Why the V20 vs the pixel? - LG V20 Questions & Answers

Hi
Besides the price and the screen size, how is the V20 better?
Thank you for the help. I am trying to figure out what to replace my note 7 with.

borisb said:
Hi
Besides the price and the screen size, how is the V20 better?
Thank you for the help. I am trying to figure out what to replace my note 7 with.
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SD card and a removable battery. After the Note 7, I don't want a phone that I can't take the battery out.

borisb said:
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Besides the price and the screen size, how is the V20 better?
Thank you for the help. I am trying to figure out what to replace my note 7 with.
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For me is better in the following ways:
Second screen, removable battery, looks better, sdcard, the camera specs look better to me, better audio, full AT&T support (AT&T tends to not fully support features like VoLTE on non branded devices).
Downside: probably locked bootloader, potentially limited development support, and each version has a subset of all the possible LTE bands.

Almost 300 Dollars cheaper if you trade in your old 4G phone. Has some unique hardware features that the pixel doesn't have (2nd screen, dual camera, replaceable battery). Potential downside of V20: Slow with software updates and battery life. I decided today to cancel my Pixel XL order. To spent 1000 bucks for a phone that has no hardware wow factor didn't sit well with me. The Google software gimmicks on the pixel like assistant don't interest me and they are anyway 1st gen.Pixel owners are beta testers. Maybe next years Pixel 2nd gen will be nice.

The Silver phone is Silver on both sides, not Silver on the back and Girly White on the front.

I was debating between the two. My biggest gripe on the v20 is the screen. Not a bad screen, but LG calibration is usually bad and way too cold. Also no VR on the lg.
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DIXZ06 said:
The Silver phone is Silver on both sides, not Silver on the back and Girly White on the front.
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The worst is the blue pixel. Looks good from the back and then you turn it around and it is white. UGLY!

I hate the button placement on the Pixel. Similar to the one on the 6P. While holding the phone I constantly press the volume button. In a car holder the phone cannot be positioned in the middle because the holder presses than either the on/off button or the volume button down.

mgymnop said:
I hate the button placement on the Pixel. Similar to the one on the 6P. While holding the phone I constantly press the volume button. In a car holder the phone cannot be positioned in the middle because the holder presses than either the on/off button or the volume button down.
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Very true, I'm hitting my 6p a lot! But otherwise the Nexus6p is awesome!

borisb said:
Hi
Besides the price and the screen size, how is the V20 better?
Thank you for the help. I am trying to figure out what to replace my note 7 with.
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Removable battery, quad Dac, 64gb internal memory standard, expandable storage, and ir blaster
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For every cons you find on the LG V20, you get 2 or more pros. By the way. Someone already unlocked the bootloader for the Tmobile model! (I GOT TO LOVE TMOBILE LOL! IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO NICE). Smells like some rooting is about to be cooked up!... anyway, lets keep up with the listing, LG V20 is : Better looking, high quality built, shockproof, removable battery, Expandable SD CArd up to 2000TBS!, more megapixels in the rear camera, INFRAREEEED (an odd yet very effective feature to find in a phone nowadays), and the uniform color. and several other great features that you wouldnt find on google pixel /xl

^^what they said! and has wide angle camera feature! and already has a lot of activity on XDA! Cool

galaxys said:
^^what they said! and has wide angle camera feature! and already has a lot of activity on XDA! Cool
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YESSS you said it!

My main consideration in going with the v20 over the pixel was this is google's first phone. I think that alone increases the chances for problems. Plus, where I'm at, there's no actual physicall store selling the pixel. I'm more comfortable being able to go to a store and talk to someone if I have a problem and need replacement.
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My main consideration in going with the v20 over the pixel was this is google's first phone. I think that alone increases the chances for problems. Plus, where I'm at, there's no actual physicall store selling the pixel. I'm more comfortable being able to go to a store and talk to someone if I have a problem and need replacement.

Facts which can be chosen based upon preference.
I preordered the V20 based on these items below.
- Availability, the XL is out of stock for how long no one knows.
- MicroSD support
- Removable battery (Not a must for me)
- Audio experience.
- Camera has a lot of features, but quality could be a 50/50?
Thats basically it. Everything else would be preference honestly.
The PIXEL XL is just a bad ass phone.

joseguillen1994 said:
For every cons you find on the LG V20, you get 2 or more pros. By the way. Someone already unlocked the bootloader for the Tmobile model! (I GOT TO LOVE TMOBILE LOL! IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO NICE). Smells like some rooting is about to be cooked up!... anyway, lets keep up with the listing, LG V20 is : Better looking, high quality built, shockproof, removable battery, Expandable SD CArd up to 2000TBS!, more megapixels in the rear camera, INFRAREEEED (an odd yet very effective feature to find in a phone nowadays), and the uniform color. and several other great features that you wouldnt find on google pixel /xl
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What is current and previous phones?

