Hi People. So.. I got a SGS2 about a week back. Though I've owned other android phones as well, But Galaxy S II is so incredible that it tempted me to write my first review.
My Review in Bullet Style™
It's little long, but I made it in points so that is looks short and is easy to read. Also, photos aren't of very high quality, thanks to my ****ty camera.
Also, Please don't consider it as a shameless self-posting, it's my first review so Would like to have your views on it?
great review, did you notice any yellow screen issues with it ? or anything otherwise , i believe there are some bad batches out there.
It IS a shameless self-promotion, technically speaking.
You review summary:
THE BAD
Not powerful enough speakers.
No dedicated camera button.
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I only got one speaker on my SGS2. Those TWO horizontal gaps in the lower right corner of the back side actually lead to ONE speaker.
The battery life image (attached) with "1d 10h 18m 36s on battery" - do you realize that image shows your phone was partially charged multiple times during that period?
Otherwise the review is great, congrats.
cletusarrarr said:
great review, did you notice any yellow screen issues with it ? or anything otherwise , i believe there are some bad batches out there.
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Thanks and nope, I haven't experienced it yet. Though many people complain about it on xda. Have you tried using any friend's SGS2 or try got a replacement?
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dude the battery image makes me laugh at you... hahaha what a ****.
thanks in the name of the lord and all xda users for your detailed review!
at least 1 more review of 1 more interpretation from 1 more experience.
btw: nice photos and really good review!
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It IS a shameless self-promotion, technically speaking.
You review summary:
I only got one speaker on my SGS2. Those TWO horizontal gaps in the lower right corner of the back side actually lead to ONE speaker.
The battery life image (attached) with "1d 10h 18m 36s on battery" - do you realize that image shows your phone was partially charged multiple times during that period?
Otherwise the review is great, congrats.
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Damn, that was a typo, I meant speaker instead of speakers. Will correct it, thanks for pointing out out.
And about that battery screenshot? Yeah I know that, I had plugged my phone to pc in between as well. But you see, I haven't written anywhere that the screenshot is of my battery usage without any charge in b/w. i actually didn't have any othr screenshot.
And, I'm glad that you liked it
diehard2222 said:
dude the battery image makes me laugh at you... hahaha what a ****.
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Back to you! Thus makes me laugh at you dude, looks like you didn't read it properly. Have I mentioned anywhere that three screenshot is of my continuous usage without any charge in between!
Double posted by mistake.
I haven;t gone through the whole review but it's pretty neat and well desgined.
Just a correction. I noticed you mentioned the Galaxy S II as the only phone with a 2 Megapixel front camera. It's not correct. The LG Optimus Black also has that.
At a first glance, it looks like the body is inspired by iPhone. The home button in bottom middle this resemblance stronger.
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Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Apple is gathering all the ammo they can!
review link is broken for me
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I haven;t gone through the whole review but it's pretty neat and well desgined.
Just a correction. I noticed you mentioned the Galaxy S II as the only phone with a 2 Megapixel front camera. It's not correct. The LG Optimus Black also has that.
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Ohh, I didn't knew it. Thanks a lot for telling, I'll update it!
naddie said:
Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Apple is gathering all the ammo they can!
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Oops *puts his Finger on his lips* Lol.
Eclap78 said:
review link is broken for me
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Broken? It's working fine bro at my side
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Related
FYI, The Register just gave a very favourable review of the TD2, you can find it here: www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/04/23/review_smartphone_htc_touch_diamond_2/
You can switch between pics in your gallery by brushing your thumb across them and zoom in either by drawing a circle with your finger on the screen - clockwise to zoom in, anti-clockwise to zoom out..
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They didn't even review the device. Nice BS review.
Usefully, the Diamond 2 comes with a thin leather-look case to protect its best asset
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Mine didn't. Did anyone else get a case?
Tracy & Matt's is better
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2009/04/24/htc-touch-diamond2-review
decent sized review, with lots of pics...
gadgetgaz said:
Mine didn't. Did anyone else get a case?
