Google Pixel 5

unwashed potato! · 6 Jan 2021 at 14:56

FishLicker said:
Fact is, they're just ****. Simple as.

I think you're still misunderstanding why you bring the issues from here onto yourself that you're moaning about

michty_me · 6 Jan 2021 at 15:57

FishLicker said:
I did have a problem with micro stutters but I found a post where it suggested locking the display to 90hz in developer options and that seems to have fixed that.

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

Cleisthenes · 7 Jan 2021 at 08:59

FishLicker said:
everyone piles in and says I'm the problem.

I'm not sure that that's very fair. I'm sure you can understand where we're coming from though, you do seem incredibly issue prone!

Noxia · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:13

I can't work out what the criteria is for chrome regarding tab groups. It seems sometimes it will group tabs automatically and other times everything is individually when I add one.

AndyCr15 · 11 Jan 2021 at 19:42

Quite often, when I take or make a call with any BT headphones connected, at the moment it just wont let me use the headphones unless I reboot the phone. Then it will use them fine... Anyone else, or just me?

_Jimlad_ · 11 Jan 2021 at 19:57

i am good and use two sets of headphones, the bose ones and the galaxy buds i got from you

Rimsy · 12 Jan 2021 at 16:01

As much as I'm enjoying my Pixel 5 I must say I'm missing not having a proper macro mode! Didnt realise how much I used it on previous phones until its not there any more :/

*and yeah no issues with bluetooth / calls etc

unwashed potato! · 13 Jan 2021 at 08:35

Macro mode?

kinger8938 · 13 Jan 2021 at 10:43

I think I'm going to buy a pixel today (handset only)

Coming from an aging Galaxy S8, I think I fancy a change and these look great.

Any thing I should know? Where would be best to buy from for just the handset, google themselves offer the monthly thing

Any deals out there?

Thanks

_Jimlad_ · 13 Jan 2021 at 11:47

kinger8938 said:
I think I'm going to buy a pixel today (handset only)

Coming from an aging Galaxy S8, I think I fancy a change and these look great.

Any thing I should know? Where would be best to buy from for just the handset, google themselves offer the monthly thing

Any deals out there?

Thanks

You get the better warranty option buying direct from Google.

The klana interest free option is really good

MrRockliffe · 13 Jan 2021 at 11:48

kinger8938 said:
I think I'm going to buy a pixel today (handset only)

Coming from an aging Galaxy S8, I think I fancy a change and these look great.

Any thing I should know? Where would be best to buy from for just the handset, google themselves offer the monthly thing

Any deals out there?

Thanks

Out of interest, any reason you haven't looked at the OnePlus 8T?

The Pixel 5 is a great phone, but the earpiece isn't great for calls, since it vibrates the screen. Others can hear the call very, very easily :-)

kinger8938 · 13 Jan 2021 at 11:57

MrRockliffe said:
Out of interest, any reason you haven't looked at the OnePlus 8T?

The Pixel 5 is a great phone, but the earpiece isn't great for calls, since it vibrates the screen. Others can hear the call very, very easily

I must admit I'm a bit out of the loop, not really looked at many options but just keep getting recommended toward a pixel?

I'll take look, similar price?

MrRockliffe · 13 Jan 2021 at 12:20

kinger8938 said:
I must admit I'm a bit out of the loop, not really looked at many options but just keep getting recommended toward a pixel?

I'll take look, similar price?

The 8T is cheaper, and while the camera isn't as good, and battery life is probably similar, I'd say it's a better user experience overall.

I did pay £449 for mine on sale, however. Not sure if it's still available for that price elsewhere.

_Jimlad_ · 13 Jan 2021 at 12:23

Depends what you want the camera is shocking on the OnePlus years behind.

Squink · 13 Jan 2021 at 13:56

_Jimlad_ said:
Depends what you want the camera is shocking on the OnePlus years behind.

I pretty much couldn't get a decent photo with my OP 8 Pro. Even in bright daylight and slow-moving subjects it would produce blur. With static subjects it would occasionally apply bokeh when I didn't want it and it made hair a smeary mess. Compared to my Galaxy FE which took a great shot most times and my iPhone 12, which takes a great shot almost every time.

kinger8938 · 13 Jan 2021 at 15:51

I think the camera is pretty important to me and it's a reason why the pixel stood out I think!

Not ashamed to admit, I tried the interest free thing from google directly at lunch... and got declined :O very odd, first ever refusal.

Checked my score and it 975/999 so doesnt make sense. Did recently remortgage so maybe that's thrown up the issue but not to worry!

michty_me · 13 Jan 2021 at 15:55

Is there a way to disable night sight when not using a flash on the Pixel camera?

_Jimlad_ · 13 Jan 2021 at 18:41

kinger8938 said:
I think the camera is pretty important to me and it's a reason why the pixel stood out I think!

Not ashamed to admit, I tried the interest free thing from google directly at lunch... and got declined :O very odd, first ever refusal.

Checked my score and it 975/999 so doesnt make sense. Did recently remortgage so maybe that's thrown up the issue but not to worry!

I was declined as well. I think they had issues. My credit rating is good and only have mortgage and a creditcard.

kinger8938 · 13 Jan 2021 at 19:46

_Jimlad_ said:
I was declined as well. I think they had issues. My credit rating is good and only have mortgage and a creditcard.

That's my thinking too, will forget about that angle for now. Hope the failure doesnt affect the rating too much!

FishLicker · 14 Jan 2021 at 12:38

I got declined on klarna for a pixel 5 at launch as well. Very fishy as credit rating is excellent. And I'm sure I lost a few points because of it. Wouldn't touch that company with a barge pole. Apparently they screwed up the Xbox pre orders as well.