Hi, which phone would you go for the pixel 3 XL or pixel 3a XL if they were both the same price? Which they are in the UK since the pixel 3a XL is £469 BNIB and the pixel 3 XL is on eBay for around £450 refurbished.
The issues I have with the pixel 3 XL seem to be all the bugs that seemed to have plagued it since it’s release such as lagging apps and poor ram management which was addressed in recent updates but many users have still complained about on going issues. Another issue seems to be for myself is the notch looks really ugly I wonder if it’s an real issue when using the phone daily.
The clear positives are just the raw power the phone has due to a better processor also it has an IP rating. Plus the build quality is better.
The Pixel 3a XL seems to perfect for my needs but the only downsides I see are the fact it runs a much less powerful processor which doesn’t seem to be bad when used on a day to day basis but I wonder how well it will hold up in the long run let’s just say in the next two years.
Any thought on which phone I should pick? The most important aspect of the phone for me would be it’s longevity.
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For me its bigger battery i had the pocophone before that and honelsty the performance on the pixel 3a xl is better that the poco,also the battery lasts me 3 days with sot 7 hours minimum.
firenation112 said:
Hi, which phone would you go for the pixel 3 XL or pixel 3a XL if they were both the same price? Which they are in the UK since the pixel 3a XL is £469 BNIB and the pixel 3 XL is on eBay for around £450 refurbished.
The issues I have with the pixel 3 XL seem to be all the bugs that seemed to have plagued it since it’s release such as lagging apps and poor ram management which was addressed in recent updates but many users have still complained about on going issues. Another issue seems to be for myself is the notch looks really ugly I wonder if it’s an real issue when using the phone daily.
The clear positives are just the raw power the phone has due to a better processor also it has an IP rating. Plus the build quality is better.
The Pixel 3a XL seems to perfect for my needs but the only downsides I see are the fact it runs a much less powerful processor which doesn’t seem to be bad when used on a day to day basis but I wonder how well it will hold up in the long run let’s just say in the next two years.
Any thought on which phone I should pick? The most important aspect of the phone for me would be it’s longevity.
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Tbh the 3a/xl will be plenty for the next 2 years. Some people are still using the OG pixel and even Nexus 6p to this day.
Not to mention notches suck and I personally refuse to support it which is the main reason why I got the 3a xl over the Moto g7 plus.
I haven't used the Pixel 3 XL. But I have used the Original Pixel XL, the Pixel 2, and also other phones like OnePlus 5. However, I have to say, now that I'm using Pixel 3a XL, I find Pixel 3a XL to be the best Phone I have ever used so far.
That's a hard question and one that ultimately the user will have to decide for themselves.
Personally I haven't used the original 3 series, but the 3a XL has been a great phone for me and I can't see myself trading it for a 3 XL unless I was able to test drive the 3 XL to make sure it was better before getting it.
- I never think "this is slow" or "studdery" except when trying to use Facebook via Chrome (the Facebook app works great which leads me to believe it is a Facebook issue, not a phone issue).
- The battery life is great and better than the 3 XL
- The main camera is the same as the 3 series. Of course you do loose the wide angle front camera and the second rear camera, so if those are "must haves" then you know your answer
- The 3a doesn't have the extra photo processor, but this just means the pictures take about 3-4 seconds to process instead of nearly instant on the 3 series. I see the "processing" notification sometimes when reviewing just taken pictures, but I have never been annoyed at it.
- The 3 series comes with free unlimited photo backup until 2022 of original quality sized files. The 3a only allows unlimited backups of compressed size (which is normal and not an exclusive benefit of the 3a).
- The 3a will have a longer update lifecycle.
Those are just a few of the difference I can think of off hand.
Thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to add what I want in a phone is everything that the pixel 3a XL has but the only concern I have is the processor used. Now I know in terms of day to day usage I won’t find it slow but my concern is how well do mid range processor do in the long run? Are my concerns unwarranted?
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Thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to add what I want in a phone is everything that the pixel 3a XL has but the only concern I have is the processor used. Now I know in terms of day to day usage I won’t find it slow but my concern is how well do mid range processor do in the long run? Are my concerns unwarranted?
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I personally don't see any real difference between my Pixel 3a XL and my old Pixel 2 in terms of performance. So, the processor shouldn't be a concern.
And the Camera on the Pixel 3a XL is top notch!
