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Vernee Mix 2

Hi all, I am sure some of you have read some news/article about Vernee Mix 2. Currently offered at $169 at Gearbest is really an attractive offering: https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_906061.html?wid=11&eo=oW2S2pV9VFvgw47f
However, other than Xiaomi I am really concerned about software updates that Chinese mobile phone manufacturer will provide. I have been a Xiaomi user for few users (since MIUI 5) and is very happy with the way their support their ROM.
On paper Vernee Mix 2 looks really good .. and is a lot of phone for that price. I am sure that the hardware wouldn't bad ... but I am really not sure about the software.
Those who have experience in using other Vernee products, please share your experiences. Thanks.

I've already ordered, it will take from now up to 3 weeks till it arrives, a better and more expensive phone ist the doogee mix 2 . I'll see first what vernee can do.

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I bought one as It is a beautiful looking phone !
It should arrive any day as it was posted 4 days ago.

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k500zm said:
I bought one as It is a beautiful looking phone !
It should arrive any day as it was posted 4 days ago.
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i did order it to and i hope there will come support on xda for this phone like root and twrp and some custom roms

Yes I hope so too - check this out - First Proper Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MAbTYNZNHE

Also ordered, mostly because of camera.
It has f2. 0 and stabilization, it must be at least OK.
And it is beautiful.
Hope that someone will port twrp soon.

Ordered it also, i hope XDA will help us with some good roms and TWRP for it

Finally arrived after a month of waiting. It's absolutely beautiful. Look much better than my Oneplus 3T. Ok camera, not that bad. No issue so far after a few days. Almost pure google experience. Buttery life is pretty good too(Outstanding standby time, 0.6%/Hr.). Should get about 6 Hrs of screen time at least. Very happy so far.

Hi all!
I'm thinking of buying this phone or Xiaomi Mi A1, advantages of Vernee Mix 2 are bigger baze-less display (almost same dimensions of body), better CPU, more RAM (I'll grab 6GB version), battery, but on the other hand Xiaomi A1 will definitely have better support of developers here on XDA and Xiaomi (Android Oreo update, TWRP, ROOT, custom ROMs, etc.).
I'll see in next few days which one to grab (around 200$ on 11/11 promotion), but would like to hear you thoughts

ThaiDude said:
Finally arrived after a month of waiting. It's absolutely beautiful. Look much better than my Oneplus 3T. Ok camera, not that bad. No issue so far after a few days. Almost pure google experience. Buttery life is pretty good too(Outstanding standby time, 0.6%/Hr.). Should get about 6 Hrs of screen time at least. Very happy so far.
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5 Hr. screen time with 19% Battery left.

ThaiDude said:
Finally arrived after a month of waiting. It's absolutely beautiful. Look much better than my Oneplus 3T. Ok camera, not that bad. No issue so far after a few days. Almost pure google experience. Buttery life is pretty good too(Outstanding standby time, 0.6%/Hr.). Should get about 6 Hrs of screen time at least. Very happy so far.
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Can you try does pixel camera works:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579484969
This version is kind of universal.

zogu said:
Can you try does pixel camera works:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579484969
This version is kind of universal.
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Nop. Won't install.

ThaiDude said:
Nop. Won't install.
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Probably os is not 64 bit.

ThaiDude said:
Nop. Won't install.
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Good Morning. Send us the prints and some photos, please.

What about ois? Is it real or just fake ad?

fake dual camera?
I have bought a Vernee mix 2.
It is realy beautifull phone. I like the screen, the battery life and android stock. There were not bad aps installated...
BUT :
. It is written in the specification that there is dual back camera 13mpx+5mpx but it seems that just the 13mpx exist :
I did 2 test :
First I tried the dual back camera in all mode and in each mode I hid the first camera with my finger and for all the mode I could see a picture on the screen and in each mode I saw exactly the same thing when I hid the first camera or when I hid nothing. The second camera has no effect.
When I hid the second camera, I couldn’t see anything on the screen and again it is the same in each modes. It is only the 13mpx camera that works in all mode!!! Never the 5mpx.
Second I installed some hardware information apps and none recognize the dual camera. Only the 13mp but not the 5mp!!!
Does the Vernee mix 2 has realy dual back camera?
Furthermore, the back camera has realy issue to capture the light. outdoor it is good but even in my home whith normal light it is realy not good. Probably the badder of all phone that I had those 5last years
I wrote to Vernee 5 days ago and they did not give me an answer about this.
sorry for my bad english. I hope that it is understandable enough.

