hey everyone, I really like the 7t but I am not used to big phones. Im using the essential phone right now, contemplated on getting the s10 cause its the perfect size, but I rather get the 7t. I never used any big phones like the note, so I would like your opinion on it, particularly those who moved from a smaller phone to the 7t.
This phone is the perfect size for me. I'm coming from the Nexus 5x and with the case the 7t is not as wide and is only a tiny bit longer. The phone is thinner than the 5x.
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Essential-Phone,OnePlus-7T/phones/10548,11229
Here is a good comparison for you...
Dimensions
Essential 7t
5.57 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8 mm) VS 6.34 x 2.93 x 0.32 inches (160.94 x 74.44 x 8.13 mm)
I don't like big phones either but the 7t isn't bad at all. Mind you I have somewhat small hands and I'm coming from the Galaxy S8.
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I also dont think its too big. Its a lil taller than what you would expect, and wide just perfect.
There are bigger devices... ?
Coming from the op3 I can say it's a bit too big for my hands (the 3 was awesomely size)
I also feel the weight difference which is a hit annoying.
If you have small hands i would look around to hold it before (or the mi9t, almost the same Size)
I have hobbit sized hands (or should stay relevant and say "baby yoda sized hands", which is what the cool kids would do). The 7T is perfect size. I'm forced to suffer with an iphone 7 for work and find it pathetically small.
yfital said:
Coming from the op3 I can say it's a bit too big for my hands (the 3 was awesomely size)
I also feel the weight difference which is a hit annoying.
If you have small hands i would look around to hold it before (or the mi9t, almost the same Size)
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I'm also coming from the (awesome) OP3, but I'm good with the 7T's size. It still fits easily in my jeans pocket, and its worth it for a huge difference in screen size (38% larger than the 3). TBH, I don't notice a weight difference at all.
I will concede that one-handing the 7T is pretty awkward, and I do miss that from the smaller 3. But that's a small negative compared to all the pluses, at least for me.
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Here is a nifty size comparison to gauge how some different devices compare to one another.
You can easily add another devices dimensions to compare those as well.
I really wish I could see a video or picture comparison of the Dell Venue Pro to something out there since I am stuck between it and the HD7.
http://www.sizeasy.com/page/size_co...HD7-vs-Nexus-One-vs-iPhone-4-vs-Samsung-Focus
Thats pretty cool and its a good tool for seeing all the different sized phones and comparing them between each other.
The Venue is just thick. But I'm used to the 8125, TyTN, and Tilt 2. So it's thinner than those, lol.
HTC does a great job of producing a big screen device without adding too much bulk. Having used used a Galaxy S and an HD2 (almost identical in size to the Focus and HD7, respectively) the HD2 does not feel much bigger in the hand while at the same time the screen looks way larger.
this is true about htc i have the hd7 and its a huge phone yet in the hand and even pocket it feels no bigger that any other smart phone, plus the screen is immense i put it next to an ipod touch and it made me giggle for the first time ever i noticed how much space was around the screen no being used. yes the res is the same as smaller screen phones so you get no extra on the screen but the size makes it feel so much more impressive and useable. plus the odd shaped sides make it so comfy in the hand and pocket feels paper thin yet wide enough for a good grip.
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HTC does a great job of producing a big screen device without adding too much bulk. Having used used a Galaxy S and an HD2 (almost identical in size to the Focus and HD7, respectively) the HD2 does not feel much bigger in the hand while at the same time the screen looks way larger.
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The HD2 feels 10x heavier than the Vibrant though.
Feels is the key word there...
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So I have waited and waited for this thing to launch. Constant out of memory issues on my ageing Desire but I have held out.
My big fear was that when this launched it would be huge.
And it is
So is this too big. Perhaps going for a Nexus S (which should get ICS soon anyway) would be the way to go but then with that big screen comes a big resolution and does that mean ICS is going to be sub par on anything with a smaller resolution display.
Choices choices choices.
Just buy SGS2 then it still is the best phone out there.
Remix2011 said:
Just buy SGS2 then it still is the best phone out there.
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The SGSII is just about the same size as the GN....maybe a TINY bit smaller...
You gotta remember that the Galaxy Nexus has no capacitive buttons, and a very small bezel along the screen. It's essentially the size of a standard 4 in phone. I wouldn't worry so much about the size.
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You gotta remember that the Galaxy Nexus has no capacitive buttons, and a very small bezel along the screen. It's essentially the size of a standard 4 in phone. I wouldn't worry so much about the size.
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Not a standard 4" phone. Maybe closer to a 4.3-4.4" phone.
