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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.

Unfairand said:
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.

Android Pie Just released in Italy... it's time to rollout!

Rollout: just a few minutes ago.
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Does it feel smooth? I'm currently deciding if I should buy this phone or the Mate 20 lite (I'm buying with Tre at the same price), I really like the screen and the camera but the SoC is slower on the A7. As long as it is a smooth UI I'll buy this one, since I'm not that interested in graphics demanding games and CPU intensive apps, I just need it to be usable without lags and random freezes.

ecavicc said:
Does it feel smooth? I'm currently deciding if I should buy this phone or the Mate 20 lite (I'm buying with Tre at the same price), I really like the screen and the camera but the SOC is slower on the A7. As long as it is a smooth UI I'll buy this one, since I'm not that interested in graphics demanding games and CPU intensive apps, I just need it to be usable without lags and random freezes.
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Don't buy the Mate 20, i bought one before getting the A7, the screen in the Mate 20 is really bad, has one of the grey "ish" blacks I've seen on any recent phones, my unit also had a problem with hot pixels that were only noticeable on black colors in very dark environments

Daniel00tm said:
Don't buy the Mate 20, i bought one before getting the A7, the screen in the Mate 20 is really bad, has one of the grey "ish" blacks I've seen on any recent phones, my unit also had a problem with hot pixels that were only noticeable on black colors in very dark environments
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Is it really that bad? I mean, it's an LCD, obviously OLED screens are better, but I was told and I found online that it's a fairly good LCD for a mid-range phone. Also, I don't really mind the screen, I just need a smooth system, and from experience I know Samsung ones can be quite heavy. On the other hand, after two years and a half of EMUI I'd like something that looks newer, and Huawei has recently stopped providing bootloader codes for free. That said, I'll still keep EMUI if it means that it's smoother.

ecavicc said:
Is it really that bad? I mean, it's an LCD, obviously OLED screens are better, but I was told and I found online that it's a fairly good LCD for a mid-range phone. Also, I don't really mind the screen, I just need a smooth system, and from experience I know Samsung ones can be quite heavy. On the other hand, after two years and a half of EMUI I'd like something that looks newer, and Huawei has recently stopped providing bootloader codes for free. That said, I'll still keep EMUI if it means that it's smoother.
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The Mate 20 has a faster chipset, if your priority is power then i guess that's your best option, having said that, the A7 is a very smooth device, i have not found any stutter or any apps that struggles to handle, i think the experience is very good
i primarily use my phone for media consumption and was very disappointed with the screen and audio quality of the Mate 20, the volume with headphones is below average in volume
this is the way i see it:
Mate 20
pros
faster chipset
feels very premium in hand
cons
screen not as good as the A7
sound volume and quality are below average
has a notch
A7
pros
fantastic screen without a notch
very good audio quality (has dolby atmos)
better camera than the mate 20
is widevine L3 certified so you can watch netflix at full hd
you get always on display
cons
the device is very light in a cheap kind of way,
front camera doesn't have autofocus
the side bezels are a bit bigger than we are used to in 2019, i'll take that over a notch
doesn't have usb type-c
i hope that helps with your decision

Daniel00tm said:
The Mate 20 has a faster chipset, if your priority is power then i guess that's your best option, having said that, the A7 is a very smooth device, i have not found any stutter or any apps that struggles to handle, i think the experience is very good
i primarily use my phone for media consumption and was very disappointed with the screen and audio quality of the Mate 20, the volume with headphones is below average in volume
this is the way i see it:
Mate 20
pros
faster chipset
feels very premium in hand
cons
screen not as good as the A7
sound volume and quality are below average
has a notch
A7
pros
fantastic screen without a notch
very good audio quality (has dolby atmos)
better camera than the mate 20
is widevine L3 certified so you can watch netflix at full hd
you get always on display
cons
the device is very light in a cheap kind of way,
front camera doesn't have autofocus
the side bezels are a bit bigger than we are used to in 2019, i'll take that over a notch
doesn't have usb type-c
i hope that helps with your decision
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Well, thank you very much, I was lucky to find someone who has used both phones.
Also, sorry for the OT!

Daniel00tm said:
Don't buy the Mate 20, i bought one before getting the A7, the screen in the Mate 20 is really bad, has one of the grey "ish" blacks I've seen on any recent phones, my unit also had a problem with hot pixels that were only noticeable on black colors in very dark environments
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Should i buy the Xiaomi mi A2 over A7 2018? Can i have your opinion as well?

Gent' said:
Should i buy the Xiaomi mi A2 over A7 2018? Can i have your opinion as well?
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well, the xiaomi mi A2 is almost half the price of the A7, only $ 180, i don't think is a fair comparison, the A7 is better in every single way but that's to be expected from a device twice the price
if money is not a problem i would go for the A7, if you are on a budget and want to save some money then i guess the xiaomi is a good option, i've never had a xiaomi device so i can't really tell you what to expect

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Rollout: just a few minutes ago.
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Thanks a lot, a check with Smart Switch revealed that there is an update for the Netherlands as well. I guess for a lot of other European countries tool. Rooted phones will not receive the update OTA, you must manually download it. For that you can use Sammobile.com which is excruciatingly slow however. If it works, use SmartSwitch instead. It is ree, quicker, less of a hassle and you can be sure you get the right version for your phone.