Maybe you did recieve a defect phone??, i saw a revieuw of the Vernee mix 2 pro online and the bokeh effect was clearly demonstrated and did work,
If it is true that the vernee mix has not 2 working camera`s and one is fake i will simply send it back and will demand a full refund including postage and payed customfees,
If it has only one working camera and this is true the purchase will simply be a illegal transaction because i did not get what i payed for, the decision of buying a phone is based on the given specs,
If these specs are not true afther ordering the phone it will simply a scam and by that a illegal transaction
I read that a lot of dual camera phones are only using the second camera for depth information , so maybe it is working??
Try to use the bokeh effect on pictures made with one and 2 camera`s, if the bokeh effect is working with only the use of only the 13 mp camera the bokeh effect will be fake and only a software based manipulition of the taken picture.
Please let us know if the bokeh effect is working buy only taking a picute with only the 13 MP camera, if it does not work and is working when using both camera`s the second camera is only working to save depth information and is
working, this is the only way te be sure the second camera is working or fake and not working at all.
as the 5 mp camera is not listed in teh specs maybe the phone you did recieve has a defect.?? or a scam??
I will test my Vernee mix 2 phone as soon as i will receive it, if in the specs the 5 mp camera is not mentionned and listed and not working i will defenatly send it back
as i payed with paypal i have buyersprotection and i am sure paypal will assingn me a full refund because if the second camera is not working and fake and scammmed me with false specs , but i doubt the second camera will be fake
the risk is to high to do such things and will do huge damage to they`re brand name,and i think a lot of costumors will not accept this if this is the case.
Please could you do the bokeh test with one and 2 camera`s and let us know the outcome??

zogu said:
Can you try does pixel camera works:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579484969
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Why Pixel Camera? I use Snap Camera and works like a charm on 5 different phones allready.
And it's the best camera program i ever saw.

Klaus69 said:
Why Pixel Camera? I use Snap Camera and works like a charm on 5 different phones allready.
And it's the best camera program i ever saw.
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Pixel has best algorithm. No one is close to them. In phones everything is software, it is not to important do we have sony, omnivision or samsung module.
Currently i'm using pixel camera on my leeco and it is amazing, incomparable to any other.
Here is the marketing video from google, but still very honest:
About dual camera in Chinese phones, again problem is in software.
Simply they don't want to pay for software which fully support dual camera. Modules are cheap.
This is interesting text:
https://www.oyewiki.com/tech/are-dual-rear-cameras-on-chinese-phones-fake-6-10-2017
I don't need at all dual camera, i just want main camera to work best it can.

Honor 9 vs OnePlus 5

Honor 9 vs OnePlus 5​
The Honor 9 has been compared to the OnePlus 5 many times in reviews. Both phones have similar specs, same price range and are two of the fastest phones available. This chart compares design, features, performance and usability of the two phones to see which is the better choice. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Honor 9 due to its handy size for sure and the blue color. Wish to own one

I will get a honor when they match the developer friendliness of Oneplus/OPPO

Again and again the hard choice stock Android or customer skin ??

I bought the Honor 9 because the Op5 was $150 more. Would have opted for the Op5 but my budget just wouldn't allow me to.

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I just hope that someone from USA should file a legal suit on Honor brand because they promised the same 2 year software update policy and launched H8 there, that would teach a lesson to them. Brands like these won't sustain in the long run and they will quickly fall from the current rise once consumers lose their confidence.
Moto recently faced a back lash from social media and users alike for not including g4 plus in Oreo update, later they apologized and updated the list.
Consumers won't forget anything soon and these kind of things definitely hamper a brand's image and reputation.
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The quick update moto died when lenovo bought them. it was easy to maintain and update almost stock rom when you only have 2 model lineup. now that they have c, e, g, m, x and z plus god knows how many lenovo models, I don't think they could keep up with the update demand.

