I love my Pixel, but I’d trade it all for a modern Nexus

I love my Pixel, but I’d trade it all for a modern Nexus

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Publish Date: 2026-02-13 11:15:00

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I want to make clear that I agree with the direction Google has taken with its Pixel smartphones over the last few years.

Despite the Google Pixel 6’s pain, I supported the company’s decision to go its own way, opting for a bold new design and equipping its devices with Tensor chipsets.

Even though it took the company a bit to smooth out the bumps, the last few Pixels have been excellent, with solid hardware and some of the best software on Android.

Still, I can’t help but remember what was left behind.

The Nexus phones were wonderful. They offered flagship-level performance and a stock Android experience at a lower price.

Pixels have lost that, and it’s a shame that no other manufacturer picked up where Nexus devices left off.

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