SGSII:
125.3 mm (4.93 in) H
66.1 mm (2.60 in) W
8.49–9.91 mm (0.334–0.390 in) D
GN:
135.5 mm (5.33 in) H
67.94 mm (2.675 in) W
8.94 mm (0.352 in) D
It's bigger than the SGSII, and the SGSII is a big phone (but thin, which IMO is actually worse because it's HUGE and absurdly thin at the same time).
The typical 4" phone is quite a bit smaller, and for me, more comfortable. Although the Amaze does fit pretty nice in the hand it itself is fairly massive.
Basically, what they did was take the body of the SGSII, take out the buttons and throw a .35" larger screen in there, while making the phone itself about 10mm longer, 1mm wider and even slightly thinner than the thickest of SGSII's but towards the top end. Note that the depth measurements are at the thinnest point of each phone. The phone has the same size screen and resolution as the SGSII HD which was announced for Korea in late September.
But the GN tapers to 11mm which is thicker than the thickest point on the GSII
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So I have waited and waited for this thing to launch. Constant out of memory issues on my ageing Desire but I have held out.
My big fear was that when this launched it would be huge.
And it is
So is this too big. Perhaps going for a Nexus S (which should get ICS soon anyway) would be the way to go but then with that big screen comes a big resolution and does that mean ICS is going to be sub par on anything with a smaller resolution display.
Choices choices choices.
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Lol I can't believe you're unsatisfied with your Desire... I'm still on a milestone but if you can I would say wait until the SSG3 or a newer phone with better specs if you are unsatisfied with the underwhelming specs (e.g. 4 yrs old gpu). Or if you just want a smaller phone look at the SSG2 but don't just neglect the Galaxy Nexus because of how it looks on video, when it goes on display in stores you should head to your local best buy (or whichever store will have it on display near you) and at least try it out and get a feel for the phone. Just my 2 cents
@MARK said:
So I have waited and waited for this thing to launch. Constant out of memory issues on my ageing Desire but I have held out.
My big fear was that when this launched it would be huge.
And it is
So is this too big. Perhaps going for a Nexus S (which should get ICS soon anyway) would be the way to go but then with that big screen comes a big resolution and does that mean ICS is going to be sub par on anything with a smaller resolution display.
Choices choices choices.
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I'm with you, I think it will be too big. It might not be as big as it sounds, but it will be a large phone, and once you add a case....
If it was 1/2 an inch smaller in height I'd be robbing old people right now to get some cash together for it. But the 5+" height leaves me a little ambivalent, I really dig the form factor of my Nexus One.
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My big fear was that when this launched it would be huge.
And it is
So is this too big.
Choices choices choices.
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- & Thats what she said
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- & Thats what she said
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Way to bump an almost yr old thread. Good job broseph:good:
I've been in deep thought on whether to get the Pixel or the Pixel XL. I've anyways had my mind set on the XL as I'm used to larger phones lately, but the 5" screen is nothing tiny. I've read a number of reviews who state the Pixel is more comfortable to hold and they prefer the feel of it. Have any of you who own the XL ever wish you got the smaller one instead? If so, is there a specific reason?
I'll admit, part of my reasoning for contemplating it is availability.
I am using Pixel, and would not like to get a big one which makes difficult to carry daily
Nope,I had a n6 before this, and it (pixel xl) fits my hands perfectly. 5 in phones make my hands feel too cramped.
I am tired of phones that are bigger than 5 or 5.2,,,,I had the moto Z force and it was a great phone but it was still too big for me. I decided on the 5" Pixel and havent regretted it since.
Even the xl is a little too small for me. Prefer the N6 size. No way I could go smaller.
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I've had 5.5"+ phones going back to the LG G3, and wouldn't mind hitting 6", ala the Huawei Mate 9. 5" isn't even a consideration anymore. You can try to justify getting the Pixel just because it's available, but if you want the XL, you'll always wish you had waited for it.
50-50. When I work I feel like I wish I had the smaller phone, because it's always in my hand but when I'm home I feel like XL is worth it. My eyes are probably done or something but the default scaling of XL even I find too small, and making the font or display area bigger makes it a little too big for my taste. But one thing is sure, coming from a Note 4, this phone is much easier to hold and operate with one hand, because it's much narrower. But if you want real freedom go with the normal version, like you said 5 inches is still a very good size for a mobile phone.
My wife has a Pixel, and I have an XL. I tinker with the PIxel enough to know that I do not prefer it. The XL is not nearly as large as others in the same size group (the LG V20 comes to mind) wile the Pixel feels a little larger than I expected it to, also the XL fits fin in my pocket with Incipio case. Definitely the XL for me, but at the same time it is not even an option for my wife and here smaller hands.
The largest phone I had prior to my Pixel XL is the iPhone 6 and felt I could never go bigger, yet I honestly didn't feel it was much bigger in my hand once I switched. It wasn't until I laid my old phone on top of my Pixel XL that I truly notice how much bigger it was. The first case I had was the OtterBox Commuter and the ledges made it so easy to use the larger phone but since then I purchased the LifeProof Fre and this case has made it a bit harder to manage since I don't have the ledges to hold onto when stretching to the top corner.
