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Not better objectively, Samsung is still the top of the line of android HW, but theres so many good phones that do all of the basics well, such as the Oneplus 7
by DennisAleynikov 7y ago
Not better objectively, Samsung is still the top of the line of android HW, but theres so many good phones that do all of the basics well, such as the Oneplus 7 Pro, Pixel 3A, Asus Zenphone and really quite a few even Huawei have excellent hardware and mostly caught up to the high bar set by samsung.
Samsung's only differentiation right now is their proprietary software, Samsung Pay, DeX, Linux on DeX and other toys they make for corporate clients and certain markets like USA
- jimmaswell 7y agoSamsung Pay is a toy? It was easier to set up from the Chase app than Google Pay and it works well.
- DennisAleynikov 7y agoI personally replaced my wallet with Samsung Pay but many people find it hard to use/explain to cashiers that don't understand it works everywhere. In countries outside of USA the bank support is also pretty bad/contactless payments are more widely supported. I dont find it to be a toy but some people don't believe its important to have a good mobile wallet. Apple could have adopted LoopPay before samsung aquired them but now I'm kinda stuck buying samsung phones/watches just so I can use MST haha
- Nursie 7y agoHuawei seem to have better cameras than anyone else at the moment, so there's that. V.Happy with my P20 Pro
- TeMPOraL 7y agoNot sure how's DeX on the phones, but my brother recently bought a new Samsung tablet and I'm thoroughly impressed by how DeX works. In fact, having no peripherals to connect it to, he still runs the tablet in DeX mode all the time - because that's how much it's better than regular Android experience. I've been saying for years that Windows 10 is the only sane, productivity-oriented OS for tablets. DeX makes me want to reconsider Android in this role again.
- DennisAleynikov 7y agoDeX on phone presents the same interface but allows me to use a 27inch monitor which give me more room to use Premiere, Linux on DeX and other apps. I have completely replaced my macbook pro with this setup and like my tab s4 with DeX more than a surface pro. Windows still has its upsides but I carry my damn computer in my pocket now. Can't beat my portable setup! DeX allowed me to use android much more like a chromebook and less like an android phone, so liberating since all the mouse support and peripheral support is there. Enables me to be a very nimble and streamlined youtuber. Tons of options for both recording and livestreaming games from DeX and editing footage in Premiere or Kinemaster is awesome. Can realistically film and edit just about anything with just my s10.
- lagadu 7y agoAnd having a 3.5mm jack, which only LG still does as well.
- HeWhoLurksLate 7y agoYep! I run an LG V20, and I love the audio from it- it has a really nice DAC setup that's kept me from needing to buy expensive headphones / earbuds.