How many edge screens can you have on the Samsung Galaxy S9? - Samsung Galaxy S9 Questions & Answers

I might upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S9 in November and wanna know how many edge screens one can have at a time? I might consider using this. One of the reason behind the decision to upgrade to the S9 (possible, might have to get the S8) was I was considering the LG G6 but I heard about Boot Loop which occurs mainly on the G and V series and I don't fancy having no phone. Besides, Samsung has loads of features going for the S8 and S9.

gearbox162 said:
I might upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S9 in November and wanna know how many edge screens one can have at a time? I might consider using this. One of the reason behind the decision to upgrade to the S9 (possible, might have to get the S8) was I was considering the LG G6 but I heard about Boot Loop which occurs mainly on the G and V series and I don't fancy having no phone. Besides, Samsung has loads of features going for the S8 and S9.
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I use 5 but have 13 more available that it will let me choose so at least 18. It may be unlimited but I couldn't say for sure.

Tel864 said:
I use 5 but have 13 more available that it will let me choose so at least 18. It may be unlimited but I couldn't say for sure.
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Thank you dude. I want to upgrade to this beast of a phone.

gearbox162 said:
Thank you dude. I want to upgrade to this beast of a phone.
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I came from an Honor 8 and have mostly been happy with it. The curved screen has been a learning experience along with the fingerprint sensor location. I usually end up with a smudged camera lens at least 3 or times a day.

Tel864 said:
I came from an Honor 8 and have mostly been happy with it. The curved screen has been a learning experience along with the fingerprint sensor location. I usually end up with a smudged camera lens at least 3 or 4 times a day.
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Well, there must be something wrong with the fingerprint sensor's location on the S9.

gearbox162 said:
Well, there must be something wrong with the fingerprint sensor's location on the S9.
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No not really, it has a cutout that's supposed to guide your finger to the sensor but I was used to the Honor's sensor being located by itself. I tend to slide my finger over the sensor to the lens from time to time. Then when I do take the rare photo it reminds me that the lens is blurry and I may need to clean it.

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Pixel XL or keep Note 7

HAD a Note 7 which is as we all know best in class for camera, water resistance but despite being a PhoneAholic can't decide whether or not to go for Pixel XL..had every Nexus device and sometimes miss extra features that Samsung provide...but then HATE their slow firmware update schedule....decisions decisions !
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Im right there with you. Just got me replace Note and I love this phone but the promise of the bleeding edge is calling me toward the pixel xl.
My decision is going to be based on two items.
1. What's the rear glass for?
2. Is that display pressure sensitive?
My guess is the purpose of the glass is the same as the 6p....it's just to transmit the antenna signals and data and stuff. The screen being pressure sensitive was a rumor I heard a while back but nothing more since then....so my guess is it won't have it. I also heard that the fingerprint sensor was supposed to have gesture control.....but that rumor mill has been silent too.....so I'll assume it won't have that either.
The pressure sensitive display rumor is alive and well. The pixel launcher tear down shows icons with an api for what's called quick actions.
I'm hoping the rear glass is for either wireless charging or a touch panel
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jackdforme said:
The pressure sensitive display rumor is alive and well. The pixel launcher tear down shows icons with an api for what's called quick actions.
I'm hoping the rear glass is for either wireless charging or a touch panel
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I think it's just the fingerprint scanner that can detect gestures: http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...fication-shade-gesture-coming-on-new-nexuses/
Wireless charging would be great. I was really disappointed not having it in the current nexus line.
ts-apps said:
I think it's just the fingerprint scanner that can detect gestures: http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...fication-shade-gesture-coming-on-new-nexuses/
Wireless charging would be great. I was really disappointed not having it in the current nexus line.
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Still wouldn't need an entire rear glass for that.
Rear glass: wireless charging capabilities and antenna or a second display? Who knows?!
I really want to see if it can be a monocrome second display. It could be awesome. It can be used for notifications or something else!
I don't think, for now, it worth changing...
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Im right there with you. Just got me replace Note and I love this phone but the promise of the bleeding edge is calling me toward the pixel xl.
My decision is going to be based on two items.
1. What's the rear glass for?
2. Is that display pressure sensitive?
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pixel xl if you can afford it
why not glass glass is for better protection then plastic
idk
Stick with the Note 7 for a few months and then if people love the XL pick one up.
As long as the note is exynos then note all the way...not even a fair comparison.
If its a snapdragon note then pixel....thats also an easy choice.
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This lag is killing me!! Battery isn't so great either. Might have to bust a move over to the pixel. 6P was a great phone. Not a big fan of HTC thought.
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Same boat here, haven't got my Note7 yet as its backordered, I can get it for free since I'm on a corporate plan or pay for the Pixel XL, not sure if its worth it though...
nvm
No sdcard , 2.0f camera (bad lowlight performance), not water resistant...
And historically mediocre to poor build quality. Does not seem too enticing.
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If you want Project Fi then go Pixel.
If you want to flash various cool ROM's then go Pixel.
If neither, then Note 7 all the way.
I answer "yes" to both questions, so I'm very interested in the Pixel depending on how well it reviews.
CZ Eddie said:
If you want Project Fi then go Pixel.
If you want to flash various cool ROM's then go Pixel.
If neither, then Note 7 all the way.
I answer "yes" to both questions, so I'm very interested in the Pixel depending on how well it reviews.
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Do you really think the pixel xl will be community friendly? I imagine a lot of those exclusive features won't be portable over to custom Roms. Just saying. And their a lot of their optimizations also.
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Do you really think the pixel xl will be community friendly? I imagine a lot of those exclusive features won't be portable over to custom Roms. Just saying. And their a lot of their optimizations also.
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Who cares about exclusive "features". Not me anyways.
I would be shocked if there is not huge ROM development for the Pixel within just a week after the phones ship.
CZ Eddie said:
If you want Project Fi then go Pixel.
If you want to flash various cool ROM's then go Pixel.
If neither, then Note 7 all the way.
I answer "yes" to both questions, so I'm very interested in the Pixel depending on how well it reviews.
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For $1200 CAN and not offering. Sd support or 256gb of internal storage.. stereo speakers... a bigger screen than 5.5...waterproofing etc....they can keep the pixel .
They are out of their minds charging that much for so little lol...
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Love flashing Roms. And the latest software. But I don't see how this phone is just as much as an iPhone or a note 7. Should be few hundreds less in my opinion. Note 7 here I come. Maybe I'll get a cheap Nexus 5x for my flashing addiction.
Mate, even I'm keeping my Nexus 6

