Until recently, I had been using ZTE’s Libero Flip and a Pixel 3 as my Android devices.
The Pixel 3 only supports updates up to Android 12, but honestly, it still worked fine for my daily use.
I wasn’t playing any heavy games—just light apps like Duolingo and TikTok, so I didn’t feel any major performance issues.
Scratched Screen Disaster – The Case Mistake
But then, disaster struck.
I had been using my Pixel 3 with a folio case (no screen protector). Folio cases are great for protection, but they can be bulky.
At one point, I got tired of the bulk and took the case off temporarily.
That’s when it happened: carrying it in my pocket caused the screen to get scratched badly.
Without a screen protector, the scratches went straight onto the glass, and they were deep enough that only a screen replacement could fix them.
Feeling a bit defeated, I thought, “Maybe I should get a Pixel 4. I can reuse my case, and it’s affordable now.”
But after searching, I couldn’t find a decent one—either sold out or in poor condition.
Upped My Budget and Got a Pixel 6a
In the end, I decided to stretch my budget a bit and go for the Pixel 6a.
It cost me about 5,000 yen more than what I had in mind for the Pixel 4, but I’m really glad I made the switch.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 have already reached their update end-of-life, while the Pixel 6a I bought was already updated to Android 16 right out of the box.
The overall performance is much smoother compared to the Libero Flip too.
▶ Check Google Pixel’s update schedule here
Hoping for a Long Relationship with the Pixel 6a
So now, I’m planning to stick with my Pixel 6a for the long haul.
This time, I made sure to properly protect it.
- Folio Case
→ This is the one I bought - Screen Protector
→ Got it on Amazon
Unlike iPhones, where you can easily find accessories at 100-yen shops in Japan, Pixel accessories need to be ordered online—but Amazon had exactly what I needed.
This time, I’ll make sure not to let my screen get scratched up again!
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