Is it worth upgrading from the OnePlus 5 to the OnePlus 6 on the basis of a speed test, here’s my thought. Hope it helps a few people in deciding if they should buy the OnePlus 6:
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I've been planning to upgrade from my Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus to a OnePlus phone for a few months because of OnePlus's wide development support. My first option was 6T because of my budget (~300 for pre-owned). But after these months now I can afford a 7 series. But the confusion is which one to choose.
The Z2 had and has a strong custom ROM support for past years so I can't go for any device without it. That's why I'm going for OP device and it's my wish to own one since it's first launch in 2014.
So far after reading the threads of all 7 series phones including the 7T series, I think 7 Pro is the device with wide range of development support with most custom ROMs. But for my budget I could afford a 7 or 7T maximum or a 7 Pro with 6GB 128. If I pick 7 Pro with 6GB RAM will it perform worse than 8GB one? I'm a casual user but play with rooting, modding and so on. I stopped playing games completely a few years ago so it doesn't matter.
Since the upcoming OP 8 series will most likely with punch hole display which I never like. So if I buy a 7 Pro with 6GB it should last at least the next two years without any issue.
Please help me if I can go with 7 Pro 6GB 128GB, or should pick any bigger spec, or any other series.
I complied the list of OnePlus 7 series ROMs. At present 7 Pro beats the rest in number of ROMs.
OnePlus 7 - Unofficial Lineage OS, Potato OS(Alpha), Kali NetHunter (overlay)
OnePlus 7 Pro - PE, xXX no limits, Evolution X, Havoc OS, BlissRoms, Paranoid Android Quartz (Beta), Unofficial Lineage OS, MIUI 11, crDroid, OmniRom, Elemental X, CarbonROM, Resurrection Remix, Kali NetHunter (overlay), AOSiP 9, and much more OOS based, Pixel based ROMs and many Pie ROMs
OnePlus 7T - OmniRom, AOSiP (Alpha)
OnePlus 7T Pro - OmniRom
niyonsv said:
I've been planning to upgrade from my Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus to a OnePlus phone for a few months because of OnePlus's wide development support. My first option was 6T because of my budget (~300 for pre-owned). But after these months now I can afford a 7 series. But the confusion is which one to choose.
The Z2 had and has a strong custom ROM support for past years so I can't go for any device without it. That's why I'm going for OP device and it's my wish to own one since it's first launch in 2014.
So far after reading the threads of all 7 series phones including the 7T series, I think 7 Pro is the device with wide range of development support with most custom ROMs. But for my budget I could afford a 7 or 7T maximum or a 7 Pro with 6GB 128. If I pick 7 Pro with 6GB RAM will it perform worse than 8GB one? I'm a casual user but play with rooting, modding and so on. I stopped playing games completely a few years ago so it doesn't matter.
Since the upcoming OP 8 series will most likely with punch hole display which I never like. So if I buy a 7 Pro with 6GB it should last at least the next two years without any issue.
Please help me if I can go with 7 Pro 6GB 128GB, or should pick any bigger spec, or any other series.
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I doubt you'll lose a significant amount of performance going with the cheaper model. If it's any consolation, my OnePlus 3T has the same RAM configuration, and while yes it's slower due to the snapdragon 821, it is still a very solid performer. I believe the Pixel 4 does as well, and OOS is not super bloated or anything like that. If you can swing it, I'd go for one of the 8 GB or 12 GB models, but those seem to be a bit difficult to come across new at this point. It seems like OnePlus may be clearing out their inventory as they had a sale on all of the 7 pro models, and the only one that's left in stock was the 6 GB/128 GB model, but that's pure speculation on my part lol
TL;DR If you can, get the higher RAM model of the 7 Pro, if not, then the 6 GB model should be okay, but that's entirely up to you. You pretty much only lose some multitasking capacity
I just tried my friend's OP 7 Pro for the first time, but unfortunately it's too uncomfortable for my (small) hands. I tried with and without the back cover I found too much difficult to perform daily using apps. The curved screen is very great to look but it isn't user friendly (in my case). My friend has bigger hands he can use the phone very easily.
Everything is great, the 90Hz display, camera, and of course the speakers. It's just a few mm longer in all sides and about some grams heavier than 6T (which too he has) but I found it very difficult to use. I'm very sad that I didn't expect this kinda thing. Don't know what to do ?
mituzora said:
I doubt you'll lose a significant amount of performance going with the cheaper model. If it's any consolation, my OnePlus 3T has the same RAM configuration, and while yes it's slower due to the snapdragon 821, it is still a very solid performer. I believe the Pixel 4 does as well, and OOS is not super bloated or anything like that. If you can swing it, I'd go for one of the 8 GB or 12 GB models, but those seem to be a bit difficult to come across new at this point. It seems like OnePlus may be clearing out their inventory as they had a sale on all of the 7 pro models, and the only one that's left in stock was the 6 GB/128 GB model, but that's pure speculation on my part lol
TL;DR If you can, get the higher RAM model of the 7 Pro, if not, then the 6 GB model should be okay, but that's entirely up to you. You pretty much only lose some multitasking capacity
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Thank you so much for the detailed response but I can't decide if I should buy it or not because I think it won't be comfortable for my usage.
I think I better go for Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro). I can get the highest end version 8GB 256GB for $340 with 1 year protection plan. For OnePlus 7 Pro with that spec it costs $600 without any protection plan. Redmi K20 Pro also has a wide range of development support, that's why I chose that. Please let me know your comments.
I am planning to buy a phone but on a tight budget. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro seems to be a good choice, but its almost a year old. So is this phone still a good choice, or has it become obsolete by some other device? Another choice would be Realme 3 Pro, which is slightly newer, but I'm not sure its on par with Redmi Note 7 Pro.
