<![CDATA[Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung]]>For ages now, I’ve been highly suspicious of the frankly awful battery life on my OnePlus Pro 9 device. Over time, the battery life has become hugely problematic, and on average, I get around half a day of usage before I need to charge it again. Yes, I’m a power user, but I don’t use this device for video streaming or games, so it’s not as though I’m asking the earth in terms of reliability and performance.

As my contact is coming up for renewal, I started looking at the OnePlus Pro 11 - with it’s outrageous price tag, I decided to look elsewhere, and am currently waiting for a Samsung S23 Plus to be delivered (hopefully tomorrow).

It seems that this has been an issue since it was identified in 2021 - OnePlus evidently deliberately “throttles” the performance of apps such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Discord - in fact, most of them in order to “improve” battery life on the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro phones 😠

There are two articles I came across that discuss the same topic.

https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-exaplains-oneplus-9-cpu-throttling

https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/8/22568107/oneplus-9-pro-battery-life-app-throttling-benchmarks

Having to discover this after you buy a supposedly “premium” handset is bad enough, but OnePlus themselves kept this quiet and told nobody. To my mind, this is totally unacceptable behaviour, and it means I will not use this brand going forward. The last time I had a Samsung, it was my trusty S2 which literally kept going until it finally gave up with hardware failure meaning it wouldn’t boot anymore. I could have re-flashed the ROM, but consigned it to the bin with full military honours 🙂

And so, here I am again back on the Samsung trail. Sorry OnePlus, but this is a bridge too far in my view. I faithfully used your models throughout the years, and my all-time favourite was easily the OnePlus 6T - a fantastic device. I only upgraded “because I could” and I’m sorry I did now.

Here’s to a (hopefully) happy ever after with Samsung.

]]>https://sudonix.org/topic/578/goodbye-oneplus-hello-samsungRSS for NodeMon, 07 Sep 2026 12:10:54 GMTFri, 29 Sep 2023 16:32:24 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:04:14 GMT]]>@phenomlab yeah and that makes sense. I wish I would have noticed it before i wiped the old phone and packaged it up to send back. Then I could have tried a different method for transferring the data. Oh well, ya live and ya learn I guess 🙂

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10072https://sudonix.org/post/10072Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:04:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:06:36 GMT]]>@Madchatthew it’s the only explanation I have aside from configuration.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10067https://sudonix.org/post/10067Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:06:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:38:28 GMT]]>@phenomlab that is possible but I never specifically told it to be encyrpted, but maybe through the apps themselves? I thought it was really weird that it didn’t copy the entirety of the apps over.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10065https://sudonix.org/post/10065Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:38:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:10:17 GMT]]>@Madchatthew crazy it doesn’t work as it should. I see no real reason as to why it didn’t copy over unless the storage was perhaps encrypted?

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10063https://sudonix.org/post/10063Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:10:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:54:57 GMT]]>@phenomlab I used the cable to connect the two phones and used smart switch to do the transfer

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10060https://sudonix.org/post/10060Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:54:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:19:01 GMT]]>@Madchatthew what did you use to transfer?

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10057https://sudonix.org/post/10057Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:19:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:30:44 GMT]]>@phenomlab Yeah I agree. Then I went to go play it and all the progress is gone. Not sure why all of that data wouldn’t have transferred over. I told it to transfer all as well. So a little deceiving there, cause it actually doesn’t do all. I was quite disappointed.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10050https://sudonix.org/post/10050Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:30:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:19 GMT]]>@Madchatthew Good summary. Pity about the game though. You’d have thought they would have copied over.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10048https://sudonix.org/post/10048Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:07:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:30:46 GMT]]>So the new phones arrived yesterday. I got them setup which was a breeze. I was actually impressed. The only thing that pissed me off about it was that after the transfer from the old phone to the new phone, is that all of the saved data from the games I play wasn’t transferred over. Some of them have cloud storage built into the game, but a couple of the games I play don’t have that and I was really far into the game. Well, that data did not copy over and wouldn’t. So I guess I am done playing those games, because I’m not starting over. So that was the only thing that didn’t work.