Do you have any idea when they will launch Honor 9 in India ? I am really tempted by stylish Honor or should I go for Moto X 4? I prefer 5 inch phones for one handed use.

luckyboyme said:
Do you have any idea when they will launch Honor 9 in India ? I am really tempted by stylish Honor or should I go for Moto X 4? I prefer 5 inch phones for one handed use.
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No idea on launch date. Hope they launch soon. May be December end or January start. Lets see

having owned a honor 9 for a few months, i have to say the oneplus 5 is the better device, less bloated, and a much more enjoyable experience, also it's not trying to copy iOS.

ashypanda said:
having owned a honor 9 for a few months, i have to say the oneplus 5 is the better device, less bloated, and a much more enjoyable experience, also it's not trying to copy iOS.
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replace the stock launcher with Nova or other, change the theme and you'll get better looking interface. Op5 surely didn't copy iOS but it surely looks exactly like the iPhone 7 plus

Definitely honor 9..its a beauty..

Really, the Honor wins the comparison due to the color of it's body? I would never ever buy a phone in that color. The black of the OnePlus 5 is so beautiful. Oh, and they say in the last sentence about the OP5, "The bezels are large.". Sorry? How are the bezels larger than on the Honor?
This infographic is BS.

XDA looses credibility when this kind of sponsored BS is indistinguishable from a real reviews. this graphic looks nice, but doesn't really compare anything.

Unfairand said:
Very true, don't know why XDA agreed to promote such an inconsistent and not so dev. friendly brand??, op5 is miles ahead of Honor 9, stop comparing apples to oranges.
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Butthurt much? Sound like idiots apple fans

Unfairand said:
Never support anyone to buy Honor devices, they abandon the capable hardware by saying OS updates not possible due to compatibility issues with SOC, they did it with Honor 7. Bought Honor 8 for 29k INR over OnePlus 3, it's not even been a year since launch, now h8 retailing at half of the original price, where as op3 still selling at 26K INR, I regret my decision of buying and supporting Honor 8 over OP3 ,OP3 already into Oreo beta , where as Honor is trying to abandon the H8 with out updates, never buy these brands like Honor and Xiaomi, they are good for low cost cheap vfm mobiles where consumers look for pricing than to premium features, Lost trust in Honor brand, no developer friendliness, poor update support, they promised 2 year software update policy on H8, it got launched in Nov 2016 in India , just one year old and they abandoned the device already , and I suggest XDA don't lose their reputation by promoting such a kind of brand.
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Thank you for advice, it is a good reason to buy OP5. I still couldn't decide what phone is better, but support is definitely an important thing.

autoalex said:
Thank you for advice, it is a good reason to buy OP5. I still couldn't decide what phone is better, but support is definitely an important thing.
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I would go with the Op5 if the price is the same

pijes said:
I would go with the Op5 if the price is the same
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I use Samsung now, and I doubting to buy China phone

After getting my redmi note 3 prime and a taste of a amazing developer community. I will never ever buy a phone without that. Even though the Honor looks cool.

luckyboyme said:
Do you have any idea when they will launch Honor 9 in India ? I am really tempted by stylish Honor or should I go for Moto X 4? I prefer 5 inch phones for one handed use.
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Highly unlikely , they will not launch Honor 9,we already got the Honor 8 Pro which is better than Honor 9,better screen and camera + many more ... lets wait and see what honor will launch on 5th December..

rindikafanai said:
Highly unlikely , they will not launch Honor 9,we already got the Honor 8 Pro which is better than Honor 9,better screen and camera + many more ... lets wait and see what honor will launch on 5th December..
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Probably they will launch something with dual front cam and Bezel less body |OO| phone. May launch H9 as successor to H8 due to size and improved camera.

