Samsung Note 9 to Huawei Mate 20 x - Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers

I still have my Samsung Note 9 with me and bit skeptical about changing with Mate 20 x. I like big phones and mate 20 x is a dream came true. Even though people praise it to be an absolute beast of a phone, but i still have doubts. Because the phone is rather new, i would like an opinion on the phone overall usage. Any bugs and issues that i should know. If compared to Note 9, how much difference between these phones and how many features that are useful. Tq
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martin132014 said:
I still have my Samsung Note 9 with me and bit skeptical about changing with Mate 20 x. I like big phones and mate 20 x is a dream came true. Even though people praise it to be an absolute beast of a phone, but i still have doubts. Because the phone is rather new, i would like an opinion on the phone overall usage. Any bugs and issues that i should know. If compared to Note 9, how much difference between these phones and how many features that are useful. Tq
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After owning multiple Samsung Phones up until the S8+ as long as devices the size of the Mate 20 X exist I will never buy a Samsung product. Now if Samsung released a 7.2" phone with similar specs to the 20 X and kept the price reasonable then I would consider it.

martin132014 said:
I still have my Samsung Note 9 with me and bit skeptical about changing with Mate 20 x. I like big phones and mate 20 x is a dream came true. Even though people praise it to be an absolute beast of a phone, but i still have doubts. Because the phone is rather new, i would like an opinion on the phone overall usage. Any bugs and issues that i should know. If compared to Note 9, how much difference between these phones and how many features that are useful. Tq
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I owned a Note 9 and though its a good phone, i think the 20X is the better overall phone:
- Phenomenal batterylife, 8 Hrs. screenontime with over 3 days days (76 hours) off the charger
- Better speakers and fuller sound (more bass)
- Overall speed and fluidity seems better
- EMUI feels lighter then the Samsung launcher
- Better camera, especialy in lowlight conditions
- Bigger screen, DPI is lower but i don`t notice it in every day real life

gee2012 said:
I owned a Note 9 and though its a good phone, i think the 20X is the better overall phone:
- Phenomenal batterylife, 8 Hrs. screenontime with over 3 days days (76 hours) off the charger
- Better speakers and fuller sound (more bass)
- Overall speed and fluidity seems better
- EMUI feels lighter then the Samsung launcher
- Better camera, especialy in lowlight conditions
- Bigger screen, DPI is lower but i don`t notice it in every day real life
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About the dpi, can we manually change it like the note 9.
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martin132014 said:
About the dpi, can we manually change it like the note 9.
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Yes

martin132014 said:
About the dpi, can we manually change it like the note 9.
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I know, but i leave it like it is which is fine for me

May I ask how to change the DPI? would it break things that attempted to scale up or down to it like stock apps ?

ajsmsg78 said:
After owning multiple Samsung Phones up until the S8+ as long as devices the size of the Mate 20 X exist I will never buy a Samsung product. Now if Samsung released a 7.2" phone with similar specs to the 20 X and kept the price reasonable then I would consider it.
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I second this statement !
Samsung is amazing, however I am really really loving Huawei.
My Huawei Mate 20 X EVR-L29 is hands down my favorite phone that I owned thus far, I have owned a lot of phones, the M20X is AMAZING.
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martin132014 said:
I still have my Samsung Note 9 with me and bit skeptical about changing with Mate 20 x. I like big phones and mate 20 x is a dream came true. Even though people praise it to be an absolute beast of a phone, but i still have doubts. Because the phone is rather new, i would like an opinion on the phone overall usage. Any bugs and issues that i should know. If compared to Note 9, how much difference between these phones and how many features that are useful. Tq
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I was really nervous about breaking away from Samsung Galaxy phones as well.
However Huawei is just as good as Samsung so I ended up being thoroughly pleased.
I still love Samsung & will still buy there devices.
Huawei is just as good though.
The Mate 20 X is hands down my favorite phone thus far !

I have the Note 9 and the 20 X. They're both great phones and I continue to swap back and forth every week or so just because I can't declare a true winner between the two of them (read: a winner for me). The 20 X offers far superior battery life but the software in the Note 9 is more polished (probably a personal opinion). I like the larger flat screen on the X but miss Samsung Pay. For me, I'd say the cameras are pretty much equal. They're both super speedy.
Honestly, you can't go wrong with either.

gee2012 said:
I owned a Note 9 and though its a good phone, i think the 20X is the better overall phone:
- Phenomenal batterylife, 8 Hrs. screenontime with over 3 days days (76 hours) off the charger
- Better speakers and fuller sound (more bass)
- Overall speed and fluidity seems better
- EMUI feels lighter then the Samsung launcher
- Better camera, especialy in lowlight conditions
- Bigger screen, DPI is lower but i don`t notice it in every day real life
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That pretty much sums up my experience, although from a Note 8. The biggest plus is battery life, and the biggest negative is the lack of the on-board pen. I'm awaiting the arrival of a case with integral M-Pen holder to solve that deficit. My main reason for switching is to use the Mate 20 X in projects for extensive note-taking, for which the Sammy is too narrow.
Ron

ajsmsg78 said:
After owning multiple Samsung Phones up until the S8+ as long as devices the size of the Mate 20 X exist I will never buy a Samsung product. Now if Samsung released a 7.2" phone with similar specs to the 20 X and kept the price reasonable then I would consider it.
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Not me. Note 9 is thick and kinda clunky, Mate 20X even being bigger feels better since it is slimmer. Also, hate Samsung software, stupid Bixby button, etc.. The note 9 is also extra tall with thier stupid ratio. The only thing the Note 9 has going for it over the 20X is the in phone stylus holder.

