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Pixel XL vs Honor 8

I've had the pixel XL since launch and I absolutely love it. On the other hand, I bought my wife an honor 8 and that phone is incredible. Has so many awesome features baked right in to the OS, just as fast(maybe just as fast, haven't tested it extensively) and it's half the cost of the pixel.
I'm torn on whether I should sell my XL and buy the honor 8 and keep about $400 or just stay with the pixel..
Anyone have an honor 8 that can help me out? Is it worth it?

swapavi said:
I've had the pixel XL since launch and I absolutely love it. On the other hand, I bought my wife an honor 8 and that phone is incredible. Has so many awesome features baked right in to the OS, just as fast(maybe just as fast, haven't tested it extensively) and it's half the cost of the pixel.
I'm torn on whether I should sell my XL and buy the honor 8 and keep about $400 or just stay with the pixel..
Anyone have an honor 8 that can help me out? Is it worth it?
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I have both, depends on what's important to you. The software & updates are the big bonus of the Pixel. The camera on the Pixel is a lot better in point and shoot, but the Honor has some great manual option.
If / When we get a working CM/LineAgeOS for the Honor 8 then it's a totally different conversation, but by that time what phones will be on the market? I think if the Pixel had a better design then nobody would be asking this question. The Pixel is a Stealth fighter in a Zeppelin frame!

Possibility going from OnePlus 5t to Pixel XL?

Ok I know this is a pixel XL forum but I have the 5t and it's great....BUT I miss the stock Android with the updates being constant. I have the 6gb version but I don't want to lose in this. Anyone been/is in my situation? Can someone tell me if it's worth it?

nellycruzz said:
Ok I know this is a pixel XL forum but I have the 5t and it's great....BUT I miss the stock Android with the updates being constant. I have the 6gb version but I don't want to lose in this. Anyone been/is in my situation? Can someone tell me if it's worth it?
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I would make the change, more for the camera than for the other details
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yamilmanzur said:
I would make the change, more for the camera than for the other details
Enviado desde mi Pixel XL mediante Tapatalk
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Well coming from the 18:9 6" to 5.5" I wanted to make sure I wasn't making a mistake.

nellycruzz said:
Well coming from the 18:9 6" to 5.5" I wanted to make sure I wasn't making a mistake.
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for me the photographic factor in a phone is very important, that's why I think your change will be satisfactory
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yamilmanzur said:
for me the photographic factor in a phone is very important, that's why I think your change will be satisfactory
Enviado desde mi Pixel XL mediante Tapatalk
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Well looking past the photo taking, system, speed, lag? I get zero lag or studder on the 5T and very fast. Will I see the same result

nellycruzz said:
Well looking past the photo taking, system, speed, lag? I get zero lag or studder on the 5T and very fast. Will I see the same result
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in that case I could not help you, because I had no chance to try the OP5T
Enviado desde mi Pixel XL mediante Tapatalk

yamilmanzur said:
in that case I could not help you, because I had no chance to try the OP5T
Enviado desde mi Pixel XL mediante Tapatalk
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Well do you have lagging issues? Freeze ups? Speed fast? Just trying to get an idea.

I'll trade u moto g5 plus and pixel xl for one plus 5 both are mint condition with screen protectors and cases and only had them since christmas

nellycruzz said:
Ok I know this is a pixel XL forum but I have the 5t and it's great....BUT I miss the stock Android with the updates being constant. I have the 6gb version but I don't want to lose in this. Anyone been/is in my situation? Can someone tell me if it's worth it?
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I just switched from my 5t to a XL 128GB. It's more fluid. Stock Android and ROM support is at a high for the XL. Better phone in general. I like the 5 and the 5T but ain't nothing like Nexus/Pixel ??*

I had a OnePlus 3 and recently moved to a Pixel XL, I won't go back to a OnePlus product, software-wise is not worth it, their version of oreo is pure crap, their software updates are slow, camera is not that great, the size and screen of the 5T are awesome though, but software and software updates are most important for me, having updates almost monthly is priceless, also, they released the 5T with nougat which means android 9 is going to be the latest major update as well as the Pixel Xl which almost 2 years older.

Google Pixel 2 XL/Xiaomi Mi 8

Currently I have Xiaomi Mi 8. But recently there are some interesting offers for second hand Google Pixel 2 XL for about 390.5 USD. Quite confusing because Xiaomi Mi 8 has newer chipset (SD 845), better display (Samsung AMOLED vs LG p-OLED), and larger RAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). But in the other hand Google Pixel 2 XL has much stronger camera, stock Android, it's like a dream device. I'm just a casual user (messenger, social media, browsing, Spotify, taking some photos for Instagram feed) What's your opinion? Should I keep my Xiaomi Mi 8 or goes to second hand Pixel 2 XL?

