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I hope I don't get burnt for this and hopefully someone finds this useful.
Initial comparison between my new nexus 6p and iphone 6s plus. Please bear in mind no special equipment was used to do the comparison just my eyes and hands.
Design
It's personal preference
I prefer nexus 6p look especially the back, the side bezel. And not to forget the notification light.
In the hand
Iphone 6s plus feels more premium, more solid, comfortable and slimmer.
Nexus 6p feels light, bit fragile and flimsy.
I prefer the iphone 2.5D slight curvature at the edge screen, again looks more premium then the flat screen of nexus 6p.
Iphone material is superior.
Camera and video
It's a tuff one for once nexus 6p can actually compete with top end phone cameras. Which ever you get you won't be disappointed with camera quality but I think overall iphone camera is more reliable with Optical image stabilisation.
Video recording and playback again would give this to iphone just much smoother and no jittering which I found on nexus 6p. Again I'm being picky due to the level of competition.
Software
Definitely stock android so much more customisation and shortcuts. I've jailbroken my iphone and it does improve significantly as far as customisation is concerned, with all the cydia tweaks available it does make it more difficult to choose one over the other.
Screen
QHD vs 1080
Tbh its difficult to tell with the naked eye but is noticeable ever so slightly.
Amoled is more vibrant and brightness is about the same compared to iphone but I do prefer the 2.5d screen and 3d touch on the iphone. Nexus edges it especially when playing 2k content.
Speakers
Positioning would benefit nexus of course but I found iphone sound more crisp.
Volume levels about the same and again iPhone wins.
Fingerprint
Positioning goes to iphone I prefer at the front. Unlocking speed goes to nexus 6p.
Accuracy both work excellently but because of the placement iphone wins it.
Price
Value for money its a no brainer, nexus 6p of course.
Battery life
Not tested so no comment.
Overall
It's a very difficult choice, prior to testing my nexus I would have said nexus 6p based on specs. Now I'm not so sure, gosh. I suppose if I was really pushed I would go for iphone, I think.
Pics of them beside each other from all angles please.
EVOme said:
Pics of them beside each other from all angles please.
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im sure he meant the actual phones..
Wrong pics lol
I'm using my axon elite to take pics which doesn't have the best of camera's.
Just buy the 6+ and be done with it. I am sure you will have fun trying to be half as productive while using iOS.
There's another thread for this.
Someone please close
Poor review, nuff said
Cheers for your feedback.
How does the 6P feel in your hands vs the 6s Plus? Meaning, does one feel bulkier than the other or is the feel about the same given they're almost the same size?
Not very helpful but thx anyway!
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How does the 6P feel in your hands vs the 6s Plus? Meaning, does one feel bulkier than the other or is the feel about the same given they're almost the same size?
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iPhone is heavier but feels more comfortable to hold. Nexus feels less sturdy due to weight but some may prefer the lighter phone and iPhone feels more solid.
Another thing I've noticed the back of nexus can be pushed down ever so slightly.
barondebxl said:
Not very helpful but thx anyway!
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What would make it more useful?
riz157 said:
iPhone is heavier but feels more comfortable to hold. Nexus feels less sturdy due to weight but some may prefer the lighter phone and iPhone feels more solid.
Another thing I've noticed the back of nexus can be pushed down ever so slightly.
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Thanks. I will be adding a case to mine so pushing on the back won't be an issue. What makes the 6s Plus more comfortable to hold? Is it the rounded edges or something else?
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Thanks. I will be adding a case to mine so pushing on the back won't be an issue. What makes the 6s Plus more comfortable to hold? Is it the rounded edges or something else?
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Rounded edges and iPhone being slimmer.
I think fingerprint reader on the back is so much better. I've gotten to the point where I just unlock it as I'm taking my phone out of my pocket. It almost makes the power button obsolete. On iPhone 6, the fingerprint is in good position, but on the plus, it's harder to get to it because you gotta balance a big phone with one hand while you get the thumb on the fingerprint reader.
I also think 6P is more comfortable to hold because it isn't as slippery. It's like comparing iPhone 6 with iPhone 5. Size-difference aside, the 5's more squarish edges make it easier to hold and are less slippery.
Anyways they're both great phones, you can't really go wrong. At this point it's all about which OS you like better. I honestly don't think either one is better than other, hardware-wise. They are very very close.
