iPhone 2018 or Pixel 2018

[nviz22]

Both Apple and Google had their fair share of troubles in 2017. I am leaving the Apple throttling and Google Quality Control out of this topic. This topic features a poll. If you had to choose one option over the other. Let's leave Samsung and others out of it. Just if you had to go Pixel 3 or iPhone 2018?

If you had to choose one of the following options: Pixel 3 or iPhone 2018, which do you choose.

The iPhone 2018 could be based on the following rumors:

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/13/kuo-three-new-iphones-2018/

Let's assume it includes a A12 processor, 3gb RAM, minimal bezels, dual cameras, and a similar premise to the 2017 iPhone X.

Since the Pixel 3 is ages away and there aren't many rumors, let's get a bit creative and also stay somewhat realistic:

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

The Pixel 3 and XL 3 may feature QHD screens, 18:9 aspect ratios, minimal bezels, enhanced Facial Recognition software/hardware, Pixel Imprint (FP sensor), dual speakers, water resistance, 4-6 GB RAM, and 64gb starting storage. Each will feature rear dual cameras. Same processor too. Time will tell if Google develops an in-house processor for 2018 or will stick to Qualcomm's Snapdragon series.

The Pixel 3 would have a smaller battery and screen size, 5.5". The Pixel XL 3 would feature a bigger battery and larger screen size, say 6.3".

Both provide similar experiences with timely updates, good customer support, and high end hardware.

Do you go with the tried and true iOS, even though it is a bit aesthetically consistent with older iOS versions? Or do you go with Pure Android to get that customization and tweak your experience to your liking?

 

[44267547]

If I were to go android, I definitely would choose the Pixel, as I do like what Google is doing with that specific phone, aside from the LG display discrepancies. But preferably, what has my attention right now is the rumored 6.5 iPhone X. Mainly because the 5.8 iPhone X slightly on the small side for me, but I look forward to seeing what improvements they make with Face ID, gesture controls and OLED improvements (If any).

I also curious to see what the 6.1 iPhone LCD is rumored to be about as well.

 

[timeconsumer]

I've found that I seem to get headaches from the OLED screens due to PWM. So I'm very interested in the rumored 6.1" iPhone with a LCD screen.

I also prefer how Apple handles updates, they release their updates when ready, not on a scheduled release. The best example I have of this is the "KRACK" update. Google had it patched I believe in their Nov 6th update but they only released the Nov 5th update OTA in November. So Pixel users didn't get the update until the December 5th OTA update. Apple had this patched in iOS 11.1 which released on 10/31, so basically a whole month earlier. Since I care about updates/security a lot, Apple wins this year for me.

 

[The Game 161]

guess depends if you want android or IOS

so for me it's an easy decision. Both will be incredible devices though

 

[5105973]

Some OLED displays give me a headache, also. But the rumors for the LCD iPhone surmise that it will be a tft LCD with a lower dpi than that currently offered by the 8 Plus. But if they price it at the same level as the current 8/8plus level to recoup the cost of face ID hardware, I'm very put off. I like Face ID but I prefer Touch ID and don't want to pay the premium for a feature I don't want that much and sacrifice display quality.

So that's one of the reasons I went for the 8 Plus now. I also enjoy the ability to use all of the cases I had collected for my 7 Plus. I got a great price on my 8 Plus after trading in my fast draining 7 Plus. And I got wireless charging for it. I can't see myself becoming too terribly covetous of the rumored 2018 iPhones.

Apple has priced its flagships past my comfort zone, not just with the high asking price but the high cost of repair for its new design, so I'm gradually resigning myself to getting them as hand me downs from my husband.

He would happily buy them new for me, but I've already been through the angst that comes from a $1500 upgrade. In order for me to feel comfortable staying cutting edge on Apple, I'd have to give up my interest in Android phones, and that just isn't happening anytime soon.

