I’ve been using iPhone 14 Pro Max for a year which my company gave me. But it has disadvantages more than advantages for me. I want to change it with an Android phone that bootloader unlockable. I want to install Google-free ROM.
A little note, I don’t like S23 Ultra in particular because I really don’t like its frame.
10 Comments
skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 17 pts · 2y
The Pixel 8 Pro is likely the best. You can flash graphine or pretty much any rom. Samsung really doesn't have custom roms anymore. If you get a pixel buy it from the Google Store
atom@lemy.lol · 8 pts · 2y
They don’t sell Pixel officially in my country. Is there a particular reason for buying from Google store except cheaper price? Like legitimation.
skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 2y
The reason is locked bootloader's, some carriers lock the pixels bootloader down meaning you can't install custom roms. Some lock it until the device is paid off or during a 90 day period.
atom@lemy.lol · 2 pts · 2y
I understand, I will take this into consideration when purchasing. Thanks.
alphapuggle@programming.dev · 0 pts · 2y
You can still purchase unlocked bootloader versions from other retailers, just don't buy through a carrier
Tw1@lemmy.roembol.nl · 5 pts · 2y
Also take a look at the Pixel 8. In my opinion the 300 euro premium for the 8 pro is not worth:
If you realy prefer a bigger phone, go for it. But I think the Pixel 8 is a better deal if you want to go for a custom rom like GrapheneOS, because you mostly pay for extra software features with the pro, that you can't use with a custom rom.
atom@lemy.lol · 2 pts · 2y
You are absolutely right! I even prefer smaller phone. They didn't make the camera of the bigger version better like Apple. Thanks.
random65837@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Oha@lemmy.ohaa.xyz · 4 pts · 2y
Would get a Fairphone or Pixel
SpeziSuchtel@feddit.de · 2 pts · 2y
If you want to have something that is similiar in haptics and feeling, maybe the Nothing Phone 1 is worth a look.
Personally, I would go for a Fairphone 4 because of repairability nowadays, but I’m okay with my iPhone 14 Pro at the moment. Will switch to android for the next phone though.
MargotRobbie@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
You can check out our cool buying guides on the sidebar for starters, made by the members of our awesome community here.
Would second the Pixel 8 Pro for you, since (ironically) it is the best phone install a Google-free ROM onto.