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Thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to add what I want in a phone is everything that the pixel 3a XL has but the only concern I have is the processor used. Now I know in terms of day to day usage I won’t find it slow but my concern is how well do mid range processor do in the long run? Are my concerns unwarranted?
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I use my phone to game with sillent hills on the psp emulator that was the most demanding game i ever played on poco ,it run smoothly on pixel 3a xl ,just make sure to put the opengl option and not vulkan cause the phone has a decent graphics card the 615 can handle anything.
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I have a 6p 32gb for now, thought about upgrading and I don't want to wait for the Pixel 3, so I have 2 options and I want your opinions.
In terms of storage, I don't really need 128gb, 64 is just enough, though the Pixel offer is only for 128
Pixel has better camera, faster updates, water resistant, and dual speakers. Oneplus is cheaper, has a bigger screen with notch ?, newer processor, and better battery life, also 3.5mm jack. So it depends on what you want out of your phone.
Pixel 2 XL. It's going to be updated for 3 years.
For me, the continued updates are very important.
If OP6 supported Verizon, I would move back to them in a second. The devs and support are as good as anybody, and they support bootloader unlocking. They've had some issues with customer support at times, like the cc fraud problem, otherwise, they are posed to continue good success. Camera isn't that big of a deal to me personally if the Pixel is slightly better. The case, near edge less top bottoms and sides make it more comfortable and better looking as well. Loved my 5t.
Would recommend pixel 2 XL.
I was in same dilemma too few weeks back. After looking at colleagues op6 and pixel 2 xl, went with pixel 2 xl. A very hard choice for me as choosing a single sim pixel 2 xl vs dual sim op6 (always favored dual sim before).
For me, I liked the pixel 2 xl display, sound and camera much better than op6. I also got info from colleagues that battery life us better in pixel 2 xl than op6.
I am happy with pixel 2 xl now.
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I have a 6p 32gb for now, thought about upgrading and I don't want to wait for the Pixel 3, so I have 2 options and I want your opinions.
In terms of storage, I don't really need 128gb, 64 is just enough, though the Pixel offer is only for 128
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I'm using both and think the Pixel 2 XL is a better daily user. Everyone's opinion is different - depends on hand feel, usability, screen, speed, etc.
The Pixel does it ALL....
Thank you guys
2xl it is
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Thank you guys
2xl it is
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You probably are going to get anwer as Pixel 2 XL as you are in Pixel device forum
ram4ufriends said:
You probably are going to get anwer as Pixel 2 XL as you are in Pixel device forum
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Partly agree with your thought process.
Another thought process is high cost mobile may always outperform low cost mobiles overall. So pixel 2 xl will come out better overall anyway than OP 6 right.
Check out the review of OP 6 whose UI fluidity is worse than pixel 2 xl surprisingly even for me (expected better UI fluidity in OP 6 due to less resolution screen and better processor than pixel 2 XL). Other areas of speed tests do resulted in good in op6 though.
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-speed-gaming-review/
sri4xda said:
Would recommend pixel 2 XL.
I was in same dilemma too few weeks back. After looking at colleagues op6 and pixel 2 xl, went with pixel 2 xl. A very hard choice for me as choosing a single sim pixel 2 xl vs dual sim op6 (always favored dual sim before).
For me, I liked the pixel 2 xl display, sound and camera much better than op6. I also got info from colleagues that battery life us better in pixel 2 xl than op6.
I am happy with pixel 2 xl now.
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You liked the display no offence the pixel has a inferior display.
Camera smashes the op6 out of the park
sutty86 said:
You liked the display no offence the pixel has a inferior display.
Camera smashes the op6 out of the park
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<sarcasm>Oh my, chime in on the horrid blue shift and terrible colors of the Pixel 2 XL.</sarcasm>
Better yet, don't. Both issues are totally overrated. If you really think the FHD display of the OP6 with notch is superior to the QHD screen of the P2XL without notch then whatever drugs you are on must be really good.
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You liked the display no offence the pixel has a inferior display.
Camera smashes the op6 out of the park
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Hmmm, not sure about inferior or superior spec. But I like the display of pixel 2 xl more than op6 one (not sure it is due to resolution may be, people say 1080p is sufficient but my eyes are demanding more) My s9+ display on other hand feels good than pixel 2 xl though.