I don't trust to Huawei mate 20 Pro because there is so many of them with screen fault ( green color)... widely popular name is " Hulk screen". Also I'm not a fan of no 3.5 jack and speaker in charging port... about 1 dB(A)
Huawei's decision to output audio through the USB port means that sound quality will degrade when a USB cable is connected.*
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I don't trust to Huawei mate 20 Pro because there is so many of them with screen fault ( green color)... widely popular name is " Hulk screen". Also I'm not a fan of no 3.5 jack and speaker in charging port... about 1 dB(A)
Huawei's decision to output audio through the USB port means that sound quality will degrade when a USB cable is connected.*
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Thats because of the glue on the Mate 20 Pro`s curved sides of the screen.

I went from iOS to Android and never looked back.
I went from Samsungs to Huaweis and never looked back.
Mate 20x sounds great sizewise. People forget these aren't "phones" they are mobile PCs and cameras that can be used t make call. Plus Huawei phones actually DO get faster as they claim. Not just not get slower, but actuallly speed up!
My only criticism and the onlything making me hesitant to buy Mate 20x is no stylus holder
They've really shot themselvses in the foot here. Lovely big screen you can write good notes on but no pen included???

Battery, Size rule over my note 8. Also had app lock and private space as well.
Camera reviews are solid as well.
Samsung will be more refined but Huawei is fast catching up.

Sam Note 9 is better all-around devices but Mate 20 X has more special points to try: screen size, screen/body ratio, camera, true external speakers, battery life, temperatures. Note 9 Snap worther to try, not Exynos version!
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I have Galaxy Note 9 with exynos chipset and frankly it's not a bad phone I don't see quite much differences between snapdragon version and exynos... maybe 5-10% in battery life and the rest is all the same
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Guys actually I have a Galaxy Note 9, I like it but I am thinking on a bigger screen. I remember that the thing that I hated so much in Huawei P20 were the notifications issues. For example telegram, whatsapp and Messenger. I always had to turn the screen on or open these apps to get the notifications. I want to ask you guys ¿is there the same problem on Mate 20 X? Thanks in advance, and I am sorry about my english writing.

ErnestoSV said:
Guys actually I have a Galaxy Note 9, I like it but I am thinking on a bigger screen. I remember that the thing that I hated so much in Huawei P20 were the notifications issues. For example telegram, whatsapp and Messenger. I always had to turn the screen on or open these apps to get the notifications. I want to ask you guys ¿is there the same problem on Mate 20 X? Thanks in advance, and I am sorry about my english writing.
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People with the Chinese versions claim there isn't any notification issues by adjusting the settings. I will believe when I see it. As soon as I get my unlock code for the AL00 model, I will switch over from my L29 model and see.
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Comparing stock note 9 versus mate 20 X probably comes out as a tie but if custom ROMs are important to you, I'd stick with Samsung. If you choose Huawei, you have to make peace with living with EMUI.... Forever.

I have both and really confused which one I keep

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so buy oneplus 3 or nexus 6p ?

