Google Pixel 8 series

[KeYoKe]

Download your own preferred one. Android is v flexible.

Nope. Some stuffs cant change one. E.g. swipe down for notification at home screen

 

[mahcosg]

Received call from singtel to receive phone on 10th ...lol

 

[elementz]

was playing with handsets at courts over the weekend.

I am actually quite impressed with the Honor Magic5 Pro for the specs and pricing (S$1249 msrp, 12gb/512gb). It has google play store. Displayout. 100x digital zoom. Snapdragon 8G2. UFS 4.0. Wireless charging. Its all there. Very complete.
I am very rarely impressed.

Check it out first if anybody is keen or considering pixel 8 / iphone 15 etc.

I am currently using the Magic5pro and am still asking why I pre-ordered the P8P. Since it is delivering tomorrow, i will just play with it and compare. I have a feeling I will be keeping my Magic5Pro as the camera is really very good and the screen is also good . I can play with my phone in my dark (i shouldn't) and still go sleep after that (maybe it was the high PWM). I can't do that with my previous S23Ultra lol.

 

[xonix]

i have the exact same thoughts as you.
Cancelled the obsidian sintel lazada offer but i am sitting on the fence now as my s23 still serving me well and i somewhat prefer the 19.5 : 9 display ratio rather than the pixel's 20 : 9

Minor difference in height only.
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Samsung-Galaxy-S23,Google-Pixel-8/phones/11999,12143

 

[xonix]

Man I love and hate the strict USB-C on the Pixel series. Just in case anyone trying to buy those portable battery bank with built in cable, majority of them not compliant to the USB-C standards.

You plug in your own cable no problem, but the built in cable of the USB won't work. How I know? Tried 3 different brand, the built in cable won't even work on the Pixel. But the good thing I guess no need to scared our Pixel burnt by bad cables?

If I find one that works I'll report.

I always try to avoid devices with built in cables for a different reason.
You are able to replace the cable easily otherwise it becomes a paperweight

 

[JasDevi]

Pixel series might not be the best spec phone. But it's the user experience even though some feature not available in SG but can be unlocked when rooted

 

[shinnsohai]

Pixel series might not be the best spec phone. But it's the user experience even though some feature not available in SG but can be unlocked when rooted

based on your experience, is it easily hard bricked ?

 

[final1]

I am currently using the Magic5pro and am still asking why I pre-ordered the P8P. Since it is delivering tomorrow, i will just play with it and compare. I have a feeling I will be keeping my Magic5Pro as the camera is really very good and the screen is also good . I can play with my phone in my dark (i shouldn't) and still go sleep after that (maybe it was the high PWM). I can't do that with my previous S23Ultra lol.

Agreed

 

[KeYoKe]

Pixel series might not be the best spec phone. But it's the user experience even though some feature not available in SG but can be unlocked when rooted

based on your experience, is it easily hard bricked ?

everything is at your own risk. however, if you know what you are doing, it should be fine.

if everything fails, there is always bootloader mode for you to flash your firmware if you cant boot back to recovery mode

 

[JasDevi]

based on your experience, is it easily hard bricked ?

Research and look at other comments before doing anything that might caused a soft or hard brick. If soft brick you still might have a chance to recover. But hard brick then RIP

 

[NinjaShuffle]

I'm beginning to feel and think like this.. maybe i will postpone and wait and se...

Still have 2 days to rethink. Current approx $450 discount will likely be the best deal among all the major sales to come. There is no perfect phone, so don't stress out too much.

 

[Rickosw]

Pixel series might not be the best spec phone. But it's the user experience even though some feature not available in SG but can be unlocked when rooted

If anyone going to root their Pixel 8 Pro
Please advice if the phone call screening function works

Thanks

 

[Rickosw]

How much more vouchers for lazada and shoppee now?

On top of the $400 given by singtel

 

[crow_nest]

in the end how much did u pay?

$859 for hazel 128gb vs $899 for the obsidian 256gb from Lazada singtel.

 

[Advancer]

Minor difference in height only.
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Samsung-Galaxy-S23,Google-Pixel-8/phones/11999,12143

Got other factors like having samsung pay and also using samsung galaxy watch.

 

[xonix]

Got other factors like having samsung pay and also using samsung galaxy watch.

Ah.... okay, you will have to think about it more. I don't use Samsung Pay nor any form of smart watch. More flexible in terms of switching handsets.

 

[KeYoKe]

$859 for hazel 128gb vs $899 for the obsidian 256gb from Lazada singtel.

wah you buy 2 ah?

 

[DeepseaG1523]

Nope. Some stuffs cant change one. E.g. swipe down for notification at home screen

u download nova launcher den u can get swipe down anywhere for notification

 

[Kiasuman]

$859 for hazel 128gb vs $899 for the obsidian 256gb from Lazada singtel.

Exact same dilemma.

 

[limmk]