Long story short, the benefits of higher DPI and better battery life makes the Pixel XL a clear winner in my book.
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I've had 5.5"+ phones going back to the LG G3, and wouldn't mind hitting 6", ala the Huawei Mate 9. 5" isn't even a consideration anymore. You can try to justify getting the Pixel just because it's available, but if you want the XL, you'll always wish you had waited for it.
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Ugh, that's what I was thinking... Hearing someone else say it confirms what I suspected...
However, I'm going to go to Verizon and play with both, just to see. My wife has an S7 and I kind of like the feel of it.
The battery life sold me. Much smaller advantage for me is screen resolution for use with Daydream VR, though I haven't compared Pixel and Pixel XL side by side.
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I came from a Nexus 5 to a Nexus 6 to the Pixel XL. I think the XL is the perfect size. The right compromise between usability, legibility, and ease of use.
It's personal preference. I need to be able to use my device one handed all the time. The Pixel is good for that. I've had phone around 5.5 inch and prefer the smaller ones these days. I'm glad we can get high end specs in smaller phones now.
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Hello mates.
Here is the deal:
I always used android phones. I am now using an iphone 7 for 12 months now and I am pretty happy with cam, performance and haptic.
But as I wrote, I really miss android, especially now with all the new oreo functions.
I dont want to spent another 1000 EUR just to buy another phone, and I dont want to sell my iphone.
I can buy the pixel xl (new 128 gb) for 450 EUR ( thats a good price here in germany )
But I have 2 concerns, and the problem is, I can get a hand on a pixel :
Is it that thick ? MY IPhone is 1mm thinner and I really felt in love with this slim phone. Do you guys mind the thickness ? Is it still ok or does it filly a little chunky ?
The bezel on the bottom: Is it that big ? I mean, I dont need a fancy screen to body ratio, I actually like bezels because I am watching a lot of netflix on stuff woth my phones.
Could you give me just your opinion : Should the bezel and the thickness stop me from buying this awesome phone ?
thx
To be honest, I don't mind the bezels or the thickness of the phone, and I came from the Nexus 6p, which was a little over 1mm thinner. The bezels that people complain about being too big, I actually like because I can hold it between my thumb and finger without having to worry about a touch registering on the screen.
When Google replaced my 6p with a pixel XL, I had my fiance try it for a weekend, and she hasn't picked up her S8 in over 2 months since. She was hesitant because of the huge bezels as well, and because of the lack of the Samsung apps she became comfortable with (she's not into specs and all that). After a few weeks, she came home from work and said she really likes how smooth Android operates on the phone, along with the consistent battery life and lack of bloat (her S7 and S8 could be great at times, or barely breathing after a long day; each day with the same usage pattern).
I would say go for it, overall we both love it.
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To be honest, I don't mind the bezels or the thickness of the phone, and I came from the Nexus 6p, which was a little over 1mm thinner. The bezels that people complain about being too big, I actually like because I can hold it between my thumb and finger without having to worry about a touch registering on the screen.
When Google replaced my 6p with a pixel XL, I had my fiance try it for a weekend, and she hasn't picked up her S8 in over 2 months since. She was hesitant because of the huge bezels as well, and because of the lack of the Samsung apps she became comfortable with (she's not into specs and all that). After a few weeks, she came home from work and said she really likes how smooth Android operates on the phone, along with the consistent battery life and lack of bloat (her S7 and S8 could be great at times, or barely breathing after a long day; each day with the same usage pattern).
I would say go for it, overall we both love it.
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thank you very much for the reply
I really think, there is a reason for me to have some kind of bezels, and to be honest, i dont like the shape of the bigger screens like xl2 and s8, but this is just a personal preference
I am just afraid by the thickness, I dont want a phone, that feels like from 2010 thats all
I also planned to wait until next week for the opo 5t --- but i dont know. something os always wrong with oneplus .. camera, display .. and i guess .. there is no software or hardware problem with the pixel ..
wtf .. I am ordering now ...
Idk man, I hear great things about the op5. The one OP5t should shape up to be a great device.
I love my pixel to death, but If I were you, I'd probably wait until the 5t drops and read some reviews on it before making your decision.
Thickness and bezels are not an issue for me at all and I'm using the XL. Sure, it's a big phone and a waste of space but I actually didn't mind the design once I started using the phone.
And even stock oreo is probably the best thing to come from Google. Pixel xl runs it flawlessly.
Thickness and bezels don't bother me either. Considering you're happy with the 7plus, if be surprised if the bezels bothered your as they're nearly the same proportions. The camera is fantastic and the performance and fluidity are on par with iOS.
