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Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Pixel

39 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 6, 2025

  Cheapest phone that isn't so old I can't download apps? iPhone 7 is causing me problems.

  Pixel usually has some cheaper models that have pretty decent longevity. It looks like you can still buy the 8a (new) on amazon for <$300.

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• #2Dec 5, 2025

  Cheapest phone that isn't so old I can't download apps? iPhone 7 is causing me problems.

  Get the first iPhone with a usb c, iPhone 15. Like others have said, 7 years of software support is fairly standard. It’s about $700, if you use the phone for 5 years that works out to about $11 a month. I also like the pixel line of phones which will be significantly cheaper and in my opinion they are just as good as an iPhone.

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• #3Dec 5, 2025

  Cheapest phone that isn't so old I can't download apps? iPhone 7 is causing me problems.

  I don’t know why this is getting down voted. It’s a valid question. Here’s the answer. The type of apps you mentioned are likely 2FA apps or things otherwise concerned about security. They will absolutely have a moving floor that will be no lower than the oldest version of the operating system that is getting security patches. It may be higher than that for security features or other reasons. The iPhone 12 and 2nd gen se are likely the next to go to the vintage list (partially supported), some 11s have already been posted to the vintage list. A refurb 12 IA’s likely the least cost for iOS that may buy you 2-3 years. May. I know for it enterprise 2FA product, Android is at a floor of 14. Pixel 8 is supposed to get seven years of updates, so should be good for a bit.

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• #4Dec 5, 2025

  Cheapest phone that isn't so old I can't download apps? iPhone 7 is causing me problems.

  Don't get a pixel 6, they are losing their software updates this year. I am moving up to a 10 because I got it on sale for Black Friday. But check out the "a" versions instead, The pixel 9A is almost all of the features of the current gen, but for a much cheaper price

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• #5Dec 5, 2025

  Cheapest phone that isn't so old I can't download apps? iPhone 7 is causing me problems.

  My friend is still rocking a Pixel 3A

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• #6Nov 1, 2025

  The case for repairing tech devices instead of replacing: Most phones/laptops can last 5-7+ years, saving you $600+ per device and preventing 140 lbs of CO₂ emissions

  The latest Pixel models are actually very repairable and more shops are taking them on.

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• #7Nov 1, 2025

  What is the equivalent of "Apple removed 3.5mm jack" of your favorite products ?

  I have to admit that although I was very against the change, I actually now prefer the screen sensor on my Pixel 9 compared to my Pixel 5 or 2.

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• #8Nov 1, 2025

  What is the equivalent of "Apple removed 3.5mm jack" of your favorite products ?

  I think the pixel 9/10 are finally good scanners as they are sonic so the screen doesn't need to turn on to scan anymore. Once pixels switched to under screen scanners they have been worst in the industry many pixel generations. The old tech has to turn on the screen where the finger goes to scan. It is sometimes blindingly bright and often just doesn't work. So you upgraded at the right time.

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• #9Nov 1, 2025

  What is the equivalent of "Apple removed 3.5mm jack" of your favorite products ?

  Well it's hot swabble. I have a dumb phone I like to use but I prefer my pixel for travel and work

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• #10Sep 2, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  Most any brand is going to be fine. Just stay away from the cheap versions. For instance, don't get the pixel (a) get the pixel Don't get the Galaxy FE version get the regular or the plus.

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• #11Sep 2, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  Pixel 2 is my favorite phone that I have ever owned. I still have it and it still works. If it weren't it no longer receiving security updates I would still use it.

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• #12Sep 2, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  Further to this I would say my pixel 7a is actually better. There was a software bug that caused the battery to drain insanely fast. As in 100-0 in 4 hours when I first got it the week of release. Now depending on the use I can get a full day out of it. I did very recently have the rear glass over the camera break. But I was able to peel that out and replace with a new one for like £8 of Amazon.

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• #13Sep 2, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  My pixel 9 pro is great as were my last 2 pixels (pixel 5, pixel 2) flagship pixels are great.

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• #14Sep 2, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  Hate to hear it. I just had to get a new phone. My Google 6a just quit updating. I now own a Pixel 10 pro and look forward to another 6/7 yrs.

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• #15Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  The pixel 2 was a good line, I'm still using mine since launch. Only downside is 64gb is getting hard to use now days.   I expect at minimum five years out of a phone, 7 or 8 is better due to things like cellular band changes which can render it obsolete depending on country. Eg GSM, 2g and 3g are all disabled in my country as they move the bands around to make room for newer services.   I would've loved a pixel 9, except to me it has the ugliest X-Men cyclops camera bump Ive ever seen thats so sharp it cuts me just looking at it and unfortunately the pixel 10 is the same. I may just ignore it and buy a 10 in the next year as my phone lives in a case anyway. But my 2 still runs fantastically 

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• #16Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  A modern pixel guarantees 7 years of software updates

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• #17Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  I miss my pixel 3a. Such a solid phone

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• #18Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  Typing from my mint condition Pixel 6 Pro, which has hit the floor on countless occasions. I am waiting on the 10 Pro XL to be delivered this week (oddly enough, it has an identically sized screen - 6.8") because ONE time this phone gave me a bit of a bootloader loop, and a full format/reset is the appropriate fix to keep this one on the shelf as a backup. That loader loop was 5 months ago now, and while concerning, I managed to bring it back with zero data loss. Point being, Pixels of some generations can be hella reliable.

