Should I buy a pixel phone for my next phone and ditch Samsung?

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I was a loyal Samsung Galaxy user since the first S3 came out. The issue I ran into with all of my Galaxy phones was that the performance of the processor in the Galaxy phones were seemingly surpassed by the development of the applications. As new apps were developed the phone's processor could not keep up with the applications and all of the Galaxy phones became clugy and slow. I have been a Pixel 2XL user for about 3 months or so and have seen absolutely no lag in performance. In every Galaxy I ever used, by now, I was experiencing a slowing in performance. Literally, everything about the Pixel 2 XL performs better in every way that I can think of over the Galaxy. Because of the performance issues I was experience with the Galaxy (mostly poor battery performance) I went to the Moto Z Play where I got way better battery performance but I also had problems with the Moto Z Plays' screens randomly dying on me. Moto Z screen replacement costs about $300 to have it done right by someone who really knows how to get it done correctly. So, I went to Verizon Wireless with my last Moto Z Play with a dead screen and I was actually looking to replace it with a brand new Moto Z Play. The Google representative happened to be on-site that day. He was able to give me more details about the performance differences of the Moto Z and the Galaxy versus the Pixel (he actually had the latest Galaxy in his pocket that he used for work, which made a powerful statement with me, as he compare the problems he was having with the problems resolved using the Pixel.) He also was knowledgeable about the Moto Z series. I could tell he knew what he was talking about because he explained in detail the same issues I experienced and understood without prompting him. One thing that sold me was that Google offers a 2-year replacement guarantee for any reason. The risk was low so I decided to go with it. The first time I got a pixel 2 XL I had to return it within a week because of an issue with the flash/LED randomly blinking. Without question or hesitation Verizon Wireless replaced the phone and I haven't had any problems with this phone at all. Ironically the Google rep was on-site again the day that I returned the phone (he's there every Monday.) He had never heard of that particular issue that I had. It turns out only about 2 to 3% of all of the Pixel XL 2 phones had that problem. I will never go back to a Galaxy or Moto Z as long as the Pixel continues to perform the way it is now. Finally, one of the top 3 best features of the Pixel XL 2 is the battery life, which happened to be my favorite feature of the Moto Z. The Pixel 2 XL by far surpasses the battery life of the Moto Z Play. You can also get a 30 amp turbo charger that charges the phone from zero to a hundred in about 10 or 15 minutes. On top of that you can get a 15 amp car charger. No matter what apps you run such as navigation music audiobooks phone text all while you're driving, the phone still increases its charge while plugged in. This is the best phone I've ever had. Any doubters about this, I would be more than happy to field any questions. Pixel XL 2 Happy customer in Northern Virginia.
 

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I was a loyal Samsung Galaxy user since the first S3 came out. The issue I ran into with all of my Galaxy phones was that the performance of the processor in the Galaxy phones were seemingly surpassed by the development of the applications. As new apps were developed the phone's processor could not keep up with the applications and all of the Galaxy phones became clugy and slow. I have been a Pixel 2XL user for about 3 months or so and have seen absolutely no lag in performance. In every Galaxy I ever used, by now, I was experiencing a slowing in performance. Literally, everything about the Pixel 2 XL performs better in every way that I can think of over the Galaxy. Because of the performance issues I was experience with the Galaxy (mostly poor battery performance) I went to the Moto Z Play where I got way better battery performance but I also had problems with the Moto Z Plays' screens randomly dying on me. Moto Z screen replacement costs about $300 to have it done right by someone who really knows how to get it done correctly. So, I went to Verizon Wireless with my last Moto Z Play with a dead screen and I was actually looking to replace it with a brand new Moto Z Play. The Google representative happened to be on-site that day. He was able to give me more details about the performance differences of the Moto Z and the Galaxy versus the Pixel (he actually had the latest Galaxy in his pocket that he used for work, which made a powerful statement with me, as he compare the problems he was having with the problems resolved using the Pixel.) He also was knowledgeable about the Moto Z series. I could tell he knew what he was talking about because he explained in detail the same issues I experienced and understood without prompting him. One thing that sold me was that Google offers a 2-year replacement guarantee for any reason. The risk was low so I decided to go with it. The first time I got a pixel 2 XL I had to return it within a week because of an issue with the flash/LED randomly blinking. Without question or hesitation Verizon Wireless replaced the phone and I haven't had any problems with this phone at all. Ironically the Google rep was on-site again the day that I returned the phone (he's there every Monday.) He had never heard of that particular issue that I had. It turns out only about 2 to 3% of all of the Pixel XL 2 phones had that problem. I will never go back to a Galaxy or Moto Z as long as the Pixel continues to perform the way it is now. Finally, one of the top 3 best features of the Pixel XL 2 is the battery life, which happened to be my favorite feature of the Moto Z. The Pixel 2 XL by far surpasses the battery life of the Moto Z Play. You can also get a 30 amp turbo charger that charges the phone from zero to a hundred in about 10 or 15 minutes. On top of that you can get a 15 amp car charger. No matter what apps you run such as navigation music audiobooks phone text all while you're driving, the phone still increases its charge while plugged in. This is the best phone I've ever had. Any doubters about this, I would be more than happy to field any questions. Pixel XL 2 Happy customer in Northern Virginia.