Crazy Homeless Guy said:
Just buy the 6+ and be done with it. I am sure you will have fun trying to be half as productive while using iOS.
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I have both.
dewedMountain said:
I think fingerprint reader on the back is so much better. I've gotten to the point where I just unlock it as I'm taking my phone out of my pocket. It almost makes the power button obsolete. On iPhone 6, the fingerprint is in good position, but on the plus, it's harder to get to it because you gotta balance a big phone with one hand while you get the thumb on the fingerprint reader.
I also think 6P is more comfortable to hold because it isn't as slippery. It's like comparing iPhone 6 with iPhone 5. Size-difference aside, the 5's more squarish edges make it easier to hold and are less slippery.
Anyways they're both great phones, you can't really go wrong. At this point it's all about which OS you like better. I honestly don't think either one is better than other, hardware-wise. They are very very close.
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Valid points, thanks for your contribution.
I don't have the phone yet, but really the SINGLE SPEAKER on the iPhone is better than the DUAL, FRONT FACING, STEREO SPEAKKERRSS???
How/where is video playback stuttery on the 6P?
How is the camera more reliable on the 6S+? Better shots, more detail??
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Not very comprehensive and detailed. I didn't really learn anything from it. Not bashing you just giving feedback.
That is the question.
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Non pro. Easy choice.
Deciding factors:
1. 16:9 aspect ratio;
2. High screen to body ratio with large usable screen area because of option to not use on screen buttons which would otherwise eat one line from the screen; <—this one is actually the most important one since mate 10 gets overlooked, since its seems that its “just” 5.9” but its fckin 5.9” in 16:9+no buttons. It much more usable screen than sausage style note8,s8 pluses..
3. Headphone jack;
4. Expandable storage.
Pro is just plain stupid and a failed model IMO. Even if you do like the 18:9 aspect ratio, mate 10 pro imo sits in third place in such category behind s8+ and v30 (even with that amoled lottery)
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Non pro. Easy choice.
Deciding factors:
1. 16:9 aspect ratio;
2. High screen to body ratio with large usable screen area because of option to not use on screen buttons which would otherwise eat one line from the screen; <—this one is actually the most important one since mate 10 gets overlooked, since its seems that its “just” 5.9” but its fckin 5.9” in 16:9+no buttons. It much more usable screen than sausage style note8,s8 pluses..
3. Headphone jack;
4. Expandable storage.
Pro is just plain stupid and a failed model IMO. Even if you do like the 18:9 aspect ratio, mate 10 pro imo sits in third place in such category behind s8+ and v30 (even with that amoled lottery)
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I also have a very close opinion.
But I'm a bit worried about battery life.
Non-pro is qhd and LCD. Probably, it's the most power hungry.
Anyone know how much SoT non-pro versions are getting?
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Csetoue said:
I also have a very close opinion.
But I'm a bit worried about battery life.
Non-pro is qhd and LCD. Probably, it's the most power hungry.
Anyone know how much SoT non-pro versions are getting?
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From what I have gathered through youtube (mostly spanish reviews) non pro is getting 4-6 hours of soton heavy usage with one reviewer pointing out that one of the latest updates improved battery life where his ~SOT on mate 10 went from ~4,5h to 5,5-6h of sot. Nothing special, but also not the worst of results.
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From what I have gathered through youtube (mostly spanish reviews) non pro is getting 4-6 hours of soton heavy usage with one reviewer pointing out that one of the latest updates improved battery life where his ~SOT on mate 10 went from ~4,5h to 5,5-6h of sot. Nothing special, but also not the worst of results.
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In comparison, do you know how much are getting the owners of Mate 10 Pro?
Battery life is very important to me.
Your information kind of let me a bit down, cause I heard that Mate 9 owners used to get 7-9h SoT.
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In settings you can change it from QHD to FHD so in the end it will be just like the Mate 9. That should help battery.
I ordered the non Pro version especially as you can hide the on screen navigation buttons and use the fingerprint sensor as gestures.
I voted for (and bought one) non pro because of its 16:9 ratio - screen is just wider and it's very helpfull for internet browsing etc. Looks and feels beautifully.
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I voted for (and bought one) non pro because of its 16:9 ratio - screen is just wider and it's very helpfull for internet browsing etc. Looks and feels beautifully.
