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I was just wondering if anyone was going to get rid of their HOX for a GN2? I love my HOX, but for some reason that GN2 is looking really really good.
Any thoughts?
gowings23 said:
I was just wondering if anyone was going to get rid of their HOX for a GN2? I love my HOX, but for some reason that GN2 is looking really really good.
Any thoughts?
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yeah i feel the same way but there is no way in hell that i am getting rid of my HOX i love it to much lol...... :laugh:
Nope, going to sell mine to fund a Nexus 4 though
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Nope, going to sell mine to fund a Nexus 4 though
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Really can't understand why?
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Really can't understand why?
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More powerful processor, more ram, stock Android with updates straight from Google, better dev scene, nicer aesthetics
The N4 is definitely another option. The only reason I'm not leaning toward it right now is because of the camera. I like the camera functionality on the HOX and I'm not sure there are apps that could replace what HTC has done with Sense. Specifically the "best shot" mode.
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More powerful processor, more ram, stock Android with updates straight from Google, better dev scene, nicer aesthetics
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Oh well yeah that'll do it everytime won't it, excuse me. Is it really that much better? Guess my opinion is unfairly biased coming from an optimus 2x I just dislike LG in general.
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Oh well yeah that'll do it everytime won't it, excuse me. Is it really that much better? Guess my opinion is unfairly biased coming from an optimus 2x I just dislike LG in general.
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It's not really an LG, it's a Nexus designed and maintained by Google. LG just happen to manufacture the hardware
I'm selling my One X and getting a Lumia. I'm just not having much luck with Android as of late.
The only advantage of the Nexus I see is stock android at the moment hardware won't have much of a drastic hit on performance for day to day stuff. Games etc who knows but using it for normal stuff the HOX still performs well.
Sense is another reason, it's good and personally I prefer it over stock android. N4 not having burst mode is a bit pants as HTC have implemented this pretty well on the HOX. You lose screen estate with the on screen buttons making the screen smaller than the HOX despite same size.
I'll still probably pick one up despite what I've said above.
Oh and the SGN2 is a great bit of kit of you can handle the size.
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SilverHedgehog said:
I'm selling my One X and getting a Lumia. I'm just not having much luck with Android as of late.
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but a Lumia can't be better than a not working Android device
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but a Lumia can't be better than a not working Android device
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lol, i agree
What's wrong with the Lumia? Seems like a nice device - good camera, and a smooth OS.
Yeah, I'm thinking about it as well, a good camera with Carl Zeiss lens and WP8 OS is what rocking it.
Microsoft is deffinitly coming back with Windows 8, I'm running it on my desktop atm and it's so fast and beautifull.
SilverHedgehog said:
I'm selling my One X and getting a Lumia. I'm just not having much luck with Android as of late.
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I don't think I could use Windows Phone. Yeah the Nokia hardware looks fantastic, but the lack of customisation, the ****ty tiles and the below par ecosystem really put me off
Did you have a look in Windows Phone section recently....?
There's a very nice kitchen out there.
I love the live tyles and how light and fast the OS is.
It's so good designed that with a single tab or two you reach the function you need everywhere and you see every update in the tyles.
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I don't think I could use Windows Phone. Yeah the Nokia hardware looks fantastic, but the lack of customisation, the ****ty tiles and the below par ecosystem really put me off
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My dad just bought a note II gunmetal colour and I have to say, I'm quite jealous and wished I waited for it before getting my one x.....
Yeah the Note is very nice designed.
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My dad just bought a note II gunmetal colour and I have to say, I'm quite jealous and wished I waited for it before getting my one x.....
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Note is a nice bit of kit and the grey version looks excellent. Borrowing my cousins device and it's great. First time I've taken this thing on the road and size is simply not that much of an issue and I've got small hands.
The speaker on this thing is probably one of the best on a mobile device a bit like the iPad speakers.
Quite tempted to get one for myself as the battery on it is on another level.
The only downside I see is an AMOLED screen some hate it some love it I don't mind it, it's better than the SGS3 screen and videos and games look lush on it.
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Looking at the 855+ it looks like it's just an OC'd version of the same processor.
Would u right to assume it's going to be able to accommodate the OnePlus 7 pro ROM's?
Perhaps the cameras may differ, if read that the rear are identical, not sure on the front. The mechanism is certainly missing.
Shouldn't affect functionality of the ROM though.
