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Maybe not, but buying them will improve future Linux phones.
Buying a google phone just feels dirty, all this talk about privacy and foss but then still filling Google's pocket is something we need to move away from as privacy/foss enthusiasts.
Just buy second-hand.
I do want to move from Pixel to Linux, but there's reported glaring issues when it comes to daily-use. Specs and battery aren't my biggest focus but I've never even had to consider that since mainstream phones don't have poor specs. I thankfully don't NEED to use banking apps yet, but many European users complain about not being able to switch due to being forced to use an app, and American banks are slowly enshittifying too.
GPS is iffy or unsupported on many, mobile data and calls can be suspect too, and NFC is almost non-existent. This is just from the postmarketOS wiki Devices chart. I wish I could just switch from GOS to a Linux OS, but my Pixel isn't supported.
I'm willing to help donate and spread the word, but buying a phone that has limited features and is a downgrade in everything else just unfortunately doesn't make sense.
Actually, you are right. But IMO, only donating is better for Linux phones. Sailfish OS from Jolla has some problems according to people bought the phone. And other companies are not enough now. Its better not to use smartphone nowadays.
I'd wish, but I my country u have official goverment ID apps that you need for taxes and stuff. Banking, work and school all often require phones. Not using a smartphone is just not feasible for many people, so might as well encourage alt phones like Linux
In Türkiye, we have same things too. My solution is to have a phone ONLY for that actions. No any other apps. Happy with it.
Yeh, I’ve got a second hand iPhone at the minute, but swapping shitty big tech for shitty big tech feels stupid.