Silver or Black - Google Pixel XL Guides, News, & Discussion

I've received pixel xl in silver and black, boy I'm glad I ordered both colours.
I thought I would prefer black but in fact its silver which I prefer.
I find silver looks more polished and premium and I appreciate the design better. The notification light is more visible which is very important to me.
On a sperate note I love the fact dpi settings are included by default. No more rooting flashing customs Roms but shame theming option isn't included.
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riz157 said:
I've received both pixel xl in silver and black, boy I'm glad I ordered both colours. I thought I would prefer black but in fact I prefer silver colour to my surprise.
I find silver looks more polished and premium. I appreciate the design better. The notification light is more visible.
On a sperate note I love the fact dpi settings are included by default. No more rooting flashing customs Roms, me thinks but shame theme option isn't included.
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I ordered the silver also. The previewers said the black looked great. I think they still had the new black iPhone to compare it to. Still think the Silver looks more high end.
Nice to here about the DPI settings.

I went with black for personal preference but felt the Silver looked cleaner with its white front. The silver back blended better than the blacks on the black one as well.

I would have preferred it if it was proper jet black as oppose to "very black", tbh it isn't very black more like smoke black.
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Went with silver and its arriving tomorrow. Time has now shifted to slow motion cause of knowing its on its way....

Doesn't matter the color, phone build quality looks and feels like a midrange 400 phone, next to HTC 10 it felt like a cheap phone.
Google is crazy to charge 650 - 900, should have priced 500 - 600.

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Doesn't matter the color, phone build quality looks and feels like a midrange 400 phone, next to HTC 10 it felt like a cheap phone.
Google is crazy to charge 650 - 900, should have priced 500 - 600.
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Have you had one in your hand?
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feels a solid phone I got the black but looked at the silver in the store while I picked it up, I go like the silver and think the white and silver goes better than the double black due to the metal being more of a smoke black, so it just doesn't blend as well for me.
but as far as build quality, it's not as smooth as the Note was but then that is to be expected the Note was designed to be sleek and balanced, where this feels more blocky, it also feels considerably bigger and heavier in the hand, it's still a really nice phone but the design and build quality compared to the Note doesn't stack up, but really between an iPhone and a Pixel there is little difference in build quality and how solid the phones feel, the main difference comes in design choice, I do think it could have been improved by Google if they actually somewhat copied Apple and instead of making a large portion of the phone glass instead finding a good way to put a different material in the logo to still allow for NFC.
so on silver or black I think silver and white goes together better than double black but that is purely down the the shades they chose, but personally I still prefer a black phone.

I played with the phone today in the Verizon store. I don't typically like white phones but have to say the white one looks better and more polished and blends the glass and metal better than the black phone does. Also the phone in person is technically dark grey not black. Whats crazy is they call the phone very black and it turns out it's barely black at all!! Quite black is what the ip7 jet black is....this is more like quiet black!
The phone also is not as premium feeling aiPhone or HTC 9 or 10. It looks and feels like a mid range phone $400 phone. Also the screen does not get as bright as the galaxy note or edge phones. The People that are underwhelmed feel that way about the phone because of the price not because of the phone itself. At $900 it's subpar.... while at $500/$600 it's great!

Black all the way! LOL

Black....looks clean

Black phones matter

Anyone have the blue yet? Hard to get a opinion about it from videos or pictures. Wondering if it is a metallic blue. But the white and blue to me does not look good together.

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I played with the phone today in the Verizon store. I don't typically like white phones but have to say the white one looks better and more polished and blends the glass and metal better than the black phone does. Also the phone in person is technically dark grey not black. Whats crazy is they call the phone very black and it turns out it's barely black at all!! Quite black is what the ip7 jet black is....this is more like quiet black!
The phone also is not as premium feeling aiPhone or HTC 9 or 10. It looks and feels like a mid range phone $400 phone. Also the screen does not get as bright as the galaxy note or edge phones. The People that are underwhelmed feel that way about the phone because of the price not because of the phone itself. At $900 it's subpar.... while at $500/$600 it's great!
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I agree it definitely doesn't feel as premium as Iphone or htc 10 in particular. I disagree whole heartedly it's a mid range phone, no way.
No phone is worth £819 be it Iphone or google but comparing the 2 side by side I do prefer the overall feel of Iphone 7 plus. The overall experience including ui I prefer pixel xl.
The price difference between the 2 should about £100. iPhone is £819, google ideally should be £719.
If the Iphone was 719 then google should be 619.
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I ordered both, one for me and one for the wife. I thought I would like the black more, but its kinda muted. Its more dark dark grey, even the chin is lighter on the pixel than the 6p. I am thinking of getting silver if I can

