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Is it worth to upgrade from Huawei Mate 9 to OnePlus 5T?

Hello,
I currently have a Huawei Mate 9 and I'm thinking take the Snapdragon 835 bandwagon.
Three devices were on my list, but 2 are almost discarded.
- Mi Mix 2. Design is great, but average camera and too dim screen are a no go.
- Razer Phone. I would love that 120Hz screen (I own a high refresh rate monitor and love it), but the screen is just 5.7", I like M9's 5.9", but I think the ideal for me is around 6.0"- 6.5".
So, I'm left with 5T, which I think is a overall great phone, but for those who came from Huawei Mate 9, is it really an upgrade? Does it really fully replaces a Mate 9?
I like M9's size and form factor, camera is very good, and I think that its bright and colorfull IPS LCD display to be very good.
But I do miss having a SD 835 powered Smartphone.

I really like my Mate 9 when I had it, good battery life, no lag... Only reason for my switch was EMUI updates and no persistent notifications on lockscreen.

lexi250 said:
I really like my Mate 9 when I had it, good battery life, no lag... Only reason for my switch was EMUI updates and no persistent notifications on lockscreen.
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Now that you moved to 5T, do you miss anything from Mate 9?

Take note that the mate 9 does get treble support while the OP5T won't. Also remember that aspect ratios are important when talking about screen area, where the mate 9 has a much bigger surface than the 5T due to its aspect ratio even if they have the same diagonal length.
The 5T is a really good phone nevertheless, but I am not sure how much of an upgrade it is in other quality of life departments it could be.

superandroid2011 said:
Now that you moved to 5T, do you miss anything from Mate 9?
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IR blaster, and 16:9.
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cam over from a mate 9 and mate 10
only reason for the change was development support.
5T seems to have a strong dev team going, the mate 9 and 10 dont have any real development going on

lexi250 said:
IR blaster, and 16:9.
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What is wrong with 18:9? Is the phone physically too narrow/tall or are the black bars that bothers you?

superandroid2011 said:
Hello,
I currently have a Huawei Mate 9 and I'm thinking take the Snapdragon 835 bandwagon.
Three devices were on my list, but 2 are almost discarded.
- Mi Mix 2. Design is great, but average camera and too dim screen are a no go.
- Razer Phone. I would love that 120Hz screen (I own a high refresh rate monitor and love it), but the screen is just 5.7", I like M9's 5.9", but I think the ideal for me is around 6.0"- 6.5".
So, I'm left with 5T, which I think is a overall great phone, but for those who came from Huawei Mate 9, is it really an upgrade? Does it really fully replaces a Mate 9?
I like M9's size and form factor, camera is very good, and I think that its bright and colorfull IPS LCD display to be very good.
But I do miss having a SD 835 powered Smartphone.
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I have both Mate 9 and oneplus 5t now. I like mate 9 for the aspect ratio 16:9 and the SD card. I like the development of the oneplus 5t. If I have to keep one I will choose mate 9.

superandroid2011 said:
What is wrong with 18:9? Is the phone physically too narrow/tall or are the black bars that bothers you?
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Nothing is wrong with 18:9, just preferred 16:9 for gaming and web browsing. The frequent software update and near pure Android experiences makes up for the IR blaster for TV and screen aspect ratio. The SD835 is enough to convince you to change phones.

Snapdragon 845 is around the corner.

I just came from having a Huawei Mate 8 and had it for two years works perfectly and was a great phone. I loved the size and form factor and had the same problem I couldn't find anything to upgrade to. I think there's too little development for Huawei. My Mate 8 was still running Android 6. I did find the battery and screen on time better on the Huawei. Thought the screen size on the 5t is smaller and more narrow I actually much rather the feel in the hand and how compact it is in the pocket etc. I was in the same situation I wanted something with a headphone jack, decent screen size and battery that could put custom roms on, so went for the OnePlus 5t in the end.
Just think the power settings on Huawei are better being able to prevent apps from running at all while not in use is good as the battery life I'm getting is pretty poor. I could get two days out of the Mate 8 and would only just get one day from the 5t. Without being able to stop apps properly the battery just drains with hardly any use.

gotshoaib said:
Snapdragon 845 is around the corner.
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And NOBODY will notice any advantages over the SD835...

