Obviously, the S7 features Samsung's TouchWiz, a customized version
of stock Android that's supposed to make the OS a bit more user - friendly and easy to use.
That icon, and that manner of seeing a list of all installed apps, has been a staple
of stock Android almost from the very beginning.
Lenovo's latest attempt at growing closer to mainstream consumers with own - brand smartphones sees the Vibe UI skin nixed in favor
of stock Android.
The apps are laid out in a horizontal swiping view, allowing you to see only a couple of apps at the same time, and swiping back and forth to switch between apps is a lot slower in comparison to something like the card stack layout
of stock Android.
Oukitel goes more for the balanced approach of leaving most
of the stock Android look, all while adding in a few key extras to the experience.
Think of it as a slightly speedier version
of stock Android's Trusted Face solution.
A respectable - sounding 13MP front - facing snapper handles selfies in low light and dark environments, flash and all, with the «fluidity
of stock Android» obviously intended at managing the «killer experience» department.
As you'd expect, the list is made mostly
of the stock Android phones like the Moto X, Nexus 6 and Moto G. And since Android 6.0 includes features very similar to Moto Assist and Moto Migrate, the company has stated it will be removing those software features from any handset running Marshmallow...
This means that it will not have any skins or other customizations on top
of the stock Android OS, which should appeal more to Android purists.
The Camera app offers some goodies on top
of the stock Android version, such as the fun Multi Exposure mode to let you layer and blend two pictures together.
If you're a fan
of stock Android, this isn't the phone for you.
The camera app is a simple remix
of the stock Android (that is, before the new Google Camera came about) that's overall easier to get around and manage.
There is a customized Android skin on Obi SF1, but it still reminisce the looks
of Stock Android.
A new feature is the manual exposure being brought back to the camera
of stock Android.
Android devices are known to have slow updates due to manufacturers and carriers taking time to add their own user interfaces on top
of stock Android before pushing updates out to users.
The device has been praised for its premium build, unique design and the use
of stock Android software.
This is the company's custom skin on top
of the stock Android.
Your standard «on top
of stock Android» apps and tweaks — Both phones came with a bunch of garbage apps, games, and widgets that I couldn't uninstall (would require root access to get rid of them).
The OnePlus 2 is running Oxygen OS, based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, and this version retains a lot
of stock Android and Material Design elements, which is a pleasant surprise when compared to what is usually seen from other Chinese OEMs.
Both devices are powered by the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but HTC 10 has a Sense 8 UI that runs on top
of the stock Android OS, unlike the Nexus 6P which runs the stock experience.
We also appreciate the extra security features that Meizu has added on top
of stock Android.
Just as the Nexus line is heralded by many as the epitome
of stock Android, many hope that Oppo's latest flagship handset will emerge as the bastion for Cyanogen Inc «s popular and custom Android firmware.
Emotion UI has been improved over the years, but it still lacks the polish
of stock Android and HTC's Sense overlay.
The Mi A1 reboots Google's Android One program, which was at first created for budget original equipment managers (OEMs), so that they could give a great experience to users with the help
of stock Android.
Samsung changes just about every aspect
of the stock Android visual experience.
HTC's grid - based task - switching menu has been culled in favor
of stock Android's card deck layout.
Android Go is, essentially, a lighter version
of stock Android, with special «Go» apps that Google made.
Samsung has integrated Android 5.0 Lollipop's «Material Design» into TouchWiz and hasn't changed much
of stock Android 5.0's functionality in terms of features and UI.
They even ran what amounted to an approximation
of stock Android.
The company has confirmed that it is abandoning its Vibe Pure UI skin in favor
of stock Android, with the upcoming K8 Note the first phone to ship with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
The Nexus Player uses a specialized operating system known as Android TV on top
of stock Android 5.0 lollipop.
Mi A1 is our choice in software because
of stock android.
Google could soon support battery level indicators for connected Bluetooth devices on future versions
of stock Android.
The simply - named General Mobile 4G isn't the most attractive device going around, but with decent hardware under the hood and all the benefits
of stock Android, it should be fine for the majority of users.
Fans
of stock Android won't be pleased.
There's also a software component to Android One, and it's the same sort
of stock Android experience we've come to expect from Nexus and GPe devices.
The Honor 8 Pro runs Huawei's EMUI skin on top
of stock Android which brings in a lot of new features, however, the user interface is little different.
If you're coming to this build from Android 7.1.1 Nougat, however, well, there's plenty to look forward to, including a ton
of stock Android Oreo features, like the Picture - in - Picture mode, changes in the quick toggles section, new notification shade features, and so on.
Sony's approach — turning off data when the screen is off, but providing a whitelist for certain essential apps — avoids the pitfalls
of stock Android and works very well.
The OnePlus 2 runs Oxygen OS, which is a minor modification
of stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
The signature quick settings
of the stock Android Lollipop is not used on the device.
It is expected that the company will add its own software on top
of the stock Android, and it's almost certain we're looking at ZenUI here.
The company's EMUI interface will run on top
of the stock Android OS.
At this event, Google and Pichai's team religiously talked about the advantages
of stock Android and regular updates.
However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Lenovo ZUK Z1 come with customized UIs, however, the Cyanogen OS that runs on top
of the stock Android OS on the latter offers far much more customization options than what you get with the MIUI 7 available on the Redmi Note 3.
Very smooth software and great camera but im not a big fan
of stock android.
Hang around any part of the internet that talks about smartphones long enough, and you'll see people arguing the merits
of Stock Android.
Those that like the look
of stock Android will be left pretty well catered for, although Acer has thrown in some of its traditional green colouring.
The experience might be somewhat better on Mi A1 because
of Stock Android and clean UI.
What's more, the presence
of stock Android on an HTC One would likely rule out software tricks like Beats Audio.