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.
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.
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.