Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Google Pixel 2 feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.
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The phone feels great in hand, it has a nice powdery metal finish on the back that gives it a bit of grip. The phone is a tad smaller than I expected in comparison to my Nexus 5X, but i'm not gonna knock it down because of that. I do intend to get a rhinoshield bumper, which should add just the bit of size and protection I want.
Some context: My phone history up until the last few months has been a reliable new phone every two years system. Original Evo 4G, Evo 4G LTE, HTC One M8, HTC 10, and then in the last couple of months I've been trying out quite a few, the S8, The Essential Phone, now the Pixel 2.
It's a big adjustment moving from "bezelless" options to a 5" screen, but oh man, my early review of the ergonomics is that it's the most comfortable phone I've held since my Evo 4G LTE (which was back in the 4.7" screen days). Excellent reachability for all parts of the screen with one hand and without having to reposition or stretch. It feels great so far!
Is stable enough on the hand, to use it without a case? (I haven't used a case for black Nexus 5 and black Nexus 5X BUT I had to use a case on Z5 Compact and have to use a case on my current 6P because these two are slippery)
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Is stable enough on the hand, to use it without a case? (I haven't used a case for black Nexus 5 and black Nexus 5X BUT I had to use a case on Z5 Compact and have to use a case on my current 6P because these two are slippery)
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It's very similar to the Nexus 5 in terms of hand feel. Almost as grippy, pretty much the same weight and balance.
The 6P was too slippery and was not as comfortable to hold.
I don't see a need for a case for the Pixel 2.
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It's very similar to the Nexus 5 in terms of hand feel. Almost as grippy, pretty much the same weight and balance.
The 6P was too slippery and was not as comfortable to hold.
I don't see a need for a case for the Pixel 2.
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Good to know, nexus 5 is the best ergonomic phone in my hands so far
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Phone is very comfortable coming from an original Pixel. A bit grippier than the original but I can say without a doubt that it feels less durable in hand than the 1. I had the casemate wallet style on the Pixel and will probably do the same for the 2.
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Good to know, nexus 5 is the best ergonomic phone in my hands so far
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I was OK with the Nexus 5. But with the Galaxy Nexus I was much better than with the 5.
(And with the Moto X, also 4.7" like the Galaxy Nexus, much better than any other Android phone I've tried).
I'll plan to use my Pixel 2 without case if it's not slippery
Otherwise, some Dbrand maybe, but I think the dbrand with grip is the "dragon" one and it's ugly for the pixel imo...
Coming from s6 screen is the same size but phone is like half the thickness and half the weight. The phone is super easy to use in one hand. I've got nothing bad to say about it ergonomicly
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I was OK with the Nexus 5. But with the Galaxy Nexus I was much better than with the 5.
(And with the Moto X, also 4.7" like the Galaxy Nexus, much better than any other Android phone I've tried).
I'll plan to use my Pixel 2 without case if it's not slippery
Otherwise, some Dbrand maybe, but I think the dbrand with grip is the "dragon" one and it's ugly for the pixel imo...
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Just got my Pixel 2 today. Yeah it's a bit slippery to me. At the moment I'm travelling through Prague and with the cold weather my hands are so dry that the phone ends very slippery.
I need a case asap. Would love to have something that doesn't cover the glass corners. 100% clear and ultra thin.
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It's feel good in the hands with the premium build of it. Despite the opinions on it. I'd say that the whole phone size is a bit larger then it should be seeing as how it's only a 5" screen.
Feels very high quality.
Also think it's a lot bigger than it should.
And the most important thing is that it is really slippery to be used without a case or something that adds more grip.
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Firstly, I'm a case guy, regardless of the phone (unless it's absolutely bulletproof, and then still no guarantees) so I have a case on it. But I kinda feel bad putting a case on this phone which feels so good. I'm switching over from a Nexus 5x and my first reaction was "wait what did I just pay $600+ for??", but after a few hours I realized that the feel alone says flagship phone (obviously that's not the main reason I appreciate the phone, but it's good to know I got my money's worth). Though I can't speak for the white phone, the Pixel 2 matt black has an amazing feel.
