camera is good, not S9+/Google Pixel 2 XL good, but good. I would say similar quality to the S8+ pictures (although the colours are a bit different and this will be subjective whichever you prefer. I personally do like the software of the picture processing of the S8) but the FF camera on the OP6 is better. More detail and better in low light. The cons on the camera right now are mainly software things which I hope they will fix in the next OxygenOS software update. Taking a snap goes slower than on my S8+ for example, and the autofocus problem is present most of the times especially if you try to take a picture up close of something.
The speaker is actually alright I think in terms of volume. However the placement is kind of bad as you can accidentally cover it up with your hand.
Vibrations could have been a bit better too, but it's not as bad as I thought having gone off from the first few reviews.
IP67/68 rating would actually have been nice if they finally added this too, but for me not a reason to not buy this phone. It will handle a casual splash of water or accidental drop in the bath tub if you get it out right after. And even with my S8+ when I was on vacation with my girlfriend last time I still used one of those pockets you can put your phone in to film while being in the pool. Better safe than sorry and works perfectly fine.
For this money, this is indeed the best package you could possibly get if you're looking for something which is 90% a flagship phone for 70% of the price of one.

I sold my 7 months old Galaxy s8 plus for Oneplus 6 and no regrets

Ordered my 8/128 and looking to sell my S8+. Samsung phones are nice, but too locked down for me and too much crap on them. I love the speed and simplicity of the OP6. It's funny cus I'm usually the "bells & whistels" kinda guy. Give me everything...which is why i've had Samsung phones for quite some time. Always good "features" thrown in. But after a while they just become "gimmicky" and not that practical.
I really wanted a simple "minimalistic" phone experience as close to Stock Android as possible (without the hefty price tag of the Pixel 2XL). This is a perfect phone for me. A few gripes here and there, but nothing that can't be addressed in software updates in the future.

Same here, sold my S8+ still under warranty for op6. No regrets. Just to be fair, I would say though S8+ does have better finish and sharper screen. But no match for OP6 when it comes down to the speed and no bloatware. I am satisfied with OP6 purchase

I switched from the S8+ to the OP6 as well and I actually feel the screen on my OP6 looks sharper than the one on my S8+. The white is also more white instead of that greenish hue on the S8+ and it's also a tad brighter. The OP6 is definitely faster and the build quality is just as good. I don't have any issues with the vibration motor as it's kind of low but not annoyingly low just like the speaker. I'll be selling the S8+ soon as well as I'm glad I'm able to unlock the bootloader and root once again. The only thing I hate is they could have found a way to get rid of the bottom chin and maybe put in a larger battery.

I sold my 11 month old S8 to get the OP6. The only thing I miss from the S8 is Samsung Pay and the sharper QHD display.

I sold my 7 month old s8+ for a one plus 6. Much happier!

I sold my S8+ too for the OP6. Software for the camera is my biggest gripe!
Anyone notice the Bluetooth's 100% louder on the OP6?

on 5t strong vibration was unable to understand..if i sit and keep the phone besides i sometimes missed many calls...but Samsung's vibration motor is very good...i thought they would improve in 6 ,did they?

Not really. Vibrations on my S8+ still better than on my OP6.

I have actually been thinking about replacing the S8+ with the OP6, what is the battery life in comparison? is the OP6 any better?

Switched from my Note 8 (Exynos) to the OnePlus 6 256GB variant. I really love my Note 8, but it never felt like it was really built for me. The camera is excellent, the pen was barely used but useful sometimes. The screen is perfect, the speaker normal and overall it should have been a perfect phone... for another person. You know... you hold your phone and know: This feels right? Never thought, it could be the OP6, because I simply was bored and ordered it.
I missed flashing. I missed some flaws to fix by myself. I miss LineageOS so much, I can't even tell. Never had a phone, that lasted on stock as long as my Note 8. Simply, because Samsung locks down everything and annoys every AOSP-dev that much, so development is rather stuck than alive. I also miss kernels and playing around to tweak the phone to my needs.
The OP6 is far from perfect, but will give some peace to my addiction. Also, it really feels good in my hands. Fingerprint is usable again (bad placement on the Note 8), unlocking via my face is blazing fast, the camera isn't that far away from the Note 8 (I know, it sounds crazy, but I don't see that much differences anymore), OxygenOS is blazing fast, vibration is decent and don't feel rugged. Overall I can say, that I never should have bought a Note 8. For me and even if I tried to hate OnePlus for several things in the past... The package I got is more than alright.
@MajorCombover: Don't have my device that long to do a perfect comparison, but compared to my Note 8: Yes, it's like day and night. OP6 wins without any doubts.

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I have actually been thinking about replacing the S8+ with the OP6, what is the battery life in comparison? is the OP6 any better?
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For me battery life is pretty comparable (that is: comparing S8+ with Renovate Ice ROM and TGP Kernel, so an optimized setup) with stock OOS (only Magisk added) on the OP6. It seems that the S8+ has slightly better standby drain (~1.2%/h vs ~1.9%/h on the OP6) whereas the OP6 has slightly better (lower) drain during usage of the phone.
I put high hopes in this fine community to come up with great custom kernels, at least those helped a lot on my previous OP devices.

