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I'm looking to get one of these majestic beasts for its USB 3.0 port to test with PC VR with the increased transfer rates. How does its variant of the snapdragon 800 hold up in the modern day and age? Would you say it's comparable to a snapdragon 615//415/808? Also with camera quality. It doesn't have to be much better than "pretty good"
After having the Note 7 for almost 2 months, I don't miss it one bit. I had to give it up of course so I just went back to my Note 3. With root I am completely satisfied and was never that impressed with the 7 other than the camera. The speeds honestly weren't that much different IMO.
I rolled back to the note 3. This phone was the last Note for Sprint that could use data and cellular service at the same time.
Holding Up Great!
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with Assistant working.
On T-Mobile. Giving my S6 away as a Xmas present.
It's a pain in the ass to have the lte radio stick on note 7 6.0.1 mm ports, but if you're lucky that it does, it's great.
Unfortunately, the usb 3.0 support varies on the rom. The note 7 ports do NOT have 3.0 support. The rest, I'm not sure. Samsung had the pleasure to leave the note 3 with lp 5.0..
I don't use the camera often, but I tested it at a concert last month to record video and impressed my apple-fanboy brother with the quality.
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I rolled back to the note 3. This phone was the last Note for Sprint that could use data and cellular service at the same time.
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I learned that one the hard way after falling for the old upgrade deal with the note 5 while on a sales call following my gps and it stopped updating and I missed my exit. Note 3 is the last good note with all the features that a power user could want besides another gig or so of RAM I suppose. External charger and spare batteries are still faster than any quick charging too. Ended up giving the note 5 upgrade to mom after a week or two. It was nice to have my IR blaster universal remote, sd card and usb 3.0 back. I can't stand the direction samsung went after the note 3. Unknowingly giving up simutaneous voice and data on Sprint was the biggest deal breaker of all. A sealed glass back is just dumb and more breakable...plastic construction was always better with weight and durability. Could care less if the fake chrome bling gets scratched or plastic marred as long as it holds up like it has all these years.
I have to say I love my note 3. I've dropped it I don't know how many times. Sometimes while standing, I'll go to put it in my pocket and it'll slip and hit the concrete. Screen fine, chrome siding dinged. I have a s7 edge that was in a case, fell from half the height my note 3 did, hit my rubber shoe. Screen cracked, rear glass plate cracked. Thought these had a higher version of gorilla glass. Obviously they don't or gorilla glass isn't what it used to be.
I've had my note 3 since release almost. I'm looking at getting it replaced under Sprint claim. Wonder if they still have note 3's because I don't want anything newer.
I can't believe Samsung hasn't gone back to this device and build up from it. All note devices after the 3 have sucked in one way or the other. Good going Samsung, instead of moving forward, you're moving backwards.
The Note 3 is still great in 2017. It's not my daily driver but my mom's. Still excellent battery, fast & smooth, and the battery can be replaced later.
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im on the note 5 right now and pretty pissed that for exactly 1 year there has been only 1 rom called moar. There are 1 or 2 more, but no where as good as moar and im pissed for the lack of development. Fast charge is great, wish note 3 would have same feature, but the unaccesable battery in the note 5 had the glass screen ripped and crushed to replace battery. Been only a year but i tested the battery and it dropped to 2300 mah out of 3000 and took longer to fast charge and discharged faster than normal. And i didnt want the note 5 either but i got it for a dollar from samsclub black friday deal. I wasnt happy at all when the note 5 came out due to simple fact it was designed and had the exact same hardware as s6. same camera, same chips, same resoulution etc. Im using the note 3 as an pad now, and it was very sad there was a note 3 marshmellow rom before moar updated to marshmellow. And same problem right now, moar fell behined 6 to 8 firmware updates, the last update took 4 months before it was every 2 weeks. I downloaded the dark horse rom and boy am i rejocying, its a lot like my note 5.
Hey i have a 64gb redmi note 4 so it has multiple dead pixels of different colors all around the screen.I checked two other redmi note 4 and they didnt have any dead pixels.Will the service center replace the lcd under warranty?