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I agree it definitely doesn't feel as premium as Iphone or htc 10 in particular. I disagree whole heartedly it's a mid range phone, no way.
No phone is worth £819 be it Iphone or google but comparing the 2 side by side I do prefer the overall feel of Iphone 7 plus. The overall experience including ui I prefer pixel xl.
The price difference between the 2 should about £100. iPhone is £819, google ideally should be £719.
If the Iphone was 719 then google should be 619.
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Fair enough.
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I ordered both, one for me and one for the wife. I thought I would like the black more, but its kinda muted. Its more dark dark grey, even the chin is lighter on the pixel than the 6p. I am thinking of getting silver if I can
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Correct....the black is not black its dark grey....I feel deceived that they went as far as to call it quite black.....and yes the bezels on the 6p are way darker/blacker than this phone. I hope they come out with a jet black or true black version soon.

Not a fan of the dark grey. One thing I've always liked about the iphone is how black the front looks when the screen is off. In most lighting you can't see where the screen ends and the bezel begins.

Jet black pixel xl now that would be nice. Instead we get very grey!!!!
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Correct....the black is not black its dark grey....I feel deceived that they went as far as to call it quite black.....and yes the bezels on the 6p are way darker/blacker than this phone. I hope they come out with a jet black or true black version soon.
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I am waiting for my clear cases, possibly gonna get a dbrand skin with a clear case. I don't think getting a silver is gonna be easy. I really really really wanted a xl 128 in blue, but damn you google!

I think the black does a better job hiding the large bezels, though.

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Regret getting white S2

Having had my white Galaxy S2 for about a month, I have actually gone off the white colour and now wish I had a black handset. It's a shame as when I first got my phone I was in love with the white colour and I was one of the first to get one of the white handsets on release day.
It's stupid I know but I wandered if anyone had a similar feeling and wished they had the other colour to the one they bought?
Anyone want to do a swap? Lol
Go to the xda marketplace and post the request for trade, I bet some one would be willing to trade with you
You can always get a black case (SGP or any other) and get SGP's Black Glass Screen protector for the front. Now you have a black phone! They also give you a black piece to cover your home button. Now you can switch in between your mood. That is what I am going to do. I hear what your saying though. I love my white one but sometimes I want the black front.
I frikin trade u. Pm me! Love white phones.
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You can always get a black case (SGP or any other) and get SGP's Black Glass Screen protector for the front. Now you have a black phone! They also give you a black piece to cover your home button. Now you can switch in between your mood. That is what I am going to do. I hear what your saying though. I love my white one but sometimes I want the black front.
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That's not a bad plan. I like the fact that you could choose between the two depending on what you fancy at the time.
GOD! i love my white S2 after years of nothing but black black black , I have had three back S2`s and the silver trim around the edge of the white S2 really does looks the dogs bollics.
But each to their own
A nice sleek silver phone would be lovely but i like my black GS2.
My white S2 is coming in on Friday
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I absolutely love the look of the white GS2, but I went with black for two main reasons. First, (and maybe you can confirm this), I read that the smooth back on the white version made the grip less sure compared to the rough back on the black. Second, as much as I love the look, I'm not really the type that likes to stand out too much, and a black smartphone is a lot less attention-grabbing than a white one, even if the latter is beautiful. Plus, I saved about $30 based on the best prices I could find when I bought. Okay, that was three reasons I guess, so sue me.
But yeah, the white usually costs a bit more, as you can see here already, you won't have any trouble trading someone.
Love my white SGS 2 here using SGP with satin silver niiiice
I own a black gs2 and my wife has a white gs2. I like both but I do really like hers more! Looks awesome in white!
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Having had my white Galaxy S2 for about a month, I have actually gone off the white colour and now wish I had a black handset. It's a shame as when I first got my phone I was in love with the white colour and I was one of the first to get one of the white handsets on release day.
It's stupid I know but I wandered if anyone had a similar feeling and wished they had the other colour to the one they bought?
Anyone want to do a swap? Lol
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It's all a matter of preference. Go for it if it makes you happy. I know a lot of people including me who's like white one. Problem is that option was not available locally and I wanted a phone with warranty.
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Although im using black s2 but white is kinda cool especially for girls..
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If I wouldn't have a lovely, yet black, SGS2 that I surely do not want to part with, already, I'd buy a white one!
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Although im using black s2 but white is kinda cool especially for girls..
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Haha that's exactly what I keep getting told. Which has put me off the white. Don't get me wrong, I still like the look of it but would much prefer the black.
I prefer the Black as I have got a Black One all my phones have either been Black or Silver.
My colleague just got a White one and It kinda looks Odd compared to mine so quite happy
Yeah and its true girls look cool with white phones
Argh, my first white phone and I love it.
But today I somehow got ink on my hands from a badly made pen and must have picked up my phone,
ink marks stay on the phone and are NOT easily wiped off.
Went from screen cleaner -> lens cleaner -> flash -> Mr muscle, which FINALLY did the job.
The joys of a white phone
I got the white sgs2 after waiting for one month. I love it. I'm happy that I waited for it and didin't buy the black one. Looks awesome in white.

