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  • Are you planning to buy Pixel 9?

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?

            othemad Just the bigger screen/battery, really.

            I was and still kind of am contemplating upgrading from my pixel 6 for MTE, display out etc, but I'm kind of bummed that 9th gen Pixels don't seem to have Qi2, even though I am unlikely to use wireless charging or use the phone without a case.

            It feels like with Pixels moving towards more and more premium pricing and "flagship" quality, cheaping out on something like Qi2 for a phone that I'm supposed to keep for the next 7 years feels shortsighted.

            According to an article I read, Google's justification is that Qi2 isn't as widespread yet. I'm not sure I agree with that, but even if that was the case, will it continue to be the case in say, 2-3 years? Probably not, and then you'll have a phone without that feature. Like I said, a bit shortsighted on their part.

                I upgraded primarily for the sat feature. It's really nice to have that security blanket if outside of cell tower range. I always look for unique features like that when making decisions, slightly better screen/camera etc never moved the needle for me. The early order of double memory was nice, and it has a better battery than my 7. Zero interest in AI "features". With trade-in it was around $449

                I also really hope the fingerprint feature is better, it's one of my consistent issues with the 7. Occasionally verges from minor annoyance into infuriating

                  If the rumors that they're dropping samsuck starting with the 10 are true, then I'd advise ANYONE thinking of a new phone to wait for that. Or even better for the 11 to give them a year to work out the kinks. If you absolutely need a new phone now, save money and go cheap older/used.

                    Nope, I'll be rocking my Fold from last year for as long as possible. This second gen Fold abandoned the wider and shorter form factor that I really like, which I think makes it much more usable. With the inner screen now being almost square, I bet watching 16x9 content on it has even larger black bars, which seems dumb to me. Anyway, the only feature that I currently don't have is a display out or desktop experience, and I can live without that for another year or two.

                    matchboxbananasynergy It feels like with Pixels moving towards more and more premium pricing and "flagship" quality, cheaping out on something like Qi2 for a phone that I'm supposed to keep for the next 7 years feels shortsighted.

                    A very good objection that I have already raised myself.
                    What could this mean for GOS in the future if the devices become exorbitantly expensive and no longer affordable for the general public?

                    1. GOS will be relegated to a niche existence?

                    2. GOS users will be elite, rich users in the future?

                    3. GOS users will have to go into debt in order to continue to be able to buy a Pixel?

                    Stuck on one manufacturer and one model series is both a blessing and a curse.
                    This could backfire for GOS and therefore for the loyal community.

                        AlphaElwedritsch As you very well know, other devices do not even come close to meeting the project's criteria, they're simply not an option. It's not even like we could compromise a little bit to meet them halfway. The difference is enormous. Our security requirements are already lower than what current day Pixels provide to allow room for another potential device, but even with those, nothing else comes close, or if it does, doesn't extend that to be usable by 3rd party OSes.

                        The expectation is always that people will have to buy a device to run GrapheneOS, as the project's goal is having robust and secure devices that we work on (especially considering some features are hardware-dependent), rather than broad device support of horrible secured devices.

                        As far as we know, Google will continue releasing a series devices which are cheaper than the flagships while hopefully still meeting the proper security requirements.

                        Supporting a "budget" device that doesn't even begin to meet the requirements we need to be able to provide security and privacy will not happen. We would essentially be lying to our users by telling them that what they're getting is GrapheneOS, because it would be such a huge difference.