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.

  • AlecSadlerEnglish
    81·
    10 months ago

    I have an S23U and a P8P and I vastly prefer the S23U.

    But, if it’s flashability you’re after then it’d have to be the Pixel.

    • Pantherina@feddit.deEnglish
      32·
      9 months ago

      Pixels support all security features and fully verified boot for Custom Android Versions.

      Nobody should use the complete tracking Android that comes preinstalled on any Smartphone really.

      It not like “kinda bad”. Those are literally just tracking devices.