I think that Pixel's display is superior to OP6's, Google did a lot lately to improve the colors and reduce the blue tint. I had S8+ and when comparing those two, the amount of blue tint was the same on both. It was visible on Pixel a couple of degrees earlier, but that was pretty much it.
Maybe I am just lucky with my Panda 128GB...
Get the pixel 2 xl coz when the 3 comes out you can trade in the 2 for up to 500$ you'd only be losing a 100$ or so. That's what did i picked a 128 panda used pixel 2 xl in mint conditions off swappa for 570$.
I own both. I'm selling the op6. I told myself I'd never try another option device but bought one anyway. Every opportunity device I've owned has had some odd hardware issue and none of them were the same. Also the UI had some odd behaviour even though it looks stock.
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I own both. I'm selling the op6. I told myself I'd never try another option device but bought one anyway. Every opportunity device I've owned has had some odd hardware issue and none of them were the same. Also the UI had some odd behaviour even though it looks stock.
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I am not sure why everobody (I mean all the reviewers) calls OnePlus software stock..I feel it's far from stock...their settings page design is still struck at Android 7 days...
ram4ufriends said:
I am not sure why everobody (I mean all the reviewers) calls OnePlus software stock..I feel it's far from stock...their settings page design is still struck at Android 7 days...
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blsrbl said:
Get the pixel 2 xl coz when the 3 comes out you can trade in the 2 for up to 500$ you'd only be losing a 100$ or so. That's what did i picked a 128 panda used pixel 2 xl in mint conditions off swappa for 570$.
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I am not from the us as you can probably see
All,
Very tempted by the Pixel 3a XL but the Galaxy S8+ offers similar specs in terms of hardware.
Can anyone give pros and cons with going with the S8+ over the newer Pixel 3a XL.
Thanks,
maxt890 said:
All,
Very tempted by the Pixel 3a XL but the Galaxy S8+ offers similar specs in terms of hardware.
Can anyone give pros and cons with going with the S8+ over the newer Pixel 3a XL.
Thanks,
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Full disclosure... I've never owned a Sammy or a Nexus / Google device.
1) Updates - google will win hands down
2) Root / Custom ROM support - Google will likely win hands down (some international versions of Sammy's can be unlocked, but specs are different?).
3) Cool software features - Sammy maybe wins? They basically write their own apps instead of using googles, maybe there are some features that the straight Google experience lacks?
4) Bloatware and speed- Google wins IMHO - Sammy has tons of software on it (see 3) but it's all at the expense of performance. AOSP will always win this one.
Just my .02. I am genuinely curious about the 3a...
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All,
Very tempted by the Pixel 3a XL but the Galaxy S8+ offers similar specs in terms of hardware.
Can anyone give pros and cons with going with the S8+ over the newer Pixel 3a XL.
Thanks,
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Unless Samsung is offering something you need that you can't get an app to do for another phone, then maybe consider the Samsung. Personally though, I would make absolutely sure there isn't another way to do it. Which with a Pixel phone should be possible. Personally, after owning a couple of Samsungs, I'll always look for options other than Samsung first.
Sidesync (ability to use your phone on a PC) is a nice Samsung feature that I missed for a while, but I no longer do. The main benefit of it was being able to text from my computer, but that can now be done with Android Messages via Messages for Web.
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Sidesync (ability to use your phone on a PC) is a nice Samsung feature that I missed for a while, but I no longer do. The main benefit of it was being able to text from my computer, but that can now be done with Android Messages via Messages for Web.
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not to mention but there were also 3rd party ways of doing this for a long while
I can't for the life of me comprehend why anyone would want a 2 generation old Samsung phone compared to the Pixel 3a. It's old, which means Samsung will most likely soon stop providing updates for it. Speaking of updates, They like most phone manufacturers who implement there own UI on top of Android are slow to release updates and potentially introduce new bugs due to the bloat. Whatever floats your boat though. If stock Android on a brand new phone that's only a day old that's first to receive updates is your thing. Go with the pixel. If more features is what you are after and don't care about updates or the fact that it will be deprecated in less than a year (if it ain't already) then go with the S8
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I can't for the life of me comprehend why anyone would want a 2 generation old Samsung phone compared to the Pixel 3a. It's old, which means Samsung will most likely soon stop providing updates for it. Speaking of updates, They like most phone manufacturers who implement there own UI on top of Android are slow to release updates and potentially introduce new bugs due to the bloat. Whatever floats your boat though. If stock Android on a brand new phone that's only a day old that's first to receive updates is your thing. Go with the pixel. If more features is what you are after and don't care about updates or the fact that it will be deprecated in less than a year (if it ain't already) then go with the S8
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I would concur with this completely. Full disclosure, I like samsung devices but I really do not like touchwiz or whatever samsung calls it's user interface. This is my 2 cent opinion. The poster is correct I have not looked but I would bet that this device is not getting updates and if is the updates are very slow releasing and very few in number.
