My current phone is ageing. Normally I wouldn’t urgently think about it replacing it now but as AI eats the world I am worried that electronics will become more expensive with time. Computer components have already skyrocketed in price.
So should I buy one now? Or is there no need to panic?
The main issue I see with Motorola as compared to Google is how long they support their devices. Graphene supports the device as long as the manufacturer does. With modern Pixel phones that means 7 years, while Motorola currently does 3-4 years of updates. There is also the fact that only flagship devices seem to be the focus for GrapheneXMotorola at the moment, so initial purchase price will be high. Generally the best choice is a used Pixel device if you don’t want to directly support Google in any way.
Don’t get me wrong, I am eagerly awaiting the release of these phones. My wife needs a new device soon so it’s either going to be Motorola or Pixel. Lineage is another option, but certain things only work well with sandboxed Play services, so at least for me Graphene is the only real option (I can run all bank apps that I have without any issues on Graphene).
Yep, will have to see what happens with that. Failing a good Motorola release, I’ll buy a used pixel.