March 10, 2023

Pixel Experience vs ArrowOS

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PixelPlusUI

PixelPlusUI

From what I can tell, PixelPlusUI seems to be an alternative to both Pixel Experience and ArrowOS. It provides extra features not available in ArrowOS, such as status bar network traffic [7] , and has a good balance between performance and battery life [5] . People say that it is pretty good [7] , and it may be a good fit for those who want more customization options than Pixel Experience but still want a stock-like experience [5] .
Pixel Experience

Pixel Experience

From what I've read [1] [3] [5] [7] , Pixel Experience seems to provide the stock Android experience that many people are looking for. Compared to ArrowOS, it may not have as many customisation options [3] , but it is clean and stable [1] with little to no bugs [3] . It also has some extra features such as status bar network traffic not found in ArrowOS [7] . On the other hand, some people report that Pixel Experience may have more battery drain issues than ArrowOS [2] [5] and that fast charging might not work with MIUI itself [5] .
ArrowOS

ArrowOS

From my research, it seems that ArrowOS is a better option than Pixel Experience for those who want to upgrade to Android 12. People say that it provides good battery backup and performance [2] [3] , is more stable than Pixel Experience [3] , is close to stock with big community support [7] , and supports fast charging [5] . Additionally, its Smart Charging feature can stop charging at set limits [7] , and its unlimited backup for photos in gphotos is a great feature [7] .
MIUI 12.5

MIUI 12.5

I think MIUI 12.5 is a good option for those looking to upgrade to Android 12, as people say it has good performance and no battery drain issues [2] . It also has some customization options which could be attractive to some users [5] , although it may need to be debloated [2] . Additionally, people seem to get around 8-10 hours of Screen On Time (SOT) with normal use and 6-8 hours for heavy usage such as gaming PUBG [6] . However, it does not have the same level of battery life or fast charging support as ArrowOS [8] , nor does it have the same level of granular control over customization like ArrowOS does [5] .
XPerience Project

XPerience Project

XPerience Project seems to be a good alternative for those looking for a balance between the features of Pixel Experience and ArrowOS. It provides extra features, such as status bar network traffic, that are not found in ArrowOS [5] , while still providing a stock-like experience [5] . It is also reportedly more stable than Pixel Experience [5] and offers monthly updates [5] . People say that it has good battery backup and performance [5] , although battery life may be affected when switching from Pixel Experience to another ROM [4] .
All answers

All answers

  • Pixel Experience
  • ArrowOS
  • MIUI 12.5
  • PixelPlusUI
  • XPerience Project
  • AICP
  • Bliss
  • Lineage.

    • Android Version

    When it comes to Android version, Pixel Experience is based on Android 13.0 [10] , while ArrowOS does not provide any information about its Android version [10] .

    Performance and Stability

    Pixel Experience provides a smooth and stable experience [1] and offers better performance [3] , while ArrowOS has better optimization for Snapdragon devices [4] and is more stable than Pixel Experience [3] .

    Battery Life and Backup

    Pixel Experience may cause some battery drain issues [2] , while ArrowOS provides good battery backup with an SOT of 8-10 hours in 90hz [4] and no battery drain issues [2] .

    Customizability

    Pixel Experience offers little to no customization options [1] , while ArrowOS provides more granular control over customisation [5] [6] [7] .

    Camera App Support

    Pixel Experience has more features in Google apps than MIUI [9] , while ArrowOS supports good camera app support as well as unlimited backup for photos in gphotos [4] .

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    Research

    Source: "What do you prefer MIUI or Pixel Experience? An..." (from reddit, r/Xiaomi)

    • Pixel Experience
      • Pros: no bloatware, open source, faster-ish and customizable
      • Cons: none mentioned
    • MIUI
      • Pros: customization options, always-on display, themes
      • Cons: possible privacy concerns, bloatware, buggy 12.5 builds
    • ArrowOS
      • Pros: 8+ hours of SOT, good battery backup
      • Cons: none mentioned
    • EvolutionX
      • Pros: smooth, good battery backup, monthly updates
      • Cons: none mentioned

    Source: "Why is it better to use a Pixel Experience ROM ..." (from reddit, r/Xiaomi)

    • Pixel Experience ROM:
      • Has better battery life and less bloatware and bugs than MIUI
      • Provides a more stock (Pure) Android experience
      • Has more features in Google Android apps than MIUI
      • Offers better performance and stability
    • ArrowOS:
      • Has better battery life and less bloatware and bugs than MIUI
      • Provides a more stock Android experience
      • Offers better performance and stability
      • Has good camera app support
      • Supports fast charging