Samsung devices are notorious for slowing down after 6 months to a year. But then again the Pixel 3 had issues as well so idk how well the 3a will do with watered down specs. 5 days in with my 3a XL everything is nice and smoothe but only time will tell.
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Samsung devices are notorious for slowing down after 6 months to a year. But then again the Pixel 3 had issues as well so idk how well the 3a will do with watered down specs. 5 days in with my 3a XL everything is nice and smoothe but only time will tell.
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I can't speak for everyone, but 6 to 12 months in with my pixel 3a, I would already be toying with custom ROMs if I haven't already moved to the pixel 4 so I ain't worried a out slowdowns after that amount of time. And that is certainly true with Samsung's which is one of the many reasons I don't like them
Somewhat off topic: the battery life on this thing is stellar!! 8 hours SOT and I still have 27% battery! The only phone I have seen best this was the Huawei Mate 20 X. That behemoth of a phone had a 5000 mAh battery though. So yes it's official. The 3a absolutely smokes the 3 on battery life.
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elpindian said:
Samsung devices are notorious for slowing down after 6 months to a year. But then again the Pixel 3 had issues as well so idk how well the 3a will do with watered down specs. 5 days in with my 3a XL everything is nice and smoothe but only time will tell.
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The reason that I cannot recommend an S8 is for the same reason I don't recommend the S9 - while both support OneUI (which, in and of itself, I don't object to), you also *will* be stuck with a notch - which I *mightily* object to. Notches - plain and simply - bite; the Pixel 3a (or even the 3a XL - the larger of the two) does not have one. The rather odd part is that I have an S7 (Snapdragon) that I am looking to replace - and originally had both the S9 (and Note 9) as candidates to replace it. Along came the Pixel 3a and 3a XL and thoroughly upset the applecart (and made sauce out of the apples) - and the camera had nothing to do with it. OneUI has nothing to do with it, either. The presence of a notch (on the S8 and greater, and even the Note 9) does, however. Worse, you get whacked in the wallet paying for it, compared to even the 3a, let alone the 3a XL It also does not hurt that the Pixel 3a XL reminds me of what a Galaxy Nexus would have been like in its heyday; while I did not own one *in* said heyday, I did own one (it was a passdown). A Pixel 3a or 3a XL (especially in Just Black) is basically a modern Galaxy Nexus (which never advanced past Nougat - though it did actually get there). The S8 and even S9 *may* see Q; however, I seriously doubt either will see R - let alone S. (The 3a/XL, however, will almost certainly see S - if not T; how many sub-$500USD phones - sold in the US - in wide retail - can say that?) High value - without over-spending; what is wrong with that?
Thank you all, great response and I think the argument of the Pixel 3a being a newer device has merit, It's a Google device so will get regular stock updates. I went to see the Pixel 3a yesterday and it's nicer than I thought considering of the polycarbonate chassis. S8+ come into the frame because of the specs do compare in some areas and feels premium in the hand. But the fact the OS will be left behind in the near future puts me off slighty.
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Thank you all, great response and I think the argument of the Pixel 3a being a newer device has merit, It's a Google device so will get regular stock updates. I went to see the Pixel 3a yesterday and it's nicer than I thought considering of the polycarbonate chassis. S8+ come into the frame because of the specs do compare in some areas and feels premium in the hand. But the fact the OS will be left behind in the near future puts me off slighty.
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I agree with you totally about the polycarbonate vs glass and which one looks and feels more premium. But that all becomes a moot point once you slap a case on the back of the phone. For me there was no way I was going to let that be a deal-breaker.