I got the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge but is tired of it. Should I change?

Hi
I wonder if I should sell my S7 Edge for this phone? There is much more development going on with faster updates and so on.
Do you think it's a stupid move to sell my S7 Edge and get this phone? Do this phone have any advantages over the S7 edge?
Thanks in advance
no it will be a wise move as well you could save some bucks.
One is awesome but no community for software and modding. The other is cheaper and not as good hardware wise but hey you can flash to your heart's content.
Madhawk1995 said:
One is awesome but no community for software and modding. The other is cheaper and not as good hardware wise but hey you can flash to your heart's content.
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Even better hardware wise . Only the camera is a little bit less. but not bad!
Faspaiso said:
Hi
I wonder if I should sell my S7 Edge for this phone? There is much more development going on with faster updates and so on.
Do you think it's a stupid move to sell my S7 Edge and get this phone? Do this phone have any advantages over the S7 edge?
Thanks in advance
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How much would you sell? You can trade with my op3 tho . Mine is considerably mint in condition, no scratch or whatsoever.
Yep, i get rid of my s7, didn't like the small screen and the feel of it, felt like i was holding a dense rock everytime. Also, got hot and there were no roms for it. OP3 is faster too, one downside is the OP3 doesn't have a comparable screen or camera. The screen colors and resolution are a bit better on the samsung. S7 is also waterproof.
Get a OnePlus 3 if you like tinkering with your smartphone: you'll have good times together.
Stay with S7 Edge if you're anal about display and camera.
Faspaiso said:
Hi
I wonder if I should sell my S7 Edge for this phone? There is much more development going on with faster updates and so on.
Do you think it's a stupid move to sell my S7 Edge and get this phone? Do this phone have any advantages over the S7 edge?
Thanks in advance
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S7 edge is far too superior in terms of cam and battery life. Also screen is way better. I can recommend Op3 if you are planning to buy new phone. I can't surely recommend as replacement of s7 edge. I own both phones!
Another point to add. If u are flasholic love to root and mess around with the phone then Op3 is the best choice. Lots of custom ROMs, no warranty issues if phone is rooted
Giocarro said:
Get a OnePlus 3 if you like tinkering with your smartphone: you'll have good times together.
Stay with S7 Edge if you're anal about display and camera.
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Excuse me sir, anal?
Oneplus3 has a high performance-price ratio.
Faspaiso said:
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I wonder if I should sell my S7 Edge for this phone?
There is much more development going on with faster updates and so on.
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NO ! There is a lot of dev but at the same time there are a lot of people who have issues with their phones after using those new releases
They released a Community Build 3.5.2 and told people to upgrade and try it but nobody could downgrade from that to their stock, people got stuck on 3.5.2 which was not working properly so then they had to release another build after few weeks to fix it as you can see from their official log: 'Fixed community build cannot flash back to official build issue' http://downloads.oneplus.net/devices/oneplus-3/
emptyragnarok said:
S7 edge is far too superior in terms of cam and battery life. Also screen is way better. I can recommend Op3 if you are planning to buy new phone. I can't surely recommend as replacement of s7 edge. I own both phones!
Another point to add. If u are flasholic love to root and mess around with the phone then Op3 is the best choice. Lots of custom ROMs, no warranty issues if phone is rooted
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Well S7 edge is not too superior in term of anything, camera can have slight advantage, but everyone is not a pro photographer to differentiate between the two, and it is not the main thing for most to select a phone, battery life of S7 edge is marginally better but dash charge which is 3 times faster than S7 charger, can give you 50% charge is around 15/20 minutes, which is a real edge.
Screen for both are same, one cannot differentiate which is which, if they dont tell you one is 2k and one is 1080p, its just spec.
OP3 is better looking, no screen accidental touches, no edge real estate loss, no image bending waste, 5 times smoother UI, touchwiz lag avoidance, easy to root and flash and come back to stock, CM 14 and other roms and so on.
AcidNoteZ said:
Excuse me sir, anal?
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Yes, it should mean "very picky" in a funny and informal conversation.
No offence intended, I'm read that expression a few times and thought it was widely known.
Giocarro said:
Yes, it should mean "very picky" in a funny and informal conversation.
No offence intended, I'm read that expression a few times and thought it was widely known.
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Oh okey, my bad then.
Wait for the pixel xl before you decide. If it's sux sell your s7 edge get the oneplus 3
why would you sell your S7 for OP3 - a phone that has a worse screen, battery & camera?