Otherwise the phone seems to be working great. It doesn’t have the rounded edges like the old one, which I actually like better. It isn’t quite as tall as the old one, but it seems like there is more screen area. It runs very smooth as well and fast. I haven’t gotten into the AI part of it yet, so once I start playing with that and seeing what it’s capabilities are and if it is actually helpful, I will let you know.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10046https://sudonix.org/post/10046Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:30:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:03:04 GMT]]>@phenomlab LOL you have a good point there, so here ya go hahah! Oh and I guess I liked, Feb 6 is estimated to ship.

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]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10024https://sudonix.org/post/10024Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:03:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:51:51 GMT]]>@Madchatthew Pictures, or it didn’t happen 🙂

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10023https://sudonix.org/post/10023Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:51:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:45:06 GMT]]>@phenomlab Nice! I am excited to get it. It is supposed to ship on Feb 7

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10018https://sudonix.org/post/10018Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:30:48 GMT]]>@Madchatthew No shaming from me sir. I too am a Samsung fan.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10017https://sudonix.org/post/10017Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:22:52 GMT]]>@phenomlab Yeah the new phone isn’t cheap. My phone was a S23 Ultra and it isn’t costing me anything to trade up so it is free for me. My wife has an S22 Ultra so it costs a little bit for her, but they are still giving a $1000 credit for it. We could have just kept them until end of life and then went with the nothing phone or something similiar. What can I say, I am a sucker for Samsung Galaxy phones. Let the shaming being hahaha

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10015https://sudonix.org/post/10015Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:22:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:03:13 GMT]]>@Madchatthew I got something similar from Vodafone. As tempting as the early upgrade is, it’s also VERY expensive. I will abstain.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10013https://sudonix.org/post/10013Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:03:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:58:23 GMT]]>So I caved on the Samsung deal. At least for this one and I will now be planning on probably going with the Nothing phone once these new ones will be end of life. I am hoping they will last at least 5 years or longer.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10012https://sudonix.org/post/10012Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:58:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:34:33 GMT]]>Now AT&T (our current provider) is offering a free S25 Ultra with trade in. I don’t think I can refuse this offer. Doh, I am weak weak weak! It’s like putting beer in front of Homer Simpson.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10009https://sudonix.org/post/10009Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:34:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:22:31 GMT]]>@Panda we use o2 at work, but for my personal phone, I’m with Vodafone.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10001https://sudonix.org/post/10001Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:22:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:55:36 GMT]]>@phenomlab o2 bills seem (for one reason or another) to be high. If they stopped the inclusive roaming many wouldn’t stay with them.

If I may ask, which is your preferred operator?
EE were ok but since Xmas they had a change in their roaming add ons, and now its £2.50 a day!
That change came in with short notice. Its no good if you travel out of UK a lot!

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/10000https://sudonix.org/post/10000Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:55:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:32:21 GMT]]>@Panda yes, that’s true. They are the only network to avoid the roaming fees, but i can’t see how they will keep it that way forever.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/9999https://sudonix.org/post/9999Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:32:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:07:17 GMT]]>@phenomlab Ahh!!
So the watch and eSim for it, were from o2. If I can get proof that the watch wont work on their network it might help.

I like o2 because European roaming is free, but they are frustrating to contact for Customer service

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/9998https://sudonix.org/post/9998Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:07:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:03:46 GMT]]>@Panda yes, I have to use a Samsung account myself - not that I mind so much because I have other tech from Samsung under warranty, so it’s needs must.

I know In the UK you need to be on the EE or Vodafone mobile network to use the 4G connectivity?

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/9997https://sudonix.org/post/9997Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:03:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:20:27 GMT]]>@phenomlab Next time you see one of your contacts with a Galaxy watch, ask them if it works on cellular network …
I will be amazed if any say yes. Of course they work when the phone is near over Bluetooth, but then for that functionality could get a much cheaper device, and not need an airtime contract.

One further thing, I have a google account of course, but didnt want a Samsung account. They make it for some addons you must set one up and log in, and it can be annoying!

Do you have a Samsung account, and does that bother you?

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/9996https://sudonix.org/post/9996Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:20:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Goodbye OnePlus, hello Samsung on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:10:37 GMT]]>@Panda ouch. They both sound like horrible experiences, and I’ve never gone in for the flip technology because of how fragile they look. However, I know several people in the UK with galaxy watches and they’ve not experienced this.

]]>https://sudonix.org/post/9995https://sudonix.org/post/9995Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:10:37 GMT