So for for the way it feels in the hand, 5stars!
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I was OK with the Nexus 5. But with the Galaxy Nexus I was much better than with the 5.
(And with the Moto X, also 4.7" like the Galaxy Nexus, much better than any other Android phone I've tried).
I'll plan to use my Pixel 2 without case if it's not slippery
Otherwise, some Dbrand maybe, but I think the dbrand with grip is the "dragon" one and it's ugly for the pixel imo...
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Your sig shows "Favorite Phone invented so far: Moto X 2013 (1st generation). Perfect: Size (width); Resolution & PPI. 100% ergonomic 1 handed phone."
Couldn't agree more
SR3TLAW said:
Your sig shows "Favorite Phone invented so far: Moto X 2013 (1st generation). Perfect: Size (width); Resolution & PPI. 100% ergonomic 1 handed phone."
Couldn't agree more
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Yes my brother still has it. I've never owned it but I used it a few times and its like a glove.
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The size is perfect, reminds me of the Nexus 5 and all the fond memories I had.
Despite the over-all footprint being a bit large with those bezels, the phone feels surprisingly good in the hand. It's not so slick that I worry about dropping it and the chamfered edges offer a bit of reassurance that it won't be easily dropped. The only other phone that fit my hand better was the Compact line of Sony Xperias. I hope they keep a similar footprint on the Pixel 3 when it inevitably switches to the horrendous 18:9 aspect ratio.
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All the defect and issues treads are making me sad. We bought a phone to enjoy it not sit and complain about it.
I'll start by naming a few things I like. The speakers in my opinion actually sound good. There's plenty of bass and it's not full of tremble. I can actually do homework and play music with out issues.
The screen has nice colors and really pops out at ya. Ya there's bad viewing angle but who looks at there phone from the side. These are a few things I like so far.
All in all I find this an improvement all around. It's a $350 device and I will enjoy it tell the nexus 6.
Thanks.
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right now i'm stoked. however, i may end up getting one of those red cases from the play store, because the ever so slight camera lens protruding out from the back drives me crazy when laying on a completely flat surface, it rocks tops left to bottom right lol
Ya a case is almost needed with the camera sticking out like that. I've been a big fan of diztronic cases, which should be here soon.
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Been an android fan for years, and have always rooted tweaked my phones grew tired of it, used the iphone 5 for the past 7 months and really enjoyed not wanting to tweak the phone or anything. Longest I kept a phone within the past 3-4 years. Typically trade or sell every android phone I've had.
Nexus 5
love the feel & size of the phone, screen is pretty solid. Android kit kat OS is pretty solid very happy with it, not all the apps are working thought, still need updates on some. No complaints on speakers, screen etc... only issue for me is battery, will get a solid 7-9 hours use but I do need to place on the charger at work to be able to use it all day. Typically off the charger at 530 am and not home till about 7-8pm.
Posted on craigslist and have few offers that I'm considering
Galaxy s4 with spigen matte black slim armor view case
moto x plus a nexus 7 32gb
iphone 5 32gb
iphone 5s 16gb
Main concern is battery, need something to last all day for me with medium to heavy use. Root and new kernel?
I ordered two one for me and one for a friend, both are perfect, no rattling power buttons, no dead pixels maybe I'm just lucky but I love my nexus 5.
I'm not sure if I'm lucky, or the people who are satisfied and not having issues are just keeping quiet, but I have none of the issues commonly mentioned in the defects thread
-- Very minimal backlight bleed
-- Vibration motor is fine... maybe a LITTLE soft, certainly not loud.
-- No dead pixels
-- Speaker sounds fine
-- No rattling or loose buttons
I have the black 32GB model. I must say, I'm absolutely LOVING the device. Android 4.4 is beautiful, the device is screaming fast (anyone coming from a Galaxy Nexus must just be thrilled). The screen is gorgeous... everything about it is just great.
Interestingly, my favorite thing of all might be the soft-touch back. Yes, it's a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but wow does it make holding and navigating the device comfortable. It feels wonderful.
No complaints whatsoever.
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Hi guys!
I am in need of advice from you owners of the phone.