[email protected] said:
I have both Mate 9 and oneplus 5t now. I like mate 9 for the aspect ratio 16:9 and the SD card. I like the development of the oneplus 5t. If I have to keep one I will choose mate 9.
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Thanks for the replies so far.
Reading all the posts, looks like 5T is a small step up from Mate 9 generally speaking. There are goodies (eg. development) and compromises (eg. 18:9).
I'll try a 5T if I find a used one for a good price.

superandroid2011 said:
Thanks for the replies so far.
Reading all the posts, looks like 5T is a small step up from Mate 9 generally speaking. There are goodies (eg. development) and compromises (eg. 18:9).
I'll try a 5T if I find a used one for a good price.
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Most flagships from 2016 will not be a big leap to the 5T. I think you have to look at all the unique offerings of the 5T to see if you think it would be a good fit for you.
Some people cannot live without beautiful AMOLED screens. And the dev support on the OnePlus phones is top notch.
Some people hate 18:9 aspect ratios. And can't stand proprietary charging methods (even if they are faster than any other phone).

xocomaox said:
Most flagships from 2016 will not be a big leap to the 5T. I think you have to look at all the unique offerings of the 5T to see if you think it would be a good fit for you.
Some people cannot live without beautiful AMOLED screens. And the dev support on the OnePlus phones is top notch.
Some people hate 18:9 aspect ratios. And can't stand proprietary charging methods (even if they are faster than any other phone).
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Makes sense.
AMOLED screens:
Personally, by a small margin, I preffer good IPS LCD over Amoled as I'm more sensitive to poor whites on Amoled (where they are actually a gray shade on Amoled) than its deep Blacks (where they are a gray shade on IPS LCD). In both cases you get used to the display weakness and will just really see that difference when comparing side by side.
Dev Support:
Its nice to have a active community, but I'm not too much anymore on ROMs and etc, EMUI is good for me. But for the 5T, ROMs are really good because I think Pure Android is fast, really fast, but lacks a few things, so good ROMs fill in the gap.
18:9 aspect ratio:
I'm really used to 16:9 and I think they should not have changed it for a while, but I'm willing to try it these new options.
Proprietary charging methods:
Not a con for me, as I normally only charge my phones once a day, and never a original charger has failed or broke in my hands.

superandroid2011 said:
AMOLED screens:
Personally, by a small margin, I preffer good IPS LCD over Amoled as I'm more sensitive to poor whites on Amoled (where they are actually a gray shade on Amoled) than its deep Blacks (where they are a gray shade on IPS LCD). In both cases you get used to the display weakness and will just really see that difference when comparing side by side.
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I know what you mean. But the color reproduction on Samsung's screens are fantastic, and the brightness is far better on AMOLED screens than on LCD, simply because of how the technology is used in real-world situations.

davoidd said:
I just came from having a Huawei Mate 8 and had it for two years works perfectly and was a great phone. I loved the size and form factor and had the same problem I couldn't find anything to upgrade to. I think there's too little development for Huawei. My Mate 8 was still running Android 6. I did find the battery and screen on time better on the Huawei. Thought the screen size on the 5t is smaller and more narrow I actually much rather the feel in the hand and how compact it is in the pocket etc. I was in the same situation I wanted something with a headphone jack, decent screen size and battery that could put custom roms on, so went for the OnePlus 5t in the end.
Just think the power settings on Huawei are better being able to prevent apps from running at all while not in use is good as the battery life I'm getting is pretty poor. I could get two days out of the Mate 8 and would only just get one day from the 5t. Without being able to stop apps properly the battery just drains with hardly any use.
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I still have my Mate 8 in addition to my 5T. A year ago, I was desperate for a new toy so I was looking at the Mate 8 and 9, and decided to get the 8. The 5T and Mate 8 are very different devices that they complement each other and I love both. But development was limited for the Mate 8 but I was able to get KangVIP ROM & black pyramid theme running on it which is cool. Mate 8 by far the hardest phone I've had for rooting/flashing. Soft bricked that thing more times than all my other devices alone.
I prefer the aspect ratio of the Mate 8, but the 5T is compact and sleek. Oneplus is just so much more robust development wise, which is why I went with the 5T. :good:

xocomaox said:
I know what you mean. But the color reproduction on Samsung's screens are fantastic, and the brightness is far better on AMOLED screens than on LCD, simply because of how the technology is used in real-world situations.
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I like Amoled (had samsung galaxies from 1 to 4) then I switched to LG where displays on G2 and G3 were just OK, but I fell in love with those great whites compared to Amoled.
Moving forward, G4 had one of the best screens ever for me, but was plagued by severe burn-in, G5 display was dimmer and burn-in still an issue.
When I got it, Mate 9 set a new standard of display quality for me. Great colors, very good blacks, high contrast ratio and the brightest display I ever had.
So I think, whichever phone will be my next one, I'll be losing on display.

