In your opinion, is the OP6T an upgrade?

[StrangerWeather]

I could get the OP6T for quite cheap if I traded in my Pixel 2 XL. I am just wondering if that would be a mistake that I would eventually regret, or whether it's a definite upgrade from the 2 XL. I really like the 2 XL, but with so many ecstatic reviews on the OP6T I am wondering if I am missing something great. What do you guys think?

 

[malek777]

You're going to regret it, but not now, probably when the next developer preview comes out in march or when the new galaxy S10 gets announced. As much as the 6T looks like a cool device, its barely an upgrade.

 

[liam_davenport]

I could get the OP6T for quite cheap if I traded in my Pixel 2 XL. I am just wondering if that would be a mistake that I would eventually regret, or whether it's a definite upgrade from the 2 XL. I really like the 2 XL, but with so many ecstatic reviews on the OP6T I am wondering if I am missing something great. What do you guys think?

If you care about camera and day 1 updates wouldn't bother. Although I owned a Pixel XL and OP3 and I preferred the OP3 due to costing only £309 vs the £719 or the Pixel XL, Almost the same hardware and a ton of developer support.

 

[TheSt33v]

Pros:
-Gorilla Glass 6 (versus 5 on 2 XL)
-Snapdragon 845 (+0.45 ghz clock speed versus 835 in 2 XL)
-6-8 gb ram (versus 4 gb)
-3700 mAh battery (versus 3520 mAh battery)
-Faster charging (max 20W versus 10.5W)

Cons:
-2 XL camera seems to be better based on early reviews
-No water resistance certification ("trust us, it's resistant" isn't good enough for me)
-Notch, although in my opinion this is the least ugly notch of any phone yet. It's almost attractive.
-Slower updates
-Probably a shorter update lifetime
-USB-C 2.0 (versus 3.1 in 2 XL)
-Supports proprietary quick charging instead of USB-PD
-lower ppi (402 versus 538)
-front finger print scanner placement (this is not my preference. I think the 2 XL placement is perfect, but that's just me.)

So is it an upgrade? Yes, in some ways. Is it worth an upgrade from a 2 XL? Absolutely not, in my opinion. If I'm going to throw away the 3 years of the fastest Android updates you can get that I paid for, and exchange it for updates that are slower and less numerous, it's going to be for something a lot better than this.

 

[enskje]

op6t is a downgrade. just that simple ?

 

[Xebeck]

6t owners are gonna be stuck when-
1. 5G tech phones are gonna pop up everywhere starting feb march.
2. Even OP is gonna ditch this old '2 step' fingerprint scanner ( which is not consistent, quick and as secure) for the Ultrasonic/3D scanner that'll be intro'd by s10 and will most defintly be in OP7.

3. And NO LED Notif light. For the love of God OnePlus. Companies like Vivo have incorporated even an infrared sensor in that teardrop notch for face unlock in the dark and you couldn;t find space for THAT

 

[arrrgh]

I'm sort of tempted honestly. If my p2xl had taken a beating I would probably jump on the TMO deal

OnePlus camera is good enough for me and the extra ram and the super active dev community are major advantages.

 

[devlamania]

OP6T is a nice phone. And since I've used OPO, OP3T and my wife has OP5T - one thing I can definitely say about OnePlus, it's a great phone and definitely the best OS in my opinion.

But if you have a Pixel 2 XL already, and moving to OP6T - You'll loose a 2K screen, way superior camera quality, front speakers ... And that's about it I guess. If it was a exchange for no extra money, I'd take it, but if I need to pay extra, meh, doesn't make that much sense.

 

[Sab3elbromba]

Pros:
-Gorilla Glass 6 (versus 5 on 2 XL)
-Snapdragon 845 (+0.45 ghz clock speed versus 835 in 2 XL)
-6-8 gb ram (versus 4 gb)
-3700 mAh battery (versus 3520 mAh battery)
-Faster charging (max 20W versus 10.5W)

Cons:
-2 XL camera seems to be better based on early reviews
-No water resistance certification ("trust us, it's resistant" isn't good enough for me)
-Notch, although in my opinion this is the least ugly notch of any phone yet. It's almost attractive.
-Slower updates
-Probably a shorter update lifetime
-USB-C 2.0 (versus 3.1 in 2 XL)
-Supports proprietary quick charging instead of USB-PD
-lower ppi (402 versus 538)
-front finger print scanner placement (this is not my preference. I think the 2 XL placement is perfect, but that's just me.)

So is it an upgrade? Yes, in some ways. Is it worth an upgrade from a 2 XL? Absolutely not, in my opinion. If I'm going to throw away the 3 years of the fastest Android updates you can get that I paid for, and exchange it for updates that are slower and less numerous, it's going to be for something a lot better than this.

I'd like to amend your Pros Cons list:

Pros:
-Smoother OS with a few added features
-Gorilla Glass 6 (versus 5 on 2 XL)
-Snapdragon 845 (+0.45 ghz clock speed versus 835 in 2 XL)
-6-8 gb ram (versus 4 gb)
-3700 mAh battery (versus 3520 mAh battery)
-Faster charging (max 20W versus 10.5W)
-Slightly bigger screen (6.4" vs 6")
-It's a fresh change after being on Google stock OS for 5+ years


Cons:
-2 XL camera is definitely better specially with the new pixel 3 camera APK
-No front facing speakers, a single tiny bottom firing speaker
-No water resistance certification ("trust us, it's resistant" isn't good enough for me)
-Notch, although in my opinion this is the least ugly notch of any phone yet. It's almost attractive.
-Slower updates although they might extend past the updates for the 2XL (unsure we'll have to wait and see)
-USB-C 2.0 (versus 3.1 in 2 XL)
-Supports proprietary quick charging instead of USB-PD
-lower resolution screen (1080 x 2280 vs 2880×1440 ) and lower PPI (402 versus 538)
-fingerprint is slower and less secure

---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 AM ----------

If I'm going to throw away the 3 years of the fastest Android updates you can get that I paid for, and exchange it for updates that are slower and less numerous, it's going to be for something a lot better than this.

