Is the Google Pixel as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the Google Pixel is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the Google Pixel is a beautiful phone.
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Overall 4.5 stars, the white face of the phone looks a little yellowish to me. Although I love the blue back (despite the glass being an odd choice), the yellowish white front makes me wish I'd ordered a black version.
EDIT: And whoever was in charge of the notification LED should be fired. Just all-around terrible and a complete misstep considering the size of this Pixel's bottom bezel/chin, where it should've been placed instead of the tiny corner of the earhole speaker.
dispatch said:
EDIT: And whoever was in charge of the notification LED should be fired. Just all-around terrible and a complete misstep considering the size of this Pixel's bottom bezel/chin, where it should've been placed instead of the tiny corner of the earhole speaker.
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Yeah, I remember reading a review where the guy said there was no LED notification. But then I saw a video where a guy pointed it out.......and how f*cking small it is!!! My S6 LED will light up the room. The one on this phone looks wimpy. But i'll have mine in my hand tomorrow so maybe it won't be as bad as it looked on the video? (don't ruin my dreams, lol)
As far as looks are concerned, I don't care what a phone looks like. I'm just gonna throw a case on it anyway, lol. All I care about is the software and internal hardware. The outside of the phone means nothing to me. I would rock the world's ugliest phone if it had great hardware and software. I don't care if the phone is beautiful or ugly or looks like an iPhone. None of that matters to me. It's what's inside that counts
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It is a bit too close to the iPhone. Basically can't tell the difference between the two if looking at the front (especially from a distance). That being said, I love the look of it.
Parfait ou presque de loin le meilleur Google depuis mon Google One !
Understated, but gorgeous. I thought it may be too boring at first, but it's really growing on me.
I think it is an ugly rip off of the iPhone. The iPhone being a very attractive design anyway, means the Pixel isn't doing too bad. The two tone back is gross. What idiot designed the back? The front is very attractive, but the glass doesn't round off as smoothly as the iPhone's does, or that on the S7 or honor 8.
The size is brilliant and I wish it were even smaller.
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dispatch said:
Overall 4.5 stars, the white face of the phone looks a little yellowish to me. Although I love the blue back (despite the glass being an odd choice), the yellowish white front makes me wish I'd ordered a black version.
EDIT: And whoever was in charge of the notification LED should be fired. Just all-around terrible and a complete misstep considering the size of this Pixel's bottom bezel/chin, where it should've been placed instead of the tiny corner of the earhole speaker.
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I quite like the notification. I have to say, EVERYTHING I disliked on seeing online, has instantly grown on me. Just a solid total package device.
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Yeah Google Pixel design is innovative in today's smartphones, and the finish seems tougher than regular unibody design. But personally I feel weird to the design, it looks unfinished.
undecided
I've read a few reviews on this phone now and it seems to have a lot of very cool features and the idea of getting preferential software updates is a bonus.......and the pictures look crisp and high quality.....but i'm not sure if its really going to be worth the money (^_^)
I'm really wanting to get the Pixel...its one of the nicest Android phones out...the design is great in my opinion. just can't seem to get off my iPhone.
any note worthy accessories that come with this phone?
blueghost003 said:
I'm really wanting to get the Pixel...its one of the nicest Android phones out...the design is great in my opinion. just can't seem to get off my iPhone.
any note worthy accessories that come with this phone?
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Well the only thing that looks like it would be really cool to me is the VR headset they will be releasing at a later time. With the high definition provided by the Pixel it looks to be one of the better phones for VR. For me though the promise of preferential android updates way ahead of anyone else is a selling point ?
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It is a bit too close to the iPhone. Basically can't tell the difference between the two if looking at the front (especially from a distance). That being said, I love the look of it.
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YES! Google has put out iPhone-looking phones before, like the Gphone:
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Were these re-branded HTC Desires? Similar, but not close.
My good friend's daughter had one, I loved the keyboard that slid out. I had heard it was kind of inconvenient because of no OSK. I had used a Palm Treo for about 3 years, then I was given an original iPhone 2g, I have to admit I was hooked on the Treo's physical keyboard and "Blackberry" look. I knew where all the buttons were and I never had to look at it to type. I really missed this with iPhones and newer Androidevices. I guess all new phones owe some kind of design to iPhones, but I like that some makes try to veer away from that with wrap-around screens, and the huge rectangular all-screen ZTE ZMAX. If the Note 7 had been less, well inflammatory...
Has anyone seen the 6 X-Files episodes from earlier this year, they were using a few propotypes, there was one episode where a woman pulls out what looks like an iPhone, but it's an android OS. I think it was the "bandaid-nose man" ep, a woman takes a call on what looks like a Pixel phone, but it had an iOS statusbar. Then she plays "Downtown" on it while getting crammed into a trash compactor. But the front face was more like the Pixel. They may have been using an i6-style clone or a regular branded Goophone.
This video was floating around the end of 2015, showing a modular idea, but it was never to be made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnaBvyB_Uhg
But this page shows a side-view of the Pixel phone, it's less like the iPhone 6x models and more like the iPad Mini design, with that beveled slant, my ipad Mini does that, my 6s does not:
The i6 doesn't have that, the screen is placed right on top of the case:
I think I like the Pixel's design in this respect, much better.
X-weApon-X said:
YES! Google has put out iPhone-looking phones before, like the Gphone:
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Were these re-branded HTC Desires? Similar, but not close.
My good friend's daughter had one, I loved the keyboard that slid out. I had heard it was kind of inconvenient because of no OSK. I had used a Palm Treo for about 3 years, then I was given an original iPhone 2g, I have to admit I was hooked on the Treo's physical keyboard and "Blackberry" look. I knew where all the buttons were and I never had to look at it to type. I really missed this with iPhones and newer Androidevices. I guess all new phones owe some kind of design to iPhones, but I like that some makes try to veer away from that with wrap-around screens, and the huge rectangular all-screen ZTE ZMAX. If the Note 7 had been less, well inflammatory...
Has anyone seen the 6 X-Files episodes from earlier this year, they were using a few propotypes, there was one episode where a woman pulls out what looks like an iPhone, but it's an android OS. I think it was the "bandaid-nose man" ep, a woman takes a call on what looks like a Pixel phone, but it had an iOS statusbar. Then she plays "Downtown" on it while getting crammed into a trash compactor. But the front face was more like the Pixel. They may have been using an i6-style clone or a regular branded Goophone.