At the moment i have a galaxy nexus, and it kind of has done its job, so i was thinking of changing it with the moto X 2014.
My priorities are materials, dimensions and price. That's what brought me here.
The main reason i'm in doubt is because i've found an online website selling the white version, bamboo back, at 349 euros, which is a great price; but i'm more into the black front, which can be found on other websites, with the plastic back, at 430ish euros.
The question is: bamboo and lower price or plastic and higher price? Is the bamboo back really worth it? How does the plastic feel?
I've seen as many video reviews as can be found. Some say the bamboo feels fantastic, some say it looks like a sticker and gets easily scratched. What do you guys think?
On the other hand the plastic is said to have a good feel and not look like cheap plastic at all.
What is your opinion on this?
What's your opinion of the phone after a while using it? Would you reccomend it?
Thanks in advance, have a good day everyone ^^
check if both are the same capacity i.e 16 GB vs 32 GB has a considerable price differnece.
A lot of people have complained about the wood peeling off. It looks nice, but I have serious doubts about its durability. The soft touch plastic actually has a great feel to it, but aside from black I don't know what other colors have the soft touch. My first one was soft touch black but I exchanged it for black leather, which I absolutely love.
As far as my overall opinion of the phone goes- it's amazing. I've tried all the other flagship phones and there is no doubt in my mind that the X is the best smartphone on the market right now. Get it, you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks for making me notice that unfortunately, they are both 16 gigs.
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A lot of people have complained about the wood peeling off. It looks nice, but I have serious doubts about its durability. The soft touch plastic actually has a great feel to it, but aside from black I don't know what other colors have the soft touch. My first one was soft touch black but I exchanged it for black leather, which I absolutely love.
As far as my overall opinion of the phone goes- it's amazing. I've tried all the other flagship phones and there is no doubt in my mind that the X is the best smartphone on the market right now. Get it, you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks a lot for your answer, it really helped a lot. Too bad moto maker is only available in America, anyway the black front black back looks really elegant
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I just purchased the Moto X 2014 Pure Edition (64gb). I'm coming from a Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE which boasts a bigger, removable battery and removable storage. What drew me to this phone was the built in motorola software and the "OK Google" functionality. Overall I'm finding the battery to be a little lack luster; it doesn't hold up like my S4. However, the processor is quick and snappy, and the device overall has, in my opinion, a nice fit and finish. I purchased the black back with the dark silver accents. The phone has a nice weight, and it doesn't feel like it will fly out of my small hands like some lighter phones do. The metal on the rim and the black standard back are also both pleasing to the touch. The back plastic is almost soft to the touch; it isn't your standard shiny plastic. My fiancé has the previous generation Moto X with the dark wood back; one important thing to keep in mind, you're probably going to have this in a case to protect it. This renders the wood completely pointless in my opinion, even with a clear backed case. The OS takes up a fair amount of space, and I would recommend getting the most storage you can afford given that you can't expand it down the road. This phone, unlike the previous model, does not feel cheap in any way. I would easily group it in with S4-S5 quality.
I would encourage you to consider a phone with a bigger battery if you plan to fuss with it regularly throughout your day, or if you don't have a desk job where you can just leave it plugged in. But, otherwise, it's a great little phone with superb software, and I am fairly pleased with it thus far.
Here's my take.... I too had a Galaxy Nexus and then switch to the 2013 Moto X Developer Edition. Loved the Nexus with Paranoid Android. Loved the '13 X and its similar size.
Then I broke my '13 X and got upgraded to the "14 X Pure Edition with a Bamboo back. I have to say that it looks and feels really good. Of course its going into a case, but a clear TPU one. Just got the replacement in today and unlocking the boot loader tonight.
I'd say its a pretty decent phone if you don't mind the on screen buttons. I'm sure you mind coming from a Nexus. By the way, the radio in this phone is way better than Galaxy S4 that I previously owned too.
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Thanks for making me notice that unfortunately, they are both 16 gigs.
Thanks a lot for your answer, it really helped a lot. Too bad moto maker is only available in America, anyway the black front black back looks really elegant
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Yep, that was my first one, it was gorgeous. The only reason why I swapped it for a leather one was because my buddy was twisting my arm.