i want to buy new phone after nexus 4 so should buy one plus 3 or nexus 6p and why
Oneplus 3. Nexus is quite a bit more expensive and doesn't provide too many goods to make it worth the price.
Wait for the OnePlus 3T (to be announced this 15th november).
- https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/09/oneplus-4/
- http://www.techradar.com/news/oneplus-3t-launch-all-but-confirmed-for-november-15-launch
Demian3112 said:
Oneplus 3. Nexus is quite a bit more expensive and doesn't provide too many goods to make it worth the price.
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its quite the same price around 400$
ahmedvip2008 said:
its quite the same price around 400$
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The 64GB variant it €490 here.
ahmedvip2008 said:
its quite the same price around 400$
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Even at the same price I'd still recommend the OnePlus 3. It's more future proof in terms of specs and currently has one of the biggest communities of developers actively working on it. And even if you do decide to stick with OxygenOS, it's pretty damn close to stock Android anyways.
grufwub said:
Even at the same price I'd still recommend the OnePlus 3. It's more future proof in terms of specs and currently has one of the biggest communities of developers actively working on it. And even if you do decide to stick with OxygenOS, it's pretty damn close to stock Android anyways.
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so if the company stop supporting the device the developers will still support 6p is that also with 1+3
i have nexus 4 and dev still support it with android 7.1
ahmedvip2008 said:
so if the company stop supporting the device the developers will still support 6p is that also with 1+3
i have nexus 4 and dev still support it with android 7.1
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ofc the only benefit of buying a nexus device is that google provides new android version half a year before any other brand and all other devices must wait till source gets released. but other than that the hardware is not good enough. if you are not into high performance games and want allways newest android version first then go for nexus. but you get better hardware for better cost if you go for oneplus ( buy oneplus3 t)
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ofc the only benefit of buying a nexus device is that google provides new android version half a year before any other brand and all other devices must wait till source gets released. but other than that the hardware is not good enough. if you are not into high performance games and want allways newest android version first then go for nexus. but you get better hardware for better cost if you go for oneplus ( buy oneplus3 t)
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Couldn't have put it better myself
I have both. There are a few things that may sway a decision. The 6P has nougat source and the available 7.X ROMs reflect that. This isn't a shot at anyone developing here, they just don't have it, or even a stock base to work with. If you like back fingerprint scanners you might lean toward the Nexus, if you're like me and don't that would favor the 3. Updates favor the 6 as mentioned already. The 3 is easier to handle without the massive bezels. The speakerphone through the 6 is very loud if need be and can be easily heard over background noise like a TV. In that regard the 3 is not bad at all but is outgunned by the 6 speakers.
For myself I was tired of keeping up two phones and wanted to move to a dual SIM. That combined with the fact that after several backside fingerprint scanners I'm starting to hate them the move was an easy one to make. I don't miss the 6P, it was and is a great device but the 3 is punching well above its cost.
krabman said:
I have both. There are a few things that may sway a decision. The 6P has nougat source and the available 7.X ROMs reflect that. This isn't a shot at anyone developing here, they just don't have it, or even a stock base to work with. If you like back fingerprint scanners you might lean toward the Nexus, if you're like me and don't that would favor the 3. Updates favor the 6 as mentioned already. The 3 is easier to handle without the massive bezels. The speakerphone through the 6 is very loud if need be and can be easily heard over background noise like a TV. In that regard the 3 is not bad at all but is outgunned by the 6 speakers.
For myself I was tired of keeping up two phones and wanted to move to a dual SIM. That combined with the fact that after several backside fingerprint scanners I'm starting to hate them the move was an easy one to make. I don't miss the 6P, it was and is a great device but the 3 is punching well above its cost.
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what is the best screen for reading or watching videos
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what is the best screen for reading or watching videos
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if it was for reading and watching video content I prefer 6p. bigger screen, bigger resolution, dual facing speakers
I had the same dilemma, but couldn't get hold of a 6p so went for the op3. Awesome phone with new community builds coming thick and fast. I love mine :laugh:
Nexus 6p all day, every day. Better camera, better quality, better software better battery, better everything.
I think you forgot the hardware in nexus it's sucks
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tixoo said:
Nexus 6p all day, every day. Better camera, better quality, better software better battery, better everything.
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Dude you can be a fanboy but don't lie... The 6P has a better camera, screen with dual front facing speakers and that's about it. The OnePlus 3 trump's it in battery life, it destroys it in absolute performance and is much quicker, has much more RAM that can be used without the processor overheating (S810 overheats like crazy, if someone says otherwise, they do not know what they are talking about). The OP3 doesn't snap in half like a cookie when bent, not to mention the fact that the rear glass over the camera cracks extremely easily. The fingerprint scanner is WAY faster on the OP3 Than the 6P. Camera in daylight is better but low light the 6P Is better, but the difference is surprisingly low. For OP, if you are any sort of power user at all and you do a lot of multi tasking or gaming for example, you will have to get the OP3 as the 6P slows down massive as the CPU goes from using the A57 core at 2.0ghz to not being able to use them and going to the garbage A53 cores to do the task which lead to lag and stutter. Not to mention when browsing the 6P is locked to the A53 cores because it'd overheat otherwise and because of this browsing is super slow. Last but not least, the OP3 beats it in audio quality outputted from the headphone jack, it's louder and has wider soundstage while sounding more crisp (you can really notice it in the base) and clean
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I think you forgot the hardware in nexus it's sucks
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why because processor ?!
Yes my nexus 6p here in Greece the summer easy frizz eggs
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Both dope phones boils down to (no pun intended) SD810 vs SD820 and fastest updates + source vs delayed updates + source
Personal preference really if updates matter to you go for the 6P if not will not be disappointed by the OP3
I had a 6P and switched to the Oneplus 3. I was sick of carrying an iPhone 6s for work and a 6P for my personal line. The dual sim capability is incredibly convenient but I would imagine not something that most people end up needing. Other than that here are my thoughts:
Speakers: 6P. If only for the placement. Maybe I am holding it wrong but I always seem to cover up my speaker when holding the phone in landscape mode. It sounds just fine otherwise. Most of the time I use earbuds anyway.
Camera: Tie. No real world difference for me. Both are great.
Fingerprint Sensor: OP3. Location is better when it's sitting on my desk, screen side up. It is also much faster than the 6P.
Buttons: OP3. I HATED the volume rocker location on the 6P. I was constantly changing volume when holding the phone in portrait mode and typing or whatever. This really annoyed the sh!t out of me. Also having the volume buttons on the opposite side of of the power button is better in my opinion. The notification slider is convenient, too.
Signal Strength: OP3 easily. I have a T-Mobile sim in sim1 and Verizon in sim2. The reception on T-Mobile sim is certainly better on the OP3. Not the case with the Verizon sim because of band compatability.
Feel: OP3. This thing feels more premium than the 6P...if that matters to you. It's also easier to hold.
Software: 6P. For the speed and guarantee of updates but OP3 Nougat will make this a tie. Nova Launcher though. And I don't care for rooting and ROMs anymore.
Screen: 6P? Yes it's more clear but really the OP3 screen is all I need in terms of size and resolutionw. One thing the 6P has going for it though is a totally flat screen. This makes screen protectors easier to apply without the ring around the edges.
Battery: OP3. Probably due to screen size and resolution. Also probably due to the reception being better. And Dash Charging is faster than Rapid Charging on the Nexus.
If I think of more, I will add to this post.

Which phone is significantly better than Pixel 2 XL ?