So White or Grey?

Which one looks less 'cheap'? From the pics it looks like the white version looks prettier, but what about in person?
Currently I'm leaning for the white version, which one have bought or will buy?
Two reasons why i dont buy white electronics...
1. As you said white is prettier and in the eyes of many...because its "pretty" it can also be considered girly or feminine. So unless u are a girl...
2. White electronics can turn a slight yellow and shows dirt and grime over time .
If u dont care about either, then by all means...
Grey cause there is a 32gb version and white is more girly and can be mistaken for iPad, 2 negatives there
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I have the white version. It looks the best by far. The grey version looks to plain for me. The white has a more professional look to it. I think the grey version looks cheaper.
I got white. I'm male...
But I do think it looks cool in white
This tablet can't be mistaken for an ipad because it's too cool.
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I got white. I'm male...
But I do think it looks cool in white
This tablet can't be mistaken for an ipad because it's too cool.
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It does. I love the white with silver trim. This looks better than Ipad, IMO
The primary problem with white is that Samsung uses soft plastic which soaks up dirt fast. My white Galaxy S II is filthy and wont clean up. It's like the dirt is IN the plastic.
Anyway I'm gonna put this in a black case anyway so the point is moot.
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Lotsa love for the white -- I took one look at a store demo of the white unit and hated it. The silver trim just really didn't sit well with me. Between that and having seen the dirty white plastic effect on other stuff, I went with the grey -- and I'm a girl (if that really means anything).
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Which one looks less 'cheap'? From the pics it looks like the white version looks prettier, but what about in person?
Currently I'm leaning for the white version, which one have bought or will buy?
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Add a poll - you'll get comments and feedback where some won't post.
ETA - I got gray. Classy and hides dirt.
I like contrast: I like the white border better when the screen is displaying something dark and the gray border better when the screen is displaying something primarily light in color. At first that made it seem impossible to pick. Luckily, I wanted a 32GB version and, right now, it only comes in gray.
I have the graphite (its not gray) and it doesnt look "cheap" at all. It looks like a nice tablet. I have never unserstood this whole "cheap look and feel"business some reviewers are citing. I prefer a softer feeling case than the heavy rock hard iPad. Im looking for a tablet i hold in my hands, not a cheese slicer.
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Once and for all: casing is NOT plastic, it's polycarbonate ! This mat is used in air- and spacecraft building, is extremely light, durable and FLEXIBLE. and gives (at least me) a better haptic feeling ( I hated the brick-like feeling of my wife's iPad and now she loves the feeling of her N10.1 more too)
Depending on the type of coulouring some types could get yellowish under strong UV-radiation but who leaves a Note10.1 for days and weeks in flashing sunlight ?
The entire front is sealed by gorilla-glass so no way to get dirty or scratched (which makes cleaning insuff)
My SGSIII is in white ( I had no choice since 32GB had priority) and I had no choice with my Note10.1 here in Austria which is available only in white and unfortunately only 16 GB.
But they fit together nicely, my SGSIII and Note10.1 and do not look girlish at all. BTW : the only colour I could consider as somehow " girlish " would be pink ............:laugh:
The funny thing is that most people will put their SGN in a case anyway so the color doesnt really matter anyway. I have my white SGS2 in a black case lined with black felt and the white back stained a grayish color - probably from the heat touching the felt.