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The reason that I cannot recommend an S8 is for the same reason I don't recommend the S9 - while both support OneUI (which, in and of itself, I don't object to), you also *will* be stuck with a notch - which I *mightily* object to. Notches - plain and simply - bite; the Pixel 3a (or even the 3a XL - the larger of the two) does not have one. The rather odd part is that I have an S7 (Snapdragon) that I am looking to replace - and originally had both the S9 (and Note 9) as candidates to replace it. Along came the Pixel 3a and 3a XL and thoroughly upset the applecart (and made sauce out of the apples) - and the camera had nothing to do with it. OneUI has nothing to do with it, either. The presence of a notch (on the S8 and greater, and even the Note 9) does, however. Worse, you get whacked in the wallet paying for it, compared to even the 3a, let alone the 3a XL It also does not hurt that the Pixel 3a XL reminds me of what a Galaxy Nexus would have been like in its heyday; while I did not own one *in* said heyday, I did own one (it was a passdown). A Pixel 3a or 3a XL (especially in Just Black) is basically a modern Galaxy Nexus (which never advanced past Nougat - though it did actually get there). The S8 and even S9 *may* see Q; however, I seriously doubt either will see R - let alone S. (The 3a/XL, however, will almost certainly see S - if not T; how many sub-$500USD phones - sold in the US - in wide retail - can say that?) High value - without over-spending; what is wrong with that?
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Samsung S8 and S9 do NOT have notch!
What are you talking about?
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I agree with you totally about the polycarbonate vs glass and which one looks and feels more premium. But that all becomes a moot point once you slap a case on the back of the phone. For me there was no way I was going to let that be a deal-breaker.
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This is true. All of my nicer phones have immediately gone into cases. I'd take them out to clean them from time to time but they'd immediately go back into the case. Sure, they felt nice for that few minutes but I knew it would be fleeting. This phone though, I'm seriously considering not putting it in a case. It doesn't feel all that bad in hand to me. Certainly feels better than most cases I can find at the moment.
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I can't speak for everyone, but 6 to 12 months in with my pixel 3a, I would already be toying with custom ROMs if I haven't already moved to the pixel 4 so I ain't worried a out slowdowns after that amount of time. And that is certainly true with Samsung's which is one of the many reasons I don't like them
Somewhat off topic: the battery life on this thing is stellar!! 8 hours SOT and I still have 27% battery! The only phone I have seen best this was the Huawei Mate 20 X. That behemoth of a phone had a 5000 mAh battery though. So yes it's official. The 3a absolutely smokes the 3 on battery life.
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True 5 hours SOT with 50% battery left here. This is very nice. However, my wife's phone Moto 7 Power with 5000 mAh battery is a real monster. She goes 2-3 days without charging. However, this is not a fair comparison but another data point. To improve battery life disable "digital well being" and turn off app usage stats for all apps. It was tough to completely disable "digital well being". Turned that off on Moto 7 Power and the battery life went through the roof and it looks like the same for Pixel 3a XL.
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True 5 hours SOT with 50% battery left here. This is very nice. However, my wife's phone Moto 7 Power with 5000 mAh battery is a real monster. She goes 2-3 days without charging. However, this is not a fair comparison but another data point. To improve battery life disable "digital well being" and turn off app usage stats for all apps. It was tough to completely disable "digital well being". Turned that off on Moto 7 Power and the battery life went through the roof and it looks like the same for Pixel 3a XL.
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I saw an article yesterday that suggested this was also responsible for the Pixel 3s lagging. That was reason enough for me to turn it off.
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Full disclosure... I've never owned a Sammy or a Nexus / Google device.
1) Updates - google will win hands down
2) Root / Custom ROM support - Google will likely win hands down (some international versions of Sammy's can be unlocked, but specs are different?).
3) Cool software features - Sammy maybe wins? They basically write their own apps instead of using googles, maybe there are some features that the straight Google experience lacks?
4) Bloatware and speed- Google wins IMHO - Sammy has tons of software on it (see 3) but it's all at the expense of performance. AOSP will always win this one.
Just my .02. I am genuinely curious about the 3a...
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5) (Arguably) better battery life
6) Wayyy better camera
Giocarro said:
Samsung S8 and S9 do NOT have notch!
What are you talking about?
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Classic posting while intoxicated?
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Classic posting while intoxicated?
