[aucisson_masque]

The competition is limited to android and Google is sabotaging every advantage they held against Apple. Customization is lost, freedom is lost, even the smartphones prices are now similar to iPhones. Pixels sell for premium price nowadays.

[decimalenough]

The sad truth is the average user couldn't care less about "customization" (unless you're talking about background images), much less "freedom".

Pixel has always been the flagship and priced to match. Unlike Apple, there are plenty of Android phones at all price points.