I am confuse which phone to upgrade right now .. I have switched to few phones i.e HTC U11, P20 pro, S9 Plus, S8 Plus, Honor 10, P20, note 9 etc but none of them impressed me and came back to Pixel 2 XL....Which phone is significantly better than Pixel 2 XL? When I say better I mean better camera, sound and battery life which are three important factor for me in smartphones....new pixel phones are only slight updates ..what options are there in others brands ..It seem there is no prefect phone out there which provide everything without any compromise
In my opinion, not much unless you want to get something from the S10 series. I tried the Xiaomi MI 9 and it just didnt feel right. Specs were good but it just wasnt polished like the pixel phone. I'm personally waiting for the Pixel 4 xl to come out.
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In my opinion, not much unless you want to get something from the S10 series. I tried the Xiaomi MI 9 and it just didnt feel right. Specs were good but it just wasnt polished like the pixel phone. I'm personally waiting for the Pixel 4 xl to come out.
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My wife has the S10+ and lives it. A few years ago she got the S8+ then got the S9+. On the S8+ they started hurtling the experience of you rooted so at that point she said screw it and didn't care about the customization options of rooting. Now she done care at all.
I think if you are in the scene and really enjoy the experience of modifying and squeezing every ounce of whatever gets you off then the S phones are not for you. If on the other hand, you can't really qualify why you root other than just cause it's cool, the S10+ certainly a great phone...
I am really hoping the Pixel 4 XL is a solid improvement with no stupid notch. 6 or 8 megs and a slamming screen need to happen also!!
I don't think there's any phone right now that's "significantly" better to be honest. Maybe just better in some ways. I still think it'll be a couple years before you can say significantly tho.
P30 Pro would be the phone to have but I wouldn't call it the ultimate device to have as that doesn't exist. However it is a great phone no doubt. I'm using the Mate 20 Pro and absolutely love it so my next device would be the Mate 30 Pro.
I had the Pixel 2 XL back in the day and it was an amazing phone. I didn't want to get the 3XL because it seemed like a downgrade. If things get better with the Pixel 4 XL like 4000 mah battery and better body I might give it a try over the Mate 30 Pro. However its going to take a lot to take me away from Huawei now.
I tired many phones and my favorite two are Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 2 XL
What about OnePlus 6T? You can toss in the Google Pixel Camera and the photo quality is surprisingly good. OxygenOS is not my cup of tea but it's pretty close to stock plus there's a lot of Rom support and development.
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My wife has the S10+ and lives it. A few years ago she got the S8+ then got the S9+. On the S8+ they started hurtling the experience of you rooted so at that point she said screw it and didn't care about the customization options of rooting. Now she done care at all.
I think if you are in the scene and really enjoy the experience of modifying and squeezing every ounce of whatever gets you off then the S phones are not for you. If on the other hand, you can't really qualify why you root other than just cause it's cool, the S10+ certainly a great phone...
I am really hoping the Pixel 4 XL is a solid improvement with no stupid notch. 6 or 8 megs and a slamming screen need to happen also!!
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I have tried many samsung phones from Samsung s6/ S7 edge to S9 Plus/Note 9 but I have got same sort of experience ..Not much improvement in design, Display, software and camera ..only slight tweak here and there. I compared s7 edge photo with S9 plus and they were pretty much same and even s7 edge has better result and details in some photos thats why I did not went for S10 ..Samsung old phones offer same experience in less price .. I am also not big fan of curve edge screen which are slippery and not easy to grip because you accidently touch screen while holding it ..If I will ever get any phone from S10 series then will opt for s10 e even though its battery is small but Samsung software even one UI with latest hardware was not as fluid as pixel or ios
Hazzay88 said:
P30 Pro would be the phone to have but I wouldn't call it the ultimate device to have as that doesn't exist. However it is a great phone no doubt. I'm using the Mate 20 Pro and absolutely love it so my next device would be the Mate 30 Pro.
I had the Pixel 2 XL back in the day and it was an amazing phone. I didn't want to get the 3XL because it seemed like a downgrade. If things get better with the Pixel 4 XL like 4000 mah battery and better body I might give it a try over the Mate 30 Pro. However its going to take a lot to take me away from Huawei now.
I tired many phones and my favorite two are Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 2 XL
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I have not tried p30 pro or mate 20 pro but had p20 pro. I purchased p20 pro after DxO mark gave it high score in camea but to be hoenst camera was big disappointment especially when taking photos of human faces, children, moving object etc....skin tone was like as if its oil painting ..very artificial looking and this was when Master AI feature was turned off ..Camera was great for static object and low light photography . It was downgrade from pixel 2 ..now I don't trust DxO mark thats why did not went for mate 20 pro or p30 pro because they got very much same score ..They no doubt offer great package but I still have some doubt about camera and software but I will take Huawei flagship over Samsung any day
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What about OnePlus 6T? You can toss in the Google Pixel Camera and the photo quality is surprisingly good. OxygenOS is not my cup of tea but it's pretty close to stock plus there's a lot of Rom support and development.
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Oneplus 6T is probably my second best after pixel/ios when we consider software experience but camera is still not among top and I am looking forward what Oneplus 7 bring in few days . If its camera prove to be as good as pixel 3 and bring strero speaker then I will take it without any hesitation ..Its better to buy oneplus phone as brand new because they hold their value unlike others flagship
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Oneplus 6T is probably my second best after pixel/ios when we consider software experience but camera is still not among top and I am looking forward what Oneplus 7 bring in few days . If its camera prove to be as good as pixel 3 and bring strero speaker then I will take it without any hesitation ..Its better to buy oneplus phone as brand new because they hold their value unlike others flagship
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I've been very happy with my 2 XL since its release, but since I'm on T-Mobile, I'm seriously looking at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It looks like a great phone at a great price, plus it supports 600 MHz and 5G.
Better in term of specs or user experience?
5G is coming coverage or support is very small for now. I am waiting for Pixel XL 5 or 6 to replace my current P2XL.
As long as Google is updating, I am not replacing my phone
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I've been very happy with my 2 XL since its release, but since I'm on T-Mobile, I'm seriously looking at the OnePlus 7 Pro. It looks like a great phone at a great price, plus it supports 600 MHz and 5G.
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Share your experience with us once you get your hand on oneplus 7 pro
Reviews suggesting that camera is still weak point of oneplus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVWLD3064Ng
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Better in term of specs or user experience?
5G is coming coverage or support is very small for now. I am waiting for Pixel XL 5 or 6 to replace my current P2XL.
As long as Google is updating, I am not replacing my phone
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I don't care about latest specs to be honest but camera , battery and great sound is my priority ..I like stock and close to stock software as well . rest I don't care ram is 4GB or 6/8GB and whther its running SD 835 or 845/855 etc because they hardly make any difference in real life experience except feeling good factor of having latest and greatest
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Share your experience with us once you get your hand on oneplus 7 pro
Reviews suggesting that camera is still weak point of oneplus
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I'm not much of a photographer so the camera doesn't matter much to me. I'm thinking now that I'll wait to see what the Pixel 4 XL and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G look like before I decide what or if I'll switch.
I've had the mate 20 pro and mi 8 since my pixel last year and guess what I've bought again. Yes the pixel 2 xl
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I've had the mate 20 pro and mi 8 since my pixel last year and guess what I've bought again. Yes the pixel 2 xl
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There are few things which bother me about pixel 2 XL
1) speaker is nice when playing music /youtube but is low during video call on WhatsApp, skype etc ..earpiece/mic quality is also average. Call quality of iphone xr was another level
2) brightness is not great and often i need to drag brightness slider to 90 percent when brightness of samsung and even cheap redmi note series was more than enough at 40/50 percent
I disagree with the brightness , mine is on par with the other phones I've had...
Loudspeaker quality you could always root and tinker with XML files
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I disagree with the brightness , mine is on par with the other phones I've had...
Loudspeaker quality you could always root and tinker with XML files
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It might be on par with other phones you've had but that doesn't mean it's not low. It's only rated at a max of 483 nits when other phones are double that at max auto brightness.
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It might be on par with other phones you've had but that doesn't mean it's not low. It's only rated at a max of 483 nits when other phones are double that at max auto brightness.
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I have turned adaptive brightness off because it was always more dark than my taste
I think behaviour of brightness slider have been changed after pie update because it get bright only when drag slider all the way to right side at 80 percent indoor and at 90/95 percent outdoor
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I have turned adaptive brightness off because it was always more dark than my taste
I think behaviour of brightness slider have been changed after pie update because it get bright only when drag slider all the way to right side at 80 percent indoor and at 90/95 percent outdoor
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Yes the brightness slider became linear with Android Pie.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...c-brightness-slider-introduced-android-p-dp3/
So 50% on the slider is truly 50% of what the screen is capable of. So for the Pixel 2 XL it should be around 242 nits. And for something like a Samsung S9+ or S10+, 50% should be around 500+ nits since they have a max 1000+ nits rating.
For me, adaptive brightness does fine. Goes to 100% in bright outdoors and is bright enough indoors and low enough for low light. The idea is you're supposed to make adjustments to your liking and eventually you don't have to make them anymore. I "calibrate" mine by putting my phone to 0% when in pitch black. After that it's fine for me in all lighting conditions.
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So many moans

