Just trying to get some conversation here in this community and also genuinely interested on your opinions!

  • HourglassHayden@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Best thing about the pixel is it lets you sideload your own operating system from Grapheneos, Lineageos, Calyx, etc.

    The only issues I have are unfortunately still common throughout the entire phone industry (No user-servicability or repairability, no SD card slot, no headphone jack)

  • Spzi@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I had quite a long list of requirements when searching for a new phone, such as:

    • high Android version supported
    • refurbished, to save money and resources
    • relatively small size (I was happy with 5’')
    • relatively light (150g can already drag some of my pants down)
    • fingerprint unlock
    • good battery

    GSMArena kept recommending Pixel, and when I narrowed down my search, Pixel 5 was the last phone standing. So far quite happy with it!

  • machinaeZER0@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I use a pixel 4a (upgraded from a 3a when support ended) because it was one of the smallest android phones and it still had a headphone jack. Been eyeing the zenfones lately for the same reasons, but I would honestly stick with the pixel A series (or even upgrade to a “normal” pixel) if they went back to smaller options. Glad to see the zenfone 10 will have longer software support, but more OS upgrades would have made it a no-brainer!

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      1 year ago

      I’m in the same boat. I love my Pixel 4a for the photos it can make, the size and headphone jack. Such a shame that the security updates are almost end of life. I’m eyeing the Zenphone 10 as a replacement for it’s size and camera. 4 years of security updates is reasonable.

    • WizzCaleeba@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      This is a feature I never knew I needed until I had it. I don’t think I’d ever be able to switch to a phone without it.