This video was floating around the end of 2015, showing a modular idea, but it was never to be made.
But this page shows a side-view of the Pixel phone, it's less like the iPhone 6x models and more like the iPad Mini design, with that beveled slant, my ipad Mini does that, my 6s does not:
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The i6 doesn't have that, the screen is placed right on top of the case:
Were these re-branded HTC Desires? Similar, but not close.
My good friend's daughter had one, I loved the keyboard that slid out. I had heard it was kind of inconvenient because of no OSK. I had used a Palm Treo for about 3 years, then I was given an original iPhone 2g, I have to admit I was hooked on the Treo's physical keyboard and "Blackberry" look. I knew where all the buttons were and I never had to look at it to type. I really missed this with iPhones and newer Androidevices. I guess all new phones owe some kind of design to iPhones, but I like that some makes try to veer away from that with wrap-around screens, and the huge rectangular all-screen ZTE ZMAX. If the Note 7 had been less, well inflammatory...
Has anyone seen the 6 X-Files episodes from earlier this year, they were using a few propotypes, there was one episode where a woman pulls out what looks like an iPhone, but it's an android OS. I think it was the "bandaid-nose man" ep, a woman takes a call on what looks like a Pixel phone, but it had an iOS statusbar. Then she plays "Downtown" on it while getting crammed into a trash compactor. But the front face was more like the Pixel. They may have been using an i6-style clone or a regular branded Goophone.
This video was floating around the end of 2015, showing a modular idea, but it was never to be made.
But this page shows a side-view of the Pixel phone, it's less like the iPhone 6x models and more like the iPad Mini design, with that beveled slant, my ipad Mini does that, my 6s does not:
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The i6 doesn't have that, the screen is placed right on top of the case:
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I think I like the Pixel's design in this respect, much better.
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That phone with the physical keyboard was the T-Mobile G1, made by HTC. This was the first Android device *ever*. Initially there was no OSK but that came pretty soonish. When it came out, it was the only touchscreen smartphone in existence that supported widgets and had robust notifications. It was pretty cool at the time. I think it was also the only 3g touchscreen smartphone at the time as well.
I just got my pixel yesterday and my initial impression was that it looked like an iphone. I was a bit peeved because I ordered the silver phone, and the front and half the back is white. but I decided I didn't care because I was putting it in a case anyway so....What's up with the back half of the phone anyway why couldn't they keep it all metal? maybe RFID reader wouldn't work under metal?
"Look" of the device (aesthetics)
rcintorino said:
I just got my pixel yesterday and my initial impression was that it looked like an iphone. I was a bit peeved because I ordered the silver phone, and the front and half the back is white. but I decided I didn't care because I was putting it in a case anyway so....What's up with the back half of the phone anyway why couldn't they keep it all metal? maybe RFID reader wouldn't work under metal?
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I think that's another "iPhone emulation" thing because the iPhone slate gray models have the black face and the silver and rose gold etc. models have the white face. Previous to that with the iPhone 4s for example, maybe iPhone 5 as well they had either black or white in which case the front and the back were white or black and no other colors.
Starting with the 5S Apple started doing this thing where you could get silver gold and a couple of other variations in color, rather than just black or white. And then of course starting with the 6 you had four different colors I believe, three of them having the white touch screen. And then the whole 5C issue, the plastic iPhone I've never really seen anybody using those but I think those had several different colors too, and the whole device was that color. But that whole thing about the front of the device being white or black depending, that's completely an iPhone thing, I don't know why google would want to do that but I kind of like it and I like the way the pixel phones look, it's kind of like a duotone thing.
It would be nice if you could order the pixel phones in other customized colors I don't know if they will do that though.
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Jaxidian said:
That phone with the physical keyboard was the T-Mobile G1, made by HTC. This was the first Android device *ever*. Initially there was no OSK but that came pretty soonish. When it came out, it was the only touchscreen smartphone in existence that supported widgets and had robust notifications. It was pretty cool at the time. I think it was also the only 3g touchscreen smartphone at the time as well.
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Yeah I remember it because iPhones were brand-new and then suddenly this G phone thing came out and Steve Jobs was pissed, and went ballistic. I had never seen a real iPhone at the time, then my friends daughter whipped out the phone like is in the image and I thought wow, I actually would have bought something like that had either money at the time. But then my brother bought an iPhone and he gave me his old Treo 650, which was a great phone until my cat pawed it, and somehow broke the H key on the keyboard. That was when my brother had finally bought an iPhone 4 and gave me his original, that's when I got hooked on not just iPhones but all smart phones. That was just about six years ago and things have changed so much. My first ever cell phone was a little piece of **** Siemens phone, I didn't even use it that much except that I had a phone when I was out. Eventually Cingular gave me a better fliptop Motorola phone, and then they gave me one with the camera and it even. Actually I dug those phones because they had a little music box built-in and you could create all these weird drumbeats and you could slide sounds around and make a little songs it was great. All I remember is between 2002 and 2008 or so, there wasn't really that much change with the cell phone market except with a few of the high-end phones like the Treo, and not very many people but those because they were really expensive at the time. But then when the iPhone came out and then the androids, there has been a an explosion of smart phones the likes of which will probably never end. And these things aren't phones anymore my iPhones and my androids are part of my home network and I can hook into it even when I'm not at home.
That's why security is a pretty big issue with me too.
Sorry for the tome!
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I actually purchased the phone largely in part due to its aesthetics. I actually enjoy the design of the phone: the chamfered edges, the two-tone back, and the clean front. I'd probably give it a 4.5 out of 5. There are things I wish I could change, but they're so minor, that they border on nitpicking. I wish the proximity sensors were aligned to the right of the speaker to give the front a better sense of balance. I wish the phone didn't taper downwards and was instead uniform. And I wish the glass panel on the back was made with a tougher material. It makes me a bit nervous how easy it seems to scratch according to other reviews (I've decided to put a naked skin on the glass panel of mine). Aside from that, I actually like the fact that it looks like an iPhone? I know people find that alarming, but I think older iPhones had some of the cleanest industrial designs, though I've since lost interest in the design ever since the inception of a camera hump. Oh, and this is a weird one, but I hate 2.5d screens. Those curved edges really make it difficult to add a screen protector, and I personally don't think the curve contributes very much to the overall feel of the device.
Chamfered Edges, that's what I was trying to think of, I love that!