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Received my grey GN10.1 today, Love it so far and nice surprise to find a usb adapter in the box.
It looks great, prefer it over the white.
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I read a review from a major online publication which said the Galaxy Note 10.1 felt very cheap as if it would break in half in your hands.
Seriously, what was he smoking? My SGN101 doesn't flex or creak or feel even remotely cheap. It is light but you would have to be the damned incredible hulk to break it in half with your bare hands. I guess he prefers the iPad3 which can double as a cheese slicer in a pinch?
Sometimes you gotta wonder.
P.S., His overall thoughts on the Note were thumbs down mainly because you could get a higher res screen at the same price point. The fact that the S-Pen completely transforms this from a toy to a daily use tool was completely lost on him apparently.
The review was basically: "It feels cheap, flimsy and the screen sucks. Oh yeah, it has this pen thingy but I doubt anyone will use that..."
You can always tell an iPad fanboy from a mile away.
mitchellvii said:
I read a review from a major online publication which said the Galaxy Note 10.1 felt very cheap as if it would break in half in your hands.
Seriously, what was he smoking? My SGN101 doesn't flex or creak or feel even remotely cheap. It is light but you would have to be the damned incredible hulk to break it in half with your bare hands. I guess he prefers the iPad3 which can double as a cheese slicer in a pinch?
Sometimes you gotta wonder.
P.S., His overall thoughts on the Note were thumbs down mainly because you could get a higher res screen at the same price point. The fact that the S-Pen completely transforms this from a toy to a daily use tool was completely lost on him apparently.
The review was basically: "It feels cheap, flimsy and the screen sucks. Oh yeah, it has this pen thingy but I doubt anyone will use that..."
You can always tell an iPad fanboy from a mile away.
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This seems to be the overall case with reviewers on the Note 10.1 -- the usefulness of the s-pen is lost, because apparently, the iPad has made it such that tablets are not tools, they are consumption-only devices and all must be judged on that criteria alone (hence, why the screen res is far more important to these people than how well the s-pen works).
My ONLY complaint about the build of the Note would be in how slippery the plastic/casing is! =P Without a case on it yet, I worry that I'm going to have butterfingers one day and drop the damn thing. I need to get a case, pronto.
My Note doesn't feel cheap at all, either -- nor does it flex any or creak when you try to flex it. The overall build quality is perfectly fine. Somehow I think reviewers were looking for a reason to trash the Note, or they are just looking at it all wrong. I can't decide which. All I know is... apparently, they don't know what they're missing. And to that, I say, too bad for them! I'll get over my not-so-nice relationship with touchwiz (and really, with ICS and the ability to disable system bloat -- you can hamstring touchwiz anyways!).
I ordered the white version. Goes along with my white iPad 3.
I live in Hawaii and avoid dark colors when possible because of the sun.
Aloha.. Al
First I got the white one, did like it-matched my white SGS3(didn't like the blue one), but had to exchange it due a faulty speaker and got the gray one instead and like it better. Looks classy. But should I start to hate color, I can always buy a book cover for it if they become available sometime soon(december 2013 maybe)
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White is definitely the way to go.
i got the grey, but i think the white would look better. that tacky plastic chrome stands out to much on the grey. but some may like that look. i think i'll take some paint to it later.
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Once and for all: casing is NOT plastic, it's polycarbonate ! :
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So. Black or white?

