Wasn't that the case anyway with 2 years major upgrades and the quarterly security updates or they confirmed this will be for major builds too?
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Wasn't that the case anyway with 2 years major upgrades and the quarterly security updates or they confirmed this will be for major builds too?
They put that stuff in (like they did with the 4), the price of the device then goes up and therefore the value that the 4a represents is gone. No way would you be able to get that stuff in there for £20 extra. These are midrange phones for a reason.
Not even the Nord (which many seem to believe is better than the 4a) has wireless charging, nor does it have an IP rating.
Samsung only guaranteed 2 years of big updates and I think an additional 2 years for security updates, now 3 years of big updates is guaranteed for the GS 10 upwards and probably an additional 1 or 2 years of security updates after that.
Wireless charging doesn't cost that much extra to add, how long has it been around for now..... Water proof/IP rating, fair enough, that might bulk the cost up a bit, although they could at least add some kind of official resistance.
Given how good wireless earbuds are now, that and the headphone jack is practically dead anyway, I would rather they had removed the headphone jack and added the above 2 instead, this in return would also offer more water protection/resistance.
Nowadays I think more and more people are keeping phones for a lot longer given the small incremental upgrades and the ever increasing cost of "flagship" phones.
Literally the only thing that seems to be improving somewhat drastically is the camera and if you consider 120HZ to be the next big thing. We're at the point of diminishing returns with CPU/GPU and RAM, have been for the past year or 2 now. Battery life is still much the same as it has been for the last 5-7 years i.e. expect a day or 2 at most with heavy usage and no more.
Literally the only reason I am looking for an upgrade to the GS 8 now is because security updates will be coming to an end early next year.
I think you’re missing the point for this phone’s existence. It’s not here to have everything you’ve listed above. You want that, you have to pay the extra.
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I thought that was true for myself, yet here I am with 2xl all these years later. I only really want a pixel and 3/4 have been pants.
Ah that's good to know but I'm already looking to get rid of my S10e as the battery is trash with their Exynos vodoo, otherwise be keeping it for at least another year.
Pixel 4a was literally a UWA lens away from me buying it, but hopefully Pixel 5 shapes up well.
Snap. Always upgraded every year but still on the pixel 2. Still feels fast and does what I need. Looks ancient mind. Think it did when it came out
Tried 3 phones to replace it and never thought they justified the costs.
Guess I'm in the minority that wouldn't mind a headphone jack. I get no benefits from my head/earphones being wireless and a couple of negatives but mainly that it costs about 3 times as much for comparable sound quality
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Pixel 4a - know it's madness to a degree, but gonna grab one to save my sanity and replace Mrs w's S10+... wish we'd never picked that one up really.
Samsung have completely lost the plot when it comes to phones. Their latest mantra seems to be "pack our phones with hardware that looks impressive on paper, but doesn't offer a good user experience"
Take the S20 Ultra for example: The main sensor which was physically big came with the physical side effects of a larger sensor such as shallow DOF, and a larger sensor to have to focus across. Both of these things combined lead to focus being an issue. Not to mention the absolutely pointless 100x zoom. If this doesn't tell you that Samsung are neither researching what users want nor testing their devices before release, I don't know what will.
I was interested in the Galaxy Watch 3 until it turns out it has the exact same SoC as the original Galaxy Watch but has a smaller battery. Fair enough it has more tracking hardware (ECG, SpO2 and more HR photodiodes) but I don't think these things are worth the considerable Premium the GW3 is charging. Not when the Active line has some of those additional tracking features.
Take the S20 Ultra for example: The main sensor which was physically big came with the physical side effects of a larger sensor such as shallow DOF, and a larger sensor to have to focus across. Both of these things combined lead to focus being an issue. Not to mention the absolutely pointless 100x zoom. If this doesn't tell you that Samsung are neither researching what users want nor testing their devices before release, I don't know what will.
I was interested in the Galaxy Watch 3 until it turns out it has the exact same SoC as the original Galaxy Watch but has a smaller battery. Fair enough it has more tracking hardware (ECG, SpO2 and more HR photodiodes) but I don't think these things are worth the considerable Premium the GW3 is charging. Not when the Active line has some of those additional tracking features.
Yep, this is why I haven't bought a samsung in ages.
So like is there any reason to get a 4XL over the 4a at this point given what we know?
I’m obviously a fan of the 4a, but I see that Clearly White version and it’s a thing of beauty. I know I‘lll be able to get a good contract deal on it come September.
I’m obviously a fan of the 4a, but I see that Clearly White version and it’s a thing of beauty. I know I‘lll be able to get a good contract deal on it come September.
90hz screen. Longevity resulting from a better SoC on the XL.
Valid points. Plus wireless charging and IP Rating....
The sensible play is just to get the 4a isn't it.
Depending on patience/budget/attachment to the Pixel range, the 5 is due in October (iirc and based on rumour). I'd definitely wait for that rather than paying for the 4 XL right now.
Pre-orders for the 4a happen in September so will have until then.
My 4 XL is still holding up well. I will wait and see what the 5 offers. Tempted to go SIM only and keep the Mrs on the 3xl and me on the 4xl
Spending £80 a month on contracts which is fine but you know with strange times ahead maybe it's wise I get off the latest phone trend
Spending £80 a month on contracts which is fine but you know with strange times ahead maybe it's wise I get off the latest phone trend