SD card slot and headphones jack. And an affordable price.

Pixel fold

It’ll need to fold

I never buy phones new anymore unless there’s a huge price drop or good deal involved. I’ll most likely pick up an refurbished or preowned 8 when the 9 and 9a come out, to save on costs. Assuming there’s nothing horribly wrong with the hardware, that is.

• Flat screen.
• Size very similar to the 6a
• Trade-in price around $100.

So not likely to happen. I’ll wait for the 9a, if I can hold out.

Pixel 6 pro.

I absolutely MUST have at a minimum:

• Zero thermal throttling issues
• 1080p front facing camera
• Better cellular modem
• Screen bright enough to use in direct sunlight.
• Reliable fingerprint reader.

I absolutely refuse to accept a phone next that does not include ALL of these features.

Pixel 7a here. I’m going to keep it either until it breaks or until the guaranteed updates stop, whichever comes first. So if I’m lucky and this lasts until 2028 I don’t think the new phone I’d buy is going to be a Pixel 8 😁 but it will likely be another Pixel.

I do hope that in a few years Pixels will have replaceable batteries (especially as the EU is requiring smartphones to have replaceable batteries by 2027), that will make me stick even longer with them!

I have a pixel 3a. I’ve had a few issues with it recently that have been resolved so I’m still managing fine with it. If they get any worse or more frequent then I’ll upgrade to a new phone. I really like my pixel 3a so I’ll probably get whatever the newest model is when it’s time to upgrade whether it’s the 8, 8a or even the 9.

My Pixel 7 Pro would need to be lost or broken, then the insurance company would need to be unable to replace it with another 7 Pro and give me an 8 Pro for free. That’s the only way I can see myself going from a 7 to an 8.

3a XL

A headphone jack

Pixel 3

I am a die hard corded head phone user, so I am hoping some options will open up for next year’s models. Not going to hold my breath though.

Pixel 7 and a significantly better fingerprint reader

galaxy S23 ultra and it would need to somehow read my mind or blow me. I was happy with my s10+ and i didn’t see a reason to upgrade then so it’s gonna need to do something pretty insane for me to change.

Pixel 4. When it dies I suppose, like my OG Pixel.

Pixel 8 will (if I decide to buy it, that is) probably be my last Pixel. The battery on my Pixel 6a is garbage, especially on LTE. I’m really hoping the 8 will have improved battery life since no other phone suits my taste like the Pixel does.

On P7Pro

I want:

• Fully flat display
• Faster charging and/or longer battery
• better thermals

I’d take that if the trade-in promotions are good