[COLLECTION][HOW TO] Pocophone F1 Problems and How To Fix It

Pocophone F1​
as we all know this device has become a viral and hot topic in the smartphone industry, why? because it comes with a crazy specification at a very reasonable price, but most Pocophone users complain about the problem of this phone, so without wasting time, let's look at the list of problems often faced by Pocophone users and how to handle it.
NOTE : This is not 100% solution, maybe some tricks, suggestion, mods will solved your problem , Atleast we can solve the problems to improve user experience.
1) Screen Bleeding Issue.
This issue I think the most popular one , Screen bleeding issue , keep in mind in order to cut the cost, Poco F1 using IPS LCD Display, screen bleeding issue is present in almost LCD equipped phones , a very small has bleed which is apparent during regular use, So this problems is NORMAL for devices that use IPS LCD display type , But this happen just for some users, If you dont like it, try to use your warranty to change a new unit.
2) Touchscreen Lag
The big problems for gamers , touchscreen lag, many users say it was a software problems , in order to solve this, please make sure your software is up to date and recommended to use Stable version to avoid any much problem. For me I personally also play a games. I play Free Fire but the touch was working great and its running smoothly. I dont play PUBG so i dont know how unresponsive it is.
3) PUBG Notch
For now , PUBG team only fix the notch only for India, But soon they will fix it for all users, For now, in order to hide the notch , we can manually hide it from Settings / Full Screen Display / Hide Notch.
4) Ugly Big Notch
In order to solve this, u need to know why the notch is too big, this is because Poco developers put all the things inside the notch such as Infrared Lens, Infrared Lightning, Proximity Sensor, Earpiece, and 20MP front camera. So this is why its too big, but for me , Its not a big deal because i knew that notch was helped me out to unlock my face even in the dark and helps me a lot.
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5) Battery Percentage Issue
Pffftt.. Just use Miui 10 and it solved. Or use theme.
6) Notifications Icon just for a few seconds
Every users have their own way they like, some just like the clock , some just OK with 2 seconds notifications icons and some want BOTH at the same time. Okay so dont worry , Xioami is a developer friendly, Unlock bootloader and root your device doesnt void your warranty, so in this case we gonna do some modifications on system. If you want both (notifications icons & clock) at the same time, you can use the MOD below. Click the link and just follow the instruction.
http://en.miui.com/thread-4337763-1-1.html
7) Battery draining Issue
Try to turn off Wifi and Bluetooth scanning in settings. Just go to settings and search "scanning" or if you have twrp installed, try to use Sphinx Kernel.
8) Not really quickcharge.
I dont know why people saying this but for me its works fast enough ! If this is not fast enough for you, I recommended using Sphinx Custom Kernel. It can up your fast charge to 900mah ! Everything about Sphinx Kernel just click the link below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/development/kernel-sphinx-kernel-v1-7-t3861911
thanks for the developers .
9) Average Camera.
This is the hardware issue. From the poco slogan "Master Of Speed" and not "Master Of Photography" we can know that Pocophone is focusing on your perfomance not your camera. Want better camera ? "Pay more and get more"
10) Poor Build Quality
In order to cut the cost , Build quality in Poco is not at good enough, But hey , use the CASE. your problems solved !
Anything common problems found in Pocophone ? Reply here , instead of asking our developers how many days they need to fix, we try to fix that maybe for temporary used while waiting for updates from Poco Developers. Please state your problems in the comments section, maybe we can fix that together.

Lol, what did you achieve with this post? This is all common sense

akhileshr said:
Lol, what did you achieve with this post? This is all common sense
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yeah. i posted this because so many people like to ask common sense question, so i answered it in common sense answer .

"..Poco F1 using IPS LCD Display, screen bleeding issue is present in almost LCD equipped phones ...."
Hmmm... I disagree. I have a Honor 8 which has a perfect LCD screen. No bleeding at all. It cost even less and it even has an IR-blaster. So it IS possible to have a great screen at an affordable pricetag. Especially when everything else is cheaper. The Honor 8 has a camera with both laser-af and PDAF, it has a multi-color notification LED etc...
So using its price as a excuse to justify its flaws (or even broken parts) doesn't sit well.