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borisb said:
What is current and previous phones?
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What do you mean? do you mean which devices have i owned in the past and the one i own now?
if that is what you meant then... I have owned Galaxy S1/2/3/4/5/6; Samsung galaxy note 1/2/3 Samsung Galaxy Exhibit, LG Leon, Alcatel One touch fierce 1/2 LG G2/G3/G4/G5.
The red Ones are the ones i dont own anymore LOL. The V20 is on its way, supposedly arriving between 24th and 28th.

joseguillen1994 said:
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What do you mean? do you mean which devices have i owned in the past and the one i own now?
if that is what you meant then... I have owned Galaxy S1/2/3/4/5/6; Samsung galaxy note 1/2/3 Samsung Galaxy Exhibit, LG Leon, Alcatel One touch fierce 1/2 LG G2/G3/G4/G5.
The red Ones are the ones i dont own anymore LOL. The V20 is on its way, supposedly arriving between 24th and 28th.
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just wanted to know how you formed ideas.

borisb said:
just wanted to know how you formed ideas.
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wait. did i answered your question right?

i just don't the looks of the pixel. the design looks like every other generic phone that has come out over the last few years. i got the v20 for all the same reason others have already mentioned. i love the phone so far. even way better than my recalled note 7 which i hated so much. glad they got recalled.

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If not the Nexus S, what will it be?

I can hold it until Q1 of 2011. If Nexus S isn't worth replacing my Nexus One, what do you think will it be?
I won't be buying the S, even if I was up for an upgrade. No notification LEDs, no external SD card support, no significant hardware upgrades.
I'll wait and see what the dual core world has in store for us in the near future. I do like the LG Star a lot.
Also, for all those in the market, I'd at least wait until CES in January before making any decisions.
Unless you can't wait.
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I won't be buying the S, even if I was up for an upgrade. No notification LEDs, no external SD card support, no significant hardware upgrades.
I'll wait and see what the dual core world has in store for us in the near future. I do like the LG Star a lot.
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I never really paid much attention to the LG Star, but now since I keep hearing it being mentioned, I did a quick Google search.
It definitely destroys the NS it seems in terms of hardware..
boring device, I was expecting at least a keyboard, I might jump to sprint and get the EVO, this is my desired device so far:
-qwerty keyboard
-Call End hardware buttons, front hardware butons for home back and menu
-4" screen
I'm holding out for something made by HTC... Dual core with a decent gpu... Gingerbread or better.. no keyboard needed... a decent external speaker.. and 4"+ display with a better resolution than wvga.. hdmi out .. 4g etc..
i can wait... my N1 is more than adequate for the time being
Well, I plan to stay on Tmobile so I guess Im going to keep waiting as I agree with many others, The S is not a big enough improvement over the Original.
On Tmo as well with N1.
I'm thinking of grabbing up a MT4G for now, bc I'm looking for a new device. The Nexus One is an awesome device, it's just that as a year approches, I need something new. The MT4G is will be a great interim phone until something with:
Dual Core
4+" AMOLED/SLCD
768MB+ RAM
2.3 Stock
HSPA+ support
and why not throw a front facing camera just so people can't hate on it.
Oh and made my HTC!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/nexus-s-will-drop-super-amoled-in-favor-of-super-clear-lcd-in-ru/
If this is true and if it is available outside of Russia, then NexusS with LCD looks to me like the interesting option again. Even despite of boring amorphous rounded shape and cheap plasticky feel.
I simply hate the grainy looks and pentile artefacts of the current SAMOLED generation.
Possibly the PlayStation phone. Battery life would have to be killer.
Damn... I would rather it have a super clear LCD too... hate the RGBG pixel arrangement =(
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/nexus-s-will-drop-super-amoled-in-favor-of-super-clear-lcd-in-ru/
If this is true and if it is available outside of Russia, then NexusS with LCD looks to me like the interesting option again. Even despite of boring amorphous rounded shape and cheap plasticky feel.
I simply hate the grainy looks and pentile artefacts of the current SAMOLED generation.
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An Orion chip will seal the deal for me .
moto olympus could be a nice option
I don't get the HTC hype from everyone.
Sure, they used nice materials for the N1 exterior, but the screen is pathetic, the power button eventually fails, the volume buttons fail, and the speaker is terrible.
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I don't get the HTC hype from everyone.
Sure, they used nice materials for the N1 exterior, but the screen is pathetic, the power button eventually fails, the volume buttons fail, and the speaker is terrible.
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Exactly how long does it take for this to happen? Honestly I'm curious, I assume since I got it in March this would've happened already ._.
gibosn6594 said:
I don't get the HTC hype from everyone.
Sure, they used nice materials for the N1 exterior, but the screen is pathetic, the power button eventually fails, the volume buttons fail, and the speaker is terrible.
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I have to agree, other than the really nice exterior of the N1, nothing else is really that great. The speakers are just HORRIBLE - and the screen is just unbelievable. I am happy to have some plastic to be honest if it means a very good screen and speakers.
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I have to agree, other than the really nice exterior of the N1, nothing else is really that great. The speakers are just HORRIBLE - and the screen is just unbelievable. I am happy to have some plastic to be honest if it means a very good screen and speakers.
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Funny this.
That "unbelievable" AMOLED screen is actually produced by the same Samsung and was rawed as the ultimate and absolutely gorgeous AMOLED, the final answer to all the OLED problems. Then couple of months later came Super-Amoled and it is the same story once again.
Just wait for Ultra-Amoled and all the forums around the world will immediately explode with comments stating, that those S-Amoleds are just plain horrible
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I have to agree, other than the really nice exterior of the N1, nothing else is really that great. The speakers are just HORRIBLE - and the screen is just unbelievable. I am happy to have some plastic to be honest if it means a very good screen and speakers.
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It may not happen at all, but it's a pretty widespread and well known N1 issue.
Mine has just started to get pretty bad and I got mine in January.
Got a G1, because it was supported by the google and the community, got a Nexus 1 for the same reasons. I will not be getting the NS, and will wait til whatever google declares as the successor to that.
It will easily be 12 months away, but I think I can manage with the N1 until then.
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I never really paid much attention to the LG Star, but now since I keep hearing it being mentioned, I did a quick Google search.
It definitely destroys the NS it seems in terms of hardware..
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LG Star looks interesting, but doesn't LG produce low class phones ? I hope it will have vanilla Android without some custom LG UI.

