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I got a pixel 3 primarily because of the camera. I'm the sort that used to lug around a dslr, then a Fuji x100 and eventually a Pixel. The Pixel 1 was the phone
by potatofarmer45 8y ago
I got a pixel 3 primarily because of the camera. I'm the sort that used to lug around a dslr, then a Fuji x100 and eventually a Pixel. The Pixel 1 was the phone where for everyday applications, it was good enough and in such a small form factor it outweighed the better results of a heavier dedicated camera.
Having said that, both my Pixel 1 and 2 died within 6 months of purchase. Pixel 1 was purchased in Jan 2017. Had the infamous microphone stopped working bug in March 2017. Google replaced with a refurb which lasted 1 year until the microphone and headphone jack stopped working. Got a pixel 2 which also had quality control issues where several months later it was stuck on a perma startup booting loop. I made the mistake of buying the pixel 2 online so I couldn't get it covered under warranty.
And here we are with the Pixel 3. As amazing as night sight is, it annoys me to hell that my girlfriends iphone 6s is still going strong after years. Pixels really are not that durable which sucks because the best part of a pixel is still miles and leaps above the competition.
EDIT: The newer Iphone cameras are getting better. If the Pixel 3 also dies within a few months, then I'm going to Apple because I can't justify buying a flagship phone every year.
- cft 8y agoMy Pixel 1 audio jack semi-failed. Nexus 5 was great, Nexus 6 also not bad.
- avar 8y agoYou'll be happy to know that Google completely solved audio jack reliability issues with the Pixel 2 and 3.
- kkarakk 8y agothey haven't, the usb dongle supplied in the box craps out for no discernible reason
- 8note 8y agothey do ship you tons of them though
- FuckOffNeemo 8y agoThey ship you one? My dongle failed within a month. None of my local stores sell the adapters that include a DAC which the Pixel requires, so I've now been stuck with getting it replaced through Google Support on three different occasions. You can imagine how that went? I've given up on it now. They just do not last. Forked out $60 AUD for a Bluetooth dongle for my Shure SE215s which has served me well. Unfortunately the battery life leaves alot to be desired.
- kkarakk 8y agocan you link the dongle? i've been looking for something like this
- LoSboccacc 8y ago> If the Pixel 3 also dies within a few months, then I'm going to Apple build quality issues are not widespread to the whole android ecosystem. apple kind of get the crown as long term phones because software support and hardware warranties, but it's not as to say that there are no android phones that can match them in half life.
- zapzupnz 8y agoTrue though that may be, I think some people only want to buy the flagships because they can be assured of a certain level of quality (no shovelware, to start with) without having to go through hoops installing/uninstalling this or that, or potentially void the warranty with custom ROMs. For those people, the alternative Android offerings just aren't on the radar.
- gronne 8y agoAnd last but not least: timely security upgrades (many years into the future)
- toast0 8y agoI'm most definitely not an Apple fan, but the thing they have is every phone is quality. You don't need to wait six months after the device is released to see if the early adopters had major problems. On the other hand, the apple ecosystem doesn't have fire sales like Android does, getting last year's hip kick-started flagship got $200-300 isn't so bad, even if you need to do it way more often. See Amazon fire phone, nextbit Robin, essential phone; these were all a great value when they went on sale, although the fire phone has no back button, so it was more terrible than the others, but also cheaper.
- lph 8y agoThe Pixel 1 was the first time I'd ever sprung for a flagship phone, and it fell to the audio chip defect in under two years. It was effectively totaled (market value=$180, repair=$150+hours). Google Support was a complete waste of time. I replaced it with a second-hand iPhone 8 out of spite, even though I prefer Android to iOS.
- bassman9000 8y agoDismal support and privacy issues are making me seriously consider going back to the iPhone, even when I can't stand the lack of back function.
- rikkus 8y agoMostly you can swipe in from the left edge to go back. It’s not 100% consistent so can be frustrating when it doesn’t work, but I seem to remember similar with the back button in Android.
- philliphaydon 8y agoEvery time I Use someone’s android phone and try to go “back” I swap and nothing happens or I end up in some weird state. Then it’s like “oh yeah back button” this is despite using android for a few years before going iphone. You just get used to it after a while.
- kkarakk 8y agoandroid manufacturers seem to skimp on component quality and testing in general. never have had an android phone last more than 3 years with my heavy usage, meanwhile comparatively heavy usage of an iphone only means you need to replace the battery after 2 years and then it's good as new
- setquk 8y agoYes my 22 month old 6s is showing 86% battery and when you take the bumper off it looks like the day I bought it. I run my life off it and it gets used for hours a day. I suffered android for a number of years and you're right. Trash. Even the flagships. The worst bit is when they go wrong or have quality problems. My experience of service from Samsung and Motorola is sending it off, losing it for 4 weeks and it coming back with a ransom charge and a lie that I water damaged it which I didn't. The Motorola was the worst because it just went to sleep one day and never woke up again. This was 2 hours after I first powered it up. My wife had a 6s with a light patch on the display, took it in Apple store and they swapped the screen out there and then. No charge.
- lotsofpulp 8y agoGet the battery replaced on your 6S before Dec 31 for $30 and it will perform like new again. Mine was at 87% but it made a noticeable difference in everday usage.