Same for me if they still make them as bulletproof as they used to around the 200xs
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grey72
From what I've seen in teardowns, the tradition live on. These things are still solid. Well, as solid as a smartphone with a glass screen can be.
ThoD
If it can take a fall without shattering in a million pieces like all expensive phones do nowadays, then it's more than good enough for me! I always want a durable phone because I hate using cases, just put them in the same pocket as my keys, so durability is my main concern, plus to know that I won't need a new phone should it fall down once...
Sono
I wonder when they'll support the TA-1029... oh wait, :^)
Seriel
I was always told that glass backs were for wireless charging, but I don't see how that makes too much sense
ThoD
Who even cares about wireless charging? I'm just fine with plain old cable chargers, why do people keep going for useless technologies instead of inventing a way to make it so phones don't shatter into pieces the moment they fall down? Something like springs/pads inside the phone frame for example, cushioning the fall so screen doesn't break among other things...
The Real Jdbye
@ThoD I don't recommend putting keys with your phone, Gorilla Glass these days is more drop resistant at the cost of scratch resistance.
The Real Jdbye
@Seriel Metal backs block the signal.
The Real Jdbye
@ThoD There are some uses for wireless charging, for example you can put a charging pad on your nightstand so your phone is always charged in the morning without having to look for the cable, but yeah, I don't use it either. I have a wireless fast charger I've never even opened. Came free with the phone.
smileyhead
Nokia's Androids are seriously the best. Great build quality, Android One and fast updates.
smileyhead
As a matter of fact, Android Pie is rolling out to my device (Nokia 7 Plus) as we speak.
grey72
Hell yeah dude. How's the phone BTW, I might get it for my dad
smileyhead
It's really great. It has good build quality and it's fast.
The Real Jdbye
Debatable, I think the Pixel devices are the best if you care about quick updates. I've been a Samsung guy for so long, I don't really agree with their design choices though.
The Real Jdbye
Curved edges and all-glass is a recipe for disaster, though my S7 Edge has survived so far and I've dropped it a few times, I did put a rather nice Spigen case on it which does ruin the aesthetic a bit but it might not have survived those drops otherwise.
The Real Jdbye
But I do like some features of TouchWiz such as the dual app splitscreen, which I use occasionally. And I have a Gear VR that I use occasionally. So if I were to switch to another phone it'd have to at least be Daydream ready.
grey72
TBH pixel devices aren't something I'd consider anymore. What with the massive explosion of great devices in the mid-range section I don't think pixel offers any decent value, except maybe being one of the only remaining powerful 5-inch phones on the market.
smileyhead
Well yeah, Pixels are obviously the best if you want to be the first to get new updates, but Android One devices are your next best bet. I like to think of Nokia devices as affordable Pixels with a wider choice range.
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