I am planning to buy this phone.I am currently using galaxy s8. As good as the phone it is,i am kind of disappointed with the stutters and occasional lag.I want a buttery smooth experience.
So here are my questions?
How is the performance? is it as good and smooth as pixel? Any lags,stutters or hiccups?
did the camera improve after the recent updates?
How is the battery life?
I got a deal for 500 CAD i.e 400 USD . do you recommend the phone?
thanks in advance
For 500 (400 for you) then hell Yes
There’s not a single phone out there with
SD835 with this amazing build at this price
Even OP5 cost more than essential phone.
I would trust essential phone over Chinese phone anyway especially with their BS benchmark and collecting customers’ data.
Best top of the line phone for a budget price.
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Best top of the line phone for a budget price.
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Thanks. Can you provide some insight into the performance and battery life
Works great, battery is excellent.
Battery life is the best of any device I've had. Camera is great using gcam. Downsides are case availability and really only one usable glass protector. Overall though the device is great.
Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
Venkat548 said:
I am planning to buy this phone.I am currently using galaxy s8. As good as the phone it is,i am kind of disappointed with the stutters and occasional lag.I want a buttery smooth experience.
So here are my questions?
How is the performance? is it as good and smooth as pixel? Any lags,stutters or hiccups?
did the camera improve after the recent updates?
How is the battery life?
I got a deal for 500 CAD i.e 400 USD . do you recommend the phone?
thanks in advance
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https://www.telus.com/en/ab/mobility/phones/essential
It's appropriately priced at $500 USD, but definitely look I to OnePlus 5T that will be announced soon. Also, many carriers have steep discounts on the Galaxy S8. At Best buy, you can buy an unlocked S8 for 624 USD. If you go through a carrier, some are offering up to $300 off. With Black Friday around the corner, keep an eye out for deals.
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Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
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Sorry to disappoint you. No its not a public deal. My colleague is offering it.
Even though essential slashed 200$ off the price in states, Telus here in Canada is still selling it for 1050$ if you want to buy it outright.
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It's appropriately priced at $500 USD, but definitely look I to OnePlus 5T that will be announced soon. Also, many carriers have steep discounts on the Galaxy S8. At Best buy, you can buy an unlocked S8 for 624 USD. If you go through a carrier, some are offering up to $300 off. With Black Friday around the corner, keep an eye out for deals.
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I am currently using the S8. It's a great phone but the performance is not as smooth as I would like. It is the only reason I am looking at essential even thought it has a crappy camera
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Fellow Canadian here, is this a public deal. If so I'd love info on where I could buy it as well.
(Time to finally retire my Nexus5)
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Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
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Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
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How is the performance? Is it smoother than note 8
houli said:
Canuck here. I bought this beauty from Amazon.com. Orderd it yesterday morning and recieved it this morning before noon. I'm was using the Note 8 and wanted to try this brute out. Great device for 500.00 bucks US. Worth every dime. Get it before it sells out. It's 1037.00 in Canada, ya right.
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which color did you order?I checked amazon.om .Only white one is 500$.I dont see one for Black though
I had an s8 and note 8, performance is on par or better. Battery life is similar to the note 8, so all day with 3-4hrs sot. I also had a pixel and the stock Android experience is very similar, although I do periodically have lockups with some apps where I have to clear then from recents and restart the app. Overall this phone is by far the best phone I have used, and I go through a lot of phones, I also think curved screens are an annoying gimmick and I like small phones.
Edit: I shouldn't say the best phone by far, it's more that it is just a phone that fits what I perceive as the perfect form factor, small foot print with large non curved screen. Being unlocked with stock Android just makes it even better.
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How is the performance? Is it smoother than note 8
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It's pretty good, it's not a Samsung device with all of the special little features however for a seamless Android experience, it's great. This device will do well now with price drop. Then when the Essential PH2 comes out, it will go back up in price for sure as it is worthy of it.
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which color did you order?I checked amazon.om .Only white one is 500$.I dont see one for Black though
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I was just on amazon.com, it's there. Black Moon color. Check again. I guarantee you, it's now going to start selling out.
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I had an s8 and note 8, performance is on par or better. Battery life is similar to the note 8, so all day with 3-4hrs sot. I also had a pixel and the stock Android experience is very similar, although I do periodically have lockups with some apps where I have to clear then from recents and restart the app. Overall this phone is by far the best phone I have used, and I go through a lot of phones, I also think curved screens are an annoying gimmick and I like small phones.