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I have the little pixel and it reminds me so much of a metal version of the Nexus 5. Love it! It's sexy, but terrified of scratching it.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/2...rizon-stores-no-sign-of-blue-or-black-models/
Looks like we won't get the Black or Blue (even though Blue was never confirmed) models. That's slightly annoying.
Yep not about to spend 500+ on a phone with a color I am not crazy about. Think it's terrible how Verizon has treated the Htc One thus far. From polls I have see looks like a 50/50 split of people who prefer silver or black. And sure enough Verizon finds a way to piss off half that group who have already waited months to get this phone.
I really wanted the blue. In the end though... It's still a One.
I don't like black phones so this is perfect for me.
In person the Silver model is cheap and ugly looking compared to what I had seen on youtube, but the Black model is extremely sleek and classy (this is my own opinion, don't get your panties in a bunch if you don't agree). If they don't roll out a black version within a month I'm just going to get the S4 again I think. I know that color seems a silly reason not to get a phone but I'm the sort of person who holds on to electronics for a very long time so this will bug me endlessly.
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In person the Silver model is cheap and ugly looking compared to what I had seen on youtube, but the Black model is extremely sleek and classy (this is my own opinion, don't get your panties in a bunch if you don't agree). If they don't roll out a black version within a month I'm just going to get the S4 again I think. I know that color seems a silly reason not to get a phone but I'm the sort of person who holds on to electronics for a very long time so this will bug me endlessly.
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The black is not classy. It looks like a stealth bomber. You can't call a stealth bomber classy. The Black One is not sleek. It is hardcore, serious, and deadly. /joke
The S4 is not bad. It tried a friends today. No lag whatsoever. It was hard to reach the corners of the screen, but that's just me. Thing is, it felt extremely light. Not sure if that's good or bad.
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The black is not classy. It looks like a stealth bomber. You can't call a stealth bomber classy. The Black One is not sleek. It is hardcore, serious, and deadly. /joke
The S4 is not bad. It tried a friends today. No lag whatsoever. It was hard to reach the corners of the screen, but that's just me. Thing is, it felt extremely light. Not sure if that's good or bad.
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I actually had the S4 for a week and returned it (before any development happened) and it was a great phone minus the Touchwiz stuff and lag (it DID lag at the time but that was before Samsung pushed updates out). If I got it again I would pretty much be running either stock 4.3 or Cyanogenmod. The things that attracted me to the One were build, speakers, LCD screen quality, and Sense 5 being a smooth minimalist skin compared to bloated Touchwiz. S4 in my opinion is better for screen size (wider vs skinny), repair-ability, expansion, camera, button placement, and development support (more popular=more development). First world problems eh?
Oh and yeah it was really lightweight. I liked that because I put my phones in cases so it makes it seem less bulky than perhaps a heavier phone would. Strangely it was lighter than my 2 year old Fascinate that's half its size... not sure what black magic they did to make that happen.
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I actually had the S4 for a week and returned it (before any development happened) and it was a great phone minus the Touchwiz stuff and lag (it DID lag at the time but that was before Samsung pushed updates out). If I got it again I would pretty much be running either stock 4.3 or Cyanogenmod. The things that attracted me to the One were build, speakers, LCD screen quality, and Sense 5 being a smooth minimalist skin compared to bloated Touchwiz. S4 in my opinion is better for screen size (wider vs skinny), repair-ability, expansion, camera, button placement, and development support (more popular=more development). First world problems eh?
Oh and yeah it was really lightweight. I liked that because I put my phones in cases so it makes it seem less bulky than perhaps a heavier phone would. Strangely it was lighter than my 2 year old Fascinate that's half its size... not sure what black magic they did to make that happen.
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This whole thread is a big FWP. I don't want to buy this phone because, while it's better in almost(actually less than almost, both have pros and cons) every regard, it isn't in the color I like.
But, you're paying First world prices, so it's justifiable. I think the silver (which should really be called clear or natural) looks good in a sort of minimalist type of way.
Silver is the color of the bare metal. The black is just color on top, but the silver shows the true color of the phone.
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This whole thread is a big FWP. I don't want to buy this phone because, while it's better in almost(actually less than almost, both have pros and cons) every regard, it isn't in the color I like.
But, you're paying First world prices, so it's justifiable. I think the silver (which should really be called clear or natural) looks good in a sort of minimalist type of way.
Silver is the color of the bare metal. The black is just color on top, but the silver shows the true color of the phone.
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Yeah I agree with you on that, I like the silver color of the metal but I think what ruins it for me most is the white plastic trim. I think it would have looked a lot better with a darker grey or even black plastic trim instead of white which will get dirty really easily and in the future turn a disgusting yellowish tint. For some reason in person it really looks cheap with the way it all came together, where as the black one actually looked premium. Of course, like you said it is just color so the major drawback is if you manage to dent or scratch it it'll look a lot more beat up than the silver one. I'm the sort of person to use cases so odds are mine will stay really nice... in fact I've had 2 Seidio cases since August 1st because I had false hope that they would have released it that day! :crying:
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In person the Silver model is cheap and ugly looking compared to what I had seen on youtube, but the Black model is extremely sleek and classy (this is my own opinion, don't get your panties in a bunch if you don't agree). If they don't roll out a black version within a month I'm just going to get the S4 again I think. I know that color seems a silly reason not to get a phone but I'm the sort of person who holds on to electronics for a very long time so this will bug me endlessly.
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only issue I have with black is the same one I had with my iPhone 5 before I sold it - the black scratches right off to reveal the same 'cheap' silver underneath, and pretty easily. Put it on a table and slide it across, and it'll come off if the table has any texture at all...
I think the color is very important and not just because of a preference.
When watching videos you want the picture to blend in with the background. The silver sticks out like a sore thumb.
How many of you here would want an led tv with a silver frame as opposed to one in standard black?
i understand wanting that choice. to me, ive been waiting long enough, and i dont mind that visibility. honestly, i liked my white ipad more than my black iphone when i had them. also my led tv is silver - but its the thin bezel cinema screen
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When watching videos you want the picture to blend in with the background. The silver sticks out like a sore thumb.
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I've got to disagree. I've had several white phones and I never thought 'man I wish my phone was black so the video blended in.'
I'm looking at the video on the screen, not the phone. A black phone doesn't make the video any larger.
Hope the blue still comes out.
I want an announcement. What I don't want to have to wait another month and find out that they will never have black in their stores. Could be that they don't want to make one right now because they want it to sell in it's inferior color. I don't think so, and not even for profit.