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Where did you buy it from and which model do you have (Huawei Mate 10 ALP-L09, ALP-L29, ALP-AL00) ? How is the scrolling smoothness on it ? Like scrolling smoothness in add full xda when browsing with Chrome? Any choppiness? How is the overall feel in terms of performance, RAM management (app reloads) and so on?
I get the loss of SD card annoyance, though mainly just for ease of initial setup mostly. Headphone jacks never mattered to me though. I do prefer 16:9 but that ship has sailed and you get used to it (2:1) quickly enough. Resolution I don't get, past 1080P (or ratio equivalent) I think it is just a waste, a marketing gimmick that sucks power to no real advantage.
With the non Pro, the look with more traditional bezels and the home button is just dated to the point I can't get past it having used and S8+, Mix 2, and V30 the last several months.
So, all that said, the only real disappointment with the 10 Pro to me is the loss of SD card (and no wireless charging).
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From what I have gathered through youtube (mostly spanish reviews) non pro is getting 4-6 hours of soton heavy usage with one reviewer pointing out that one of the latest updates improved battery life where his ~SOT on mate 10 went from ~4,5h to 5,5-6h of sot. Nothing special, but also not the worst of results.
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I got 9 hrs after the first day.
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I got 9 hrs after the first day.
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Non Pro? Did you have it on QHD or dial it back to FHD?
I am tilted to the pro because form factor is important (fit in my hand and futuristic look) and that amoled display (and even the midnight blue color). External memory not an issue as I currently use a phone which has 128gb internal + extendable slot and yet its almost 70gb free and I have never had to use a memory card for past 1.5 years of using current phone.
Lack of headset Jack not a deal breaker and I'm hoping I can adapt to it. IP67 does not factor in my reason to buy pro. The front FP on regular could tilt me towards standard mate 10 as I have grown tired of lifting phone off my desk. But most reviewers seem to like the rear FP and I have never used a front FP on a big phone, so I have to think again about FP location.
And yea again I'm picky about form factor and build and so I'm not happy that the pro has a 0.7mm larger side bezels and more black border while the standard mate 10 has incredible small side bezels with black border almost not visible. Lol. Also the shriller loud speaker than standard mate 10.
All that said, its obvious that the pro version cannot be declared as a clear better deal and there is lot of give and take going on and the advantages of the pro are not too far apart from standard Mate 10. The Mate 10 pro to me really has to justify itself of the higher price tag (most will buy the 128 gb Mate 10 pro as there is no external memory). So I will only buy after holding both hands on side by side and seeing real advantage with pro version in form and display (and battery life).
Standard Mate 10. The deciding factor for me is LCD vs AMOLED. Yes, AMOLED looks amazing with it's saturation but the risk of burn in and degradation isn't worth it to me. I know the technology has improved over the years but both still occur, sometimes much sooner than expected.
Standard Mate 10 isn't available in most countries...
About battery live: normal use >> almost 2 full days with around 5-6 sot
Heavy use is ending the day with +/-30% left and around 8hours sot.
Non pro.
With the 10 you're basically bezel free anyway, unlike the OP5 and the HTC U11 - that skinny tall stuff is OK at first it seems, until you start using it.
Non-pro.
I prefer the non-pro version as well. I need the sdcard slot and audio jack.
If I change my P10 Plus, it will be for the Mate 10 Pro. As I see QHD as a waist of battery and resources and I like AMOLED and its colours, deep blacks and general battery friendliness. Also ergonomic are big plus to me. 128 GB storage is enough for me, especially since Google Photos backup works great I don't need SD Card. I am going wireless headphones and the headphone jack is not needed for me anymore.
Will wait few months and see how the display is holding and check the long term reviews.
I think I expected more from the camera and the AI thing as it was made a big deal of them and a lot of hype was created...
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If I change my P10 Plus, it will be for the Mate 10 Pro. As I see QHD as a waist of battery and resources and I like AMOLED and its colours, deep blacks and general battery friendliness. ...
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You do realise you can change it from QHD to FHD in settings and leave it like that for all your use?
