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Honor 8 owners; what will your next phone be, and why?
Or if you already have bought a new one, which one was it, and why that phone?
My next one won't be a Huawei one, that's for sure. I'm fed up with their bull****. I'll go OnePlus, Pixel or even Xiaomi depending on my budget.
I appreciated in the end the Oreo update they gave us, but i needed it just to intall RR beta 2 from openkirin and get rid of EMUI. Couldn't be happier about the rom. However, if i'll buy another phone the choice will dipend of the budget i will be able to afford. I'm interested in Xiaomi or Oneplus, as i'm done with Samsung and Honor for now...but maybe i could open again to Honor if they REALLY impresse me with an AMAZING quality/price phone. Unless that day bye bye Honor and Sammy
Poco F1 as of now... im really looking for compact phone like Honor 8 but no one manufactures it or even cares about it.. all they care about is ****ing notch and copying iphone..
I'm really happy with the build quality and aesthetics of the honor 8, but their software support is terrible. Now I am almost certain that the Oreo update is a one-off thing. I think I'll consider switching to one plus seeing their software support and pretty interested in the leaks of 6T. If a company launches lots of phones per year, their software support becomes more limited than the companies launching limited phone models per year, it's just my opinion though.
Gonna try out the iPhone. This was my first and will be my last phone from Huawei.
My next phone won't be Honor/Huawei. After Oreo official update my phone is hanging and randomly restarting. Probably Xiaomi/OnePlus/Asus ..
Honor 8 is my first Honor device, I had a Sony before that, and Samsung before that. I will NEVER go back to Samsung, Sony was good but lagging behind these days. And Honor 8 is impressive I have to say, apart from the chaotic updating protocol that Huawei seems to follow
I tried Xiaomi Mi A2 for a week and I didn’t like it. MIUI was a bit ‘rude’, couldn’t get rid of Google search bar, couldn’t see network speed on my notification bar, couldn’t even change ringtone (UK market, themes and ringtones are not supported due to privacy regulations!). Also LED notification light, it’s there, but only in white! Whether it’s an application notification or charging light! It’s just constantly white! I had to return the device
I like Honor I have to say, excellent build quality, multicolour notification light, network speed on notification bar, clearing memory from the bottom of the screen rather than having to scroll through all apps on top! And when I do clear the memory it tells me how much I’ve been using and how much left! It’s small things like this on daily use that I do appreciate
I will never buy an iPhone or Pixel just because it's against my principals! I also don’t want a ‘flagship’ device that will cost too much money because I know what I’m like, doesn’t matter how good or expensive the phone is, in a year or two I will want to buy another one! So no point paying too much just to let it sit in a drawer in a couple years time!
I did look at OnePlus 6, too expensive for my liking, also lack of MicroSD card could be an issue, I didn’t think it would be till I tried Xiaomi Mi A2 last week.
I used to like Nokia (I’m talking about original Nokia, 5110, 3310, 8250 and 6630!) Looked at 7 Plus but saw too many reviews mentioning charger socket problems and update lag issues, if they manage to rectify that, I might give Nokia a go :good:
Also very tempted to get the Honor Play now, wouldn’t pay launch price for it though as I know it will drop a bit soon/ish! I wouldn’t mind the notch if it’s properly integrated into the operating system, but then again, would I have same problems updating it in a couple months' time?
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Honor 8 owners; what will your next phone be, and why?
Or if you already have bought a new one, which one was it, and why that phone?
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S... It's a nobrainer for me. I was also thinking about OnePlus 6T and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, but they are really expensive and the Sony one doesn't have custom ROMs for it. Xiaomi is the perfect golden middle route: It only costs 410 bucks, but it's a flagship designed for my intensive gaming and programming needs and the XDA community for it is pretty active: there are so much custom ROMs for it that I can't choose from lots of MIUI replacements and Xiaomi supports making custom ROMs unlike Huawei.
Thanks to everyone for input and sharing experiences...
After thinking about it for quite a while I might go for OnePlus 6 128 gb
I think i'll try Xiaomi for the first time in my life, Mi 8 SE.
