Hello, I am considering de-googling my mobile experience. It seems like Samsung has bad security on their phones, which is why GrapheneOS is not available on Samsung phones, I guess. Ironically, google pixel phone is supposed to be the best fit for GrapheneOS.

So anyway, should I switch ? Ideally, I want to keep my phone. But my phone is quite old at this point, so I can consider buying a new phone. If I buy one, which one should I get?

Also, I heard call and mobile data does not work well on GrapheneOS and the like. How bad is it?

  • land@lemmy.ml
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    11 days ago

    When it comes to de-Googling, you have many options such as LineageOS, CalyxOS, and a few more custom ROMs. GrapheneOS is good; however, Google Pixel hardware isn’t great. After running GrapheneOS for 2/3 years on Pixel 6 and 8, I ditched the Google Pixel series and got OnePlus 11 with LineageOS.

    • GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      Google Pixel hardware isn’t great

      This is true, but if you’re coming from a Galaxy S8, a Pixel 9 will be a significant upgrade in performance. More comparable to an S21 or S22 as far as cpu performance goes.

    • Bonus @lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      10 days ago

      OnePlus 11

      Hasselblad!? Wow, I need to replace my Pixel, been on android phones since the first google phones. This looks like just the sort of thing I’m searching for. Thanks for posting.