    Source: "[ROM][13.0][OFFICIAL] Pixel Experience [AOSP] [..." (from web, forum.xda-developers.com)

    • Pixel Experience
      • Based on Android 13.0
      • Includes Google apps, Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
      • Features: WiFi, Wifi Display, RIL, Mobile data, GPS, Camera, Flashlight, Camcorder, Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader, IR, Lights, Sound / vibration, Audio, Android Auto, Selinux Enforced, Encryption
      • Version: 2022-11-12
      • ROM OS Version: Android 13
      • ROM Kernel: Linux 4.9.333
      • Based on: AOSP
    • ArrowOS
      • No information given in the source text

    Source: "Anyone using pixel experience android 12 or arr..." (from reddit, r/PocoPhones)

    • Pixel Experience
      • System is very stable and smooth, and performance is almost the same as android 11
      • The only 2 bugs were one wich I couldn’t take a screenshot and the other was Bluetooth made the UI soy working.
      • Maybe you could experience a bit less battery life, but not a very noticeable change.
    • ArrowOS
      • Stable alpha. Had one crash from Twitter.
      • Performance is better (optimised for Snapdragon devices) battery life is better.
      • Need to do a clean flash for updating to Android 12.

    Source: "Arrow os vs pixel experience non-plus (both and..." (from reddit, r/androidroot)

    • ArrowOS
      • Close to stock
      • Big community
    • Pixel Experience (non-plus)
      • Extra features (like status bar network traffic, etc) not found in ArrowOS
    • AICP (Android Ice Cold Project)
      • Full of many features
      • Buggy
    • Bliss
      • Pretty good
    • Lineage
      • Good
      • Unstable weekly builds
    • Link to a list of other ROMs: https://gearjail.neocities.org/pda-os.html

    💭  Looking into

    What are the best features of Android 12?

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    What are the best ROMs for Android 12?

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    What are the user reviews for MIUI 12.5?

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    What are the technical specs of Arrow OS?

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    What are the pros and cons of Pixel Experience compared to other ROMs for Android 12?

    Source: "Arrow vs Pixel" (from reddit, r/PocoPhones)

    • ArrowOS
      • Stable and light, but lacks of customization
      • Smart charging i.e. stop charging at set limit ex- 80%
      • Super minimal and offers a vanilla (no-gapps) build
      • Good battery life with 11 hours SOT in 90hz
      • Unlimited backup for photos in gphotos
      • Issues with Netflix glitching
    • Pixel Experience
      • Better for some users
      • Fast charging may not work on MIUI itself
      • Dynamic partitions may be affected when switching from PE to another ROM
      • Not officially available for this device yet
      • Alternatives available such as PixelPlusUI or XPerience Project

    Source: "Pixel Experience vs arrow os (both android 12)" (from reddit, r/PocoPhones)

    • Pixel Experience
      • Feels better and faster compared to MIUI
      • Camera app is not great, so users may need to install Google Camera
    • Arrow OS
      • Faster device performance
      • May be a better choice for those who want to upgrade to Android 12

    Source: "Pixel experience or Arrow OS?" (from reddit, r/PocoPhones)

    • Pixel Experience
      • It is clean, stable, little to no bugs.
      • Has less customizability.
      • Might have some hiccups while multi tasking and heating issues.
    • Arrow OS
      • It is more stable than Pixel Experience.
      • Has more customizability.
      • Better battery life.
      • Flawless performance.

    Source: "Question - Arrow OS or Pixel Experience A12 | X..." (from web, forum.xda-developers.com)

    • Pixel Experience
      • If you need granular control over customisation go with arrow os, if you want stock like experience go with pixel experience.
      • Both are fast and stable roms with great fluidity.
      • Personally I use pixel experience because i love stock android feel.
    • Arrow OS
      • If you need granular control over customisation go with arrow os, if you want stock like experience go with pixel experience.
      • Both are fast and stable roms with great fluidity.

    Source: "Arrow os vs Pixel Experience os" (from reddit, r/PocoPhones)

    • Arrow OS
      • It provides good battery backup and performance
      • It does not cause battery drain issues
    • Pixel Experience
      • Drains a lot of battery compared to Arrow OS
    • MIUI 12.5
      • Good performance, but needs to be debloated
      • Screen on time (SOT) is 8-10 hours for normal use and 6-8 hours for heavy usage (gaming PUBG)

    💭  Looking into

    Which is the better ROM: Pixel Experience or ArrowOS?