The charging rate is controlled by the phone so I don't think throwing more amps at it will work. It also requires a PD compatible charger.
 

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This is me today: i r like fones. samsung make gud fones. google r make gud fones. want what you like, buy what you want, love what you bought.
 

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Haha...yeah...and I know it's been mentioned that this is just turning into Google vs Samsung phones but the question was asked if they should ditch Samsung for Google, and that will incite these debates every time. But I agree with you, buy what you like and that offers the things that you want the most, and just love the hell out of it. I like forums but sometimes when you read too much of them, all it does is make you question your decisions. Don't do this.
 

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Obviously you haven't tried a turbo charger. If you're telling me that the factory charger charges as fast as the two I've mentioned, you haven't tried it.
 

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Obviously you haven't tried a turbo charger. If you're telling me that the factory charger charges as fast as the two I've mentioned, you haven't tried it.

Not "buying it" till I see proof. The phones software controls the charge rate. I have a higher output charger from my Pixelbook and it doesn't charge noticeable faster.

Wouldn't want it anyway as it would more than likely kill the battery life and is contrary to Google's charging scheme.
 

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Most people don't understand that other than the specific applications that hog your RAM, bumping your RAM 2GB isn't going to increase application speed. The only thing that additional RAM DOES is allow your computer or smartphone to do more things at once, not actually make it faster.
With proper memory management the extra RAM is usually not needed, especially on a smartphone.

That's exactly how I feel, if something is properly coded you don't NEED more RAM. I'm not sure this is the perfect example but look at Windows Vista. On a standard installation it was incredibly slow which many people thought was just the OS and adding more RAM would fix it. Only recently I found out that this was due to the poorly coded sidebar which had a memory leak, disable it and restart and the system would work far better.
 

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That's exactly how I feel, if something is properly coded you don't NEED more RAM. I'm not sure this is the perfect example but look at Windows Vista. On a standard installation it was incredibly slow which many people thought was just the OS and adding more RAM would fix it. Only recently I found out that this was due to the poorly coded sidebar which had a memory leak, disable it and restart and the system would work far better.

More RAM only helps in situations where RAM is inadequate
 

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Lol I was about to post my thoughts (moved from the S8+ to P2XL) but then decided to check if OP had made a decision. First post from OP and that's it!! No other responses.
 

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I have used the Galaxy S5, S7 for the last 10 yrs. I bought the Pixel 2 XL, very pleased. Faster, better features, a camera l2
anything that blows Samsung away. Love my Pixel 2 XL.

Why has this guy not corrected himself yet or explained what on Earth "l2" means?
 

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I have the essentials phone for my stock android fix and was thinking of either getting a note 8 or waiting for the note 9 and use the note and essentials phone but best buy is offering a great deal on the pixel xl 2 right now. you get the $300 in bill credits from Verizon plus best buy is giving an extra $200 off. So I am tempted to get that instead.
 
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