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Mine came with a slip on case and screen protectors and Australian and european power adaptors!
Mutchilly,
Ordered from ebay??
MAK11 said:
They didn't even review the device. Nice BS review.
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Agree, using stock images of device also makes it look like a media release.
Someone cheated on their homework
They probably didn't review the device as they did the review in April, hardly a 'new' review !!
So if you guys saw my review of the Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 you know that one of the features that I would like to see on the TF is haptic feedback. It's a very smart idea. I had it on my galaxy tab 7" too and I really miss it.
I took apart my TF in hopes of finding the proper mounting spot for the haptic feedback mechanism. I included a picture of the motor. So not knowing anything about circuits, the best I could do is provide pictures of all the logic boards in hope that someone can point me in the right direction. Obviously this will require some soldering but that's not a big issue for me (unless it's too small). Mounting the vibrator isn't the issue. The issue I an having is WHERE can I mount it so that it actually functions when I tap the screen or use the on-screen keyboard. Where can I tap into? Please look at the pictures and let me know if you have an ideas. I don't mind being the guinea pig.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Ayman06/AsusTransformer
If more picture are needed then let me know. Picture were taken with my thunderbolts 8mp camera so hopefully they are good enough.
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Nowhere. If it wasn't designed for it, I can pretty much guarantee you that there's not a connection that conveniently sits there waiting to attach it to.
Thanks for the teardown pics, though.
The GT10.1 has this?!
akarol said:
The GT10.1 has this?!
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Yes. GT10.1 has a vibrator.
m u s t - - r e s i s t . . . \"/
dorino1 said:
Yes. GT10.1 has a vibrator.
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UKseagull said:
m u s t r e s i s t . . .
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Resist you must not.
Honestly I do not know why you like this useless feature. It is a battery drainer and annoying.
Digiguest said:
Resist you must not.
Honestly I do not know why you like this useless feature. It is a battery drainer and annoying.
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The vibrator a useless feature?... Tell that to my girlfriend...
No wonder the gtab 10.1 was such a turn on
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I am pretty sure the Iconia has a vibrate function too.
No wonder the gtab 10.1 was such a turn on
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Get yer coat .... and shut the door on your way out!
Apologies to the OP, gone off track somewhat.
UKseagull said:
Get yer coat .... and shut the door on your way out!
Apologies to the OP, gone off track somewhat.
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Eh, the question was answered. The Transformer doesn't really have any room for a motor. Not how it's built -- After all, it's made to be thin and small.
I wonder if any of those USB vibrators would work with the ports on the keyboard dock?
You very nearly had me Googling for a USB vibrator .... nearly!
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Nowhere. If it wasn't designed for it, I can pretty much guarantee you that there's not a connection that conveniently sits there waiting to attach it to.
Thanks for the teardown pics, though.
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The iPad didn't come with a camera yet it had the perfect spot for one. The Samsung vibrant didn't come with a camera but it was easy to snap one in. Just cuz a feature didn't make the final cut doesn't mean it wasnt initial designed to handle it- they probably removed it to safe money and bring the cost down.
The question isn't about room. There is plenty of room. Obviously if samung can fit a small motor inside then the galaxy tab (which is nearly half the size of the TF) then one in the TF is not an issue.
Anyway, ill consider this topic dead. Keep talking about women and vibrators
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ayman07 said:
Anyway, ill consider this topic dead. Keep talking about women and vibrators
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Nobody was talking about women.
you can checkout this DIY Haptic method I came up with back in my G-Tab days. Might work with the ASUS. Worked really well with my G-Tab.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908344
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you can checkout this DIY Haptic method I came up with back in my G-Tab days. Might work with the ASUS. Worked really well with my G-Tab.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908344
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So basically we're using low-frequency bass to simulate vibration. Great idea.
toddmp said:
you can checkout this DIY Haptic method I came up with back in my G-Tab days. Might work with the ASUS. Worked really well with my G-Tab.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908344
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interesting...will look into it later.
Digiguest said:
Resist you must not.
Honestly I do not know why you like this useless feature. It is a battery drainer and annoying.
