Given that it’s Google, I’m going to reserve judgement until the reviews actually hit. But it does looks really nice.
Highlights for me:
lovely design (IMHO)
custom silicon
(finally!) a top of the line sensor
Probablly going to be pricey but it’s going to be really interesting how to see how good its pics are given that Google have resolutely stuck to the same ancient sensor for so many years and still managed to be competitive.
I had a Pixel and really did enjoy it. Ultimately I am in the Apple ecosystem but I think that it’s a nice clean Android experience, and history generally shows if a company makes the software and hardware it works better.
Especially excited about their own chip. Could be a real game changer for the company.
If WhatsApp hurry up and bring over moving/migrating chats. I may consider moving to my first Pixel phone (on an iPhone 12 Pro Max currently), which would have a good resale value as it’s less than a year old
That’s what I like about iPhone is unlike Android phones, they tend to keep their value longer
I’ve found it works both ways. If you’re not buying your Android flagships at a good discount, you’re doing it wrong. Overall difference isn’t that big.
Sold on the 6 Pro, assuming we don’t get any news on the Fold. If we do… I may get that, but it would have to be on par with the Pro and not silly money.
Fingers crossed the battery is better than the Pixel 5.
Although I haven’t owned one myself, a couple of friends are Google fans and they have said that although the phone itself is great, the battery life has always been abysmal.
My experience of the Px5 has been entirely the opposite. Since new in October 2020, this thing packs at least 2 days in operation when used normally* and keeps on going.
*That doesn’t include constantly watching YouTube/Netflix/Plex/Spotify streams, which will kill any battery & also accelerated by the quality of service connection method too.
Compared to previous Pixel phones I’ve had - and compared to the current crop of Samsung/iPhone devices the family uses (all latest models) - the Px5 still beats 'em. Outstanding.
As I said, I can’t speak personally, but only from what I have been told by Pixel 5 owners.
Maybe it is because of how they use them.
Whatever happens, it would be good to have another proper premium phone in the market, if for no other reason than to keep the others on their toes
I love the spec but just can’t see myself ever paying that for a phone… every phone I’ve had has been a pure google phone… from the first G1 through the Nexus and the pixels, but I have to draw the line somewhere…
Luckily the Pixel 5 I have has nothing I’d really want to upgrade anyway. It’s fast, good battery, still gets timely updates… so not too worried and will see what next year brings.
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(Sorry, I will have to escalate this.)
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So I’ve gone
Nexus 6
Moto G6 Plus
and now just bought the…
Mi 11 Lite 5G
It’s basically just a bit better specs than the Pixel 5 and cost me £309 new.