LG G3 (32gb) vs One Plus One (64gb)

so as the title states what would you guys rather have (att contract LG G3) or the 64GB One Plus One
The oneplus is a great phone but its hard to obtain due to the invite crap they do. If you have an invite I'd say buy both and see what you prefer. If you don't have an invite why even think which one to get.
say you had both boxed up on your desk right now.
They both have similar specs and camera too
both have s801,3gb ram, same sony camera sensor but the one plus is half the price and you need invite which is hard to get.
oh and then lg g3 have so called laser focus like dslr but anandtech proved that its not really a laser focus like dslr
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8062/a-closer-look-at-the-g3s-ir-laser-auto-focus-system
im just saying like if you had both still in box and had to give one up witch one would you keep? (and it would be your daily driver phone)
I previously posted my review of the OnePlus One over on the OnePlus forum but I guess I might as well post it here as well for others debating between the two...
TL;DR: I ordered the OnePlus One and the LG G3. When they arrived I was so unimpressed with the Oneplus One that I sold it to a coworker for the original price I paid and happily kept the G3.
Detailed version...
I won an invite from the Storm Of Invites about 5 weeks ago. I promptly placed an order and the phone arrived last Tuesday. However, while the phone was in transit I started doing more research to see if it really was the phone for me and if there were other options out there. In the end I chose to sell it to my co-worker and order the LG G3 instead. After doing my research I felt the G3 would better fit my needs. Once I finally got my hands on the OnePlus One in person and played with it for a bit I was VERY glad that I sold the One to my co-worker and opted for the G3 instead.
Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of pros to the One, but the cons greatly outweighed them for me...
Pros:
- It's very snappy. It feels as snappy right out of the box as my Nexus 5 did with all the tweaks and CM11 installed. It was definitely snappier than the G3 right out of the box. (But after some minor tweaking I can now say that the G3 is as fast.)
- The back plate of the phone feels fantastic in the hand. It's very premium and will hold up vey well to scratching.
- The reviews convinced me that the phone would be too big for use with one hand. This is actually not the case. I don't have large hands by any means and can say that the One feels great in one hand. I was not afraid of dropping it at all.
- Overall the phone feels like a premium ($600+) device and I'd argue that the overall feel is higher quality than the LG G3.
Cons:
- The d*** yellow tint at the bottom of the screen. I read about it from many users before receiving my phone. Some said it was very noticeable while others said it wasn't a big deal. However, the yellow tint is definitely there, it absolutely is noticeable on light grey/white backgrounds, and there is no doubt in my mind that it is a defect. The fact that OnePlus refuses to admit this is a defect and replace phones with this issue is very off-putting and tells me a lot about the company.
- Chrome bezels. This is personal preference but I hate phones with chrome bezels because they just scratch way too easily, in my experience. I wasn't a fan of the chrome bezels on my Nexus 4 and I surely don't like them on the OnePlus One. I have no doubt that they will get scratched up (even with a case) rather quickly.
- While the phone does feel good in one hand, it's still too tall. The height of the phone is borderline awkward looking in person. OnePlus really should have eliminated the capacitive buttons and tried trimming the bottom bezel down a bit.
- Piggy backing off that last one, why the hell does it have capacitive buttons? Google designed great on screen buttons for a reason. There is no need to tack on additional buttons as well. OnePlus should have left that B.S. with HTC and Samsung. I understand you can disable them for the on screen buttons but it's redundant and unnecessary to have them.
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Anyway, aside from the yellow tint (which definitely would be a deal breaker on its own), the remaining "cons" would not be big issues individually. However, when combined, they made me significantly less impressed with the phone as a whole. Had I not sold the phone to my co-worker I would have returned it for a full refund.
For those who may be curious, here are 2 other big reasons why I decided to go with the G3 before the OnePlus One even arrived...