Xiaomi A2, Pixel 3, or Oneplus 6t, depending on availability and pricing. One thing is sure though, heavily modified Android or Huawei, never again.
Its gonna be the LG G7 for me
Probably the OnePlus 6T or Huawei P20/Mate 20
Im currently thinking of Nokia 7 plus... stock android, android one updates, working G-cam, big battery etc...
It kind of bothers me that some apps don't work correctly on huawei phones (i often see the warning "this app might not work correctly on your phone" and i had to try several apps to get the job done)...
No other cam app working on the 8, EMUI not so fresh oh and i need a new battery after one and a half year of not so heavy use...
Phone was good and good price when i bought it, made some good pics, its fast, but when you dig deeper there are flaws now and then....
not to mention the "when is the update coming? " thriller, specially with oreo....
My next phone will most likely either be a Pixel or OnePlus. But if some manufacturer like Huawei makes a phone with the best camera in a phone and it wouldn't cost that much, then I'd consider getting that.
Mate 10 pro should be on sale soon considering the mate 20/pro is coming out. It's around $500 to $550 now depending on the color. Hope to get it for around $400 in a few months.
Xiaomi mi8 explorer
Samsung S9 for me.. i really dont like big phones but the s9 feels just like my honor 8
i need something with SD card support and really hate cloud storage
Its may be the Honor 10 for me...
So, I managed that rarest of all things, I got a good deal out of my mobile provider - unlimited everything including data, tethering, roaming and a new handset for £25 upfront and £30 a month for 2 years. The handset is a P20 Pro, black, unlocked and dual SIM. Not too a shabby deal I think.
However, now I'm left with a bit of a First World issue. Should I keep the P20 Pro or sell it on Fleabay and wait for the new Mate 20 Pro, or even the Pixel 3 XL?
I should say that right now I have a Mate 10 Pro for work and a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S for private. I could combine obviously and get my It guys to enable the P20 on the work network and have one phone with 2 SIMs. BUT, the new Mate 20 Pro is coming, I don't mind MIUI (I especially like the desktop mode, most underrated and best feature by far!). The phone is lovely in hand and the camera is fantastic ( I imagine, I haven't switched it on).
but I do like Google "au naturel", ie Pixel phones. On the other hand I really. really don't like notches.... The Pixel 3 XL has got the mother of all notches (unless the rumours are true) and the P20 Pro has one too. The Mi Mix 2S doesn't have a notch and is bezel-free. I am not a narcissist, I know what I look like, I don't feel the need to validate myself to others by constantly taking and sharing selfies, so the location of the front camera is not an issue in the slightest (not that it makes much difference in use any ways). Also the screen gesture navigation system on Xiaomi is excellent. Cons, it is heavy, the camera is not on a par apparently.
So, the P20 Pro, keep or swap?
I'm in the same boat as you to be honest. I love my P20 Pro don't get me wrong and I was one of the lucky ones that got a bootloader unlock code in time.
However the Mate 20 Pro and the Kirin 980 are very appealing, just the thought of no bootloader unlock is my concern.
I think I'll wait to see what the Pixel 3 offers then make my decision then as it might be the likely contender for me. Just hoping the P20 Pro holds a good value is all.
I had the same fortune as OP, my P20 Pro has been literally given by my network provider... 7€, that's it no payment hidden in a new type of subscription, just plain offered, just for being in tacitly reconducted deal on a special offer from theirs (130go per month data plan, unlimited calls to aunty destination mobile or landline in the world and of course no roaming in the EU, and some other goodies) so I jumped on their offer, as I am not tied to them, I can jump ship to any other provider at any time no cost. But I also had this really first world problem, I already had the OnePlus 5t and the Pixel 2XL...
And I feel common sense, no need for more than one, or ok, two for a backup or travel device, but three devices, mhm, really odd.
But the phone itself is really reliable, and battery wise is a beast by itself, and I have looked at the Pie beta for it, and seeing first hand what it brought to my Google pixel unit, in terms of freshness and optimizations, I am sure it will improve the experience.
The only thing that I don't like about the P20 Pro is that the settings are really not coherent, like something's there, but not in the place where you would like to find them. For everything else it is a serviceable device. And in the Pie update settings are found to be streamlined a bit better. So, I hope to see it in action.