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Hey i have a 64gb redmi note 4 so it has multiple dead pixels of different colors all around the screen.I checked two other redmi note 4 and they didnt have any dead pixels.Will the service center replace the lcd under warranty?
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Yep. They'll, at free of cost! :good:
Hello. Sorry for your device. Could you post an image of the bad display part? Thanks.
You cant really see it in a picture but i can see the dots while using some apps its really annoying and on a dark image there are many of them
I also got a faulty phone with dead pixels all over the screen than i got a replacement from flipkart which also had a faulty display with a big white spot in the middle of the screen but than i got it replaced by service centre free of cost. But one thing i can tell is that many redmi note 4 phones have the same dead pixels problem as i have seen many people with faulty screen around me. Xiaomi is not having tight quality control.
Hmm.. Let me tell you my story and what I came up with after a small research.
So I had got my Note 4 (4/64GB Variant) in February this year. Right after a week or two, I noticed some stuck pixels. Initially they were just one or two, but then they started expanding and scattered all over the screen. I can't even tell you how ugly the screen had started to look, it had more than around 50 stuck pixels all over the screen.?? It broke my heart and I desperately wanted to get a replacement. I then started to notice some of friends' Note 4 and coincidentally, they all had some one or two stuck pixels. Then I came to a conclusion that the Redmi Note 4 has a serious quality control issue with almost 85% of defective phones. Now, just a week ago, after a lot of research, I went to an authorized service center. (Thanks to Xiaomi, we now have 500 centres in India). I noticed their reactions when I disclosed my issue to them, they were quite ok with the problem and told me to wait for 2 hours. Now, from their reactions, it was 100% confirmed that its a common issue in Note 4 and many people have got a replacement.
So, without any hassle, they replaced the screen, but took 2 hours extra, but it was ok considering the usual croud at Mi service centres we see.
The replaced screen works flawlessly and the next thing I noticed that its now a Tianma display.
So, wrapping up the whole story, I'd conclude as:
1. The Note 4 manufactured in the Indian factories use a defective NT335 display and has issues with 85% of their production.
2. The service centres always have the stock of only and only Tianma displays.
3. You can get the screen replaced quite easily as its a very very common issue with the Note 4. Just remember to carry a copy of your invoice to claim warranty.
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3. You can get the screen replaced quite easily as its a very very common issue with the Note 4. Just remember to carry a copy of your invoice to claim warranty.
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i used a redmi note 4 with tianma display it had that text blur issue on scroll. I want the display model which came with the phone. The other redmi note 4 that is in my house has the same model display as mine and has been around for a while now and has no dead pixles while mine has had them since the beginning. I was really shocked after seeing this.In february when i got a chance to use a note 4 i noticed stuck /dead pixels on it so i thought its a issue with all but seeing newer phones with fine display is really shocking for me
I found a Metro PCS K20 Plus scattered in pieces down by the river one morning last summer. The screen had a million cracks, and it was just in terrible condition. I found the battery 25 feet or so from the phone... anyway, I put it all back together, and amazingly it worked, AND it was network unlocked! My phone had just been lost/stolen, so it was a welcome find. It's a snappy phone, more responsive than my BLADE Z MAX or Sensa LTE and the battery lasts forever. So I've wanted to get a new screen for it, but for the longest time they were around $60. Some were cheaper but with no frame and why glue a new screen to a busted up ... well, rest of the phone? But I was at Best Buy recently and I noticed that the Simple Mobile LG Grace looked a lot like the K20 Plus. After watching some repair videos of both phones I realized they were identical in design, except for silver highlights - not gold, and the LG Grace has less RAM & ROM, and weaker camera (but all these things can be swapped from the K20). So I went ahead and bought the LG Grace for $49.99, swapped out the motherboard, fingerprint sensor and camera and my now my K20 is brand new again! Also, a brand new higher capacity battery (2800 mAh instead of 2700 mAh). 100% working. So if you've got a busted screen, just buy an Lg Grace. It's the same amount as a new screen, plus you'll get a new body and free higher capacity battery. Took about an hour and very simple. Hope this helps someone out.
