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Is getting a Pixel 8 worth it, now? (piefed.social)

submitted 10 hours ago by VivianRixia@piefed.social to c/googlepixel@lemmy.world

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I'm currently on the market for a new phone and I see stores selling a Pixel 8 for $500. It's on the higher end of what I want to pay, but I see it has extended support over the Pixel 7. I also see the Pixel 8a is $400, which is a nicer price for me, but since my plan is to use the phone long term, I figure the mainline model has sturdier build quality. There is also the upcoming Pixel 9a for $500, if I'm willing to wait and get the cheaper model branch but with the most modern features.

Can someone with experience using these phones help me pick something? I've never owned a pixel and looking online it seems like they each have their own issues to contend with. But I like the custom rom support I see for these phones that would give it a far extended lifetime over most other brands out there.

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[–] COASTER1921@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 hours ago

The fingerprint sensor on the 8 series is really bad and battery quite mediocre. In my opinion pixels are rarely worth their asking prices relative to Samsung's offerings. I have had an 8, 8 pro, and now 9 Pro XL and the 9 series really feels significantly more complete than the others despite relatively small difference on paper.

Relative to other Android phones the biggest difference with pixels is the lack of customization. The cameras are amazing but the rest of the experience feels pretty hampered in my opinion.

[–] Bell@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago

I went from the 5 to the 8a and my two biggest complaints are 1) the 8a is seriously heavier, and 2) the fingerprint sensor is garbage - like fails every 4th try or so

[–] rescue_toaster@lemm.ee 2 points 4 hours ago

I still have my 4a. It still runs fine. I keep looking at upgrading but don't want a bigger phone or to lose my 3mm jack.

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 8 points 7 hours ago

I went from a 7 to the 9. My favorite thing is the finger print sensor isn't a flash bang.

[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Pixel 7 is going end-of-life in 2028 while Pixel 8 will reach it in 2030. It's up to you to see if you think you'll make either last until that time and if the extra $100 is worth the two years of security updates or not.

[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 5 hours ago

The upgrade is minimal and I'm sure by the time 2028 rolls around there will be better deals on better phones. Even the 9 would only be a marginal upgrade.

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 hours ago

I've had an 8Pro for a while. It's great. Killer battery life (for me). It's getting updates, so things occasionally get nicer (like the new notification placement). The camera is good. The fingerprint sensor is lousy, but face unlock is good enough for me.

I'd get one, if I were you.

[–] TherapyGary@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 10 hours ago

I don't have much input for you, but I got a refurbished pixel 7 a year ago through best buy, and it has been great, though I did put GrapheneOS on it

[–] OmnislashIsACloudApp@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago

I just packed up an 8pro for 400 on Amazon refurbished and it's been great

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 3 points 10 hours ago

I just upgraded from a 6 to an 8 and honestly I don't really notice a difference. Some apps use a higher framerate, some videos play at full brightness even when the rest of the screen is dimmed (maybe this is their idea of HDR?), and the camera is better at close-up photography. But it's also slightly narrower, so it's harder for my human-sized fingers to use.

The Pixel 7 will receive updates until Oct 2027, and it'll probably be supported by third-party forks past that date. https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705