Excellent device it would seem, for as device that mimics another which is 100+ more in price and still for sale.
Good times if you're in the market.
I just might invest.
Anyone else ordered it?
After being a Nexus/Pixel loyalist since the Nexus 4, I think it's finally time to switch to OnePlus. Probably going to get the 7T. I'm pretty sure the 7T will get the same treatment as the 7 Pro's ROMs.
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Looking at the 855+ it looks like it's just an OC'd version of the same processor.
Would u right to assume it's going to be able to accommodate the OnePlus 7 pro ROM's?
Perhaps the cameras may differ, if read that the rear are identical, not sure on the front. The mechanism is certainly missing.
Shouldn't affect functionality of the ROM though.
Excellent device it would seem, for as device that mimics another which is 100+ more in price and still for sale.
Good times if you're in the market.
I just might invest.
Anyone else ordered it?
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It's on my list with high priority. Only thing I'm afraid is the development. What do you think?
How many threads do we need with this question?
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It's on my list with high priority. Only thing I'm afraid is the development. What do you think?
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Not sure I've got the p20 pro now and although it's decent enough. It's locked down.
I miss my OnePlus. I think there will be sold kind of unified development hopefully.
It is a beast of a device and the price is right too
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After being a Nexus/Pixel loyalist since the Nexus 4, I think it's finally time to switch to OnePlus. Probably going to get the 7T. I'm pretty sure the 7T will get the same treatment as the 7 Pro's ROMs.
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Defo mate. Only thing you'll miss is the superior camera but the difference isn't massive.
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How many threads do we need with this question?
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At least one more.
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Defo mate. Only thing you'll miss is the superior camera but the difference isn't massive.
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Absolutely will miss it. Everything else sounds better than the new Pixel. To me UFS 3.0 is more important than a camera. Pixel is rumored to still have 2.1. :/
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Absolutely will miss it. Everything else sounds better than the new Pixel. To me UFS 3.0 is more important than a camera. Pixel is rumored to still have 2.1. :/
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Not even sure what my phone is? P20 Pro?
Would that be a big enough factor to make you choose one over the other?
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Not even sure what my phone is? P20 Pro?
Would that be a big enough factor to make you choose one over the other?
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Google search tells me the P20 Pro has UFS 2.1.
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Google search tells me the P20 Pro has UFS 2.1.
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No idea pal, probably is. Can't wait to get rid of this phone.
I'm surprised there's literally no support or any questions posed for this phone.
I would have expected minimum traffic but literally my thread is the first thread.
If anyone is reading this out there reach out and perhaps you have answers for me?
i'm thinking about buying one. but as you've said above. no one cares the the phone. So interesting. :/
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i'm thinking about buying one. but as you've said above. no one cares the the phone. So interesting. :/
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There's a bit more going on the the Find X2 Pro forums - seems most have plumped for that variant at present. Plus neither have been mass-market released outside of Asia yet.
Any idea about its haptics motor feedback?
Comparable to pixels or iPhone
I took the plunge. Here in the UK, its £769 and it also comes with a £150 amazon voucher so this pushes it down to around £619,which is a no brainer. I'm loving it so far. I need more time to do a better review of my thoughts. It's fast though coming from a oneplus 8.
Bought mine today and said bye to my note4. Are pro roms compatible?
Got this in India at decent price similar to Oneplus 8 pro. Needless to say the phone is beast. I thought with [email protected], it'll suck the battery but believe me it is better than S20+ in terms of battery and performance.
Slightly dissappointed to see that there are not much post around for this device. I think moderators could have merged the threads of Pro and non-pro version.
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Got this in India at decent price similar to Oneplus 8 pro. Needless to say the phone is beast. I thought with [email protected], it'll suck the battery but believe me it is better than S20+ in terms of battery and performance.
Slightly dissappointed to see that there are not much post around for this device. I think moderators could have merged the threads of Pro and non-pro version.
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I agree as it's pretty much the same hardware!
I don't know about you but my answer is NO. This thing did not live up to my expectations at all. The specs read like they are all premium but the device is low quality at best. Using the device is an actual nightmare. The camera is a blurry mess, the GPS never locks, the file system is crap and freezes up when you try to load things. I bought into the gimmick and I lost... Anybody want to buy this piece of junk for a low price so I can buy an iphone and just have something that works?