- Wifi calling (T-Mobile). The One will never have this feature and since my cell reception at home is horrendous, I've been wanting to get a phone capable of Wifi calling on T-Mobile for a while now.
- After watching MANY reviews of the OnePlus One and LG G3 over the past month or so, it seems everyone was most impressed with the G3's camera. The extremely fast laser focus is a very cool feature that I plan on making good use of. So far it's lived up to the hype.
- Buttons on the back instead of the sides. To me this is a great evolution of the smart phone. Over the past few years I've grown quite annoyed of side buttons that tend to cause issues with cases fitting perfectly and getting accidentally pressed when pulling the phone from your pocket. Plus I've felt that it can be awkward to access side buttons properly with one hand without feeling like you are going to drop the phone. The back buttons on the G3 are very welcomed, in my opinion.
@sn0warny great review. @therussiann although the oneplus sounds appealing I've read that its had a lot of issues software wise. And cm needs to push a lot of updates to fix these. It would be an awesome phone just needs a lot of refinement. That said G3 all the way
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I am a nexus 5 user. but i would get G3 over 1+1.
I have the oneplus 64gb black one in my pocket right now along side my nexus 5. I got it yesterday and wanted to test it out before deciding what to do. I also have an lg g3 coming tomorrow as well so im going to have all 3 at once to make my choice.
I can tell you right now i really really like the oneplus one. feels great in hand and the sandstone back cover is money. It is a little tall though. I will probably be selling it in favor of the lg g3. Check swappa soon for my post. phone is fast and awesome just not fully my scene i think. Will know for sure once i have a couple days with the g3...i played with one last night and it was really really nice
oneplus one is like big foot ....
This poll i a G3 forum is kind of pointless. We already know what the results will be. But I know LG will stand by their product and make good on their warranty. A new company coming in and trying to do things cheaply raises concerns for me in that area, and the apparent screen issue in the above comment reinforces that.
But I'm also a college student and don't have the money to just get another phone if mine has problems.
A big reason I stayed away from the OPO, is ease of repairs/replacement. Judging by how shady ONE Plus' business practices are, I feel you'd have to jump through hoops to get anything fixed.
lol, you never take poll in a biased community my friend. but LG g3 all day and every day...the phone is better, the company is better, warranty is better, shipping is better, obtainability is better, company honesty is better, screen is better (no yellow)...what else...
Lg. Simply cause I'm not interested in following contests and begging for invites. I rather walk into a store and buy my phone.
I'm using both the One plus one and G3 over the last couple of days. I'm liking the OPO over G3 currently mainly because it is more snappier and feels better in the hand than G3. I feel the G3 is little too wide to be held comfortably for long durations of time. The camera is better in the G3. Overall the OPO is a great value compared to G3 or other flagship if you could get hold of one at the actual price.
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Truth is I still love my nexus 5 over all. I will use the g3 until the nexus 6 drops probably
In before the lock, comparison thread
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my one plus one should be here in a day or two I will let you know what I think between g3, opo, and my old note 3
kirdroid said:
I'm using both the One plus one and G3 over the last couple of days. I'm liking the OPO over G3 currently mainly because it is more snappier and feels better in the hand than G3. I feel the G3 is little too wide to be held comfortably for long durations of time. The camera is better in the G3. Overall the OPO is a great value compared to G3 or other flagship if you could get hold of one at the actual price.
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If the G3 feels too wide, then the OPO would feel even wider, given it's the wider device.
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If the G3 feels too wide, then the OPO would feel even wider, given it's the wider device.
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No it's not because I'm using them both. OPO is taller and G3 is wider.

