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Awesome job, S7 Edge! It was a 3.5 year run.
Note 10+ ==>
Note 10+ ==>
I can't see not using a case if the camera is flat with the back of the phone. Need a recessed camera. That would be really cool. And make the phone shell itself out of case materials instead of metal and glass.Here's a sneak peek at some phones that feature ugly cutouts for the selfie camera.
Here's Oppo's tech with a camera under a full OLED display. Also, the rear-facing camera has no bump; a big for those that don't use cases.
From a value standpoint I think the Pixel a models are the way to go. It's a half a year behind the full version, and they don't take shortcuts on things that would impact the majority of users. I'm sure the 3a, which I highly recommend, is pretty cheap now. The 4a drops soon.Where are we at phone cycle wise?
My 2 year old Pixel 2 is having some minor issues, mostly annoyances, but I'm thinking about upgrading. I would go with a Pixel 4 XL except that from what I've read a lot of people have had bad experiences with the 4?
What should I be looking at based on where we are in the cycles? Never been a Samsung fan. Battery, processing speed for normal day to day apps, and camera all important to me.
As of last week the 3a was on sale for $50 off and included a $100 gift card to Best Buy (B&H photo had a similar deal). 4a is rumored to be announced soon with late May availability.From a value standpoint I think the Pixel a models are the way to go. It's a half a year behind the full version, and they don't take shortcuts on things that would impact the majority of users. I'm sure the 3a, which I highly recommend, is pretty cheap now. The 4a drops soon.
https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/google/150519-google-pixel-4a-release-date-rumours-specs-details
I'm a guy that has paid top dollar for a phone, and would if there wasn't a comparable option. It's like half the price of the regular one and does everything most users would need it for comparably. Too good of a value to sleep on imo. Google lost money with me coming out with this thing.As of last week the 3a was on sale for $50 off and included a $100 gift card to Best Buy (B&H photo had a similar deal). 4a is rumored to be announced soon with late May availability.
Can you unpack this a bit?I've read a lot of people have had bad experiences with the 4?
Same.Flip Z has my eye.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNCuEYF5uKkHas anyone actually used one of these?....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQxQb-0sOBY
.... I'm starting to see more reviews of these and think that they are a GREAT idea. Now that mobile devices are getting AnTuTu scores in the ~500+ range it makes all the sense in the world to pay for a single, powerful, mobile device that runs all the (relatively) cheap screens in your life. One of the great things about this thing is the entire body under the keyboard can just be battery and I love the fact you can charge your mobile device while using it. I am leaning toward purchasing an ipad pro and using these two devices together would be a pretty powerful dual screen setup that was very mobile.
They need this type of setup on all televisions as well. I have ZERO interest in a $20 roku dongle built into my next television. I would much, much rather just have a holster port where I could quick charge my phone on the back of the television and use the processing power of my phone to turn my television into a large screen 8k resolution computer. Television companies need to convince people to go out and upgrade their perfectly good televisions and this would be a convincing argument to me.
Very interestinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNCuEYF5uKk
Still very impressed with this, although I hate all the glare on that screen.
Needs to be under $200 and have enough juice to recharge my phone twice, but when that happens I think the chromebook just died. For that matter all low end laptops in general. Makes a ton of sense for families, school/library settings, etc.
So we can finally quit hearing the term "notchless"?Xiaomi filed a patent application for an under the screen camera. Finally.
This was teased at a tech show last year, but hopefully we'll see this in production for consumers soon. I probably won't be getting a Xiaomi, but there will be plenty of copy cats that will make this feature more common.
I prefer the teardrop to the ugly hole punch and ridiculous pill shaped cutout (who told the flagship companies that these were improvements?). As someone that rarely uses the selfie camera and face ID unlock, I was also willing to go with a motorized pop-up camera route.They have had "teardrop" notches for years now. <shrug> They take up so little screen real estate, and usually just a tiny percentage of the notification bar, anyway I don't understand why this "innovation" is so sought after. But I also don't understand why so many people think having the thumb security under the screen is so much better than simply having it on the back of the device. Neither of these will factor into any phone I buy in the future.