I am very happy with my Pixel 2. I'd be interested in seeing what they do in 2018. I'd like to have a dual lens camera and I'd like to get the headphones jack back. They're not Apple so maybe they'll put it back in. I'd like to see them match the audio recording capabilities that HTC and LG built into their flagships.

I am wary that they might not have their act together enough to avoid the quality control problems we saw in almost all of their 2017 product lineup. So I don't think I'll preoeder this year. It's likely I'll be getting the Pixel 3 a year and a quarter after the release of Pixel 2, after most of the issues are known. It will still count as a yearly upgrade though because I bought the Pixel 2 I ended up keeping over 3 months after the debut.

 

[The Game 161]

As somebody who uses wireless charging everyday I hope google decide to do this with the next pixel.

 

[Aneres11]

guess depends if you want android or IOS

so for me it's an easy decision. Both will be incredible devices though

Judging by your list of devices, I'm guessing your easy decision is Android? .

For me, it's way too early to tell. And I would need to see the devices too.
For the first time in years, Apple's hardware is better than any Android device I've seen / used with the X. It's just amazing. One of my favourite phones for a long long time.

But the software experience is very closely matched, so if the Pixel 3 can up it's game this year it will be a tough decision!

 

[ultravegeta1981]

I'll hope on a iPhone with the footprint of the 8 and a 5 inch screen with a smaller home button. And ofcorz LCD.

 

[AFEPPL]

If the 2018 iPhone has faceid only - Pixel.
I want the under screen sensors for touch i'd. Not going to happen i know...

 

[5105973]

Judging by your list of devices, I'm guessing your easy decision is Android? .

For me, it's way too early to tell. And I would need to see the devices too.
For the first time in years, Apple's hardware is better than any Android device I've seen / used with the X. It's just amazing. One of my favourite phones for a long long time.

But the software experience is very closely matched, so if the Pixel 3 can up it's game this year it will be a tough decision!

The Apple's hardware is beautiful and I agree with their decision to go with steel and glass. But it did feel chunky to me.

I'd like to see them keep the same exterior design but find a way to design the innards so they can bring repair costs down if you break the back glass.

I would like to see touch iD offered again in addition to Face ID but I do think it's asking a lot to find room for all of the components. I think my wish list of high quality LCD, face ID and touch ID, oh and non protruding camera lenses, would result in an iPhone that weighs and feels like an actual brick.

 

[Aneres11]

The Apple's hardware is beautiful and I agree with their decision to go with steel and glass. But it did feel chunky to me.

I'd like to see them keep the same exterior design but find a way to design the innards so they can bring repair costs down if you break the back glass.

I would like to see touch iD offered again in addition to Face ID but I do think it's asking a lot to find room for all of the components. I think my wish list of high quality LCD, face ID and touch ID, oh and non protruding camera lenses, would result in an iPhone that weighs and feels like an actual brick.

Surprised you thought it felt chunky!
For me, it’s the absolute perfect size although it could do with decreasing in weight ever so slightly. But not too much otherwise it could feel cheap.

I have small hands as I’ve mentioned several times, and this X is as if it were built for my hands haha. It’s now put me off bigger phones that I’ve been using comfortably for nearly two years, like the Plus models and things like 2 XL. Strange how I always said I wouldn’t go back to a smaller phone after using the likes of a Plus, XZ Premium and B.B. Priv, but now I don’t really wanna have to go bigger as I find it unwieldy and uncomfortable.

But everyone’s different. So many people are waiting for this Plus X mod this year and I’m like whaaaat?! But choice is good .

 

[Ralfi]

This is tough, but would be tougher if Apple didn't release the magic that are the Airpods. Loving the Google phones, but they need Airpod-killer Bluetooth earphones to make me seriously consider the Pixel 3.

I'll definitely keep an eye on both offerings as the Pixel keeps catching the iPhone with each edition.

 

[The Game 161]

Guessing the pixel buds need more work then?

 

[potentmf]

I'm intrigued by the Pixel phones. The camera is amazing and fast (played with it in the store). I just couldn't get over the display, I hope they go with Samsung next year.