Its all about personal preference, I had an S8+, then moved to a One Plus 6 and finally settled on a Pixel 2 XL all within a 6 month period
I'd heard so much about the camera that I wanted to try it and I can happily say I am not disappointed at all

Just download a custom Gcam for your phone and keep it. There's plenty for Mi8.
The difference in camera between Chinese phone with Gcam or Pixel is too small to be worth it.
Just look at my photo comparison to make up your mind. It's a cheaper Xiaomi, so your result works be even better.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbq1kvzn2ea5wih/AAAaYfF7ORpUeygfMMGKYGEra?dl=0

Software Guru said:
Its all about personal preference, I had an S8+, then moved to a One Plus 6 and finally settled on a Pixel 2 XL all within a 6 month period
I'd heard so much about the camera that I wanted to try it and I can happily say I am not disappointed at all
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Haha maybe we have same story. I used Mi5s then my friends bought it, so I bought Mi 8, then I try Mi A2, then I came back to Mi 8. Then these Pixel 2 XL offers come. Indeed it's up to personal preference. I also put concern on second hand device, especially for OLED display and its battery. I already try to search for Pixel 2 XL spare part and it's quite hard to find, in other hand Mi 8 spare part is easy to find, despite quite pricey
von_block said:
Just download a custom Gcam for your phone and keep it. There's plenty for Mi8.
The difference in camera between Chinese phone with Gcam or Pixel is too small to be worth it.
Just look at my photo comparison to make up your mind. It's a cheaper Xiaomi, so your result works be even better.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbq1kvzn2ea5wih/AAAaYfF7ORpUeygfMMGKYGEra?dl=0
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Already tried GCam on Mi8 and Mi A2. Yes, it's totally improve photo quality

I would say to buy it at a good price and use it. If you don't like the 2 XL simply resell it.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I have also used many phones recently ( S8, S9, P20 pro, P20, Honor 10, Pixel 1, Pixel 2 etc)
I always had HTC U11 with me as second device and now using Pixel 2 XL as primary device, I have made comparison of photos between them after installing Googel camera 3 ports and result are identical ..some photos in dark lights are even better on HTC U11 because it bring more lights ..Now U11 is underrated and I got almost mint U11 with all accessories for £190 while got mint condition used pixel without accessories for £247
What I like about pixel 2 Xl as compare to U11 is just stock software and quick updates but I have noticed many issues with Pixel 2XL i.e it get heated during intensive tasks i.e when you turn on hotspot while use the phone , it charge very slow with others fast chargers so if you don't have orginal fast charger then it will take ages to fully charge the battery while my U11 was able to charge phone quickly no matter what others spare fast charger I have used ..memory is also issue limited to 64GB, sound from earpiece during voice/internet calling is poor …Pixel 2 xl has bigger battery but screen on time is same or less than U11....Pixel 2XL give 6-6.30 hour screen on time on 4g while U11 was giving 7.00 to 7.30 hours on 4G..I have got few spare type C headphones of U11 but they don't work on pixel 2 xl
Pixel 2 XL Is great device but its far from perfect but people will keep it for stock experience and camera hype and by the way I was using Mi 8 Gcam port for U11 and developer B-S-G own Mi 8 so you get plenty of camera port from him for this device

Pixel 4a 5G will be the 4a XL?

Who is buying the "4a XL" because of the bigger display?

I am.
Will be upgrading from a OnePlus 6t, CPU performance is similar between the SD845 and SD765G.

interfreak said:
I am. Will be upgrading from a OnePlus 6t
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Phone size comparison with the Pixel 4a: https://j.mp/2QFNDtU
The Pixel 4a looks really small compared to the OP 6T!

SGH-i200 said:
Phone size comparison with the Pixel 4a: https://j.mp/2QFNDtU
The Pixel 4a looks really small compared to the OP 6T!
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It does, but this is the forum for the 4a 5G which is similar in size to the OnePlus 5:
https://phonesized.com/compare/#1126,814

I'll be upgrading my PIxel 3a XL to this 4a 5G. I haven't had a daily driver phone for this long in forever so I'm ready for an upgrade.

interfreak said:
It does, but this is the forum for the 4a 5G which is similar in size to the OnePlus 5:
https://phonesized.com/compare/#1126,814
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Thanks for the link. I had to add the 4a, because the 4a 5G is not yet in their database.

I am returning the 4a and getting the 4a 5G

So, I've been holding off on getting a new phone for a long time. I said to myself that I wouldn't buy another phone until a decent sized 5G phone comes out that's not $1000 or more. I've been using the Nexus 6P since I bought it when it was released . The day It arrived in the mail I unlocked it, rooted it and started flashing all sorts of roms and mods until the last Resurrection Remix was released on Oreo and have hung with it since, going through 4 batteries, 3 displays, 2 charging ports and 1 fingerprint sensor. I picked up one inexpensive tablet in the meantime to entertain myself but have finally been able to order the new Google Pixel 4a 5G which should arrive around November 20th. It's going to be a huge difference in specs between the two devices and although from what I understand the software in the Pixel 4a 5G is really good, I'm definitely looking forward to getting the latest Resurrection Remix rom when it's available. I hear it's available for the Pixel 4a and it's excellent. Anyone else waiting to get their hands on this device to start running custom roms and modifying the crap out of it?