If only the os were a little less hungry and aggressive sometimes, power wise, and stick more to Google's or OnePlus presentation, it would be perfect.
I don't know what to expect from the 3XL, but it will be another good phone. So if you are happy toying with the camera, the P20 Pro, now, or later on Pie, will be excellent to keep. Bi monthly updates and security patches, that's at least how it worked out for me and it's fine.
Putting the Pro up for sale un-opened. Very difficult, but I think it's worth having the money in the bank for the new phone coming.
If I had the choice of of get rid, I like flashing ROMs and this has very few. Treble are ok but lots broken.
Shame as it's a great device
I would definitely wait. My P20 Pro isn't as fast or smooth as my cheaper Mix 2S. The next generation Kirin chip will be in the Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro that are coming out and it's supposed to be about 20% faster than the CPU in this phone.
Going to buy one of the above phones very shortly.
1. Which one would you buy and why?
2. Which one offers best support /updates?
3. Which one would offer best second hand resale value in 12 to 18 months time? Thanks in advance!
RNP8 is 6/64gb while Realme is 8/128gb. I'm in Ireland but will probably buy from amazon Spain or Germany as its cheaper.
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Going to buy one of the above phones very shortly.
1. Which one would you buy and why?
2. Which one offers best support /updates?
3. Which one would offer best second hand resale value in 12 to 18 months time? Thanks in advance!
RNP8 is 6/64gb while Realme is 8/128gb. I'm in Ireland but will probably buy from amazon Spain or Germany as its cheaper.
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1. I have a Realme 5 Pro (as well as a Redmi Note 7 Pro and a Pocophone). I'd get the 5 Pro. I would always choose a Snapdragon over a MediaTek chip. The SD712 is an excellent mid-range chip. If you game, the MediaTek chip in the 8 Pro will be a LOT faster.
The camera in the 5 Pro is excellent. The Sony IMX586 sensor is far superior to the Samsung sensor in the 8 Pro.
I imagine the build quality would be similar.
2. Realme provides monthly patches for six months and then alternate months for another 18 months. Xiaomi has become tardy with updates. It's not unusual for an unmodded global phone to go three months between updates. My Pocophone went three months without updates, and my Redmi Note 7 Pro, which runs xiaomi.eu weeklies, hasn't received an update since 12th December. So much for weeklies; it's been nearly three months.
3. Xiaomi phones seem to hold their value better due to popularity, but it might depend on the region you're in.
Thanks for that. You've the note 7 but note 8 is supposed to be a step up again. Still undecided.
But resale is a big thing, I just sold my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on a site here in Ireland. Plenty of xiaomi phones on it but not one single Realme. So it's kinda swaying me towards xiaomi. Though I do like the more compact size of Realme.... Its a tough call either way.
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Thanks for that. You've the note 7 but note 8 is supposed to be a step up again. Still undecided.
But resale is a big thing, I just sold my Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on a site here in Ireland. Plenty of xiaomi phones on it but not one single Realme. So it's kinda swaying me towards xiaomi. Though I do like the more compact size of Realme.... Its a tough call either way.
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I've got the RN7P, not the RN7. The RN7P has been the only Redmi to include an excellent Sony sensor and front and back Gorilla Glass 5 build quality. Yes, the RN8P should've been an improvement, but in my opinion, it's not.
With the disappointing Redmi Note 8 series, the silly K30 and the X2, I'm losing confidence in Xiaomi, which is why I'd go with Realme.
From looking online, the RN8P doesn't seem to disappoint, gets mostly positive reviews. As does the Realme. The big factor for me is resale though. Currently, there's no demand for second hand Realme phones here in Ireland but there is for xiaomi.
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From looking online, the RN8P doesn't seem to disappoint, gets mostly positive reviews. As does the Realme. The big factor for me is resale though. Currently, there's no demand for second hand Realme phones here in Ireland but there is for xiaomi.
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Yeah, resale demand is the same in Australia. If that's your main concern, get the RN8P.
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Yeah, resale demand is the same in Australia. If that's your main concern, get the RN8P.
