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[Admiral Woofington]

All you have to do Google is to keep the aux port. Then it's already better than the S8 assuming the rumors are true.

 

[Qvoth]

hope google's copying xiaomi mix's design this time instead of iphone

 

[Whompa02]

I read this as "waterboarding" and got really confused.

 

[soundahfekz]

If true we'll see but im pretty comfy with this 7+ right now after being on Android for so long. Google needs to knock pixel 2 out of the park. Waterproof, stereo speakers, same or better battery life without the janky battery issues that plagued 6p later in its life

 

[SpecX]

Add in micro SD support and match the Note 7 features and I'll be there day 1. Pull off the same bs as the current Pixel and forget it.

 

[Slayven]

Honestly at this point water proofing should be standard on any high end phone

 

[Drifters]

Have a 6P, wife's 5X just bootlooped the other day and got her a Pixel; She loves it! Love the feel of the phone but I'm not giving up on my 6P yet. Pixel 2 will be interesting since I'm guessing HTC gets the nod again. With the advent of the system storage via micro sd, would love them introduce the sim/ micro sd tray on all Pixel products going forward.

 

[thespot84]

there is no such thing as water'proofing' for these phones. There are specs they must meet to get designated with different ratings of water 'resistance', and the specs have to do with the pressure of water, think rain/puddles vs a hose, and the angle of incidence. The pixel already meets a basic spec, if you put it in a puddle of water it'll be fine, however they didn't reach for the higher spec that specifies higher angles and more pressure/immersion, but only for 30 minutes or so. (http://www.dsmt.com/resources/ip-rating-chart/) The pixel is certified ip53, vs the s7's ip 68.

Dspite the ratings, as an owner the existing level of water resistance is perfectly adequate. Sure it'd be nice to get to that higher spec, but it's a marginal gain for what is otherwise already an excellent phone. Even with the lower current rating it handles water fine for most situations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=108&v=ObhMgCT-Rzw

 

[Jzero]

Google isn't going to make mid tier phones anymore
Deal with it

I don't have to deal with shit!

 

[Maintenance]

As long as the headpbone jack is there I don't give a fuck.

 

[ThatGayWolf]

I care about this, that was the main reason I picked an S7 edge over the pixel when I had to trade in my Note 7.

 

[highrider]

If it comes with waterproofing and front facing speakers, I will buy it day one.

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[shira]

Headphone jack and I guess I gotta buy

 

[highrider]

there is no such thing as water'proofing' for these phones. There are specs they must meet to get designated with different ratings of water 'resistance', and the specs have to do with the pressure of water, think rain/puddles vs a hose, and the angle of incidence. The pixel already meets a basic spec, if you put it in a puddle of water it'll be fine, however they didn't reach for the higher spec that specifies higher angles and more pressure/immersion, but only for 30 minutes or so. (http://www.dsmt.com/resources/ip-rating-chart/) The pixel is certified ip53, vs the s7's ip 68.

Dspite the ratings, as an owner the existing level of water resistance is perfectly adequate. Sure it'd be nice to get to that higher spec, but it's a marginal gain for what is otherwise already an excellent phone. Even with the lower current rating it handles water fine for most situations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=108&v=ObhMgCT-Rzw

If it gets damaged by water you can't return it. I don't think many people are all that worried about it, but if I'm plunking down flagship money I expect that feature.

 

[Flying Toaster]

Headphone jack and available day one to all carriers and I would be there.

 

[Zombie James]

Any rumours on when affordability is getting added?

 

[Deleted member 465307]

Any rumours on when affordability is getting added?

According to the article 9to5Google published, price might increase by $50 but a budget model is also being investigated. Their phrasing makes me wonder if the budget model, if it were to release, would release in markets like the US or exclusively be saved for "developing markets."

 

[Grimsen]

Make it a better version of the 6p and we'll talk.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

If it comes with waterproofing and front facing speakers, I will buy it day one.

Front facing speakers is a dealbreaker for me. Literally the reason why I didn't move on from my 6p--it's baffling they decided to take a step back in that regard

 

[outunderthestars]

Give me 4K on both standard and XL, I'll be happy.

Why do you need a 4K screen on a 5" device?