Discussion - I love Google's software, but the Pixel 11 proves hardware is still a blind spot

The only bug I've noticed the most was my 10 Pro getting the snowy static line on the AOD display that would force me to restart my phone. It hasn't appeared since the June update but it was annoying and making me believe my device was defective. Other than that, nothing else that affected my day to day use.

You sound like the non-Samsung fanboys & writers on this site who keep unnecessarily pulling that card from 2016-present. 🤦🏽

Opposite experience for me. IMO the last 3 Pixels have been one of the most beautifully built phones out there. When I first held the Pixel 9 Pro XL I thought, "This is what Apple was going for when they made the 14 Pro Max but they missed the mark". The phone feels perfect to hold without a case; so much so that I haven't bought one in the 5 months that I've had my work issued 10 Pro XL.

Software-wise, it's just not for me.

"I hate the way they are set up everything seems harder to do to get something done in my opinion it takes three steps instead of one when you're trying to get something accomplished."

If you feel this way about using a Samsung then that's just user error. It's definitely the case with iOS though.

https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-s26-explodes-in-owners-pocket-causing-severe-burns_id182602

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No wonder. It was made in India. There's always something wrong with those joints.

Yes Google is blind to.the fact that if you build a premium device people will flock to it. Look at Apple their hardware is top notch and people keep upgrading. If Google ever realized this and made a premium chip that could compete with the bionic chip they would definitely gain share in the phone market. Perfect example this year they had a chance to.male.a super chip.with the first 2nm chip and decided to go to 7.cores.instread of 8 premium cores. Could have upgraded graphics chip and with their superior software would have been a contender for best phone very easily. You.vant continue to.charge.premium prices for a hardware that's inferior

True, but that's not what the stories will say. Perception is everything.

💯 From my first Samsung phone in January 2014-present I have yet to experience the green line in the display, but the common denominator in that issue is that they're manufactured in India.

Now my Note 8 got screen burn-in twice within 6 months, both the first one I got & the warranty replacement. The display on the latter device turned orange after I took it to Volcano Bay. Had to pop my SIM in my backup S7E until the Note dried, then the display was back to normal. SMH.

We have to accept that Google isn't going to make the phone that fans want; they don't care if it sells or not, which is why it's only distributed in a few countries. That's also why they downgrade the specifications from the previous phone. They never stay ahead of the curve after 11 generations; they like being behind the curve. Unfortunately, Android fans have to accept that.