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Aneres11

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Green looking nice. Still think they made a mistake going away from the two tone gloss and matte of their earlier models, but there we have it.
 

Dmunjal

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Not at all.....the AI built into the Pixel is unmatched in the smartphone space. Then the post processing algorithm is the best in the business. You don't have that kind of intellectual IP without spending big $$$ to develop it.
Then again FaceUnlock and Soli are hardware.....You don't know what those 2 things are do you?

Yes, I do. I also know that Google got rid of Soli for the Pixel 5 and the fingerprint sensor is back, too.
 

jamezr

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Yes, I do. I also know that Google got rid of Soli for the Pixel 5 and the fingerprint sensor is back, too.
that is true but is not relevant to our discussion...then you know those are hardware solutions.
 

Dmunjal

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that is true but is not relevant to our discussion...then you know those are hardware solutions.
I think Google is doing the right thing with the Pixel 5 and made a mistake with the Pixel 4 with too much useless hardware that kept the price too high.

By going midrange, they should lower the price as well.
 

Cryates

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Yes, I do. I also know that Google got rid of Soli for the Pixel 5 and the fingerprint sensor is back, too.
I'm not really sure what your argument is as it relates to pricing. The 4a exists, which boasts the best image quality and software experience, at the price point that the Nexus line used to occupy. The Pixel 5 will come in $200 lower than Pixel 4, while having a dual camera system, 5G, and other features like wireless charging, etc that we have come to expect of much more expensive flagship models.
 

jamezr

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I think Google is doing the right thing with the Pixel 5 and made a mistake with the Pixel 4 with too much useless hardware that kept the price too high.

By going midrange, they should lower the price as well.
Well I disagree that FaceUnlock and Soli was useless hardware as you stated. What might be useless to you is very useful to others. The Google did release the 3a..4a to people that did not want flagship specs.....
 
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Dmunjal

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Well I disagree that FaceUnlock and Soli was useless hardware as you stated. What might be useless to you is very useful to others. The Google did release the 3a..4a to people that did not want flagship specs.....
Are you getting the 5 and ok with losing these features?
 

Dmunjal

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Are you getting the 4a or 5 now that it matches your pricing requirements?
Do you have any Android phones? What is your daily driver?
I've been using Nexus and Pixels since they came out. I'm using a 3XL today and skipped the 4 because it didn't have the fingerprint sensor and was too expensive.

I will be getting the 5 and hoping it is priced at $599 and will offer to trade in my 3XL.
 

Cryates

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I'm even more confused now, ha. The 3XL launched at a price of $900, and the 5 will approve upon it in every way for $300 less. Again, what is the argument here?
 
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jamezr

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I'm even more confused now, ha. The 3XL launched at a price of $900, and the 5 will approve upon it in every way for $300 less. Again, what is the argument here?
yeah it really sounds like a useless argument...or arguing just for arguments sake. Don't like the P4XL...buy the 4a or the 5.
 

Cryates

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I wish the green was more of a true mint color. It's somewhere between a sage green and mint green.
 
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5105973

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I realized that green makes it look almost identical to my 11 Pro in its light green silicone case. 😮

It’s a nice color, but I have a special fondness for white Pixels.

Unfortunately, my disappointment that it can’t insert Porgs and Pokémon characters into pictures and videos knows no bounds! You all have no idea how many restless little kids I’ve settled down with that feature! I seriously averted a potentially disastrous meltdown from a friend’s kid who had gotten sick with a bad cold during a big group trip. I amused them by sticking Pokémon into all the scenes around us. I had Charizard roaring at people and getting on things he really shouldn’t. It really distinguished my Pixel 2 (and 3XL) from my other phones. But it’s not “serious” and just a goofy gimmick so away it goes. Sigh.

So I am not about to trade away my 3XL now.
 
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jamezr

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I wish the green was more of a true mint color. It's somewhere between a sage green and mint green.

Here is the green.....

pixel-5-green-lifestyle1.jpg
 
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drinkingtea

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I’m really liking that green color. But, still—nothing beats the 4’s black, orange, and white combo.
 
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