superandroid2011 said:
I like Amoled (had samsung galaxies from 1 to 4) then I switched to LG where displays on G2 and G3 were just OK, but I fell in love with those great whites compared to Amoled.
Moving forward, G4 had one of the best screens ever for me, but was plagued by severe burn-in, G5 display was dimmer and burn-in still an issue.
When I got it, Mate 9 set a new standard of display quality for me. Great colors, very good blacks, high contrast ratio and the brightest display I ever had.
So I think, whichever phone will be my next one, I'll be losing on display.
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That may be true. Display does come down to personal preference a lot of the time. I did play with a Mate 9 at Best Buy once when I had my Pixel XL but it didn't look as good. Probably because I am used to AMOLED, lol.

Oneplus 5T has the adaptive screen mode that replicates true colours, pretty much identical as real life, or an IPS. I still have my Nexus 5, which by the time was praised by it's outstanding screen quality and colour accuracy, well, with that adaptive mode on the OP5T the whites are actually whiter, no bluish or orange tint to it, simply a perfect white. The colours seem dull but that's how real colours are.
AMOLED were praised at first for punchy vivid colours, I never liked it. Went to the OnePlus 5t and when I came upon that adaptive mode, I knew this was the best device ever released, a true worthy upgrade from my lovely and awesome Nexus 5.
A friend of mine has the mate 9, I have to say the screen is nice but nowhere close the OnePlus 5t has to offer.
I just wished OnePlus incorporated OIS on their sensors.. that's my only con

Which phone is significantly better than Pixel 2 XL ?

I am confuse which phone to upgrade right now .. I have switched to few phones i.e HTC U11, P20 pro, S9 Plus, S8 Plus, Honor 10, P20, note 9 etc but none of them impressed me and came back to Pixel 2 XL....Which phone is significantly better than Pixel 2 XL? When I say better I mean better camera, sound and battery life which are three important factor for me in smartphones....new pixel phones are only slight updates ..what options are there in others brands ..It seem there is no prefect phone out there which provide everything without any compromise

In my opinion, not much unless you want to get something from the S10 series. I tried the Xiaomi MI 9 and it just didnt feel right. Specs were good but it just wasnt polished like the pixel phone. I'm personally waiting for the Pixel 4 xl to come out.

equlizer said:
In my opinion, not much unless you want to get something from the S10 series. I tried the Xiaomi MI 9 and it just didnt feel right. Specs were good but it just wasnt polished like the pixel phone. I'm personally waiting for the Pixel 4 xl to come out.
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My wife has the S10+ and lives it. A few years ago she got the S8+ then got the S9+. On the S8+ they started hurtling the experience of you rooted so at that point she said screw it and didn't care about the customization options of rooting. Now she done care at all.
I think if you are in the scene and really enjoy the experience of modifying and squeezing every ounce of whatever gets you off then the S phones are not for you. If on the other hand, you can't really qualify why you root other than just cause it's cool, the S10+ certainly a great phone...
I am really hoping the Pixel 4 XL is a solid improvement with no stupid notch. 6 or 8 megs and a slamming screen need to happen also!!

I don't think there's any phone right now that's "significantly" better to be honest. Maybe just better in some ways. I still think it'll be a couple years before you can say significantly tho.

P30 Pro would be the phone to have but I wouldn't call it the ultimate device to have as that doesn't exist. However it is a great phone no doubt. I'm using the Mate 20 Pro and absolutely love it so my next device would be the Mate 30 Pro.
I had the Pixel 2 XL back in the day and it was an amazing phone. I didn't want to get the 3XL because it seemed like a downgrade. If things get better with the Pixel 4 XL like 4000 mah battery and better body I might give it a try over the Mate 30 Pro. However its going to take a lot to take me away from Huawei now.
I tired many phones and my favorite two are Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 2 XL

What about OnePlus 6T? You can toss in the Google Pixel Camera and the photo quality is surprisingly good. OxygenOS is not my cup of tea but it's pretty close to stock plus there's a lot of Rom support and development.