Thanks for posting your findings. I'm sure this will be handy for some. I have 2 of these that I passed down to my daughters and they are banged up as a result. I "upgraded" to the Stylo 4 but since the bootloader is completely locked up, I want my beloved K20 back. This phone blows the Stylo out of the water 100x.
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I already have a new screen, just need another rear camera and rear speaker then I can thoroughly test these pie builds. At least Bluetooth audio still works.
Screen - $28.99 USD
Bought a few of them over the years, works well!
Hello members. Is been pass for when Google Pixel 7/7 Pro was released. New phones come out new hype, impressions. This is like every year but interesting to see how people reacts and what think. I'm maybe to old for this but for last few years I keep devices for longer time. Before Google 7 Pro, I used Note 20 Ultra. I was happy with it. But I prefer clean Android and Google features, this is why I switched to Pixel (I'll not switch and I'm not interested for longer time now). So I have questions for you. Who switched to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra from Pixel 7/7 Pro or oposite from S23 Ultra to Pixel 7 Pro think. Or switched from diferent device, brand phone.
My Pixel 7 Pro has some sort of motherboard or power issue that keeps frying screens. I am on my second Pixel 7 Pro screen replacement and the third is starting to show similar pulsing of brightness and flickering symptoms. I have an S23 Ultra on order for pick up on Friday at my local Best Buy and I can't wait.
I also can't wait to have a modem that's actually worth a damn and more than 24 hours of battery life when I don't use my phone heavily.
I changed my pixel 7 pro for the ultra and I got it yesterday. The pixel 7 pro is a good phone for regular use with a great camera, it's snappy and very fluid and some decent performance while gaming. Battery wasn't that solid. I used it for the past three months since it came out. Since receiving my ultra S23 i can say just WOW. This device is a beast. Camera zoom is incredible even tho the colors are saturated that can be fixed after with may photo app, even Googles own photo app with just auto fix can do the trick. Battery wise it's a tank and the feel of the device is heavy compared to the pixel 7 pro but feel and solid. Software wise is like pixel os or stock android on steroids i really like the widget stacking and other minor things. From the time I got till today I can say that so far it's a Greta super snappy very good camera dm battery beast device. Definitely an upgrade from the pixel 7 pro. Once you change most things to Google like keyboard and all the other things you won't really miss the other device. I would rate it a 9.5/10 and the pixel 7 pro 8/10
Just a quick screen shot of the battery life with just one cycle. That's with one hour of video call, toms of video and web browser, VPN and not battery optimization just plain stock.
I own Pixel 7 Pro. Now waiting for my S23 Ultra to arrived on 24th February.
Am not switching tho. I gonna retire my Aquos R6.
Plan to use my S23 Ultra in stock configuration, locked bootloader, no root. I just gonna debloat using Brevent, blocking ads using private DNS, and managing permissions & net acess using AppOps & Netguard. I still hate Samsung for all features that got nerfed/disabled once you unlock your bootloader. But then, nowadays, it's hard to find brand who release decent phone with 1TB configuration (Apple OS sucks, Xperia price isn't worth it's features & specs. There's Nubia, but it lean heavily towards gamer's need while i prefer a better camera)
So, Pixel 7 Pro for all the mods. And S23 Ultra for Banking (zero headache without root) & Multimedia center.
A bit off topic but I switched from the P6P Google to the S23 U. I say wow about performance Camera and overall the S Pen and so on. Yes the switch was a good choice for me
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My Pixel 7 Pro has some sort of motherboard or power issue that keeps frying screens. I am on my second Pixel 7 Pro screen replacement and the third is starting to show similar pulsing of brightness and flickering symptoms. I have an S23 Ultra on order for pick up on Friday at my local Best Buy and I can't wait.
I also can't wait to have a modem that's actually worth a damn and more than 24 hours of battery life when I don't use my phone heavily.
