I like as close to stock Google as possible and don't know anything about how Asus does Android but this about the size of phone I'm looking at which would by default put it on my short list but the lack of wireless charging is a hard stop. I've been using it since the Nexus 4, I'm not going on without it.
I think you'll like it. Asus in recent iterations are pretty much stock android but with some actually useful additions. I really like the battery management stuff where it helps minimize battery degradation.
If I wasn't on Verizon right now, I would totally jump at the zenfone 8. Pretty much my dream phone!
both lg g8x i recently used and oneplus have optimized charging feature, perhaps it is recent android thing, not an assssus thing. with fast charging on oneplus i dont miss wireless myself. the real question is how many people will run to this when samsung with better camera is just +$80 ...
The camera is literally the only showstopper for me here. However, I wonder if it's like the OnePlus 7 Pro I have... the camera is good, but if I sideload the Google Camera, I get photos competitive with a pixel. It's not the hardware but the software that lets it down. I'll have to scour some forums and see if others try this once it lands in consumer's hands. (But I don't want to be the guinea pig.)
The screen, specs and overall size are really nice. Would buy in a heartbeat if the camera rocked.
I like to see the headphone jack and also as someone who uses my phone at my desk all day I like to see a front side fingerprint sensor. Back side sensors for desk users is like putting one of the keys on my keyboard under the bottom of the keyboard.
This combo is weird, the cheaper one has a 3.5mm jack but no SD slot and bigger one has an SD slot but no 3.5mm jack. Look at their pricing, $100 for a 2x increase in storage.
Also the bigger one will cost $799 then. Still with my past Zenfone 2 experience, ASUS Is a bad choice due to poor support options in US. Heck even their ASUS ROG mobo division has poor support.
With all these boxes tick and no holepunch bs I may have to wait for that Sony flagship which is insanely expensive or their budget Xperia 10 III variant which is also a bit higher cost than the competition in CPU aspect but the screen is OLED and has both 3.5mm and an SD slot.
I have the phone in Europe. Sw is buggy as hell. Pocket mode is not working, had some calls to 911 in my pocket. There is luckily possibility to open with power button press and then the fingerprint sensor wakes up. Also every second call gets muted. Seems the proximity sensor sw is not working as it should.
But size wise nice phone. The photos are OK but not a camera junky. But it seems mostly stock android. Battery life is one day usually 10-20% left
uhm. "new"? that battery may or may not have been stored correctly during this time. was it 100 percent always in climate control warehouse? you might be getting 2/3 battery.
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Operandi - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
I like as close to stock Google as possible and don't know anything about how Asus does Android but this about the size of phone I'm looking at which would by default put it on my short list but the lack of wireless charging is a hard stop. I've been using it since the Nexus 4, I'm not going on without it.deskjob - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
I think you'll like it. Asus in recent iterations are pretty much stock android but with some actually useful additions. I really like the battery management stuff where it helps minimize battery degradation.If I wasn't on Verizon right now, I would totally jump at the zenfone 8. Pretty much my dream phone!
sonny73n - Saturday, July 3, 2021 - link
Whateverrabidpeach - Monday, July 12, 2021 - link
both lg g8x i recently used and oneplus have optimized charging feature, perhaps it is recent android thing, not an assssus thing. with fast charging on oneplus i dont miss wireless myself. the real question is how many people will run to this when samsung with better camera is just +$80 ...neogodless - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
The camera is literally the only showstopper for me here. However, I wonder if it's like the OnePlus 7 Pro I have... the camera is good, but if I sideload the Google Camera, I get photos competitive with a pixel. It's not the hardware but the software that lets it down. I'll have to scour some forums and see if others try this once it lands in consumer's hands. (But I don't want to be the guinea pig.)The screen, specs and overall size are really nice. Would buy in a heartbeat if the camera rocked.
Drazick - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
Is there a non root way to install Google Camera on OnePlus 7 Pro?iphonebestgamephone - Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - link
Root isnt needed atleast not for just the main cam. I think you can even use the other cams too now.Thud2 - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
I like to see the headphone jack and also as someone who uses my phone at my desk all day I like to see a front side fingerprint sensor. Back side sensors for desk users is like putting one of the keys on my keyboard under the bottom of the keyboard.Silver5urfer - Friday, July 2, 2021 - link
This combo is weird, the cheaper one has a 3.5mm jack but no SD slot and bigger one has an SD slot but no 3.5mm jack. Look at their pricing, $100 for a 2x increase in storage.Also the bigger one will cost $799 then. Still with my past Zenfone 2 experience, ASUS Is a bad choice due to poor support options in US. Heck even their ASUS ROG mobo division has poor support.
With all these boxes tick and no holepunch bs I may have to wait for that Sony flagship which is insanely expensive or their budget Xperia 10 III variant which is also a bit higher cost than the competition in CPU aspect but the screen is OLED and has both 3.5mm and an SD slot.
bjorn.brandt - Saturday, July 3, 2021 - link
I have the phone in Europe. Sw is buggy as hell. Pocket mode is not working, had some calls to 911 in my pocket. There is luckily possibility to open with power button press and then the fingerprint sensor wakes up. Also every second call gets muted. Seems the proximity sensor sw is not working as it should.But size wise nice phone. The photos are OK but not a camera junky. But it seems mostly stock android. Battery life is one day usually 10-20% left
webdoctors - Sunday, July 4, 2021 - link
Pixel 3 is $150 new right now. Its a tough market to be in right now.TheinsanegamerN - Sunday, July 4, 2021 - link
The pixel 3 is an entirely different phone for a different type of user, and isnt actively produced by google. That's hardly a fair comparison.AusMatt - Sunday, July 4, 2021 - link
Pixel 3 is unsupported after late October/early November this year (it's three years are up). So not surprised at it's current price.rabidpeach - Monday, July 12, 2021 - link
uhm. "new"? that battery may or may not have been stored correctly during this time. was it 100 percent always in climate control warehouse? you might be getting 2/3 battery.rabidpeach - Monday, July 12, 2021 - link
oneplus is dead. long live asus. assssuuuuussssss .... almost sounds dirty.i still like oneplus btw. hope they continue to update 7-series.