So are you getting it ?

Yes ? No ? And why ? :fingers-crossed:
Yes. My G5 has not survived the numerous accidents it had too well, and the OnePlus 5T is still a "budget" option when compared to the Honor and LG alternatives.
Would I be crazy to sell my s8 to get 5t
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Would I be crazy to sell my s8 to get 5t
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Nope. S8 is severely locked down from what I understand. I take software over hardware any day of the week. UNLESS it has gotten to the point where the hardware is making the software experience abysmal... rip little Droid Bionic loved ya <3
op5t is the most attractive phone on the market in 2017 even it still has huge bezels.
unfortunately, it has not wireless charging and ip68.
I'm stuck between ugly sams note8 with the best hardware and the worst software and medium hardware and one of the best software on op5t.
definitely, I want to get op5t when it will have unlocked bootloader, root, custom recovery, and custom rom.
Yes I will, if my current 5 sells (put it up for sale a couple days ago). I wouldn't mind paying the difference after selling my 5 to get that taller screen! And I'm also just the type of person who enjoys having the latest model, despite upgrades being minor
I'm buying it. I'm using a 3T now so it's a true upgrade. Bring on the custom ROMs. The 5T is an affordable alternative to the Pixel 2 XL but with better hardware.
Oneplus is known for pushing this out to developers quickly. Why you think they can Release a phone every 6 months. (I'm speculating Win Win for Consumer and developers.
I'm now debating between this phone, the V30 or the Razer Phone. Not too sure which one yet. Why is OP still using a 1080p screen though?
I have the OnePlus 5 now and just put it up for sale for 400. Hope it sells. If so I'll grab the 5T with that money. The screen and upgraded camera I will be happy with, the low light on the 5 is just garbage. Still not happy that the 5T didn't add OIS but it's I'm okay w/ the video looking a bit odd, not shakey but just odd, and would help with low light if it had OIS. But whatever! Yeah I want the upgrade.
My Moto x pure died in a crash a 2 weeks ago. Since then I hold myself on buying anything till 5t s release. Well I guess it’s the one , I’m definitely going to buy it wish it was on sale right now
Yep. Pixel 2 XL is already for sale.
x111 said:
op5t is the most attractive phone on the market in 2017 even it still has huge bezels.
unfortunately, it has not wireless charging and ip68.
I'm stuck between ugly sams note8 with the best hardware and the worst software and medium hardware and one of the best software on op5t.
definitely, I want to get op5t when it will have unlocked bootloader, root, custom recovery, and custom rom.
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TWRP is already released for the 5T, and I'm sure root will be as easy as fastboot oem unlock.
But for this post, yep I'm buying one on the 21st! I might sell my current OnePlus 5.
I'm using a Nexus 6p and can't wait till tax time cause I'm buying this bad boy...high end specs at 500$ damn Skippy son!
bullet25 said:
Why is OP still using a 1080p screen though?
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- To keep the price down
- Better performance
- Better battery life
I will not. The 5 is already a big phone. I am at my limits with reach on it. The 5t is physically taller with a taller screen. No thanks. Plus I don't buy into the no bezel gimmick. To me, it's just vanity. It adds nothing to the actual experience. It's just something you hope people notice. Look at me! No bezels! I've never once thought to myself while actually using my phone, "man these bezels are just so ugly and huge". No, I actually don't see them... at all. I'm looking at my screen, not my bezels. And I like my fp sensor on the front. I can't tell you how many times I check my phone while it's laying face up on my desk or table. I might consider it if it did something amazing that the 5 didn't, but it's literally the same phone with a stupid tall screen and apparently a worse camera.
I'm not sure. At the moment I have the OP3. I will get the HTC U11+ or the OP5t.
It's a very hard decision
No Oreo. No treble. No sale.
pychobj2001 said:
I have the OnePlus 5 now and just put it up for sale for 400. Hope it sells. If so I'll grab the 5T with that money. The screen and upgraded camera I will be happy with, the low light on the 5 is just garbage. Still not happy that the 5T didn't add OIS but it's I'm okay w/ the video looking a bit odd, not shakey but just odd, and would help with low light if it had OIS. But whatever! Yeah I want the upgrade.
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In my opinion just keep the 5, not that big difference between the two.
Mario1337 said:
I'm not sure. At the moment I have the OP3. I will get the HTC U11+ or the OP5t.
It's a very hard decision
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Hard decision??....
HTC 11+ costs almost double than OP5T....