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Interesting. Just dropped my P7P off at ubreakifix for same issue. they told me they have been seeing lots of this. also happened to order an S23U right after. I will still keep the P7P for my daily though, assuming it stays functioning.
Not really switching as I'm doing like others here have mentioned. I have a green S23 Ultra due to arrive sometime early this week (whenever UPS updates the "label created" status. Should be a fun phone.
Nothing wrong with my Pixel 7 Pro. Probably the one of these least problematic phones I've owned and ranks up there with the Pixel 2xl and the Nexus 5 as my fav Google phones.
Anyhow, I'm using the P7P to have fun with Android 14 DP and betas. Will swap back and forth between it and the S23 Ultra until I swap the P7P for the Pixel Fold or P8P.
Though the Ultra will be the primary, nothing was wrong with the Pixel 7 Pro. I just like have the latest and greatest.
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Interesting. Just dropped my P7P off at ubreakifix for same issue. they told me they have been seeing lots of this. also happened to order an S23U right after. I will still keep the P7P for my daily though, assuming it stays functioning.
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It's gotta be a motherboard or power delivery issue that's shorting the display and slowly killing it because I baby my phones and yet I'm not too sure my screen is going to last until Friday and I just got it like 2 weeks ago. They replaced my first one with a second one and it started acting up two days later. Replaced that one and it's lasted a few weeks but uhh... how many replacements am I going to have to get? Google doesn't have a lemon policy where they say they'll replace the device after so many fails at repairing it but uBreakiFix is going to object for sure because the second screen they replaced was with their own warranty for the repair, not Google footing the bill, as they assumed they just gave me a bad screen and it took me two days to notice.
If you check this thread, you and I are far from alone.
Well that's fun... My screen is defective
Started noticing the other night that when I was on certain sites that I would get streaks down the screen. They moved with the text on the screen and it was worse with white backgrounds. Now when my screen goes on or off, the edges flash green...
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It's gotta be a motherboard or power delivery issue that's shorting the display and slowly killing it because I baby my phones and yet I'm not too sure my screen is going to last until Friday and I just got it like 2 weeks ago. They replaced my first one with a second one and it started acting up two days later. Replaced that one and it's lasted a few weeks but uhh... how many replacements am I going to have to get? Google doesn't have a lemon policy where they say they'll replace the device after so many fails at repairing it but uBreakiFix is going to object for sure because the second screen they replaced was with their own warranty for the repair, not Google footing the bill, as they assumed they just gave me a bad screen and it took me two days to notice.
If you check this thread, you and I are far from alone.
Well that's fun... My screen is defective
Started noticing the other night that when I was on certain sites that I would get streaks down the screen. They moved with the text on the screen and it was worse with white backgrounds. Now when my screen goes on or off, the edges flash green...
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well he did say he was seeing it a lot. I kind of doubted him, but not so sure now. Im not in a large metro area and pixels arent very popular so if its in large numbers its pretty bad. I went rounds with them trying to get the to just replace the phone as they had done for me in the past, though to be honest I have rarely had any problem, but they were having none of it this time. mine was acting up, lasted about a week when I first noticed and contacted google, then yesterday it went kaput, and took it in. They didnt have a screen, but should be done by tuesday. well see how long it lasts I guess.
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It's gotta be a motherboard or power delivery issue that's shorting the display and slowly killing it because I baby my phones and yet I'm not too sure my screen is going to last until Friday and I just got it like 2 weeks ago. They replaced my first one with a second one and it started acting up two days later. Replaced that one and it's lasted a few weeks but uhh... how many replacements am I going to have to get? Google doesn't have a lemon policy where they say they'll replace the device after so many fails at repairing it but uBreakiFix is going to object for sure because the second screen they replaced was with their own warranty for the repair, not Google footing the bill, as they assumed they just gave me a bad screen and it took me two days to notice.
If you check this thread, you and I are far from alone.