Hey guys,
Not trolling here, as I'm betting this topic has been beaten to death 6 pages down the forum, but it still puzzles me greatly.
Black or white?
To my eye, black is more sleek and serious, white (silver) is more fancy. How are your experiences in terms of build quality of both? Is it true that black smudges with fingerprints easily, and how view-able are they? Scratch/chip wise, how do both phones behave?
Any honest opinion, I would kill for. Thanks for your time lads.
Think of it like a car. White cars you have a tough time see scratches, but you can tell when it's dirty quicker. Black is the opposite.
i started off determined i wanted black, as I've been using a white SGS3 and I hate the white look in general, but I went to the store to see what it was like in person and it was nothing like I imagined. The black is very matte and not a deep black like i expected. The white (actually silver) on the other hand looks much better in person IMHO.
All in all, you really need to see the product yourself to decide. My Best Buy had both on display for me to check out. As someone who enjoyed the iphone 5 in black, the htc one's black model does not resemble it much at all and ends up looking a little bit cheaper to me. I'm going to end up getting the silver model.
silver color is good...
the metal underneath both finishes is silver. if you nick the black finish you will see silver. if you nick the silver finish, you will see more silver. which situation is more noticeable?
personally i believe a) if you could somehow keep your phone from getting dinged, black looks cool (even if it is more of a charcoal gray and not exactly black) and b) putting a great-looking and -feeling phone in a case is a waste of good design unless you expect to drop your phone at some point and/or care about resale value. (and besides if you have a case on your phone, the case obscures much of the phone's original finish anyway.)
because i am a) pretty sure my phone will experience a little wear and tear and yet b) i would prefer to use it without a case, i am guessing silver will make me happier in the long run even if black seems slightly more appealing now. and i mean *slightly* : honestly , both look good.
oh and it's not clear if the developer edition will ever come in black. HTC is saying no for now. not sure what to expect later on though.
black one gonna give lots of residual + finger prints in future usage. U will notice it really much, but if you going to get the case doesn't matter, silver looks more stylish and appealing high end device in your hand.
I have the black One and I am very happy about it. Had it 10 days now and only one tiny noticeable scratch at the top edge. Very very small one and easily covered by a black marker.
I have to day, I don't regret getting the black at all, it's so cool and stylish IMHO. It does attract more fingerprints but wipe it wit.your cloth easily clean it, I was a bit worried but not anymore since I.actually got the phone.
Of course, I don't abuse my phone, but don't avoid using it, it's always naked in my.pocket alone.
Oh, the back is quite durable I dropped it from knee high and.it landed on the back on wood floor, not a single mark.
Silver, ive had black phones all my life, its time for a change
i have a black car too..
I went for Silver too, never been a big fan of black phones. Or white ones, for that matter! really like the brown Galaxy S3 my girlfriend uses, and my old Desire HD had a bit do a brownish tint to it. Only had my silver One for a couple of hours so far, but it's stunning - very happy with it and it frames the display nicely. one day when we have true edge-to-edge displays then black would look amazing, but until then I think I'd prefer a silver, grey or brown.
flip a coin, heads white, tails black... but honestly if you flip the coin you will realize what color you want while the coin is spinning in mid air.
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flip a coin, heads white, tails black... but honestly if you flip the coin you will realize what color you want while the coin is spinning in mid air.
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Or confuse yourself even more that's what happened to me when I was deciding... I took the black simply because another colleague in my company got a silver and I wanted to be different! It turns out to be a good choice.
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once you go black you can't go back.
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once you go black you can't go back.
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I actually had chance to go back, switch to a silver One while I was still in the first 7 days after received the phone feared it may chip. But I stayed because my normal usage will not worsen the casing,
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I would like to hear comments from people who saw both phones in person.
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once you go black you can't go back.
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Michael Jackson said it don't matter if you're black or white.
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White vs. Black

