....is it worth $849 though? Mind you, I'm buying as well but you're demanding sky high prices with middling components. Maybe you're ok with that though.
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WhiskerFrisker
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Syphon Filter
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Looking into getting a new phone. I am looking at the samsung galaxy s7. I don't know much about phones so can anyone help me? Currently I have a family plan with others with t-mobile and my phone is a samsung galaxy s5. Do I just buy the hardware or what? Anything else I should know? What about sim card,etc?
Prototype Viktor
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If the phone was questionable already then obviously a non-top-tier screen would probably disqualify it.
But considering the screen is the weakest link in a well-rounded phone with many flagship qualities, and it's not even bad (just not the best), then yes of course it's worth a flagship price.
well they're not wrong are they
crashnburn
Member
Chances of Pixel squeeze function being customized to turn on flashlight....?
I love my Moto chop to flashlight. Really like having a quick gesture for that.
I love my Moto chop to flashlight. Really like having a quick gesture for that.
BoboBrazil
Member
Well at least I got my pixel 2 XL case today even if my phone doesn't ship for a week.
BoboBrazil
Member
Mine should be here tomorrow
Lucky. I'm hoping mine ships early if there were alot of failed credit cards for orders maybe they will move my phone up.
MisterRoboto
Member
I like the chop too, even if it takes a few tries sometimes. Sadly, no re-mapping for the squeeze at the moment. I do think
hope
Jazzy Network
Member
I'd say 0 outside of third party apps.
Rodney McKay
Member
One of my favorite little things about Moto phones, wish it was in more Android phones since it's such a good idea.
Unfortunately it's countered for me since my Z Play doesn't have a notification LED, which has been a chore to get used to coming off of my S7. I think there's a way to use the charging light as a notification LED, but I'd need to root it and I don't really want to.
Crimson_Gold
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I'm calling my delivery service to see if I can pick it up tonight. Fingers crossed
BoboBrazil
Member
Yep. Really the best use for squeeze is flashlight after using a u11.
Zombie James
Banned
Fuck Pentile, seriously. I was almost going to pull the trigger on a Tab S2 until I found this out. Once was enough with that pile of garbage.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
If you have a high res screen you won't really notice.
It's an issue on cheap 1080p displays cause you're functionally getting something closer to 720p in real world view.
On all of the high end displays that are 1440p and such from Samsung and LG you won't notice.
Even on a bigger tablet screen you should be fine.
Zombie James
Banned
What kind of PPI would I need to not notice it? The 8" Tab S2 has a PPI of 320.
Actually at this point I'd probably just run official software with Magisk root for adaway.
BoboBrazil
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500+
BoboBrazil
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Android 8.1 developer preview coming within the next few weeks. The .1 builds always fix the jank with the .0 builds.
The Faceless Master
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that should already be enough from tablet viewing distance.
LyleLanley
Banned
I'm looking to replace my Android phone, would I be better off going for the Galaxy s8+ or a Pixel 2 XL? Along those lines is there a phone with a better screen than the Galaxy? Also, is the Galaxy the same device regardless of where it is purchased? I thought I remember the Asian versions in previous years had different processors or something along those lines.
LyleLanley
Banned
Are one of those better than the other?
Rewrite
Not as deep as he thinks
I believe the reason they use the snapdragon chips in the US is due to the LTE bands they support. Usually the Exynos chip get better battery life and performance. Here's an article explaining the differences:
https://www.anandtech.com/show/11540/samsung-galaxy-s8-exynos-versus-snapdragon/6
Got my Honor 6X and I'm quite satisfied with it. Not really into customization or anything, but I feel like the Huawei OS is very serviceable as it is. Phone can lag a bit sometime when opening the camera,, but that's the only issue for me. Phone camera is more than ok for the price I think (quite shit with low light, but what's new?)
LyleLanley
Banned
Interesting. Any thoughts on if the Galaxy S8 has the best screen of any Android phones or is there another device I should be considering? I'm currently thinking about cancelling my Pixel 2 Xl order and going with the Galaxy.
