Google Pixel 3a / 3a XL announced (available today $399 / $479 ; headphone jack)
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I'd pay less for a device with a better battery and camera.
What's good to one person won't necessarily be good to another. I've had a S9 as a work phone for a year now, I know it. I'm still getting a 3a as a personal phone.
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But you just admitted that maybe the camera and battery are better. If that's important to your usage then how is it a worse device?
I think it's Samsung fanboy speech. This thread is about the Pixel device for people who want Pixel devices. I don't think he sees that.
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Honestly the random problems Jeff ChickenDig mentioned earlier are talked about so much online there's only so much Pixel defending I can do lol. If it didn't have those issues I'd probably jump on one but would rather wait some number of months to see how people's devices age.
No it's to discuss them. Doesn't mean it has to be positive. This phone doesn't offer much for its price point.
I somewhat I agree with your points. The only enticing things I see (which I have mentioned before) is the camera and guaranteed software updates for the next 3 years and entry level price for people who can't otherwise afford a flagship Pixel device. Other than that I would get a new/refurbished Pixel 2/XL.
eh, unlike Apple's refurb they aren't going to come with a fresh battery. Getting a 3rd party battery or even when they claim it's oem battery (which often isn't) later is just playing lottery.
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I like how apparently finding a new pixel 2 is an issue in the US, in the UK stores never sold their Pixel stock and large batches of them went to electronic clearance warehouses, where even now you can pick up a new Pixel 2 unlocked for £219 (XL is £239).
Compared to the 3a which Google are trying to sell for £399.99.
Compared to the 3a which Google are trying to sell for £399.99.
That would be the obvious choice but the Pixel 2 doesn't have headphone jack, and my phones are 50% web browser, 50% mp3 player.
I'm thinking of finally upgrading from my iPhone 6. This new Pixel 3a looks decent for what I would be using the phone for.
But as I'm so out the loop, been trying to research whats out there, any of the new iPhones are way too expensive. Had a look at these and all seem interesting.
Looking to spend around £500 and I should be able to get about £90 when I trade in my current phone.
Galaxy S10e
OnePlus 7
Pixel 3a
I know we don't know too much about the upcoming OnePlus 7, but any suggestions, guidance on these?
Is there a massive change going from iOS to these in terms of UI etc
But as I'm so out the loop, been trying to research whats out there, any of the new iPhones are way too expensive. Had a look at these and all seem interesting.
Looking to spend around £500 and I should be able to get about £90 when I trade in my current phone.
Galaxy S10e
OnePlus 7
Pixel 3a
I know we don't know too much about the upcoming OnePlus 7, but any suggestions, guidance on these?
Is there a massive change going from iOS to these in terms of UI etc
Hmm in that case I'd go for the Pixel 3a since it'll be covered with software updates for the next 3 years and has the latest camera.
Though I'm not sure how the Pixel would compared to the Pixel 3a in terms of raw performance.
You can find a 128GB Pixel for $263 new or $130 refurbished on Amazon
If I am buying new phone with 399 right now, I would get a Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro global version on gearbest for 399. It has 8gb/128gb and a Snapdragon 845.
I was really close to picking one of these up, but it would have cost me nearly $500 after tax, activation fee, and buying a case. I ended up getting a "Like new" Galaxy S9 on ebay for $310. I hope these cheaper Pixels become the norm. I wonder if they are going to keep staggering it's release from the main Pixels that way they don't cannibalize their own sales.
**Also the thing I keep noticing in these threads is people have to realize that in the US there is no mid-range market. Yes, there are cheaper, better specced phones available around the globe, but the vast majority of those don't work in the US and not on Verizon for sure.
**Also the thing I keep noticing in these threads is people have to realize that in the US there is no mid-range market. Yes, there are cheaper, better specced phones available around the globe, but the vast majority of those don't work in the US and not on Verizon for sure.
Watching reviews and comparing charts I think I'll go for the Pixel 3a when it drops price a little as it seems the natural substitute for my Nexus 5, down to the black front-white back.
I don't like full face displays and Touchwiz/Bixby are the worst things to happen to the Android OS. Also the S9/Plus break like it's their job
I want a bit of forehead and chin to my phone so I can hold onto it.