OH... the bluetooth constantly bugs out... another thing that annoys me every single day.
I like the phone just don't love it. My Pixel 2 XL still feels better when I pick it up. What chaps my hide is when my photos disappear or when my phone app just disappears when I'm talking to someone.
The 7T is just perfect. But I won't buy newer phones if they have display a la "Samsung Edge". I hate the curved one.
I found the 5T to be super premium build quality. It's amazing. The Pixel 2 XL I bought at the same time was absolute junk. It had a noticeably poorer build quality and a really bad OLED screen.
I am getting a 7T Friday and will see if they maintained the great build quality (although I had an 8 Pro I returned for a week and it had excellent build quality like my 5T). I can't see where the OP is coming from regarding it not feeling premium? Is it just an OS perspective? I only ran OOS on my 5T for a couple weeks before switching exclusively to AOSP.
Sorry but this is nonsense! your argument is vague and silly. what is "low quality"? I still have my oneplus one, the oneplus 3t, oneplus 5t, all working good and now a 7t, which looks great and is great....
Absolutely yes! I find my 7T is perfect and worthy for the price paid. I don't have any issues or hardware errors.
Rooted and using a custom kernel
I don't know actually. I find the OnePlus phones to be still very good, but I'm kinda disappointed on how the team is struggling to keep them updated since they began to release lot of phones every year.
Plus, I like the improvements they made with the camera on the new OP8 Pro, but I want a phone that is totally comparable to iPhones/Galaxy phone in that area if I have to spend 900+ euros.
The 7T is literally perfect.
This is my first OP phone and I'd say - yes. I hope there'll be new OP phone without curved display.
If they release reasonably priced phones with flat screens. The price for the 8-series is too much considering it's a tencent phone.
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If they release reasonably priced phones with flat screens. The price for the 8-series is too much considering it's a tencent phone.
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I would gladly pay $1000 for a flat screened 8 Pro. But it doesn't exist and the S20+, even ignoring the terrible OS skin, is $1350 from Samsung unlocked. That is just too much for basically the same phone and a crippled software experience. And the S20+ has a curved screen as well! Although not as bad as the 8/8 Pro.
I have been with OP for the last 3 months, 7T is my first OP. Feel happier than with the other chinese brand X (4 years with them).
I recommend the OP, but please no pop up camera and curve edge.
I have to agree with the OP.
I'm having the exact same issues they are. Since most are software related I was hoping updates and custom ROMs could fix,a real shame there isn't any development for this device
For me 7T is almost perfect. I love it. If only battery and average stock camera indoor pic were better. I love to tinker my phone so with gcam , camera issues are solved ?. Since I don't game , so battery is enough for me to last full day with 20% left. YMMV.
I went from OP2 to HTC U11 to OP7T. Have no regrets. Will purchase OP9T if there are no better alternative. I change my phone every 2 years.
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I have to agree with the OP.
I'm having the exact same issues they are. Since most are software related I was hoping updates and custom ROMs could fix,a real shame there isn't any development for this device
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Have you even looked in this forum for custom roms and kernels?
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I have been with OP for the last 3 months, 7T is my first OP. Feel happier than with the other chinese brand X (4 years with them).
I recommend the OP, but please no pop up camera and curve edge.
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What brand? We want to know!
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Have you even looked in this forum for custom roms and kernels?
What brand? We want to know!
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Yes, there are as far as I know just 2 ROMs out there... Neither work with MMS on Verizon.
If you have another recommendation would love to hear it- for me just looking for stability and speed.
Thanks for everyone on this forum helping make the device great!
Yep, had three... OnePlus One, 6T, 7T (bought the 7T when the price went down, sold the 6T).
I don't buy them when they first are released. I wait until a new one is about to be released, then pick up the previous years model
typically at a reduced price.
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Yes, there are as far as I know just 2 ROMs out there... Neither work with MMS on Verizon.
If you have another recommendation would love to hear it- for me just looking for stability and speed.
Thanks for everyone on this forum helping make the device great!
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There are three ROMS available right now. I would recommend Omni for speed and stability, but not sure about your specific use-case.
IDK, no matter what setting I pick, the ringtone for google messages does not work and the do not auto update option in playstore does not work. This is only an issue on the 7T.
Hi all.
