Laser on Nostr: "We strongly recommend against buying Pixel 11 devices. Pixel 8, 9 and 10 have much ...

"We strongly recommend against buying Pixel 11 devices. Pixel 8, 9 and 10 have much better overall security for GrapheneOS. Pixel 10 is cheaper with similar hardware and MTE. Pixel 11's Titan M3 should improve BFU security for users without a strong passphrase, but losing MTE craters AFU security." - #GrapheneOS

https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/41564-pixel-11-doesnt-yet-meet-the-grapheneos-security-standards-and-may-be-skipped

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I just upgraded from a Pixel 8 Pro to a Pixel 10 Pro XL, which could be the last supported Pixel on #GrapheneOS.

Meaningful upgrade. I can now wait it out for the right Motorola device. 🙂

Pixel 8 Pro to 10 Pro XL:

- Display: 6.7" 2400-nit ➝ 6.8" 3300-nit — easier outdoor reading, less washout
- Resolution: 1344×2992 ➝ 1344×2992 — same sharpness
- Chipset: Tensor G3 ➝ Tensor G5 — faster AI, better efficiency
- RAM: 12GB ➝ 16GB — smoother multitasking, fewer app kills
- Storage: UFS 3.1 ➝ UFS 4.0 — quicker app loads and file transfers
- Rear cameras: same 50+48+48MP — better processing, cleaner zoom/low light
- Front camera: 10.5MP ➝ 42MP — sharper selfies and video calls
- Battery: 5050mAh ➝ 5200mAh — longer screen-on time
- Wired charging: 30W ➝ 45W — shorter plug-in waits
- Wireless: ~23W Qi ➝ 25W Qi2 Pixelsnap — faster, aligned magnetic charge
- Fingerprint: optical ➝ ultrasonic — more reliable wet/dirty unlock
- Waterproof: IP68 ➝ IP68 — same 1.5m/30min dust and water protection
- Security chip: Titan M2 ➝ Titan M2 — same hardware-backed keys and attestation
- Isolated compute: G3 TEE ➝ G5 TEE/pKVM — stronger app and AI isolation
- MTE: hardware MTE (mostly opt-in) ➝ hardware MTE (wider default use) — catches buffer overflows and use-after-free in silicon
- GrapheneOS: official (husky) ➝ official (mustang) — full support; longer remaining update window
- Weight: 213g ➝ 232g — slightly heavier in hand
- Thickness: 8.8mm ➝ 8.5mm — slimmer feel
- Bluetooth: 5.3 ➝ 6.0 — more stable audio and accessories
- Magnets: none ➝ Pixelsnap — easier mounts and chargers
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