I have a white bamboo and a base model black on black. I have had no issues with the bamboo peeling or scratching. I'm actually on my 3rd bamboo phone because I had a clumsy week and broke a couple screens. none of them had peeling issues. I like the bamboo and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love it. the black plastic one is scratched and marred on the back already and IMO is not as scratch resistant as the wood. I left my real camera at work, but I will post pics tomorrow so you can see what I mean.
I have a bamboo one with a black front and love it. I briefly had an S5 but got bored of it as it was to similar to my old phone (S3) so sent it back. The Moto X is a real head turner with the bamboo back and so far I've had no issues with it peeling or scratching and don't use a case.
Regarding the battery I do charge the phone every night but that seems pretty standard with smart phones. Also I've noticed someone at my work who has a HTC M8 and she is charging hers at least once every day, I never need to do this.
Plus also you can get a turbo charger for the moto x which charges the phone ridiculously fast, so its win, win.
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plastic one is scratched and marred on the back already and IMO is not as scratch resistant as the wood....bla bla bla...... I will post pics tomorrow so you can see what I mean.
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i understand the fear of peeling, but i don't know why wood gets such a bad wrap. if plastic was so tough we'd make houses out of it, but we use wood for a good reason, from the framing to the floor. i make signs for a living. same thing. people come in here not wanting wood because they think it won't last. Outdoors, the MDO plywood signs i make last about 15 years before they even start to show their age. Outdoor plastic signs i make get brittle, crack, warp, and discolor after about two. What i'm saying seems consistent with this picture of two 5 month old phones
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i understand the fear of peeling, but i don't know why wood gets such a bad wrap. if plastic was so tough we'd make houses out of it, but we use wood for a good reason, from the framing to the floor. i make signs for a living. same thing. people come in here not wanting wood because they think it won't last. Outdoors, the MDO plywood signs i make last about 15 years before they even start to show their age. Outdoor plastic signs i make get brittle, crack, warp, and discolor after about two. What i'm saying seems consistent with this picture of two 5 month old phones
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That comparison doesn't really work. The wood on the x is veneer, and it's the adhesive that's failing. If it was a thick piece of wood, I wouldn't question its durability, but it is super thin, probably around .5mm. No house is built from wood that thin.
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That comparison doesn't really work. The wood on the x is veneer, and it's the adhesive that's failing. If it was a thick piece of wood, I wouldn't question its durability, but it is super thin, probably around .5mm. No house is built from wood that thin.
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which one shows its age more in the pics?
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which one shows its age more in the pics?
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What does that have to do with the adhesive failing?
Rate this thread to express how you think the LG Nexus 5X feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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My Nexus 5X actually started making creaking sounds about a week after use. I know it's plastic, but there are plastic phones out there that don't do that. So, I'm not too keen on the build quality.
Would you guys say it feels better or worse than the original Nexus 5?
Very high quality, but the buttons are shallow
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Would you guys say it feels better or worse than the original Nexus 5?
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I would rate them the same. Solid plastic devices, but with clear signs of being built on a budget.
There's a bit of a gap between the back cover, and heat expansion as well as removing the (very tight at first) USB-C connector seems to increase the gap and potentially cause some creaks. However it is minor and rarely happens for me, so it's easily forgotten.
Hello, I had the Nexus 5x Black in hand yesterday and it is polucarbonate soft feel in hand, definetly better material than dhe Nexus 5 2013. I want to ask you guys? The white color its the same material as the black? Because the Nexus 5 2013 there was a diference in bulid materials....
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Hello, I had the Nexus 5x Black in hand yesterday and it is polucarbonate soft feel in hand, definetly better material than dhe Nexus 5 2013. I want to ask you guys? The white color its the same material as the black? Because the Nexus 5 2013 there was a diference in bulid materials....
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Same matte plastic feeling with all 3 colours of the 5x according to online sources.
Not a huge fan of the back cover, but it grew on me with use. I think it feels great in the hand.
This feels waaaaay better than my S4. The plastic back on that was cheap af, cracked in a week. You could see where the pressure points from the corners of the battery were because it cracked there. Ofc I got the white and the cracks are now filled with dirt.
