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What's the best Android phone?
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roflwaffles
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I meant I wanted the device to have the option to toggle OK Google off and on in the power saving settings, which it currently does not have the capability to do so. It can toggle other power saving options such as background apps, AOD, screen resolution, etc but not OK Google.
mavericktopgun
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Transistor
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mavericktopgun
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If you want the best phone. S8(+). It's futuristic and just amazing.
The Faceless Master
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Pixel 2 and 2 XL reviewThe best Android phone you can buy
Before that the Wirecutter's comparison right before Pixel 2 came out: "We spend dozens of hours each year testing the latest Android smartphones in everyday use, and we think the Google Pixel is the best Android phone for most people. It has the fastest performance of any Android phone weve tested, a best-in-class 12-megapixel camera, and impressive build quality. It runs Nougat 7.1 but is currently in carrier testing to run the latest OS version, Android Oreo. Its also guaranteed to get fast updates for two years.
Before that the Wirecutter's comparison right before Pixel 2 came out: "We spend dozens of hours each year testing the latest Android smartphones in everyday use, and we think the Google Pixel is the best Android phone for most people. It has the fastest performance of any Android phone weve tested, a best-in-class 12-megapixel camera, and impressive build quality. It runs Nougat 7.1 but is currently in carrier testing to run the latest OS version, Android Oreo. Its also guaranteed to get fast updates for two years.
2002whitegt
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Loving my new LG V30+.
They'll have to pry my 3.5mm jack out of my cold dead hands.
128gb on board storage and a 200gb sd card should be enough for my CD rips and FLACs.
Wanted the pixel for stock android, but a sd card slot and a headphone jack with a great dac/amp combo sold me on it. The camera is nice too.
They'll have to pry my 3.5mm jack out of my cold dead hands.
128gb on board storage and a 200gb sd card should be enough for my CD rips and FLACs.
Wanted the pixel for stock android, but a sd card slot and a headphone jack with a great dac/amp combo sold me on it. The camera is nice too.
Triggerhappytel
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I have a Huawei Mate 9, as of about 6 weeks ago and I really like it. Really nice design, powerful & fast, and much cheaper than comparative handsets from more well-known brands, at least here in the west.
Although your best bet for the highest-end hardware is probably one of the most modern Samsung flagship devices. The Galaxy 8 or Note 8, I guess. Or maybe a Sony handset, but I don't know if they're still competing in that side of the market.
I had a Motorola G4 and really liked it for the most part, but after about 8 months it started getting screen burn-in. It might not have been a high-end handset but I don't expect hardware from a prominent brand like that to crap out so quickly.
Although your best bet for the highest-end hardware is probably one of the most modern Samsung flagship devices. The Galaxy 8 or Note 8, I guess. Or maybe a Sony handset, but I don't know if they're still competing in that side of the market.
I had a Motorola G4 and really liked it for the most part, but after about 8 months it started getting screen burn-in. It might not have been a high-end handset but I don't expect hardware from a prominent brand like that to crap out so quickly.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
S8+ is still the best top end value buy due to it being 6 months old now so pricing has dropped and the Note 8 hitting the market.
The Note 8, V30, and Pixel XL2 are all great and arguably better than the S8+, but not at the value you can find the S8+ at currently.
The Note 8, V30, and Pixel XL2 are all great and arguably better than the S8+, but not at the value you can find the S8+ at currently.
chromhound
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The S8+ is one sexy phone but hard to handle.
Best phone i have used (from an ex apple user)
Best phone i have used (from an ex apple user)
Transistor
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Because his question negated his requirements. The consensus for reviews is the best android phones don't have headphone jacks anymore.
hullostranger
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Would also recommend the Nokia 8. Moved from a S6 to a Nokia 5 myself and barring some slowdowns due to the lower end Snapdragon 430 chipset, absolutely no complaints. Great battery life as well. Planning to upgrade to the Nokia 9 next year for sure.
That's not the consensus at all. S8 arguably is the best out right now, it just has everything. LG G6/V30 is cool too but have a worse front camera. I don't use that but quite a lot of people use it.
Pixel didn't even have waterproofing.
Transistor
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That's bullshit. Maybe for the thread title, but for the OP itself the question is "What's the best android phone WITH a headphone jack and PREFERABLY with an SD slot". Besides, so many amazing reviewed Android phones still have headphone jacks. The OP5 is a perfect example.
Fuck, now I want one
S8 (or 8+). Samsung have a lot of software features that are significantly better than stock/Google Android now (reachability, Knox privacy for secure photo storage, better backup, better laid out stock contacts app, more reliable texting app), so having "stock" Android is really not a benefit.
If there are things you don't like they can be changed, the hardware is still top of the class, and you can buy it pretty cheaply. The battery is great, it looks fantastic, it has an SD card and a headphone slot, and no ugly camera bump.
If there are things you don't like they can be changed, the hardware is still top of the class, and you can buy it pretty cheaply. The battery is great, it looks fantastic, it has an SD card and a headphone slot, and no ugly camera bump.
maximum360
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I'm loving my V30.