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Thanks for your advice. I've just been reading online that there's problems with android auto and the RN8P which is worrying as I use it all the time in my car.
I might go for the Mi 9 Lite, would it be better than the RN8P? You seem very knowledgeable on these things!!
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I might go for the Mi 9 Lite, would it be better than the RN8P? You seem very knowledgeable on these things!!
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I buy and sell a lot of phones cause I like to try them. It's an addiction. It's fun though.
I owned the 9 Lite for a while too. It's a beautiful phone. A gorgeous display, superb build quality and a great camera. The reason I had to sell it was that I can't stand under-display fingerprint sensors. I find them slower and inaccurate, and I prefer a tactile sensor. That said, the 9 Lite is about the fastest under-display sensor I've used. I tried face-unlock but wasn't a fan.
Another thing to consider is that notification LED is on the rear, which is kind of silly, as it means you need to put it face down if you want to see it. However, it's a beautiful multicoloured affair where the Xiaomi logo lights up. The 5 Pro doesn't have a notification LED anyway.
Yes, the 9 Lite is miles ahead of the RN8P and Realme 5 Pro. It's a very classy phone, and is cheap too. If it had a rear fingerprint sensor, it would've been one of my all-time favourites.
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I buy and sell a lot of phones cause I like to try them. It's an addiction. It's fun though.
I owned the 9 Lite for a while too. It's a beautiful phone. A gorgeous display, superb build quality and a great camera. The reason I had to sell it was that I can't stand under-display fingerprint sensors. I find them slower and inaccurate, and I prefer a tactile sensor. That said, the 9 Lite is about the fastest under-display sensor I've used. I tried face-unlock but wasn't a fan.
Another thing to consider is that notification LED is on the rear, which is kind of silly, as it means you need to put it face down if you want to see it. However, it's a beautiful multicoloured affair where the Xiaomi logo lights up. The 5 Pro doesn't have a notification LED anyway.
Yes, the 9 Lite is miles ahead of the RN8P and Realme 5 Pro. It's a very classy phone, and is cheap too. If it had a rear fingerprint sensor, it would've been one of my all-time favourites.
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Great, thanks for all your help. You've just mafr my mind up! Now I've to get screen protector, case and fast charger. I'm ordering from amazon Spain as its cheaper but I've a £50 gift card from Amazon.co.uk so I can buy accessories for it! Any suggestions on accessories for mi 9 lite?
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Great, thanks for all your help. You've just mafr my mind up! Now I've to get screen protector, case and fast charger. I'm ordering from amazon Spain as its cheaper but I've a £50 gift card from Amazon.co.uk so I can buy accessories for it! Any suggestions on accessories for mi 9 lite?
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I think you'll be happy with it.
No, I don't use accessories. I always just use the included case and no screen protector.
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I think you'll be happy with it.
No, I don't use accessories. I always just use the included case and no screen protector.
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I always use a case cos I'm clumsy. But I've been reading that the notification Led is actually on the back of the mi 9 lite, is that true? If so, a case would only cover this up... Or else I get a clear case? What type case comes with it? Thanks
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I always use a case cos I'm clumsy. But I've been reading that the notification Led is actually on the back of the mi 9 lite, is that true? If so, a case would only cover this up... Or else I get a clear case? What type case comes with it? Thanks
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You need to re-read my post. I said the notification LED was on the back.
From memory, it comes with a clear silicone case. Perhaps search on YouTube for an unboxing clip.
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You need to re-read my post. I said the notification LED was on the back.
From memory, it comes with a clear silicone case. Perhaps search on YouTube for an unboxing clip.
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Sorry, forgot you said that! They're selling black cases on amazon but surely they would just cover up the led light?
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Sorry, forgot you said that! They're selling black cases on amazon but surely they would just cover up the led light?
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Yes, they would unless they're slightly transparent.
Rn8p off course
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Rn8p off course
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Sorry.Going for the Mi 9 Lite,better phone for me.
Or wait...
Realme 6 pro will release in march
https://m.gsmarena.com/realme_6_6_pro_fitness_band_launch_date-amp-41707.php
Hello everyone,
After i send my Oneplus5T to repair, they offered me to repair it for almost 400€... since i do reject paying that much I'm apparently looking for a new phone.
