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Google Pixel 9 Series Repair Parts Get Listed on iFixit, Showing Surprising Price Changes
TL;DR
The repair parts for the Google Pixel 9 series have been listed on iFixit, and the pricing reveals some interesting changes between the current and last generation. Some parts are cheaper, while others are more expensive. Let’s take a closer look.
For those who enjoy phone repair, waiting for replacement parts to appear for the Pixel 9 series has finally come to an end. iFixit has now listed the necessary repair parts, and as reported by 9to5Google, we’ve got a better understanding of the pricing.
Surprising Price Drops
First off, the rear covers for all three models – Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL – have seen a significant reduction in price compared to the Pixel 8 series. The rear cover for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL is now priced at $92.99, while the Pixel 9 rear cover costs $59.99. For reference, the Pixel 8 Pro’s rear case costs $172.99, and the Pixel 8’s costs $142.99.
Less Expensive Rear Camera Repairs
Another positive note is the bundling of the Pixel 9’s rear cameras, which is now priced at $159.99. This means it’s a lot cheaper to replace the rear camera on the Pixel 9 compared to the Pixel 8, where the wide camera costs $142.99, and the ultrawide camera costs $62.99.
More Expensive Everything Else
Unfortunately, the other parts, such as screens, batteries, and more, have increased in price. Some parts have even gone up by as much as $70. Here’s a breakdown of the prices for each model:
Component | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 9 | Pixel 9 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro XL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rear | $142.99 | $172.99 | $59.99 | $92.99 | $92.99 |
Screen | $166.99 | $229.99 | $196.99 | $239.99 | $269.99 |
Battery | $42.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $52.99 | $52.99 |
Rear Wide Camera | $142.99 | ||||
Rear Ultra Wide Camera | $62.99 | ||||
Rear Camera | $199.99 | $159.99 | $259.99 | $269.99 | |
Front Camera | $42.99 | $42.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $69.99 |
USB-C | $49.99 | $49.99 | $42.99 |
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