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I am also in the Pixel 5 group and have been struggling to find a replacement as our phone nears its end of security updates. Does anyone have any suggestions for a potential replacement? There seem to be few phones in this size and weight class.

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I've had all Pixel phones up to and including the 6 Pro, finally gave up due to various issues and am super happy with 13 mini + watch ultra combo. I don't depend on my phone that much anymore and mini model size is perfect for pockets and one-hand use, the build quality and CPU/speed is amazing, battery life is decent too, screen on time it's not impressive but really efficient just streaming BT audiobooks all night. Miss 120Hz screen and zoom camera so I'm going with a Pro phone next, but not yet.

I was in the same boat and opted to use this moment to make the switch to an iPhone 15P. It's an interesting transition, haven't fully bought in yet.

If I stayed on Android I would probably be looking at an Asus Zenfone 10. Similar form factor and battery life to Pixel 5. Pretty good reviews. Check it out as an option.

When do the security releases stop? I was assuming for another year as I am currently downloading Android 14.

I was going to wait for Pixel 9 (currently also on Pixel 5).

This month. Android 14 is one of the last updates it will get IIRC.

Iphone 13 mini))) Or galaxy s23 should be abt the same as p5

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