Before One Plus I used HTC but they apparently are no nexistant on the market.
I really liked my One Plus 5t but after receiving this bad service from one plus I really tend to look for something new.
I really loved my 5t and still have two dash chargers - but with Huawei, Xiaomi and so on on the market now im totally lost.
Some things that are important to me are: big display, aluminium case, good camera, fast response time/speed but also at a decent price level including good service.
But as I said im entirely lost and hesitant to go back to One Plus.
The only "best phone for money" post i found here dates back to the release of the One Plus 5t.
Any suggestions/reviews would be appreciated.
Regards!
LG V20 sounds like an ideal replacement. I think HTC 10 may have a fast charge.
Reakd said:
Hello everyone,
After i send my Oneplus5T to repair, they offered me to repair it for almost 400€... since i do reject paying that
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The only "best phone for money" post i found here dates back to the release of the One Plus 5t.
Any suggestions/reviews would be appreciated.
Regards!
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Hi,
You may have already heard that, but the best phone for money would be the Google Pixel 3a XL (because you like large screen lol).
And there's the Pixel 4a that'll be out in few weeks as leaks says. You should really check it out.
Selling point: flagship cam, stock Pixel experience, updates for 3 years.
Things you may not like: Plastic body
If you have any other questions, there are people in this thread ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277 ) that are used to answer that kind of questions.
Have a good day
You might want to take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.
It's got a 6.39 inches screen, aluminium case, decent camera and is supposed to be good value for money.
I don't know about Xiaomi's customer service record though.
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You might want to take a look at the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro.
It's got a 6.39 inches screen, aluminium case, decent camera and is supposed to be good value for money.
I don't know about Xiaomi's customer service record though.
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Specs aren't everything, nothing made with Chinese hardware/software is worth getting. Chinese crap is just that......crap. it doesn't matter how high the specs are or what the end users experience is, they are still junk.
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What do you guys think of the new Pixel 6 that was (sort of) announced? Anyone planning to switch over when it gets released this fall?
Personally, I've constantly being going back and forth between Pixel and OnePlus devices.
I was thinking of sticking with OnePlus this time around but I've been dealing with poor RAM management on this device as well as feeling like the camera partnership with Hasselblad didn't live up to its hype. Tweaking just the colour science isn't enough for me, and it's unfortunate there's no OIS on the standard OnePlus 9 either.
The enhancements to the camera, particularly video recording on the Pixel 6 seems promising, so I'm pretty excited and I'm most likely going to switch!
I mean, even if the base model has OIS it'll be a vast improvement over the OP9. Hell, even EIS will destroy the OP9.
and it's unfortunate there's no OIS on the standard OnePlus 9 either.
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im still so amazed how my OP6 has OIS and my "hasslebrand" advert focused 9 does not. it baffles me that call was made.
Ive tried every ROM and many camera apps on each of them, all of them have such terrible camera issues with auto-focus times and whitebalance bleeding. Its hardly noticeable in videos and pictures but try to scan QR codes with it off another screen, if that QR code is a succession of them (say, for secure crypto wallet confirmations on a hardware wallet) it makes it IMPOSSIBLE to do without optimal lighting and YOU moving the phone around until its focus/lighting can play along. its so bad, Ive kept my OP6 instead of selling it.
I have other issues but Id like to end on a positive for OP. My 9 has had 2 issues and both were caused by me flashing ROMs. both times left the phone unable to use MSMToolkit and both times ive sent my phone in, free of charge, and got it back in complete working condition, free of charge. One was even a complete phone replacement. Not the easiest support system to utilize but as a non-warranty user, the 2nd time really shocked me i didnt have to pay a dime. I flashed the phone with MSM right when i got to to assure it worked and sure enough, it does. (and i didnt learn a damn thing because im running crDroid and loving it.) I'm almost certain both times were caused by the unofficial TWRP port for 9/9Pro, so I would avoid that at all costs.
Simply put, I will be making the switch.
Switching. Definitely switching.