Yes. But it is not the same. Read about it here on xda. Native 1080p kills downscaled 2K screen to 1080p as 2K to 1080p pushes the same amount of pixels, you can't change physically the nunber of pixels with downscaling. On 2K screen downscaled to 1080p there is almost no difference in battery life - search with google. Native 1080p amoled just kills 2K LCD on battery (even downscaled to 1080p).
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Non pro for the 16:9 screen ratio and sd card support.
Easy choice
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Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Google Pixel 3a, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Google Pixel 3a is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
I'm in absolute love with this phone.
Over last year, almost, I've used Pixel 3, OP7t, iPhone 11 and now this...
And I can definitely say that I've felt most settled with 3a (closely followed by iPhone 11 but iOS is crap).
So much so that the only mobile that is gonna replace this for me is Pixel 4a/5a.
i've had my p3a for a couple months and i like it. it's an excellent reincarnation of a nexus. hopefully google continues to refine the concept.
I very much like my p3a. I heard how easy Google made the pixels to root. Followed the guides but updates proved problematic. Sadly root did not provide all the features I wanted, (i.e. the ability to remove system apps). Interestingly straight stock gives me everything I want. Apps can't be removed but can be disabled. It's still early days for development so I wait.
Just got the phone in today. 3a XL. First thing I noticed is how nice if feels in the hand compared to my OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren. More "boxier" and less tall. Nice. I love having a traditional fingerprint sensor again. Much faster and more accurate than the optical I've been using and ultra sonic on my Note 10 Plus.
This 3a XL is my way of making life more simple for me. I realized after using all these phones over just this past year that my daily phone needs/wants are not demanding whatsoever. This feels better. More sensible. I'm happy Google made this a series. I hope the 4a phones will be just as good.
One negative that's not a big deal is that I've noticed that I have to keep the brightness scale up closer to full brightness to have the same amount of brightness I'm used to on my other phones where I typically kept the brightness scale at the middle or lower.
Everything is great. I thought I'd be struggling with only less that 64GB of storage left compared to the 256GB I was used to before but that was another thing I realized. I don't use a lot of storage at all. So I have plenty with this phone. I guess I used to just be paranoid I'd never have enough storage. One of those things that I wanted to have and not need it vs the alternative. But my thoughts have evolved on this topic.
Headphone jack. Headphone jack. Oh, how I've missed the headphone jack. Plastic body, feels so much better. Glass where it counts. Plastic for durability. Perfect. Oh, and FLAT display again! So much better. Samsung seems to finally realize that curved displays are not so great. New S20 series have calmed down with that curve.
So far so good with this phone. I appreciate its humility.
So I've ventured back to android again wanting somewhat of a break from ios.
I decided to take the plunge on the note 10 but discovered that the majority of users don't get the snapdragon varient.... Which was some what of an annoyance considering it seems to be the better performing chip!
I've ordered a 7t Pro which arrives In the next few days and I'll highly expect I'll be returning the note.
Has anyone else come from the new note or tried it compaired to the 7tp?
For my uses (Gaming, Quick point and shoot camera, large screen) it makes massively more sense over the note 10.
Also... That refresh rate :victory:
Ry2mkk said:
So I've ventured back to android again wanting somewhat of a break from ios.
I decided to take the plunge on the note 10 but discovered that the majority of users don't get the snapdragon varient.... Which was some what of an annoyance considering it seems to be the better performing chip!
I've ordered a 7t Pro which arrives In the next few days and I'll highly expect I'll be returning the note.
Has anyone else come from the new note or tried it compaired to the 7tp?
For my uses (Gaming, Quick point and shoot camera, large screen) it makes massively more sense over the note 10.
Also... That refresh rate :victory:
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Also - does anyone know if you can somehow stream the phone to Windows like the note can
I have a Note 10+5G. The 7T Pro is much smoother scrolling. I also prefer the color on the 7T pro. The one big advantage to the Note is the screen size. My work phone is a S10+ and that's closer to the 7T Pro size. Disadvantage of the Samsung phones is the horrible Bixby and UI. I prefer a closer to stock Android experience. I'm keeping both for now.
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I have a Note 10+5G. The 7T Pro is much smoother scrolling. I also prefer the color on the 7T pro. The one big advantage to the Note is the screen size. My work phone is a S10+ and that's closer to the 7T Pro size. Disadvantage of the Samsung phones is the horrible Bixby and UI. I prefer a closer to stock Android experience. I'm keeping both for now.
