LG G6 or wait for Google Pixel 2?

[Septimus]

In the market for a new phone right now, as my iPhone 5S is starting to show some wear. My top considerations over the past few months have been the S8 (pretty much out of my price range), the OnePlus 5, the LG G6, or the Google Pixel 2. I'm a fan of the S8 and LG G6 because of their displays - there's nothing like those tiny bezels. The OnePlus 5 was a highly anticipated phone for me because of the company's history of producing phones with a good value. I'm having trouble deciding based on several factors, what do you guys think? 

 

I was hyped for the OP5 because of the company's history of producing phones with a good value, but the design of the phone is somewhat killing me in the sense that it looks so similar to an iPhone and has some pretty thick bezels. The LG G6 has as fairly nice design in my opinion, and because of its price drop ($455 on Amazon) seems to be a fairly good value as well. The issue with the G6 is its hardware. It's running off of a Snapdragon 821 rather than an 835, so it won't be quite as "future proof" or as efficient when it comes to power consumption. The Google Pixel 2 has had some good rumors floating around recently, with a revamp of the design of the phone and some of the more typical flagship features such as waterproofing. The S8 is just out of my price range, I can't justify spending that much on a phone, so I'm not even sure as to why I'm including it in this list. What do you guys think? I haven't done much exploring of mid-range phones, and I don't really use my phone for anything but simple productivity tasks and social media, so if there's a more viable option, please feel free to let me know. 

[The Sloth]

 pixel 2 or get the s8 if you can deal with Samsung software, One plus has quality issues, LG  Mobile has quality issues. 

 

[Aytex]

Just wait unless you need a new phone urgently..?

 

If not then just go ahead and grab that deal on the G6 for $450

[DrMacintosh]

Why do people want the Pixel? Updates? 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

WHy do people want the Pixel? Updates? 

- updates

- stock android 

- fast 

[Septimus]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

WHy do people want the Pixel? Updates? 

Yes, that is my main reason for wanting it. 

[Septimus]

Would you check out that poll, one vote for every option... this is a very clear answer  

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

- updates

- stock android 

- fast 

ugh this shouldn't be a problem.....

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, Septimus said:

Would you check out that poll, one vote for every option... this is a very clear answer  

well you have 2 3 for the S8 now

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

ugh this shouldn't be a problem.....

i know, it's a great phone overall.  

[Septimus]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

ugh this shouldn't be a problem.....

About to start a new thread:

Isn't Google working with Qualcom to fix the issue of support for only to 2 years? To my understanding, its because Qualcom only supports their SoCs for two years, making it much more work if Google were to roll out updates to every type of SoC over the years. 

[Zando_]

5 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

- updates

- stock android 

- fast 

But with an iPhone, you get:

- updates

- stock iOS (there isn't really any other option )

- fast

 

Although they do cost more than $450, unless you go for the SE (Basically an iPhone 6S in a 5S housing, without 3D Touch and with battery life matching or beating a 6 Plus). 

 

 

BTW, wanna send me that 5S? I've got a Lifeproof case, and it'd make a great iPod. It's also one of my favorite designs Apple ever made. 

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, Septimus said:

its because Qualcom only supports their SoCs for two years

Then Google should stop supporting Qualcomm because that is shit buisness to the max. Its unsafe and a giant F you to consumers. 

[Septimus]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

But with an iPhone, you get:

- updates

- stock iOS (there isn't really any other option )

- fast

 

Although they Do cost more than $450, unless you go for the SE (Basically an iPhone 6S in a 5S housing, without 3D Touch and with battery life matching or beating a 6 Plus). 

 

 

BTW, wanna send me that 5S? I've got a Lifeproof case, and it'd make a great iPod. It's also one of my favorite designs Apple ever made. 

True, but I think I'm set on going with Android this time . 

I've already got a gray LifeProof case on it haha! 

[The Sloth]

3 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

But with an iPhone, you get:

- updates

- stock iOS (there isn't really any other option )

- fast

not going start this 

- updates, so who cares? IOS updates all look the same almost, really slow to roll out features. i really love the security updates.

- stock android is more customizable 

- pixel is also fast 

3 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Although they do cost more than $450, unless you go for the SE (Basically an iPhone 6S in a 5S housing, without 3D Touch and with battery life matching or beating a 6 Plus). 

 

other than the 7 plus, i phone 6, 6s, SE( lazy) are not worth it IMO 

3 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

BTW, wanna send me that 5S? I've got a Lifeproof case, and it'd make a great iPod. It's also one of my favorite designs Apple ever made. 

too old 

[Aytex]

3 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

Then Google should stop supporting Qualcomm because that is shit buisness to the max. Its unsafe and a giant F you to consumers. 

Cant do that when qualcomm has a fucking monopoly on SoC's

Exynos or Custom Arm chips are too limited to even go against qualcomm Right now.

 

If google can supply their own ARM chips for the next pixel or Nexus or whatever they will call future devices, then maybe.

[DrMacintosh]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

- pixel is also fast

A10 and dat iPhone SSD tho

[DrMacintosh]

Just now, Aytex said:

Cant do that when qualcomm has a fucking monopoly on SoC's

Exynos or Custom Arm chips are too limited to even go against qualcomm Right now.

Google could make their own SoC's like Apple. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

A10 and dat iPhone SSD tho

yup, the 7 plus is the best phone apple made, only thing i hate is the lack of headphone jack( they could have easily put one in). 

[Septimus]

1 minute ago, DrMacintosh said:

A10 and dat iPhone SSD tho

Without Jailbreaking, there isn't really a good way to truly speed up the phone. Android offers the ability to speed up animations, so I'm liking that. 

[Zando_]

Just now, Septimus said:

True, but I think I'm set on going with Android this time . 

I've already got a gray LifeProof case on it haha! 

-sigh- I suppose Androids have gotten better, but I still don't trust them as much as an iPhone. My brother loves his Galaxy S-whatever Actives, and they're nice and fast. But even though they're supposed to be tough, he's always breaking them. The latest one broke from a cup landing on it (the does do construction and farm stuff for work though). Contrast that with my iPhone 6 Plus, which I've kept in an otter box till I couldn't stand it (over a year ago), then in a slim case till that broke (dropped in a -clean!- toilet, dropped on tile floors, etc), and now in a DBrand skin (dropped and dented on cement, slightly twisted a corner, dropped in a wet sink, dropped a ton more times, bounced around in my car, etc). It's still alive and kicking, and I'm half hoping it'll die so I can justify getting a 7 or 7 Plus. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

Google could make their own SoC's like Apple. 

they are, it will take awhile

- https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/13/google-hires-apple-veteran-to-build-pixel-chips/

[The Sloth]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

Contrast that with my iPhone 6 Plus,

i phone 6 was the holy grail of poor engineering of an expensive device. 

[DrMacintosh]

3 minutes ago, Septimus said:

there isn't really a good way to truly speed up the phone.

Because you dont need to. Overclocking smartphone SoCs isn't really a thing and you can disable animations if you are that impatient lol. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

Because you dont need to. Overclocking smartphone SoCs isnt a thing. And you can disable animations if you are that impatient lol. 

yes it is

-https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/guide-galaxy-s3-cpu-gpu-overclocking-t1827635