Well that's fun... My screen is defective
Started noticing the other night that when I was on certain sites that I would get streaks down the screen. They moved with the text on the screen and it was worse with white backgrounds. Now when my screen goes on or off, the edges flash green...
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Probably the displays. Since implementation of variable refresh rate displays the failure rate seems to have escalated across the board.
Maybe badly coded firmware blowing out drivers in your case. Maybe a design or manufacturing flaw or a hot spot in the phone burning out the drivers. Google should owe up to it instead of whistling through their graveyard.
This is one of the reasons I didn't upgrade from the N10+. I also leave the firmware alone as it runs flawlessly as is. Well over 8k hours on this display, still perfect.
Lots of issues with the Samsung variable refresh rate displays on all their latter flagship models. Also a fair amount of display issues on their early fixed rate AMOLEDs. Whether they are user, hardware, firmware or induced by a combination of factors is unknown. As is the mean display lifetimes of various models. Display roulette
It should also be noted that OLEDs and AMOLEDs displays are completely incompatible with water. How well the OLEDs are or aren't encapsulated effects their lifespan and failure rate. Keep phones away from water and avoid water exposure regardless of the ip rating. High G loading from impacts or direct impacts can damage them; always use a good case. Battery swelling from a failure is another way they can be damaged. Overheating from direct sunlight exposure.
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Probably the displays. Since implementation of variable refresh rate displays the failure rate seems to have escalated across the board.
Maybe badly coded firmware blowing out drivers in your case. Maybe a design or manufacturing flaw or a hot spot in the phone burning out the drivers. Google should owe up to it instead of whistling through their graveyard.
This is one of the reasons I didn't upgrade from the N10+. I also leave the firmware alone as it runs flawlessly as is. Well over 8k hours on this display, still perfect.
Lots of issues with the Samsung variable refresh rate displays on all their latter flagship models. Also a fair amount of display issues on their early fixed rate AMOLEDs. Whether they are user, hardware, firmware or induced by a combination of factors is unknown. As is the mean display lifetimes of various models. Display roulette
It should also be noted that OLEDs and AMOLEDs displays are completely incompatible with water. How well the OLEDs are or aren't encapsulated effects their lifespan and failure rate. Keep phones away from water and avoid water exposure regardless of the ip rating. High G loading from impacts or direct impacts can damage them; always use a good case. Battery swelling from a failure is another way they can be damaged. Overheating from direct sunlight exposure.
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I've had no issues with any other OLED panel going all the way back to my S-AMOLED Samsung Captivate (first generation Galaxy S for AT&T). That means... Captivate, S3, S4, Note5, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Pixel 3 XL, OnePlus 9... Probably missing one or two in there. I turn off variable refresh because it annoys me so that theoretically should make my display less prone to failure but here we are. I mean the Pixel came out in October... Those other devices were kept a year give or take (12 Pro Max was two years old before I traded it for the Pixel 7 Pro).
I've never even had OLED burn in because I don't use auto brightness, I manually adjust. I take pretty good care of my phones.
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I've had no issues with any other OLED panel going all the way back to my S-AMOLED Samsung Captivate (first generation Galaxy S for AT&T). That means... Captivate, S3, S4, Note5, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Pixel 3 XL, OnePlus 9... Probably missing one or two in there. I turn off variable refresh because it annoys me so that theoretically should make my display less prone to failure but here we are. I mean the Pixel came out in October... Those other devices were kept a year give or take (12 Pro Max was two years old before I traded it for the Pixel 7 Pro).
I've never even had OLED burn in because I don't use auto brightness, I manually adjust. I take pretty good care of my phones.
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OP seems to have a good display track record. iPhones I don't really track at all. I track Samsung's now as a matter of morbid curiosity as their flagships continue disappoint me. The N9 was ok but under powered. Samsung has always been hit or miss. Expandable storage would at least show up after being skipped for one generation. I always blew off models without it for the last 7 years... that will not change. As far as tech support Samsung's is poor. A true pain to deal with.