PIXEL XL Notification Light

There's no mention whether pixel comes with notification light or not but i've got confirmation from google cs that it does and it's placed near the front camera.
I personally love notification light feature.
If anyone has any more details relating to this please share.
This is from the Specifications section on the Pixel product page on the Google Store: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_phone
that's good to know.
But boy it's expensive, what'a happened to google.
riz157 said:
that's good to know.
But boy it's expensive, what'a happened to google.
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They decided to cash in with the big boys.
SAL8116 said:
They decided to cash in with the big boys.
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Which is fine if the device is equal to the other flagships.....but it is not.
I will be curious to see if google can pull this off...in all honesty for what your getting its at least 300 overpriced.
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This is from the Specifications section on the Pixel product page on the Google Store: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_phone
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force70 said:
Which is fine if the device is equal to the other flagships.....but it is not.
I will be curious to see if google can pull this off...in all honesty for what your getting its at least 300 overpriced.
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Just curious, because I keep hearing this. How is the Pixel not equivalent to other "flagships" ?
Thus far every quick comparison hands on I've seen from reputable YouTuber's directly compare it's specs to the iPhone 7 +, S7/N7 line.. in those quick comparisons it's either on par or exceeds the other spec wise..
Edit: To add, what features you think detract from being considered a "flagship" device is irrelevant. Just because the iPhone doesn't have an S Pen doesn't make it worth any less to the iPhone crowd, where as Note fans wouldn't consider the iPhone because it's lacking one...
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Just curious, because I keep hearing this. How is the Pixel not equivalent to other "flagships" ?
Thus far every quick comparison hands on I've seen from reputable YouTuber's directly compare it's specs to the iPhone 7 +, S7/N7 line.. in those quick comparisons it's either on par or exceeds the other spec wise..
Edit: To add, what features you think detract from being considered a "flagship" device is irrelevant. Just because the iPhone doesn't have an S Pen doesn't make it worth any less to the iPhone crowd, where as Note fans wouldn't consider the iPhone because it's lacking one...
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Its missing certain features from the previous nexus as well what other devices in its class offer
Screen is smalller than note 7 or zenfone 3 deluxe..they should have kept it at 5.7 at least
They ditched the stereo speakers which i dont get given the huge bezels on the thing lol. Axon 7 and iphone have this
Smallish internal storage, where is the 256gb option? Would not expect a google device to have an SD card slot but for the money they want it needs more internal or the slot. Iphone offers 256gb and note, axon, asus have sd slots
No water resistance..dont really care about this but other devices in its class offer it. Note and iphone have this
Only 4gb am...again i dont care but other devices in its class ( and below it) have 6gb. One plus 3 6gb, zenfone 3 6gb etc etc
There is nothing wrong with the device, its actually really nice however if you are going to charge a premium and then some for it you damn sure better have all the bells and whistles....and it does not.
Give me a pixel XL with a 5.7 to 6" screen, stereo speakers and 256gb of storage and id be the first one waving money around to buy it.
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I read it was under the top speaker grille. Being that it's HTC, that seems correct.
Don't seem to be doing too well, in the uk the black xl is still showing dispatches by 20th Oct. Not sold out and no queues.
I think HTC and google are sharing the profits 50/50 hence the stupid stupid price. HTC do all the work and google take the profit, I think they have HTC by the short and curlies.
It's a nice phone far far better and more premium then nexus 6p in every dept, which lets be honest felt cheap and really flimsy. Screen was flat and material was very thin.
Ideally pixel xl should have been priced around £600 - £650 for the 128gb version when comparing to last years model. £500 is far too cheap for this phone when comparing to other top end phones.
If this phone fails then it's purely down to pricing.