Edit: I shouldn't say the best phone by far, it's more that it is just a phone that fits what I perceive as the perfect form factor, small foot print with large non curved screen. Being unlocked with stock Android just makes it even better.
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Yes I have to agree, the size form for the Essential is great. It's a zippy device as well. I'm glad I have it to use when I want to switch from my note 8 from time to time.
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It's pretty good, it's not a Samsung device with all of the special little features however for a seamless Android experience, it's great. This device will do well now with price drop. Then when the Essential PH2 comes out, it will go back up in price for sure as it is worthy of it.
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I was just on amazon.com, it's there. Black Moon color. Check again. I guarantee you, it's now going to start selling out.
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Yes I have to agree, the size form for the Essential is great. It's a zippy device as well. I'm glad I have it to use when I want to switch from my note 8 from time to time.
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Thanks. I only see this and it costs 625 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B074BWGRKH/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Can you share the link where you bought it for for 500usd please
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Thanks. I only see this and it costs 625 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B074BWGRKH/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Can you share the link where you bought it for for 500usd please
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https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...esktop?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
Says in stock Nov 9
Here's the link to buy it on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...pID=41pchcdpyNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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As I thought, it's starting to sell quick. No stock until November 9th. Order so you're in the queue to get one. Good luck.
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Here's the link to buy it on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Ph...pID=41pchcdpyNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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As I thought, it's starting to sell quick. No stock until November 9th. Order so you're in the queue to get one. Good luck.
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Thanks. Unfortunately it does not ship to my place Toronto, Canada
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The best I could find for Black Friday is a 50$ off from Samsung.
http://www.samsung.com/us/blackfriday/#category=tablets
Let's share any other deals we come across for this tablet during this holiday season
Update: For Thanksgiving, atleast 3 stores seems to have reduced the price by 50$ too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131622
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...5659927&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+note+10.1+2014
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/galaxy-...d=2076007&st=Note 10.1 2014 edition&cp=1&lp=2
well that's goood! I didn't even know that!
thanks man ))
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I know BestBuy has good discount for 2013 edition, but nothing on 2014 ed. I could find so far
I just asked BestBuy if they'd give me 10% ($60) off on the 32gb white model as they didn't have the black 32gb one in stock and they gave it to me. I can live with white.
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The best I could find for Black Friday is a 50$ off from Samsung.
http://www.samsung.com/us/blackfriday/#category=tablets
Let's share any other deals we come across for this tablet during this holiday season
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Thanks for the heads up.... made my decision that much easier. My daughter will be loving this on Christmas morning. :good:
FYI... For anyone else that's interested in saving $50, I think you have to pre-order by midnight EST on 11/23.
Do you guys think this is the best deal that will come along?
i ordered one thanks.
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Thanks for the heads up.... made my decision that much easier. My daughter will be loving this on Christmas morning. :good:
FYI... For anyone else that's interested in saving $50, I think you have to pre-order by midnight EST on 11/23.
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I don't think so! it says the offer is valid till 12/2
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I don't think so! it says the offer is valid till 12/2
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It appears you are correct. I think I was looking at the cancellation policy on pre-orders. Guess that's what I get for posting after a few drinks. :silly:
I thought this was odd. Last year's Note is Best Buy's Black Friday "deal." And at $389 for 16GB it's not much of a deal at that.
Lol retail stores deals are mostly ridicules this year! I'm hoping for a change on Cyber Monday!
Ordered mine last week. It will be here today. 32 gig @ 549.00 no tax.:good:
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Just received the unit. Seals on both ends were broken. The box had dents on all the corners . There's clear tape missing on the sides of the tablet. The camera is covered, but there is protective tape on only one of the sides. The screen protector was crooked as well. Im wondering if this unit is refurbished. On hold for 25 minutes. Spoke with a very nice lady and explained everything to her. The unit doesnt appear to be damaged. I have 30 days to send it back. She said it is their practice to open the boxes to inspect before shipping. Not sure if thats true. Anyway, as long as I dont find problems with it, I'll keep it.
Steve
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Ordered mine last week. It will be here today. 32 gig @ 549.00 no tax.:good:
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Just received the unit. Seals on both ends were broken. The box had dents on all the corners . There's clear tape missing on the sides of the tablet. The camera is covered, but there is protective tape on only one of the sides. The screen protector was crooked as well. Im wondering if this unit is refurbished. On hold for 25 minutes. Spoke with a very nice lady and explained everything to her. The unit doesnt appear to be damaged. I have 30 days to send it back. She said it is their practice to open the boxes to inspect before shipping. Not sure if thats true. Anyway, as long as I dont find problems with it, I'll keep it.
