Question Pixel 7 pro to replace my S22U , am I crazy?

[lil_kujo]

I'm on the same boat as all the other user who commented about the pixel 7 pro. I'm the last I used the note 8 and the pen was just a pain to deal with not a good experience because it means you have to be extra careful not to lose it as it. At that point I didn't really enjoy Samsungs software as I feel that it's very gimmicky and at the end I barely used them. Like other oems mostly Chinese ones they just throw everything at the wall to see what sticks but that doesn't really translate to a good user experience. Yes given that the Pixel doesn't have the top line SOC but the software just fills that gap. All other phones I have owned from other oems i would have to flash some custom ROM either to get rid of the stock ROM or because I wanted some pixel features. One of the reasons was also that every single one of them on stock just felt laggy with the UI and stutter always. Having my pixel now since launch I never seen it stutter or lag during regular use. I have felt some small lags with games but I also use a beta build and not he stable ones. In terms of battery compared and sustain performance the pixel is up there with the s22 ultra and the camera department it just wipes the floor with it. There's a pretty neat video from an IPhone fan on youtube where two professionals photographers are put on a blind test against the iphone and the s22 ultra ( mind you both photographers are iphones users ) and the pixel just wipes the floor with both in terms of camera. I was thinking about he s23u but with that prices I will just wait for the next pixel. Software and user interface are second to none which is what matters in my opinion they got many thing right on this phone to the point that over months it has really made love this phone.

 

[jaseman]

Well it is hard to know what can be removed and what will mess up the OS. Can you remove Bixby or some other Samsung software without causing issues? I have seen lists that say what is safe to remove and they conflict each other.

It would be nicer if Samsung simply allowed you to choose at setup what apps you want installed and what you don't without forcing your hand or hacking the OS. Just my opinion.

I also can say to get ADB AppControl! I use it on my Samsung Tab S7+ as well as my 7-Pro.
Remember that you are NOT truly removing anything! All you are doing is removing the apps from END USER 0 (zero) which is the default user = you. They are all still there if you break something. You can reinstall any of them or do a factory reset if necessary and they all come back. If you are uncertain about "removing" something then just disable it instead. If you decide later that you need/want it back then ADB AppControl will let you reenable it. Highly recommended!

 

[GoBears]

I have both of these devices and I do switch it up from time to time but I always end up back on the S22U. 7P is awesome but the battery life is worse than the S22U. I think the 7P is a better point and shoot camera but the S22U is a more complete camera package. Also the S22U can cast to all the devices that the 7P does plus any of my smart TVs that do not have a Chromecast. When I am using my S22U I very much miss the 7P's assistant integration, voice dictation and the now playing on the lockscreen. In summary they are both great but if I had to keep one and sell one, the Pixel would have to go.

 

[Ygrek-Ix]

Pixel 7 pro to replace my S22U , am I crazy?

Yes

After switching from S20U and all I think is how fast I can get back I waiting for premiere and price drop for new S23U.

In My opinion this phone is build for Google testers not for customers. Poor UI, lack of tons of features that Samsung gives by default, lack for support for 5G, VoLTE and VoWiFi in most of the World, it's just to much to compasate by good camera and good AI.

 

[Calemvir]

Having been burned on my Galaxy S21 Ultra I say HELL YEAH go for it. From everything I've read and compared about the Pixel it definitely outclasses my S21 and in most cases ALSO outclasses the S22u .
But the biggest plus for me when making the conversion is finally leaving the Samsung ecosystem and everything related to it. From the unknown number of S21u that came out of the factory with a screen defect (obviously I was one of the lucky ones) to Knox and just... pretty much everything about these phones. I've been on Galaxy S phone since the S3 I think buying a new phone every couple of generations and the S21u killed it for me.

I briefly considered waiting on something new Samsung was going to reveal past the last few days but honestly hell no, even if p7 pro was worse than the Samsung phone (which it isn't under any comparison) then I'd still go with the p7 pro. Maybe if you're a Samsung fanboy and just knee-deep in whatever their unique perks are now then you should consider the S22U but otherwise? I see no reason to not get the Pixel and sell the Galaxy.

Yes

After switching from S20U and all I think is how fast I can get back I waiting for premiere and price drop for new S23U.

In My opinion this phone is build for Google testers not for customers. Poor UI, lack of tons of features that Samsung gives by default, lack for support for 5G, VoLTE and VoWiFi in most of the World, it's just to much to compasate by good camera and good AI.

Build for Google testers? What the hell do you even mean with that statement? Being provided with a bloat free phone that works out of the box and can be customised however you like is not being a "Google tester".

Poor UI? That's VERY debatable. Plus did you know you can change it to your liking in tens of ways?
Lack of features from Samsung? One, which features? Two, obviously - you are not going to get Samsung Health by default on a phone that isn't made by Samsung. Do you also complain about lack of the apple app store when you get your Galaxy?

Lack of support for 5g, VoLTE and VoWiFI? This is a lie. Whether these services are available depends on your country and your mobile provider. It has nothing to do with the Pixel as it supports all of those formats.

To summarise, you gave strawman arguments at best against the phone and then ended with talking why its actually better except while trying to say its not enough to compensate for flaws that don't exist. Good try mate.