Pixel starts at $650 not $1000.
But I agree that $500+ phones (Google AND Apple) should IMHO be security-supported for 5 years. It would be better for all of us.
But I agree that $500+ phones (Google AND Apple) should IMHO be security-supported for 5 years. It would be better for all of us.
A 128GB Pixel XL with device protection is $968 US before tax and still has the same 3 year support as the entry level Pixel.
The fact is Google sells a $1000 phone with 3 years of support. They also sell less expensive variants with 3 years of support.
If you buy a phone that you know is already going to be obsoleted soon (it's not like Apple makes its release schedule a mystery), you should assume it will have less support than the latest model.