Three months since using the pixel 6a. I got it because it was the cheapest flagship quality phone I could get. Software wise. Though the camera is good as well.

I find the voice typing real smooth. I also found good use of the recorder app while watching video lectures.

Over all, not a single bug or problem while using it and it runs smooth, without bloatware.

I had a galaxy s9 before this and was daily driving it with the pixel AOSP.

The moment I moved to pixel AOSP on it, I know this is the thing. So I got a one month old Pixel 6a for like 200 USD in the market and didn’t think for another second.

This is the closest experience to windows phone I had.

This is just a beginner’s post as I get into lemmy.

  • cassetti
    6•1 year ago

    I’ll never understand how someone can keep a phone without a case. Even if you’re careful there’s still a chance of dropping it. I can’t tell you how many times my UAG case has saved my phones. I’m still on the same Galaxy S9 phone I’ve had for six YEARS (yes, I know it’s time to upgrade but my phone just won’t die lol)

    • AlmightySnoo 🐢🇮🇱🇺🇦MEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      Yes I know but I feel like cases are just bad design. You buy a shiny phone that’s being advertised as having premium materials, being great to the touch and thin, only to later slap an ugly case on it to protect it. I know there are very strong arguments in favor of phone cases, but I could just never reconcile myself with how phone cases negate a phone’s design 😅

      • cassetti
        4•1 year ago

        Lol fair enough there are some absolutely beautiful phones these days (I love the newer pixel design with the cameras horizontally along the aluminum back bezel), but I am a practical person and I prefer longevity over aesthetics. I’m a #buyitforlife type person which is probably why I’m still happy with my old phone - it’s not in perfect shape with a shattered glass back panel hidden behind a UAG case, but the phone just keeps chugging along so I can’t justify buying a new one (aside from the fact that the camera is feeling a bit dated these days and I could use a mildly better one for my business needs)

        To each is own if you’re willing to take that risk, more power to ya!