Motorola partnership announcement

de0u

grayway2 For me it's also an issue that it's so big. Forsooth, I'm not even sure it would fit in my dress sporran.

primipare

blusterpilgrim phones last 10 years, today???

Developer-Dude

Here's my thoughts.

First off, congrats and thanks for all the work put into this, to both @GrapheneOS and Motorola who combined forces to get us a new OEM supported! 🚀

And my personal thoughts on the Signature 27

I won't be buying it as the price is almost $1,700 Canadian and I don't find the look very attractive. I am more of a Pixel guy, so I may even just keep using Pixels for as long as possible.

Either way, this is an exciting time and its awesome to have another OEM other than Google!

flourishdev

Let's just say I disagree with the arguments people that are putting this down are giving. This is absolutely amazing and I think people that get it are gonna have a great time. This will be so cool for desktop mode as well given the insane chip performance.

Like why are you putting it down if you'd never buy a flagship phone in the first place? It's not for you, it's comparable to other flagships (Pixel Pro XL is not a flagship), and they'll be able to make cheaper ones once Qualcomm adds security to their cheaper chips.

For people worrying, I would say that Motorola knows that less people buy things the more they're expensive.

flourishdev

Also this is very nice:

It should be similar than Pixels and perhaps without the internet requirement. Details will definitely be made available.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50385320

otterfoghornrainfall

flourishdev And that reply is in response to the question:

Can Motorola confirm the bootloader unlock process and related warranty agreement for the Signature 27?

(it doesn't show in your link)

CuriousGeorge

I'm guessing there isn't information out there on the phone after the Signature 27, right? I couldn't find anything after a cursory search. Hoping for a cheaper model hah

tux_

blusterpilgrim Many of us probably don't constantly switch phones every year or so, and try to ride out the entire lifetime of support from GrapheneOS.

I find the idea of carrying a close to $2000 phone insane. It's an appliance, something I occasionally drop, may lose or accidentally destroy. I will wait for something more reasonably priced. Around $500 on sale would be about what I am willing to pay, i.e. around what Pixels are selling for.

Johnnyloans

CuriousGeorge

2 Motorola razrs

If they're like the current models, one is small and folds vertically.
The other is larger and folds horizontally like most/all foldables on the market.

Developer-Dude

tux_ Agreed. Got my 9a in April for $499 brand new to replace my 6a

de0u

CuriousGeorge I'm guessing there isn't information out there on the phone after the Signature 27, right?

At this point I think there are opinions and expectations, but not announcements (or leaks). I don't think it's very common for companies to announce one product and then announce another one before shipping the first.

CuriousGeorge Hoping for a cheaper model hah.

That seems generally plausible over time. But solid price information tends to happen only with product announcements. I believe some people had expected the price of the Signature 27 to be lower than the announcement.

datsyuk

SplatterGames This phone will either get crazy discounts fast or it will flop, of that I'm certain.

This will get like 500€ pre-sale discount with some pointless crap included like buds and watch (worth 400€!). They think like customers are with so low iq that they think it is great deal when they push normal price to absurd high and then running these 500-700€ "discounts".

boveda

I wonder if GOS will port Motorola Smart Connect (Desktop Mode) to the Moto Sig 27.

I've been wanting to dump my laptop for GOS level security and privacy and make the 27 my only work-tool! I'd pay the 27 price.

CuriousGeorge

Johnnyloans Oh yep, I'll keep an eye out for them! Fingers crossed it won't be too expensive for me :)

CuriousGeorge

de0u I'll just be patient then hah

GraphPaper

de0u

Forsooth, I'm not even sure it would fit in my dress sporran

Top tip, remove the half bottle of scotch from said sporran to make room for the phone!

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datsyuk 1200-1300€ do not seems a bad prize, taken into account that's a 2027 flagship device with a hardware best than the one offered by Pixels. In any case, I think I will wait a time, until my P7Pro EOL.

mmmm

I think the price is high, but if it's as good as it seems then there is finally a decent flagship available for grapheneOS. Coming from iPhone pros, all pixels are terrible in every respect except weight. I'm glad there is a phone to finally serve those in the market for a premium flagship model. Pixels are still available for those that don't want it or can't afford or don't wnat to pay the price. And as I said before the most important thing is the validation it provides the project.

SplatterGames

flourishdev Like why are you putting it down if you'd never buy a flagship phone in the first place? It's not for you, it's comparable to other flagships (Pixel Pro XL is not a flagship), and they'll be able to make cheaper ones once Qualcomm adds security to their cheaper chips.

Okay, hating on Pixels is fine, but saying the 10 Pro XL isn't a flagship is wild. I also only bought flagships all my life. iPhone 6, S7 Edge, S9+, Note 9, iPhone 11 Pro Max, OnePlus 8 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, now the Pixel 10 Pro. I would consider all of these flagships and I'm willing to spend a lot more on a phone than the average consumer, but I would never pay 1900€ for one.
If they offered lower tiers of storage, like a 128GB version for 1299€, it would be totally fine. But they inflated the pricing artificially and you just have no other choice. I don't need 512GB of storage, which makes the price more ridiculous compared to other flagship models with cheaper options.

Johnnyloans

SplatterGames

It is true that @flourishdev recognized that the vast majority of complaints are saying the pixel 8, 10, 8a are cheaper than a super premium phone.

People also like to complain about the slow processor speed or even cell signal, but when it comes out be more than a pixel 11 pro xl, that's unacceptable
https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0H8387SYN?tp=all

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