Ideally, I’m looking for an Android or LineageOS device with at least 6GB of RAM, compact enough for portability, and capable of running without Google Apps (GAPPS). I’m open to a tablet or flip phone design as well. Since my phone serves as my primary tool for browsing, mobile computing, and communication throughout the day, reserving my laptop and desktop for evening or specialized tasks, performance is key. USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode would be a valuable bonus, though not a strict requirement.

  • determinist@kbin.earth
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    5 hours ago

    I bought a used Pixel 8 Pro and put GrapheneOS on it.

    all good except some Pixel 8s have WiFi issues with both Graphene & LineageOS (I’ve tried both on this device) - mine does.

    If I roll back to Official Google Android, WiFi appears to work.

    As of right now, I care more about not having Google fuck about with my phone than I do about not having WiFi.

  • Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    7 hours ago

    A developer focused phone like the pixel line would probably make the most sense since they support the unique hardware features you desire, and GrapheneOS does have the option to never use the Google suite or to use it in a solid sandbox.

    Personally, haven’t regretted my pixel 9 with graphene.

  • sudoer777@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I use a Pixel 6 Pro with GrapheneOS, if you decide to go that route I would do at least a Pixel 8 or wait for the GrapheneOS phone release.

  • Korhaka@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I got a Fairphone 4 recently, little over £200 second hand because CEX only had the 256GB version in stock at the time, 128GB would have been a bit cheaper.

    Pretty sure this one doesn’t do display port over USB-C though. I use comaps, OSMAnd also works but ran really slow for me on a previous device so I switched and decided may as well stay with comaps if its lighter weight even if I don’t need that as much anymore.

    • Carighan Maconar@piefed.worldEnglish
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      7 hours ago

      That’s my take on it, too.

      It’s far from perfect and costly for the hardware (but for understandable reasons), but hey, it’s Fairphone. Rocking my FP4 here.

      • limerod@reddthat.com
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        2 hours ago

        How’s the software experience for your usage? I hear fairphone is slow with major updates and updates can be buggy.

  • Shimitar@downonthestreet.euEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Lineage os is android. You just said I want a want a Toyota or a Corolla…

    Anyway I suggest Nothing Phones. Unlockable bootloaders from the factory, no phoning home required. And great hardware.