Steve
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Who did you buy it from?
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Who did you buy it from?
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Bought it directly from Samsung USA. Tablet seems to be operating just fine. I'm ecstatic about my wireless keyboard working in tandem with my mouse on this tablet. I'm using a muti USB adapter, plugged into one of those dongles. I forget the name ATM. So far, so good.
I'm using Next Launcher and getting no lag. Very smooth.
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Bought it directly from Samsung USA. Tablet seems to be operating just fine. I'm ecstatic about my wireless keyboard working in tandem with my mouse on this tablet. I'm using a muti USB adapter, plugged into one of those dongles. I forget the name ATM. So far, so good.
I'm using Next Launcher and getting no lag. Very smooth.
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Hmmm, when I added it to the shopping cart, it included Tax for me in Florida. That was the deal breaker for me.
Best Buy is now advertising $45 off. I'm still hoping for deeper discount after the holiday.
Try amazon , no tax for most plus free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...UTF8&qid=1385654113&sr=8-1&keywords=note+2014
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Try amazon , no tax for most plus free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...UTF8&qid=1385654113&sr=8-1&keywords=note+2014
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At least for me Amazon has state tax. And these days, Bestbuy price matches with Amazon and Samsung too, so makes more sense for me to walk into Bestbuy and try getting this one for 50$ less
Newegg is also offering this for 500 $ now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131622
Consolidating all the deals that we know of in the OP
FYI
I bought mine with BHPhoto. $549, no tax, free shipping. Already have UPS tracking number
so considering that all these companies(amazon, bestbuy, newegg, samsung ...) are offering the same amount of discount, which one do you guys think is the most reliable to buy from?!
and which ones add tax in CA?
Just a heads up you can now pre-order on the UK play store, though annoyingly sand isn't available.
It certainly is! I've just ordered the 16gb in black. The sand version is yet to be made available but it's showing as only available in 32gb. The standard cases are £35 and the keyboard is £110, both not available.
I wanted the sand one but I'm too impatient so I've ordered at 32GB white model, I'll opt for the £35 cover once it's available, I don't think I'd really use the keyboard and it's far too overpriced!
I was considering the 32gb but thankfully I have a Three OnePlan SIM and live in a 4G area so I am pretty well covered for streaming and using Google Drive etc.
Enjoy your tablet!
£400 for the 32GB version. The Nexus 6 is going to be £600 at this rate.
It won't be far from it. And yet the nexus 6 was in my original plans to buy! But no where at that price!
Need to sell my lg g pad.. Hardly used it. Also have a nexus 7 2013 which I haven't used much.... But I still want to get the nexus 9.
I'm a sucker for nexus products.
Am I the only one who thinks the P&P of £9.99 is kinda ridicules ?
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Am I the only one who thinks the P&P of £9.99 is kinda ridicules ?
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You're not, I had the same reaction, especially considering it doesn't state it as a next day delivery service.
It makes me laugh how they call it next day yet it's a pre order.
Bit the bullet and pre-ordered a 32GB black from Amazon, even though the £399 price is a bit ludicrous. I suppose I'll get a fair few years of usage out of it and it'll receive timely updates OTA so there's that.
Few years wow, about 6 months for me ?
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Few years wow, about 6 months for me ?
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Yeah, I normally chop and change devices, but I want to get value out of my purchase this time around. Nexus 5 32GB and Nexus 9 32GB, perfect combo.
Has anyone seen anything about it coming to John Lewis yet?
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Has anyone seen anything about it coming to John Lewis yet?
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Only rumours, have emailed Argos to see if they are going to stock it on the 3rd. Will keep you posted !
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Yeah, I normally chop and change devices, but I want to get value out of my purchase this time around. Nexus 5 32GB and Nexus 9 32GB, perfect combo.
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I wish I could do that!!! New device comes out and my eyes can't help them selfs ?. Anyways think I will try my best and just upgrade the phone for now on.
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Only rumours, have emailed Argos to see if they are going to stock it on the 3rd. Will keep you posted !
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I wish I could do that!!! New device comes out and my eyes can't help them selfs ?. Anyways think I will try my best and just upgrade the phone for now on.
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Thanks!
I'm doing my best to resist buying the Nexus 6, normally I change more than once a year but I can't really fault my Nexus 5 atm I just want new for the sake of new!
