![]() If you take ordinary photos on a regular basis, you’ll be very happy with the cameras on all three phones. Without going into the technical differences, let’s talk about the three different cameras and what the photos are like. The Pixel 5’s software effortlessly gets you through each day, but OxygenOS 11 gets you through the day with a smile. The OnePlus 8T’s haptic feedback is tactile and subtle, and I think it has the edge over the Pixel 5 in this respect. The new Android 11 power screen is intact, providing shortcuts to smart home products and Google Pay, all the Android gestures are there, and there’s a promise of prompt updates in the future. OxygenOS gets it right by not interfering with what works from Android. These aren’t intrusive, and lay dormant unless you want to use them. There are some cute animations (the icon for Flight mode shows a little aircraft taking off or landing when you activate or deactivate it, for example), and there are also some helpful additions, including a Game Mode and customizable always-on screens, as well as the option to use OnePlus’ own attractive fonts. OxygenOS is like the Pixel 5’s software, but gently massaged. ![]() What it doesn’t have is much character, and that’s where the OnePlus 8T’s OxygenOS comes in. It feels right immediately, and is accessible, slick, fast, and easy to learn. Generally, Samsung’s phones require a lot more attention in the early stages to get them running right for me, whether it’s configuring the power button, using Google or another password manager for autofill, or switching to a 5×4 app layout on the home screen rather than the “big print” 4×4 option set as default. It’s confusing, a pain to alter, change for change’s sake, and an attempt to prompt you to use Bixby more, which you probably won’t want to do. However, I dislike Samsung’s decision to alter how you turn the phone on and off, with the power button remapped to activating Bixby - the useless assistant is also called into nonaction with a swipe to the left of the home screen. It’s suitably fast, and for the most part very friendly to the newcomer. I’ve got used to Samsung’s OneUI 2.5 and like its bright colors, uniform icon design, and overall reliability. The Galaxy S20 FE trails both, with Samsung’s OneUI 2.5 on Android 10. What you may not know is just how close OnePlus gets to the Pixel with its OxygenOS 11 software, which is also built on Android 11. The Pixel 5 has this section in the bag, right? Sure, it has a “clean” version of Android 11 straight from Google, and will continue to receive updates over the next three years, but you know all this. In the real world, this makes it the perfect partner, as it’s never a pain to carry, yet still delivers when you want to use it. Google has found the mix just right with the Pixel 5: A quality metal body, a 6-inch 90Hz OLED screen, and a 151-gram weight. However, the additional 40 grams of weight and considerably larger frame makes it just as ungainly when compared to the Pixel 5. What happens when it’s the OnePlus 8T against the Pixel 5? The OnePlus is the same size as the S20 FE, but the body does feel more comfortable to hold due to its more contoured sides and corners. I always know that the Galaxy S20 FE is there, and I wrinkle my nose when I feel that cheap “glasstic” back too. ![]() The Pixel 5 fits in my pocket, and it’s so light I forget it’s there. Yes, the S20 FE’s screen is big, but the Pixel 5 is just so manageable, so perfectly proportioned that you forgive it for lacking the extra half-inch of screen on the FE. ![]() The Galaxy S20 FE loses out to the Pixel 5 as well, not just because of the Google phone’s textured metal body, but also due to its size. I can’t believe no one is talking about this Galaxy S23 Ultra camera feature It’s finally happening - OnePlus will release a folding phone this yearĭoes the Samsung Galaxy S23 have a headphone jack? ![]()
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