Hello everyone,
I’m not going to lie, the Google Pixel 9 Pro looks amazing with its outstanding camera, but…
I just can’t get used to the UI. It’s so plain and empty, offering just the ‘basic’ Android experience.
In contrast, One UI provides a ton of features like the edge panel and more.
If anyone has switched to a Pixel, could you share your experiences?
I also really like One UI. I was using a Pixel 5 before, and One UI offers more customization. I also prefer some of the Samsung apps over their Google counterparts.
I went the other way, from Pixel to One UI. While Pixel’s UI is more fluid and smooth (much more so than One UI), I prefer One UI for its customization options and greater control, which I enjoy.
All widgets can be customized, including a slider for transparency from 0-100%. The One Hand Operation app is very useful, and there are also edge panels.
Anyone can buy a Pixel online, but Samsung makes it almost impossible for everyone to use Good Lock.
This is from someone who uses both a Pixel and a Samsung device daily outside of the first world.
I switched back to Pixel because I disliked One UI. While it offers a lot of customization, I never found any settings that were useful for me.
I have both the S24U and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, planning to switch completely to the Pixel ecosystem.
But after using the Pixel, I found it too behind One UI. I kept finding features missing on the Pixel and had to find workarounds.
For example, the Pixel doesn’t even have a native double-tap to turn off the screen.
I was disappointed with the Pixel’s camera. The edge detection isn’t great, and there’s sometimes a reddish tint. I actually preferred Samsung’s image processing. I expected the Pixel to outshine the S24U, but that wasn’t the case.
Charging on the Pixel uses a different standard for fast charging. It matches the S24U’s speed at 30 minutes but takes about 12 minutes longer to fully charge.
It felt like a downgrade. I’m returning the Pixel tomorrow.
The “clean” Pixel UI has very few features, and the screen calling feature seems gimmicky—people often hang up before it connects.
As someone who switched from a Pixel 6 Pro to the S24U, I’m really happy with the change. One UI offers plenty of useful features.
However, I find the cameras disappointing for a €1400 phone. It struggles with basic pictures in good lighting and has trouble with moving subjects. While video recording was great one day, the next day it looked grainy in different conditions.
Yes, Samsung cameras can be excellent, but they’re often inconsistent. On the other hand, Pixel cameras consistently perform well and produce great results every time.
I am using Pixel 6 Pro and people boast about pixel camera but they don’t even have Pro camera mode.
Having used both One UI and Pixel UI, I appreciate One UI’s extensive features and customization, though it can feel less smooth and has some clunky apps. Pixel UI, while simpler and less feature-rich, excels in ease of use, integration with Google services, and responsive design. It’s not perfect and sometimes buggy, but it works well for me.