Hey guys, I am struggling to decide on which color to import. I have traditionally always had black phones, but the white body in screenshots at least looks really good.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages to going white vs. black with the Z3c?
I've always had black phones too. I bought a used white moto x a couple months back. I love it more and more every day. I definitely getting the white z3c. The black one just looks boring.
I went for the white one. Have had several black phones and wanted a change. Would have done the red / orange model but the black bezel looks tacky to me.
I did white too. Should shoe fewer fingerprints than black.
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I went for Black - looks more professional. I like keeping my phones in cases anyway though
I went for black, never had a white phone, although I do have a niggling feeling perhaps I should have tried white, it does look good.
I ordered the white one. I changed it to the red one awhile later. I saw a video of the black one and it looks really classy to me so I changed my order to black :laugh:
I originally wanted the mandarin red, then saw some videos of the mint green and thought that would be really cool, but unfortunately, the green won't be available unlocked for some time yet. After hearing more testimonials about the red and how brilliant it was, I'm convinced it's the right choice. Basically, I wanted anything other than black and white because as safe, classy, and sleek as those choices are, I find them to be rather bland. If I had to choose though, I'd go with white, only because most of my devices have always been black and I wanted something different.
I had a Z1c in black for quite sometimes and bought my brother the Z1c in white and gotta say the white does looks really good. But currently can not really say much about the z3c as it is not available yet in Australia. The best way would have to go and look for yourself which one would suit your taste better. But i would say the white looks good on picture. The only that might be a concern that is the seal around the screen is white as well, just do not know would it be stain over time
Kev1000000 said:
Hey guys, I am struggling to decide on which color to import. I have traditionally always had black phones, but the white body in screenshots at least looks really good.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages to going white vs. black with the Z3c?
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TBH I don't get your question at all, since it's purely opinion based.
If there would be a technical difference based on the color, most people would get the color that had the technical upper hand.
You don't ask your friends either if you should have a blonde/brunette girlfriend/boyfriend, since it's all just based on taste.:angel:
You are absolutely right but you have to understand that we are all really excited about this phone and we just discuss all kinds of bul**** about it until the delivery agent rings the doorbell and leaves the white box in our hands...
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confused i am using the hox white, and looks really cool. Perhaps i might try the black this time, It will also match with my sony xb90ex earphones
I prefer black because I don't like how the sensor cutout, speaker, and camera lens standout on white.
If I could get black front and white back like my Dev moto x, that would be awesome. I guess I can still do that with a white skin for the back.
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TBH I don't get your question at all, since it's purely opinion based.
If there would be a technical difference based on the color, most people would get the color that had the technical upper hand.
You don't ask your friends either if you should have a blonde/brunette girlfriend/boyfriend, since it's all just based on taste.:angel:
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Not necessarily. White will show less fingerprints, but might discolor over time. There are a few objective traits each color exhibit, and since I feel torn between the two aesthetically, I wanted to discuss some objective reasons one color might benefit over the other.
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Not necessarily. White will show less fingerprints, but might discolor over time. There are a few objective traits each color exhibit, and since I feel torn between the two aesthetically, I wanted to discuss some objective reasons one color might benefit over the other.
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The white is covered in glass on both sides so why would it discolor?
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The white is covered in glass on both sides so why would it discolor?
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I think the plastic edges might discolor.
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I think the plastic edges might discolor.
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it won`t.
At least it didn`t on my white Z.
I think another disadvantage of a white one would be the white front panel making the display appear darker, I think in sunny weather the white could actually "blind" you a little, making the screen a tad more difficult to read.
I've occasionally had overheating problems with sunlight coming in through a car window. White might be helpful.
Take green
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Which color black or platinum?