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I'm doing my best to resist buying the Nexus 6, normally I change more than once a year but I can't really fault my Nexus 5 atm I just want new for the sake of new!
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Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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Yeah if I get one it'll probably be from CPW, I preordered the N5 from the play store last year but ended up grabbing one from CPW on launch day.
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Pre-ordered the 9 this morning, just waiting to see on the N6, I'll hopefully be able to grab one from CPW rather than wait potentially a few weeks from the playstore. I am also (for the record) happy with my N5, I use it more than my three devices. (OPO, G3) but the N6 is shiny and new and is a MUST have
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i asked some one who works in carphonewarehouse and he told me that EE will have exclusivity for however long... and he said you might aswell just buy it from the play store outright.
so maybe they wont allow people to buy the phone outright?
just rumors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=vb_ac#mobile-twister_size_name_1441368004654
Any opinion on this vs whats known about the new Nexus devices coming September 29th? I was waiting for them to be officially announced before I buy a new phone but this is tempting...
in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone
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in the same boat. thinking about it lol. price is great for the phone
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That's an AWESOME price for what is still one of the best phones out there performance-wise.
Anyone own a Moto x 2014 before they bought the Nexus 6. Is the battery life and camera much better? I suspect them to me about the same as my Moto X.
That is a great price. I have the 64G Nexus 6 and it's fantastic. I read that the 2015 Nexus will have a little more than 5" screen. The 6" screen of the Nexus 6 is a great feature and it will be hard for me to settle for a smaller screen in the future. My old SGS III screen looks tiny.
If you just bought this phone like I did within the past 7 days from amazon they will credit the difference because of the price drop -)..... Oh yes you have to contact them it does not happen automatically..
Was waiting for the Moto XPE but decided to jump on this deal today. Best Buy did a price match so I'm already enjoying it.
Bought a 32gb white version this morning. I couldn't let this phone slide for that price. What's crazy is... just a few days ago I also bought a 64gb Moto x Pure. I guess it's gonna be a Moto month for me?
bestbuy also updated their pricing..
Hard to pass up, have a best buy gift card. No one knows how it compares to moto x 2014? Is it a step up?
This was too good of a deal for me to pass up as well. I've been going strong with my N5 for a while, and was probably going to keep it if Google released the 6.0 image with T-Mobile WiFi Calling, but I had to jump on this.
I was waiting for a few more details to be more concrete about the new Nexii phones, but so it goes. This is a steal of a price, and I've wanted to try out the bigger screen anyway. Everyone I see with either a Note, N6, iPhone 6 Plus, etc etc all say the same thing...once they got used to it, they can't imagine going back to a smaller screen. Good call for those of you who went to Best Buy and did the price match with them. I thought about checking it out, but was hoping I could skirt a bit of the Illinois sales tax through Amazon.
Looking forward to getting my N6, should have it on Tuesday I would think. Amazon shipping says Sunday, but I highly doubt it'll actually get here then.
I know these phones will work on Verizon but does anyone know if Verizon will actually activate it if the IMEI is not on their white list? Would swapping in the SIM out of my current Verizon HTC M8 work?
Thanks
Bill
I got this phone like a month ago at the first level of price drops
Lol, oh well. If your thinking about it do it. Great phone.
If you want one but "its too big", no its not. Buy one.
Too good of a deal to pass up, had to get another one as a backup.
This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.
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I don't see the price updated on their website. Link please
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This is the quandary I am in as well...I just sold my one plus one and an lg g3. I'm using an s5 for now but really hate all the crap it took to root and the limited development. I loved the one plus it had active develoment but missed the wireless charging from my s5 and nexus 5 before that. I think this may just be the right phone, wireless charging active development only thing missing is no fingerprint scanner and no SD expansion. There really is no perfect phone right now...
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And I maybe the only one but I do love the IR blasters in Samsung and LG phones they are so convenient. If I could put stock android on my s5 it would be the perfect phone.
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And I don't necessarily want to wait for the two new models as I like that the development is going strong on the N6. I got the N5 right when it came out and it took a while before good roms started rolling.
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
Nick
Good to know. Thank you! You get at least a couple hours more battery than moto x 2014 right?
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To the person wondering if the nexus 6 is a step up from the moto x 2014, I had both and the nexus is by far a huge step up in performance, battery life, and overall, everything. I am glad I did it.
I'm about to buy my wife one as well since the price is so low. What a deal!
Nick
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Hi Guys
Started this forum for UK users.
