I'm thinking about maybe upgrading my phone. I have a Google Pixel 3, and it's fine, just the battery dies quicker. Also the back glass on it is smashed a bit. But I'm just wondering if I should upgrade either to the 6 or 7. Or am I just thinking I need the "newest best thing". But also Google has (stupidly imho) stopped support for the Google Pixel 3. So if I at least buy a 6 or 7 I've got a few more years of support.
how long have you had the 3? the model is 4 years old now, so IF you had it from new and its served you that long I'd be inclined to go the latest model you can get in the hopes of replicating the longevity. With that said the Pixel A is usually just as gooder phone, if not better than the OG.
Personally though, I'm apple after the whole "Android letting Facebook steal my wifes fertility data" fiasco.
Its nice tbh. I didnt realize how many weird little problems I explained away as "Oh thats just Android". It never bothered be when I was on a galaxy. Now i have an iphone its like "man, I used to put up with a lot worse but these days I get annoyed I have to restart the phone once a month"
If you're fine fiddling around with custom ROMs, then you can squeeze more years out of any existing phone. OnePlus, Samsung and Pixel being the easiest. OnePlus because of support, Samsung because of popularity and Pixel because it's the closest to "pure". Otherwise Motorola or Sony have the least bloatware after Google.
End-of-life: The Pixels 4 XL, 4, 3a XL, 3a, 3 XL, 3 are no longer being updated by Google, so the CalyxOS releases for these devices only contain the fixes to the open source components, such as the OS code and the Linux kernel. Proprietary components such as the bootloader, modem firmware, and other firmware no longer get updates.
You could save some cash and get a refurbished 5, 6 or 7? Check out reebelo or phonebot. They get refurbed pixels through quite regularly.
I had a 4A up until recently. It was a great phone, I much prefer it over this Motorola.
That's good to know. I reckon I'll go with the Pixel 7 Pro, my partner likes theirs. I might look at PayPal 1-in-4 pay thing, since there's no interest with it.