Just ordered mine this afternoon. Been sitting on an upgrade since April. Was considering the Moto X but I'm sick of plastic phones and I think the screen is going to be much better on the One - true 1080p. Coming from the Dinc 4G its gonna be a little bigger but worth it for the screen. See you all in the Dev site.
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Is the OnePlus 3 as good-looking as you are (despite your receding hairline, adult-onset acne, and massive weight gain)? Rate this thread to express whether you think the OnePlus 3 is attractive. A higher rating indicates that you would even go as far to say that the OnePlus 3 is a beautiful phone.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
just got mine, its beautiful. great feel and a mix of a galaxy and htc.
Phone looks as premium as any other phone. Very quality look all around. It is surprisingly skinny, which I like a lot, and does resemble an HTC 10 or G5. Still, an amazing build. I will have a case on it, so it's really no big deal what it looks like. Lol
I like it a lot. Feels like an iPhone 6S plus an HTC had an affair and this is the bastard child lol. Love it.
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Premium design and quality, bad protruding camera.
I definitely agree - the phone does have very premium looks. Of course, somebody could say that the current Galaxy models are easily a class above this phone in looks. But, in and of itself, the OP3 is quite satisfying to look at. And, compared to others in its price range, it definitely holds it own. Overall, I would definitely give this a thumbs up in the looks department.
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I definitely agree - the phone does have very premium looks. Of course, somebody could say that the current Galaxy models are easily a class above this phone in looks. But, in and of itself, the OP3 is quite satisfying to look at. And, compared to others in its price range, it definitely holds it own. Overall, I would definitely give this a thumbs up in the looks department.
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Metal>glass. It may not be as premium as the s7 edge, but it definitely is more premium than the standard s7 in looks
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All metal body, nice finish. Only qualms are the camera bump. Also because it is so thin and sleek it is quite slippery leading to usage of a case (sigh). But the phone looks very premium. I just don't get to show it lol
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I like it a lot. Feels like an iPhone 6S plus an HTC had an affair and this is the bastard child lol. Love it.
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very well said it!!
the phone is extremely pleasing and premium to hold and look at. the only issue i personally feel is slippery ness of the device but i feel the same about pretty much every metal body phones. It's extremely well crafted as well. just love the plain beauty of this device.
Beautiful, but 'tis a slippery beast.
Oneplus 3 is love ?❤
Its definitely premium looking phone. For some reason I like the antenna bands wich most people seem to dislike. At least with the iPhone. They make the back a bit less boring looking. Although wish they had proper styleswap covers like in OPO and OP2.
I kind of dislike how the camera is big and bulky and has kind of a contrast against the thin metal body of the phone. In my opinion it doesnt fit that well. It isnt a deal breaker for me of course, I can always put a case.
+ All elements (speakers, buttons, SIM tray, microphone, etc) are in line
+ Good home button shape
+ Good detailing on the alert slider
+ Simple black bezel, not like those old tacky Samsung phones
+ Subtle chamfers
- Corners rounded with horizontal bias. WHY?
- The squircle camera shape
- The antenna lines are asymmetrical: not the same distance from the top/bottom of the phone
- The middle antenna line is thinner than the other two
- Both antenna lines are too close to the top/bottom of the phone
- The top and bottom bezels are not the same length
Overall, the OP3 is the most generic looking phone of 2016: pseudo-premium aluminium build, imperfect design and nothing crazy. It seems like OnePlus tried to make the phone look different by changing small things like the corner rounding and the slant of the top and bottom sides but to me it just makes the phone look worse. It doesn't look as matured, sophisticated or refined as the Note7, 10 or XZ but it's not an visual disaster like the G5 or the old Galaxy S3.
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+ All elements (speakers, buttons, SIM tray, microphone, etc) are in line
+ Good home button shape
+ Good detailing on the alert slider
+ Simple black bezel, not like those old tacky Samsung phones
+ Subtle chamfers
- Corners rounded with horizontal bias. WHY?
- The squircle camera shape
- The antenna lines are asymmetrical: not the same distance from the top/bottom of the phone
- The middle antenna line is thinner than the other two
- Both antenna lines are too close to the top/bottom of the phone
- The top and bottom bezels are not the same length
Overall, the OP3 is the most generic looking phone of 2016: pseudo-premium aluminium build, imperfect design and nothing crazy. It seems like OnePlus tried to make the phone look different by changing small things like the corner rounding and the slant of the top and bottom sides but to me it just makes the phone look worse. It doesn't look as matured, sophisticated or refined as the Note7, 10 or XZ but it's not an visual disaster like the G5 or the old Galaxy S3.
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I agree with some of what you said. I recently purchased the gold (white face) OnePlus 3, and it's really a thing to look at. Really nice looking phone, with some inspiration from Apple and Samsung, as well as HTC. The phone's design is nothing extra special I agree, but I wouldn't call it generic. That's being a tad picky. Every company has their style and OnePlus' is quite subtle. The reviews on xda forums are what I looked at as a customer before I purchased this phone. To anyone out there contemplating buying this phone, you won't be disappointed in the design. It's good. Durable and strong. The camera bump on the back protrudes a bit and the sides are kind of sharp (like the galaxy s6 edge), but I use a case so it's not bothersome at all ( I even remove the case sometimes to get a feel of that sexy beast directly in my hand).
I wanted HTC 10, but i got OnePlus 3 for 300 euro, almost new.
Metal case it's very nice, good build. I like the most, the square corners. For example HTC 10 it's very rounded on corners .
I like the phone because it's slim. It's a little big for pocket, but with 5,5" screen, that's it. Weight it's normal for a big phone with a metal case.
It is a Premium phone with Good Price!
I'm very pleased about it.
I love the looks so much. The back kind of reminds me of the iPhone 6 / 6S. Build quality is really surprising too considering the price imo.
Love the sleek body.
I get annoyed when someone hands me over a Samsung or Moto
But the camera bump is a bit of a problem too.
with the oneplus cover sandstone it looks awesome because the bump on the camera is annoying without it
I for one like the Idea of a little larger bezels. I always use a case and one issue I always fine in with phones that have a super thin sidebezel is touching the side of the screen with out hitting the case. On my G2 it was such a pain in the butt to get to the edge with out case interference. With my s7e it's not as bad because of the screen protruding more. But if it was flat it would be the same problem. I would have preferred a smaller chin. But the side bezels I think are fine
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Exactly. I agree with you. I'm never brave enough to carry naked. I think bezels are perfect. And the chin is big. But I read where it helps keep your hand from reaching down to get to home button.