 

[5105973]

I'm intrigued by the Pixel phones. The camera is amazing and fast (played with it in the store). I just couldn't get over the display, I hope they go with Samsung next year.

The smaller Pixel 2 has a Samsung display very similar to the ones on the iPhone X. But it’s too small for some people.
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Surprised you thought it felt chunky!
For me, it’s the absolute perfect size although it could do with decreasing in weight ever so slightly. But not too much otherwise it could feel cheap.

I have small hands as I’ve mentioned several times, and this X is as if it were built for my hands haha. It’s now put me off bigger phones that I’ve been using comfortably for nearly two years, like the Plus models and things like 2 XL. Strange how I always said I wouldn’t go back to a smaller phone after using the likes of a Plus, XZ Premium and B.B. Priv, but now I don’t really wanna have to go bigger as I find it unwieldy and uncomfortable.

But everyone’s different. So many people are waiting for this Plus X mod this year and I’m like whaaaat?! But choice is good .

Length and Width of the X was perfect. It’s just thick (finally!!!) and heavy due to the steel and glass construction. It’s a good solid feeling phone. It just feels chunky compared to a Samsung or a Pixel 2 or even my 8 Plus (without a case). And may it stay that way. We don’t need Apple shaving down the battery trying to make it skinny.

 

[hallux]

I've found that I seem to get headaches from the OLED screens due to PWM. So I'm very interested in the rumored 6.1" iPhone with a LCD screen.

I also prefer how Apple handles updates, they release their updates when ready, not on a scheduled release. The best example I have of this is the "KRACK" update. Google had it patched I believe in their Nov 6th update but they only released the Nov 5th update OTA in November. So Pixel users didn't get the update until the December 5th OTA update. Apple had this patched in iOS 11.1 which released on 10/31, so basically a whole month earlier. Since I care about updates/security a lot, Apple wins this year for me.

Actually, Google DID release it in November with a November patch date for Pixel devices. This ArsTechnica article explains such - Android security update fixes KRACK, slaps Band-Aid on Pixel 2 XL screen | Ars Technica

 

[Tig Bitties]

Today about the software #1 and hardware #2. Stock Android blows away the ancient outdated and just frustratingly bad iOS.

If the iPhone X ran stock Android 8.1 it would be the best smartphone ever.

 

[timeconsumer]

Actually, Google DID release it in November with a November patch date for Pixel devices. This ArsTechnica article explains such - Android security update fixes KRACK, slaps Band-Aid on Pixel 2 XL screen | Ars Technica

I never stated that Google didn't release the fix in November. In my post I stated that they did fix it in the November 6th patch. However they didn't push out the November 6th patch over the air. So unless you sideload updates, you wouldn't have got the KRACK fix until the December 5th security update.

 

[potentmf]

The smaller Pixel 2 has a Samsung display very similar to the ones on the iPhone X. But it’s too small for some people.
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Length and Width of the X was perfect. It’s just thick (finally!!!) and heavy due to the steel and glass construction. It’s a good solid feeling phone. It just feels chunky compared to a Samsung or a Pixel 2 or even my 8 Plus (without a case). And may it stay that way. We don’t need Apple shaving down the battery trying to make it skinny.

I like the size of the XL version.

 

[apolloa]

Well at the moment it may be keeping my iPhone 6S...

I’ve returned my iPhone 8, it’s a cracking upgrade overall, but at the same time boring, still debating weather to wait to see what the 2018 iPhone is like, or be utterly stupid and buy an X or an 8 Plus...??????

Unless Apple has deliberately reduced the 6S camera performance, which I wouldn’t put past them, then the new iPhones are quite the upgrade, I doubt the 2018 ones will be much better in the camera department?

On the flip side will the Pixel 3 camera be much better then the 2?

Ergo will this years new phones be worth the upgrade over last years?

Hmmmmmm I possibly may wait for the new iPhones so the X drops in price.