Expandable storage
Great screen
Headphone jack with quad DAC [audio is impressive on this thing]
Excellent camera with almost too many camera options and widescreen secondary lens
maximum360
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Oddly it seems the issue is mostly with the Pixel 2 XL as LG also manufactures the screen for the V30 without any noticeable issues. It's like all the bad batches went towards the Pixel 2 XL. Why would LG do such a thing? :]
What kind of pretentious nonsense is this?? It's like the idea of context doesn't exist on NeoGAF.
I'm thinking its due to sRGB being enabled by default. When I turn on the option on my Pixel XL, the screen gets really washed out.
Azwethinkweiz
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That's incorrect. Head over to the LG v30 subreddit and there are tons of people complaining about the screen.
I have one and there is very noticeable banding and discoloration at the bottom right corner.
Honestly it would be by far the best phone I've ever owned if I wasn't so disappointed in the screen.
I've owned a Xperia Z3 Compact so I would care. The camera on my S7 edge has spoiled me. At the same time I can see what you're saying because obviously the Sony camera would have improved by this time. It's just that the S7 is really really good and reviewers have suggested that Sony still struggles with low light performance.
It's very likely that I consider Sony again once they update their design and if they can get more serious about their camera vs Google, Apple, and Samsung.
I'd say Google Pixel or Google Pixel XL 2, but considering you want a headphone jack the Pixel XL 2 isn't an option.
I'd avoid Samsung in general, despite how good their hardware is the software experience isn't great. I know TouchWiz has improved a lot since the early days, if you're asking the best Android experience, it's stock Android.
I'd avoid Samsung in general, despite how good their hardware is the software experience isn't great. I know TouchWiz has improved a lot since the early days, if you're asking the best Android experience, it's stock Android.
Hashmal_Bringer_of_Order
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Galaxy S8 is by far the best. Pick the one of the 3 you like best (s8/s8+/note8)
The Faceless Master
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citation needed.
the last review i looked at said skip the Pixel 2 because no expandable storage, no headphone jack, no wireless charging and only IP67
Guess I'll wait for this to replace my OPO. Finally.
Edit:
When is the 5T being announced and released?
Edit 2: Ah, November. Hopefully I can have it in my hands by beginning of December.
whatsinaname
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While stock android has been great for me for 4+ years, I don't think it is worth $849. If I am paying that much for a phone, I am expecting something really unique or competing with top of the line HW.
Transistor
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If it's anything like they did with the 5, they'll have a "pre-purchase" program for early adopters to get theirs shortly after it's announced.
I'm really hoping for an IP certification on the 5T. It's the only thing I wish my OP5 had.
Earthanoid
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IMO it is hard to go wrong these days if you're buying a flagship phone. They're all pretty good and the specs are all comparable. The different skins/launchers used to suck but they're all pretty good now and/or have been toned down considerably. Although I strongly prefer stock Android so if I really needed a phone with a headphone jack I'd get a Pixel XL (not the 2).
Maybe, but the last three phones I've had (Pixel XL, Moto X Pure, Moto X) had excellent battery life. If OK Google drains the battery, which it presumably does, it uses so little power you're not going to notice it.
Maybe, but the last three phones I've had (Pixel XL, Moto X Pure, Moto X) had excellent battery life. If OK Google drains the battery, which it presumably does, it uses so little power you're not going to notice it.
Mentioning stock Android for the reason for getting Pixel phones automatically earns you a L.
Having access to more software updates compared to other phones is a plus, but matters less these days. Like what incredible feature is still missing now that notifications have pretty much been perfected? Nougat itself right now is very good.
The number one reason for the Pixel 2 are it's stengths: great peformance, top of the line camera, and dual speakers.
For me the Android competition is too strong too drop that kind of money on a Pixel 2. We have relatively cheap, reliable Micro SD cards that are fast enough for 4k recording...
128GB of expandable storage for around $40....
I'd consider a Panda XL 2 at $600 probably.
Having access to more software updates compared to other phones is a plus, but matters less these days. Like what incredible feature is still missing now that notifications have pretty much been perfected? Nougat itself right now is very good.
The number one reason for the Pixel 2 are it's stengths: great peformance, top of the line camera, and dual speakers.
For me the Android competition is too strong too drop that kind of money on a Pixel 2. We have relatively cheap, reliable Micro SD cards that are fast enough for 4k recording...
128GB of expandable storage for around $40....
I'd consider a Panda XL 2 at $600 probably.
maximum360
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I guess I lucked out. I haven't noticed any banding or screen discoloration on my device. One thing I did notice though on the V30 is the autobacklight's tendency to go take the backlight down to zero in a dark environment which is normally fine but not so great when watching a video. It would be great if there was some way to have more control over the backlight auto settings to prevent it from being as aggressive.
Ignatz Mouse
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Related question-- what improvements to the S8 are there over the S7?
I love my S7 but the battery is getting feeble and I have burn-in. It's well over a year old and I may make the jump for the holidays.
I love my S7 but the battery is getting feeble and I have burn-in. It's well over a year old and I may make the jump for the holidays.