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The Note doesn't seem to have that much of a bigger screen?!
How come you're keeping both lol?
Although if I could of gotten a note with the snapdragon processor I probably would of kept it
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The Note doesn't seem to have that much of a bigger screen?!
How come you're keeping both lol?
Although if I could of gotten a note with the snapdragon processor I probably would of kept it
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Well, the Note+ is 6.8" and the 7T Pro is 6.4". Not that big a difference but it seems bigger.
As to why plan to keep both... I've been buying 1+ phones since the beginning. I like the stability of the Samsung phones as daily drivers but like to mess with ROM's so I keep the Note for daily use and mess with the 7T Pro in my spare time. Also, I have an issue with buying the latest/greatest phones Since I never pay retail for a phone, and keep them in perfect condition, I sell many on Swappa and don't really lose much money. I don't make money but spending 50 bucks to play with a new phone for 3-6 months is worth it for me. It's basically my only hobby.
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Well, the Note+ is 6.8" and the 7T Pro is 6.4". Not that big a difference but it seems bigger.
As to why plan to keep both... I've been buying 1+ phones since the beginning. I like the stability of the Samsung phones as daily drivers but like to mess with ROM's so I keep the Note for daily use and mess with the 7T Pro in my spare time. Also, I have an issue with buying the latest/greatest phones Since I never pay retail for a phone, and keep them in perfect condition, I sell many on Swappa and don't really lose much money. I don't make money but spending 50 bucks to play with a new phone for 3-6 months is worth it for me. It's basically my only hobby.
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Lol 7T Pro is 6.67", not 6.4"
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DeeZZ_NuuZZ said:
Lol 7T Pro is 6.67", not 6.4"
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LOL. Not sure why the Note feels bigger when in reality, the difference is negligible.
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LOL. Not sure why the Note feels bigger when in reality, the difference is negligible.
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After having the OnePlus now, is agree that the note still feels a lot bigger...I think it's the width that gives it that feeling.
Anyway ... Major remorse.... Note 10 plus was just the nicer feeling phone.
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After having the OnePlus now, is agree that the note still feels a lot bigger...I think it's the width that gives it that feeling.
Anyway ... Major remorse.... Note 10 plus was just the nicer feeling phone.
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I feel the 7T Pro McLaren is a better overall device. Just wish I could get it on VZW's network. TM is horrible in my area.
I've been coming down the same road, currently staying with the Note10+, though.
I agree with the comments above that the 7TP is generally smoother and faster in handling, at least from the feeling. Actual game or app loading times are pretty comparable. My Note10+ is with Exynos CPU and it is less performant than the 855+, especially in graphic-intense applications like COD. A surprise was camera, as the Note10+ camera is in my opinion inferior to the one on the 7TP with GCAM.
As for size while the phones are pretty comparable in size the Note10+ screen "feels" bigger, maybe due to the more squareish appearance and the less pronounced curve in the edges . The 7TP is nicer in handling due to its more rounded corners, though.
I'll stay on the Note10+ for the time being and wait for the OP8...
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I've been coming down the same road, currently staying with the Note10+, though.
I agree with the comments above that the 7TP is generally smoother and faster in handling, at least from the feeling. Actual game or app loading times are pretty comparable. My Note10+ is with Exynos CPU and it is less performant than the 855+, especially in graphic-intense applications like COD. A surprise was camera, as the Note10+ camera is in my opinion inferior to the one on the 7TP with GCAM.
As for size while the phones are pretty comparable in size the Note10+ screen "feels" bigger, maybe due to the more squareish appearance and the less pronounced curve in the edges . The 7TP is nicer in handling due to its more rounded corners, though.
I'll stay on the Note10+ for the time being and wait for the OP8...
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I returned back to the note too, like yours its not the snap dragon variant which is a shame but in all honesty I barley play games nowadays anyway.
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I've been coming down the same road, currently staying with the Note10+, though.
I agree with the comments above that the 7TP is generally smoother and faster in handling, at least from the feeling. Actual game or app loading times are pretty comparable. My Note10+ is with Exynos CPU and it is less performant than the 855+, especially in graphic-intense applications like COD. A surprise was camera, as the Note10+ camera is in my opinion inferior to the one on the 7TP with GCAM.
