My current phone is 7 years old, does not support recent android versions, and battery life is becoming atrocious. This feels like right time to change my phone.

Currently, I know of & am considering 3 options:

  • Google Pixel
  • iPhone
  • Samsung Galaxy

I heard that Pixel is the best choice for privacy, despite it being Google^TM. Should I go with it, and install Graphene OS or similar options? The very fact that the name “Google” is attached makes me nervous. Also, I don’t think I can trust android, so I would have to install Graphene OS or the like. In the case, app support would be lacking, though.

I am considering iPhone as well, since it has “reputation” of being secure. Of course, Apple can access my data, but that might be a good enough compromise? Honestly, I don’t know. It’s the best supported option as well - lots of apps support iPhone.

Galaxy is just the one that I am the most familiar with (my current one is Galaxy S8). I don’t trust it, though. Do they even make good hardware nowadays?

EDIT: Turns out, Pixel phones are poorly supported by local telecomm companies. It is relatively cheap though. Still worth it?

EDIT2: I heard that data & message is fine, but the call quality is impacted by lack of VoLTE compatibility.

    • Brujones@lemmy.world
      4·
      8 hours ago

      Not currently. It will require Google to’allow’ tap-to-pay on Graphene. Other NFC functions work fine.

      For my use, it’s not a big deal. Tapping my card is easy enough

      • idefix@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        7 hours ago

        Thanks for the explanation. Unfortunately this is a major feature for me. I just don’t carry cards anymore

        • Brujones@lemmy.world
          3·
          7 hours ago

          That’s fair. Privacy and security generally come at some cost of convenience. Everyone has their own personal balance.