I have 2 N10+'S, my first AMOLED displays, zero issues. I always use manual brightness control and rarely go beyond 50% and then measured in seconds rather then minutes. Always use dark mode as well with no status bar icons.
Some user's insist on running brightness at or near 100% even indoors. Some don't use cases or use ones with inadequate protection.
What could go wrong?
I love Samsung S22/23 Ultra design. By far most beautiful phone design. But I'd say Google Pixel 7/7 Pro is so damn beautiful and original. Something different from other devices. If you put on the desk with iPhone, Samsung it will looks amazing. I'm happy with Google Pixel 7 Pro and it just works. Yes some will say performance isn't good as Samsung, iPhone or other. I don't care about it, but I really enjoy Pixel features. Samsung has best spam call blocking (Hiya), but Screen call is so well done I use most every time if unknown number calling. Did anyone looked how much system takes of storage out of the box. Interesting 65Gb. It is too much. Google use about 16Gb. Not the best but 4 times less. After all I'm too old for switching devices every year or more then once per year. So I'll use Pixel 7 Pro two or three years.
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They don't actually. Every single one of their devices going back to at least the 8 Pro has numerous reports of green lines in the screen *and* OnePlus claiming it was dropped and refusing to fix it despite no other obvious damage to the device.
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Samsung has always been hit or miss
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The S23U looks way more hit than anything to come before it in many years. I'm genuinely excited to get this phone.
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Expandable storage
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This is never coming back to flagships. I guess you're stuck with your Note for the foreseeable future.
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Some user's insist on running brightness at or near 100% even indoors.
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I use mine around 10-30% most of the time. I don't abuse my displays.
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They don't actually. Every single one of their devices going back to at least the 8 Pro has numerous reports of green lines in the screen *and* OnePlus claiming it was dropped and refusing to fix it despite no other obvious damage to the device.
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I was only following more recent OP models. Not too intently though...
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The S23U looks way more hit than anything to come before it in many years. I'm genuinely excited to get this phone.
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A slight upgrade over the S22U. Same clunky, heavy design with plenty of room for expandable storage. Samsung has failed to bring any real innovation for years now, just adding teasers.
They did considerably clean up the S23U chassis internally though. Much cleaner, too bad it's offset by other poor design choices.
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This is never coming back to flagships. I guess you're stuck with your Note for the foreseeable future.
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That's what Google wants. However eventually if they don't rock it, somebody will. Samsung's flagship phones sales are suffering. Alienating their flagship power users isn't helping their cause.
My expected service life for my N10+'s is 3+ more years. No sweat as they continue to fullfill their mission and save me time and money. My 4G data plan is grandfathered and with 5G being used more now my bandwidth has increased. Cheap, battery friendly and more than enough bandwidth.
The N10+ is just a better balanced phone with a better form factor and display/bezel ratios than any of its successors. It has a better matched performance to available heat sink ratio and the same, often better battery life while weighing 30gms less. Samsung has failed to make their newer flagships effectively more efficient and just keeps slamming in bigger batteries to compensate. Unfortunately the heat sinking area/capacity hasn't increase to keep up with the higher thermal loads. Google Android has damaged functionality and efficiency with its scoped storage... no such thing on Android 9 and 10. By using the N10+'s I avoid the more undesirable Android versions simply by not upgrading/updating. Security simply isn't an issue in actual usage.
Such is the curse of Samsung's ineptness. As a pragmatist I didn't hesitate in exploiting this opportunity by buying a second new discounted N10+... and denting Samsung's pride futher. A stone cold pleasure. It may not be a good plan for some users but it serves me well. If I had to buy a flagship today it still be a new N10+ snap running on Q. Path of least resistance/maximum reward.
I have both. S23 Ultra is great, but Pixel 7 Pro is my daily driver. Photos are amazing.
Not happy that the firmware for the Ultra is over 10 GBs now to flash files. Compared with Googles 2 GB Files.
So I have pixel 7 pro and was thing to switch to U23 ultra, I was leave Samsung 7 years ago when was last note 4 so is little long time.
