OnePlus 5 over Pixel XL

[fuzzychicken]

Hello folks,

Until now, I was using Pixel XL 128GB. I was very happy with it. Last week, while traveling, I forgot the charger and wife decided to plug the phone for charging in the hotel charger. The cable got VERY hot and started smoking. I pulled the cable out but it messed up charging. The phone works flawlessly but doesn't charge anymore. So I am in the market again. I am looking for a device below $200 mark.

Always wanted to own OnePlus phone so looking at a pre-owned OnePlus 5. Few questions abt that
- Is there enough support for this device with regards to the ROMs for another year or so, at least?
- Hows the phone camera quality? I plan to use camera mod (https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/) if compatible
- How easy is battery replacement?
- Most important, now that you have used OnePlus 5 for some time, if you have experienced Pixel devices, would you recommend OnePlus 5 over Pixel XL? (I am trying to stay away from Pixel XL because Android 10 messed up bootloader unlocking of Verizon devices, which are mostly available as pre-owned.)

Thanks in advance.

 

[350Rocket]

I owned the OnePlus 5 for 2 years until I drowned it in the ocean back in March. I replaced it with a used Pixel XL 128gb which I'm still using. I'm now waiting for a used OnePlus 5 I ordered on eBay and I'm selling the pixel. Main reason being I want dual sims again so I don't have to carry a second work phone around while working.

I like both phones, each has pros and cons. I stopped rooting with the OnePlus so I haven't rooted either. Both have great software. The ergonomics are better on the OnePlus. It's thinner, more rounded and comfortable to hold, button placement is perfect (awkward on the pixel), and the alert slider switch is amazing to have.

Camera is better on the pixel but it's not far behind on the OnePlus. I never complained about it when I used it. The OnePlus would always keep every app loaded in memory (8gb ram) whereas the pixel has to reload often. Battery life and charging was better on the OnePlus. 6.5 hour screen on time vs around 5 on the pixel.

Those are my comparisons off the top of my head. Any specific questions just ask me.

 

[350Rocket]

I have been using my replacement OnePlus 5 for a week now and so far it's exactly the same as my original one that got water damaged. Battery life is about 1.5-2.5 hours more screen on time compared to the pixel and accubattery says it has 90% battery health (used eBay phone that seems very well cared for) and the pixel XL has 95% battery health (was also a used eBay phone but seemed like it hasn't been used in a long time).

Speaker is better on the OnePlus, as is the headphone jack.. auto rotate and auto brightness are much better on the OnePlus. Smoothness is better on the pixel but loading is faster on the OnePlus and it keeps stuff in memory for a long time.

There is also no screen burn in on either this OnePlus or my old one after 2 years but the pixel was starting to show a bit at the bottom.