I appear to read a lot of negative posts here regarding the Note 10+?
Am I the only one who is happy with their pre purchase order?
I owned the Note 9, also all the previous notes before that, but then because of the iWatch 4 I bought the iPhone XS max! Been six months of hell with that mobile. Watch is truly superb though. :good:
Good idea....before moaning about the Note 10+ Buy an iPhone, keep it and use it for 3 months then lets talk again.
Having written that every phone made has the same stuff written about it? I recall the Note 8 & 9 having similar moans written about them. I guess Samsung just cant please us all? Well I am pleased, very pleased indeed.:laugh:
Won't hear any complaints from me. This will be my 1st Note after many years of Samsung phones. I had to order the plus to get the features I wanted, but the plus gave me everything I care about.
Now about the waiting.....
I'm super happy, coming from a 64GB Note 8. i love my Note 8, but now I get 512GB, 12Gb RAM, an extra camera, huge screen, 25% bigger battery, fingerprint scanner I can actually use, updated pen....I can't wait. I switched over to Sony BT headphones years back, so the lack of headphone jack bothers me not one bit. Sitting here with a new case and screen protector....roll on the 22nd
I've ordered coming from a note 8 but there are a lot of things missing on the note 10. No iris scanner, no heart rate monitor, no led lights, no headphone jack and no VR support. If I'm totally honest i may not have ordered if I'd known they'd dropped support for the VR. The only thing im really gaining is better camera, bigger screen and bigger battery
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I've ordered coming from a note 8 but there are a lot of things missing on the note 10. No iris scanner, no heart rate monitor, no led lights, no headphone jack and no VR support. If I'm totally honest i may not have ordered if I'd known they'd dropped support for the VR. The only thing im really gaining is better camera, bigger screen and bigger battery
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I bought an Oculus Go last month. Super-convenient, much easier and quicker to setup and use than my VR Gear.
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I bought an Oculus Go last month. Super-convenient, much easier and quicker to setup and use than my VR Gear.
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I get that and will probably do the same or just buy a cheap s6 to put in my vr. Im just disappointed they dropped support plus there was no mention of the fact it was dropped at launch
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From one reluctant Note fan to more confident ones