Right now not sur ei still have mixed feelings.
Pixel has smaller screen zoom about 10%-15% smaller also letter is well.
That big screen and waste it with bigger letters and icons.
Also I can't change samsung pass to Google password manager.
Display on pixel on my eyes looks more luxury then Samsung. But that is just my feeling.
Yes few thing what is issue on pixel there on U23U is work fabulous.
Big plus is battery pixel 7 pro I got around 8h+ on display U23U looks come around 12h+ that I'm impressed.
Also I love it quick setting widgets in pixel and looks without root is not possible to install on Samsung.
So yes also I love design S23U normal corner not kurve to much and spen Thst amazing plus.
So in my case not sure yet if will replace pixel 7 pro or not. All have pro and cons
I switched but I'm a little torn. I love all the little things the Pixel does right. The call screening, voice recognition, lack of bloat....but I needy screen mirroring, texts on my motorcycle (that the pixel never got right) and superior multitasking. I must say the battery life is on another level too but I was fine with it on the pixel. The cameras were fine too.
I switched from 7 Pro because this phone doesn't work in most of the World. In country I stay the most, it didn't have 5G, VoLTE and VoWiFi.
How is the Pixel 6 these days? I heard that it was very buggy for a while there. Is it any better?
Besides software experience, how does it hold up with drops?
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PS: Get protection if you are accident-prone. Don't be like me; broke the second display on my Pixel 5a within 2 or 4 months. Since the warranty won't cover it due to a drop, and I can't justify replacing it given it's track record with small drops, I'm now in the market for a phone.
P6 is made of glass. It's terrible One needs to buy a bumper asap.
But all other is quite well. I have used it for over half a year without re-flashing the custom ROM. It's the first my device with stock rom
I've had my Pixel 6 for about a year. Always stock, with an auto OTA to Android 13, with 2 auto security updates (the latest being this May of 2023). Battery life, camera (it was system updated too), are really good. It's been dropped a few times inside the house, and I accidentally dropped it on the sidewalk a week ago. Everything still works fine, no breakage. Spigen cover. Glass screen protector. It's a reliable and very satisfactory daily driver. I recommend staying stock.
Great one, I strongly recommend factory reset if upgrading Android, for example A12 to A13, A13 to A14... Or when flashing a beta, after that and a week the phone will be working at it's max (adaptive battery)
And Spigen Rugged Armor, that thing is nuclear proof, not a single phone broken, one of my phones fell down stairs hitting all of them and bouncing for about twenty meters, only little scratches and almost unnoticeable body damage
Btw check the 7a, here in Spain I can find it online at almost the same price (40€ diff)
Or refurbished Pixel 6 Pro with warranty at the same price in great condition, good luck!
It's pretty great now with the new features of ai coming with mods and dialer features . Pixel 7 is better if U want face unlock. I want pixel 7 lol but will maybe get a 8 when it comes out these ai features are great.
WARNING! Read this before your initial upgrade to Android 13!https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-your-initial-upgrade-to-android-13.4482089/
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It's pretty great now with the new features of ai coming with mods and dialer features . Pixel 7 is better if U want face unlock. I want pixel 7 lol but will maybe get a 8 when it comes out these ai features are great.
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Yeah, the Pixel 6 has the new tensor chip for greatly improved voice recognition.
I like mine. Upgraded from 3XL when it broke with the black screen stuck in qualcomm recovery mode. Pretty decent upgrade, bought refurbished from ebay and spigen case from day 1. I've done the regular over the air updates and no issues.
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How is the Pixel 6 these days? I heard that it was very buggy for a while there. Is it any better?
Besides software experience, how does it hold up with drops?
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PS: Get protection if you are accident-prone. Don't be like me; broke the second display on my Pixel 5a within 2 or 4 months. Since the warranty won't cover it due to a drop, and I can't justify replacing it given it's track record with small drops, I'm now in the market for a phone.
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I wouldn't buy it this late in the game: get the 7 instead. A few improvements over the 6. Many deals abound.