I’ve been an Android user since the early days, and in that time, I’ve used dozens of devices of all shapes and sizes. Recently, my phone habits have been a bit more predictable, as I’ve mostly stuck to the Samsung Galaxy family. In the US, there are only a few Android brands to choose from, and I’ve stuck with Samsung phones simply because I trust the brand to deliver a consistent, reliable experience.
While my heart remains loyal to the Pixel in many ways, I’ve been burned too many times over the years by bootloop issues, reliability concerns, and even my own carelessness on one occasion.