I'm sitting on a fence I've been scooting on for the past 2 phone upgrades. I currently have a Note 9 and in my head, the natural choice would be a Note 10+. That had been my thinking until Sprint released the OP7 Pro 5G. I know all the specs and all the differences between both on paper. I guess maybe I'm trying to get someone to convince me one way or another. I don't think I've seen a screen better than the ones on Samsung flagships and I'm afraid I'd be trading down if I went OP7. I know about the 90hz screen but since I've never seen it on a phone, I could live without it since I wouldn't know what I'm missing out on. At the same time, my s-pen use has dropped dramatically since I first used on on the Note 4 and honestly, I never use it unless I'm cropping a screenshot, which is rare. Someone just slap the ish out of me and tell me what to choose -_-
Edit: Forgot to mention, I live in Dallas. So I'd have access to Sprints 5G, as rudimentary as it is now. Hence the fence sitting
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I'm sitting on a fence I've been scooting on for the past 2 phone upgrades. I currently have a Note 9 and in my head, the natural choice would be a Note 10+. That had been my thinking until Sprint released the OP7 Pro 5G. I know all the specs and all the differences between both on paper. I guess maybe I'm trying to get someone to convince me one way or another. I don't think I've seen a screen better than the ones on Samsung flagships and I'm afraid I'd be trading down if I went OP7. I know about the 90hz screen but since I've never seen it on a phone, I could live without it since I wouldn't know what I'm missing out on. At the same time, my s-pen use has dropped dramatically since I first used on on the Note 4 and honestly, I never use it unless I'm cropping a screenshot, which is rare. Someone just slap the ish out of me and tell me what to choose -_-
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Depends on how much you take selfies as well. The S-pen is good for snapping pictures like a remote that I enjoy. Also Dex to put the phone folders on the desktop is something that's cool. You're right though. Nothing beats the Samsung AMOLED screen. The screen is a little larger it looks like with the 6.8" than the One Plus at 6.67". Looks like the One Plus doesn't have wireless charging if you used that. Only other main differences is the battery on the Note 10+ is larger at 4300mAh vs the One Plus at 4000mAh. 91% screen to body ratio on the Note 10+ vs the 88.5% on the One Plus. I wouldn't worry too much regardless on which phone you get with 5G since 5G is very limited and very finicky right now. Sure, it might be better next year but they said it's a lot harder to maintain a 5G signal since it uses millimeter waves and much harder to penetrate through walls. I don't see 5G really getting steam until probably the end of next year going into 2021.
Water resistance. I own a pool that I use all the time and snap pictures of the family. The One+ it is t an option. Is this a few $100 to me... Yes.
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I'm sitting on a fence I've been scooting on for the past 2 phone upgrades. I currently have a Note 9 and in my head, the natural choice would be a Note 10+. That had been my thinking until Sprint released the OP7 Pro 5G. I know all the specs and all the differences between both on paper. I guess maybe I'm trying to get someone to convince me one way or another. I don't think I've seen a screen better than the ones on Samsung flagships and I'm afraid I'd be trading down if I went OP7. I know about the 90hz screen but since I've never seen it on a phone, I could live without it since I wouldn't know what I'm missing out on. At the same time, my s-pen use has dropped dramatically since I first used on on the Note 4 and honestly, I never use it unless I'm cropping a screenshot, which is rare. Someone just slap the ish out of me and tell me what to choose -_-
Edit: Forgot to mention, I live in Dallas. So I'd have access to Sprints 5G, as rudimentary as it is now. Hence the fence sitting
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10+ 512GB 5G. When using 5G, it's like you are in a different planet. Truest me. And, as everyone else dumps their cell phone because it doesn't support 5G, you'll already be where you want to be.
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Note10+. I had the same battle basically, in my mind. Screen, DeX, s-pen, IP68, wireless charging, WAY better camera (that's what made up my mind), most premium feeling and looking phone around... Samsung just has an amazing thing going right now. This phone is the most incredible piece of technology I've ever owned. I'm coming from a Note9, which I previously thought was basically unbeatable (only upgraded due to the amazing deals). SO glad I chose this phone.
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Note10+. I had the same battle basically, in my mind. Screen, DeX, s-pen, IP68, wireless charging, WAY better camera (that's what made up my mind), most premium feeling and looking phone around... Samsung just has an amazing thing going right now. This phone is the most incredible piece of technology I've ever owned. I'm coming from a Note9, which I previously thought was basically unbeatable (only upgraded due to the amazing deals). SO glad I chose this phone.
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I appreciate all these answers. Its definitely reinforcing a lot of the feelings I have for the Note series. I really do feel like if I choose the 10+, I'd be just as happy as this. But I've always had an itch to try something new once the shine of a new note wears off. Part of me feels that may be due to the almost insignificant jump from the note 8 to 9 and I have a feeling going from 9 to 10+ would be a lot more impressive. I still have time to decide, but I really wanted to put feelers out whole I could. Thanks so much, dudes :laugh:
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I appreciate all these answers. Its definitely reinforcing a lot of the feelings I have for the Note series. I really do feel like if I choose the 10+, I'd be just as happy as this. But I've always had an itch to try something new once the shine of a new note wears off. Part of me feels that may be due to the almost insignificant jump from the note 8 to 9 and I have a feeling going from 9 to 10+ would be a lot more impressive. I still have time to decide, but I really wanted to put feelers out whole I could. Thanks so much, dudes :laugh:
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Thing is, you'll get the opposite answer from OnePlus 7 forums. They'll tell you to get the OP7 Pro because of the 90Hz screen, no hole punch camera, faster updates, faster overall UI (I sincerely doubt that any UI could be faster than this Note10+ on performance mode, Nova launcher, and 0.5 scale animations though... This is INSANE), and Oxygen OS instead of Samsung's bloated UI. That's what they'll say, whether true or not. So I hope you put out feelers on both sides or the battle wasn't fair! Either way, this phone is better for ME. Not sure what's better for you.
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Thing is, you'll get the opposite answer from OnePlus 7 forums. They'll tell you to get the OP7 Pro because of the 90Hz screen, no hole punch camera, faster updates, faster overall UI (I sincerely doubt that any UI could be faster than this Note10+ on performance mode, Nova launcher, and 0.5 scale animations though... This is INSANE), and Oxygen OS instead of Samsung's bloated UI. That's what they'll say, whether true or not. So I hope you put out feelers on both sides or the battle wasn't fair! Either way, this phone is better for ME. Not sure what's better for you.
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That's exactly what I did, lol. Made basically the same thread on the OP7 forum to gauge both sides. I think I'll come down to me trying both out in store and getting a feel for both.
I might be able to offer another opinion for you, but with the same results.
I was a pretty loyal iPhone fan for the longest time since the 3GS. I had a couple of forays into the Android world, with the OnePlus One and LG V20, because like you, I wondered what it was like on the other side. I really liked the OnePlus One, but a bad customer service experience turned me off to them until the 6T came out and I decided to try them again. I had the phone for less than 48 hrs before I brought the phone back for another iPhone.
Fast forward to August 2019 and I fell in love with the Note 10+ instantly. I had always wanted one but the Note 7(?) fiasco turned me away. I went in to Best Buy one day and got some hands on time with it, and I was hooked. It's the first time I've ever pre-ordered a phone, it was very exciting. Now that I've been using the phone for awhile, I can honestly say it's been a great experience. Camera, screen and the Samsung ecosystem are all top notch. And, no buyers' regret!
Anything but the Note 10 or 10+ It's not all rosy as it seems, the camera quality is sub par and you'll be constantly disappointed when you open the camera to take a pic. Call quality is not great because of the weird placement of the speakers. 60Hz display seems retarded compared to 90Hz, huge difference. Now I don't know One plus 7 camera quality but Pixel 4XL will definitely have much better camera. So coming from another Note 10+ owner don't buy this iteration, it's basically crap. I owned a note 8 and 5 prior to this. My next phone will definitely be a Pixel or One Plus.
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Anything but the Note 10 or 10+ It's not all rosy as it seems, the camera quality is sub par and you'll be constantly disappointed when you open the camera to take a pic. Call quality is not great because of the weird placement of the speakers. 60Hz display seems retarded compared to 90Hz, huge difference. Now I don't know One plus 7 camera quality but Pixel 4XL will definitely have much better camera. So coming from another Note 10+ owner don't buy this iteration, it's basically crap. I owned a note 8 and 5 prior to this. My next phone will definitely be a Pixel or One Plus.
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The camera is not sub par. It may not be the best, but it is definitely in the top 3 or 4. Also I have never, ever had a problem with call quality although I think that front facing speakers do sound better, but call quality and sound as it pertains to music or video are two different things. Fact is, it is only loudmess is only slightly less strong compared to the S10 (+), which has front facing speakers. This iteration isn't crap, but is different. If you are yearning for the productivity of yesteryear, wait for next years Note (or maybe the year after that). The S line and the Note line will probably be merged and the Fold will more than likely inherit the S-pen and become the new productivity device. Remember, even though the Pixel and OnePlus are great phones, the screens and the technology everyone is raving about, comes from Samsung. They also made the screens for the 3 and 3a. As for the 60Hz v. 90Hz debate, yes it is a noticable difference, but does that mean the Note experience sucks. No it doesn't suck and the fast charging is comparable to the OP7 Pro and it also offers fast wireless charging, as well as reverse wireles charging. While not necessary, wireless charging is extremely convenient. You can find wireless chargers in coffee shops resteraunts, airports and even in a lot of newer cars. Its great to be able to just throw your phone on the dash while driving across town and still have all of its fuctionality while its charging. In my opinion the Note 10+ is a great phone; overpriced, but a great phone none the less. BTW, I do own both Pixel and One Plus devices, as well as Xiaomi, Vivo and Huawei. So I do have several phones that I can compare against.

