Hi all,

I’ve had a 3a for some years now, and I like almost everything about the phone (though I sincerely wish they’d used more durable glass, holy canoli). However, the battery has started to fail, and I was wondering if it’s worth replacing? It would cost about 80 USD to have it professionally replaced.

I know the device is no longer supported by Google, but I was thinking of running GrapheneOS instead of Android, anyway.

Any thoughts or insights? I’m far from a genius when it comes to cell phones, so I’d appreciate anything you have to say.

Thanks!

  • tamal3@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Yes, the size of the 3a is excellent. I like the way it fits in my hands and pocket. Is the 7 substantially larger? Though maybe keeping it in my pocket is why the screen keeps breaking… (Lies, it’s because I drop it and the screen is as delicate as a potato chip.)

    • protist@mander.xyzEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      It fits in my pocket alright, but it’s a solid half inch taller, quarter inch wider, and somewhat thicker/heavier

      • tamal3@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Google would give me a whopping $35 for my 3a if I traded it in for the 7… I think I’m just going to replace the 3a battery ;) Thanks for the info!