Hi everyone,
Currently looking at either a Pixel 8 or a S23 as a replacement for my Zenfone 8 that is slowly becoming a hindrence due to (primarily) the battery. I would replace it, but as it costs a lot to do that here and I have needs for a non-compromised water protection DIY feels like a dangerous option.
So S23 vs Pixel 8, what would you guys recommend assuming I can get either for the same price?
I like the S23 hardware a bit better on paper, but as Pixel phones generally are very flashable my anti-Google sentiments might (ironically) push me there.
I would get a fairphone 5 for the hot-swappable battery etc if they weren’t so expensive for what you get, and as Im buying second hand reuse is better for the environment anyways.
Pixels have the best support for community ROMs.
And seven years of guaranteed Android updates.
Not really relevant for a person who wants to use community ROMs because of “anti-Google sentiments”.
Actually, it still is relevant because custom ROMs often incorporate driver and security updates to the base ROM.
I know Graphene recommends against the out-of-support Pixels for this reason.
If your stock OS doesnt ship updates it is very likely the custom OS will also not be able to ship them