Why does every thread descend into: "It's too expensive and the bezels are huge"? This is a thread about a notification LED, go whinge in the whingers thread!
Anyway... I would expect it to be hidden behind the glass at the top like the N6P, they took a similar approach of not mentioning the damn thing apart from the little sub note on the Google store page. I definitely missed it on the N6 and was glad to have it back on the 6P. I hope it isn't a grille effort as HTC had a habit in the past of only putting RAG LEDs behind the grille thus eliminating 16.6something million colours.
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Its missing certain features from the previous nexus as well what other devices in its class offer
Screen is smalller than note 7 or zenfone 3 deluxe..they should have kept it at 5.7 at least
They ditched the stereo speakers which i dont get given the huge bezels on the thing lol. Axon 7 and iphone have this
Smallish internal storage, where is the 256gb option? Would not expect a google device to have an SD card slot but for the money they want it needs more internal or the slot. Iphone offers 256gb and note, axon, asus have sd slots
No water resistance..dont really care about this but other devices in its class offer it. Note and iphone have this
Only 4gb am...again i dont care but other devices in its class ( and below it) have 6gb. One plus 3 6gb, zenfone 3 6gb etc etc
There is nothing wrong with the device, its actually really nice however if you are going to charge a premium and then some for it you damn sure better have all the bells and whistles....and it does not.
Give me a pixel XL with a 5.7 to 6" screen, stereo speakers and 256gb of storage and id be the first one waving money around to buy it.
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My apologies, I hate these back and forth debates that seem to continually infiltrate pertinent threads....But the "flagship" issue needs to be put to rest....
Everything you've just listed are features you'd like to have seen on the next device. Well, obviously they're not there. However, because they're not there like you wanted them to be doesn't in any way detract from what is... What is there ranks this device among all other flagship devices like them or not. I would love to have seen Google put out a Pixel that is a combination of every other phones key features rolled into one nice $500 package. Unfortunately, that isn't what happened due to monetary and technical constraints phone manufacturers have to deal with. I'm not knocking your thought process, because I would love to have seen a 5.7" display and front firing speakers, both of which are a disappointing omission to me. But the specs it does have put it into the "flagship" category.
Again, my apologies...
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Soooo happy to hear about the light coming back. Sucks not having it on the six!
tgyberg said:
Soooo happy to hear about the light coming back. Sucks not having it on the six!
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the nexus 6 does have a notification light though...it's in the speaker grill
vivanshah said:
the nexus 6 does have a notification light though...it's in the speaker grill
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Yes, I use it on my N6 all the time.
vivanshah said:
the nexus 6 does have a notification light though...it's in the speaker grill
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I never bothered with getting it going, rather just have it work right out of the box stock
Ah man no pixel light bar under that glass back panel, that would have been dope ! or light up around the FP scanner
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Ah man no pixel light bar under that glass back panel, that would have been dope ! or light up around the FP scanner
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Then you'd have to place the phone face down. I would hate that. It would have been cool to use the bottom front bezel for a lightbar like on the other pixel devices that could be used for notifications.
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Then you'd have to place the phone face down. I would hate that. It would have been cool to use the bottom front bezel for a lightbar like on the other pixel devices that could be used for notifications.
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I agree, always have my phone face up. I'm glad there is a notification light, such a useful feature for me. I like to glance at my phone on my desk & see if anything is up.
I like notification. Light. But I never trust it. Lol. Especially this time of year. I await any new news o. Our pixel. Flashing or not. I check my phone waaay to often.
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well I finally got it!! and I'm sooo well how should I put this ?