The back of the 5X feels sturdy and robust, I haven't had any creaking like others. I have an ice blue made in Oct 15
Just out of curiosity, has anyone noticed discoloration on this fingerprint sensor?
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Just out of curiosity, has anyone noticed discoloration on this fingerprint sensor?
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No I have not, the backing resists fingerprints, smudges, and discoloration.
Guys, totally different issue: if you look closely with your eye on the other end of the longer edge of your Nexus 5X (having your shorter edge vertically) - can you see the edge is perfectly straight or it's bent/curved in some areas, especially around buttons? I thought my new shiny N5X will be damn solid, but I believe it's a problem of how the housing is made.
Please confirm! Thanks!
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Guys, totally different issue: if you look closely with your eye on the other end of the longer edge of your Nexus 5X (having your shorter edge vertically) - can you see the edge is perfectly straight or it's bent/curved in some areas, especially around buttons? I thought my new shiny N5X will be damn solid, but I believe it's a problem of how the housing is made.
Please confirm! Thanks!
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Perfectly straight. But only used it for about a week
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My Nexus 5X actually started making creaking sounds about a week after use. I know it's plastic, but there are plastic phones out there that don't do that. So, I'm not too keen on the build quality.
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Mine has been doing the same thing and it drives me crazy. I'm thinking of returning it and just getting an old nexus 5.
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Mine has been doing the same thing and it drives me crazy. I'm thinking of returning it and just getting an old nexus 5.
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The only way i alleviated the creaking was using a supcase, or i would have returned it myself.
just received mine on tuesday, and got to say the only thing that immediately stood out to me as being "cheep" feeling was the buttons. they are very mushy and dont have good tactile feedback. but overall the device feels great.
The reviews are wrong, this is really nice device. It's hard to believe that it costs $400 less than other phones.
I absolutely love how the back feels. I'm using the Quartz White version and since i'm very careful with it from being dirty, i ordered a DBrand skin (Black Leather for Back, Frame and Camera) from overseas.
The phone doesnt feel cheap to me. But I did put on a supcase for added protection. Gives it a great feel in hand, very durable.
I wish it has,
1) Dual stereo speaker,
2) Great buttons,
3 At least 3gb of Ram
4) 3000mAH battery at least
5) Amoled display
Well, it's my 2nd phone so I think it's no big deal.
I received my Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 Direct from Samsung today. Coming from the AT&T Galaxy s8+ on which the build quality was pretty phenomenal. Almost perfectly smooth edges where the glass meets the frame on the front and back. Perfect smooth feeling in the hand.
The very first thing I noticed when I took the Note 8 out of the box is the almost sharp feeling edges where the frame protrudes substantially further than the glass does. At first I thought maybe it was intentional to help protect the glass on impact if you were to drop it but it just feels terrible in the hand. Really *really* noticeable.
Has anybody else noticed this? Part of me hoping this is NOT normal and I can get a replacement and the other half of me wants everybody elses to be the same so I don't have to try to get a replacement. It really does feel "not right" in the hand though... not sharp like you could cut yourself but sharp enough to scrape skin off if you press hard.
For the full retail price I paid..... kinda bummed.
Mines the same. Purchased from Samsung direct a tmobile variant.
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Mines the same. Purchased from Samsung direct a tmobile variant.
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That actually makes me feel a little better. Thank you. :good:
Sorry to hear that. I know I'd be gutted if my Note 8 arrived and it had an issue. I'm on a Note 3 so I've kinda been waiting for 4 years for this phone and the anticipation is killing me. I always put a case on my phones so I probably wouldn't be devo about it but it would still be disappointing. I'll let you know if mine has the same feel and lie to you if it doesn't.
Yeah, the edges are different due to the spen. Samsung made the edges closer to 90 degrees for spen usage, which gives more screen real estate to write on.
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Yeah, the edges are different due to the spen. Samsung made the edges closer to 90 degrees for spen usage, which gives more screen real estate to write on.
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I knew that. I just wish the edge was smooth where the glass meets the frame. Basically my frame is substantially wider than the glass is, if that explains it better.
