There's more to it than the launcher (and the Pixel launcher isn't exactly "stock Android" either: it's a manufacturer-specific launcher, except this time the manufacturer is Google).I’ve always wondered if getting a stock android phone is worth it given that I always switch to Nova anyways.
I like to keep my first screen clean too. I do like to look at my wallpapersdo you keep the center empty to watch your wallpaper? seems like a waste of space I always fill up the whole screen. don't get me wrong I love the new love wallpapers but I'm a utilitarian first I need to be produce first and entertained second