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I guess you've never played a game with the vibration feature enabled? Huge difference... Think Nintendo controllers vs. Xbox 360 I wish the Transformer has a vibrator.
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I've taken some x-rays with my Galaxy S2 and I want to share them with you.
Everything seems to be ok inside the device.
WOAR... pls upload hires and:
....How the hell did you manage to take the pictures with your phone whilst having your phone open?
Witchcraft...
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....How the hell did you manage to take the pictures with your phone whilst having your phone open?
Witchcraft...
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There is no problem to take xrays while the phone is tuned on.
But I don't see little green robots.
What you see in the first picture is:
the back camera in the middle of the picture
the front camera in the upper part of the picture (left)
the jack plug in the right-upper part
In the second picture you can see the metallic Samsung Logo from the back of the case, the speaker on the right upper side and the USB plug.
Diagnostic result shows that the android species is suffering cancer caused by radiation and with the possibility of changes in the genetic mutation.
the first ever android dr lol...dont u have any patients to deal with???
what's the cost of ma gs2's MRI?...lol...(just kidding...)
will u tell us that how to this please
Try bombarding your phone with X-Rays, maybe it'll grow a third core!
This is really cool.
I would love to have more like those as wallpapers for my monitors.
Actually, top left, first image is the earpiece speaker, not the front camera, that is waaaay off to the left.
Nice job though, nice to see xrays of this thing.
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raxidian said:
This is really cool.
I would love to have more like those as wallpapers for my monitors.
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That's what i thought too... OP, deliver Highres!
Are you able to provide the full picture of the phone rather than just a small part of it?
Did you cover its genitalia so it can still have little Android babies with our devices?
Seriously nice pictures!
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Are you able to provide the full picture of the phone rather than just a small part of it?
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+1
Nice pictures though!
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pier10 said:
Diagnostic result shows that the android species is suffering cancer caused by radiation and with the possibility of changes in the genetic mutation.
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Intratech said:
But I don't see little green robots.
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Hahaha...
(Btw: Nice pictures but I would love to see the whole phone)
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Where's OP.. i mean, he can't be that busy if he has time to xray his phone.
Whats the name of this x-ray app?
Post if you have done the same.
Disclaimer: Not for faint heart. Do not try this..
It hurts bruh!!
If you are thinking of doing this, wait for the killer at the end...glad to know I will have a nice looking paperweight if I drop it 3 times
But nice find.
But I'm really impressed with the vertical drop, where the speakers landed first. I expected the chassis to be filled with dents and holes from the rough surface. But damn our phones are sturdy man!
"Post if you have done the same"
Seriously, who in their right mind would do this on purpose to this piece of beauty
I'm actually surprised it holds so well (well, except for not working afterwards anymore hehe).
Could be a fake video,as you can see the video has been edited
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gm007 said:
Could be a fake video,as you can see the video has been edited
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Explain please. Am i missing something?
Hunteres said:
Explain please. Am i missing something?
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There is no one shot that show how the phone fall,i mean from hands to the ground.
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gm007 said:
There is no one shot that show how the phone fall,i mean from hands to the ground.
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Lol. suspicious much?
Of course the video has been edited, shots from different angles have been put into one video... not all footage is equally interesting. But edited does not mean fake... I at least don't see any reason to believe this would be fake.
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Lol. suspicious much?
Of course the video has been edited, shots from different angles have been put into one video... not all footage is equally interesting. But edited does not mean fake... I at least don't see any reason to believe this would be fake.
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I hope you didn't believe that all actors in titanic's movie died
Anyway he could show us in a wide angle how the phone fall from his hands and how the phone hit the ground then turn it on.
I think it's a bad review and misleading peoples.
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I don't like that video. As have been told, they didn't record it straight without video cutting also they didn't show if it works between falls, they didn't try to call if problem is only with display. If I want to guess what is wrong with that device I would rather say that only ribbon cable don't have good connection than device is broken.
