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.

  • woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Not really relevant for a person who wants to use community ROMs because of “anti-Google sentiments”.

    • StryderNotavi@infosec.pubEnglish
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      8 months ago

      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.

      • Pantherina@feddit.deEnglish
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        8 months ago

        If your stock OS doesnt ship updates it is very likely the custom OS will also not be able to ship them