What even is out there for Android phones besides Google & Samsung? I miss LG.
Xiaomi phones are pretty good bang for your buck. I’ve had the Mi 9T/K20 for four years and it’s still going strong.
Are toy by any chance American? Because google isn’t even among the top 5 android makers in terms of market share
I really like my Motorola. It’s not a top tier phone, but it does everything I need it to do, it was cheap and has almost no bloatware.
Sony. I liked my xperia from a couple years ago.
I miss HTC though.
I bought HTC for as long as I could. The Pixel 2 (not XL) was made by HTC. I still have it and it works very well but the battery doesn’t last long at all anymore.
My last HTC was the U11. The side squeeze was convenient and the red one was absolutely gorgeous. My biggest issue with it was how smooth it was. Took quite a few drops but never had a crack even without a case of screen protector.
I’m using an xperia 5V now, it’s clunky and overpriced and I hate that I have no other options because it’s literally the last flagship with headphone jack and SD card support
Clunky in terms of form factor or software experience? I’m on the 5 III, it’s still smooth for me, though the 21:9 did take some time getting used to. By now my old S9 is the one that feels kinda chonky…
The one M8 slapped so hard. I miss them too.
The Asus Zenphone seems to have a lot of fans and it’s a lot smaller than today’s giant phones. I would get one but I think they are too pricey. I’m currently using a pixel 4A.
“Love bumps on my ding dong”- Todd Packer
Woah woah woah, let’s take a step back here…
Well Google did remove the “Don’t be evil” slogan…
Missed opportunity: “they’re like fingerprints. Every device is unique. It’s a security feature not a manufacturing flaw. “
The display takes on a beautiful patina
Every pixel on our display is like a clitoris and you are their Casanova.
The clit commander
The Coalition for Liberation of Itinerate Treedwellers?
Massive scratch down the back of the phone: there is no functional impact.
My Pixel would frequently show full cell signal yet not receive calls or SMS. Resetting network settings would immediately fix it, but only temporarily. There was no way to know if it was bugged without calling it. After troubleshooting with Google, they eventually had me factory reset to determine “once and for all” whether it was a hardware or software issue. It didn’t fix it, so I thought maybe they’d warranty the device given we’d established hardware failure.
Nope.
They told me to wait for the next couple software updates to see if it’s fixed. I traded the Pixel in for pennies on the dollar. I now have a Galaxy, and it is actually doing the most basic function that a cell phone is supposed to. I won’t be buying another Pixel.Did you ever find out what the issue was? I’m having the same problems with a Motorola device. I am on my second warranty unit, and Verizon and Motorola don’t seem to believe me about the situation, and I was going to get a Pixel 7 pro.
Lmfao
Samsung ad
This is why Apple is still king of the smartphone market, Google is not serious. I wish that Android had more options but switched a few years ago.
I had a similar issue with my phone. Turns out it was the SIM card. I don’t know if the one on the Pixel is replaceable, but I had to get a new one from my carrier.
So the best Google phone, on the best Google operating system for so much money is garbage? I can’t believe this.
The “best” google phone has never been the best google phone. Their flagship tier has always been sub-par. Their budget tier on the other hand tends to be pretty good. The a series has traditionally offered one generation old tech and a great camera for a good price. There is no 8a, but the base 8 is already down to $550 so it seems to be taking that role. They do well in the mid-range.
If you want a top of the line flagship phone buy an iPhone. No one is competing with Apple right now on that front.
Tensor is easily the worst thing to happen to the Pixel line. My Pixel would also have constant cell signal issues and their support would tell me to just wait for more updates as well. I’ve been using Google phones since the Nexus S but Tensor finally got me to switch over to iPhone. I’ll only ever give them a try again if they switch over to TMSC and stop using Samsung modems.
A great many of these issues (though not all) appear to be caused by a mismatch between the phone and the carrier regarding WiFi Calling support.
Both ends need to have it enabled, or disabled, or shit like constant renegotiation, dropped/missed calls, extreme battery drain, etc. happen as the device tries to do one thing while the carrier network another.
My pixel 6 pro on T-Mobile does the exact same thing. Causes problems I never knew existed in 2023. Needed to call my wife to ask what type of brown sugar to get and not a single text or call would go through for 5 minutes, unreal level of braindead from Google getting it fixed too. This happens all the time with work and family related stuff that causes so much chaos it’s maddening.
Wifey asked if I wanted another phone for Xmas and I told her another pixel was out of the question. Phone is wonderful otherwise, but holy shit it can’t make calls or texts to save a life, and I bet there’s more than one time someone has died when they didn’t have to die because of a Pixel phone’s inability to make contact.
i was considering the new pixel but decided on s23 ultra. no regrets.
The latest betas fixes exactly thay issue.
I was reproducing the same with the “public” version.
How do you get the beta?
A cellphone not working as a phone isn’t a “wait for months for beta testing” sort of problem. It’s a “send out a bulletin and hotfix” sort of problem. I was missing calls about family members having an accident and being transported to the hospital on a phone that shows full goddamn signal. Then I was treated as if this was some novel issue that they’d never heard of before, and they were “confident” that just resetting my settings would fix it forever. And if it didn’t, maybe there would be a warranty option. But suddenly, when I spent a couple hours of my time factory resetting my phone, setting all my apps back up, then confirming the issue in multiple ways - only then is it a known issue, not a warranty cause, and I just need to live with it and see if future updates fix it.
