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Laser on Nostr: I just upgraded from a Pixel 8 Pro to a Pixel 10 Pro XL, which could be the last ...

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. πŸ™‚

Pixel 8 Pro to 10 Pro XL:

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

Waiting for Motorola + .