 

[jblackowiak]

Well at the moment it may be keeping my iPhone 6S...

I’ve returned my iPhone 8, it’s a cracking upgrade overall, but at the same time boring, still debating weather to wait to see what the 2018 iPhone is like, or be utterly stupid and buy an X or an 8 Plus...??????

Unless Apple has deliberately reduced the 6S camera performance, which I wouldn’t put past them, then the new iPhones are quite the upgrade, I doubt the 2018 ones will be much better in the camera department?

On the flip side will the Pixel 3 camera be much better then the 2?

Ergo will this years new phones be worth the upgrade over last years?

Hmmmmmm I possibly may wait for the new iPhones so the X drops in price.

My 6S camera is humming on the iOS 12 beta.

 

[epicrayban]

Imagine this:

Apple could remove 3D Touch from new iPhones, analyst says
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...le-new-iphone-3d-touch-pencil-support-missing


If true, I wonder if it would mean gesture-typing baked into iOS in the future. I really hope so.

 

[kasakka]

The Pixel 2 is hugely overpriced in my country already, with the 64 GB model still going for 900 euros. For comparison iPhone X 64 GB is 1049€ or 999€ on sale. I fully expect Pixel 3 will cost the same. The Pixel 2 compared to the XL model was already dated on release as it didn't have the almost bezelless display etc. With no real info about the smaller Pixel 3 I would not be surprised if it is also some sort of severe compromise.

At this point I don't want a huge phone. I think apart from the Samsung Note, none of the big Android phones make any accommodations for one handed use which is important to me. During the winter I'd rather take one glove off to use my phone, when I'm out and about I use my phone one handed most of the time due to carrying something in my other hand or just trying to quickly buy a bus ticket etc so being able to reach various areas on the screen is going to be difficult on big phones. Apple offers the reachability feature that pulls the display down so you can do hit things normally at the top of the display. Samsung has the resized screen option equally quickly available by triple tapping the app list key I think.

I currently use a Oneplus 3 and am planning to go back to iOS with the upcoming iPhones. Probably opting for the smaller iPhone X. Android works fine for me but the options for smaller phones are few.

 

[FFR]

Both Apple and Google had their fair share of troubles in 2017. I am leaving the Apple throttling and Google Quality Control out of this topic. This topic features a poll. If you had to choose one option over the other. Let's leave Samsung and others out of it. Just if you had to go Pixel 3 or iPhone 2018?

If you had to choose one of the following options: Pixel 3 or iPhone 2018, which do you choose.

The iPhone 2018 could be based on the following rumors:

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/13/kuo-three-new-iphones-2018/

Let's assume it includes a A12 processor, 3gb RAM, minimal bezels, dual cameras, and a similar premise to the 2017 iPhone X.

Since the Pixel 3 is ages away and there aren't many rumors, let's get a bit creative and also stay somewhat realistic:

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

The Pixel 3 and XL 3 may feature QHD screens, 18:9 aspect ratios, minimal bezels, enhanced Facial Recognition software/hardware, Pixel Imprint (FP sensor), dual speakers, water resistance, 4-6 GB RAM, and 64gb starting storage. Each will feature rear dual cameras. Same processor too. Time will tell if Google develops an in-house processor for 2018 or will stick to Qualcomm's Snapdragon series.

The Pixel 3 would have a smaller battery and screen size, 5.5". The Pixel XL 3 would feature a bigger battery and larger screen size, say 6.3".

Both provide similar experiences with timely updates, good customer support, and high end hardware.

Do you go with the tried and true iOS, even though it is a bit aesthetically consistent with older iOS versions? Or do you go with Pure Android to get that customization and tweak your experience to your liking?

So op what’s your decision?

Pixel 2018 already leaked.

 

[nviz22]

So op what’s your decision?

Pixel 2018 already leaked.

iPhone 2018 probably because the Pixel 3 doesn’t seem to have 3D facial recognition and will last me less than an iPhone will.