Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro repair parts will cost you more than its predecessors

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro repair parts will cost you more than its predecessors،

Google's recently launched flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, are included in Google's self-repair program through iFixit. However, as recently noted 9to5Googlepurchasing repair parts for these devices will be more expensive than for their predecessors, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.

iFixit is known for its detailed teardowns and repair guides for various gadgets, as well as selling high-quality replacement parts and tools. Earlier this month, Google released the official diagnostic app and manuals for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, which allow users to easily identify and resolve common issues with their phones. Now iFixit has also added the repair parts for Pixel 8 and 8 Pro to its catalog, which includes the screen, back cover, battery and cameras.

As seen on the iFixit website, repair parts for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are more expensive than those of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, reflecting the higher cost of components and increased difficulty of the repair process. For example, the screen of Pixel 8which has a 120Hz refresh rate and higher brightness, costs $13 (as of today) more than the screen on the Pixel 7which has a 90Hz refresh rate and lower brightness.

Source – iFixIt

However, things get more interesting with the Pixel 8 Pro. The most notable change is the triple camera system, which is sold individually for $40 more than the Pixel 7 Pro camera bundle with repair kit. A curious detail, however, is the replacement battery for the Pixel 7 Prowhich is a little more expensive than the 8 Pro.

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro repair parts will cost you more than its predecessors

Source – iFixIt

The availability of Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Repair Parts and its repairability is definitely a positive step for Google. It allows users to repair their phones themselves, potentially saving money and reducing e-waste. However, price increases for certain components, particularly cameras, could give some DIYers pause.