The OP 8 was my first curved display phone since probably the iPhone 3gs. At first I was not thrilled about it. Over time, I developed less of an aversion however still lean toward flat for sure. Nothing major though, there are times when I misfire typing due to the curve or lighting hits it just right to cause excessive reflections at odd angles. Also the curve adds a bit of increased drop hazard.
Pre-ordered a Pixel 6... intrigued by the flat screen, enhanced call/spam screening, Tensor chip, obtaining monthly updates to name a few things. I sent it back for a refund after 2 weeks of moderately heavy use- not at all due to the "refreshing" flat screen...
- The darned thing is slippery and with the camera bar, unwieldy... causes a bit of paranoia when setting it down
- Android 12 and the whole kindergarten cookie cutter look were not appealing at all. OxygenOS lock and home screen flexibility remains my favorite "skin"/whatever you want to call it
- The Pixel 6 display had a yellow cast to it and was far dimmer and dull compared to OP 8 or any of the displays on the herd of my computers.
- The fonts looked squatty and wide compared to OP 8
- Charging, well you know... not what I expected based on marketing claims :|
The best part of my long-ish post:
I can't get the flat screen out of my head so now went and ordered an OP 8T !!! Muhaha!
Last edited: Nov 17, 2021