Anything goes but please be courteous to each other.
Updates and support will be posted in this first post.
Looking forward to ordering my Nexus 5X!
Subscribed, wondering when it will go live on the play store....
What about uk price? Has it been confirmed yet? I can only find US price at the moment?
Hmmm, live event has finished and Nexus 6 has gone out of stock at the same time.... F5...F5....repeat! LOL
and as if by magic, the N6 is back in stock again.... as you were!
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http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/nexus/5x/
£339 in the UK? they having a laugh https://store.google.com/product/nexus_5x
339 and 379
32G 5X ordered.
https://store.google.com/category/phones
Does the UK even get the Google play credit?
They did't say anything abut play credit for UK!
Heres a video of the casing............
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V23InmancN4
Ordered 32GB Black - 21-23 Oct estimated delivery. Really pleased we didn't have to wait too long this time round.
anyone get quicker than 2-3 delivery?
Ordering mine in January, looking to get 2 - 2.5 years very good usage out of it
Poll up for which version you've bought! Hope you all haven't had any major problems.
Just be aware that your bank might block the payment if it is declined so just check with them and on wallet.google.com for details of transactions and payment details.
Snaked by Google with that pricing, snaked by specs, snaked by the pitiful 16gb base storage, snaked the apparently stereo speakers which are actually mono, snaked by the lack of a NOTIFICATION LED, what on earth were they thinking? Absolutely not worth it, and unless Google have more stock or something, this is the first nexus launch I've seen where it isn't immediately out of stock - it's been at least an hour, and I can still order it. It seems people don't like it. We've been shafted by Google and LG here, and I don't like it one bit.
The Huawei looks decent though.
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Unlikely, like everything else "only in America!"
WIll order it for my mrs as she badly needs a new phone since she smashed the screen on her N5. Will order the ice 16GB for her.
I think it'll wait and see how reviews go before I order mine. I'm happy to stay with my N5 for now.
The stats on the phone forum page say 3gb, but it's only 2gb?
Was going to look at the 6p, is it that much bigger ?
Should I or shouldn't I get the 5x?
16gb black ordered. 16gb was enough for me on my nexus 5 so repeating the same even if it is only another £40 for the 32gb
Just meh... It's a good phone, but it could have been so much more with so little extra effort...
Should I sell My S8+ for the 8GB Ram Version of The Oneplus 5.... Pros and Cons?
I'm returning my S8+ that I have via JOD and getting the OP5 8GB model.
Pros.... you might get some of your money back even after buying it. The S8+ dropped in value recently its already down 120 or 150 dollars at my local carriers in my town. If you are thinking about selling it, then sell it. Its only going to go down. Samsung devices dont retain value that well. They sorta drop to the 200 dollar range and stay there forever. You can already get an S7 Edge for 240 dollars..... So..... i hope that alone speaks enough to you. OnePlus devices retain value very nicely. The oneplus one is still 220 dollars in most places. the 2 is like 240 the X is probably 200 somewhere i dont think many people care about that one. and the 3 is still in the mid 300 dollar range. Like 330-350. The 3t is still almost 400 dollars on places like swappa. Keep seeing 385 as the average number.
If you want my opinion rather than just some statements then I would say yes absolutely sell it now. The 835 is very underutilized on the S8+ anyway and most samsung phones are bloated messes. What even is bixby....?
Yeah, i'm concidering that also
TheDantee said:
Should I sell My S8+ for the 8GB Ram Version of The Oneplus 5.... Pros and Cons?
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I wouldn't.
I still have the oneplus 3, and I still wouldn't upgrade. The only this you're getting is an upgrade CPU and software support.
I'm in the same boat. With the price hike its no longer clear if this a good buy. Specially since the oneplus 5 comes with no IP rating and a 1080p screen. In Canada the oneplus 5 is going to be 680 dollars delivered. The S8 can be found for 700. The pixel XL which has a better camera and older chip is being sold for 600 here . So I cant really consider the oneplus 5 a no brainier.
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I'm in the same boat. With the price hike its no longer clear if this a good buy. Specially since the oneplus 5 comes with no IP rating and a 1080p screen. In Canada the oneplus 5 is going to be 680 dollars delivered. The S8 can be found for 700. The pixel XL which has a better camera and older chip is being sold for 600 here . So I cant really consider the oneplus 5 a no brainier.
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I don't like the small screen but with 8GB of Ram I would be able to manage, offers a better camera sensor..... And honestly how many people actually use the water resistant to its full potential
XDRdaniel said:
I wouldn't.