CyberpodS2 said:
My wife has the S10+ and lives it. A few years ago she got the S8+ then got the S9+. On the S8+ they started hurtling the experience of you rooted so at that point she said screw it and didn't care about the customization options of rooting. Now she done care at all.
I think if you are in the scene and really enjoy the experience of modifying and squeezing every ounce of whatever gets you off then the S phones are not for you. If on the other hand, you can't really qualify why you root other than just cause it's cool, the S10+ certainly a great phone...
I am really hoping the Pixel 4 XL is a solid improvement with no stupid notch. 6 or 8 megs and a slamming screen need to happen also!!
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I have tried many samsung phones from Samsung s6/ S7 edge to S9 Plus/Note 9 but I have got same sort of experience ..Not much improvement in design, Display, software and camera ..only slight tweak here and there. I compared s7 edge photo with S9 plus and they were pretty much same and even s7 edge has better result and details in some photos thats why I did not went for S10 ..Samsung old phones offer same experience in less price .. I am also not big fan of curve edge screen which are slippery and not easy to grip because you accidently touch screen while holding it ..If I will ever get any phone from S10 series then will opt for s10 e even though its battery is small but Samsung software even one UI with latest hardware was not as fluid as pixel or ios

Hazzay88 said:
P30 Pro would be the phone to have but I wouldn't call it the ultimate device to have as that doesn't exist. However it is a great phone no doubt. I'm using the Mate 20 Pro and absolutely love it so my next device would be the Mate 30 Pro.
I had the Pixel 2 XL back in the day and it was an amazing phone. I didn't want to get the 3XL because it seemed like a downgrade. If things get better with the Pixel 4 XL like 4000 mah battery and better body I might give it a try over the Mate 30 Pro. However its going to take a lot to take me away from Huawei now.
I tired many phones and my favorite two are Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 2 XL
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I have not tried p30 pro or mate 20 pro but had p20 pro. I purchased p20 pro after DxO mark gave it high score in camea but to be hoenst camera was big disappointment especially when taking photos of human faces, children, moving object etc....skin tone was like as if its oil painting ..very artificial looking and this was when Master AI feature was turned off ..Camera was great for static object and low light photography . It was downgrade from pixel 2 ..now I don't trust DxO mark thats why did not went for mate 20 pro or p30 pro because they got very much same score ..They no doubt offer great package but I still have some doubt about camera and software but I will take Huawei flagship over Samsung any day

liriolebron said:
What about OnePlus 6T? You can toss in the Google Pixel Camera and the photo quality is surprisingly good. OxygenOS is not my cup of tea but it's pretty close to stock plus there's a lot of Rom support and development.
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Oneplus 6T is probably my second best after pixel/ios when we consider software experience but camera is still not among top and I am looking forward what Oneplus 7 bring in few days . If its camera prove to be as good as pixel 3 and bring strero speaker then I will take it without any hesitation ..Its better to buy oneplus phone as brand new because they hold their value unlike others flagship

Rajaasim1980 said:
Oneplus 6T is probably my second best after pixel/ios when we consider software experience but camera is still not among top and I am looking forward what Oneplus 7 bring in few days . If its camera prove to be as good as pixel 3 and bring strero speaker then I will take it without any hesitation ..Its better to buy oneplus phone as brand new because they hold their value unlike others flagship
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I've been very happy with my 2 XL since its release, but since I'm on T-Mobile, I'm seriously looking at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It looks like a great phone at a great price, plus it supports 600 MHz and 5G.

