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Google Pixel 9 Series (9/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold)
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Is twitter also an issue? That’s probably my most used app and I was always really annoyed when on Android at how jittery it was.
I have both the Pixel 8 Pro ( running 15 beta ) and S24 Ultra, and both phones are smooth in scrolling social media apps, like Reddit, Threads, Discord, Instagram. My 8 Pro feels butter smooth in those apps.
I can't say about Twitter, as I deleted my account and uninstalled that crap racist app thanks to Phoney Stark, I mean Musk.
I can't say about Twitter, as I deleted my account and uninstalled that crap racist app thanks to Phoney Stark, I mean Musk.
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Still not as good as on iOS but it isn't bad at all. Runs great on my ZF6 and S24U.
Twitter has been a mess on both my iPhone and pixel, its a stuttering mess like its owner tbh.
Everything else runs perfect on my pixel, the myth that they suck needs to die.
Anyway, I ordered the 9 pro in obsidian with the obsidian watch 3 that came with £100 off.
Everything else runs perfect on my pixel, the myth that they suck needs to die.
Anyway, I ordered the 9 pro in obsidian with the obsidian watch 3 that came with £100 off.
I was like that but learnt my lesson.
Kindle - books/manga/comics
Spotify - music/podcasts
google Keep - notes
google tasks - reminders
Google photos - photos
Now I can use these on any device without the lock in.
I don't have any issues with twitter on my 15 PM or S24U. Scrolling is great on both devices and no issues.
Originally I was just going to upgrade my PF and P8P for those this years but happy to have a little variety with having one Samsung. Now when I switch it's like fresh paint hahaI'm a mess. I keep going back and forth between the P9PF and P9PXL. Canceled my order for the XL and ordered the Fold. Still not sure. May have to get both and part with my S24U
I didn't use Twitter when I had my P8 Pro. I had issues with Firefox and Reddit all the time. On the S24+ everything is smooth.
Has scrolling improved with the 15 beta compared to 14? I know Google said it was going to address it in 15. That's good to hear if so.
Never said the Pixel sucks, I will probably end up ordering one at some point. If things have improved with Android 15 that's great.
I'm thinking about trading my S24+ for the Pixel 9, mainly because I want a smaller phone.
I'm very happy with the S24+: everything is extremely smooth, great performance, great battery life, great screen, love One UI customization and features, etc. But for the past few months I've been wanting to go back to a smaller phone.
I think a 6.3 inch screen is maybe the sweet spot. A 6.1 one is still too small IMO. But the Pixel 9 doesn't have an LTPO screen, weaker processor, no x3 optical zoom, weaker fast charging... I don't plan on getting the 9 Pro because with the regular 9 I'd have to pay 160€, which is ok, but don't want to pay more considering the S24+ is still a very recent purchase (February).
I could also wait on the S25, which rumors suggest will also have a 6.3 screen. Right now I don't see many advantages going with the Pixel 9, since the S24+ will have the same 7 years of updates (and both come with Android 14). Maybe a slightly better camera?
Screen brightness on both is mostly the same, I have the 512GB version, same 12GB RAM, both have great designs...
I'm tempted because it's "only" 160€ to have a smaller phone, while still getting good hardware and 7 years of updates. The S24 is not an option, because I'd rather wait for the S25 in a few months.
I'm very happy with the S24+: everything is extremely smooth, great performance, great battery life, great screen, love One UI customization and features, etc. But for the past few months I've been wanting to go back to a smaller phone.
I think a 6.3 inch screen is maybe the sweet spot. A 6.1 one is still too small IMO. But the Pixel 9 doesn't have an LTPO screen, weaker processor, no x3 optical zoom, weaker fast charging... I don't plan on getting the 9 Pro because with the regular 9 I'd have to pay 160€, which is ok, but don't want to pay more considering the S24+ is still a very recent purchase (February).
I could also wait on the S25, which rumors suggest will also have a 6.3 screen. Right now I don't see many advantages going with the Pixel 9, since the S24+ will have the same 7 years of updates (and both come with Android 14). Maybe a slightly better camera?
Screen brightness on both is mostly the same, I have the 512GB version, same 12GB RAM, both have great designs...
I'm tempted because it's "only" 160€ to have a smaller phone, while still getting good hardware and 7 years of updates. The S24 is not an option, because I'd rather wait for the S25 in a few months.
I also want a smaller phone but if I go that route it'll be the Razr+. Played with it in person, really nice and totally different than anything I've ever used since the OG Razr (the Razr+ hits me right in the feels). The Pixel is pretty much the same phone as the S24+ with better cameras and faster OS updates. Call screen is the killer feature for me but that's it. I already pay for ChatGPT-4o. In my opinion. So for me it'd be a side-grade.
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Yeah, I agree. The main benefit would be having a more compact phone. That's why I'm hesitant and probably would wait a little longer for a bigger upgrade, but still in the same form factor.
That is, if I don't get tired of the bigger phone faster.
I have found that I can adjust to phone sizes pretty easy. I do prefer larger phones which is why I typically go with the biggest Pixel phones. I also thought the iPhone 13 was too small and that the Pro Max was the size I wanted because of the screen size. Then I bought a brand new iPhone 13 because the Pro Max were no longer on sale on the Best Buy website. Funny thing is now when I pickup the phone and look at the screen, I don't have a problem with the smaller screen size, weird. 🤓
My Pixel 9 Pro XL case arrived today, and it is smaller than I anticipated!
Racist Stark! The ******* ruined my favorite social media app. No loss regarding the Twitter app then.
I use Sync for Reddit, and I've had no issues with jitteriness.
I had the official case for my 8 Pro and I really liked it except for all the dust it collected. Is it still silicone? Which color did you get?
That is amazing lol. What was the offer exactly? How much down payment? I gotta call them and pretend my friend got this amazing deal and I'd like it too 😂 I've been with them for yonks too
No downpayment, just need to renew my SIM only contract that expires in Nov (both personal SIM and 'business' SIM)
£56 per month, 24 month contract, £100 down payment
That is amazing lol. What was the offer exactly? How much down payment? I gotta call them and pretend my friend got this amazing deal and I'd like it too 😂 I've been with them for yonks too
That's very nooooiiice indeed. Thanks for the info!
Here is a little side by side with the P9P XL and S24U and 15 PM
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