I wouldn't hold out too much hope on that. I started on a pixel 1 then a 3xl (both had power button fingerprint sensors that were awesome) then moved to a 5, 6 and 7 with in screen readers. They're all crap. I gave up using the one on my 7 almost entirely.
Google can't seem to get that part figured out. It is exacerbated on custom ROM's in my experience as well (Graphene mainly on the 7).
Currently using a flip6 with power button reader and it was a revelation going back to a working fingerprint reader.
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privateX@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
I've not long since bought a Pixel 6 to give Apple the boot and try CalyxOS.
Now I have decided to make the switch permanent I was thinking about getting a Pixel 9 Pro XL.
I'm now wondering if I should get a 9a or wait for the Pixel 10 Pro XL?
darcmage@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 1y
When the 10 comes out, those will be two phones at very different price points and capabilities. I don't think it'll be fair to compare them.
privateX@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
So the 9a isn't a more powerful version of the 9?
Forgive my ignorance. I've been in Apple's walled garden since the iPhone 5s.
vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y
Nope. The "a" series Pixels are generally a mid-cycle refresh targeted at the budget. Similar to the iPhone Mini or 16e on Apples side.
privateX@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Ah, thank you. I'll wait for the 10 Pro XL then. Hopefully it's fingerprint scanner is better than the Pixel 6. It's hopeless.
vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
I wouldn't hold out too much hope on that. I started on a pixel 1 then a 3xl (both had power button fingerprint sensors that were awesome) then moved to a 5, 6 and 7 with in screen readers. They're all crap. I gave up using the one on my 7 almost entirely.
Google can't seem to get that part figured out. It is exacerbated on custom ROM's in my experience as well (Graphene mainly on the 7).
Currently using a flip6 with power button reader and it was a revelation going back to a working fingerprint reader.
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe · 1 pts · 1y
The 5 is the last not in the screen, and it just works, on factory, DivestOS, Lineage and Graphene (I've run them all).
It's part of why I stay on the 5.
In the Pixel 5, the "a" is a larger phone. I don't think there's a 7a, it's like 7, 7 Pro, and one other, I think.
vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
Its a mess honestly. Sanity checking myself, 5a was larger, 6a and 7a were smaller. There was also a 3a and 3a xl. Lol
Seems the only consistency is inconsistency.
Private_Stormy@lemmy.ml · -2 pts · 1y
devicesfinder@lemdro.id · 0 pts · 1y
devicesfinder@lemdro.id · 0 pts · 1y