Better in term of specs or user experience?
5G is coming coverage or support is very small for now. I am waiting for Pixel XL 5 or 6 to replace my current P2XL.
As long as Google is updating, I am not replacing my phone
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JimSmith94 said:
I've been very happy with my 2 XL since its release, but since I'm on T-Mobile, I'm seriously looking at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It looks like a great phone at a great price, plus it supports 600 MHz and 5G.
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Share your experience with us once you get your hand on oneplus 7 pro
Reviews suggesting that camera is still weak point of oneplus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVWLD3064Ng

mxmarcus said:
Better in term of specs or user experience?
5G is coming coverage or support is very small for now. I am waiting for Pixel XL 5 or 6 to replace my current P2XL.
As long as Google is updating, I am not replacing my phone
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I don't care about latest specs to be honest but camera , battery and great sound is my priority ..I like stock and close to stock software as well . rest I don't care ram is 4GB or 6/8GB and whther its running SD 835 or 845/855 etc because they hardly make any difference in real life experience except feeling good factor of having latest and greatest

Rajaasim1980 said:
Share your experience with us once you get your hand on oneplus 7 pro
Reviews suggesting that camera is still weak point of oneplus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVWLD3064Ng
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I'm not much of a photographer so the camera doesn't matter much to me. I'm thinking now that I'll wait to see what the Pixel 4 XL and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G look like before I decide what or if I'll switch.

I've had the mate 20 pro and mi 8 since my pixel last year and guess what I've bought again. Yes the pixel 2 xl

sutty86 said:
I've had the mate 20 pro and mi 8 since my pixel last year and guess what I've bought again. Yes the pixel 2 xl
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There are few things which bother me about pixel 2 XL
1) speaker is nice when playing music /youtube but is low during video call on WhatsApp, skype etc ..earpiece/mic quality is also average. Call quality of iphone xr was another level
2) brightness is not great and often i need to drag brightness slider to 90 percent when brightness of samsung and even cheap redmi note series was more than enough at 40/50 percent

I disagree with the brightness , mine is on par with the other phones I've had...
Loudspeaker quality you could always root and tinker with XML files

sutty86 said:
I disagree with the brightness , mine is on par with the other phones I've had...
Loudspeaker quality you could always root and tinker with XML files
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It might be on par with other phones you've had but that doesn't mean it's not low. It's only rated at a max of 483 nits when other phones are double that at max auto brightness.
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EeZeEpEe said:
It might be on par with other phones you've had but that doesn't mean it's not low. It's only rated at a max of 483 nits when other phones are double that at max auto brightness.
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I have turned adaptive brightness off because it was always more dark than my taste
I think behaviour of brightness slider have been changed after pie update because it get bright only when drag slider all the way to right side at 80 percent indoor and at 90/95 percent outdoor

Rajaasim1980 said:
I have turned adaptive brightness off because it was always more dark than my taste
I think behaviour of brightness slider have been changed after pie update because it get bright only when drag slider all the way to right side at 80 percent indoor and at 90/95 percent outdoor
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Yes the brightness slider became linear with Android Pie.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...c-brightness-slider-introduced-android-p-dp3/
So 50% on the slider is truly 50% of what the screen is capable of. So for the Pixel 2 XL it should be around 242 nits. And for something like a Samsung S9+ or S10+, 50% should be around 500+ nits since they have a max 1000+ nits rating.
For me, adaptive brightness does fine. Goes to 100% in bright outdoors and is bright enough indoors and low enough for low light. The idea is you're supposed to make adjustments to your liking and eventually you don't have to make them anymore. I "calibrate" mine by putting my phone to 0% when in pitch black. After that it's fine for me in all lighting conditions.
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Which phone should I buy?

Hello everyone
Which phone should I buy?
1. S10 plus
2. Note9
3. P30 pro
4. Mate 20x
5. LG G8
6. LG V50
7. Any other
Plz reply with Which and Why?
Thanking in advance.

I would go for the P30 Pro or Mate 20X. The cameras are outstanding. The battery life is really good. However, if you want lots of pen functionality and added bloatware/extra functions, go with a Samsung.

Mate 20 X, good camera, big screen and battery life. If there was no Mate 20 X, i would go for the Note 10 Pro. Besides that ugly camera hole and curves, the 6.8 inch screen looks really nice on Quad HD.
Or:
The Vivo Nex 3 if you like waterfall screens? (i don't). Large 6.89 inch screen, no notch/camera hole, good camera. But yeah still only realeased in China.
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_5g-review-2005.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EB5Q5yFD7U
OnePlus 7T Pro if you want a 6.67 inch 90Hz screen without notch and camera hole. Also Quad HD, but tiny lower than Note 10 Pro. It has also a curved screen.