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I had been hearing about the complaints about notches - and while I had seen that OneUI did NOT have an obvious notch, I wondered *specifically* about the S10e. What did the S9 series (and even the S8 series) in was the support (not the camera) and the price tag - even the 3a XL is cheaper than even the S8 - which is - literally, two series older than the S10e. I have never (as in ever) owned phone (or other Android device, for that matter) with the length of support that the 3a (as a series) will enjoy - will the S8 even get Q? Will either the S9 OR S10 (as a series) even see R? Support matters - and Samsung calls a halt after two major updates - that is what owning an S7 Snapdragon taught me. Price matters as well - and the 3a XL is priced way too low (considering the strength of support) to pass up. For the price of a single S10e, you can purchase *two* 3a XLs - complete with cases (and only one is going to a Big Four carrier as an upgrade) - the hilarious part is that I can purchase them from the same source - and it's not Best Buy or Amazon. (It is - believe it or not - from a carrier store - specifically, Verizon Wireless; the reason why is because they are my Mom's carrier. I can buy mine from there and - despite that I'll be taking it to my MVNO - the price does NOT go up above retail - that same $479USD.)
For me, Samsung have three main things the Pixel 3a don't have: wireless charging, certified water resistant, and Samsung Pay.
Pixel have two main things Samsung don't have: stock software with fast update (and unlockable bootloader with custom roms), and better camera for still photos.
I want all of these features, so I'm getting both. I plan to trade in my iPhone for either a 3a or 3a XL, then get take the trade in refund to buy a Note 8.
I'm tired of people telling me to install ported Google Camera, they never work that well and cumbersome, which is why I rather get an actual Pixel.
Just as the title says I'm thinking about trading in my LG G7 for a pixel 3a xl. Any thoughts, suggestions?
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Just as the title says I'm thinking about trading in my LG G7 for a pixel 3a xl. Any thoughts, suggestions?
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If you've had a Pixel before and like the experience it's more of the same, if not, reviews often mention the surprisingly satisfying ownership experience and I agree with that assessment. I watched a video before the flagship 3s came out last fall, it was done by the dude in the Unbox Therapy videos. In it he was at an event in Vegas and up in what looked like a rather nice suite with a group of other YouTubers liked MKB. The premise was pretty simple, he walked around and asked everyone what phone they had in their pockets right then The Pix 2 would end up tied with iPhones fire in the most pocket honors. That's rather telling when the Pix had been out for the better part of a year and these are guys who have tried everything.
Realistically the buy-in is fairly cheap with all the day one deals and it's certainly an inexpensive way to scratch that new tech itch assuming you're falling prey to one.
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Just as the title says I'm thinking about trading in my LG G7 for a pixel 3a xl. Any thoughts, suggestions?
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Some more info would help. Like, what do you like / hate about the LG G7. Do you prefer feature filled custom UI / skins. Whats your thoughts, if any on stock vanilla android? Tell us what features you like most about the G7 and you can't go without. that will give us a better idea
The only 2 things I see about the G7 that is better is the SD845 chipset (it's faster than the Pixel 3a's SD670) and memory card expansion. Which the 3a lacks.
If neither of those 2 matter to you, and having a pure Android experience with timely updates does. Then go for the 3a
I just upgraded from the LG G7 and have had the Pixel 3a in hand for a few days. Performance wise there is not a huge difference. Do miss the wireless charging aspect, but I can live without it. Software experience and battery life are stellar not to mention the camera which blows the G7 out of the water. Truly amazed at how good the camera is with literally every picture I take. If you want the camera and software updates just do it. I do not think you will be disappointed. O and the speaker on the phone is quite good. Not as much bass as the G7 , but the stereo sounds is an improvement from the single down firing speaker on the G7.
yeah I came from S10 plus and my S10 plus had issues with waking up in my pocket and etc. so I off it and bought the Pixel 3A XL and I hadn't bought a google phone since the Nexus 6, and I`m really pleased with the 3a XL, since I didn`t buy the Pixel 3 XL, the camera is awesome on the Pixel 3A XL, so I want the other features that are missing, IP68 wireless charging, 845 SD, QHD display, front stereo speakers, but for the 479.00 price its definitely worth it, I will maybe it keep it as back up phone , I have already ordered my Pixel 3 XL from BHPHOTO and when I bought the 3A XL I got a 100.00 gift card from BHPHOTO for anything in there store so I got the PIXEL 3 XL 128gb for 679.99 plus tax, also I was pleasantly surprised with ATT service, right out of the box the 3A XL wifi and VoLte worked out the box.
Hi, is it worth to upgrade from a pixel 2xl to a pixel 3a xl ?
not sure if that would be an upgrade.
I see no reason to change to 3a from 2 except headphone jack.
