Here we go through what makes the Matrix 8 Pro unique – from its advanced hardware (including the unique Titan M security chip) to the GrapheneOS advantages, the long lifespan with updates until 2030, praise in reviews, and the pre-installed open alternatives that let you manage without Google’s apps.
Under the shell of the Matrix 8 Pro sits the same impressive hardware as in the Pixel 8 Pro. The phone is powered by the powerful Tensor G3 chip, has 12 GB RAM and a 6.7-inch OLED screen with high resolution and adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate. The build feels solid – “Pixel 8 Pro [feels] like a quality build with everything you could want from a phone today” according to Swedish tech site mobil.se.
The construction uses durable materials like Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance, providing good durability for daily use.
The camera setup also maintains absolute top class. The Matrix 8 Pro (Pixel 8 Pro) has a triple camera with, among others, a 50 MP main camera and high-resolution 48 MP ultra-wide and telephoto cameras. The image quality places itself in the absolute top tier among smartphones – photos were already at “a very high level from the start where we kept photo quality among the very best mobile phones”, writes Swedish tech magazine Ljud & Bild in their test. The ultra-wide camera in particular has improved significantly compared to its predecessor, with higher light sensitivity and sharpness.
An important part of the Pixel hardware is also the dedicated security chip Titan M2. This is a separate chip that protects sensitive data and verifies the operating system’s integrity at startup. The Pixel phones’ built-in security chip (Titan M series) provides “a robust level of protection against physical and software-based attacks” which the Matrix 8 Pro benefits from. The combination of Titan M2 and GrapheneOS creates an unusually secure mobile platform where both hardware and software collaborate to protect your data.

GrapheneOS: Open source with privacy at the center
Unlike a regular Pixel, the Matrix 8 Pro is delivered with GrapheneOS, an open source operating system based on Android, but without Google components. GrapheneOS is developed with security and privacy as the first priority. Since the system is decoupled from Google’s services and apps, there are no built-in trackers – the user gets a “private and secure environment” that minimizes data to third parties. Strict privacy controls give you full control over apps’ permissions, microphone, camera, location data etc., which greatly reduces the risk of eavesdropping and surveillance.
GrapheneOS also contains a range of security improvements beyond standard Android, such as strengthened sandboxing (app isolation) and memory protection, to protect against both known and unknown threats. All code is open source, which enables independent review and transparency regarding security – a major advantage for those who value trust and insight. Despite GrapheneOS removing the Google parts, users can still run virtually all regular Android apps. Apps that absolutely require Google Play services can be isolated in a separate profile if needed. In practice, you barely notice any difference in user experience compared to a regular Android phone; “the user interface of the Matrix phone is virtually identical to that of a standard smartphone” according to Teuton Systems’ own description. The difference lies behind the scenes – in the significantly higher privacy protection and absence of unnecessary tracking.
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Long lifespan with updates until at least 2030
The Matrix 8 Pro is built to last long, both physically and software-wise. The hardware is powerful enough to meet needs for many years ahead, and thanks to GrapheneOS (and the promised long support for the Pixel series) the phone will receive OS and security updates at least until October 2030 and probably longer. This means you can essentially keep your phone for a long time if you wish without falling behind security-wise. The fact is that the Pixel, and thus Matrix series has the longest official support time of all Android phones today, on par with (or longer than) Apple iPhone, especially if you go with the even newer Matrix 9-series.
For GrapheneOS users, this is a major advantage. As long as Google provides the device with drivers and security patches, the GrapheneOS project can continuously release its updates. You thus get the best of both worlds: a more secure Android variant that still keeps up with all important bug and security fixes during the phone’s lifetime. A phone like the Matrix 8 Pro therefore represents a long-term investment – good for both the wallet, the environment (fewer devices need to be replaced) and your security.

Praised by experts and reviewers
That the Pixel 8 Pro (and thus the Matrix 8 Pro’s hardware) maintains high quality is evident in the reviews. Swedish tech site Ljud & Bild writes that “Pixel 8 Pro raises the bar for competitors” and highlights the enormously bright screen, improved camera and the promised years of updates as some of the phone’s biggest pluses. Mobil.se gave the Pixel 8 Pro a rating of 86%, where especially the cameras, performance and long-term software support impressed. Internationally, the model has also received top reviews. PCMag praises the Pixel 8 Pro for its excellent build quality, fine screen and long support – they call it “one of the most attractive Android phones for anyone who likes to go the distance with their device”, thanks to the combination of superb camera and the market’s longest software support.
There is thus broad agreement that the Pixel 8 Pro/Matrix 8 Pro delivers an exceptional overall experience. You get flagship performance, one of the world’s best mobile cameras, and also the security that the device is secured in depth.
Free app alternatives to Google’s ecosystem
To offer a complete experience without Google, Teuton Systems includes a selection of secure, open apps that replace Google’s standard apps. Upon delivery, the Matrix 8 Pro is pre-installed with among others:
- Organic Maps – a map and navigation app that works completely offline. Organic Maps is open source without trackers, based on community-driven OpenStreetMap. You can navigate, search for places and get directions without your location being logged by Google.
- Aegis Authenticator – a secure two-factor authentication app for one-time codes (TOTP) that replaces Google Authenticator. Aegis is free, open source and lets you manage your 2FA codes encrypted on the device. It supports backup/export and all common authentication standards, so you can securely protect your logins.
- Bitwarden – a popular password manager that keeps your passwords encrypted in a private vault. Bitwarden is completely open source and uses end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive information. It can smoothly replace Google’s password manager or proprietary alternatives like LastPass, with support for multiple platforms and synchronization.
- Thunderbird – a powerful email client from Mozilla that lets you manage all your email accounts in one app. Thunderbird is free and open source and known for being “feature-rich, reliable and secure” as an email solution. By using Thunderbird on mobile, you avoid web interfaces and can collect e.g. Gmail, Outlook and ProtonMail in one place – naturally without ads or data collection.
- FUTO Voice Input – a privacy-friendly alternative to Google voice input. FUTO Voice is a voice-to-text app that runs completely locally on the device without storing or sending data to the cloud. It enables convenient voice control and dictation (e.g. in messages or notes) without Google listening. FUTO Voice is open source and developed specifically with GrapheneOS users in mind to provide high-quality speech recognition offline. (The company FUTO finances privacy projects like GrapheneOS, which underscores their trust in the platform.)
Together, these apps form a complete ecosystem that respects your privacy. You can navigate, communicate and be productive on the Matrix 8 Pro without needing any Google services. Should you still need something from Google’s world sometime, you can utilize GrapheneOS’s unique multi-account system – e.g. create a separate profile with Play Store for a certain app, isolated from your main profile. But for most users, the free alternatives that come with it go far, which also align completely with Teuton Systems’ openness and privacy principles.
A mobile investment without compromises
Teuton Systems Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS represents a new type of smartphone, where you as a user have control. By combining world-leading hardware – praised for its screen, camera and performance – with the world’s most secure mobile OS, you get the best of both worlds. It’s a phone that is “free from the system” but that lets you live fully in the system: all modern functionality is there, just without the unnecessary background services and snooping.
With its long lifespan, high performance and privacy protection, the Matrix 8 Pro harmonizes perfectly with Teuton Systems’ philosophy of freedom through technology. This is the mobile for you who refuse to compromise on either function or privacy – a serious, premium smartphone that puts your security first.
You can find the Matrix 8 Pro in the list of other phones in the Matrix series in Teuton Systems’ web store.