Ask Paul: December 1 (Premium)

Thanks to everyone who asked a question this week. There are definitely some great discussions to be had around these topics.
Moto X4
spacecamel asks:
What do you think of the Moto X4? Are you going to do a review?
I would like to, and I will ask. (I do have a Moto Z Force in for review, and haven't gotten to it yet. I'm behind on hardware reviews, as always.)

But based on what I've seen, the Moto X4's camera, which is only good, not great, leaves it out of the running for me. The price is amazing, and that should make it interesting to many. And it can be had with Project Fi compatibility, which makes it inherently interesting to me.

Ultimately, this falls into a value category I really like. I agree it deserves some attention.
Which flagship
Sarge asks:
I see a lot of Pixel 2 vs. OnePlus 5T comparisons, but I'm kind of interested where the Samsung Galaxy S8 (+) fits into the mix? Isn't it one of the main flagship units out now? I've seen some good discounts recently getting $350 or so off of them...
This is a topic I've been meaning to write about. Since I may still do so, let me give you the high-level answer here.

If you accept my contention that the modern smartphone is one with a 6-inch-ish 18:9-ish display, then the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+/Note8 sit at the top of this market: Unlike the other offerings, like Google Pixel 2 XL and OnePlus 5T, these phones provides incredible curved-edged displays that truly set them apart. On the downside, some may not like those kinds of displays for whatever reason, and some may not like Samsung's unique take on the Android UX. You could make an argument against Bixby and other Samsung-isms as well. But overall, I'd argue that they are at the top, for most people, regardless.

The Pixel 2 XL and OnePlus 5T are on the next rung down: They both offer that 6-inch/18:9 display, but with non-curved edges. They both offer clean Android experiences, which is a plus. The Pixel 2 XL works with Project Fi, which is a plus in my book, and it has an excellent camera. (The Samsungs do as well.) As for OnePlus 5T, I find the design to be superior to the Pixel 2 XL, but the camera, while very good, is not up to the quality level of the others. That said, at $500-$560, the OnePlus 5T is an unrivaled value. It's just a tremendous device.

Which to choose? That depends on your personal needs and wants. I know that sounds like a cop-out, but I chose the Pixel 2 XL for reasons that matter to me, and I won't recommend it to others. And if this helps, my wife's parents are both due for an upgrade with their wireless carrier and asked for a recommendation: I recommended the Galaxy S8+ to both of them.
Password vaults
Belralph asks:
I don't recall you or Brad talking about password vaults. As a computer enthusiast who also works in the field it presents the whole personal/work login challenges. Add in the fact my wife is not very tech savvy and it gets even more complicated. Any thoughts on finding t...

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