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What do you think is the difference and some pros/cons of a fairphone with e/OS vs. an unlocked pixel with grapheneOS? (leminal.space)
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Looking at options to degoogle etc., and these look like two valid options. I mainly use a phone for maps and authenticator, and the occasional text or call.

Also, any other good options or considerations I am missing?

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[–] one_old_coder@piefed.social 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I know pretty much nothing about phones but I have a refurbished Pixel 8a, and I'll make a comparison with an old equivalent Fairphone:

Both have a basic Android without bells and whistles.

  • GrapheneOS: more secure, and applications are sandboxed
  • Fairphone: you can repair it and buy spare parts (hopefully, as long as they sell those parts)

If I compare it with my cheap Pixel 8a: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11136&idPhone2=12937:

  • bad: the Fairphone 4 is more expensive (refurbished, $300 vs $200 for the Pixel), and is older (2021 vs 2024 for the Pixel 8a)
  • good: the Fairphone 4 has a microSDXC slot
  • neutral: you can repair the Fairphone 4, but you can buy a new Pixel 8a for a lower price

But that comparison changes according to your budget and the model you're looking for.