Update I have come to a decision. Thank you to all who contributed suggestions. Please feel free to keep the discussion going to help others.

          • theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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            10 months ago

            What relevance does that have to what I said? If the physical phone isn’t going to last that long then I’d argue it is of little importance.

            • GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml
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              10 months ago

              Well if you recommend getting an older phone because it’s cheaper, GrapheneOS support may be a concern. Also I think a phone usually can last for 7 years with 1 battery replacement, good ambient temperature and careful use.

              • theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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                10 months ago

                I mean, the 6a still has 3 years of support left so whilst it is older it is hardly at the end of its supported life.

                Not everyone can change a battery in a phone, I can but I would still rather not do it on a phone that isn’t really anything special and whilst yes they could feasibly last that long I think in practical everyday use application by the time you are getting to three years of daily use it will be beaten up and physically not in great shape any more for your average user.

                • teuto@lemmy.teuto.icu
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                  10 months ago

                  My pixel 6 is about 3 years old and the only wear I can see on it is a single little micro scratch in the top right corner of the screen that I can’t see without a light reflecting off of it. I don’t bother with a screen protector, just a thin silicon case. Battery is fine for about 2 days of normal use even though I regularly use a wireless charger.

  • Magician3602@feddit.nlEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Do you really need the pro? I mean, I got a 2nd hand Pixel 8 for a little under $450 last month and am perfectly happy with it (my last phone was a OnePlus 7t). It will get the same support as the Pro for much cheaper…

  • EngineerGaming@feddit.nl
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    10 months ago

    My 7a being $300 was already very expensive for me. None of those prices are acceptable for a phone of all things.

  • youmaynotknow@lemmy.ml
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    10 months ago

    I have the 8 Pro, and honestly, with another 6 years of updates ahead for it, I see absolutely no reason to take the leap for such a premium. Go with the 8, the “upgrade” isn’t worth all that money.