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Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by jfoster »

nfriedly wrote: post #379
jfoster wrote: post #310

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Good to know the S22 Ultra has a decent fingerprint reader. Note that S10 is totally different than S10e when it comes to the fingerprint reader, though. On the S10e, the power button is the fingerprint reader. The position is perfect. Contrast that with phones like Pixel 4 or Pixel 5, where Google think a sensor in an awkward location on the back of the phone is the right move.

I actually prefer the sensor on the back of the phone. I find it to be at least as convenient as on the power button, and with the power button placement, it frequently unlocks right after I just hit the power button to turn the screen off. However, both of them are leaps and bounds better than the optical in-screen sensors that fucking blind you if try to use the phone somewhere dark. I had a phone with one of those…

For the power button, I just use a recognised finger to unlock and a different finger to lock.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by nix0n »

cercatrova wrote: post #73

The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

Samsung pushes more adware with every update, so I don't think they're actually better on this.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by pooper »

MereInterest wrote: post #323
pooper wrote: post #315

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think it is mostly so we can have bigger batteries. The iPhone SE has a tiny battery by today's standards.

Except that could easily be achieved by making the phone slightly thicker, instead. When phones are so thin and fragile that a rigid case is practically mandatory, I don't know why "thin" is a selling point.

I completely agree with you.

We could solve two problems at once: get rid of a camera bump and make the battery bigger at the same time by using the extra space of the camera bump to house a bigger battery.

Not sure why it hasn't happened yet or if it has I don't know if it.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by kadoban »

andrepd wrote: post #273
diego_sandoval wrote: post #253

We've gotten to the point of peak absurdity where 5.9" is considered "ultra-compact". I'm in the market for a new phone right now, and it's baffling how ridiculously big most phones are right now. I only use mine for instant messaging and browsing Hacker News. 5" is more than enough for that.

It's absurd. I need to buy a new phone (as in, my 6-year old 5" phone is really falling apart and I can't find parts to replace) and my only option is pretty much a used Pixel 2, 3, or 4a.

Most of those are not real options, they're about to stop getting security updates, or already did.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by ezzaf »

inportb wrote: post #354
russianGuy83829 wrote: post #276

Earlier quoted context omitted.

While phones have gotten bigger, screen size is not a good indication of that. It’s more useful to compare physical dimensions because of slightly different aspect ratios and border widths/roundness

Okay, but the "physical" outer dimensions must be bigger than the screen size. If 5.9" were ridiculously large (it is), then so is anything bigger, including the phone that must contain the 5.9" screen.

Aspect ratio also has an effect. Squarer phones have more surface area at a given screen diagonal.

A 'smaller' screen can actually be larger in area. Take the 5.7 inch note 3 mentioned earlier.

https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5665&idPhone2=1...

Its screen is nearly 7% larger than the 5.9 inch zenphone 9. Skinnier aspect ratios exaggerate the growth in phone screen sizes.

http://www.displaywars.com/5,9-inch-d%7B20x9%7D-vs-5,7-inch-...

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by LBJsPNS »

Markoff wrote: post #297
kirenida wrote: post #138

Just a heads-up for anybody considering picking this up soon after it's released: Early batches of Zenfone 8 started dying after around six months of usage. Even though there were a lot of users complaining on the official forum [1], there was no official statement from Asus except "send your phone in for service.". Also, recent updates seem to break random funcionality like Face ID [2], the notification pulldown men…

That's Asus for you, horrible software combined with faulty hardware, but hey it has great specs and gets nice reviews since reviewers test it only for couple of days and no need to deal with quality issues after few months...

...and NEVER have to deal with Asus' abysmal customer "support."

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by LBJsPNS »

encryptluks2 wrote: post #30

After owning a previous Zenfone I cannot in good conscience recommend anyone ever purchase a Zenfone. Their support was terrible. If you don't mind spending a lot of money on a phone that you know you won't be able to resolve issues with the manufacturer, then maybe it is a good choice. However, if you have any issues and expect their support to be helpful then steer clear.

Absolutely. Mine got one update that had to be installed manually. Tech support was abysmal or nonexistent. Never again.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by trynewideas »

2OEH8eoCRo0 wrote: post #304
diego_sandoval wrote: post #253

We've gotten to the point of peak absurdity where 5.9" is considered "ultra-compact". I'm in the market for a new phone right now, and it's baffling how ridiculously big most phones are right now. I only use mine for instant messaging and browsing Hacker News. 5" is more than enough for that.

I'm worried. My Pixel 4 will stop receiving updates later this year but the Pixel 6 is huge and the Pixel 7 looks huge too. Why are screens getting so big? So they can shove more ads?

Pixel 6a is 8mm taller and 2mm wider than the Pixel 4. I held out for it until my 3a (which was smaller than the 4) was barely functional anymore.

Zenfone 9 is 2mm taller and 1mm narrower.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by Xeoncross »

2OEH8eoCRo0 wrote: post #304
diego_sandoval wrote: post #253

We've gotten to the point of peak absurdity where 5.9" is considered "ultra-compact". I'm in the market for a new phone right now, and it's baffling how ridiculously big most phones are right now. I only use mine for instant messaging and browsing Hacker News. 5" is more than enough for that.

I'm worried. My Pixel 4 will stop receiving updates later this year but the Pixel 6 is huge and the Pixel 7 looks huge too. Why are screens getting so big? So they can shove more ads?

Install calyxos.org on your phone and give it new life.
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