This is really interesting.
I've heard a lot of bad things about the Nexus 5X, especially from people saying they wish they'd gotten the N5 like I did. But you guys all seem to love it! So interesting.
Ketchup, I feel like we're on the same page. I'd rather have a secure phone even if I don't need it, than say it's not important and later have trouble. Also, I've gotten buggy things with the phone that updates have fixed, and I'd be so annoyed to not have them. Before this I had a Galaxy S2 and man, it was frustrating to have to wait so long for updates! That's one reason I'd love a Pixel, if it were half the price.
jooniflorisploo, that post you quoted was apparently removed and I never saw it. I'm not sure how someone found a good quality phone for $20. And yes, if they don't last long then it makes sense to spend less money, but I also don't want something cheap that will crap out in a few months - what a pain that would be! But it does inspire me to consider other options some more.