How Does the Pixel 2 XL Display Compare to S9+ and Talk Me Into the S9+

[tadpoles]

Saw an article on AC that there's an eBay seller that will have the bit I'd never go that route so I'll just have to enjoy reading about the device.

 

[KP8819]

Saw an article on AC that there's an eBay seller that will have the bit I'd never go that route so I'll just have to enjoy reading about the device.

Nothing wrong with "NEEDING" a new phone! I always need one... Getting it is another story lol

Yeah they're on Ebay... There are a few sellers that have them but the ones referenced in the AC article are "kinda" dealers that have high seller ratings. I just couldn't buy a high priced phone on eBay even though their return policies are fairly good. I was looking at them awhile back & they're not cheap by any means.

I bought my mom a LG V20 off eBay awhile back for 250$ since she only uses phones for calls, texts, pics etc... I wanted her to have a good phone though and she's been using an old HTC M8 I had but the battery has been going. So I gave it a shot & it's worked well so far. I got a HTC One X10 unlocked international version new, sealed in box for 160$ for my younger son too... No issues. Guess I'm a hypocrite cause I wouldn't buy a phone for myself off Ebay lol

 

[tadpoles]

I like very very very easy returns should something be wrong or I have a change of heart (as I often do). Amazon, Best Buy, and MicroCenter have been good so far.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I like very very very easy returns should something be wrong or I have a change of heart (as I often do). Amazon, Best Buy, and MicroCenter have been good so far.

Got to be careful with Best Buy. They ban people from returning items sometimes which is absolutely ridiculous. I wish I could get a P20 from somewhere other than ebay as well. I don't think there's actually anything going on with Huawei either, just the US being overly cautious. However, I know that I'm not important enough for ANY government to care about what I'm doing so even if any of these companies are spying on us. I'm not that worried. I have no expectation of privacy. Those days have long gone. If they want to listen to me talk about what phone I'm getting next, they can be my guest lol.

 

[tadpoles]

Got to be careful with Best Buy. They ban people from returning items sometimes which is absolutely ridiculous. I wish I could get a P20 from somewhere other than ebay as well. I don't think there's actually anything going on with Huawei either, just the US being overly cautious. However, I know that I'm not important enough for ANY government to care about what I'm doing so even if any of these companies are spying on us. I'm not that worried. I have no expectation of privacy. Those days have long gone. If they want to listen to me talk about what phone I'm getting next, they can be my guest lol.

This.

 

[ScottsoNJ]

The Huawei P20 Pro camera is better than the pixel and the galaxy, and it has a really nice samsung OLED screen too.

I don't know if this is really true. I mean the default setting is 10mp. I'm sure some pictures will be nicer but I think that can be said for all phones. And of course the person taking the picture has a hand in it too

 

[orangecroc]

I don't know if this is really true. I mean the default setting is 10mp. I'm sure some pictures will be nicer but I think that can be said for all phones. And of course the person taking the picture has a hand in it too

The MP is close to irrelevant. 4K is only 8.3mp

 

[afulton101222]

FYI- I purchased my S9+ for a flat $750 on eBay and it's the Verizon version. I had the unlocked version from Samsung and returned it because you lose Wi-Fi calling and I travel a lot and don't want to pay roaming charges for calls.

You lose wifi calling if you buy unlocked from Samsung?? How does that work? Not trying to be sarcastic, I am genuinely curious because I am about to purchase the Galaxy S9+.

 

[KP8819]

You lose wifi calling if you buy unlocked from Samsung?? How does that work? Not trying to be sarcastic, I am genuinely curious because I am about to purchase the Galaxy S9+.

The carrier version software includes what is needed to operate the carrier Wifi calling and other advanced calling features. If you buy an unlocked version you don't get the pre loaded software. Many consider this bloat but it also includes what is used for all enhanced LTE features including but not limited to WiFi calling, video calling, HD voice, number sync and advanced messaging. So you will lose out on all enhanced LTE features since you can't download this software elsewhere.

 

[Mike Dee]

Indeed. They need to build a messaging/video app that has the features of iMessage/FaceTime, works natively across all Android devices yet can be downloaded to iOS devices.

Such functionality might just wake Steve Jobs from the dead scream'n "Ah h*lL no!"

They might not allow it to be installed on iPhone....lol