I don't really care about phone cameras that much, so for me I'd rather keep the OP9 than go to a phone with a brand new SoC from a company known for very crappy first iterations, bad documentation, and bad support of their own products. These phones are going to be way too expensive for what they are (ugly as hell), when you can get a OP9 for probably half the price of the new Pixel phones.
I'd rather have an iPhone or overspend on a Samsung with a snapdragon than buy the pixel 6
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I don't really care about phone cameras that much, so for me I'd rather keep the OP9 than go to a phone with a brand new SoC from a company known for very crappy first iterations, bad documentation, and bad support of their own products. These phones are going to be way too expensive for what they are (ugly as hell), when you can get a OP9 for probably half the price of the new Pixel phones.
I'd rather have an iPhone or overspend on a Samsung with a snapdragon than buy the pixel 6
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I can understand that but personally I tried iphone recently for about 2 months and I had to switch back to android. The 12 pro max was just too heavy and had too many things that annoyed me because android did it better lol. I haven't owned Samsung since the note 5 and I'll probably never own another Samsung phone. Their skin and their bloat apps are just not for me. Been with OnePlus a while but the OnePlus 9 really disappointed me. My phone overheats just browsing the internet or using WhatsApp. It's annoying and the battery life is crap especially compared to the 12 pro max I had.
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I can understand that but personally I tried iphone recently for about 2 months and I had to switch back to android. The 12 pro max was just too heavy and had too many things that annoyed me because android did it better lol. I haven't owned Samsung since the note 5 and I'll probably never own another Samsung phone. Their skin and their bloat apps are just not for me. Been with OnePlus a while but the OnePlus 9 really disappointed me. My phone overheats just browsing the internet or using WhatsApp. It's annoying and the battery life is crap especially compared to the 12 pro max I had.
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ya my iPhone/Samsung comment was really more joking. My point is that if your OP9 overheats then that's a specific unit problem, like I would just get a different one, or a Oneplus 8 Pro, or even a xiaomi 11 Ultra. I feel like the new Google device is going to have major issues like new google stuff always does. If you think your phone has issues now wait until you play wiht a brand new SoC from the one company notorious for putting out half baked, half finished products that usually get canned.
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I don't really care about phone cameras that much, so for me I'd rather keep the OP9 than go to a phone with a brand new SoC from a company known for very crappy first iterations, bad documentation, and bad support of their own products. These phones are going to be way too expensive for what they are (ugly as hell), when you can get a OP9 for probably half the price of the new Pixel phones.
I'd rather have an iPhone or overspend on a Samsung with a snapdragon than buy the pixel 6
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The s21 overheats to bad I sold mind and got OnePlus 9 I don't think I will be going back to Samsung anytime soon I ain't sure if it's just the chip or just the phone but I did notice that OnePlus phone don't get hot like Samsung does
I'm keeping a watch on the Pixel 6 Pro as a possible next device....
Google Pixel 6 Pro
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is a 6.71" phone with a 1440x3120 120Hz display. The Google Tensor chipset is paired with 12GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB of storage. The main camera is 50+48+12MP and the selfie camera is 11.1MP. The battery has a 5003mAh capacity.
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P6 100% The ride has been good but will be coming to an end.
I love my Oneplus 9 honestly. No bugs or issues, no overheating. Battery life is good. no curved screen (I cannot STAND curved screens). I mean for me it just works. That 120hz screen is awesome. there's not too much bloat and it's easily rooted.
Plus you can get it for a really good price right now. The warp charge it comes with is cool basically a full charge from nothing in 25 minutes or so. And wireless charging. No other frills needed, camera is good enough for me.
I will see what hte Pixel 6 has in store for me, but honestly I think it's going to be overpriced and not much or any better than the current snapdragon 888 offerings. I like competition, and I hope the new tensor SoC will make Qualcomm worry and start pushing their chip designs (like what AMD is doing to Intel).
But for me, I really feel like I am going to ride or die with the OP9 until OP11 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 5/6 or something that is actually really cool. Samsung has a horrible UI, is overpriced, and is a bit boring for me. Pixel phones have been outdated when they are released with older chip hardware and small screens while having a high price tag.
Let's keep a close eye on the Pixel 6, I could always jump ship too if I it blows me away..