Note 9. It has led notifications.
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I went for the mate 20x for these reasons :
Beautiful 7.2 inch screen with no interruption aside from a tiny notch.
No useless curves.
It's smooth and fast.
Supports a normal sized pen and it has some fast tricks for notes that I love as an architect.
The cameras are good enough.
It's symmetrical design ( ocd)
The storage is way more than I ever need.
I love the IR blaster I use it daily
The speakers are phenomenal
Watching Netflix on here is so damn awesome.
Mine came with the pen and the flip case plus the one in the box which I like.
To me it was the cheapest option compared to the note 9 and the oneplus 7 pro { which both has useless curved screen)
I am a screen fanatic and tbh I love the screen on here.
You won't go wrong with the mate 20x
Goodluck
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MO11 said:
I went for the mate 20x for these reasons :
Beautiful 7.2 inch screen with no interruption aside from a tiny notch.
No useless curves.
It's smooth and fast.
Supports a normal sized pen and it has some fast tricks for notes that I love as an architect.
The cameras are good enough.
It's symmetrical design ( ocd)
The storage is way more than I ever need.
I love the IR blaster I use it daily
The speakers are phenomenal
Watching Netflix on here is so damn awesome.
Mine came with the pen and the flip case plus the one in the box which I like.
To me it was the cheapest option compared to the note 9 and the oneplus 7 pro { which both has useless curved screen)
I am a screen fanatic and tbh I love the screen on here.
You won't go wrong with the mate 20x
Goodluck
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Very good positives noted in favor of the Mate 20x most of which I also agree with.
I had a OnePlus 7 pro, and by the grace of God I would have kept that device if it weren't for the overly aggressive on the verge of offensive curved edges.
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Limeybastard said:
Very good positives noted in favor of the Mate 20x most of which I also agree with.
I had a OnePlus 7 pro, and by the grace of God I would have kept that device if it weren't for the overly aggressive on the verge of offensive curved edges.
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Yeah I agree with you, I would have definitely went for the one plus 7 pro if it had flat screen. Flat will always be my first choice.
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I would recommend mate 30 pro, i know it's not in the list, but if I want to buy new phone I will certainly buy mate 30 pro even Google issue is not 100% resolved, simply because it great phone.

I managed to get a Mate 20 Pro for £152 brand new from O2. It's a great phone with everything you could ever want and will only get better with EMUI 10. However I found the fingerprint sensor very temperamental and I rely on it for banking apps and last pass. Also I found the screen a bit on a small side although it's 6.4 inches it's noticeably much smaller than my previous Note 9 which I sold on due to average camera and battery life. However, OneUI on the Note 9 is right up there with Oxygen OS and 'stock' in my opinion. Screen size was also spot on and speakers very good.
Now I'm using the Mate 20 X and it's a great phone, amazing screen and speakers and good battery life. I do miss the faster charging of the Mate 20 Pro and the lack of waterproofing and although the screen is very good, it's not 2k. There's always pluses and minuses with any phone.

I purchased two Huawei Mate 20 x EVR L29 phones, one for myself and one for my wife. They have been great phones and very useful as we have travelled throughout Europe and the United States. I love the large screen which allows us to clearly read articles on the Internet, E books, etc., However for daily use I'm beginning to find my phone just a bit too heavy. It is often nearly hanging out of my shirt pocket and it becomes slightly uncomfortable after more than an hour of using it to read with. For that reason I have purchased as Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus which I will carry as my daily phone. I will list my Mate 20 x for sale while keeping my wife's Mate 20 x for travelling. The Note 10+ is a good phone and practical for daily use, but it doesn't come close to the big screen experience of the Mate 20 x.

Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)
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Joker [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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8 inch screen :victory:

WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)
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This is why we can't have nice things.
Expected €2400 price point.
That's why screens are getting narrower and narrower, phablets have ceased to exist across the entire industry, and no Mate 30 X. Cut costs, then clear the way for gigantic profit margins on super high end products that have fatter screens.
My Mate 20 X (already too narrow) cost £450 (€500 / $575) including 20% tax ...

mudnightoil said:
This is why we can't have nice things.
Expected €2400 price point.
That's why screens are getting narrower and narrower, phablets have ceased to exist across the entire industry, and no Mate 30 X. Cut costs, then clear the way for gigantic profit margins on super high end products that have fatter screens.
My Mate 20 X (already too narrow) cost £450 (€500 / $575) including 20% tax ...
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Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Limeybastard said:
Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Limeybastard said:
Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.

mudnightoil said:
It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.
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Did you want a 7.2 [email protected] 16.9 ratio? [emoji1787]
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mudnightoil said:
It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.
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If you think the mate20x is too narrow you dont know phones.

OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro

Hello... I don't know much about phones but if you guys could pick a phone which would you rather have OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro or something else altogether? I don't play games, thanks

Dude905 said:
Hello... I don't know much about phones but if you guys could pick a phone which would you rather have OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus 7Pro or something else altogether? I don't play games, thanks
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YouTube will be your friend but I'd say this. Is QHD important to you vs the full HD screen that is on the 7T? If you ask me you will not tell the difference. Will a tear drop notch bother you vs no notch like what is found on the 7 Pro?
Curved display vs flat display. Curved display looks good (to me) but it shows glare when you're using it in sunlight. The 7t charges faster than the 7 Pro due to the new 30T charging technology vs the older 30 charger found in the 7 Pro. To me the most important factor is do you prefer 128gb vs 256gb storage?
For my personal use I think the 7T is the all around better phone. I don't care for a curved display, I actually like having a dedicated front facing camera vs the pop-up cam, I prefer the faster charging but envy the larger 256gb found on the 7 Pro. If you're anything like me then save the money and get the 7T.
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@ OuncE718 Thank you for your input. And, answer your questions, really I don't know what you're asking. I like watching movies on my phone but that pretty much it. As for the storage size, it doesn't matter much for me, though I do like a good battery life. I want a new phone because the phone I have now is a little slow, LG-G6, it's okay but I want something new and unlocked. Also, it doesn't have to be the ones I listed if there something better than them, thanks

Take a look at this comparison on gsmarena. What I would say is, if money is not a problem then get the 7T Pro, and if it's the opposite 7T will be sufficient.

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@ OuncE718 Thank you for your input. And, answer your questions, really I don't know what you're asking. I like watching movies on my phone but that pretty much it. As for the storage size, it doesn't matter much for me, though I do like a good battery life. I want a new phone because the phone I have now is a little slow, LG-G6, it's okay but I want something new and unlocked. Also, it doesn't have to be the ones I listed if there something better than them, thanks
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What question did I ask that confuses you? If you don't care about storage then the 7t is your best friend. You'll be blown away, especially coming from the G6.
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OuncE718 said:
Is QHD important to you vs the full HD screen that is on the 7T?
Curved display vs flat display.
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This above and I'm not sure about the display which I would like, thanks

Diatomix98 said:
Take a look at this comparison on gsmarena. What I would say is, if money is not a problem then get the 7T Pro, and if it's the opposite 7T will be sufficient.
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Do they sell the 7T pro in Canada?

Curved screens look silly. 7T.

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This above and I'm not sure about the display which I would like, thanks
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He means screen resolution. QHD is 2k, 1440p. FHD is 1080p
I also can't tell any difference myself . I think you'd be happy with the 7t

OnePlus 7T is best if you don't want to spend much or under budget constraints as well as if you want latest specs(SD 855+) and warp charge 30T.
Go for OnePlus 7 pro if you want a phone with premium appearance like infinity display (similar to latest Samsung Galaxy devices) as well as if you want pop-up camera and horizon light(since there is no notification light in 7T) and also if you want qHD display as well as 4000 mAh battery. But 7 Pro costs a little more and there is no difference in camera department.

I must warn you. I've just returned my oneplus 7T due to green tint on the upper part of the screen. Many devices are affected of this flaw. Please google about it and potential hw/software issues before you make your decision. (i recomend revuew on androidpolice) It looks like oneplus 7t pro has higher quality panel than regular 7t(i am not talking about screen resolution).