Iphone X user, Should I Wait for Galaxy S 11 plus or Buy Galaxy Note 10 plus?

Hi,
I am on the fence on buying Galaxy Note 10 plus, as I keep reading articles about the all the new redesigned Galaxy S11 coming in just 5-6 months. Samsung Galaxy S 11 is also being named as Samsung's 'New Beginning'.
Since I am a iPhone X user, but I am ready to switch to android, mainly to Note 10 plus, because of it's gorgeous 6.8" display and S pen.
So, will Galaxy S11 get rid of the hole punch design and come with full screen display? Will it also have 90 hertz refresh rate display? Assuming it will have all these display upgrades, it will be further transferred to the Note 11.
Should I wait for another year for the Note 11 for better screen?
Really confused
Nobody knows what features S11 or the N11 will have, but they'll clearly be better. There will always be a better phone coming out down the pipe, the phone you want now will always be old news months from now. Nobody can tell you wtf makes sense or not, only you can answer that.
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I advice you to fully know and understand the s pen and all it is capable of doing, you will love it, or simply not, more to it, anyone buying a note series device should do it just because the s pen, if for the slightest reason the s pen is not that all great for you, do not buy a note series device, get a S series one
rahulits said:
Hi,
I am on the fence on buying Galaxy Note 10 plus, as I keep reading articles about the all the new redesigned Galaxy S11 coming in just 5-6 months. Samsung Galaxy S 11 is also being named as Samsung's 'New Beginning'.
Since I am a iPhone X user, but I am ready to switch to android, mainly to Note 10 plus, because of it's gorgeous 6.8" display and S pen.
So, will Galaxy S11 get rid of the hole punch design and come with full screen display? Will it also have 90 hertz refresh rate display? Assuming it will have all these display upgrades, it will be further transferred to the Note 11.
Should I wait for another year for the Note 11 for better screen?
Really confused
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I would certainly wait in your case unless your phone is just falling to pieces. From rumors I have read about they next galaxy may even have a camera that is 10xs more powerful than the current ones. If you buy now, in 5 months you will be wishing you could upgrade again. Also, fast charging graphene batteries seem to be just around the corner and could well debut on the next version of galaxy phones. IMO, its worth the wait. At the very least wait for deals during Thanksgiving weekend if you must buy current version of Note 10. In 3 months prices will be at least $200-$300 cheaper than current ones and you'll kick yourself for not having waited and seeing your phone's depreciation.
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That is true...there will always be a new phone coming in few months time. That's when I think and get confused of investing 1000$ in it or wait for a better one!
Depends on if you are wanting a new phone NOW. New tech will always come out every 6 months. Waiting due to better tech comes out... That will make you never buy a phone. I personally ordered through Samsung, joined their upgrade program, so I'll get the Note11 and basically have no change in bill. So it's not big deal.
The s-pen is incredible. I love it. I'll never buy an S-series for that reason. The Note is always a more refined S-series anyway.
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I advice you to fully know and understand the s pen and all it is capable of doing, you will love it, or simply not, more to it, anyone buying a note series device should do it just because the s pen, if for the slightest reason the s pen is not that all great for you, do not buy a note series device, get a S series one
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I like the S-pen and it's added functionality. I would like to use it and give it a try. But my main goal is the best and biggest screen.
My advice try out both the Note 10 and the SGS10 in stores. This will help you figure out, which phone is for you. As everybody I know who have a Note device never use the S-Pen at all.
If you don't need a s-pen then wait. The N10 will have an actual upgraded camera sensor.
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I like the S-pen and it's added functionality. I would like to use it and give it a try. But my main goal is the best and biggest screen.
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The Note10+ pretty much unanimously has the best screen available right now, so I say go for it! You'll fall in love with the s-pen I bet.
Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. I think I will wait for Google pixel 4 XL, iPhone XI and Mate 30pro to launch. And then take a decision.
Wait til the s12
S14+ will be better than all of those
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S14+ will be better than all of those
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Lol, he can just wait forever, you know, the next model will ALWAYS be better

