Hi everyone,

Currently looking at either a Pixel 8 or a S23 as a replacement for my Zenfone 8 that is slowly becoming a hindrence due to (primarily) the battery. I would replace it, but as it costs a lot to do that here and I have needs for a non-compromised water protection DIY feels like a dangerous option.

So S23 vs Pixel 8, what would you guys recommend assuming I can get either for the same price?

I like the S23 hardware a bit better on paper, but as Pixel phones generally are very flashable my anti-Google sentiments might (ironically) push me there.

I would get a fairphone 5 for the hot-swappable battery etc if they weren’t so expensive for what you get, and as Im buying second hand reuse is better for the environment anyways.

  • InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world
    61·
    9 months ago

    I opted for a pixel 7 to run GrapheneOS. I would ask if you have a reason to be on Samsung’s ecosystem. I think both brands are offering long term OS support too.

    • tuxed@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago

      Was looking at the pixel 7 as well, but it is technically a hardware downgrade from my current zenfone 8. Very happy with the zenfone performance so a bit worried the 7 would feel sluggish, or at least slower…

      • Pantherina@feddit.deEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        A 7 is not sluggish at all. I have no idea why phones have to be that fast XD

        And hardware downgrade is subjective, if it gets updates its better