You should understand guys that these people are sponsored. They might be getting so much from apple or sammy or lg, or even nokia. They need to make the competition look bad so that people would look the other way around. Sometimes they use these kinds of diversion "Oh I'm really surprised that the phone is holding up so well. The screen might be broken, chassis is junk, back plate/plastic/glass is also broken, but on the lighter side the phone still works flawlessly." ORR "This phone works quite well, but I just can't accept the fact that the loudspeaker isn't good enough."
About the loudspeaker diversion, they're just looking for something negative for their closing remarks. Because that's what usually sticks to people, the closing remarks.
Well, and one should always remember that one instance is no guarantee for other instances...
In these drop tests it can matter quite a bit if the angle in which the phone hits the pavement is just that bit off, or whatever other random influence. It is just AN indication, some ppl drop their phone once and it's immediately shattered. Others drop the same phone 10 times wth only minor dents as a result.
But my response was mainly because people shout "FAKE" or "PHOTOSHOPPED" at just about every video or picture posted on the internet, it was nothing personal @gm007
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ouch I cringed when watching this video. Up until the end I was pretty happy that the screen or back didn't crack but it sucks how it doesn't turn on properly anymore
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Don't burst into tears. Just take look at the top comment of the video:
thats the security shutoff...just press the reset button at the simcard slot and it should work again...happened to me yesterday dropped my z1 and just reset it
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So don't worry, that phone is much better that one can think. Still I'm totally buying this phone to replace my Motocrap Atrix, and hope it lasts with me many years.
It always hurts watching these videos..
I dropped almost my Z1. Cant watch the Video tooo terrible :crying:
I was wearing shorts that had a shallow pocket and the unthinkable happened today. The Z1 dropped several times out of my pocket and hit the ground. Surprisingly no marks or dents. Thank God! lol
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I was wearing shorts that had a shallow pocket and the unthinkable happened today. The Z1 dropped several times out of my pocket and hit the ground. Surprisingly no marks or dents. Thank God! lol
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HoOnZ said:
The Z1 dropped several times out of my pocket and hit the ground. Surprisingly no marks or dents. Thank God! lol
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HoOnZ said:
several times out of my pocket and hit the groundl
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several times
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SEVERAL TIMES? Dude, no offense, but are you retarded? after the first time, did you not think to yourself "maybe this isnt the best place to put the phone"?
And for the people saying about being fake? what? why would it be? a) the unit was probably free from sony anyway.. if not then b) the views they get on youtube for that video most likely pays for the cost of the phone. and c) they do this drop test with most of the phones they review. so remind me again why this could be fake?
The reason they didn't show the phone working after each drop, is probably coz it broke after the first drop, which meant that there was no point in carrying on with the drop test. And they wanted to carry on with the drop tests. That's all!! Stop with the bribing nonsense.
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The 6T just arrived yesterday, it felt really good 'cause I was coming from the ages old OnePlus One.
And boom! I had this feeling that the camera on my phone is misplaced. Both rear cameras are not in the centre, they're a bit above the centre.
Could anyone please help here? I just got one friend out here who has a 6T and comparing the two I do see some difference.
Should I care about this misplacement? I'll get a replacement if I report it within 10 days so yeah, do tell me if anyone knows about this and if I should really care and report it or is it not a big deal and just fine. The phone is perfect - those cameras work perfectly, I tested them individually by the tests in *#808# and both work.
Attaching some images of my phone and also one that I found on the internet (which I feel has the same issue?).
I've marked the cam in yellow and the asymmetrical hollow space around it in green.
(It's the 256GB model by the way)
isnt that what OIS does?
the camera moves inside its aperture
i thought it was by design
Quick visual assessment of my device appears the bottom camera is up a tiny bit and top is down a little. If I get a chance I'll throw my phone on the metrology imaging device at work and verify if my eyes are playing tricks on me. Regardless I don't think it's anything to be concerned about.
Checked mine they are very close to centered as you can see in the picture. The dots in the center of the circle represent the center of each circle. Probably hard to see though.