Pixel 2 XL or Samsung S8+? Help me decide.

Hello guys hope you are doing well. Guys I need your help. I'm looking for phone, just for my secondary to be honest. But I'm in a difficult situation to decide between pixel 2 xl or s8+. Both are in the same price range in used markets in my country. But pixel has been my dream phone since it was released. My main consideration is the camera and display. Of course, the pixel camera is the winner, but how about the display?
How it compares to Samsung oled? Any major issues with pixel 2 display? I read that it has something called blueish color, is that true?
Is there any other problem that maybe I need to pay attention to?
Thanks...
The display seems to have two issues. The first and best known is blue shift, where turning the display at extreme angles to sight causes the screen color to take on a distinct blue hue. This particular concern, despite all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about it, is I feel overblown; all OLED screens have blue shift to a degree. The second concern is black crush, where dark gray elements of a picture are rendered as black. I personally haven't noticed this particular issue, but I'm sure it's there. I'm also sure I'm not going to worry about it.
If the screen is more important to you than the camera, get the S8 as it has the superior screen. Otherwise get the P2XL.
Everything above said is correct! However i have never looked at my display from an angle so the blue tint issue is not there for me.
Black crush and smearing is the only thing i feel an issue but thats only at very low brightness.
If you ask me go for 2xl as it is fast,fluid, has a great camera and guaranteed Android 11 update. You will love the pixel experience.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The display seems to have two issues. The first and best known is blue shift, where turning the display at extreme angles to sight causes the screen color to take on a distinct blue hue. This particular concern, despite all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about it, is I feel overblown; all OLED screens have blue shift to a degree. The second concern is black crush, where dark gray elements of a picture are rendered as black. I personally haven't noticed this particular issue, but I'm sure it's there. I'm also sure I'm not going to worry about it.
If the screen is more important to you than the camera, get the S8 as it has the superior screen. Otherwise get the P2XL.
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100rabh7791 said:
Everything above said is correct! However i have never looked at my display from an angle so the blue tint issue is not there for me.
Black crush and smearing is the only thing i feel an issue but thats only at very low brightness.
If you ask me go for 2xl as it is fast,fluid, has a great camera and guaranteed Android 11 update. You will love the pixel experience.
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Thanks for the answer. How old your phone is? And how about screen burn in? Is it something I have to worry about because the nature of OLED displays? I personally never have OLED phone so I don't know what to expect for long term usage.
muchlas46 said:
Thanks for the answer. How old your phone is? And how about screen burn in? Is it something I have to worry about because the nature of OLED displays? I personally never have OLED phone so I don't know what to expect for long term usage.
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More than a year old now. No even burn ins.
The new nav gesture are barely visible so there is nothing to worry about.
muchlas46 said:
Thanks for the answer. How old your phone is? And how about screen burn in? Is it something I have to worry about because the nature of OLED displays? I personally never have OLED phone so I don't know what to expect for long term usage.
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I just passed the 2-year mark and no burn in issues. However, I baby my devices, and burn in is a bit setting dependent. Set brightness to 100% and burn in will develop over the space of a year, as it did on my Nexus 6 when my roommate used it. I had to use an AMOLED screen fix utility to lessen the intensity of the burn in, but even today the navigation buttons of the N6 are noticeable as dark spots on a white background.
TL;DR: After two years, no issues, but burn in is something to keep an eye on.
muchlas46 said:
Hello guys hope you are doing well. Guys I need your help. I'm looking for phone, just for my secondary to be honest. But I'm in a difficult situation to decide between pixel 2 xl or s8+. Both are in the same price range in used markets in my country. But pixel has been my dream phone since it was released. My main consideration is the camera and display. Of course, the pixel camera is the winner, but how about the display?
How it compares to Samsung oled? Any major issues with pixel 2 display? I read that it has something called blueish color, is that true?
