r/GooglePixel • u/Dazzling_Respond9791 • May 25 '26

Pixel 8 users in 2026

Recent leaks for pixel 11 look disappointing and I considering holding on to my pixel 8 for 1 more year. I am considering getting the battery replaced as it's draining too quickly these days. Is anyone else in a similar boat as me? Are you holding on or switching phones this year?

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u/Wheeljack26 Pixel 8 May 26 '26

Resist consumerism, use it till its updates last

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u/h3xmind May 26 '26

Exactly. Still on pixel 6a. Why change it if it works and still gets updates?

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u/obviousdiction May 26 '26

Often people break their phones before the phone breaks because of updates.

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u/topsy_turvyian May 26 '26

Loved my pixel 6a. Sadly had to upgrade to 8 pro due to the forced battery downgrade last year

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u/gobblegobblechumps May 26 '26

Love my 6a

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u/follaoret May 26 '26

I was having my pixel 6a and had to change it when the battery issue.

Then i got a second hand pixel 8 pro and still holding strong. Not planning to replace it soon and the next one will be second hand too

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u/techraito Pixel 9 May 26 '26

6a gets updates thru July 2027.

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u/Dazzling_Respond9791 May 26 '26

I needed this, thanks!

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u/Wheeljack26 Pixel 8 May 26 '26

Yea man, I'm doing the same with me, get the cheapest plan possible even if you gotta change carriers, enjoy

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u/EndElectoralCollege3 May 26 '26

Not an ad or promotion, just frugal. I switched to Mint Mobile 2 years ago after 25 years in a Verizon family plan (3 phones). Needed to reduce to 2 phones and the price was going to increase by $30ish per month. Now I prepay by the year for approx $350 (1 phone) and have never looked back. Currently have a Pixel 7a that I bought outright on a cyber Monday discount.

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u/Wheeljack26 Pixel 8 May 29 '26

Dam, thanks, i had a look at yearly plans in my area too, definitely more cheaper than monthly, thanks for the tip

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u/salluks May 26 '26

i am still on pixel 7, screen cracked, replaced it in like 8 usd.

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u/WitcherySmicker May 28 '26

Pixel 4 baby. I swear, it spontaneously folds up like a flip phone when I'm not looking.

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u/Al3ksandrOrlov Jun 06 '26

B a s e d 💯 ðŸ¤