Ok using it now and I think the Note 7 camera is way better..
The build quality is something I'm not use too.
So now that I got that out the way. WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THIS PHONE BETTER!! It all starts with root..
What do you mean by your comment regarding build quality? Good or bad? I held the store model the other day, it appeared well made, but I didn't examine it for too long.
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What do you mean by your comment regarding build quality? Good or bad? I held the store model the other day, it appeared well made, but I didn't examine it for too long.
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I'm saying I'm use to a heavy device of glass like the note 7. It was built so much better and this screen is so blueish and gray screen they drop the ball with this display such as oled was needed to complete this device ..
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I'm saying I'm use to a heavy device of glass like the note 7. It was built so much better and this screen is so blueish and gray screen they drop the ball with this display such as oled was needed to complete this device ..
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Then return it and get something else...
he is a samysheep
galaxys said:
Then return it and get something else...
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I'm with him. Return the phone if you don't like it.
You can't compare Samsung screens to LG screens because they are completely different displays.
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I'll second my love for the Note 7 but until the next Sammy comes out (assuming it'll make up for the N7) I'll enjoy the V20. Sure on many levels it isn't the same as the Note 7 but it's the next best thing in my opinion.
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I still say LG should put a home button right at the bottom bezel, perfect location imo.
Yes they should. A physical home button. No on screen buttons.
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I don't expect this device to be as good as a note 7. But it's gonna have to do for the next best Sammy phone to drop. I don't want a regular S7. An s7 edge is OK but I want something better. Just sold my one plus 3 today and I was enjoying that phone. I get my V20 tomorrow so I figured I'd get rid of it. The ZTE axon 7 looks good too. Then again it's a ZTE lol. Time will tell if the V20 makes it. Hoping it does as I got it for 575 lol
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I have been a long time Samsung user, I have had every Note since the Note3 and the Note7 just didn't impress me much. Build quality was great but I really didn't like the edge screen. I had the S7 Edge too and while the Note7 edge screen was better, I still prefer a flat screen. The Note7 also felt too skinny and tall. I just wasn't that upset about returning it.
So far I am really liking the V20, maybe I just needed a change. The V20 has many things going for it so to me it is just a different phone, NOT saying it is in any way a less phone than the Samsung's. Having had the Note7 and now the V20, if I had the choice between the two right now, I would choose the V20.
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I have been a long time Samsung user, I have had every Note since the Note3 and the Note7 just didn't impress me much. Build quality was great but I really didn't like the edge screen. I had the S7 Edge too and while the Note7 edge screen was better, I still prefer a flat screen. The Note7 also felt too skinny and tall. I just wasn't that upset about returning it.
So far I am really liking the V20, maybe I just needed a change. The V20 has many things going for it so to me it is just a different phone, NOT saying it is in any way a less phone than the Samsung's. Having had the Note7 and now the V20, if I had the choice between the two right now, I would choose the V20.
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Well I also said in the OP that there are some dislikes and yes I can return it but there are no deal breakers.. See if you see in the OP I said what can we do to make this phone better ..
I actually like the phone . Maybe an update to fix the lag of camera. If and when we get root a lot of my issues could be resolved . just wanted to see if any one else had any issues coming from another device ..but yes lets make this phone a little better..
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Well I also said in the OP that there are some dislikes and yes I can return it but there are no deal breakers.. See if you see in the OP I said what can we do to make this phone better ..
I actually like the phone . Maybe an update to fix the lag of camera. If and when we get root a lot of my issues could be resolved . just wanted to see if any one else had any issues coming from another device ..but yes lets make this phone a little better..
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UGH camera lag really on a phone of these specs?? How bad is it? That's been my biggest gripe about my Note 4 other than it being ATT. Do you think its just a software issue?? How bad is it?
I'm intrigued by this camera lag. What part of the process is the lag being seen. The unit I played with in an AT&T store didn't seem to have any. I'll be disappointed if there's a difference in carrier models in this regard.
I don't have any camera lag, Im coming from a 6p and Note 7
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lol the S7 is pretty much identical to the Note 7, and i've been bored of the S7 and it's stuttery goodness for months now. i'm excited for the V20. and it's going to be a nice change of pace having an LCD screen again; the amoled on my S7 sucks. color shift from top to bottom and it's just annoying. AMOLED is nice, but QC sucks.