I keep hearing about this issue and I wonder if it does not affect the tmobile 7t cause I don't have that issue

I see the green tint "issue" but it only appears under real low light. I don't see it under normal lighting conditions. It doesn't bother me at all.
To be honest I never noticed it until I saw this post.
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Question Thinking of getting a 9 Pro

It's time to replace my aging S9+ and I was leaning heavily towards the 9 Pro but after reading a lot of threads on here it seems like that isn't the best choice. Is it really all doom and gloom for Oneplus owners or is the 9 https://9apps.ooo/ Pro still a good option? I've been a Samsung user for a long time and wanted to try something new.

just get the pixel 6 pro

It's completely up to you, each thread you've read is specific to the user. I own it and I like it. Personally you have a number of days ( depending on where you are in the world ), to buy it direct from OnePlus or Amazon, try it and if it's not for you, then you can return it.

Try a high performance device like ASUS ROG or Nubia Magic. You'll love it. They're not just for gaming. Alternatively Pixel 6 Pro.

Take it for a spin! It still can hold its own overall performance very well for the current price!

If you want a Samsung and got money get Note 22 Ultra. I love the design.
9 Pro is a Very Good phone. Some units are broken and some are broken by users.

Get it. Nuff said.

I got my 9 Pro immediately after launch. No issues. I'd buy again; especially now with the price drops.

If you can get it for $799, it might be worth it. However, it doesn't feel as polished as offerings from Samsung, the Pixel 6 Pro, or even the OnePlus 8 Pro from last year. Being a huge fan of everything up to OxygenOS 10, it feels like OnePlus gave up on stability and refinement. They're popping out entry level to mid range phones left and right, and neglecting the true flagships. From a friend that has the OP9 Pro, it overheats occasionally, has a lot of software bugs and has a camera that trails the competition.
I agree, consider the Pixel 6 Pro or wait for the S22 Ultra.

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I got my 9 Pro immediately after launch. No issues. I'd buy again; especially now with the price drops.
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Agreed. These price drops making me jealous but that always happens with every device. I knew it was only a matter of time. LoL

Guyinlaca said:
If you can get it for $799, it might be worth it. However, it doesn't feel as polished as offerings from Samsung, the Pixel 6 Pro, or even the OnePlus 8 Pro from last year. Being a huge fan of everything up to OxygenOS 10, it feels like OnePlus gave up on stability and refinement. They're popping out entry level to mid range phones left and right, and neglecting the true flagships. From a friend that has the OP9 Pro, it overheats occasionally, has a lot of software bugs and has a camera that trails the competition.
I agree, consider the Pixel 6 Pro or wait for the S22 Ultra
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And here we have someone giving advice based on their FRIEND's device. WTF. So many people want to hate on this device. I'm a power user who has been modding and overclocking everything I've owned and have ZERO issues with this phone. No overheating even after hours of gaming and sometimes gaming WHILE charging (which I like to avoid since it's not great for the battery). No stuttering, the camera is actually very close to the top dogs (see multiple reviews) and blows me away sometimes. I don't understand the hate. Maybe I just got lucky or maybe other people...........

i went from a 7 pro to the 9 pro.
the absolute only complaint is the hole punch camera. i miss the popup

Agree

aNGERY said:
i went from a 7 pro to the 9 pro.
the absolute only complaint is the hole punch camera. i miss the popup
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Agree

aNGERY said:
i went from a 7 pro to the 9 pro.
the absolute only complaint is the hole punch camera. i miss the popup
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I've gotten used to it.
My overall complaint with the industry is curved screens. Can we all agree it was a bad science experiment and go back to flat screens. The only reason I didn't buy a 9 was because it didn't come with 256GB in the US.

aNGERY said:
i went from a 7 pro to the 9 pro.
the absolute only complaint is the hole punch camera. i miss the popup
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I'm using an app that puts a battery status ring around the hole punch and then disable the battery icon so the hole punch just looks like my battery status. Helped me to forget about the stupid hole punch all together.

Buslova said:
I'm using an app that puts a battery status ring around the hole punch and then disable the battery icon so the hole punch just looks like my battery status. Helped me to forget about the stupid hole punch all together.
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Which one

I thought it would stings a bit to see they are offering 11% off. Thinking about it, I'm happy I bought it at full price in May. Wouldn't change it

aNGERY said:
Which one
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Energy ring universal.

AndyC76 said:
I thought it would stings a bit to see they are offering 11% off. Thinking about it, I'm happy I bought it at full price in May. Wouldn't change it
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I agree. I got to enjoy the extra time with the device since I got it day 1. Getting anything at launch is always exciting especially if you keep watching things progress online.