Is it 3 years or 2 years?

 

[TheSt33v]

Is it 3 years or 2 years?

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https://www.zdnet.com/article/googl...droid-updates-will-that-sway-iphone-waverers/

 

[TheSt33v]

-Slower updates although they might extend past the updates for the 2XL (unsure we'll have to wait and see)

Doubtful. According to the most recently published OnePlus update schedule that I can find, they are giving 2 years of OS updates and one additional year of security updates. With Pixels, I'm pretty sure you get 3 years of OS updates.

https://www.droid-life.com/2018/06/28/oneplus-software-maintenance-schedule/

 

[rodcpierce]

Correct, Pixel is 3 years of updates, and OP is two. But at this point, that would provide update endings at roughly the same time since the 2 XL is a year older than the 6T. Its a very compelling device. And having owned three OP phones, they are the fastest and smoothest phones I have ever used. If they only had a better camera!

 

[Phazonclash]

Not in my opinion, based on what matters to me.

Yes you gain a faster SoC (in benchmarks, but does it really matter in real-life usage?) and more RAM (the most interesting upgrade the OP6T has to offer imo vs the Pixel 2 XL), but you lose a better camera, faster updates, the Pixel-exclusive features, the front-facing speakers, a sharper display, etc.

The OP6T seems to be a great phone, but personaly I won't replace my Pixel 2 XL with anything else until two things happen:

-That new device uses the Snapdragon 855. It promises to be a way better upgrade than what you gain by using a phone powered by the 845 versus the 835

-That new device supports 5G (probably the biggest revolution in years in the stagnant mobile phone industry)

I don't see any good reason at the moment to replace the Pixel 2 XL by anything else, including the OP6T. That phone is better in some areas, and worst in others.

 

[Xebeck]

Not in my opinion, based on what matters to me.

Yes you gain a faster SoC (in benchmarks, but does it really matter in real-life usage?) and more RAM (the most interesting upgrade the OP6T has to offer imo vs the Pixel 2 XL), but you lose a better camera, faster updates, the Pixel-exclusive features, the front-facing speakers, a sharper display, etc.

The OP6T seems to be a great phone, but personaly I won't replace my Pixel 2 XL with anything else until two things happen:

-That new device uses the Snapdragon 855. It promises to be a way better upgrade than what you gain by using a phone powered by the 845 versus the 835

-That new device supports 5G (probably the biggest revolution in years in the stagnant mobile phone industry)

I don't see any good reason at the moment to replace the Pixel 2 XL by anything else, including the OP6T. That phone is better in some areas, and worst in others.

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Exactly...
I had OP6 before this and I can say as a fact, even if in 2 days of usage, that I now get all the hype about Pixel devices.
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That 2 step unlocking system on the oneplus 6t has already started to get on peoples nerves. And I am not even talking about its accuracy or security.
Do not go by what they are showing on YouTube its actual accuracy is about three or four times out of 5.

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[bigup7]

I’ve been through many phones in last few months

Started off with pixel 2 XL. Moved to note 9 to op6 , back to note 9, then to a mate 20 pro now I’m back with pixel 2 XL.

For the cost of a pixel 2 XL (used) compared to the competition, it’s a bargain and I’m sticking with it now.

The op6 was nice, was very quick, but camera and speaker sound let it down.

Note 9 was lush, but the camera I thought let it down.

M20Pro, hardware was amazing but poor software full of bugs, this has been a rushed release.

I’m now content with pixel 2 XL. Nice speeds, fast updates, great camera, nice scree, nice dual speakers.

 

[Nettwerk]

I like OnePlus features but rest is same. Slow updates and life cycle is short. I have Pixel 2 XL and I dunno why I want to get Essential Phone.

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[bkdodger]

I like OnePlus features but rest is same. Slow updates and life cycle is short. I have Pixel 2 XL and I dunno why I want to get Essential Phone.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I tried the Essential not a bad phone and surprisingly better than I came in thinking on it ..but stick with the P2 XL ,[emoji16] ... I keep coming back to mine..

Pixel 2 XL using Tapa

 

[Prattham]

Got the Op6t today, and have to say i really like it
Had a look at pixel 3 xl and that thing is damn ugly
Op6t with gcam mod is the best combo!
Cheers ?

Sent from my Google Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs

 

[StrangerWeather]

Got the Op6t today, and have to say i really like it
Had a look at pixel 3 xl and that thing is damn ugly
Op6t with gcam mod is the best combo!
Cheers ?

Better than the Pixel 2 XL? Can you explain? Cheers!

 

[Prattham]

Better than the Pixel 2 XL? Can you explain? Cheers!

Screen is way better like straight away i noticed it
Plus it's fast no doubt
Camera is good but with gcam mod you got the same pixel camera so there is that
Plus the battery is a upgrade
Design is way better lol
Cheers ?

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