Frankly, right now even if I had the thing back and working I still wouldn’t recommend someone buy a Pixel based on the support experience.And you are right, I’m not saying you aren’t… Just saying that the latest betas fixed an issue specific to this, and apparently, it works.
LOL “wait until a few more software updates, that’ll fix it for sure!”
2 months and one update later (because updates are often late)
“Sorry, your phone is out of warranty. Not our problem.”
It’s a deliberate strategy to save Google money.
I have no idea why people keep buying pixel.
I have up on it after nexus 6p, knew then and there Google hardware is trash and they have no quality control.
My Pixel 6 has been doing that shit since day 1. I want to get a new phone, but holy fuck Galaxys have gotten so expensive. I remember when I got the S3 for $150😭.
Exactly the same thing happened to me. I waited a few months and when the next couple of software updates didn’t fix the problem I got it swapped out for a refurbished pixel. Unfortunately the replacement has an awful green tinge to the display, but you can’t win everything I guess.
I think you shouldn’t have accepted the software update suggestion. This is obviously wrong on their part and IMO easily winnable
I let them know that solution was unreasonable, they said the same crap. I’m done dealing with them, instead they earned themselves an “IT guy” who will now recommend against Google products. They lost way more than one customer with that shit.
So many on googlepixel sub still insist the modem has no problems at all its really funny. They keep claiming the complainers are a “vocal minority” even though barely anyone owns one in the first place
Now I know to not get that phone, ty!
I was actually torn between getting a Pixel and a Galaxy, the pro being much less expensive but lacking some features. Guess I’m getting the galaxy, I’ve been using them for a long time anyway.
Next couple updates? How is that a timely fix?
When you don’t have a great plan to service your hardware, it’s all you got.
Software uhn, finds a way
Usually once or twice a month I think
Google can’t be trusted with software and the same goes with hardware, they just do things and wait for the next huge success like Gmail, if it doesn’t succeed, they drop it and don’t give a shit, your problem, we’re too big to care.
“Wow” - commercial
hot garbage
Was super excited to finally buy a Pixel phone, got a Pixel 6. Wound up pretty disappointed. I live in a warmer climate and the phone often becomes unusable in the car due to overheating. Battery life sucks too. Wish I’d gone with an S23, but unfortunately I depend on the ability to root my phone, and it’s not so simple with the newer Samsung phones.
Idk … I have a pixel and my wife has the s23. My battery lasts longer, and I generally dislike her phone vs mine … Personal preference i suppose.
“We don’t care, hence the average hardware for the last decade, haven’t you noticed?”
Anyone look at the article? Those bumps are literally barely visible ONLY when the screen is off and ONLY in some lighting conditions.
Just look at the picture in the article, it’s a nothingslider. (not big enough for burger)
I checked mine after reading the article and I have 2 tony dots up top but I literally had to search for them under the brightest lights in my house with my phone screen off. Doesn’t seem like an issue imo
Just because you can’t see them easily doesn’t mean they aren’t a problem. Enough pressure on the back of the screen to cause bumps like that could cause issues with the screen. I’d definitely send that back. Luckily mine has no issue and based on the 12 Pixel 8 phones I’ve seen (including mine, a co-worker’s and phones in stores) and all the owner comments I’ve read it does seem to be rare to have those bumps.
Many Apple Watches have these „bumps“ as well. I really don’t see the the issue at all.
I used to get this all the time and figured out the best way to prevent this is to buy a Samsung
I’m getting a phone today and that was in the running. Scratched off the list now.
Boy if this was an iPhone…
They’d be getting roasted for it just like google?
Why do apple fans have such a victim complex when their brand does something deserving criticism?
They’d be getting roasted for it just like google?
The last 4 negative iPhone apple posts
- 2.3k upvotes 750 comments
- 18.7k upvotes 4.1k comments
- 2.8k upvotes 728 comments
- 5.7k upvotes 1.1k comments
The last 4 “negative” Android/Pixel posts
- 628 upvotes 165 comments
- 21 upvotes 54 comments
- 1.9k upvotes 510 comments
- 1.3k upvotes 216 comments
The last 4 negative iPhone posts show there is a clear bias and groupthink hatred for the iPhone on Reddit. The bolded one is this current post. I also wonder what you consider something deserving of criticism. I wonder if it’s Apple users liking the features they signed up for but being told by people like you they’re wrong for liking them.
They’re a trillion dollar company and wars are happening. Is this really what you want to cry about?
I don’t know seems Reddit can find a way to cry or admonish the iPhone and care about the war. Seems the likes of MKBHD and JerryRigEverything can find a way to slander the iPhone, make to the reddit front page and care about the war. Seems like YOU can care about downplaying and derailing a conversation while caring about the war.
Like what are you trying to accomplish here? Google is also a trillion-dollar company yet it seems you’re upset I’m defending the iPhone instead of Android. That’s always the go-to for these comments. “Apple’s a trillion-dollar company, they don’t care about you.” All while you’re listing reasons Android is better and deserves more market share (money) in the US.
To be honest, I used to love the pixel lineup, but after constant hardware issues and longevity concerns I realize that to me hardware matters more than software.
Although I have many gripes with iOS, when I’m spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a smartphone that I plan to keep for at least four years, the iPhone is a much better choice.
Apple would be nothing without the iPhone and their reputation in the hardware space matters. Whereas Google will most definitely survive even if its entire hardware division fails.
It’s sad to say, but Google cannot be trusted to manufacturer high-quality devices. Companies like Apple and Samsung that are hardware businesses first, have a lot more riding on them to produce good hardware.