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• #19Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  We've used the Pixel line of phones for years. They are extremely repairable, get timely updates for years, and are overall solid phones. They are not as solid as iPhones, but they cost half as much. The Pixel one lasted 8 years for us. Pixel 3s lasted around 3 years. The 5a had two screens that cracked from dropping the phone, but they were easy to replace. It was before the days of under screen fingerprint readers. The Pixel 8 pro and pixel 9 pro seem solid so far. They've had many drops, with the Mous cases, and have not had any issues so far. I find the Pixel phones a joy to use, compared to my work iPhone and will keep going with the Pixel phones.

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• #20Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  I'm still on my pixel 7 and it's perfect, still get 2 days out of a battery charger and no glitches. I've had nothing but great experiences with the pixel line except for the 3. I've had nothing but bad experiences with Samsung to the point a bunch of us started calling them Samsuck. Samsung is also awful to deal with for warranty concerns for other stuff. But I've got mostly Samsung household appliances that have been fine for years. Point is, you can get unlucky with all brands.

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• #21Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  I've had pixels since Gen 1 and they last 3-4 years. I've had a pixel 1, 4, and now 7. That doesn't necessarily mean the latest version is good, but I've had good luck with them so far and really appreciate the lack of bloatware.

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• #22Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  pixel "a" series has been faulty almost each year. Buy a main series, maybe a year behind so that you already know eventual quirks if you want to be safe

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• #23Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  My Galaxy S10 and S22 still work. They aren't getting anymore updates but I think Samsung phones are great. I have the Pixel 9 now and it's great too. Maybe yours was just a lemon.

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• #24Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  My Pixel 6 Pro still runs great.

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• #25Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  I'm surprised by your pixel experience, I'm on a 7pro and it's one of the few phones I've ever had that still works like day one after a lot of use. Fairphone have a lot of serviceable parts, plus 5 year guarantee and 8 years software support, but their specs are definitely not flagship level IMO so there is a trade-off there. If you want flagship hardware I'd go something like Galaxy S24FE. Security updates until October 2031, and the fan editions are the handsets Samsung make with all the hardware and firmware kinks worked out.

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• #26Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  My pixel 2 lasted 7 years. Battery finally started to go. Got talked into a Samsung a16. It sucks. Main problem is that it doesn't keep time. It loses time. Was told it can't, but i can't use it for an alarm clock because I ended up late for work twice.

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• #27Sep 1, 2025

  Android phones that can last a long time?

  if it wasn't for security, id still be using my pixel3 or samsung s10e.

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• #28Aug 10, 2025

  What’s one item you think should be built to last, but never is?

  I love my Pixel phone with charging stand. No plugging in! But my 2019 Subaru Forester requires the phone to be plugged in to use with Android Auto, so that accounts for nearly all use of the USB port. It's awesome when it tells me that it detects water in the port if I am out in the rain. My first two phones were mid priced phones and I don't regret shelling out more $ for a higher end phone.

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• #29Jul 9, 2025

  Looking for bluetooth earbuds that aren't gonna crap out a month outside of warranty

  Earbuds really aren't BIFL, but I PUNISH my original pixel buds pro, like international travel, 12 hours used a day punish

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• #30Jun 7, 2025

  I need to keep this phone for as long as possible!

  I bought my Pixel 3a back in Aug 2019. I spent $40 on a really good wallet case and tempered glass cover. The battery isn't lasting like it used to, I can't delete any more items, so the storage is almost always full, and it runs slowly. I think almost 6 years with no major issues has been more than I expected from my downgraded Pixel. Gonna buy a Pixel 8 or 9 pro soon and hope it lasts at least 4 years.

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• #31Jun 7, 2025

  I need to keep this phone for as long as possible!

  The pixel series are good. I only have good experience

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• #32Jun 5, 2025

  Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone).

  I love the pixel buds

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• #33Apr 6, 2025

  Got a long day of travel and desperately need some earbuds with really good battery life and are very comfortable to wear for long periods at a time

  Pixel buds pro 2

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• #34Jan 8, 2025

  Scenario: You just bought a phone. Should you buy a replacement battery immediately, or wait the "x" amount of years for it to degrate and buy it then, risking no availability?

  Pixel phones get 7 years of support now. They wouldn't do this if they thought their phones became unusable after 3 years.

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• #35Jan 3, 2025

  Cell phones - what's the closest brand to a BIFL?

  Pixels or iPhone

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• #36Jan 3, 2025

  Cell phones - what's the closest brand to a BIFL?

  Pixel now offers 7years of oftware support. That's as good as it's gonna get on the android side (as long as you dont switch to the open source version of android). I'd wait for pixel 10, as the current tensor cpu is not really a Powerhouse (however i really love my pixel9)

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• #37Jan 3, 2025

  Cell phones - what's the closest brand to a BIFL?

  The best and most reliable phone I've had was a Pixel. I've had several iPhones through work and every one started acting squirrelly by the two year mark.

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• #38Jan 3, 2025

  Cell phones - what's the closest brand to a BIFL?

  I've yet to have an issue with any of my Pixel phones, they have all be excellent. Especially the cameras. Have the 8 Pro also.

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• #39Jan 3, 2025

  Cell phones - what's the closest brand to a BIFL?

  I had a Pixel 4a for years and planned to keep it for many more, but got a trade in deal I couldn't refuse when switching carriers. I've got a Pixel 8 Pro now and confidently believe it will last many years as well.

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