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I love my Oneplus 9 honestly. No bugs or issues, no overheating. Battery life is good. no curved screen (I cannot STAND curved screens). I mean for me it just works. That 120hz screen is awesome. there's not too much bloat and it's easily rooted.
Plus you can get it for a really good price right now. The warp charge it comes with is cool basically a full charge from nothing in 25 minutes or so. And wireless charging. No other frills needed, camera is good enough for me.
I will see what hte Pixel 6 has in store for me, but honestly I think it's going to be overpriced and not much or any better than the current snapdragon 888 offerings. I like competition, and I hope the new tensor SoC will make Qualcomm worry and start pushing their chip designs (like what AMD is doing to Intel).
But for me, I really feel like I am going to ride or die with the OP9 until OP11 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 5/6 or something that is actually really cool. Samsung has a horrible UI, is overpriced, and is a bit boring for me. Pixel phones have been outdated when they are released with older chip hardware and small screens while having a high price tag.
Let's keep a close eye on the Pixel 6, I could always jump ship too if I it blows me away..
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I'm skeptical yet excited at the same time. Really hoping Google blows us all away with a beast of a device!
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I'm skeptical yet excited at the same time. Really hoping Google blows us all away with a beast of a device!
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Well I loved the Nexus One, which might still be my favorite new phone release to this day, so I guess it's not impossible.
still on cdDroid. love the built in buds control. other roms are reporting bluetooth playback issues, mine isnt.
My pixel dialer features broke for a day but the latest module fixed it https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/GoogleDialerFramework (just know, i run beta releases of messages, phone and carrier services alone with having the originals disabled.
if you want pixel 6 AI voicscreening, install the modual then clear cache of google play, google services and reboot!
we do not deserve the generosity of /u/audalics
Well Google proved once again they think it's OK to provide old hardware with flagship pricing again, because camera gimmicks.
The Pixel fanboys are hard at work forgiving Google for providing inferior CPU, modem, display, battery charging, fingerprint, aesthetic design, and more for the privilege of being Google's buggy software beta testers.
Android in weird place with OnePlus now settling on everything they once bragged or made fun of others for doing.
I don't think there will be much improvement I switching from OP9 to Pixel, just going from one set of annoyances to another. All I can say for certain is the display modem and CPU are superior on OP9. Will see if A12 improves OP9 experience.
zymphad said:
Well Google proved once again they think it's OK to provide old hardware with flagship pricing again, because camera gimmicks.
The Pixel fanboys are hard at work forgiving Google for providing inferior CPU, modem, display, battery charging, fingerprint, aesthetic design, and more for the privilege of being Google's buggy software beta testers.
Android in weird place with OnePlus now settling on everything they once bragged or made fun of others for doing.
I don't think there will be much improvement I switching from OP9 to Pixel, just going from one set of annoyances to another. All I can say for certain is the display modem and CPU are superior on OP9. Will see if A12 improves OP9 experience.
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Pixel 6 screen is a blotchy OLED mess, sent my first one back and ordered a second. If the second one is terrible I'm rooting the op9 and getting Google dialer features. The screen is the single most important part of a smartphone.
redeyss said:
Pixel 6 screen is a blotchy OLED mess, sent my first one back and ordered a second. If the second one is terrible I'm rooting the op9 and getting Google dialer features. The screen is the single most important part of a smartphone.
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Man that is crazy.
Waiting to see how your second ones comes in because I was eyeing this phone and ya can't handle a bogus screen.
orangekid said:
Man that is crazy.
Waiting to see how your second ones comes in because I was eyeing this phone and ya can't handle a bogus screen.
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I'm a pixel fanboy for sure but after returning the pixel 6 I tried two pixel 5a phones and both had horrible OLED displays, both returned. I bought a pre owned OnePlus 9 from Amazon and this screen is freaking amazing, uniform and even lighting and smooth as butter. If the second p6 screen isn't great I'll keep the op9 or go back to my pixel 4xl.
My big gripe on the 9 is the reception is terrible and I have BT issues all the time in my Hondas. Works ok with wireless Buds Z.
I was hoping the Pixel 6 would be better. I guess I can always go back to my 7 Pro.