Souldriver
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The gesture to boot flashlight or camera are a solution to problems I never knew I had. I just it on a daily basis, it's crazy.
I wish other manufacturers made these kinds of options standard. So practical.
sleverfunk
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I need to buy a phone as early as saturday. I can finally say goodbye to my garbage Oppo F3.
I'm choosing between the Mate 10 Lite/Nova 2i or Moto G5S Plus. Roughly same price of $300. Both have dual cams but I don't really take a lot of pics. The Moto is good, stock android but that bezel and there's no physical store here in my place.
I'm leaning on the Mate 10 Lite/Nova 2i
I'm choosing between the Mate 10 Lite/Nova 2i or Moto G5S Plus. Roughly same price of $300. Both have dual cams but I don't really take a lot of pics. The Moto is good, stock android but that bezel and there's no physical store here in my place.
I'm leaning on the Mate 10 Lite/Nova 2i
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
This.
And for the record I was one of the OGs that preferred LCD for a while over AMOLED in this thread cause the pentile was annoying AF.
With crazy high res screens though it's a non issue and AMOLED especially from Samsung is top tier.
whatsinaname
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These Google Assistant changes are pissing me off. I can't seem to swipe away news cards any more? All the cards I am more interested in are now at the bottom or hidden away in the drawer icon on the top right somewhere?
A bit of a tangnet, but I had never checked the lyrics of this song before:
Aren't I radiant? More bright than anyone else, completely,
Aren't I radiant? More than the light that anyone else emits
Aren't I intense? Nothing else can even compare
Shining like sunshineYour eyes might just be blinded by my intense clarity
Those shadowy pupils might just be opened wide
I'm a girl who shines on her own,
Just bling like silver & gold
(AMOLED) Vivid like rainbow
AMOLED, AMOLE-MOLE-MOLE,
AMOLED I'm so pretty
AMOLED, AMOLE-MOLE-MOLE, A-MO-MO-A-A-AMOLED
AMOLED, AMOLED, A-A-A-AMOLED / I'm so fly, boy
AMOLED, AMOLED, A-A-A-AMOLED /
Let's roll, Play ball!
It's hysterical.
We need more of these phone release cheesy music videos.
Aren't I radiant? More bright than anyone else, completely,
Aren't I radiant? More than the light that anyone else emits
Aren't I intense? Nothing else can even compare
Shining like sunshineYour eyes might just be blinded by my intense clarity
Those shadowy pupils might just be opened wide
I'm a girl who shines on her own,
Just bling like silver & gold
(AMOLED) Vivid like rainbow
AMOLED, AMOLE-MOLE-MOLE,
AMOLED I'm so pretty
AMOLED, AMOLE-MOLE-MOLE, A-MO-MO-A-A-AMOLED
AMOLED, AMOLED, A-A-A-AMOLED / I'm so fly, boy
AMOLED, AMOLED, A-A-A-AMOLED /
Let's roll, Play ball!
It's hysterical.
We need more of these phone release cheesy music videos.
The craziest thing is that this song is now almost ten years old.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Note 8
That being said it's gonna be priced high like the Pixel 2 XL since they are newer phones.
You can get a pretty good deal on an S8/+ right now. The Note 8 is better, but there pretty similar other than the S Pen.
LyleLanley
Banned
I ended up getting the S8+. This is a secondary phone and I'm probably never going to use the pen features so it seemed to make more sense.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Welcome to the fold brother!
Jazzy Network
Member
Moto X4 scheduled to be released Oct 26 on Amazon. 329 for the ad version.
Rice-Eater
Member
The U11+ looks pretty interesting to me. But why do I get the feeling they're going to aim for a 800+ price point? It'd be nice if they kept it at $650 and just drop the price of the regular U11, but I don't see that happening.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's their Note 8 or V30 as you will.
I guess Android companies are finding they need two flagships a year as sales start to lag after the Spring frenzy. Plus it gives them multiple flagship devices to market into the holiday season.
The Faceless Master
Member
i want an Axon M
too bad it won't work on CDMA
too bad it won't work on CDMA
But why.gif