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Eazy3006 t1_j1su579 wrote

Very similar situation. I used nexus/pixel for a long time. Switched to iPhone with an 11 pro.

After 3 years on IOS and now with a 13 pro max, I wanted to go back to Android so I bought a Pixel 7 pro on Black Friday. There are many feature that I love. Like a decent keyboard, notifications that work ( we disagree on this one ) better stock apps like calculator, clock app … and much better still pictures.

But the experience is very stuttery. I feel like everything comes with a few stutters. I actually was surprised a couple times to see the "swiping home" animation stutter. It really is not a smooth experience imo.

Honestly at this point, I’ll settle for a decent keyboard, decent notifications and a universal back button. If Apple could deliver on that ( they won’t ) I’d never switch again.

But anyways, the 7 pro isn’t it. It’s most likely going back to google in the next 2 weeks.

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apetanitis OP t1_j1svaw8 wrote

The 7 Pro really is a nice phone but once you get used to certain things, the little things, the intangibles, it’s really hard to go back. I do wish Apple keyboard was better, that pixel keyboard is so good. I like the pixel media player too I think that’s cool.

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Modokon t1_j1uvdgs wrote

If you like Pixel KB, is Gboard not a good kb option for you?

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apetanitis OP t1_j1wkljj wrote

Have you tried Gboard for iPhone? It’s not very good. The pixel typing experience was really good

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liteworks t1_j1swvuv wrote

I agree with everything you said. Reluctant iPhone user dying for universal back and improved notifications OR an android that actually nails everything.

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apetanitis OP t1_j1t0139 wrote

I still maintain that iPhone notifications are better. I actually see and read each one that comes in because they are all stored neatly in the Notification Center. And I like the way they look better too. I do wish there was more customization though for individual apps and such

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