I have owned every Nexus device... went to the Pixel XL from the 6P....
Thinness is just good, i think theres such a thing as too thin. This phone i think its perfect balance.
As far as bezels.... Its not a big deal really. My fingers rest there when i play horizontally anyways. Its not as beautiful as minimal bezel phones nowadays, but by NO means its ugly. Its fine.
I don't mind the bezels personally either. It makes it easier to use one handed. If the screen went closer to the bottom of the screen, there'd be no way for me to reach the navbar with my thumb (it's tough now as is, but maybe my thumbs are longer than average lol).
Thickness I never pay any attention to, because my cases are all varying thicknesses anyhow.
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I'm considering selling mine actually, for the sole reason of the speakers. I can't stand watching videos on it, after my last 2 phone booth had dual front facing.
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I dont think the bezels are any bigger than the Iphone 7. I think the black version looks better as it does a good job of blending the bezels especially side bezels with the screen when the display is off. White version makes the bezels stand out more prominently. The new thinner, longer phones look super cool but as has been pointed out the XL is not ugly at all. 450 euros for 128GB its a fantastic price. I would suggest that you make sure it is under Google warranty as there can be some hardware fault down the road and Google will have your back covered.
Hi,
I have an iPhone 7 Plus and a Pixel XL and I can tell you that it's really hard to choose between them.
The iPhone 7 Plus is definitely thinner and you can clearly feel the difference. However the Pixel is not that thick especially from the bottom side (the top of the phone is thicker).
Concerning the bezels, its the opposite. The iPhone 7 Plus bezels are much bigger and noticeable compared to the Pixel XL.
So I actually prefer the thinness of the iPhone 7 Plus and the bezels of the Pixel XL and that's why I said it's hard to choose between them. Also, you need to know that the iPhone 7 build quality is much better than the Pixel's.
Hi All
Currently looking for a new phone and MI6 is top of my list, big Xiaomi fan, but my one concern is the weight of the phone. I'm coming from an MI4C which is extremely light (132g) v MI6 (168g). Can anyone comment on the weight of MI6, does it feel quite heavy? Looking at other flagships it seems one of the heaviest out there in that screen size market.
its so heavy, if you have problem with weight of phone, consider...
its super cool phone, everything is fine , but so heavy
You get used to the weight quite quickly. But why now a Mi6? Is it about the size? I would wait for the presentation of the Mi8.
Sorry for OT,
Need advice
What should i choose mi mix 2s or up coming mi 8
At first its seems quite heavy, but you get comfy with it very easy.
I like it when the Phone is a bit heavier so you can feel it in your pocket.
Buy it if you want a new Phone right now then go for it or wait for the Mi 8 for sure.
Axendo said:
You get used to the weight quite quickly. But why now a Mi6? Is it about the size? I would wait for the presentation of the Mi8.
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Hmm yes not sure what to do. Using one handed I'm sure it gets quite heavy after a while.
I'm a big fan of smaller screen sizes, so max would be 5.5in. Seems like MI8 is going to be over 6 in which is way too big for me
you can not compare "old" 5.5in phones with new ones:
6" Mi Mix 2s
Dimensions 150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
5,5" Redmi Note 3 Pro
Dimensions 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
I have the ceramik version, which is still a a bit heavier than glass-version. but no problem!
If you decide on a mi6, don't buy the ceramic, you will not need it. I bought it since there was almost no price difference to the "standard" version.
What i really like about my Mi6 is the (ultrasonic) Fingerprint/Home button on front - perfect unlocking even with wet fingers.
Maybe Mi8 in-display fingerprint is just as good, we will see.
Axendo said:
you can not compare "old" 5.5in phones with new ones:
6" Mi Mix 2s
Dimensions 150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
5,5" Redmi Note 3 Pro
Dimensions 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
I have the ceramik version, which is still a a bit heavier than glass-version. but no problem!
If you decide on a mi6, don't buy the ceramic, you will not need it. I bought it since there was almost no price difference to the "standard" version.
What i really like about my Mi6 is the (ultrasonic) Fingerprint/Home button on front - perfect unlocking even with wet fingers.
Maybe Mi8 in-display fingerprint is just as good, we will see.
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I've heard that the ultrasonic fingerprint reader on our mi 6 is actually the try-and-see thing before going to in display ultrasonic fp readers. And I remember some guy on miui forums who've tested mi 8 saying it's quite responsive as mi 6's.
It gets a little heavy when I hold it with one hand but mostly when I try to watch something in landscape. No problems when using two hand of course. Holding it in portrait with one hand is fine for as long as I like. I actually love the weight of it most of the time, feels very premium.
The mi6 is a great phone at its price IMO. If you like your devices notchless and can stand losing the headphone jack this is a great option.
It is nice and heavy.