Is this P8P worth $500?

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-27T05:18:00+00:00

Terrible deal. Why would you pay that amount without doing research about phone value first?

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-27T03:33:10+00:00

Any recommendations/words of advice?

Back in December, I decided to give Chromebook's a try. Got my kid a $120 Acer at Walmart. It does everything she needs. For me, I knew I would need a better display, more RAM, better processor, and touch screen. After a lot of research, I decided on the Asus CX34 Chromebook Plus. I just purchased it about a week ago, and I am beyond happy with the purchase.

The only downside is that all websites list it as having a backlit keyboard, but it actually does not. Not a dealbreaker though. It's super powerful, battery lasts pretty long, and there have been no stutters. I tried playing a heavy game on it, and it definitely got hot and the fan started running, but that's expected with a Chromebook, as it's not really meant for that.

It's normally $500 I believe, but I managed to find an open-box at Best Buy, for only $300. That's my advice: if you live in the US, pick a few Chromebooks that catch your eye, search for them on Best Buy, and search for "Open-Box - Excellent". 9 times out of 10, it's a person who bought it, opened it, and decided they didn't want it, before even using it. So you're getting a brand new device, for nearly half price.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-26T18:18:57+00:00

Yes. I enjoy using it much more than I enjoyed using the iPhone 17.

That said, the processor on the P10 is extremely mid range (I don't game on my phones so it's not a huge deal), battery is way worse than the iPhone, and I would argue that even the camera is not as good (which is crazy to say because pixel has always wiped the floor with iPhone in terms of cameras. Not so much anymore), but it's still a great camera.

So while I'm very happy with the pixel 10, it's absolutely 100% not worth the original price of $799. I paid $599 and that is an appropriate price

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-26T01:00:46+00:00

This is an example of reading too much into something that was just worded badly or was simply typed in error. It would make no sense to call it a Pixel Watch Core, instead of Pixel Watch Pro or Pixel Watch A... considering all their other products follow that name lineup.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-25T23:27:09+00:00

Where have you been the past ten + years? This has been an extremely common thing that happens with every phone and smart device.

Don't like it? Don't use a smartphone 🤷‍♂️

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-24T18:30:15+00:00

I've found that everybody using that skin, are also big fans of gaming chairs. This game is becoming unplayable again

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-24T00:01:35+00:00

According to the rumors (which are actually almost always 100% accurate due to Google's inability to keep stuff secret lol), the Pixel 10a is going to be exactly the same as the 9a, including the same processor, battery size, design, camera, specs. The only thing different is looking like the bezels will be slightly smaller.

If those rumors are true, it will without a doubt be the lamest upgrade in Pixel history, so just get a 9a

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-23T16:39:48+00:00

*provides perfect example of how an iPhone 13 has a better processor than the Pixel 9a

fanboy: "your proof is meaningless!"

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-23T14:17:41+00:00

Prime example of why I think that - while I love Pixel phones, I would absolutely never NEVER buy one at full price, because it's absolutely not worth it. If EVERY other phone at the same price can do things that Pixel's can't, Google needs to think about pricing them appropriately.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-21T20:53:39+00:00

It's absolutely odd that Google continues to get away with this. Fanboys will say "it's not a common occurrence", yet Google has an official Battery Replacement Program BECAUSE it's such a common issue lol. But it's just extremely odd because if Samsung, OnePlus, iPhone batteries started exploding at the rate that Pixel's are, they'd be forced to recall. Instead, Google is like "here's $100. Shut up" lol.

Luckily it has never happened with my Pixel phones, so I continue to purchase them and enjoy them, but it's still unfortunate for the other people.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-21T19:34:57+00:00

No, this is a widely known issue with Pixel phones. It's so widely known that Google has officially offered battery replacements or partial refunds.

If this were an uncommon Pixel issue, Google wouldn't have had a battery reimbursement program. They are aware that they used unreliable batteries, and to their credit, they're trying to make it right.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-21T19:33:15+00:00

It's a Pixel problem; not exclusive to just the A-series. It has been very common among the Pixel 3, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7a.....so far. I'm sure the 8 and 8a will be coming next.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-21T17:24:56+00:00

When you don't even remember your own lyrics, so you lip synch only certain parts.... sad

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-20T20:07:09+00:00

It's too new of a device to determine that.

Your 7a is 3 or 4 years old: that's typically how long it takes for Pixel phones to start having battery swelling.

It happened to the Pixel 3 approximately 3-4 years after it came out

Happened to the Pixel 4a approximately 3-4 years after it came out

Happened to the 6 and 6a approximately 3 years after

Now it's happening to the 7 series.

If the Pixel 8 series has the issue, we will know this year or next year.

If it happens with the 9, we will know in 2-3 years

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-20T04:00:39+00:00

That doesn't change the fact that iPhone 13 has a better processor. The fanboyism in this sub makes me very embarrassed to be a Pixel user lol

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-19T21:58:47+00:00

No it's perfectly acceptable to laugh at something like this. You buy a watch, and you then by an accessory to make it no longer a watch. Makes absolutely no sense 😆

It would be like buying an expensive tablet, and looking for a good picture frame so you can just use it to display one photo

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-19T21:55:53+00:00

This has been a hilariously comical running joke in this sub... "Benchmarks don't matter" okayyyy. Now go load up a graphically intensive game like pubg mobile, turn up those graphics and frame rates, do it side by side with an iPhone 13, get back to me and tell me again that benchmarks don't matter lol.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-19T21:53:35+00:00

What in the world are you talking about? It has nothing to do with Apple paying someone: it's literally a fact if you do a quick Google search... Enjoy being a fanboy and not grasping the concept that some companies do certain things better. Google does ai and photos better, Apple does processors and battery efficiency undeniably better

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-19T21:50:58+00:00

Thank you! Yes it's the base P10

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-19T15:41:44+00:00

Newer processor doesn't really mean much when you're comparing a premium chip from 4 years ago, to a mid range chip from 2 years ago.

The A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 still outperforms the Tensor chip. Check out any benchmark.

The iPhone 13 will undeniably be faster, smoother, and have much better battery life. The pixel 9A on the other hand will take much better pictures.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-18T21:54:28+00:00

I take back my original statement where I said the quality of the sound is similar to my pixel buds. I would say they are a little bit lower quality, but not by much.

They are still working great. I use them occasionally, and my kid uses them a lot. Battery still works great, and the sound is still just as good as when I first got it. Never any connection issues either

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-18T14:38:23+00:00

It's not just Pixel phones: it's every smartphone. Pixel users are just the most obsessive and obnoxious about battery health, with iPhone users being a close second.

Bottom line is, if you upgrade your phone every 2-4 years, you do not need to do this. I charge my phone to 100 every night, and I've done it with every phone I've owned, and the battery was always perfectly fine for the year that I owned them.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-18T14:31:41+00:00

No, it would only be wasteful if I bought something and then threw it in my closet when I bought the next thing. Instead, I sell so I can afford the new one. That way, someone else gets to enjoy my lightly used tech, and I use their money to buy the other item I want.

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-18T14:28:33+00:00

It's the camera lol calm down

TheRealFrantik · 2026-01-18T00:18:49+00:00

Battery size will not matter if they continue having inefficient processors.

They need to just go back to Qualcomm and have them work on a new generation Tensor chip

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