I’m wondering which is more free (as in freedom) so I can make the right choice. I’ve also heard people say the regular PinePhone is better than the Pro version. I am planning on using it as a daily driver. I understand it’s not perfect yet, but I’m dedicated to make it work, I don’t do much with my phone. I also just want to help support Linux-based phones and would like to see it become more popular in the future! I’m planning on dropping my Google Pixel w/ GrapheneOS for this.

  • Time@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    3 months ago

    I’m totally fine with tinkering. I honestly just want to use the phone for it’s camera and nothing else. Even the PinePhone Pro has bad camera quality? I can setup my PineTime smart watch to answer calls and communicate via my PineBuds.

    I just don’t want to weird my boss out by pulling out an actual camera in order to take photos. Any pictures I take with the PinePhone Pro, I can just send to my laptop over Bluetooth and then text/email him the photos on there.

    • yonder@sh.itjust.works
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      3 months ago

      I have one and opted for a Oneplus 6 running postmarketOS because of the pinephone’s many shortcomings:

      • Terrible battery life when on, though can last on standby
      • Phone has terrible performance. It is frustrating to do basic tasks because it is too slow.
      • It gets uncomfortably hot when using it.

      Some things I liked:

      • Screen was fine
      • All the phone hardware features work (unlike my op6)
      • Plastic back makes the phone pretty rugged.

      I might have stayed with the pinephone if it was more powerful like the pro, and might have brought a battery bank so I don’t have to worry about running out.