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I knew that. I just wish the edge was smooth where the glass meets the frame. Basically my frame is substantially wider than the glass is, if that explains it better.
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I see what you are saying, mine feels the same way. I didn't really think of it until you mentioned it. Doesn't really bother me, plus I'm going to slap a thin case on it.
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I see what you are saying, mine feels the same way. I didn't really think of it until you mentioned it. Doesn't really bother me, plus I'm going to slap a thin case on it.
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To be honest its not bothering me so much today. You get used to it pretty quickly I guess. Thanks for your reply.
i was in confusion to buy note 9 or oneplus 6t , when hold n9 in hand it feels heavy , i just want to know the experience of n9 users that are you able to hold and use it for long time ?
You get used to the size and feel of the phone where others will feel super light. It's like if you drove a sedan all your life then you get a truck it will feel huge. But eventually you adapt to the change.
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i was in confusion to buy note 9 or oneplus 6t , when hold n9 in hand it feels heavy , i just want to know the experience of n9 users that are you able to hold and use it for long time ?
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You get used to the size and feel of the phone where others will feel super light. It's like if you drove a sedan all your life then you get a truck it will feel huge. But eventually you adapt to the change.
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Thanks for the answer, you encouraged me to buy note 9 . i see you have 6t also which one you like most ?
I took my S5 and N9 in each hand, closed my eyes, and started "feeling" the differences. Swapped them between hands and continued. I have to say, if I would not see them, or feel the textures or sides (or checked their length or weight balance differences), I would not be able to tell quickly which one is which. In my hands, Note 9 feels no bulkier than S5.
I read news with N9 during local train trips (about 15 minutes), which are about the longest continuous activities I do with phones (except long calls, which are rare for me). I haven't noticed any bulkiness or hand getting tired in that (relatively) short amount of time.
When it comes to pockets, N9's significantly longer length does matter. S5 can fit fine in my jeans front pocket (though it does create a hole on one spot over time), N9 does not fit in the same orientation/properly. So, N9 is bulkier in that sense. Though I wouldn't put N9 in front pocket even if it fit, as those pockets seems to collect "hard" dust over time (or something), leading to surface wear on the corners of the phone.
It's a bit heavy, but in a good way. It's more tall than bulky.
At times I have a bit of trouble reaching things, but not unacceptably. I am 5'8" and my hand from wrist to tip of middle finger is approximately 7.5"
The phone is a little heavy feeling when not in a case and very "slippery". I've got an "Otterbox like" hybrid case and love it and I've got medium hands......
Having gone two and a half days on a 90% charge I'll live with it. Not to mention 512+256 and really good mountain cell signal
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My previous device was an LG V20 so the Note 9 does not feel too heavy to me at all. It has a nice quality feel to it and feels "just right" in my hand.
Not bulky. It's relatively thin/narrow, and it feels very premium. It's a little bit tall, slippery and on the heavy side though.
That's something I had to adjust to when I switched from a Pixel 2 XL (at first, my little finger would hurt after using the phone for a prolonged period of time. The Pixel 2 XL is 26 grams lighter and the paint finish helps to have a better grip).
Even if the Note 9 looks great, my advice would be to get a good case. It feels like (and it is) a luxury phone. Better protect it than be sorry later
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i was in confusion to buy note 9 or oneplus 6t , when hold n9 in hand it feels heavy , i just want to know the experience of n9 users that are you able to hold and use it for long time ?
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It's a lot more comfortable than the s7e that I got and used for two years (3m for the note 9) - even one hand. I had even hand pain sometimes from the s7e after extensive use, something I never got on my note 9. Both naked, never used a case/screen protector on both.
No problem. I actually have the 1+6
I had the 1+6t but didn't like the in display fingerprint scanner. The fact that you have to turn on the screen for the scanner to work seems odd when I'd rather have on on the back of the phone which is more reliable. But i equally enjoy my 1+6 because it's such a smooth phone, lightweight, great looks, and camera is pretty good on it. Battery is about 1hr SOT less than the Note 9.
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Thanks for the answer, you encouraged me to buy note 9 . i see you have 6t also which one you like most ?
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Maybe some time in the gym is in order for you all. ?
