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Question

Need help! Fast! What phone to buy

Aug 22, 2018 8:08AM PDT

I need a new phone fast because the one i'm using is almost broken. I'm confused what to buy between Google Pixel XL 4/32 or LG G6 4/32.
My needs:
Good camera(low light)
Decent front camera
Performance
Battery life and fast charge
Good audio output
Good screen panel/ppi
Software/security update

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Clarification Request
More information needed
Aug 22, 2018 8:52AM PDT

What is your budget ? Do you have a brand or OS preference ? Which cellular carrier ? Where do you live ? Do you need an unlocked phone ? What version of the OS are you wanting to have installed on the phone ?

Too many additional factors needed to be specified, the more detailed the better. Please be more specific in your needs/wants.

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more infos
Aug 22, 2018 5:41PM PDT

my budget is around $200, I found a great deal here, Pixel XL is about $190 and LG G6 is about $195
I don't have any brand preference
I like Android better than IOS
I live in Indonesia and I wouldn't want my phone with Verizon, T-Mobile or another cellular carrier logo on it
I need an unlocked phone
I want a minimum oreo version of android and can be upgraded to pie

Post was last edited on August 22, 2018 7:41 PM PDT

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Huawei Honor 7X is currently at your budget
Aug 29, 2018 12:53AM PDT

Huawei Honor 7X is currently at your budget, I know it launched last year but this quite newer than Pixel XL and G6. Awesome design and build quality considering its price.

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I bought the lg g6 last week
Sep 4, 2018 4:35AM PDT

I didn't get any notification last week and decided to buy the g6. I am not dissapointed and I love this phone, the wide angle helps me more than my expectation, although the low light isn't as good as pixel xl. The specs is enough for my daily use and battery is more than enough for 1 day use if i'm not using it heavily. Overall i think this is a great phone.

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Answer
Google Pixel XL 4/32 Is the Best Fit
Sep 3, 2018 3:07AM PDT

When you are looking for a good camera, battery life, performance, etc. Google Pixel XL is definitely a right choice. With 12.3 MP (rear), 8 MP (front), battery endurance 78 hours (approx), Android 7.1 (upgradable to 9.0), it is a must buy phone. This perfect set of features is surely not present within LG G6.

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LG is my bet
Sep 3, 2018 6:28PM PDT

Based on my experience, I prefer LG because of its aesthetics and durability.

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sony
Sep 4, 2018 5:01AM PDT

May be sony will help with your needs.