Mohd Haikal said:
Okay so dont worry , Xioami is a developer friendly, Unlock bootloader and root your device doesnt void your warranty, so in this case we gonna do some modifications on system.
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Is it for all countries?
I did not find an official source...
And.... they never answered me on facebook, Twitter or email...

epdm2be said:
"..Poco F1 using IPS LCD Display, screen bleeding issue is present in almost LCD equipped phones ...."
Hmmm... I disagree. I have a Honor 8 which has a perfect LCD screen. No bleeding at all. It cost even less and it even has an IR-blaster. So it IS possible to have a great screen at an affordable pricetag. Especially when everything else is cheaper. The Honor 8 has a camera with both laser-af and PDAF, it has a multi-color notification LED etc...
So using its price as a excuse to justify its flaws (or even broken parts) doesn't sit well.
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can you use your warranty ? change for the new unit. Im lucky doesnt have that problem.

CageotRoger said:
Is it for all countries?
I did not find an official source...
And.... they never answered me on facebook, Twitter or email...
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this is official statement From xiaomi. For all countries.

epdm2be said:
"..Poco F1 using IPS LCD Display, screen bleeding issue is present in almost LCD equipped phones ...."
Hmmm... I disagree. I have a Honor 8 which has a perfect LCD screen. No bleeding at all. It cost even less and it even has an IR-blaster. So it IS possible to have a great screen at an affordable pricetag. Especially when everything else is cheaper. The Honor 8 has a camera with both laser-af and PDAF, it has a multi-color notification LED etc...
So using its price as a excuse to justify its flaws (or even broken parts) doesn't sit well.
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ermmm its already been discussed , its due to the placement of the backlight at the bottom of lcd , look at honor 8 the chin below is so big , ample space.

Vivo Nex S2 To Use a Detachable Camera Module

https://www.gizchina.com/2019/05/27/vivo-nex-2-to-use-a-detachable-camera-module/
Well seems we are just around the corner and truly successor of Nex S with a unique design approach by Vivo
Whata do you think guys how do you see than design ??
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No thanks. If you misplaced it that's the end. It also looks like it has curved glass. Another no thanks.
I'm beginning to really appreciate my Nex S more and more as new phones are being released. The OpO 7pro is admittedly an upgrade but nothing that tempts me to change. The Zenfone 6 is nice too but early battery numbers indicate the Nex matches the longevity despite that extra 1000mah and a 7nm soc. If this is the Nex S2 then I'm quite happy sticking with my old reliable one for now.

I agree. Curved glass should be against the law. It serves no purpose other than - what?

No reason to leave the Vivo Nex S until Android R is out (he will get Android Q), so we have 1 more year .
I would be maybe ready to upgrade only if i can get one with 5G, Wifi 6 (802.11.AX) and 5'000MAH battery but really no reason to change, the NEX is solid and still really fast.

I'm not leaving my NEX S until there's a device which blows this phone out of the water , specs wise I'm looking for 12gb ram, 6-7 inch super amoled or 4k screen, 90 herz refresh would be nice, under display or pop up camera, 4500 - 5000mah battery, latest prosseser stockish android, not bothered about a headphone Jack, I use Bluetooth, under display finger print reader optional, I was tempted too get the one plus 7 pro but I'm holding out for something that really floats my boat, I'm really happy with this phone at the moment so I'll hold on, Ive just got that itch too buy a new device, maybe the note 10 pro, but that camera hole in the screen is putting me off big-time :angel:

ruk21201 said:
I'm not leaving my NEX S until there's a device which blows this phone out of the water , specs wise I'm looking for 12gb ram, 6-7 inch super amoled or 4k screen, 90 herz refresh would be nice, under display or pop up camera, 4500 - 5000mah battery, latest prosseser stockish android, not bothered about a headphone Jack, I use Bluetooth, under display finger print reader optional, I was tempted too get the one plus 7 pro but I'm holding out for something that really floats my boat, I'm really happy with this phone at the moment so I'll hold on, Ive just got that itch too buy a new device, maybe the note 10 pro, but that camera hole in the screen is putting me off big-time :angel:
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With Vivo it's impossible getting stock or near stock Android experience.
Neither Note 10 offers near stock Android experience but agree that would be top of the line smartphone.
As with Vivo will shall see what going to release or not.
There's uncertainty if gone be successor of Nex S or not.
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paatha13 said:
With Vivo it's impossible getting stock or near stock Android experience.
Neither Note 10 offers near stock Android experience but agree that would be top of the line smartphone.
As with Vivo will shall see what going to release or not.
There's uncertainty if gone be successor of Nex S or not.
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Stock Android is barebones garbage.

