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Looking to go back to Android and I’m really eyeing the OnePlus 7 Pro. Anyone have one? Pros, cons? I’ve read the battery life is a bit weak but I’m not sure how weak it is compared to my iPhone 8+

I was also looking at the Note9/S10+ but I don’t want to give Samsung my money. I also don’t see any point in the higher price compared to the OnePlus..
 
What is the most important feature for you?

Moto phones have pretty large batteries in them if that is important to you. I've been using a Moto E5 Plus and love it. Depending on usage, I can go two days without charging. The Moto G7 is getting good reviews on battery life.

I don't really use camera functions and such so those aren't things I really look for with my phones.
 
The OnePlus 7 Pro is a sweet beast. Too bad Verizon doesn't carry them yet (last I checked).
 
Nunz said:
Looking to go back to Android and I’m really eyeing the OnePlus 7 Pro. Anyone have one? Pros, cons? I’ve read the battery life is a bit weak but I’m not sure how weak it is compared to my iPhone 8+

I was also looking at the Note9/S10+ but I don’t want to give Samsung my money. I also don’t see any point in the higher price compared to the OnePlus..
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I love my OnePlus 6T, the 7 looks awesome.
 
Battery life is pretty important, especially since I’ll be traveling a lot soon. I’m more concerned with general use being snappy. I’m not a gamer or need crazy features on my phone, just something that works, which is why I’ve been happy with the simplicity of iPhone.
 
Elysian said:
My 6T lasts 2 days minimum. It's snappy as anything else.
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You must not use it much.

Nunz said:
Battery life is pretty important, especially since I’ll be traveling a lot soon. I’m more concerned with general use being snappy. I’m not a gamer or need crazy features on my phone, just something that works, which is why I’ve been happy with the simplicity of iPhone.
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The 6T has a 3700 mAh battery which isn't small, but isn't large. The OnePlus 7 comes with a 4000 mAh battery which is a little better. Most of the Moto phones have a 5000 mAh battery.
 
Mahjik said:
You must not use it much.



The 6T has a 3700 mAh battery which isn't small, but isn't large. The OnePlus 7 comes with a 4000 mAh battery which is a little better. Most of the Moto phones have a 5000 mAh battery.
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I use it to listen to podcasts all day via Bluetooth, play Words with Friends 2, Facebook, and take calls. Usually get home with 75-80% left, but the screen on time is probably lower than some. I also use Android Auto, so it's plugged in on my 15 minute drive to and from work.
 
The OnePlus 7 Pro apparently has a warp charge feature that can 0-100 charge the phone in roughly an hour or something? Sounds cool but awful for the health of the battery over time.

I think I’m set on the OnePlus. I just have to get the small crack fixed on my current phone so TMobile will give me the full value of the phone. The upgrade will only cost me $200 out of pocket and I’ll fully own the OnePlus. Upgrade and drop my monthly bill from $125 to $95 as I’ll lose the $30/month payment towards the iPhone. Looking forward to that ..

Also, just how good is Android Auto? Depends on the headunit more than anything, I’m assuming? I’m looking at upgrading the headunit in the Subaru because the base package one is awful and I have BT connectivity issues, and since I’m grabbing the OnePlus I’ll likely go with an Android Auto capable unit. Is it worth the extra price tacked on for the capability?
 
Nunz said:
The OnePlus 7 Pro apparently has a warp charge feature that can 0-100 charge the phone in roughly an hour or something? Sounds cool but awful for the health of the battery over time.

I think I’m set on the OnePlus. I just have to get the small crack fixed on my current phone so TMobile will give me the full value of the phone. The upgrade will only cost me $200 out of pocket and I’ll fully own the OnePlus. Upgrade and drop my monthly bill from $125 to $95 as I’ll lose the $30/month payment towards the iPhone. Looking forward to that ..

Also, just how good is Android Auto? Depends on the headunit more than anything, I’m assuming? I’m looking at upgrading the headunit in the Subaru because the base package one is awful and I have BT connectivity issues, and since I’m grabbing the OnePlus I’ll likely go with an Android Auto capable unit. Is it worth the extra price tacked on for the capability?
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Android Auto is awesome, and the experience is universal, completely independent of what head unit you use. It will have the exact same interface as my Colorado.
 
Will keep that in mind. Wireless Android Auto connectivity seems to cause a significant price increase. Will let you know how it goes. I’m expecting to change out some new speakers w/ the headunit
 
I don't mind the wire. The reason wireless has a significant price increase is because the head unit has to have a LOT more processing power.
 
Elysian said:
I don't mind the wire. The reason wireless has a significant price increase is because the head unit has to have a LOT more processing power.
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my kenwood will do wireless Android Auto but my note 8 won't :mad:

may switch back to iPhone next time
 
Elysian said:
Maybe just don't buy Samsung...
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I use to think this, in fact you can probably even search some of my past post and fine me bashing Samsung due to the amount of bloat, and just crap the phones were. (Like the wifes S7 edge). However the S8+ has been solid, and I still get more than a full day out of the battery with moderate use. I'm surprised it hasn't degraded yet.

However my S8+ does Android Auto, my Note 5 did aswell. I can't imagine the Note 8 not doing it?
 
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