I did it only because I'm a sucker for new devices and it only cost me $80 through T-Mobile. Been using the 3a Xl since I bought it. P2XL is now my backup device. There's no major differences performance wise; they seem very similar.
but pixel 3a have an illimitate space for photos?
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but pixel 3a have an illimitate space for photos?
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Negative, just high quality not original quality like the pixel xl or pixel 2xl
PhoenixPath said:
I did it only because I'm a sucker for new devices and it only cost me $80 through T-Mobile. Been using the 3a Xl since I bought it. P2XL is now my backup device. There's no major differences performance wise; they seem very similar.
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How's better life compare? I'd think the 3A XL would destroy the 2 XL, but who knows
xxBrun0xx said:
How's better life compare? I'd think the 3A XL would destroy the 2 XL, but who knows
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Compared to a new P2XL, who knows...but the P3a XL slays my old P2XL in battery life.; but I bought the P2XL on launch-day so it's a bit abused.
In terms of performance, both phones should be neck and neck. While I haven't owned a previous device, I'm getting 6-8 hours SOT with the 3a XL, which is definitely great for a phone at this price point! It's like a super charged Snapdragon 821, which is, honestly, still a very capable chipset, considering that any other phone at this price point is gonna have MUCH lower specs. Battery won't disappoint!
Is there any issues with your 2 XL?
Personally I think I would be hard pressed to buy the 3a XL if I had a working 2 XL in hand. The performance isn't going to differ greatly between the two phones. The screen might be better on the 3a XL, but that's about it. Of course you will have a longer life expectancy with the 3a XL with three years of updates coming. But I think I would save my money and wait for the 4 XL or 4a XL.
This coming from someone that just bought the 3a XL which was a true upgrade from the Honor 8 I was using. Of course I was also able to turn in an old Apple phone (an AT&T 6s) that my daughter had and got $264 in credit for it , so the total cost was much lower than list price too.
champ784 said:
In terms of performance, both phones should be neck and neck. While I haven't owned a previous device, I'm getting 6-8 hours SOT with the 3a XL, which is definitely great for a phone at this price point! It's like a super charged Snapdragon 821, which is, honestly, still a very capable chipset, considering that any other phone at this price point is gonna have MUCH lower specs. Battery won't disappoint!
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That's a little hard to argue, there's some great options out there, especially with port in deals to several pre paid carriers.
carnivalrejectq said:
That's a little hard to argue, there's some great options out there, especially with port in deals to several pre paid carriers.
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I mean, there are options out there. But there's plenty of people who don't want to be tied down to carrier unlock systems. Prepaid unlocking can be a nightmare depending on whichever company you go with. Sure, it's a question of convenience. So if you're someone who doesn't care about this, sure. Go prepaid. But if you're like me, someone who can't stand the fine print issues you may come across, I still think the 3a XL's price point is solid
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I mean, there are options out there. But there's plenty of people who don't want to be tied down to carrier unlock systems. Prepaid unlocking can be a nightmare depending on whichever company you go with. Sure, it's a question of convenience. So if you're someone who doesn't care about this, sure. Go prepaid. But if you're like me, someone who can't stand the fine print issues you may come across, I still think the 3a XL's price point is solid
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I am enjoying it. I switched to metro for a g7 power only a month ago lol and here I am now on this Pixel
Hello friends, I'm looking to get a new smartphone, but I do not know which one would be the best. In your opinion, is it worth getting the Pixel 3 xl? Is the camera better?
Thanks in advance.
I sold my U12+ after 5 months of owning it, and got the pixel 3 XL. The camera definitely takes sharper images on the Pixel, and has excellent low light performance too! Images contain less noise in lower light situations.
The 3 XL also has instant OS updates as and when they are released guaranteed for at least 3 years along with monthly security updates. Which is why I initially sold the U12+ their update support is abysmal.
no doubt about it, google pixel 3 XL will be the better choice.
The portrait caption is better on the Pixel but other than that the camera is pretty comparable especially on day time. Sometimes better on the Pixel, sometimes on the HTC.
If you go with the Kirisakura kernel which is available for both, the performance is the same for both.
The Pixel is on Pie and soon on Q though whereas the HTC is not yet on Pie. They say soon though.
I think the main point of choice for you is do you prefer IPS display or Amoled.
I would stock with the Pixel for sure. Faster updates and better camera is what did it for me.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL