Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are just among the cheapest smartphones, which are still offering features comparable to other pricier models in the market.
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A guest holds the new Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone during a Google product release event, October 9, 2018 in New York City. The phones will go on sale on October 18 for a base starting retail price of $799 for the Pixel 3 and $899 for the Pixel 3 XL. Google also released a new tablet called the Pixel Slate and the Google Home Hub.
With the base model priced at around $600 and the Pro version at $900, these Android devices are already affordable for many users.
But, their price as a newly purchased unit is not the only one cheap about them. Aside from this, experts also estimated that their repair costs are more affordable compared to when paying for repairs of other brands.
Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Screen Repairs 50% Cheaper?
According to Notebook Check's latest report, the costs to repair both Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro displays are very cheap.
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A guest takes pictures of the new Google Pixel 3 smartphone during a Google product release event, October 9, 2018 in New York City. The phones will go on sale on October 18 for a base starting retail price of $799 for the Pixel 3 and $899 for the Pixel 3 XL. Google also released a new tablet called the Pixel Slate and the Google Home Hub.
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Based on the details provided by iFixit, an American e-commerce company that provides repair part estimations, the costs to repair the screens of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are 50% more affordable than other units.
If you are planning to fix the screen of your Google Pixel 6, it will only cost you $126. Regarding the Pixel 6 Pro, you need to pay 199.
This is already too cheap compared to other brands. For example, the screen repair for iPhone 13 Max costs around $400. This price is two times the cost of repairing Google Pixel 6 Pro's display.
If you plan to fix the display of the iPhone 13 Pro, it will still cost around $350. Aside from the iPhone 13s, repairing the displays of the Samsung Galaxy S22 is also expensive, with prices ranging around $300.
Benefits of Not Buying New Phones
If you own Google Pixel smartphones, then they are also likely cheap to fix. This means that you can retain your existing smartphone, saving you from buying new ones, which are more expensive.
Android Central reported that there are various benefits of not buying new handsets. Aside from saving money, you will also help the environment.
Researchers stated that if you purchase a new smartphone, you will pay for not only the actual unit but also the shipment costs, energy costs, as well as for packaging materials, and other things needed to bring the new phone safely to your house.
Meanwhile, some Google Pixel 6 accessories trended on the internet.
On the other hand, Google Pixel phones received a new feature that allows users to type during phone calls.
For more news updates about Google Pixel 6 and other popular Android smartphones, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
