06-21-2026, 09:42 AM
What are you carrying and are you happy with it? What would you switch to if you were buying today?
I'm on a Pixel 8 Pro. What keeps me here:
What I'd consider next time: a mid-range Pixel or a refurbished flagship. The premium phone market has hit diminishing returns hard - there's not much difference in day-to-day use between a $500 and $1200 phone anymore.
What are you on?
I'm on a Pixel 8 Pro. What keeps me here:
- Guaranteed software updates for 7 years
- GrapheneOS compatibility (running stock right now but good to have the option)
- Best Android camera software currently available
- Tensor chip is average for benchmarks but the on-device AI stuff is actually useful
What I'd consider next time: a mid-range Pixel or a refurbished flagship. The premium phone market has hit diminishing returns hard - there's not much difference in day-to-day use between a $500 and $1200 phone anymore.
What are you on?