I mean yes it's absolutely another phones have more RAM on board. However, they also have manufacturer skins over Android system which what's the time means that they need more running memory to run all the system applications and third party applications officially and smoothly. However, with the discussion of SD cards, I used to love memory cards. However, since Google made unlimited cloud storage availability for pixel phones it's just simple and easy and secure to use complete cloud backup vehicle photos. I've been doing so for yours. I'm not against other Android flashing phones of course, but I've also had a Galaxy s8 so I can speak with my experience when I say that there are certain features of pixel phones that I absolutely love but to each their own. The build quality of the phone is phenomenal, the screen is amazing, the camera is the best in class. I do truly believe that there will always be something to be said about stock Android!