No it isnt, you're spending $400 still and getting $100 toward something else entirely.
Everytime these deals come up on Era, I have no idea why people say this.
It depends on each individual's situation. If you were planning on buying something else soon it is $100 cheaper. True though that a lot of times people probably just use it to justify buying something else they don't need.
There is absolutely no technical reason why wireless charging should not be a standard feature of phones these days. Hell the Nexus 5 premiered with wireless charging and that was a cheap arse phone at the time. The only explanation I can think of is that manufacturers are intentionally keeping wireless charging as a "high end" feature to justify £1000+ phones
Depending on where you live you'll have to see if there's any electrical clearance warehouses near by, but the one in Manchester has had stock of Pixel 2's for the past 3 weeks now.
https://ecsmanchester.wixsite.com/ecsauction
They are cheaper though,
I do wonder if the 3a and 3a xl are waterproof
I'm surprised they went with high res OLED pannels.
I bought an S10e yesterday for 499€ so i don't really see the point to a phone like this currently
The real feature people are sleeping on, if you haven't experienced the rear fingerprint scanner you haven't lived, wish this was standard on all phones.
Everyone trying to get their fancy ass under glass scanners on the screen but...its still a shit spot on the screen.
In-screen fingerprint readers are stupid.
It's more expensive, harder to make, it's slower, it's less precise, it's affected by scratches, can stop working because of screen protectors... AND IT'S IN A WORSE PLACE THAN IF YOU JUST PUT ON THE BACK! The back is the most comfortable and logical place! The front is a dumb place for a fingerprint reader!
But...it's shiny cool new tech! ...yay?
Real shame, water resistance does go into my phone buying decision making, it's easy to get your phone wet.
Yeah, it's really strange. Windows Phones predominantly had plastic cases and low specs (since the OS used to run really well on low-end hardware), but they still managed to support wireless charging on an official level either through built-in support or a replacement (official) battery door. Given the emphasis on water-resistant or water-proof devices, it's weird to me that there isn't more of a push for wireless charging on all devices solely to give people more of a reason to seal off those ports or have them removed entirely.
I'll give you the other things but how is it a worse placement? You literally put your finger on the screen every time you use your phone.
Cause its going to just be a smudgey messy spot in your screen, you always have a finger on the rear spot as well, not to mention you can use it for scrolling as well so you can keep reading/looking without touching the screen.
Sitting on a Pixel 1 and was thinking about the Pixel 3. Probably gonna jump on the 3a instead.
Today, I've used every mainline Samsung device. both Galaxy and Note lines.
They can, but they don't want to, because they want to push their pixel earbuds. "If they can pay 1000$ for a phone they can afford our earbuds". Same for apple, of course they can put a headphone jack, they don't want to. If they manage to get everyone on Bluetooth / USB C headphones, it also may help Spotify and such to include DRM similarly to Netflix, imagine HDCP but for audio. There is no advantage for us, the consumers, in dropping it. Zero. It's all excuses. Don't be tricked otherwise.
this.
Thinking I'll recommend this to my fiancee. She's got a Samsung S7 Edge that's getting on in years - nasty dent in the corner cracking the screen, doesn't hold a charge, and every few weeks the OS turns into sludge and stays that way until it's rebooted. $40 on trade-in isn't a bad offer, and I'm sure she'd appreciate the camera.
played with them at best buy and I like it. The plastic back finish feels incredibly similar to the pixel 3 right next to them. The screens are vibrant. Speakers are pretty good for this price range. Same with the haptics with keyboard vibrate on tap, which is something most 'flagship killers' cut major corners on, like oneplus.
At a glance this stuff seems like the Android phone to get for most ppl. SD 670 probably gonna be fine, as someone with a sd660 xiaomi tablet that runs as good as my flagship phones for non gaming apps.
I think most ppl would have a good time with this in the US. Especially with the $100 gift card option these days.
At a glance this stuff seems like the Android phone to get for most ppl. SD 670 probably gonna be fine, as someone with a sd660 xiaomi tablet that runs as good as my flagship phones for non gaming apps.
I think most ppl would have a good time with this in the US. Especially with the $100 gift card option these days.