I just ordered the Fold. Same exact boat as you. Don't plan to use the AI features at all, but love the idea of physical fingerprint scanner so I can use a proper privacy screen.
The ultrasonic scanner will probably do the trick, but I haven't paid full price for a phone in years. Treating myself.
Ordered a Fold too. Didn't have the first Fold, curious to try it out!
I am interested in a P9 but I got a P7 not even a year ago so I cannot really justify getting a new phone also not for the current price.
Likely when the 9A gets released the Prices for the normal 9 will be around 500€ then i will see if it makes sense to upgrade then.
I am waiting for pixel 10 as tenser g5.... Will try to wait..
Nope, I'm broke lol
I like my pixel 8a don't know i should switch to pixel 9... I don't like glass backs
I'm upgrading from p6p, but no point to buy now before Grapheneos released for this phone.
Why would I? My Pixel 6a still works just as well as it did when I got it and will receive security support for another 3 years. If I'm running GrapheneOS, it's not like I'm someone that cares about new Google features, most of which probably have privacy concerns.
If Google does another absurd deal like they did when I got my 6a where they practically gave the phone away, I might consider it since why not. Otherwise, no.
Regardless, I hate having new and expensive tech, especially for things I carry around with me that are prone to being lost, damaged, or stolen.
Not a substantial upgrade from P8 in terms of security, zero new features except the extra 1 year of support.
Looks like the presentation was focused on AI as hardware in benchmarks is only 11% better than G3.
Will not upgrade probably at least a couple years more.
Not at all, I'm interested by features and improvements of the Pixel 9, but I intend to keep my Pixel 8 for as long as possible. The only thing I regret a little about this phone is the glass back, my old Pixel 4a has a plastic back, but it got dirty quickly.
With the underwhelming release of the Pixel 9 and the G4 chip, the Pixel 8 is the most interesting choice. Will keep it for some years to come.
The P10 with TSMC manufactured G5 on the other hand could be an huge upgrade!
Might get the Fold this time, as an upgrade from my current Pixel 6. I'm hoping the main sensor won't be a downgrade however, so I'm waiting for more reviews. Otherwise I might get the smaller 9 Pro.
I am new to degoogled forums. I have been looking to use a functional degoogled ROM. I am really interested to know if the the on device AI functions for like photo editing (Google photos) and the pixel studio and pixel screenshots app will work on grapheneOS. I am also wondering if RCS works on graphene.
comedicmedusa I have been looking to use a functional degoogled ROM.
comedicmedusa photo editing (Google photos) and the pixel studio and pixel screenshots app
How is it possible to look for a de-googled OS when you want to use only google apps? 🤔
comedicmedusa GrapheneOS allows the use of "AI accelerators" (TPU) for Google apps through a toggle in OS settings. Therefore, these features should still work.
RCS has been a hit or miss for me so I keep it disabled, but it can work.
Still waiting for the end of Pixel 6 support, in another 2 years. Would love to switch to a single device for all usages so Pixel 10 Fold in 2026 if I can find a good deal. 1900€ for a phone is a no no.
I'm planning to upgrade from p6p mainly because of MTE and display port.. Is there any good reason to buy p9pxl instead of p8p if the later is cheaper?
