Pure Android means you're first in line for updates and the chance to run Android as it was intended but that's not the biggest draw with the 2016 Pixel XL.
The apps are all functional and being
pure Android means quicker rollout of updates.
It has some good specifications for a mass - market device — like IPX7 water resistance and durable construction; a competent 13MP f / 2.0 camera; five Australian LTE bands; different colour back covers; and runs
pure Android meaning it can be updated by Google directly.
Not exact matches
That
means that the version of
Android running on the Axon 7 looks and feels mostly like the
pure, raw
Android operating system.
Verizon may have the exclusive to customize / re-brand the phone as a Droid Prime, but that doesn't necessarily
mean the
pure Android Nexus version won't be available, or launched first, on another carrier.
On the hardware front, things dip a little low but it runs
pure Android software
meaning no bloatware, which for some will be a real selling point.
An AOSP build
means a firmware that is based on the
pure Android experience.
The Nexus brand, however, has always been associated with the
purest form of the
Android operating system Google has to offer,
meaning that it's likely going to be a better experience.
GamerROM is therefore based on
pure Android 5.1 Lollipop OS which
means that the firmware isn't pre installed with carrier apps, or restrictions and also TouchWiz UI isn't featured on the Lollipop platform.
As mentioned, this
Android 5.1 ROM represents an AOSP release, which
means that you can now experience an update based on
pure Lollipop built.
As the Nexus are Google's
means of showcasing a «
pure Android» build of its latest operating system updates, @evleaks» prediction would seem to indicate that
Android 4.4 KitKat will debut at the same time.
An AOSP build
means a firmware that is based on the
pure Android experience.
For the Moto X, that
meant an OS build almost identical to the
pure Android that Google's own Nexus devices were running, with just the changes Motorola needed to put always - listening Google Now on the lockscreen.
Like the Nexus line before it, the Pixel series aims to offer a
pure Android experience, which
means the Pixel XL offers a more refined interface than the LG G6.
A strong partnership with Google
means these phones run a
pure version of
Android straight from Google and it also gets version and security updates much faster than any other manufacturer.
Unsurprisingly, the new Moto G features a near -
pure Android experience,
meaning you'll have access to the Google Now launcher, with just a couple Motorola - specific apps thrown into the mix.
On the other hand, if Pixel 2 sales sag, it could
mean more
Android fans are switching to other phones in the extremely important holiday season — and away from Google's «
pure» vision of
Android.
The Nexus 6 is a very big phone that delivers a
pure Android experience,
meaning that Motorola has been forbidden from making tweaks to the user interface or underlying software.
Enthusiastic users always seem to want a device with «
pure»
Android,
meaning an
Android build that's free of vendor customizations and carrier bloatware.
The Nokia phones will get monthly security updates and HMD Global was quick to emphasis that
pure Android will
mean a clutter - free UI for the users.
It used to be one of the main selling points of the Nexus line was that it was «stock
Android,» which really just
means «
Pure Google,» which really just
means «basic launcher and UX with out a lot of really bad manufacturer customizations.»
The firmware is based on AOSP and comes with a
pure Lollipop experience, which
means that you can now get rid of TouchWiz and experience the default
Android 5.1 UI.
GamerROM is therefore based on
pure Android 5.1 Lollipop OS which
means that the firmware isn't pre installed with carrier apps, or restrictions and also TouchWiz UI isn't featured on the Lollipop platform.
Unlike Nokia's previous attempts to make an
Android phone, the Nokia 6 runs a
pure version of the mobile operating system, which
means that updates should arrive more quickly.
One great change that Lenovo brings with the K8 Note is stock
Android 7.1 experience, which
means that there is no proprietary UI flowing on top of the original
Android system — just
pure Android 7.1 Nougat.
Stripping away the customisations of HTC Sense
means you get the
pure Android experience of
Android 4.2.2 as found on the Nexus 4.
Keep in mind Google's Nexus brand is a line of devices - phones, set - top boxes, etc - that are
meant to showcase
pure Android.
This
means that in addition to its sleek design, 5.2 - inch 1080p screen, powerful dual - lens camera, and juicy 3,000 mAh battery, the
Android One Moto X4 will run on
pure Android and receive timely updates all the while connecting to the best LTE networks throughout the world thanks to Fi.
The main selling point of the Mi A1 is that its an
Android One device,
meaning pure Android with the only exception being MIUI's camera app to better take advantage of the dual camera system on the Mi A1.
It
means you'll get bloatware on top of
pure Android but the experiences are likely to be similar to that of the P10 and P10 Plus with a few additional tweaks, such as PC docking with a cable for example.
A glance at the shiny blue rear of the Life we have in for review - known as Acrylic Liquid Surface in marketing speak - also reveals another first for HTC: this is an
Android One phone,
meaning it has
pure Google
Android software beneath that HTC - made exterior (think Google Nexus for the modern age; other manufacturers will also be making their own
Android One phones).
This
Android One software system
means it's a «
pure Android experience.»
Also, CM11 will bring a custom version of KitKat which
means that you won't enjoy the
pure Android UI as the ROM is featuring its own looks, themes and so on.
On the hardware front, things dip a little low but it runs
pure Android software
meaning no bloatware, which for some will be a real selling point.
We've extend this further and say that Google's
pure Android software
means that the Pixel 2 XL often runs smoother over long periods than some Samsung devices.
That
means that its phones are
pure Android with no added apps, no additional services and no bloatware.
Google's Nexus smartphones have always run on
pure Android,
meaning that it doesn't have additional software running on top of it like the ones found on other manufacturers — say Samsung's TouchWiz for its Galaxy line.
The Nexus 6 is more «refined» looking and runs
pure Android, which
means it also receives the fastest upgrades when a new version of the software comes out.
This
means the
pure Android smartphones will now see the video call option beside their contacts messages.