P.S. Can I play PUBG with HDR setting on this device? What's the highest PUBG graphics setting you have been able to play comfortably on this device?
P.P.S. Is there a fully functional Google Cam mod availble for Redmi Note 7 Pro?
The thing with Xiaomi is that they release a new phone every month (35 total phones in 2019) and their phones get cheaper every time a new one is released. For example i bought the 7 Pro for 275$, a month later after it was 250$, and now its 180$.
The phone was overhyped and overpriced because the main selling point of the phone was the camera which is just fine, as 80% of other phones.
What I'm trying to say is that the Note 7 Pro was "OK" for like 1 month, then a new device came out with better specs and the same price. Its still a nice phone but then again even cheaper phones are good nowadays.
If you have the money go for a Note 8 Pro, or K30...or hell even a Poccophone is way better and cheaper
I owned note 7 pro and my wife realms 3 pro. I like realms 3 pro than 7 as photos are better in it.
Wanted the Pixel 5, but saw that the OnePlus 8T will come out around the same time, with similar specs and prices...
Wondering if anyone had any thoughts....
Saw this forum: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-8t-vs-google-pixel-5-1162760/
kreizyidiot said:
Wanted the Pixel 5, but saw that the OnePlus 8T will come out around the same time, with similar specs and prices...
Wondering if anyone had any thoughts....
Saw this forum: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-8t-vs-google-pixel-5-1162760/
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I have the OnePlus 6T and just pre-ordered the Pixel 5. Moving to Pixel for software support. Software updates for OnePlus phones; the first 6 months are great, the next 12 just Ok, and rare for the remainder of the device. Flashy specs aren't everything when your software is outdated.
With the recent introduction of new devices to the OnePlus portfolio it's likely their software support will worsen. Samsung has superior device software support to OnePlus.
yaddam205 said:
I have the OnePlus 6T and just pre-ordered the Pixel 5. Moving to Pixel for software support. Software updates for OnePlus phones; the first 6 months are great, the next 12 just Ok, and rare for the remainder of the device. Flashy specs aren't everything when your software is outdated.
With the recent introduction of new devices to the OnePlus portfolio it's likely their software support will worsen. Samsung has superior device software support to OnePlus.
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Can't agree more about 1+. I've had many of their phones, currently on the 7pro. Once a new model comes out it becomes the focus of their software department and all other models wait. I have plenty of bugs that are just getting old having to deal with. Looking forward to the Vanillaness of P5
I also have a oneplus 6 atm and there have been several bugs in their updates. Not to mention how buggy their android 10 update was where they eventually halted the upgrade for a few months!
Also their cameras are pretty bad (only the current 8 Pro has a decent enough camera).
Being on ATT in the states, the 8T has no support for 5g. If i'm going to be on this phone for another 2ish years, 5g support is something i definitely want in a device I upgrade to. For whatever damn reason, ATT won't certify oneplus devices to their 5g network
Also on a OP 6T and agree with everything said above.
The sentiments above are the exact reason why I've moved from OnePlus 7Pro to the Pixel 5.
For the non-T variant:
For 6 months after launch your phone is the top dog in terms of software support
After 6 months for another 6 months the T variant launches and whilst support for the non-T variant is still great, you might see a updates for the T variant a week or two ahead of your phone
After a year the next non-T phone comes out and development for your phone slows down to mostly security updates about a month behind when they are launched to the Pixel. New Android update is about 3 to 4 months after the latest OnePlus
After two years you're still getting some updates but barely
Compare that to Pixel and you have every monthly security update, beta of new Android release and new Android at the time they are launched for a good 2-3 years.
The OnePlus 8T absolutely demolishes the Pixel 5 in raw hardware specs but software isn't anywhere near as good in that regard. You can go custom rom but then you're hoping on the good work of volunteers which isn't guarenteed or quality tested at anywhere near the same level as what an OEM can do.
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The sentiments above are the exact reason why I've moved from OnePlus 7Pro to the Pixel 5.
For the non-T variant:
For 6 months after launch your phone is the top dog in terms of software support
After 6 months for another 6 months the T variant launches and whilst support for the non-T variant is still great, you might see a updates for the T variant a week or two ahead of your phone
After a year the next non-T phone comes out and development for your phone slows down to mostly security updates about a month behind when they are launched to the Pixel. New Android update is about 3 to 4 months after the latest OnePlus
After two years you're still getting some updates but barely
Compare that to Pixel and you have every monthly security update, beta of new Android release and new Android at the time they are launched for a good 2-3 years.
The OnePlus 8T absolutely demolishes the Pixel 5 in raw hardware specs but software isn't anywhere near as good in that regard. You can go custom rom but then you're hoping on the good work of volunteers which isn't guarenteed or quality tested at anywhere near the same level as what an OEM can do.
I came to the Pixel 5 from a 1+ 7t and i can only echo what others are saying really. My experience of a year with Oneplus was Never Fix Anything rather than Never Settle.
MrBelter said:
I came to the Pixel 5 from a 1+ 7t and i can only echo what others are saying really. My experience of a year with Oneplus was Never Fix Anything rather than Never Settle.
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How's the switch from the 7t screen to the pixel's ?
Hi,
I'm currently looking for upgrade from OnePlus 6 to OnePlus 10 Pro.
The specs looks good enough for me but still in a dilemma on the roadmap of Oxygen OS in future.
I'm a hardcore fan of OOS up until the color OS from OPPO merger. Little confused now and planning to lean towards Pixel 6 Pro as well but that doesn't have charging speed and doesn't come with charging brink on the box etc. Only upside of Pixel 6 Pro would be stock Android.
What you think about the upgrade? Or do you have some other phone on mind which might fill up the void of OOS?