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I don't have mine yet, but it seems like tapping the back button while using the phone one handed is going to be easier.
I do t have mine yet either. Just speculation and all the day dreaming I have been doing since my order hasn't moved yet
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Wasted space
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Am I alone in liking the large bezels?
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Yes, you are. It's a sign of lazy design, poor engineering. We make fun of Apple for all the wasted space on their phones.
With the extra space (and the exact same 5.5" 1440p AMOLED Samsung-manufactured display) they could have put in more stuff in -- like
front facing STEREO speakers,
[*]true rear camera OIS and
even microSD card slot.
(I know Google doesn't like microSD cards. I'm just saying that wasted space could be USED for something.)
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You could also shave $400 off the price, only charging $399 even with all that extra stuff. Note the Axon 7 has MORE useful hardware, all placed in a slightly smaller frame, and half the price. And of course you can still hold the Axon 7 very well. Google should be ashamed of themselves.
Apparently those HUGE bezels adds $400 to the price. :silly: EXPENSIVE wasted space.
I don't have mines yet either. But I'm coming from a note 7. Not a huge fan of small bezels. But I agree that they should've at least included micro SD support in the sim tray. Also the blue pixels definitely looks like an iPod touch.
Love the large chin. Great place to hold it when taking pictures or watching video. I always wished I could get an iPhone with Android on it. Lol. So I am not a look a like hater.
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Yes, you are. It's a sign of lazy design, poor engineering. We make fun of Apple for all the wasted space on their phones.
With the extra space (and the exact same 5.5" 1440p AMOLED Samsung-manufactured display) they could have put in more stuff in -- like
front facing STEREO speakers,
[*]true rear camera OIS and
even microSD card slot.
(I know Google doesn't like microSD cards. I'm just saying that wasted space could be USED for something.)
Like this:
You could also shave $400 off the price, only charging $399 even with all that extra stuff. Note the Axon 7 has MORE useful hardware, all placed in a slightly smaller frame, and half the price. And of course you can still hold the Axon 7 very well. Google should be ashamed of themselves.
Apparently those HUGE bezels adds $400 to the price. :silly: EXPENSIVE wasted space.
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Damn you're still copying and pasting this post huh? We all get that you are a major fan of the axon and not the pixel. But it is a bit tiresome to see this same exact post over and over again. Point already taken long time ago
The problem with the ZTE Axon is that it won't have as nearly of an optimized experience as the Pixel. Those cheap phones from China always have impressive specs, but poor implementations of Android. The hardware of a Pixel/Nexus phone is only half of what makes them so amazing.
In my opinion I think the bezels are to accommodate for glass screen protectors. Since companies are using the 2.5D glass for the edges and reducing bezels it's hard finding a good screen protector. This way there is some wiggle room to cover the whole screen(display). I know this was an issue with the s7 edge, note 7, s6(Sammy fanboy)
I like it personally.makes it stand out
ChazzMatt said:
Yes, you are. It's a sign of lazy design, poor engineering. We make fun of Apple for all the wasted space on their phones.
With the extra space (and the exact same 5.5" 1440p AMOLED Samsung-manufactured display) they could have put in more stuff in -- like
front facing STEREO speakers,
even microSD card slot.
(I know Google doesn't like microSD cards. I'm just saying that wasted space could be USED for something.)
Like this:
You could also shave $400 off the price, only charging $399 even with all that extra stuff. Note the Axon 7 has MORE useful hardware, all placed in a slightly smaller frame, and half the price. And of course you can still hold the Axon 7 very well. Google should be ashamed of themselves.
Apparently those HUGE bezels adds $400 to the price. :silly: EXPENSIVE wasted space.
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Your grapes appear sour.
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I for one like the Idea of a little larger bezels. I always use a case and one issue I always fine in with phones that have a super thin sidebezel is touching the side of the screen with out hitting the case. On my G2 it was such a pain in the butt to get to the edge with out case interference. With my s7e it's not as bad because of the screen protruding more. But if it was flat it would be the same problem. I would have preferred a smaller chin. But the side bezels I think are fine
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I like them. Makes holding the device easier while watching videos and snapping pics.
I don't mind the large bezels personally. I like to hold the phone in my hand and see the whole screen without fingers touching the screen unless I intend for them to. If you don't like the size of the larger bezels then this phone is not for you, and stop complaining. Complaining isn't going to make the bezels shrink smh.
I think the bezels on the device work. In pictures it looks awful, but in person they are quite reasonable.
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I for one like the Idea of a little larger bezels. I always use a case and one issue I always fine in with phones that have a super thin sidebezel is touching the side of the screen with out hitting the case. On my G2 it was such a pain in the butt to get to the edge with out case interference. With my s7e it's not as bad because of the screen protruding more. But if it was flat it would be the same problem. I would have preferred a smaller chin. But the side bezels I think are fine
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Ya I rather prefer it with a little lip for the case.. I guess not everyone uses a case though.
I actually like the bottom bezel being roughly the same size as the top also... basically two places to grab it firmly or hand it off to someone. It's a minor thing, but although I love samsung's capacitive back/recent buttons as far as usefulness/persistence, it does suck to hand the phone off to non-samsung users and they half the time press back and close whatever you were showing them. So I'm looking forward to it...
Think I'm kind of in the minority here at xda in that I really like most of the design/hardware decisions on this phone... I would have liked OIS, but non-waterproofing and the bezels don't bother me at all.
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I for one like the Idea of a little larger bezels. I always use a case and one issue I always fine in with phones that have a super thin sidebezel is touching the side of the screen with out hitting the case. On my G2 it was such a pain in the butt to get to the edge with out case interference. With my s7e it's not as bad because of the screen protruding more. But if it was flat it would be the same problem. I would have preferred a smaller chin. But the side bezels I think are fine
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I'm indifferent. The phones look way better in person to me.
Google Pixel looks like HTC One A9 bezels look the same to me. only button is switched to the back instead of the front
I went and looked at one at verizon... the photos don't do it justice. Also don't really understand the obsession with the price point... it's the same that the majority of the market pays for a samsung/iphone. Is this just coming from the nexus users that are used to a lower price point?
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Ya I rather prefer it with a little lip for the case.. I guess not everyone uses a case though.