Now when they have a tri-fold phone that is more thin than the Samsung Fold 2.... then I'll be listening. A true tablet experience that I can fold and carry around in my pocket is very compelling for me. Probably won't buy the overpriced Samsung version of whatever that is but Xiaomi, One Plus, Umidigi, et all...... my credit card is waiting to pull the trigger on that device.
I had an og pixel and only switched when my battery died. I got a 3xl and my daughter has a 3aI need a recommendation on a new Android phone. I typically want to use a phone at least 3 years (crazy, I know ...) I am more interested in call quality, reliability, ease of use, than camera, screen, etc. I am looking at the Pixel 4 and the Galaxy S10 phones. I'm not going to be watching video on this thing (maybe rarely) - is there any reason to jump into the 5G?
Consumer Reports is kind of down on the Pixels, but most everyone else is high on them.
TIA FBG android dudes
Depends on your market, but I would say "NO". It sounds like you won't be streaming at 4k anyway.is there any reason to jump into the 5G?
The 4a is going to be 350.... Totally worth it imoDepends on your market, but I would say "NO". It sounds like you won't be streaming at 4k anyway.
If the camera isn't a huge concern then I wouldn't consider a Pixel or a Samsung.
I am firmly in the camp it's best to buy a $100-$150 phone with the latest most secure operating system every year instead of EVER paying upwards of $500 for a phone(even if the plan was to hold onto it for several years).
Who is your current carrier? Or a list of carriers that you would consider using.
We are using Google Fi and it works fine for us. The problem is that my teenage son is deadset on needing an iphone. US Cellular is running a special in which we can switch and get a new phone credit if we do a 30 month plan. I don't mind that, since US Cellular has great service in our area. The monthly cost for an unlimited plan would be about the same as Fi. They have an incentive now that gives a $23 credit per month per line on a new phone for 30 months. That gives him a "free" iPhone 11, which is what he wants. The Pixel 4 would be $3 per month and the Galaxy S10 would be $1.65 per month.Depends on your market, but I would say "NO". It sounds like you won't be streaming at 4k anyway.
If the camera isn't a huge concern then I wouldn't consider a Pixel or a Samsung.
I am firmly in the camp it's best to buy a $100-$150 phone with the latest most secure operating system every year instead of EVER paying upwards of $500 for a phone(even if the plan was to hold onto it for several years).
Who is your current carrier? Or a list of carriers that you would consider using.
Well, I don't have a teenage son but if I did the life lesson of "free" anything may be more important than whatever phone you end up using.That gives him a "free" iPhone 11, which is what he wants.
I had an og pixel and only switched when my battery died. I got a 3xl and my daughter has a 3a
I like them
Wife and I have pixel 3xl, sons have pixel 3s and have very good luck. Coworkers have the pixel 4 and have had problems with them and I have read some issues with different things in the pixel 4. We are a google family so will probably be staying with the 3s until we absolutely have to change and hopefully by then there is something different.I need a recommendation on a new Android phone. I typically want to use a phone at least 3 years (crazy, I know ...) I am more interested in call quality, reliability, ease of use, than camera, screen, etc. I am looking at the Pixel 4 and the Galaxy S10 phones. I'm not going to be watching video on this thing (maybe rarely) - is there any reason to jump into the 5G?
Consumer Reports is kind of down on the Pixels, but most everyone else is high on them.
TIA FBG android dudes
Thinking of getting one of those. How's it been treating you?Awesome job, S7 Edge! It was a 3.5 year run.