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isnt that what OIS does?
the camera moves inside its aperture
i thought it was by design
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What are you talking about? That has nothing to do with this post
To op;
At first glance I thought you were probably seeing things but after looking at your pics it does seem pretty clear that the camera units are not 'properly' centered in the frame...
It's really up to you as to whether you want to RMA for a replacement. I had to replace mine for different reasons and am glad I did but if they are functioning properly, as you say they are, I might just not bother with replacement.... Definitely weird situation though.
Is it making a drastic difference in the image quality of the photo?
If not, then I wouldn't worry about it.
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isnt that what OIS does?
the camera moves inside its aperture
i thought it was by design
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Ah, yes. I know that the 16MP camera above the flash does move 'cause of OIS but I've seen the top one exactly centred on other phones. Looking more precisely, I saw that the rest position of both the cameras is a bit above the centre (of course both, because they're mounted on one board).
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Quick visual assessment of my device appears the bottom camera is up a tiny bit and top is down a little. If I get a chance I'll throw my phone on the metrology imaging device at work and verify if my eyes are playing tricks on me. Regardless I don't think it's anything to be concerned about.
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Haha, thanks. Appreciate your help!
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Checked mine they are very close to centered as you can see in the picture. The dots in the center of the circle represent the center of each circle. Probably hard to see though.
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OMG you really did some work on this! Thank you so much. I can see the dots and that's the same problem as mine. The difference is that your error is very, very less as compared to mine. Any problems with the cam so far?
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To op;
At first glance I thought you were probably seeing things but after looking at your pics it does seem pretty clear that the camera units are not 'properly' centered in the frame...
It's really up to you as to whether you want to RMA for a replacement. I had to replace mine for different reasons and am glad I did but if they are functioning properly, as you say they are, I might just not bother with replacement.... Definitely weird situation though.
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Hey, thanks for looking into it. Would you recommend any sort of check for testing the secondary cam functionality? It's just day 2 for me so I'm sure I haven't digged in the phone as much as you have.
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Is it making a drastic difference in the image quality of the photo?
If not, then I wouldn't worry about it.
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There's absolutely no change in the image quality. The cameras are not broken or anything, just misplaced.
It's just that this being my most expensive smartphone yet, I was a bit concerned. Thanks!
I guess I forget about this now until someone really points some unknown fact about this. Before Valentine's day!
Paresh Kalinani said:
OMG you really did some work on this! Thank you so much. I can see the dots and that's the same problem as mine. The difference is that your error is very, very less as compared to mine. Any problems with the cam so far?
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It's a really fancy measuring device I have at work took about a minute to whip up so no big deal at all. And no I have not noticed any issues at all. I get great quality photos and video. If you aren't experiencing problems I would guess your fine but it's your device so your call
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The 6T just arrived yesterday, it felt really good 'cause I was coming from the ages old OnePlus One.
And boom! I had this feeling that the camera on my phone is misplaced. Both rear cameras are not in the centre, they're a bit above the centre.
Could anyone please help here? I just got one friend out here who has a 6T and comparing the two I do see some difference.
Should I care about this misplacement? I'll get a replacement if I report it within 10 days so yeah, do tell me if anyone knows about this and if I should really care and report it or is it not a big deal and just fine. The phone is perfect - those cameras work perfectly, I tested them individually by the tests in *#808# and both work.
Attaching some images of my phone and also one that I found on the internet (which I feel has the same issue?).
I've marked the cam in yellow and the asymmetrical hollow space around it in green.
(It's the 256GB model by the way)
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@Paresh Kalinani please update this post with the solution you came up.
Thanks!
It's all good.
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@Paresh Kalinani please update this post with the solution you came up.
Thanks!
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I showed it to multiple local repairers and all of them suggested to not go for replacement if I had to use the phone for important things, back then. I spent a lot of time testing both the cameras at the back thoroughly and they had no problem at all. I didn't do anything! I did not get it replaced. I can still see my cameras are misplaced but there's no issue at all. Top class photos and videos, used a lot.
So I can close this with : If you're concerned about your camera's positioning, go get your device replaced. If you're concerned about it's functioning, don't. They're 100% fine. :good: