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Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by otachack »

nicbou wrote: post #76
JTyQZSnP3cQGa8B wrote: post #68

I’m still bitter about my last Pixel with the stuttering display (no real-time thread for the graphics), the settings all over the place (I counted 4 different addresses for my home, and 1 was deeply hidden in their assistant), and the debug strings in UPPER_SNAKE_CASE in the Google apps, which is unacceptable for a device that is sold to everyone.

My Pixel 5 is an amazing device, but it's slowly falling apart, software-wise. Bugs bugs and more bugs! It's also no longer getting software updates, and its successors have a laundry list of issues. The alternative is Samsung, the company that doesn't understand privacy nor consent, or Apple, whose phones lack uBlock support.

Hold strong! I replaced my 5's battery about a year ago after it started bloating. I usually draw the line though when security updates cease. Staying with the Pixel line is easier but I'm trying to divest from Google in general and moving to a different phone would be a big step.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by jsnell »

Fire-Dragon-DoL wrote: post #56

I was waiting for this to figure out if i want this phone. The answer is, I'm not willing to pay $1000 CAD. I would like a phone with 7 years of updates, that's the reality. This is so annoying because I would go to LineageOS since it keeps getting updates, contrary to manufacturers roms.

If those are your only criteria, the Pixel 8a is $400 and has guaranteed updates until May 2031 (same 7 years, but released three months ago).

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by appel »

Google's trade-in estimates for the P9 Pro:

Pixel Fold (256/512): $760

Pixel 8 Pro (128/256/512/1TB): $699

Pixel 8 (128/256): $490

Pixel 7a: $300

Pixel 7 Pro (128/256/512): $540

Pixel 7 (128/256): $360

Edit: there's a complete overview of all trade in estimates in this post: https://slickdeals.net/f/17689866-buy-pixel-9-pro-or-pixel-9...

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by spankalee »

I'm very happy to see the good Pro camera setup in the smaller size. I've always gotten the non-pro Pixel, but missed the better camera. I might upgrade my Pixel 7 just because of this.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by bjoli »

Fire-Dragon-DoL wrote: post #56

I was waiting for this to figure out if i want this phone. The answer is, I'm not willing to pay $1000 CAD. I would like a phone with 7 years of updates, that's the reality. This is so annoying because I would go to LineageOS since it keeps getting updates, contrary to manufacturers roms.

I got a _spectacular_ deal on the pixel 8 when I called to complain on my phone plan, otherwise I would have still used a Motorola.

The phone was $200, and I got a pixel watch 2 LTE as well that I flipped for $250. The only thing I had to do was keep using the phone plan I have used for 8 years for another year.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by jensensbutton »

retskrad wrote: post #88

Most people, from a person on welfare to all celebrities and almost all CEO’s, including Elon Musk, use iPhones. The Pixel and Android in general is simply not cool like the iPhone. Google has been making their own phones for over 10 years now and they’ve barely made a dent. What’s Google’s goal here?

What kind of low budget commentary is this? Why put it on HN? What's _your_ goal here?

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by goosedragons »

zzleeper wrote: post #83

I'm still salty about my Pixel 8 dying out because of the "green screen" bug (basically, screen just progressively turns greener until it stops working). Very common according to reddit, and the ubreakitifixit guy acknowledged it's a common problem as well. My Pixel 5a also had some shenanigans and my dad's pixel 6 as well No idea why they don't do proper Q&A. Looks like a good phone but yet fails in ways my work iph…

I noticed this morning my 7a back adhesive has weakened already. Guess it ain't water resistant anymore and it's barely over a year old.

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by kylehotchkiss »

retskrad wrote: post #88

Most people, from a person on welfare to all celebrities and almost all CEO’s, including Elon Musk, use iPhones. The Pixel and Android in general is simply not cool like the iPhone. Google has been making their own phones for over 10 years now and they’ve barely made a dent. What’s Google’s goal here?

USA is not the only market for pixel phones. In places with higher concentration of Android users, there's a premium market that the pixel fits into.
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