Android 8.0 Oreo update coming to Samsung phones in early 2018

8. Settings (Posts: 2786; Member since: 02 Jul 2014)

Yeah right PIP in Video mode only.

5. antonmassoud (Posts: 89; Member since: 22 Oct 2016)

Not always.

7. Boast_Rider (Posts: 294; Member since: 14 Sep 2017)

I can't think of even one example where a phone had excellent software along with good hardware.

The only phones with really optimized software are the pixels and Nexuses. And all of them at least have one fatal flaw. The 6P was the best attempt, but it had a DoA processor and old generation screen.

11. tedkord (Posts: 15979; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)

I'm using one right now.

14. Scott93274 (Posts: 5840; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)

The processor and screen of the Nexus 6P were perfectly fine. Take it from someone who's still using it. Though I will admit that in regards to the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, there are some issues, especially the XL with its display. The Pixel 2 on the other hand seems to have potential issues with call quality with some sort of ticking noise, though I have read a lot of conflicting reports that it's potentially software related and can be resolved in a future update... I'm scheduled to get my Pixel 2 today... I am excited and at the same time, very concerned. I plan on being very critical, I spent a lot of money on the thing and I have high expectations for it. If it's anything less than stellar, I'm returning it and going with the budget Moto X4 Android One phone. Yes, there'll be a major compromise in regards to hardware, but it'll be more in line with the money I'd be spending on it.

16. Boast_Rider (Posts: 294; Member since: 14 Sep 2017)

The screen of 6P was okay, but it had poor screen calibration and got burn-in pretty easily. Now, you probably got lucky with it. Kudos to you for that.

The processor though was completely unacceptable. The 6p had the best implementation, but the 810 was a s**tstorm.

About the pixel 2, get the smaller one. The larger one is not good. The screen calibration is software and can be fixed. The blotches, burn-in and blue tint however can't be fixed with software.

19. Scott93274 (Posts: 5840; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)

I do have image burn on my 6P, but I never noticed it until well after a year of usage, I don't know how that stacks up to other displays, but I do know that it's a whole lot better than a week with the Pixel 2 XL, as for the issues with the smaller Pixel, I've heard no issues aside from some audio ticking sounds, and if that happens with me, I will have to go the RMA route, I cannot accept anything other than perfect from a brand new phone. I did go with the smaller Pixel 2, I got the 128 GB model. I'm tracking it with FedEx right now. It'll be delivered before the end of the day.

25. Boast_Rider (Posts: 294; Member since: 14 Sep 2017)

I hope your phone has no issues.

26. Scott93274 (Posts: 5840; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)

So far, so good. :)

13. Martin_Cooper (Posts: 1752; Member since: 30 Jul 2013)

I am sure iOS 11 users are super happy for having iOS 11 on day 1. Oh wait iOS 11 is a mess and shouldn't have been released for at least a month or two until it was kind of polished. Thats the PA for you. They gave the new iPhones 9.2 while running a horrible broken OS. Just imagine if an Android phone run a horrible broken OS how low the score would be and how it would count as a minus.

21. tedkord (Posts: 15979; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)

And yet, Samsung phone remain the best rated devices there are, and Sony remains a barely visible blip. Funny that.

23. Feanor (Posts: 994; Member since: 20 Jun 2012)

It's a matter of brand recognition which doesn't relate necessarily to superior products but also to marketing, distribution etc. Sony phones are, on top of being fast updated, the most reliable according to researches but no one knows it.