Note 10+ ==>
They also reported that a pixel 5 should be coming in the fall with best in class camera. Probably $700. The 4a May or JuneI've been in the market for a mid-range (~$500) flagship killer. I'd love to pull the trigger on a Realme X2pro, Redmi K30pro, or X50. But I don't ever know of the device will come without Google Play and/or a US charger cuz the sellers on AliExpress don't communicate properly. So I'm pretty sure I'm picking up a OnePlus 7T 8/256gb as soon it drops towards $500.
I'd like to have a Snapdragon 865, but don't need 5G. I'll miss the headphone jack and wireless charging though.
Sure does. What's different about it's features?Punxsutawney Phil said:The new Google photo looks like a fan.
Missed this earlier.Thinking of getting one of those. How's it been treating you?
I'm still using an original Nexus 6. 5 years... I'm well past due for a new phone.
I dunno. I'd still take the Redmi Note 8 Pro at 2/3rd the price.KiddLattimer said:The new Pixel 4A looks like an amazing deal for $349
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-4a-review
Pixels typically have had a smaller battery. I've had the OG XL and now a 3XL and have never had much of a battery issue. My OG made it 2 years or so into it after normal wear and tear and my own poor charging habits but i could still get through the day. My 3XL is still running great. From everything I've read, since the OS is so lean and doesn't have any bloatware they can efficiently "skimp" on battery size even if that makes spec people flip outI dunno. I'd still take the Redmi Note 8 Pro at 2/3rd the price.
The two things the 4a has going for it is all the bands of 4G and the Bluetooth 5.1 instead of 5.0 because I use Bluetooth every day. It also has "QZSS" gps... but I'm not sure useful that is. Generally I just look for GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo and both have all three of those. I guess the killer app is the OS being updated frequently, but with a pristine battery only having 3140mAh I would worry that the battery would fall below 3000 so soon from normal daily use that I'd be looking to replace it before that was a huge benefit. But battery life is a huge deal for me.
I love my phone, but I have not been happy with my 3XL battery at all. My wife has a 3a and hers is so much better. I imagine the 4a with a less battery hungry processor will probably have decent battery life. I would have definitely considered a 4a down the road if it had wireless charging as someone mentioned earlier. It is so nice to just be able to set your phone down on your bedside and have it charge overnight as opposed to fiddling with cords.Pixels typically have had a smaller battery. I've had the OG XL and now a 3XL and have never had much of a battery issue. My OG made it 2 years or so into it after normal wear and tear and my own poor charging habits but i could still get through the day. My 3XL is still running great. From everything I've read, since the OS is so lean and doesn't have any bloatware they can efficiently "skimp" on battery size even if that makes spec people flip out
My OG pixel did have battery issues but after about 2.5 years. It would only get about 3-4 hours on a charge. But I agree with you. Love them. The funny part, the only reason I ended up with a pixel was after the note 7 explosion issues lolPixels typically have had a smaller battery. I've had the OG XL and now a 3XL and have never had much of a battery issue. My OG made it 2 years or so into it after normal wear and tear and my own poor charging habits but i could still get through the day. My 3XL is still running great. From everything I've read, since the OS is so lean and doesn't have any bloatware they can efficiently "skimp" on battery size even if that makes spec people flip out
interest: piquedIt sounds like the Pixel 5 is targeted to a non-flagship price point (and will almost certainly have wireless charging). Also I hear it's going to ditch facial unlock and go back to a fingerprint reader. It's like they read my mind. Barring some huge gaffe, I'm in for that.
Seems like the smaller and weaker screen would offset the battery size, no?but with a pristine battery only having 3140mAh I would worry that the battery would fall below 3000 so soon from normal daily use that I'd be looking to replace it before that was a huge benefit. But battery life is a huge deal for me.
I have always had good luck with Bangood.com so I would purchase from them even when they aren't always the cheapest option.....Seems like the smaller and weaker screen would offset the battery size, no?
Oh, BTW, where are you getting the Redmi from? I tried to get my hands on a K30 Pro a while back and couldn't find a reputable retailer to ship to the U.S. with the correct charger.