As for size while the phones are pretty comparable in size the Note10+ screen "feels" bigger, maybe due to the more squareish appearance and the less pronounced curve in the edges . The 7TP is nicer in handling due to its more rounded corners, though.
I'll stay on the Note10+ for the time being and wait for the OP8...
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I returned back to the note too, like yours its not the snap dragon variant which is a shame but in all honesty I barley play games nowadays anyway.
Please, convince me on not buying the Pro...
I have the S21 Ultra so didn't need the zoom ,120hz and so the extra 300 for the Pro were not worth the hassle.
Also the 6 has everything else the same and in the UK you got the bose 700 headphones on preorder regardless which you got.
So it was a no brainer for me.
If you are not a camera person the Pixel 6 is the way to go.
Also compared to the Pro the S21 Ultra is a better buy with 10x zoom and the Spen feature and you probably get it cheaper now.
Didn't think it was worth $300 more.
The Pixel 6 Pro has curved screen edges while the Pixel 6 is a flat screen which is what I prefer.
Curved screen. Have an actual camera so the $300 for the telephoto did not seem economic.
Curved screen, size, and price.
Yeah the telephoto would be cool in certain situations and there's been a few times already I wish I had it, but not enough to justify an extra $300 and having to put up with the screen edges and extra bulk.
Physically the Pixel 6 is a nearly identical in size to my Pixel 2 XL, just a smidgen heavier.
Size. Pro is too big.
Size, price and the flat screen.
In the UK the price difference is £300, which is over $400. Crazy amount to justify the additional zoom and screen differences.
I also prefer the black frame look to the metallic sides of the Pro.
improved battery live over the Pro. Often I ask keep asking myself the same question and so far come back to the same conclusion. It would be really cool to have a flagship phone with the beautiful curved and larger screen and the additional camera feature. But then it's $300 more for that and the additional RAM. I've had an S21 Ultra before and sometimes miss the large smooth screen.
If there had been a difference in the processor I would have definitely picked the Pro.
cheers
I bought both to compare to each other and send back one within the return window.
I like the size of the 6 better, and the color of the sorta sea foam. The 6 screen wasn't as responsive out of the box but now for some reason feels more fluid.
The audio is important to me as I use phones with Viper4android with high end gear and both phones sound the same in that dept, almost better than my S21 Ultra, which until now was the best sounding phone to me.
Weird that Pixel doesn't have dolby like Samsung and One Plus phones.
Mostly price, but also size and flat screen.
Price was too much for me, don't care about telescopic lens, phone is too big for me, and lastly the curved edges make it difficult to find a good reliable glass screen protector.
As of now, not even Whitestone Dome has come up with a glass screen protector and they make great glass screen protectors for screens with curved edges.
The Pixel 6 is about the same size as previous Pixel XL devices which makes it the perfect size for me. The regular sized Pixel was fine for me back then too but the small battery along with not being able to see very well when having two windows open is a deal breaker for me.
Mainly price and being a flat screen device.
Money and flat screen.
The bigger question for me is why I got a Pixel 6 and not a lower end phone. I never even considered the pro because:
A) Price
B) I preferred a even smaller, not larger phone.
C) Camera was of minimal concern for me because I rarely use a cell phone for 'real' pictures - I have a mirrorless APS-C camera for that. Cell phone pics are more for in store "which item should I get?" type pics.
D) Coming from a 60Hz screen, 90Hz was already an upgrade.
E) I am not a gamer, and don't push my phone hard, so extra RAM was not necessary.
D) According to reviews, real world battery life on the regular model is suppose to be better. (I assume the bigger higher res screen on the pro is the main reason)
I came from a Pixel 4 XL which became a sweet spot size wise for me. The Pixel 6 is very comparable in size to the Pixel 4 XL so that and the price is what made me buy the 6 over the 6 Pro.
If I hadn't needed the 512 GB version of the Pixel 6, which is only in Pro, I would have strongly considered the regular 6. I don't regret having the Pro except for the curved screens, but I knew it would.
I had never seen a Pro until yesterday, but it only took me 10 seconds for me to know I made the right choice. I don't like the curved screen and although it is slightly taller, it didn't appear to be any wider than the regular 6.
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Please, convince me on not buying the Pro...
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2 words: flat screen