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noobinator said:
2gb ram and 64gb storage for an extra $50 is a pretty good deal. I’m using my edu discount to get a bit better deal.
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Even with the EDU discount still, not 100% sure, but then again I could regret it like my MBP not getting 16gb RAM since I could've gotten usage for 7-8 yrs vs 5 years.
 
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After years of Apple products, I am happy to switch from Iphne 7 to OP6. Android software and hardware is on the level and in some ways ahead of Apple.

I finally understand what I sounded like to other people when they mentioned that they have or switched to Android.
 
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nviz22 said:
What happened? It is sold out at least for now on OP's site from what I saw earlier today.
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Not sure really. Just wasn’t feeling the silk white color after all. Watched a few YouTube videos on it. If I got the OP I’d get the midnight black but at this point I think I’d rather have a Pixel 2 again.
 
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noobinator said:
Not sure really. Just wasn’t feeling the silk white color after all. Watched a few YouTube videos on it. If I got the OP I’d get the midnight black but at this point I think I’d rather have a Pixel 2 again.
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Probably because the OP6's extra specs doesn't make it much more smoother than a Pixel 2. It makes it as smooth as a Pixel 2? The color is pretty popular too; so let's see how long it takes OP to restock. I like the specs and the device from what I see, but I don't know if I really like the brand as much as the Pixel.
 
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2 weeks in to my first OP experience. Still like it haven't gone back to my S9+ yet. The flat screen, smoothness and battery keeps me well happy. Only thing I miss is Samsung Pay since Google pay isn't available here, but I have that on my watch so no biggie.
 
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jamezr said:
It is common knowledge that bad cell reception equals battery drain. This is true for all phones Android and IOS.
It takes more power to constantly acquire then reacquire a signal than for a steady signal
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Which is what I was getting at originally in a roundabout way :)
 
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Klyster said:
Okay then...must be magic..
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7421202
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I've owned both in the same environment and my battery life never changes with my iOS devices like it does with Android in low signal area. Android kills the battery when the signal is bad and it's not noticeable on the iOS devices.
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jamezr said:
It is common knowledge that bad cell reception equals battery drain. This is true for all phones Android and IOS.
It takes more power to constantly acquire then reacquire a signal than for a steady signal
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Definitely not common knowledge. On this forum, people have said it in the past that signal doesn't cause battery drain on iOS like it does on Android. It has been a topic many times. I've experienced it many times over 10 years.
 
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4RunnerHeaven said:
I've owned both in the same environment and my battery life never changes with my iOS devices like it does with Android in low signal area. Android kills the battery when the signal is bad and it's not noticeable on the iOS devices.
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Definitely not common knowledge. On this forum, people have said it in the past that signal doesn't cause battery drain on iOS like it does on Android. It has been a topic many times. I've experienced it many times over 10 years.
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While I agree that IOS has better standby time. I disagree with you on your other point.

If you are in a low signal area, the cell radio will constantly search for a signal. It will acquire the signal and lose it the acquire it again. It will do this constantly and it drains the battery on both platforms

This is part of the reason we get better battery life on WiFi than cell. The cell phone uses more energy to run on the cell radio than the WiFi radio.

I switch between iphone and Android phones all the time. At my office it is a large data center with concrete walls. It is a low cell signal area. My iphone and Android phones will lose more battery life than in a good signal area and lose a lot more than on WiFi for sure.
 
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4RunnerHeaven said:
I've owned both in the same environment and my battery life never changes with my iOS devices like it does with Android in low signal area. Android kills the battery when the signal is bad and it's not noticeable on the iOS devices.
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Definitely not common knowledge. On this forum, people have said it in the past that signal doesn't cause battery drain on iOS like it does on Android. It has been a topic many times. I've experienced it many times over 10 years.
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Yep I've tested this an Android is 1,000,000 times worse for draining battery in low signal locations. iOS devices hardly drain at all, Android goes through an entire battery charge within a couple hours. Shocking.
 
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I agree my iPhone has better stand by time than my Android phones. But all phones suffer from battery drain in low/weak cell signal areas.

  • Cell reception - Having poor mobile (or cell) reception will drain your battery faster than if you don't. This is because all mobile phones (iPhones included) check regularly to determine signal strength. When there is no signal, your iPhone will keep trying to find and connect to a signal and this will impact your battery. If you are ever anywhere for any period of time where you know you have no cell reception, best to go into Airplane mode (or, if you have Wi-Fi, go into Airplane mode and then just enable Wi-Fi).
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Yes, it does drain faster in areas of poor reception. I work as an engineer with antennas and radio systems. When the phone is on its periodically listening for a tower and pinging to find a response. When there isn't one, some systems ramp up the power a bit and try again, and repeat till max output...and stay there if no answer. Others will increase 'ping' rates, also a power eater.

Once found, systems will usually throttle back to the least possible power to maintain the link as a battery saving strategy. In areas of poor or no reception, this doesn't happen. This is why a drive in a rural area with poor or no reception seems to drain the battery quicker even if you're not using it.
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https://apple.stackexchange.com/que...ttery-drain-faster-in-places-with-poor-wifi-s

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7421202
 
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I wonder if the recent Pixel 3 XL leaks are encouraging people to OP6 due to the spec differences for your $? Price for the 2XL is high as it is with the Google Store.

OP is much more cost effective at $580 for 128gb storage.
 
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jamezr said:
While I agree that IOS has better standby time. I disagree with you on your other point.

If you are in a low signal area, the cell radio will constantly search for a signal. It will acquire the signal and lose it the acquire it again. It will do this constantly and it drains the battery on both platforms

This is part of the reason we get better battery life on WiFi than cell. The cell phone uses more energy to run on the cell radio than the WiFi radio.

I switch between iphone and Android phones all the time. At my office it is a large data center with concrete walls. It is a low cell signal area. My iphone and Android phones will lose more battery life than in a good signal area and lose a lot more than on WiFi for sure.
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I only have one bar at my work in our office as I am in a concrete basement basically. Your experience doesn't equal what mine and others I have seen with low battery.
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Yep I've tested this an Android is 1,000,000 times worse for draining battery in low signal locations. iOS devices hardly drain at all, Android goes through an entire battery charge within a couple hours. Shocking.
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Exactly. iOS sips it even in low signal areas.
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jamezr said:
I agree my iPhone has better stand by time than my Android phones. But all phones suffer from battery drain in low/weak cell signal areas.





https://apple.stackexchange.com/que...ttery-drain-faster-in-places-with-poor-wifi-s

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7421202
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It maybe true, but it is way less noticeable. Android just drains badly where iOS you barely notice it.
 
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