I actually like the bottom bezel being roughly the same size as the top also... basically two places to grab it firmly or hand it off to someone. It's a minor thing, but although I love samsung's capacitive back/recent buttons as far as usefulness/persistence, it does suck to hand the phone off to non-samsung users and they half the time press back and close whatever you were showing them. So I'm looking forward to it...
Think I'm kind of in the minority here at xda in that I really like most of the design/hardware decisions on this phone... I would have liked OIS, but non-waterproofing and the bezels don't bother me at all.
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That's pretty much my opinion too. I'm still waiting for my phone from Google but my son got one from Verizon (his employer buys) and it looks and runs great. I too was hoping for OIS but the camera is awesome from what I've seen. If you do any video recording, you will love it. I think it is a great phone but it's like anything else. If your goal is to pick it apart and find fault, you can find things to complain about. This is a phone you have to use to appreciate. If the looks or the price don't suit you, that's ok.
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I went and looked at one at verizon... the photos don't do it justice. Also don't really understand the obsession with the price point... it's the same that the majority of the market pays for a samsung/iphone. Is this just coming from the nexus users that are used to a lower price point?
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its because other phones in that price bracket offer water resistant, SD slot, wireless charging, dual stereo speakers, OIS and some phone manufacturer give 5 years of update at that price point. so thats why people think its over priced.
Google Pixel only giving 2 years of major updates. for that price tag. not good google.
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its because other phones in that price bracket offer water resistant, SD slot, wireless charging, dual stereo speakers, OIS and some phone manufacturer give 5 years of update at that price point. so thats why people think its over priced.
Google Pixel only giving 2 years of major updates. for that price tag. not good google.
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Exactly you hit the nail on the head, most other top of the line phones include basically all or almost all of those features. Biggest thing for me is only one speaker, not even stereo speakers like the Htc 10 and built by Htc but everything was what google wanted. And no sd card really sucks but yeah google wouldnt put them in nexus either, so google has liked to be a butthead in the no sd card slot for real.
My thoughts are google could have easily added the sd card slot and made a lot more people a bit more satisfied and in the process sold more phones, but google just wouldnt give in and basically gave potential buyers their middle finger up...
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I went and looked at one at verizon... the photos don't do it justice. Also don't really understand the obsession with the price point... it's the same that the majority of the market pays for a samsung/iphone. Is this just coming from the nexus users that are used to a lower price point?
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Missing standard flagship features but added a yet higher price, that is what your not getting.
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That's pretty much my opinion too. I'm still waiting for my phone from Google but my son got one from Verizon (his employer buys) and it looks and runs great. I too was hoping for OIS but the camera is awesome from what I've seen. If you do any video recording, you will love it. I think it is a great phone but it's like anything else. If your goal is to pick it apart and find fault, you can find things to complain about. This is a phone you have to use to appreciate. If the looks or the price don't suit you, that's ok.
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Most are more upset about missing features over higher price, but yeah higher price is a good point too. They can lower price but cant or wont add an sd card slot to later production units.
Hello mates.
Here is the deal:
I always used android phones. I am now using an iphone 7 for 12 months now and I am pretty happy with cam, performance and haptic.
But as I wrote, I really miss android, especially now with all the new oreo functions.
I dont want to spent another 1000 EUR just to buy another phone, and I dont want to sell my iphone.
I can buy the pixel xl (new 128 gb) for 450 EUR ( thats a good price here in germany )
But I have 2 concerns, and the problem is, I can get a hand on a pixel :
Is it that thick ? MY IPhone is 1mm thinner and I really felt in love with this slim phone. Do you guys mind the thickness ? Is it still ok or does it filly a little chunky ?
The bezel on the bottom: Is it that big ? I mean, I dont need a fancy screen to body ratio, I actually like bezels because I am watching a lot of netflix on stuff woth my phones.
Could you give me just your opinion : Should the bezel and the thickness stop me from buying this awesome phone ?
thx
To be honest, I don't mind the bezels or the thickness of the phone, and I came from the Nexus 6p, which was a little over 1mm thinner. The bezels that people complain about being too big, I actually like because I can hold it between my thumb and finger without having to worry about a touch registering on the screen.
When Google replaced my 6p with a pixel XL, I had my fiance try it for a weekend, and she hasn't picked up her S8 in over 2 months since. She was hesitant because of the huge bezels as well, and because of the lack of the Samsung apps she became comfortable with (she's not into specs and all that). After a few weeks, she came home from work and said she really likes how smooth Android operates on the phone, along with the consistent battery life and lack of bloat (her S7 and S8 could be great at times, or barely breathing after a long day; each day with the same usage pattern).
I would say go for it, overall we both love it.
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To be honest, I don't mind the bezels or the thickness of the phone, and I came from the Nexus 6p, which was a little over 1mm thinner. The bezels that people complain about being too big, I actually like because I can hold it between my thumb and finger without having to worry about a touch registering on the screen.
When Google replaced my 6p with a pixel XL, I had my fiance try it for a weekend, and she hasn't picked up her S8 in over 2 months since. She was hesitant because of the huge bezels as well, and because of the lack of the Samsung apps she became comfortable with (she's not into specs and all that). After a few weeks, she came home from work and said she really likes how smooth Android operates on the phone, along with the consistent battery life and lack of bloat (her S7 and S8 could be great at times, or barely breathing after a long day; each day with the same usage pattern).
I would say go for it, overall we both love it.
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thank you very much for the reply
I really think, there is a reason for me to have some kind of bezels, and to be honest, i dont like the shape of the bigger screens like xl2 and s8, but this is just a personal preference
I am just afraid by the thickness, I dont want a phone, that feels like from 2010 thats all
I also planned to wait until next week for the opo 5t --- but i dont know. something os always wrong with oneplus .. camera, display .. and i guess .. there is no software or hardware problem with the pixel ..
wtf .. I am ordering now ...
Idk man, I hear great things about the op5. The one OP5t should shape up to be a great device.
I love my pixel to death, but If I were you, I'd probably wait until the 5t drops and read some reviews on it before making your decision.
Thickness and bezels are not an issue for me at all and I'm using the XL. Sure, it's a big phone and a waste of space but I actually didn't mind the design once I started using the phone.
And even stock oreo is probably the best thing to come from Google. Pixel xl runs it flawlessly.
Thickness and bezels don't bother me either. Considering you're happy with the 7plus, if be surprised if the bezels bothered your as they're nearly the same proportions. The camera is fantastic and the performance and fluidity are on par with iOS.