I sold my s8 after using whole 1 year n 12 days.. n yeah i got this beast so happy with op6...

MajorCombover said:
I have actually been thinking about replacing the S8+ with the OP6, what is the battery life in comparison? is the OP6 any better?
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My OP6 has better battery life than my S8+ Exynos (stock samsung Oreo firmware).
With the same usage pattern, same apps etc.
S8+ SOT: 4 to 5h
OP6 SOT: 6 to 7h

wtr_dhd said:
Not really. Vibrations on my S8+ still better than on my OP6.
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I would say the opposite for me

wtr_dhd said:
My OP6 has better battery life than my S8+ Exynos (stock samsung Oreo firmware).
With the same usage pattern, same apps etc.
S8+ SOT: 4 to 5h
OP6 SOT: 6 to 7h
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and total overnight drain?

Muntasir Mahmud Saif said:
and total overnight drain?
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Can't tell so far. I've the habit to leave my phone in the charger overnight.

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Can't tell so far. I've the habit to leave my phone in the charger overnight.
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but when u keep the phone untouched how much it drains? can u tell me please?

Muntasir Mahmud Saif said:
but when u keep the phone untouched how much it drains? can u tell me please?
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Standby drain is good on the OP6. Better than my S8+, but that might be because I used AOD.
Battery life overall is just amazing on the OP6 considering it's "only" 3300mah.

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
https://flic.kr/p/JLomF2
https://flic.kr/p/JLokBP
https://flic.kr/p/JLokyn
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

b.huss2 said:
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.

leondestiny said:
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.

leondestiny said:
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.

nabbed said:
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.

S8 to S10e

Hi, I'm currently using a S8 plus. I'm thinking off upgrading to the S10e. Has anyone who currently owns this device confirm if the S10e is a good upgrade from the S8 plus? Is battery much better? Is camera significantly better etc etc?
Any help and feedback is appreciated.
Thanks

smuzza said:
Hi, I'm currently using a S8 plus. I'm thinking off upgrading to the S10e. Has anyone who currently owns this device confirm if the S10e is a good upgrade from the S8 plus? Is battery much better? Is camera significantly better etc etc?
Any help and feedback is appreciated.
Thanks
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Did exactly that while also having the S9 for a week. S8->S9 is a slight upgrade. Camera is a bit better, speakers and stereo-sound is a nice upgrade and it is slightly snappier. The One UI 2 Upgrade also brings much better RAM Management and Apps in the background close less often and the new Fingerprint location is easier to reach. Battery seemed slightly better but the S8 was also older and so might not have had its full capacity in comparison.
S8/S9->S10e is a much bigger upgrade. Camera is leagues ahead and the extra wide angle gives you so much more room to play with. Snappiness again increased and you absolutely feel the 2GB more RAM throughout the day (No closed Apps in the background). Battery seems the same in my use case to the S9. The speakers feels to be a downgrade from the S9 tho as they start crackling when on (near) full volume while the S9 speaker seemed better tuned. The new fingerprint sensor in the power button is also nice to have as i often want to take a glance while the phone is lying on the table. Missed the function to unlock without having to pick the phone up since i left my S7 behind.
All in all the S10e is a distinct upgrade over the S8. If anyone reading this got an S9, then its mostly the camera and maybe the extra RAM depending on your use case. It won't feel as a big upgrade if your already running One UI 2 and don't have Apps closing on you or want the latest camera tech.
With GCAM (look for Zexynos) the S8 and S9 look the same btw and easily crush the S10(e) in many cases.
All the above is for the Exynos variants. With Snapdragon speed increases could be bigger but battery differences could be lower.

Sorry but my opinion after upgrading from an S8 to S10 is don't do it.
I have found the camera on the 10e to be worse in every way from the S8.
My wife usually takes my old phone each time i upgrade but she has already told me she does not want this one when i change and i may decide to get rid of it early even though i only got it in September 19.
In daylight, the camera is fine but as soon as you move in doors to artificial or low light, it is woeful.
If you zoom in the pictures are full of noise and they look fake, i have pictures where skin has large chunks looking waxy or plastic, way too over processed.
If you look at Samsungs own forum for S10/S10E you will find loads of posts all around the same issues.
What makes it more annoying is the adverts and initial reviews stated the camera was professional quality yet a recent write up i seen about the soon to be released S11 was that it aimed to improve on the S10 camera which was inferior to the Pixel 3.
Other features of phone are decent but the S8 is also a very capable phone.
My own intention for the future is to move away from Samsung despite being with them since the S2 as it is the first time i have felt the new phone is inferior to the previous one.
Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.

Thanks for the replies. In all honesty I'd prefer to get the S10+ but it seems to be quite expensive still. I was thinking towards the S10e instead since it's cheaper but might hold out for something else.