Twotems said:
Stock Android is barebones garbage.
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I agree it was 2-3 year ego but not any more.
With Android Q Google has addressed many issues and missing features that some OEM offering.
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paatha13 said:
I agree it was 2-3 year ego but not any more.
With Android Q Google has addressed many issues and missing features that some OEM offering.
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OEM skins are still and will remain ahead of stock. There are plenty of useful features that stock still doesn't have. For example, I just started using Easy Touch on my NexS and set it to pull down the notification shade instead of reaching or using two hands. It's transformed the phone for me.

Twotems said:
OEM skins are still and will remain ahead of stock. There are plenty of useful features that stock still doesn't have. For example, I just started using Easy Touch on my NexS and set it to pull down the notification shade instead of reaching or using two hands. It's transformed the phone for me.
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Yes OEM still have the advantages over features and functionality but stock android has closed the gap.
Still prefer some OEM skin over stock but wouldn't consider any more deal breaker having device with stock or near stock android.
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paatha13 said:
Yes OEM still have the advantages over features and functionality but stock android has closed the gap.
Still prefer some OEM skin over stock but wouldn't consider any more deal breaker having device with stock or near stock android.
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Not necessarily a deal breaker but I'll take an OEM skin 9 times out of 10.

Twotems said:
Not necessarily a deal breaker but I'll take an OEM skin 9 times out of 10.
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To be honest I would consider Pixel device as my number one priority if had full screen experience without any stupid notch or punch holes and being 300-350 bucks cheaper that what costs. [emoji14]
Until then I'm dealing with Oneplus or Vivo as I'm aware of the software and how to manage it to meet my needs as better could be.
Sammy or Huawei as much as tried always something bothered me and couldn't deal with it as everyday long-term living with them.
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paatha13 said:
To be honest I would consider Pixel device as my number one priority if had full screen experience without any stupid notch or punch holes and being 300-350 bucks cheaper that what costs. [emoji14]
Until then I'm dealing with Oneplus or Vivo as I'm aware of the software and how to manage it to meet my needs as better could be.
Sammy or Huawei as much as tried always something bothered me and couldn't deal with it as everyday long-term living with them.
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I'm not a fan of Pixel devices. Ugly design, software bugs, average battery life and no dual-sim. Right now my sot is 4hrs 26mins with 63% remaining. This phone is amazing.

But has superior camera performance, ip68 water resistant, stereo speakers, instant updates.
Yes they're ugly as hell that's why I wouldn't consider yet as alternative +they're costs more than my budget.
So every users at the end choice whatever meets their needs.
Nobody perfect.
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Question Should I buy a Pixel 6 or 6a?

Hey guys, I hope you are having a good day!
So I'm planning to buy my first Pixel phone. Super excited. I'm a big sucker for Pixel phones' cameras and their Pixel-exclusive features. So far I've been using a low-tier Samsung phone so I want to take this big step with the correct phone.
I'm expecting and would be using the new phone to take a lot of photos, from close-ups of flowers and bugs to portraits to pictures of landscapes. AND I LOVE IT WHEN I CAN ZOOM AND SEE THE DETAILS. I don't game much, except for some casual CODM now and then. A faulty fingerprint reader won't really bother me. The lack of an audio jack isn't an issue. I'll be using only 4G. As for battery life, it's around 6 hours on average.
Something I'm really concerned about is the overheating issue. I live in a tropical country, where outside temps can easily get 30 Celsius, though I won't be using it in direct sunlight much. A big turnoff would be issues with the Silicon, where the bugs/problems would be uncorrectable since I wouldn't be able to easily RMA from where I live. I don't need the telephoto lens or the 120Hz screen. So I don't think the 6 pro is an option.
So, what do you think? Which one should I go for, and why?