I have owned every Nexus device... went to the Pixel XL from the 6P....
Thinness is just good, i think theres such a thing as too thin. This phone i think its perfect balance.
As far as bezels.... Its not a big deal really. My fingers rest there when i play horizontally anyways. Its not as beautiful as minimal bezel phones nowadays, but by NO means its ugly. Its fine.
I don't mind the bezels personally either. It makes it easier to use one handed. If the screen went closer to the bottom of the screen, there'd be no way for me to reach the navbar with my thumb (it's tough now as is, but maybe my thumbs are longer than average lol).
Thickness I never pay any attention to, because my cases are all varying thicknesses anyhow.
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I'm considering selling mine actually, for the sole reason of the speakers. I can't stand watching videos on it, after my last 2 phone booth had dual front facing.
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I dont think the bezels are any bigger than the Iphone 7. I think the black version looks better as it does a good job of blending the bezels especially side bezels with the screen when the display is off. White version makes the bezels stand out more prominently. The new thinner, longer phones look super cool but as has been pointed out the XL is not ugly at all. 450 euros for 128GB its a fantastic price. I would suggest that you make sure it is under Google warranty as there can be some hardware fault down the road and Google will have your back covered.
Hi,
I have an iPhone 7 Plus and a Pixel XL and I can tell you that it's really hard to choose between them.
The iPhone 7 Plus is definitely thinner and you can clearly feel the difference. However the Pixel is not that thick especially from the bottom side (the top of the phone is thicker).
Concerning the bezels, its the opposite. The iPhone 7 Plus bezels are much bigger and noticeable compared to the Pixel XL.
So I actually prefer the thinness of the iPhone 7 Plus and the bezels of the Pixel XL and that's why I said it's hard to choose between them. Also, you need to know that the iPhone 7 build quality is much better than the Pixel's.
this is something noone else has thought of either because it's a very stupid idea or because noone wanted it or thought about it, but i thought i could try any way, this app disables the edge display on the galaxy note 10, it disables it both visually and physically, touch will be completely disabled, i plan on having button shortcuts added too so you can launch the camera for example like a shutter button, this is a very niche idea that i doubt will be of interest to anyone, i am considering releasing it just as an experiment though, i made this thread to see what interest it gets in order to know if i should release it or not, my way of thinking when it comes to apps is just different, i don't like curves i don't like edge displays hence why i tried to get rid of it both for design and for the picture being distorted by the curve, theres ofcourse bugs associated with this, as the screen is meant to reach to the edge text or buttons can be difficult or impossible to press, so yeah a very niche idea but honestly it's growing on me to the point of the phone looking strange when i disable the app, it completely changes the look of the phone makes it almost unrecognizable like a note 9 with a flat display
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It sounds interesting, I will try it if you release it
It really is growing on me
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It sounds interesting, I will try it if you release it
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thank you i may actually do that at first i thought it was a stupid idea everyone would hate but it's growing on me see the last picture i posted it's not ugly.
Good luck for you. But just curious why you bought this phone if you don't like curve screen.
Your idea is basically making a think bezel at the side.
Regarding accidently touching, Samsung already made an app called Edge Touch, which can customize area that immune to touch.
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Good luck for you. But just curious why you bought this phone if you don't like curve screen.
Your idea is basically making a think bezel at the side.
Regarding accidently touching, Samsung already made an app called Edge Touch, which can customize area that immune to touch.
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well theres no new phone without an edge display, theres two things i hate with new phones, edge displays and curved display corners, i just want a square flat display but thats pretty much if not impossible, i bought the note 10+ because it looks similar to a sony xperia with thin bezels, i only bought the note 10+ because it has a boxy design something that appeals to me, otherwise i would never buy it if it looked like a galaxy s10 i wouldn't even look in it's direction, i just tolerated the edge display but i never wanted it it ruins the phone the curved display corners ruins it too these are things that makes me want to send it back and buy a sony again but sony has curved displaycorners too which i hate so much i ended up sending the xperia 1 back as i could not stand those corners, the bezels on a xperia 1 or 5 are also uneven thicker at the top than the bottom which i can't stand i am also not a big fan of the 21:9 aspectratio which leaves practically no phone left, all phones look exactly the same the one plus 7 looks like a galaxy, the rog phone looks like a galaxy with thin bezels and ridiculous back, what i wouldn't pay for a sony xperia xz1 same metal build and design with an oled panel and bezels as thin as the note 10+ i would pay 1500 or more for that for that as i find myself wanting to go back to my xz1, the note 10+ is not good enough for that cost but it's very very close, the design makes me incredibly biased towards it, i also don't like how warm the display is even at the colest possible setting every time i look at the xz1 i just prefer the display more, i know about that app i use it myself, this app was meant to also remove the edge display visually.
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well theres no new phone without an edge display, theres two things i hate with new phones, edge displays and curved display corners, i just want a square flat display but thats pretty much if not impossible, i bought the note 10+ because it looks similar to a sony xperia with thin bezels, i only bought the note 10+ because it has a boxy design something that appeals to me, otherwise i would never buy it if it looked like a galaxy s10 i wouldn't even look in it's direction, i just tolerated the edge display but i never wanted it it ruins the phone the curved display corners ruins it too these are things that makes me want to send it back and buy a sony again but sony has curved displaycorners too which i hate so much i ended up sending the xperia 1 back as i could not stand those corners, the bezels on a xperia 1 or 5 are also uneven thicker at the top than the bottom which i can't stand i am also not a big fan of the 21:9 aspectratio which leaves practically no phone left, all phones look exactly the same the one plus 7 looks like a galaxy, the rog phone looks like a galaxy with thin bezels and ridiculous back, what i wouldn't pay for a sony xperia xz1 same metal build and design with an oled panel and bezels as thin as the note 10+ i would pay 1500 or more for that for that as i find myself wanting to go back to my xz1, the note 10+ is not good enough for that cost but it's very very close, the design makes me incredibly biased towards it, i also don't like how warm the display is even at the colest possible setting every time i look at the xz1 i just prefer the display more, i know about that app i use it myself, this app was meant to also remove the edge display visually.
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How about upcoming pixel 4?
