I don't like the idea of putting beta software on my phone. Because if it's buggy, it's a major hassle to go back.
I'll give it a few days but can't see me keeping the Pixel.
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Google Pixel *a/*a XL
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I'll give it a few days but can't see me keeping the Pixel.
Compared to Apple's haptic it still can't compete. But compared to every other Android, and particularly the 3a, the Pixel 3's is by far and away better than everything else out there.
The OP 7 Pro is excellent as well .
So I just got my Pixel 3a. And my first impression is that the software is a nice breath of fresh air coming from Samsung. On the flip side, it just seems like such a step down from the S10+ in regards to hardware. We'll see how this goes. Gonna switch my sim card to the Pixel for a few days and then decide which one to keep.
Maybe, lol. I have a buddy that wants the XL if I sell it. I'm still not 100%, but figured I'd see what interest is out there for the 3a. No wrong choices, both are really good phones and inexpensive enough that I don't feel bad having an iPhone too.
Normally I go back and forth between the two OS's and sell the one I'm not using. This time, I'll keep both.
Eh, leaving Apple was easy. I had three items now I have zero. My Wife has a iPad. Technically I still have my iPod touch but it's in a drawer somewhere.
Literally no difference at all so far. Obviously the Samsung screen is better and that's something to get used to.
Very interesting first day with the 3a. I'm both underwhelmed and head over heels with this device. I really appreciate how tight the OS is. As amazing as the S10+ is, I don't miss the annoyances of the device. Like volume limit warnings, for example. The Pixel 3a is simple but gets it done.
My 2 main gripes are that I really miss wireless charging but can get around that. And 64gb storage, while enough makes me actually have to think about storage.
My 2 main gripes are that I really miss wireless charging but can get around that. And 64gb storage, while enough makes me actually have to think about storage.
Lol it may end up coming to that if I can ever get my S10+ sold!Get a Pixel 3.
More premium, wireless charging and more storage. Problem solved.
Actually though, if I were to base my decision on cost difference alone, it's what $749 for a Pixel 3 128gb? Not sure that the extra storage and wireless charging is work $350.Get a Pixel 3.
More premium, wireless charging and more storage. Problem solved.
Get a Pixel 3.
More premium, wireless charging and more storage. Problem solved.
Just don't put it in Aneres11's locker. (runs and hides)
Don't you start! ITS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LOCKER!!!
Quite happy with the battery on the 3a XL. Nearly 5 hours SOT and 46 hours since I charged it and still got 28% left. I see what people mean about the screen not being bright enough in the sun. Feel disappointed I’m probably going to send it back.
That'll be my test as I'm going to be outside a lot this weekend. Right now I'm about 50/50 between keeping this or my S10+.
I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker for me but it's definitely much worse than what I've been used to.
I haven't tried mine outside on auto brightness. I know some phones get brighter using that method. Not sure if the Pixel is one.
Mine is set to auto and when I’ve been outside where it’s even a little bright, it’s always gone up to max and still not great.
I've heard the max on auto is brighter than manual max. (For some phones) I need to try that and see if it looks any different.
Yeah, just a tough one here. Almost fully into my first day with the device. I really have no complaints about it at all. Sure I wish it had wireless charging, but this is a really good $400 device.
The only issue I really have, and this is a big one, is that I already miss my S10+. The screen just blows this one away. I'm not crazy about its camera but it is good enough.
Gonna give it some more thought but I think I'm going to return this device and pop the ole sim back in the S10+ and say "No harm, no foul" with this little experiment.
The only issue I really have, and this is a big one, is that I already miss my S10+. The screen just blows this one away. I'm not crazy about its camera but it is good enough.
Gonna give it some more thought but I think I'm going to return this device and pop the ole sim back in the S10+ and say "No harm, no foul" with this little experiment.
I'm just the king of indecision lately. After going back to my Galaxy S10+ today, I'm really missing the form factor of the regular Pixel 3a. I'm thinking that most likely the regular Pixel 3 is still the best one for me because I want wireless charging but not so far on this whole returning this device yet.