I'm getting the 6a. I tried the the Pixel 6 but had to return it because the fingerprint sensor was horrible and other minor negatives with the Pixel 6.
It sounds like you don't really need a powerful phone, so I think the 6a would be perfect for you. I don't recall if the Pixel 6 heated up on me personally or not, but from reviews, people did say that Pixel 6 heated up and the 6a warmed up to a lesser degree. Like you, I also don't need telephoto lens or 120Hz.
I don't take much macro shots, but you can take a look at pictures that people have taken with the 6a and see if it's acceptable to you. Me personally... I just need good pictures from my phone. If I want better shots, I would bring my Sony RX100 or other cameras. From the reviews I watched of the 6a, the photos are great but they're not spectacular bc of the older sensors on the 6a. That doesn't bother me, but it might be a dealbreaker for you. That's because with a bit of photo editing, I can make the photos shine. The Pixel 6a also shoots in RAW format, so you could always edit your photos afterwards to compensate for any deficiencies.

neo_lithic3K said:
I'm getting the 6a. I tried the the Pixel 6 but had to return it because the fingerprint sensor was horrible and other minor negatives with the Pixel 6.
It sounds like you don't really need a powerful phone, so I think the 6a would be perfect for you. I don't recall if the Pixel 6 heated up on me personally or not, but from reviews, people did say that Pixel 6 heated up and the 6a warmed up to a lesser degree. Like you, I also don't need telephoto lens or 120Hz.
I don't take much macro shots, but you can take a look at pictures that people have taken with the 6a and see if it's acceptable to you. Me personally... I just need good pictures from my phone. If I want better shots, I would bring my Sony RX100 or other cameras. From the reviews I watched of the 6a, the photos are great but they're not spectacular bc of the older sensors on the 6a. That doesn't bother me, but it might be a dealbreaker for you. That's because with a bit of photo editing, I can make the photos shine. The Pixel 6a also shoots in RAW format, so you could always edit your photos afterwards to compensate for any deficiencies.
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you do know that the 6as fingerprint sensor is way worse and really unsecure?
also it has ui lag, but i think that will be fixed soon...

Clancee said:
you do know that the 6as fingerprint sensor is way worse and really unsecure?
also it has ui lag, but i think that will be fixed soon...
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I should receive my 6a within the next 2 days, so I'll have to test it out and see if there are any dealbreakers for me. Worse case, I can always return it.
Yeah, I saw reports of the fingerprint sensor issue that came out in the last 24 hours. Hopefully the fingerprint issue is not widespread. I watched another youtube reviewer where he couldn't replicate the fingerprint issue. He tried, I think, 6 unregistered fingers and also had his wife try a few fingers, but wasn't able to unlock the phone.
With the ui lag issue, I'll have to test it out and see. If it's due to the screen being 60Hz and not something else, then I'm ok with the 60Hz. I currently have the Pixel 4XL and I force it to 60Hz. Also, I always turn off most of the android animations anyway (from developer options), which I find makes the ui feel faster.

I own both (my wife just got the P6a). I would absolutely recommend the P6 over the P6a - even to the point of suggesting buying a used P6 over a new P6a if cost is a concern. Used P6 pricing is about the same as the full retail P6a price right now.
I got the P6a only because of the generous pre-order trade in values Google was giving, along with the free earbuds that brought the effective price of the P6a down to less than $100. If I had to pay full retail price for the P6a, I would absolutely have bought a used P6 instead.

Best battery life I've had on a phone. It has very good standby time like the Samsung A52s. The battery was already great from the first charge, which was unusual. I don't know how much worse it would be on 4G though. I assume 5G will eat the battery, so I disabled that already, like on all my phones. Pixel 6a really pits a smile on my face. The fingerprint works 98% of the time. I can almost say it works better than my Samsung S22. But it doesn't work when it is cold outside, at less than 7°C anyway.
Camera is great and screen is very nice and smooth. I think it is only in scrolling that 120Hz has advantage over it. However, I use 60Hz on my S22 anyway, so I don't care.
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