I'm thinking of getting a 9 pro and was wondering, would you buy it again if you had your current experience to help make your decision? I've found a few around $650, used. I'm not worried about insane camera quality. A good screen, solid performance, fast charging and being able to root and ROM it are what is drawing me in. I loved the 7 Pro I had but I've seen some say they don't think anything later has lived up to that and the quality has degraded. It nearly pushed me back to a 7 pro but I take it with a grain of salt, figured I'd ask here and see from some current users.
As for ROM's, /e/ apparently works. And Lineage. Does the color OS merge cause any new privacy concerns? I don't know a lot of how it has progressed, to be honest. I'm planning to ROM and de-google as much as I can.
Anyone who's used a PIxel 5a, might it be a better solution, cheaper?
Thanks for your input!
Honestly if I could go back, I wouldve bought a Galaxy s21 ultra. Android 12 is still so buggy for me and I'm not keen on OnePlus merging with oppo. I love OOS.
Maybe,. It still has been solid, like screen is beautiful, w/ refresh rate. It has the thirty minute 0-100 charge and forty minute wireless charge. It sounds good and looks good so maybe so.
One thing is the fast charging is 65 watts; which I liked the 35 watt on the 8 pro.
One of the drawbacks was the US unlocked version came with one sim slot, instead of two, like it should of been.
Also when the few updates were good , unlocked version usually only received the incremental version on Google server; but the last one, I just flashed in TWRP (which has been a beauty).
So all in all still a solid device with the microg and Gapps option.
If the Samsung can be unlocked, etc, and looking like it will be supported then maybe that might be the way. I've been looking at them the last few years and I really like that foldable phone that opens to a tablet.
The last one I personally owned was the S3 and that was the days. I remember it coming out and being like, "WOW". That was the CyanogenMod era for me on that S3.
Anyway I hope it works out in what you decide. One thing I think by the way is "how easy is it to recover, and which method? How easy to brick, etc?
Take care, and I hope this post is not too much, but I can relate (like I'm sure most of us here on XDA can), and thought I'd add my thoughts.
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Hi all.
I'm thinking of getting a 9 pro and was wondering, would you buy it again if you had your current experience to help make your decision? I've found a few around $650, used. I'm not worried about insane camera quality. A good screen, solid performance, fast charging and being able to root and ROM it are what is drawing me in. I loved the 7 Pro I had but I've seen some say they don't think anything later has lived up to that and the quality has degraded. It nearly pushed me back to a 7 pro but I take it with a grain of salt, figured I'd ask here and see from some current users.
As for ROM's, /e/ apparently works. And Lineage. Does the color OS merge cause any new privacy concerns? I don't know a lot of how it has progressed, to be honest. I'm planning to ROM and de-google as much as I can.
Anyone who's used a PIxel 5a, might it be a better solution, cheaper?
Thanks for your input!
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Yes. I would buy 9 Pro.
One of the best screen on the market. Hardware, same. Charging on Oneplus is awesome. When i buy my phone battery was 0. I charged with my phone Off in 27 minutes, 0-100 %. Than i buy wireless 50w, crazy fast too. I put my phone on the stand . Then i must have my eyes on the watch. It goes to 100% in no time, if i let it.
About ColorOS... Many people forget that Oppo Fiind 7 came out at the same time with OnePlus One (almost same phone). Oppo works on is own processor. Oppo made a foldable already.
Color OS works fine (on my European model phone). I'm glad that we don't have that Stupid cartoon that i see on Pixel 6 phones. Looks llike is made by a 3 years old kid.
Oxygen OS was Awesome, but unfortunately google f*cked up this great OS.
Camera on Oneplus 9 pro is good. I like xPan mode, especially.
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Honestly if I could go back, I wouldve bought a Galaxy s21 ultra. Android 12 is still so buggy for me and I'm not keen on OnePlus merging with oppo. I love OOS.
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exactly how I feel too.
Yes I would, I'd make sure I know the origin of the phone, I.e. Eu, USA TMobile, India, China. I would then find out which rom it has flashed. Then use these to compare which country you're using it in, to make sure there's no surprise. Also I'd stick with a11 or a12 on a rom you like. My spec's are in the screenshot and I'm in the UK.
I would buy the 9 Pro again, but I'm going to try the 10 Pro when Global model available!
Cheers
I would probably buy unlocked, but I would buy again. I would also have done a little more looking so I didn't end up with my phone stuck on India firmware now.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. Still undecided for now.
