Android Thread

[bjstare]

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Google does this every year with the new Pixel. And every year I buy it at full price like a dummy.

Haha exactly my thoughts. Although I'm not a dummy, didn't buy one this year and sold my 3XL before the 4 came out.

[Mitsu3000gt]

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Wow. I guess nobody really bought Pixel 4 then. Never seen a new phone drop this much in 1 month other than price errors.

Nothing new, google did the same thing last year and I think even the year before. It was absolutely expected. You save ~$100 if you can wait a month (preorders got $150 store credit that is no longer available with the Black Friday promo). Credit isn't quite as good as cash obviously, but it's easy to find something to spend it on. Nobody should feel dumb because a slight discount happened after you've already been using the phone for a month. Early adopters always pay more, and with smartphone lifecycles being only one year, discounts/promos start very shortly after release.

[kJUMP]

I just ordered a white P4 128GB that was $250 off from the launch price lol. It will be replacing the iPhone X that I've had for the past 2 years. I had used various Android devices before that so I'm looking forward to going back home.

[Tik-Tok]

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I ended up just sending it back, un-received.

Well this is an interesting development. The phone was sent back, and I got a full refund, but the $150 in-storecredit is still sitting in my Google account. I kind of assumed it would have been rescinded.

I could buy it again, with my credit, for $650 now, lol.

[brucebanner]

Guys with the pixel 4 xl. How's the battery life holding up in everyday use?

I almost ordered a oneplus 7t this week but through work I'm able to get a galaxy s10/s10+ or pixel 4/xl for overall cheaper cost.

Having trouble deciding which way to go. I know I'll like the pixel more than galaxy software wise but curious about battery life.

[Buster]

its hard to compare battery life, but the P4 XL seems to be worse than the P3XL.

[brucebanner]

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its hard to compare battery life, but the P4 XL seems to be worse than the P3XL.

I agree it's tough to compare because of everyone's personal usage.

I currently have a oneplus 6 and it has a smaller batter than anything I'm considering, so I'm guessing battery life wise it should last to what I'm currently used to. Leaning towards the S10 since it has expandable memory and still retains the headphone jack, even though I never use it, it is nice to have the option to.

I agree it's tough to compare because of everyone's personal usage.

[roopi]

I've had the pixel 4xl for a week now and with heavy usage it still lasts me the day. I upgraded from the pixel 2xl which had a great battery but I don't see any issue with the 4 if I can get through the day with it.

[kJUMP]

I've been using the P4 (not XL) since the beginning of the month. I consider myself an average user and it gets me through an average day of mine without difficulty, though occasionally the phone is close to empty by bedtime. If I were to go out at night then it would definitely need a quick top up before. To me, it's not a big issue or an inconvenience in my life. However, I just wonder why the Pixel design team would play so close to the edge in terms of battery performance/capacity, like would people not buy the phone if it was x grams heavier because the battery was proportionately larger? That's just my simplistic thoughts about it. For comparison, my prior iPhone X, even after two years of use, would easily get me through a day and night out if needed.

Overall, I'm loving the phone - it's fast, fluid and familiar. Android has definitely matured since my last use and it's way more intuitive and enjoyable.

[Xtrema]

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I agree it's tough to compare because of everyone's personal usage.

I currently have a oneplus 6 and it has a smaller batter than anything I'm considering, so I'm guessing battery life wise it should last to what I'm currently used to. Leaning towards the S10 since it has expandable memory and still retains the headphone jack, even though I never use it, it is nice to have the option to.

I agree it's tough to compare because of everyone's personal usage.

OP6 has the 3300mah same as OP5/5T.


S10 has 3400mah.

I my experience, my S10 has shorter battery life than my OP5, even with 100mah less.

OP's Oxygen OS is a very efficient OS and has none of Samsung non-sense. So battery size isn't everything.

[brucebanner]

I messed up there and meant to say the s10+ not the s10.

Still haven't ordered anything yet, can't make the decision haha.

[ExtraSlow]

Easiest way to get better battery life is to just have a lower spec phone. My Moto G7 Play lasts 2 days, but I'm pretty sure the processor is same as pictured below:

[Mitsu3000gt]

I'm still getting an easy 2 days out of my P4XL. I don't charge it at all mon-friday outside of a 20 min slow charge to/from work then it lasts until Sunday night without a charge. Make sure to keep an eye on your permissions and don't let apps like Facebook access sensors/data whenever they want to which is all the time.

Dark theme makes a significant difference as well if you like it, and I don't use the always on display.
Everyone'ss usage is different but I'm on my phone a lot and use it for both work and personal. The battery life of the last 3 pixels has been ridiculously good in my experience, all of them lasting a full 2 days (for me).

[jwslam]

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Easiest way to get better battery life is to just have a lower spec phone. My Moto G7 Play lasts 2 days, but I'm pretty sure the processor is same as pictured below:

Well your Pixel 3a/3aXL are on sale now ICYMI

[ExtraSlow]

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Well your Pixel 3a/3aXL are on sale now ICYMI

Didn't miss it. Bought one for the wife on black friday and am not buying anything for myself. I like my low spec phone.

[ExtraSlow]

Pixel 4a available for preorder for $479. That's cheaper than rhe list price on the 3a, which was $549 I think.


If I get a new phone this fall, seems like a nice option.

[Tik-Tok]

Anyone know how long it took for the 3a to drop in price? Do you figure by Xmas it'll be $100 off?

[ExtraSlow]

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Anyone know how long it took for the 3a to drop in price? Do you figure by Xmas it'll be $100 off?

Well 3a was $150 off at the end of November last year. I think if they have been managing the inventory okay, it isn't likely to go on sale again.

[Tik-Tok]

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Well 3a was $150 off at the end of November last year. I think if they have been managing the inventory okay, it isn't likely to go on sale again.

I meant how long before the 4a is $100 off. So if the 3a was released in May, and didn't see a price drop until November, then I don't think I'll be getting the 4a on sale until after the new year.

[ExtraSlow]

Oh yeah, I misunderstood. Depends how they sell, but black friday at earliest, and maybe not till later.