Worth buying for 2 years?

[Bass Boy]

I upgrade next year and I want a phone which will last for the 2 years with lighting performance and a great overall package... Does the U11 fit the bill? Or shall I consider the Oneplus 5? Any better alternatives (that offer a stock/near stock android experience)?

Thanks

 

[jasonandrews25788]

I can't trust oneplus delivering updates(the 3t is one-year old device and the oreo is the latest android update it will receive) so if you care about the updates go for Pixel or wait the pixel 2 (less than 2 weeks!).

 

[Yuvalhad12]

I think you should wait until the u11 plus will come out, rumors say that it will have bezeless display

 

[James E1]

I think you should wait until the u11 plus will come out, rumors say that it will have bezeless display

That's if you prefer bezel-less phones. If both the U11 and the U11 plus were available at the same time I would have chosen the U11. I prefer the front fingerprint scanner, capacitive buttons and the aspect ratio better on the U11. Also the sound may be affected by having a bezel-less display.

 

[wynand32]

That's if you prefer bezel-less phones. If both the U11 and the U11 plus were available at the same time I would have chosen the U11. I prefer the front fingerprint scanner, capacitive buttons and the aspect ratio better on the U11. Also the sound may be affected by having a bezel-less display.

I'm with you. I had a Nexus 6P previously, and didn't like the fingerprint being on the back. I love how quickly the U11's reader scans and logs in -- it's by far the fastest I've used. And, it's in the perfect place. I also prefer the aspect ratio, and don't really care about the bezels.

 

[Yuvalhad12]

That's if you prefer bezel-less phones. If both the U11 and the U11 plus were available at the same time I would have chosen the U11. I prefer the front fingerprint scanner, capacitive buttons and the aspect ratio better on the U11. Also the sound may be affected by having a bezel-less display.

Exactly, it's up to this decision, but if he will wait I guess he will know better what he wants, and the price of the u11 should go down a little, isn't it?

 

[Eustis99]

I recommend it. haven't had a single issue with mine.

 

[Morty2264]

I would say both the HTC U11 and the OnePlus 5 would be great two-year commitments. It depends on what you're looking for. They have similar features (double tap to wake screen, similar battery life, front fingerprint scanner); but there are hardware differences as well. I think they both have the latest software installed too! It could even come down to pricing - the OnePlus is ~$200 less than the U11.

Sorry that I'm not that helpful here lool, it's hard to choose between them! I think if you're just going to slap down flagships, though, and compare them that way, the U11, in my opinion, is the best flagship out there at the moment.

 

[chanchan05]

Wait, you're upgrading next year? When next year? Because the OnePlus6 and whatever HTC calls the 12 will be released next year. I assume you aren't even thinking Samsung so the S9 in March is out of the question. LG should also have a G7 before March.

 

[Morty2264]

Wait, you're upgrading next year? When next year? Because the OnePlus6 and whatever HTC calls the 12 will be released next year. I assume you aren't even thinking Samsung so the S9 in March is out of the question. LG should also have a G7 before March.

You bring up a very good point! Also, when those devices come out, the U11 and OP5 will likely become cheaper.