Back to Samsung from Pixel 2 XL

[Leslie Hatcher]

I really thought I wanted a pure Android device but I found out I really missed my S9. I love fast charging, being able to personalize, and the Samsung experience. The Pixel is a good device, but I think I am a Samsung lifer.

 

[scottbeamer]

I really thought I wanted a pure Android device but I found out I really missed my S9. I love fast charging, being able to personalize, and the Samsung experience. The Pixel is a good device, but I think I am a Samsung lifer.

Samsung Themes will keep me coming back.

 

[jbjtkbw007]

Not gonna lie. I've grown to accept Samsung's themes and the UI overall. Works well for me. I use the Microsoft Launcher and it's a nice little package. Plus, I can't live without my Samsung Pay.

 

[scottbeamer]

Not gonna lie. I've grown to accept Samsung's themes and the UI overall. Works well for me. I use the Microsoft Launcher and it's a nice little package. Plus, I can't live without my Samsung Pay.

Samsung Pay is awesome. I regularly freak out employees in stores that don't have NFC.

 

[buzzy3970]

Not gonna lie. I've grown to accept Samsung's themes and the UI overall. Works well for me. I use the Microsoft Launcher and it's a nice little package. Plus, I can't live without my Samsung Pay.

Samsung pay is a hard one to leave. It's helped me a ton of times that I've forgotten my wallet or didn't bring the cc I wanted to use.

 

[David Martrano]

Samsung pay isn't just a convenience it works everywhere. I have never had a problem with using it anywhere. It is by far the absolute best, plain & simple!

 

[scottbeamer]

Samsung pay isn't just a convenience it works everywhere. I have never had a problem with using it anywhere. It is by far the absolute best, plain & simple!

I've had problems, but only at one place with an aincent POS terminal that is problematic even without mobile payments.

 

[Maknora]

I'm addicted to Samsung pay, secret folder, and Samsung dex. Can't live without these now.

 

[naturalguy]

I am contemplating leaving Samsung for the Pixel 3 or even gasp, an iPhone. Every Samsung I've had becomes laggy at see point and I am tired of it. I just want my apps to work when I want to use them. Too many issues with the camera lagging, crashing, freezing. Happens on maps also.

 

[Wbutchart]

Samsung Themes will keep me coming back.

I have had an s8 for 20 months and have never noticed the themes app. Just applied a nice black one to my phone. Thanks for that.

 

[scottbeamer]

I have had an s8 for 20 months and have never noticed the themes app. Just applied a nice black one to my phone. Thanks for that.

WHOA!

 

[gidude73]

I just came back from Pixel 3 XL. Pixel 3 seemed so clunky and IMHO not worth the money.

 

[anon(1733)]

I just came back from Pixel 3 XL. Pixel 3 seemed so clunky and IMHO not worth the money.

Ditched my pixel as well. It was good. Hated the ram issue and apps constantly being reloaded. I really wanted to love the pixel.

 

[JHStewart1023]

I left the max behind and came back to the note. I missed what the phone did and could do and honestly couldnt justify the price tag for the screen.... which is the only reason I got the max... back to the note for me

 

[Rukbat]

The only thing I miss from the Note is the stylus - fat fingers. So I found a pack of 3 styli for $5 in a dollar store, and the Pixel 2 is better as far as I'm concerned. I still run a black wallpaper (AMOLED), Nova Launcher and the stock icons. And I prefer unlocking the bootloader to Odin (although I still have 3.09 to 3.12.7 and Prince Comsy ready to go. Never know. (With an unlocked bootloader I can flash a new ROM without having to wipe my apps and data. You can't always get the 4-file version of a ROM for Odin.)

 

[Indecisi0n]

I really thought I would love the pure Android device but I found out I really missed my S9. I love fast charging, being able to personalize, and the Samsung experience. The Pixel is a good device, but I think I am a Samsung lifer.

I don't blame you. I am returning my Pixel 3 XL tomorrow. Like you , I have come to love the Samsung software. I honestly feel the pure Android software is way too restrictive which really surprised me. Come on Samsung S10 !

 

[Mrsfwh3]

I am using a Note 9 right now, but dont feel like I utilize all the features and rarely use the S-pen. I am still in my 14 day return period, so I may return it for the S9plus.

 

[KidAKidB]

I cancelled my preorder for the Pixel 3 XL and got a Note 9 instead. Loving it so much right now.

 

[Mrsfwh3]

I'm digging the huge battery. The camera is the same as the s9 plus. The screens are different sizes, of course, and I think I prefer the move curved sides of the s9/s9plus. I'm so torn! I will say, though, Samsung has my heart. I have an iPhone 10, and I always come back to my Sammy.

 

[JHStewart1023]

yeah I bounce between the two platforms a lot... but I couldnt justify the iOS experience for the cost this year. yes I couldve gone with the xr.. but I feel like the xr is going to be like the 5c and that phone was a nightmare