Guys which color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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Guys which you color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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I'm not sure you are going to get a conclusive answer here.
Personally I went for the Platinum. I don't use a case and thought the platinum/silver would hold up better over time, also all of my phones have been black so I thought I would have a change this time. I'm very happy with my decision, although I would say the black probably looks nicer when it's clean.
The only real way you are going to be able to make a decision though is by going to a store and looking at both.
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The paint on the aluminum on the black one also chips so have that in mind. I've had both colors. First a platinum and now a black one. It's hard to pick a favorite but black just "always works". Though the silver front can reflect light pretty nicely at times.
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The paint on the aluminum on the black one also chips so have that in mind. I've had both colors. First a platinum and now a black one. It's hard to pick a favorite but black just "always works". Though the silver front can reflect light pretty nicely at times.
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Actually I am planning to use this phone without case. How is the grip? What do u mean by chips?
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I'm not sure you are going to get a conclusive answer here.
Personally I went for the Platinum. I don't use a case and thought the platinum/silver would hold up better over time, also all of my phones have been black so I thought I would have a change this time. I'm very happy with my decision, although I would say the black probably looks nicer when it's clean.
The only real way you are going to be able to make a decision though is by going to a store and looking at both.
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Unfortunately I don't have time to go to store. I will get this phone maybe tomorrow itself.
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Honest9 said:
Actually I am planning to use this phone without case. How is the grip? What do u mean by chips?
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The grip is just fine! Feels good in the hand. Though the back is a smudge magnet and feels greecy. Going to Dbrand mine.
The black paint on the aluminum will go off if you hit the sides of the aluminum. Making silver spots on the black paint. In a while it could get potentially ugly and look like wear and tear.
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dannejanne said:
The grip is just fine! Feels good in the hand. Though the back is a smudge magnet and feels greecy. Going to Dbrand mine.
The black paint on the aluminum will go off if you hit the sides of the aluminum. Making silver spots on the black paint. In a while it could get potentially ugly and look like wear and tear.
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Thanks! Platinum seems best bet. I won't be using skin or case.
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I think all manufacturer should add black front only. Other colors like white, silver or gold effect the viewing experience and looks bad. My HTC 10 topaz gold was having white front bezels with similar black borders around screen, so I added black color orzly tempered glass instead of white one to make it look black lol it works
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I was not a fan of the platinum until I saw it for real. I wanted it when I saw it but it turned out I could only get black anyway. I am glad I did. The all-black front looks better to me and I like the darker coating on the aluminum edge too. Of course the platinum back looks better and there is no coating on the aluminum to wear off. To me the decider there is which part of the phone I will be looking at 99% of the time. But for others the decider will be which part of the phone OTHER people will be looking at.
Ultimately I'd say you wouldn't regret either though so I wouldn't agonize over it too much.
I wanted white, but it turns out that the white one is gold/pinkish so I took a look at the grey and the black one... The grey "looks" cheaper than the black one imo, but that might not be important to you.
I really like white phones because I have sweaty hands and I leave a lot of smudges on black phones. You can't tell on white ones.
The main reason I went with the black is because there is a black border around the screen... its very obvious on the white and grey phones but on the black one its invisible! It would have annoyed the living hell out of me...
I'd suggest you go look at all 3 variants in person and decide there... I was really close to purchasing the girly white one online, hopefully i didn't.
Thanks! guys for all your input. I am really loving G6 community. Good phone, good people
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My wife & I each got a new G6. She went with platinum and I with black so we could easily tell whose phone was whose... And then she went out & got a "cute" (read obnoxious) case so it didn't matter anyway.
I am using titanium/silver variant, and its dam good
Hey buddy, its been a while i am using LG g6 silver, The problem u r talking about the border, i never notice it on a normal usage, I just notice when I read any article stating this issue and then my eyes intentionally focus on black border, Silver looks really classy and I recommend it.
But if u like black and the only reason it is a fingerprint magnet, then u can buy cover or dbrand cover for ur LG g6, which will look awesome on black lg g6. And anyways the drop test isn't so impressive as u must have seen on youtube. You won't keep your phone without cover anyway.
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Guys which color would you recommend. Both color has one advantage and one disadvantage like: Black color G6 is fingerprint magnet but front is more immersive with hidden black border. Platinum color has black thin border around screen. However back is less prone to smudges.
I wanna know how is the look and feel. Is there is any difference. I didn't find any topic related to color so made one:silly:
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Double thought about the color here too...
I wanted to buy the platinum one at first, but the thing is that my carrier only have black one. So after a few articles and YouTube videos, it turns out black is also a good deal, in some segments maybe even better then platinum? I'll just have to take care of the back (skin or cover), right?
clearly a personal choice
I saw that video also, black is a finger print magnet, wanted platinum anyway, so that's what I got. Happy with it.
One thing additionally though, the question about 'how it feels', some say 'good size' etc, I agree, except one thing, this phone is slick as snot. Slickest damn phone I've ever had. You really want to use a deliberate grip, it will surprise with how slippery it can be.
Love it though, awesome phone
I too wanted a platinum, but was not in stock. Ended up getting the blue one with the black front, best of all worlds I'd say!
Black is always the best
Black LG G6 looks stunning... It is better to when compared to platinum
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djapeman said:
Double thought about the color here too...
I wanted to buy the platinum one at first, but the thing is that my carrier only have black one. So after a few articles and YouTube videos, it turns out black is also a good deal, in some segments maybe even better then platinum? I'll just have to take care of the back (skin or cover), right?
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Black LG G6 looks stunning... Go for black color.. you will love it
Yup, went for the black... It does look awesome!
Bought one of each, gave my wife the choice of which one she wanted. She chose the platinum. Now I'm kind of wishing I hadn't offered her the choice. The black looks like any other phone; the platinum looks rich and classy.
I’ve just ordered the black. Look forward to receiving it tomorrow
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