Which phone should I buy?

Hello everyone
Which phone should I buy?
1. S10 plus
2. Note9
3. P30 pro
4. Mate 20x
5. LG G8
6. LG V50
7. Any other
Plz reply with Which and Why?
Thanking in advance.
I would go for the P30 Pro or Mate 20X. The cameras are outstanding. The battery life is really good. However, if you want lots of pen functionality and added bloatware/extra functions, go with a Samsung.
Mate 20 X, good camera, big screen and battery life. If there was no Mate 20 X, i would go for the Note 10 Pro. Besides that ugly camera hole and curves, the 6.8 inch screen looks really nice on Quad HD.
Or:
The Vivo Nex 3 if you like waterfall screens? (i don't). Large 6.89 inch screen, no notch/camera hole, good camera. But yeah still only realeased in China.
https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_5g-review-2005.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EB5Q5yFD7U
OnePlus 7T Pro if you want a 6.67 inch 90Hz screen without notch and camera hole. Also Quad HD, but tiny lower than Note 10 Pro. It has also a curved screen.
Note 9. It has led notifications.
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I went for the mate 20x for these reasons :
Beautiful 7.2 inch screen with no interruption aside from a tiny notch.
No useless curves.
It's smooth and fast.
Supports a normal sized pen and it has some fast tricks for notes that I love as an architect.
The cameras are good enough.
It's symmetrical design ( ocd)
The storage is way more than I ever need.
I love the IR blaster I use it daily
The speakers are phenomenal
Watching Netflix on here is so damn awesome.
Mine came with the pen and the flip case plus the one in the box which I like.
To me it was the cheapest option compared to the note 9 and the oneplus 7 pro { which both has useless curved screen)
I am a screen fanatic and tbh I love the screen on here.
You won't go wrong with the mate 20x
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I went for the mate 20x for these reasons :
Beautiful 7.2 inch screen with no interruption aside from a tiny notch.
No useless curves.
It's smooth and fast.
Supports a normal sized pen and it has some fast tricks for notes that I love as an architect.
The cameras are good enough.
It's symmetrical design ( ocd)
The storage is way more than I ever need.
I love the IR blaster I use it daily
The speakers are phenomenal
Watching Netflix on here is so damn awesome.
Mine came with the pen and the flip case plus the one in the box which I like.
To me it was the cheapest option compared to the note 9 and the oneplus 7 pro { which both has useless curved screen)
I am a screen fanatic and tbh I love the screen on here.
You won't go wrong with the mate 20x
Goodluck
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Very good positives noted in favor of the Mate 20x most of which I also agree with.
I had a OnePlus 7 pro, and by the grace of God I would have kept that device if it weren't for the overly aggressive on the verge of offensive curved edges.
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Very good positives noted in favor of the Mate 20x most of which I also agree with.
I had a OnePlus 7 pro, and by the grace of God I would have kept that device if it weren't for the overly aggressive on the verge of offensive curved edges.
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Yeah I agree with you, I would have definitely went for the one plus 7 pro if it had flat screen. Flat will always be my first choice.
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I would recommend mate 30 pro, i know it's not in the list, but if I want to buy new phone I will certainly buy mate 30 pro even Google issue is not 100% resolved, simply because it great phone.
I managed to get a Mate 20 Pro for £152 brand new from O2. It's a great phone with everything you could ever want and will only get better with EMUI 10. However I found the fingerprint sensor very temperamental and I rely on it for banking apps and last pass. Also I found the screen a bit on a small side although it's 6.4 inches it's noticeably much smaller than my previous Note 9 which I sold on due to average camera and battery life. However, OneUI on the Note 9 is right up there with Oxygen OS and 'stock' in my opinion. Screen size was also spot on and speakers very good.
Now I'm using the Mate 20 X and it's a great phone, amazing screen and speakers and good battery life. I do miss the faster charging of the Mate 20 Pro and the lack of waterproofing and although the screen is very good, it's not 2k. There's always pluses and minuses with any phone.
I purchased two Huawei Mate 20 x EVR L29 phones, one for myself and one for my wife. They have been great phones and very useful as we have travelled throughout Europe and the United States. I love the large screen which allows us to clearly read articles on the Internet, E books, etc., However for daily use I'm beginning to find my phone just a bit too heavy. It is often nearly hanging out of my shirt pocket and it becomes slightly uncomfortable after more than an hour of using it to read with. For that reason I have purchased as Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus which I will carry as my daily phone. I will list my Mate 20 x for sale while keeping my wife's Mate 20 x for travelling. The Note 10+ is a good phone and practical for daily use, but it doesn't come close to the big screen experience of the Mate 20 x.
Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)
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Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)
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8 inch screen :victory:
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Huawei Mate X if you have the money (sold on 15 november in China)
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This is why we can't have nice things.
Expected €2400 price point.
That's why screens are getting narrower and narrower, phablets have ceased to exist across the entire industry, and no Mate 30 X. Cut costs, then clear the way for gigantic profit margins on super high end products that have fatter screens.
My Mate 20 X (already too narrow) cost £450 (€500 / $575) including 20% tax ...
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This is why we can't have nice things.
Expected €2400 price point.
That's why screens are getting narrower and narrower, phablets have ceased to exist across the entire industry, and no Mate 30 X. Cut costs, then clear the way for gigantic profit margins on super high end products that have fatter screens.
My Mate 20 X (already too narrow) cost £450 (€500 / $575) including 20% tax ...
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Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Your mate 20x is too narrow? [emoji1787][emoji1787]
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It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.
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It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.
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Did you want a 7.2 [email protected] 16.9 ratio? [emoji1787]
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It's 18.6:9. Of course it is. Complete crap for media or productivity.
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If you think the mate20x is too narrow you dont know phones.

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