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.

  • pixelscience@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Never had a single ad on any Galaxy phone I’ve owned and that’s probably the last 5 or 6. I’ve also had a few pixels mixed in.

    They’re far from shitty phones. Great battery life, great performance , great cameras… have you ever actually used one and compared it, or are you just regurgitating crap you hear.