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well theres no new phone without an edge display, theres two things i hate with new phones, edge displays and curved display corners, i just want a square flat display but thats pretty much if not impossible, i bought the note 10+ because it looks similar to a sony xperia with thin bezels, i only bought the note 10+ because it has a boxy design something that appeals to me, otherwise i would never buy it if it looked like a galaxy s10 i wouldn't even look in it's direction, i just tolerated the edge display but i never wanted it it ruins the phone the curved display corners ruins it too these are things that makes me want to send it back and buy a sony again but sony has curved displaycorners too which i hate so much i ended up sending the xperia 1 back as i could not stand those corners, the bezels on a xperia 1 or 5 are also uneven thicker at the top than the bottom which i can't stand i am also not a big fan of the 21:9 aspectratio which leaves practically no phone left, all phones look exactly the same the one plus 7 looks like a galaxy, the rog phone looks like a galaxy with thin bezels and ridiculous back, what i wouldn't pay for a sony xperia xz1 same metal build and design with an oled panel and bezels as thin as the note 10+ i would pay 1500 or more for that for that as i find myself wanting to go back to my xz1, the note 10+ is not good enough for that cost but it's very very close, the design makes me incredibly biased towards it, i also don't like how warm the display is even at the colest possible setting every time i look at the xz1 i just prefer the display more, i know about that app i use it myself, this app was meant to also remove the edge display visually.
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There is the S10e which is relatively new , then there it the Oneplus 7, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, and many others with flat Displays, your just meaning there isn't a Note that has a flat Display
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not to be harsh but the pixel phones are the most bad looking phones of all time, only reason i would get a pixel phone is for it's camera
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There is the S10e which is relatively new , then there it the Oneplus 7, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, and many others with flat Displays, your just meaning there isn't a Note that has a flat Display
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s10e is way too round so i can't get that one
mi6t too round
oneplus 7 too round and a notch
what i require from a anew phone
1.boxy design like the note 10+ (anything rounder than the note 10+ and i won't even consider it i got the huawei mate 10 pro and it's nice but too round but i still got it as i knew flat square displays were a dying breed)
2.square flat display with no rounded screen corners
these are two things that simply do not exist in a new phone apart from the razer phone but that one has giant bezels and no oled, for some reason they are that rare the xperia 1 and 5 is as close as i can get, xperia 1 and 5 and note 10+ are the only phones for my taste theres nothing else i've looked everywhere it just doesn't exist it seems people are obsessed with round phones why i don't know, it's like i am an alien when it comes to smartphone design taste, i just don't understand why people want a curved display and when they say anything bad about it it's that it's pretty but not practical, i neither want it for the look or for it's feel.
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s10e is way too round so i can't get that one
mi6t too round
oneplus 7 too round and a notch
what i require from a anew phone
1.boxy design like the note 10+ (anything rounder than the note 10+ and i won't even consider it i got the huawei mate 10 pro and it's nice but too round but i still got it as i knew flat square displays were a dying breed)
2.square flat display with no rounded screen corners
these are two things that simply do not exist in a new phone apart from the razer phone but that one has giant bezels and no oled, for some reason they are that rare the xperia 1 and 5 is as close as i can get, xperia 1 and 5 and note 10+ are the only phones for my taste theres nothing else i've looked everywhere it just doesn't exist it seems people are obsessed with round phones why i don't know, it's like i am an alien when it comes to smartphone design taste, i just don't understand why people want a curved display and when they say anything bad about it it's that it's pretty but not practical, i neither want it for the look or for it's feel.
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I'm not obsessed and think that the wrong term, The edge Display (Agreed not practical) as in its functionality, however it does aid in the slimmer feel, mainly yes aesthetic, I have the Mate 20 X 5G also, that is a flat Display (7.2" of goodness) but I do appreciate the curve as it looks and yea feels good.
We are all into different things and for an OEM or OEMs to cater for every individual likes or wants (needs) then come on that's just not viable.
You are another level cookie ...... cant imagine there will ever be that device for you, especially now with the waterfall Display and folding phone Era
Not having a good not everyone is comfortable with the curve that's perfectly fine, but it's not going to change with Samsung, They might evolve the note line into the fold, but as if now the curve is here to stay.
The App is a solution for you and if it makes it a better experience then that's great, for me personally, obviously I bought the Note knowing its curve, so its neither a hindrance or a bother to me....
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I'm not obsessed and think that the wrong term, The edge Display (Agreed not practical) as in its functionality, however it does aid in the slimmer feel, mainly yes aesthetic, I have the Mate 20 X 5G also, that is a flat Display (7.2" of goodness) but I do appreciate the curve as it looks and yea feels good.
We are all into different things and for an OEM or OEMs to cater for every individual likes or wants (needs) then come on that's just not viable.
You are another level cookie ...... cant imagine there will ever be that device for you, especially now with the waterfall Display and folding phone Era
Not having a good not everyone is comfortable with the curve that's perfectly fine, but it's not going to change with Samsung, They might evolve the note line into the fold, but as if now the curve is here to stay.
The App is a solution for you and if it makes it a better experience then that's great, for me personally, obviously I bought the Note knowing its curve, so its neither a hindrance or a bother to me....
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yeah i will never have the perfect smartphone i actually designed my own because of that
www.facebook.com/symetium/videos/2135545376537234/
did a curved design too this is where a curve is justified and i do like that type of curved design
and the app was not made just for that reason it was also made as a fun test
i use edge touch as that also disables the edge screens , find it within goodlock
zzcool said:
not to be harsh but the pixel phones are the most bad looking phones of all time, only reason i would get a pixel phone is for it's camera
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Apple is trying really hard to make their phones uglier than the Pixel! Have you seen the new design?
Late reaction but I too want the ability to deactivate the edges of my screen. My reason is that that XServer XSDL used in combination with Linux Deploy will take all the available screen to display and that leads to buttons on the curved edges being almost hidden. I realise this is either very difficult or impossible to achieve and that a simpler solution would be to find/make another XServer application but this can be help in other situations. But since this thread is there I was hoping to check if zzcool or anyone else had a solution.
torickray said:
Good luck for you. But just curious why you bought this phone if you don't like curve screen.
Your idea is basically making a think bezel at the side.
Regarding accidently touching, Samsung already made an app called Edge Touch, which can customize area that immune to touch.
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If you use something like the Zizo Bolt case accidental touches just don't happen.
This phone need a good case or it will be damaged... eventually.
I use the curve portion to house One Handed Operation plus, it works out nicely.
Occasionally I need to rotate into Landscape mode when cut/pasting, more often I do that for lengthening the search bar though.
I like the curved display... after some adjustment.
The square corners is what I really like... rounded corners look hideous.
iPhones look goofy... trix are for kids