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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by agio@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

Important note: im not from the US so any Google devices are out of the picture given they keep threatening/putting on/off tariffs and some countries are bound to retaliate (which is fair), yes i know there are used ones being sold for cheaper but its still a no from me

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[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Even with tariffs, you should be able to pick up a used Pixel for a much better price than new.

They can run Graphene (which seems to be the best for privacy) or Lineage (which isn't privacy focused like Graphene, but doesn't have Google crap baked in).

I'm in the US and can get Pixel 5's for about $150. That's way less than any new phone.

Otherwise, take a look at what Lineage currently supports, check those phones out at phonearena.com and gsmarena.com.

[-] leraje@piefed.blahaj.zone 10 points 4 days ago

Just to confirm @Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 's comment above, refurbished Pixel 6's start around £106 on ebay etc. Might be even cheaper on somewhere like Vinted. Just make sure you flatten it before putting Graphene on it.

[-] MrShankles@reddthat.com 5 points 4 days ago
[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 4 points 4 days ago

Wow, the 6 is the new price point. Impressive.

[-] artyom@piefed.social 3 points 4 days ago

yes i know there are used ones being sold for cheaper but its still a no from me

[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 1 points 4 days ago

So tariffs and prices aren't the reason you don't want a Pixel?

Maybe you should clarify.

[-] artyom@piefed.social 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

You're replying to the wrong person

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