It IS heavier than say an S9+, but I don't consider it heavy. I'm on my phone all day, and I never even think about the weight of it. Like others said, it's slippery without a case and pretty tall, so it can make one-handed operation awkward. More than anything, this trend of thin phones and no side bezel makes using it without a case difficult. There's nothing to really hold on to and it's slick, so it's easy to drop.
That's why I put it in a cheap clear TPU case and use it that way. Protects against scratches and light drops, but adds little to no bulk.
I had been using OP6 prior to this, still have it. First day I felt this was heavier and difficult / awkward to handle (considering my last note was note 4), was just a matter of a day and I'm pretty comfortable with it. Used it with the cover that came in the box first couple days, then changed too neo hybrid (makes it more bulky) but in a good way (feels sturdy).
Loving the great battery life on the Note 9 compared to OP6. Used to get between 4 to 6 hours of screen time on OP6. With Note 9, I average around 1 hr per 10 percent of battery (in case the standby times aren't too long) otherwise you can expect 10 to 20 percent going towards a day of standby + 8 hours of screen on. Do note, I'm a heavy user with dozen apps running thr background, Slack, Asana, Aqua mail (for emails), Whatsapp & Facebook.
It's a great phone overall, other than the fact it was difficult getting used to N9 being slightly less responsive than the OP6 (with Android Pie).
So far, so good!
I don't think it is that bulky. I came from Essential phone and weight wise it is just a little heavier, but not by much. it is of course much much longer.
I still carry it in my front pocket.
Not as big as you expect it to be, far more manageable than say an iPhone X's max for example.
I'll second the lack of responsiveness Vs the OP6. The Note feels more premium but the OP just flies in the comparison.
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Note 9 feels tall, narrow, top heavy, dense and slippery. The 6T feels wider, lighter, also slippery.
One thing for sure, my 6T does *everything* faster but Note 9 just does things better. Higher resolution, bigger battery, wireless charging , headphone jack, stylus, and a few others.
To me, Note 9 is the better phone without considering price. Performance for the price, much better value from OnePlus and I think that's their goal.
With a heavy heart, I finally sold the OP6 so I could dedicate myself to Note 9. First few hours post the transaction were tough (I get emotionally attached to mg phones lol), all good now and Note 9 from here on all the way.
I switched to the note 9 from the Huawei Mate 20 X. If anything is bulky that Mate 20 variant is the most bulky. Note 9 now seems perfect sized.
I think it's way too heavy when compared too all previous Note phones. It is the heaviest. That's the reason why I skipped and got a Pixel 3 XL.
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rezapatel said:
With a heavy heart, I finally sold the OP6 so I could dedicate myself to Note 9. First few hours post the transaction were tough (I get emotionally attached to mg phones lol), all good now and Note 9 from here on all the way.
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I actually did the opposite yesterday, I gave back the Note 9 to someone else to test in my team and will keep the 6T for awhile. The fact that Android Auto doesn't work in my car with the Note 9 is a rather big problem (I bought a car with android auto specifically because I love using it). The second reason is the infinity display. Looks absolutely amazing, but I keep accidentally clicking stuff all the time. I seem to do better with a flat display and a slightly smaller/lighter phone.
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I actually did the opposite yesterday, I gave back the Note 9 to someone else to test in my team and will keep the 6T for awhile. The fact that Android Auto doesn't work in my car with the Note 9 is a rather big problem (I bought a car with android auto specifically because I love using it). The second reason is the infinity display. Looks absolutely amazing, but I keep accidentally clicking stuff all the time. I seem to do better with a flat display and a slightly smaller/lighter phone.
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I was in 2 minds until someone bid on the Oneplus - I was so heavy hearted selling the phone that I could have flipped anytime during the transaction haha. Since the decision had valid pros and cons each side, I left it to fate for whichever to fetch my target price. Even though I experienced a little more than usual BT connectivity issues initially with N9 & my car, it's all settled now. Kinda starting to enjoy the phone now, knowing this is the only option lol. Battery life + sound + better vibration + xposed (something still good about O) + good screen seem to reasons enough to not be super whinny. Gluck with your decision!