Another question; would you go to/back to a 7t Pro McLaren? Looks like it's about a $250 difference. I loved my 7 Pro and I'm willing to do a battery change. Or is the 9 Pro just so ahead that it's worth it to you?
Oh, and for those who wouldn't buy a 9 pro, would you mind to elaborate a little more? I'm down to these two and am trying to decide which makes more sense if I'm going to ROM it anyway.
Thanks again everyone!
650 usd for a op 9 pro? I'll take it. IMO no phones are better in this price range. It's not the best phone but it is expected that it will perform the same if not better with those $1000+ flagship phones.
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Another question; would you go to/back to a 7t Pro McLaren? Looks like it's about a $250 difference. I loved my 7 Pro and I'm willing to do a battery change. Or is the 9 Pro just so ahead that it's worth it to you?
Oh, and for those who wouldn't buy a 9 pro, would you mind to elaborate a little more? I'm down to these two and am trying to decide which makes more sense if I'm going to ROM it anyway.
Thanks again everyone!
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7 pro was great ! Mine was blue. NO front camera in display ! Back then Oxygen OS was awesome. And everything was easy : root-unroot-twrp-MSM.
But the screen is Too Curved. And soon you will get no updates.
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Don't ! Wait a little more. I'm sure you can use/keep your 9 pro few moths more.
I wait for Ultra.
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Oh, and for those who wouldn't buy a 9 pro, would you mind to elaborate a little more? I'm down to these two and am trying to decide which makes more sense if I'm going to ROM it anyway.
Thanks again everyone!
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Latest OOS (buggy Android 12 ColorOS ) is really not for me.
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Don't ! Wait a little more. I'm sure you can use/keep your 9 pro few moths more.
I wait for Ultra.
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Alright, I'll try and wait for the Ultra
I've owned my 9 Pro for about 4 months now. I have very mixed feelings about it.
For me, the pluses:
Unlockable bootloader with good third-party ROM support.
Nice screen, decent camera.
Wireless charging
The minuses:
Buggy factory ROM's. The switchover to Android 12 and a ColorOS-based build was a disaster. ColorOS is just not in the same league as OxygenOS as far as polish or capabilities. It lost most of the nice touches that made OxygenOS good. And the new team is doing a mediocre job of staying on top of security patches. It is now the end of February, and my phone is still at January 1, 2022 security patch level.
No SD-card slot.
I think I'd still pick the OnePlus over a Google phone. Google has had extensive hardware issues, and their customer service is supremely awful.
And I'd pick it over Samsung. Samsung is actively hostile toward unlocked bootloaders and custom ROM's. They also have a lengthy history of battery problems - the Galaxy Note 8 was not an aberration, merely the most severe.
Motorola/Lenovo makes decent hardware, but are completely falling down on updates. My wife's One Action is only 15 months old, and is still running Android 10 at a Nov 1, 2021 patch level. Supposedly the premise of the whole "Android One" program was that it would make it easier for the OEM's to issue timely updates and upgrades. Doesn't seem to be working.
To sum it up: The OnePlus is not great, but in the US market, it's still slightly better than the alternatives.
I bought a 256gb/12gb in mint condition for $550 USD that should be here tomorrow. I almost gave up on the idea but then saw the price and figured I'd give it a shot.
I looked forward to trying it out! Now to decide which ROM. LOS, Derp, Nameless or Stag. It's a fun problem I've missed having.
Thanks for all of the input, it helped a lot actually.
Yes. definitely. I just sold 8T model and bought 9 Pro for a good price. I will stick with Android 11 as long as I can, because IMHO A12 is childish and awful looking (especially these big fonts).
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around $650, used
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yes, i bought the same way, for similar price, it's worth it. you save money and there are no performance differences or use signs.
just make sure the seller is reputable and you will be fine, for me warranties failed me more than resellers. pro phones usually cost too much and aren't worth the cash unless you find sucha discount from resellers, which phones are rarely used and justa s good as factory. i always choose a physical seller so if there was an issue, have them located, AliExpress is not trustworthy.
about the phone, its very good. the main problem is the default ROM which isnt good at all. on the ohter hand, its easier to flash a custom ROM on OnePlus than almost any brand out there, and this will fix all your bugs, double battery time, half internet data consumption, refresh rate and overall performance. totally recommended
EDIT: i see you bought it for just 550$, which is even better. at that price is definitely even more worth it.