Having used the Pixel 8 Pro and the Galaxy S23 Ultra (well, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max) side by side, I can easily say the following with little to no hesitation:
The Pixel 8 Pro looks great; it offers a cleaner software experience (which I like), and it’s cheaper than Samsung’s most premium flagship. Even now (thanks to Google’s Black Friday sale), you can get a brand new Pixel 8 Pro for just $800 despite the fact it came out less than two months ago - the offer might or might not be available when you’re reading this.So, when I prefer using the Pixel 8 Pro instead of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, then how come Google keeps failing to turn its flagship into the “default” Android flagship the Pixel should be?
Given the fact Google pioneered Android, and after years in the phone-making business, how long does Google need to convince people the Pixel is the main event in the Android world?
The Pixel 8 Pro looks great; it offers a cleaner software experience (which I like), and it’s cheaper than Samsung’s most premium flagship. Even now (thanks to Google’s Black Friday sale), you can get a brand new Pixel 8 Pro for just $800 despite the fact it came out less than two months ago - the offer might or might not be available when you’re reading this.So, when I prefer using the Pixel 8 Pro instead of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, then how come Google keeps failing to turn its flagship into the “default” Android flagship the Pixel should be?
Given the fact Google pioneered Android, and after years in the phone-making business, how long does Google need to convince people the Pixel is the main event in the Android world?
However, the other reason the Pixel is having a hard time taking over the Android world, and one that’s not really under Google’s control, is Samsung’s tight grip on the Android market.
Of course, I can give you the numbers and tell you about Samsung’s 25% market share in the US versus Google’s 3%, and that Samsung is number one globally, while Google doesn’t even show on the charts, but that’s a given at this point.
Of course, I can give you the numbers and tell you about Samsung’s 25% market share in the US versus Google’s 3%, and that Samsung is number one globally, while Google doesn’t even show on the charts, but that’s a given at this point.
