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Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 5 XL
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Couldn't resist and pre-ordered the Pixel 5 just black, got October 30-31 delivery. Will keep looking at reviews in the coming weeks re: 5G support and whether it supports all 5G, MMwave and low/mid band. So annoying.
Edit- looks like it supports both, that's great.
Edit- looks like it supports both, that's great.
Its weird, on the carrier selection page it specifically has a Verizon model and it calls out that it has both. But it doesnt say anything like that for the unlocked or Google Fi models. So Im thinking only the Verizon model supports both 5g modes.
Doesn't make much sense at all. But that's more of a production flex, which wasn't needed.... as I've said previously Apple has made it tough on other companies. At this point... most of these companies just need to send out a press release... give us a few YT tutorials on what's new, send products out to YT content makers. And that's it. Because there's no competing with Apple in terms of virtual product events.
$350 for the Note10+, is definitely not worth it. But I understand Google perspective, they need to recoup some money for the trade in. However, at the end of the day... Google isn't clamoring to sell a gazillion of these Pixels.
Here is the spec page from Google:
It seems that the unlocked U.S. Pixel 5 supports both MMwave and sub-6ghz.
I'm actually a little disappointed the 4a 5G has an extra 5 week wait. I'll just have to tell myself that slightly smaller battery & bigger screen will hammer the battery. lol
I know losing .7" screen size from my Note, along with all the bells & whistles will be an adjustment. And it's a real shame Face Unlock only lasted 1 year. But I'm definitely looking forward to owning a Pixel again, I just love the camera & user experience and finally got my wish for an ultrawide on one. No complaints about the price, especially with a pair of headphones thrown in I can probably sell for close to £200.
I know losing .7" screen size from my Note, along with all the bells & whistles will be an adjustment. And it's a real shame Face Unlock only lasted 1 year. But I'm definitely looking forward to owning a Pixel again, I just love the camera & user experience and finally got my wish for an ultrawide on one. No complaints about the price, especially with a pair of headphones thrown in I can probably sell for close to £200.
The HDR+ improvements are not insignificant, also Night Sight + Portrait... awesome. Not sure if they're coming to older models. I think they will be quite improved from last year.
Your 2nd comment touches on why some of us pay the premium for Pixel devices. The features that come down fully supported on our older devices add a quantifiable value to our purchases. Add to that the consistent releases of Android updates, it gives these phones a decent long term value.
Are you doing a trade in for the Note20 Ultra? I don't even see that on the trade in page...
Well I had a sage green one in my shopping cart just for fun. But I really am good with the Pixels I have. Even my Pixel 2 has done well on updates. I used Google Playgrounds a lot and the new Pixels can’t do that anymore so the temptation is not as overwhelming to me as it would otherwise be.
I am still interested in the upcoming iPhone Mini, which may end up being around the same price. I might possibly trade my SE 2020 in on that. I don’t know, but I want to keep my options open. I at least want to see the iPhone event before I commit to any preorders. If I do so at all. Which is really up in the air. I like my SE so the Mini would have to offer some key advantages to get me to switch. I am keen to have a Qualcomm modem on an iPhone again.
I am still interested in the upcoming iPhone Mini, which may end up being around the same price. I might possibly trade my SE 2020 in on that. I don’t know, but I want to keep my options open. I at least want to see the iPhone event before I commit to any preorders. If I do so at all. Which is really up in the air. I like my SE so the Mini would have to offer some key advantages to get me to switch. I am keen to have a Qualcomm modem on an iPhone again.
It's funny reading through comments on Twitter, bashing the Pixel for it's "3 year old design" and telling people they should buy an iPhone for it's chip. Some people just don't get it.
3 year old designs? Sound a lot like what critics say about Apple.
Oh, my apologies. You mention .7" and the 4a 5G, I'm thinking that you have the Note20 Ultra with 6.9" display and going for the 4a 5G with 6.2" display.
I believe the Note 10+ has a 6.8" display, I'm in the process trying to find a buyer for mine.
I kinda like it nice size and the back fingerprint sensor beats the in screen sensor. Looks like a good daily phone I think google is moving away from trying to compete with Samsung and is focusing on a daily phone for most people.
I like it I’ll consider it soon but my 11 max is also pretty nice minus a few issues.
Hope they get a battery widget like Apple has they need to focus on everyday users who want to integrate their google peoducts
like a chrome caster remote from the phone would be nice.
I like it I’ll consider it soon but my 11 max is also pretty nice minus a few issues.
Hope they get a battery widget like Apple has they need to focus on everyday users who want to integrate their google peoducts
like a chrome caster remote from the phone would be nice.
FWIW, My harmony remote (with hub) works quite well with my Nvidia Shield TV, running Android TV. So I'd assume it would work on this new chromecast. The hub just connects to the Shield via Bluetooth.
Verizon exclusive.
Verizon's 'Pixel 4a 5G UW' costs $599 and has exclusive white color
Google’s Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 debuted today, both delivering 5G connectivity but with some big differences on the...
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Btw, Active Edge (Squeeze for Assistant) and Neural Core are both gone now too.
The Pixel 4a (5G) and 5 are extremely well priced for mid-tier - £599 for the 5 with a pair of Bose QC ii headphones thrown in is a cracking deal here in the UK. Sorta Sage colour looks cool.
But I love the slick face unlock of my Pixel 4XL and could revert back to a fingerprint on the rear like the Nexus years.
Also I really wanted Google to release an XL or equivalent version of the 5 too. My 4 XL is 6.3" vs 6.0" of the 5.
Google are definitely going for a different type of flagship in 2020 to appeal to more people.
No doubt Google will sell both new versions like hot cakes in all countries, especially upgrading from older Pixels.
But this year it's an easier decision going for the new iPhone.
But I love the slick face unlock of my Pixel 4XL and could revert back to a fingerprint on the rear like the Nexus years.
Also I really wanted Google to release an XL or equivalent version of the 5 too. My 4 XL is 6.3" vs 6.0" of the 5.
Google are definitely going for a different type of flagship in 2020 to appeal to more people.
No doubt Google will sell both new versions like hot cakes in all countries, especially upgrading from older Pixels.
But this year it's an easier decision going for the new iPhone.