Update I have come to a decision. Thank you to all who contributed suggestions. Please feel free to keep the discussion going to help others.

  • youmaynotknow@lemmy.ml
    9·
    2 months ago

    I have the 8 Pro, and honestly, with another 6 years of updates ahead for it, I see absolutely no reason to take the leap for such a premium. Go with the 8, the “upgrade” isn’t worth all that money.

  • solrize@lemmy.world
    4·
    2 months ago

    I’d either get an older model for cheap, or get a 9 because of the satellite capability. I wonder if GrapheneOS supports the latter, and for that matter whether it supports the 9 at all yet.

    • Autonomous User@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      Added prices to post title and looking up the satellite feature now, thanks!

      Edit Does the satellite stuff work in the UK and could it be bad for privacy?

      • solrize@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 months ago

        Look on Starlink.com. I don’t expect it’s much worse than your typpical evil ISP or phone caerrier in terms of privacy. Certainly you could route everything through a VPN and that might help a little.

        Edit: oh wait, I confused this thread with a different one when I looked at my inbox. Starlink is a high speed service with a roof antenna. For satellite phone stuff, look at https://skylo.tech.

    • Autonomous User@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      I’ll still need upgrade sooner. I’d rather do it now while I have time for it. I don’t want to be forced into messing with my main device later.

  • dingdongitsabear@lemmy.ml
    12·
    2 months ago

    I’m sorry for being slightly off-topic, but ONE THOUSAND clams for an easily breakable/losable thief magnet is just bonkers to me. my desktop, laptop, tablet and phones cost way less than that in total.

    you sure you separated your “needs” from your “wants”?