Is there any other problem that maybe I need to pay attention to?
Thanks...
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Having owned both I can easily say this is the better phone. If consistent performance is a deal breaker for you, this phone will make you much happier. The camera also blows the s8 out of the water. The display on mine is actually really good. It's kind of a lotto unfortunately. The earlier manufactured ones were much worse however so if you can check that at well might be beneficial for you.
I've owned S7 edge for one year and then I jumped to Pixel 2 XL, which I have been using for 2 years. After updating it to Android 10 it feels like I have a new phone in my hands, plenty of new things combined with cstark's camera mod we get Astrophotography mode, which is superb.
Screen has never been a major issue for me, anyway choosing saturated colors on pixel settings is mandatory for me.
With pixel 2 xl, you get a far better camera and dazzling fast smartphone. This is definitely the choice for me.
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If you ask me go for 2xl as it is fast,fluid, has a great camera and guaranteed Android 11 update. You will love the pixel experience.
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This is the only point I'm not sure. AFAIK google guarantees only 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security updates. Anyway I do hope we get android 11.
quera said:
I've owned S7 edge for one year and then I jumped to Pixel 2 XL, which I have been using for 2 years. After updating it to Android 10 it feels like I have a new phone in my hands, plenty of new things combined with cstark's camera mod we get Astrophotography mode, which is superb.
Screen has never been a major issue for me, anyway choosing saturated colors on pixel settings is mandatory for me.
With pixel 2 xl, you get a far better camera and dazzling fast smartphone. This is definitely the choice for me.
This is the only point I'm not sure. AFAIK google guarantees only 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security updates. Anyway I do hope we get android 11.
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No we are sure to get Android 11.
Thanks for all the information, it's really helpful. I think now I can finally make a decision.
quera said:
I've owned S7 edge for one year and then I jumped to Pixel 2 XL, which I have been using for 2 years. After updating it to Android 10 it feels like I have a new phone in my hands, plenty of new things combined with cstark's camera mod we get Astrophotography mode, which is superb.
Screen has never been a major issue for me, anyway choosing saturated colors on pixel settings is mandatory for me.
With pixel 2 xl, you get a far better camera and dazzling fast smartphone. This is definitely the choice for me.
This is the only point I'm not sure. AFAIK google guarantees only 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security updates. Anyway I do hope we get android 11.
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Can you please give me the camera mod??
emirul said:
Can you please give me the camera mod??
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I'm using this one https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloads/cstark27-google-camera-7-2-014-pxv4-1/
emirul said:
Can you please give me the camera mod??
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Sure, you'll always find the lastest version here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Latest one is this: PXv4.1.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk (cstark27, 2019-11-30)
stevoknevo said:
I'm using this one https://www.cyanogenmods.org/downloads/cstark27-google-camera-7-2-014-pxv4-1/
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Thank you!
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quera said:
Sure, you'll always find the lastest version here:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-cstark27/
Latest one is this: PXv4.1.1_GoogleCamera_7.2.014.apk (cstark27, 2019-11-30)
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Thanks!
muchlas46 said:
Thanks for all the information, it's really helpful. I think now I can finally make a decision.
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Mine is an early October 2017, 1st release 2 XLs and like others have said, I've taken care of it and it has served me extremely well... Well enough in fact that I skipped the 3 XL and the 4 XL and will wait for the 5 XL (or whatever is next in the Pixel lineup).
My battery is still great, speakers still loud and crisp, buttons still snappy, and if I wasn't missing the new development that comes with a new device, I'd probably run the 2 XL until it died.
You. Won't. Be. Disappointed.
Be sure to give us a full report in this thread, of your decision and experience with whichever device you choose!

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