The upgrades look pretty good for anyone on a 5 or older. Software features were tempting but my 6 Pro gets one more Android update next year so I can probably build off for another couple of years unless my battery craps out sooner.
Hope 7 years of updates becomes the industry standard.
The Pixel 5 was perfect imo. Small size and reasonable battery.
I recently replaced the battery and also flashed LineageOS. Just like new 😁
I replaced the battery on my 5 and it was just like new… still is… except it no longer gets security updates, which sucks otherwise it’s be my daily driver today.
That’s a really great start with the updates IMO, second only to Fairphone.
I’m personally a little bit skeptical, seeing how Google has a habit of inviting the grim reaper to dine with its products… but hopefully they follow through allowing Pixel owners to enjoy 7 years of OS and security upgrades 👌
They’ve been good on update promises, even going beyond a couple times
Last year the pixel 7 was $640 unlocked. My pixel 6 trade-in was $490. $100 difference to trade in, of course I did.
This year Pixel 8 is $699. And they are offering $340 for my pixel 7. . 😑
What’s happening with hardware replacements? I’d be shocked if batteries lasted seven years.
I saw something about partnering with iFixit. Is there gonna be a program where we can get a certified battery installed in four years time?
Google has been partnered with iFixit for many years now, they offer genuine screens, batteries, and cameras for replacement. There’s no official install service but having parts available through a retail outlet means you can go to anyone you want and they will be able to get a genuine part.
That’s good to know. Thanks!
If they can do it for the 8 they can do it for the 6 and 7 too.
Owned my current Pixel 4 since new, but I think it’s time I actually upgrade. Been waiting for the 8 for a while, and as long as I can throw GrapheneOS onto it, I’ll be happy to retire the 4. It’s been an awesome phone.
Yeah, that’s not going to be getting my money anytime soon. I’m still annoyed that my 6 pro overheats if I try to shoot more than around 3 picoseconds of video (with the video quality being one of the main reasons I bought it). Removing the case I have it in barely helps at all and neither has switching various encoding, etc.
Place your bets! What will be the Pixel 8’s glaring release flaw?
Still unable to call 911
How good will this phone be?