I still have the oneplus 3, and I still wouldn't upgrade. The only this you're getting is an upgrade CPU and software support.
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I had the 835 in the S8+ already I like it for the Ram Boost
geoff5093 said:
I'm returning my S8+ that I have via JOD and getting the OP5 8GB model.
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JOD?
OcazPrime said:
Pros.... you might get some of your money back even after buying it. The S8+ dropped in value recently its already down 120 or 150 dollars at my local carriers in my town. If you are thinking about selling it, then sell it. Its only going to go down. Samsung devices dont retain value that well. They sorta drop to the 200 dollar range and stay there forever. You can already get an S7 Edge for 240 dollars..... So..... i hope that alone speaks enough to you. OnePlus devices retain value very nicely. The oneplus one is still 220 dollars in most places. the 2 is like 240 the X is probably 200 somewhere i dont think many people care about that one. and the 3 is still in the mid 300 dollar range. Like 330-350. The 3t is still almost 400 dollars on places like swappa. Keep seeing 385 as the average number.
If you want my opinion rather than just some statements then I would say yes absolutely sell it now. The 835 is very underutilized on the S8+ anyway and most samsung phones are bloated messes. What even is bixby....?
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I disabled 212 apps on it LMAO.... Not debloated now XD but yes I agree
malek777 said:
I'm in the same boat. With the price hike its no longer clear if this a good buy. Specially since the oneplus 5 comes with no IP rating and a 1080p screen. In Canada the oneplus 5 is going to be 680 dollars delivered. The S8 can be found for 700. The pixel XL which has a better camera and older chip is being sold for 600 here . So I cant really consider the oneplus 5 a no brainier.
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What are you talking about dude? Galaxy S8 is $1035 CAD without tax, and with tax its $1169.55 (HST 13%). Pixel XL is $949.00 (sale price right now; regular $1049.00) CAD without tax, and with tax its $1072.37.
Lol, where did you get S8 to be $700 and Pixel XL $600 CAD? Tell me please. And I am asking outright price . Please post correct information.
Also, S8 can't be rooted. So much useless bloatware. Especially bixby button.
OP5 is better, op. If you can get the money back you spent on S8 or if its a bit low, then go for it.
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I disabled 212 apps on it LMAO.... Not debloated now XD but yes I agree
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Disabled, not deleted. Plus there is that Bixby button and its services. If you do disable it, it cases issues , i've experiened it before I returned S8+. You can't root Canadian S8 and S8+.
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JOD?
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Jump on demand
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LimitsX said:
What are you talking about dude? Galaxy S8 is $1035 CAD without tax, and with tax its $1169.55 (HST 13%). Pixel XL is $949.00 (sale price right now; regular $1049.00) CAD without tax, and with tax its $1072.37.
Lol, where did you get S8 to be $700 and Pixel XL $600 CAD? Tell me please. And I am asking outright price . Please post correct information.
Also, S8 can't be rooted. So much useless bloatware. Especially bixby button.
OP5 is better, op. If you can get the money back you spent on S8 or if its a bit low, then go for it.
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Disabled, not deleted. Plus there is that Bixby button and its services. If you do disable it, it cases issues , i've experiened it before I returned S8+. You can't root Canadian S8 and S8+.
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No IK No root is a bummer for me
OH MY GOD. ive disabled like 10 on my 3t o, o
Why the heck would you want a OP5? A 1080 screen, no OIS and from the reviews so far an avarage camera, no SD card slot, no waterproofing etc. It's a mid range avarage and fairly ugly phone.
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Batfink33 said:
Why the heck would you want a OP5? A 1080 screen, no OIS and from the reviews so far an avarage camera, no SD card slot, no waterproofing etc. It's a mid range avarage and fairly ugly phone.
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wait.... there is no SD Card Slot!?
TheDantee said:
wait.... there is no SD Card Slot!?
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On the OP5, no.
Batfink33 said:
On the OP5, no.
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ur right.... I knew this bout the 3T Also.... hmmmmm I mean 128GB is alot but I prefer my 200GB SD Card, good point to consider thanks!
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ur right.... I knew this bout the 3T Also.... hmmmmm I mean 128GB is alot but I prefer my 200GB SD Card, good point to consider thanks!
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I also forgot the S8 has an HDR display. YouTube HDR looks stunning on it.
Less bezel is more, which is why I'd personally stick to the S8. Really hoped OP5 would go in a similar direction.