what potential device intrigues 6p Owners ?

I had the note 2,3,5 but eventually switched to nexus 6 and 6p and have loved it, although disappointed with no OIS and the battery issues, my 4th RMA to be delivered today.
I personally am torn by the note 8 and pixel 2, once it's not so hideous, has less bezel. But the reasonable price on v20 and g6 seemed enticing for a second as does the screen on the s8.
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I had the note 2,3,5 but eventually switched to nexus 6 and 6p and have loved it, although disappointed with no OIS and the battery issues, my 4th RMA to be delivered today.
I personally am torn by the note 8 and pixel 2, once it's not so hideous, has less bezel. But the reasonable price on v20 and g6 seemed enticing for a second as does the screen on the s8.
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Noting looks interesting for me right now.
I'm waiting for new devices this fall.
If it doesn't have a Snapdragon 835 or better, I'm not interested.
Maybe a Pixel 2. Nothing with a curved screen. I hate them.
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Noting looks interesting for me right now.
I'm waiting for new devices this fall.
If it doesn't have a Snapdragon 835 or better, I'm not interested.
Maybe a Pixel 2. Nothing with a curved screen. I hate them.
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https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/10/google-might-bring-curved-screens-to-its-next-pixel-phone/
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Noting looks interesting for me right now.
I'm waiting for new devices this fall.
If it doesn't have a Snapdragon 835 or better, I'm not interested.
Maybe a Pixel 2. Nothing with a curved screen. I hate them.
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what's so annoying with curved screens ?
OnePlus 5.
S8+
neeko92 said:
what's so annoying with curved screens ?
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Personal preference.
1. They look plain silly to me.
2. Distortion in the curved part of the screen.
3. Finger falls of on the curved portion, so it becomes an unusable area.
4. Cases now look strange.
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I prefer a perfectly flat screen with minimal bezels.
I'll be hanging on to my Nexus 6P for a while if the Pixel2 has a curved screen.
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I had the note 2,3,5 but eventually switched to nexus 6 and 6p and have loved it, although disappointed with no OIS and the battery issues, my 4th RMA to be delivered today.
I personally am torn by the note 8 and pixel 2, once it's not so hideous, has less bezel. But the reasonable price on v20 and g6 seemed enticing for a second as does the screen on the s8.
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4th RMA? Aren't you entitled to a new device or a refund at that point??? I would've raised hell after the 3rd.
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Since i'm on google fi, i have the nexus 6p at the moment. I'll pass on the Pixel line and wait another year to see what google will come out with
I've switched to the S8. I looked at the plus but it's actually a large phone and the s8 has the same size screen as the 6P, but not as wide. Really, it's been a good phone. The bluetooth/wifi isn't as strong as the 6P, but I like that it's water resistant and easier to handle. Also, the always on screen is great, battery life has been better than the 6P and yeah. It's been a good device for the 4 days I've had it lol. now to sell my 6p on swappa
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4th RMA? Aren't you entitled to a new device or a refund at that point??? I would've raised hell after the 3rd.
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The first one was because of the massive battery drain but it came slightly after my manufacturer warranty and they took care of me. After a few weeks I finally had somebody who let me know they couldn't really hear me very well, so I turn my speaker phone on and realized it was something in my microphone or whatever. So I had that replaced and the one they sent me after that had the same battery drain immediately, so now I'm on my fourth total, I've been on it for about 12 hours and I just hit 13% and it has not shut down so it looks like I might be okay for a while. I agree they need to do something. I'm not sure what's going to happen with this whole class action lawsuit situation but Google has taken care of me. No complaints. Definitely consider the pixel 2 if it has thin bezels and larger screen
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I've switched to the S8. I looked at the plus but it's actually a large phone and the s8 has the same size screen as the 6P, but not as wide. Really, it's been a good phone. The bluetooth/wifi isn't as strong as the 6P, but I like that it's water resistant and easier to handle. Also, the always on screen is great, battery life has been better than the 6P and yeah. It's been a good device for the 4 days I've had it lol. now to sell my 6p on swappa
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Have considered the same but if I'm going Sammy, I'm going back to the note line. I LOVE this phone and the shamu though. I'd still be on it if the camera was better.
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Ordered the Galaxy S8 Plus International G955F Exynos model which has unlockable Bootloader!
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Sammy == KNOX.
KNOX == JUNK
SAMMY == JUNK.
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Sammy == KNOX.
KNOX == JUNK
SAMMY == JUNK.
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I wouldn't exactly call it junk. Knox is actually very good if you value security. It definitely increases the security of the phones.
It may hurt modding a phone but security should be every OEM's main focus, especially when their devices contain all your private information.
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richii0207 said:
I wouldn't exactly call it junk. Knox is actually very good if you value security. It definitely increases the security of the phones.
It may hurt modding a phone but security should be every OEM's main focus, especially when their devices contain all your private information.
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Should be an option and it should not brick the phone.
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Should be an option and it should not brick the phone.
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Perhaps if there's a way to hack the phone, then it is fully possible to install spyware, loggers, etc on the stock software, then sell it to someone and just steal everything. I do recall a ROM that actually did that and was instantly removed from the forums.
I mean it's nice to install custom ROMs on a phone, but you would really have to look at the whole picture and not from just what we want.
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Note 8 or 2017 nexus for me. Haven't had a note device in 4 years (tablet). But I'm not particularly thrilled with a touchwiz device or non nexus because of the lag, the inevitable lag. I got a g4 2 yrs ago and got bored with no real ROMs or low ability to mod it
Basically, any new phone with dual front facing speakers I will probably buy. I would like to have a newer processor though for connectivity reasons.
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Note 8 or 2017 nexus for me. Haven't had a note device in 4 years (tablet). But I'm not particularly thrilled with a touchwiz device or non nexus because of the lag, the inevitable lag. I got a g4 2 yrs ago and got bored with no real ROMs or low ability to mod it
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I'm really curious what the note 8 will bring to the table, I had the note 1 (laggy mess but original concept), note 2 and note 3. The 2 and 3 were some of the best phones I've had tbh.

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