iwearthebelt said:
So, I've been holding off on getting a new phone for a long time. I said to myself that I wouldn't buy another phone until a decent sized 5G phone comes out that's not $1000 or more. I've been using the Nexus 6P since I bought it when it was released . The day It arrived in the mail I unlocked it, rooted it and started flashing all sorts of roms and mods until the last Resurrection Remix was released on Oreo and have hung with it since, going through 4 batteries, 3 displays, 2 charging ports and 1 fingerprint sensor. I picked up one inexpensive tablet in the meantime to entertain myself but have finally been able to order the new Google Pixel 4a 5G which should arrive around November 20th. It's going to be a huge difference in specs between the two devices and although from what I understand the software in the Pixel 4a 5G is really good, I'm definitely looking forward to getting the latest Resurrection Remix rom when it's available. I hear it's available for the Pixel 4a and it's excellent. Anyone else waiting to get their hands on this device to start running custom roms and modifying the crap out of it?
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Hilarious that I read this, the 6P is still my all time favorite phone, hands down. The size, thin-ness (is that a word) and just overall loved the 6P more than anything. I just got my 4a 5G this week and need to activate it. I did find out today it won't fully work in the VZM 5G UWB band.... which is a bummer, but oh well.
I need to dust off my 6P and update it, just for the memories.

CenFlo said:
Hilarious that I read this, the 6P is still my all time favorite phone, hands down. The size, thin-ness (is that a word) and just overall loved the 6P more than anything. I just got my 4a 5G this week and need to activate it. I did find out today it won't fully work in the VZM 5G UWB band.... which is a bummer, but oh well.
I need to dust off my 6P and update it, just for the memories.
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I really liked the 6P myself. Wish I didn't crack the digitizer on it or I'd still use it as a backup. I have my original galaxy nexus as well. That was a good phone back in the day but I didn't realize just how slow it is until I fired it up about 6 months ago. First phone I ever unlocked and rooted. What a great phone the 4a 5G has been so far, I don't have any complaints about it. As far as I know there's no custom recovery for it yet so I'm still holding off on rooting it. There's not a lot of mods and only one custom ROM but I'm sure there are people working on it. Get yours activated, you'll like it.

SGH-i200 said:
Who is buying the "4a XL" because of the bigger display?
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Bought 4a 5g for the price, and battery life, same camera as pixel apparently

MegaJuif said:
Bought 4a 5g for same camera as Pixel [5]
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I would prefere the compacter size of the Pixel 5, but the 'under-display' speaker is a no-go for me. I will wait for the 5a! ;-) My 4a5G is still in it's unopened box, since my Pixel 2 is running official LineageOS with current security updates and does all I want.

Question OP9pro vs Pixel 5

Do you really willing to spend over $800 for oneplus?
Does anyone know how is the oneplus ui experience any ads, junk or great never use oxygen os ?
does one plus offer built in voice mail or just app?
us signal quality and updates?
Does anyone use oneplus before ?

I've switched from the Pixel 5 to the 9 Pro and forgot quite how much smaller the Pixel screen is to other flagships. The phone is tiny in comparison.
OP9P doesn't seem to have Visual Voicemail which my Pixel did have, but other functions like VoLTE and VoWiFi are working just fine.

I personally prefer oxygen os over everything else. I used several devices recently including pixel 5 and s20fe 5g and i ended up with the 9 Pro.

AbandonedTrolley said:
I've switched from the Pixel 5 to the 9 Pro and forgot quite how much smaller the Pixel screen is to other flagships. The phone is tiny in comparison.
OP9P doesn't seem to have Visual Voicemail which my Pixel did have, but other functions like VoLTE and VoWiFi are working just fine.
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Visual voicemail works just fine here on T-Mobile

I've just come from a gp5 and got to say oxygenos is better for me no lag at all and more options I've stock

Oxygen OS keeps getting better for me on my OnePlus devices!

Oneplus 9 Pro versus pixel 5 is a pointless comparison in my opinion. Even the OnePlus 7 Pro is better than a pixel 5 in my opinion.

i personally prefer P5 because Color OS one OP9 sucks.
Doesn't have double tap power to quick start camera
And battery on pixel 5 last way longer than OP9

Burt Squirtz said:
Oneplus 9 Pro versus pixel 5 is a pointless comparison in my opinion. Even the OnePlus 7 Pro is better than a pixel 5 in my opinion.
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Lol, Pixel needs to work on it's flagship game.

ycy said:
i personally prefer P5 because Color OS one OP9 sucks.
Doesn't have double tap power to quick start camera
And battery on pixel 5 last way longer than OP9
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You've come to those conclusions very quickly, battery needs time but I do agree the Pixel 5 has a good battery.
Regarding the Double Click for camera? Have you got the phone and checked? Or just spouting crap?

AbandonedTrolley said:
You've come to those conclusions very quickly, battery needs time but I do agree the Pixel 5 has a good battery.
Regarding the Double Click for camera? Have you got the phone and checked? Or just spouting crap?
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He's talking about color os tbf, you're on oxygen aren't you?