Gent' said:
Should i buy the Xiaomi mi A2 over A7 2018? Can i have your opinion as well?
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Youre getting a way better camera,super amoled, one ui with a7. One ui is the best skin right now.
Mi a2 has sd660 which is slightly better in gaming and youre getting android one. Better updates.
For me, id go with a7 because of one ui and the camera. Go with mi a2 if you feel like gaming but battery is terrible

Is it worth to switch from Oneplus 6t to Oneplus 7 pro?

I know the major difference is triple rear camera, and the display has been rated as A+ and the processor. Is there any other features in Oneplus 7 pro that's not there in 6T. Let me know in the comments below.

7 Pro will also include usb type c 3.1 VS 2.0 OP6T
Also will have ufs nand storage 3.0 VS 2.0 OP6T
Rumors also said 7 Pro will have stereo speakers but while 2 above upgrade features it's 100% sure for the stereo speakers it's something will have to wait the official announcement 14th of May.
I'm not so confident but we have to wait.
It would be pleasent surprised if indeed have stereo speakers even it's not criteria to me for choosing a smartphone.
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paatha13 said:
7 Pro will also include usb type c 3.1 VS 2.0 OP6T
Also will have ufs nand storage 3.0 VS 2.0 OP6T
Rumors also said 7 Pro will have stereo speakers but while 2 above upgrade features it's 100% sure for the stereo speakers it's something will have to wait the official announcement 14th of May.
I'm not so confident but we have to wait.
It would be pleasent surprised if indeed have stereo speakers even it's not criteria to me for choosing a smartphone.
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I read about these stereo speakers rumors before the launch of Oneplus 6, Is there any assurance that an oneplus 7 pro will have stereo speakers?

AdhityaDhruv said:
I read about these stereo speakers rumors before the launch of Oneplus 6, Is there any assurance that an oneplus 7 pro will have stereo speakers?
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Nothing sure 100% until official release and announcement.
Only rumors so far,but high hopes that indeed may have stereo speakers according to reliable source with very good track record.
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Stereo speakers would be a huge plus for many...

What about camera sensors? anything leaked ?

Ba7rani said:
What about camera sensors? anything leaked ?
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Don't quote me on this, but I thought I heard the sensor will be Sony.
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I'd just like to know if it will have AOD or at least a notification light.

Stereo speakers been confirm by latest leaks reliable source
And the exact specs
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I'm upgrading from my 6T to the 7 Pro.. I'm a flashaholic and just hope some of the goodies that's available for 6T will continue with the 7.. custom ROMs, root etc..
if not, I'm not that unhappy with Oxygen OS either!
So for me.. Win win

Stereo speakers been confirmed for both version.
OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will have stereo speakers
https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/05/06/oneplus-7-and-oneplus-duo-will-have-stereo-speakers/
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Is there any chance that Oneplus will use Piezo Electric transducers instead of speakers?

My biggest question in deciding to switch does not have to do with how well the phone will be cause I know I will like it and I can just sell my 6T to help pay for the 7 pro.....
My main concern is getting to one is how much it has changed in design and price... I'm not sure about that pop up camera but I don't think I would use it much anyways so that shouldn't be a big deal
But with the large increase in price.... I feel like maybe it won't be as widely accepted as previous op phones have been..... And my main reason for getting op phones is for all the custom development that happens so hopefully the new prices won't drive devs away from this device and it gets done good development.... Maybe OnePlus will be nice enough to seed some op7 pro's to a few good devs like they usually do

I think switch from Oneplus 6t to 7 pro will be better.
se7ensde said:
My biggest question in deciding to switch does not have to do with how well the phone will be cause I know I will like it and I can just sell my 6T to help pay for the 7 pro.....
My main concern is getting to one is how much it has changed in design and price... I'm not sure about that pop up camera but I don't think I would use it much anyways so that shouldn't be a big deal
But with the large increase in price.... I feel like maybe it won't be as widely accepted as previous op phones have been..... And my main reason for getting op phones is for all the custom development that happens so hopefully the new prices won't drive devs away from this device and it gets done good development.... Maybe OnePlus will be nice enough to seed some op7 pro's to a few good devs like they usually do
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Definitely the price will be higher than the Oneplus 6t. Before a week Oneplus officially announced that Oneplus 7 pro display has rated as A+ by Display Mate, And as per the design it has curved screen and Quad HD display instead of 1080p panel in oneplus 6t. And has warp charge instead of Dash charge then supports USB 3.0.

paatha13 said:
Stereo speakers been confirmed for both version.
OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will have stereo speakers
https://www.gizmochina.com/2019/05/06/oneplus-7-and-oneplus-duo-will-have-stereo-speakers/
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So, this could be the major upgrade from 6T.

Any word about AOD?

room511 said:
Any word about AOD?
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There are no leaks about AOD, I think Oneplus 7 pro will have Ambient display like what we have seen before.

Already a few reviewers said no AOD
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I think AOD is DOA!

galaxys said:
I think AOD is DOA!
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LOL, you'll have once it's rooted and ROM starts coming for it.

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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