I need to replace the screen on my Pixel 6 pro. The current price of $222 is a bit high for my wallet. Is it reasonable to expect that the price of the part will go down after the release of Pixel 8?
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I can't answer for iFixit as I'm only a volunteer and don't actually work for them; if you want an official answer you probably need to contact them at support@ifixit.com.
Given that, I had to replace the screen on my niece's 6 Pro and ended up buying one from eBay. It claims to be an OEM screen, whatever they mean by that. But when I bought it back in August it was around $182 USD, while it seems to have dropped to $138 now. So yeah, prices are going to drop sooner or later, depending on how long you wait around; they always do. Here's the one I got, just for your information.
OEM LCD Display Touch Screen For Google Pixel 6 Pro 5 4A 4G 4 XL 3A XL 3 2 1 Lot
I did have an issue with the fingerprint sensor not working but I may have damaged it while getting it unstuck from the old screen. I ordered and received a new one, and now I'm just waiting for my niece to decide when she wants me to open it back up and replace the sensor; the lack of the fingerprint sensor doesn't bother her particularly so she's in no hurry.
I was going to add that the display works great; I can't tell the difference between it on her 6 Pro and the original one on my 6 Pro.
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thanks, I had a terrible experience recently with a repair shop's installing a non-OEM screen while keeping the existing f/p sensor. The one you listed is LCD, while original was OLED, so it's definitely not OEM. As a result, the fingerprint sensor refused to work. I had a call with Pixel team's technician who claimed that non-OEM screens aren't compatible with f/p sensors and all OEM screens come with their own fingerprint sensors. I ended up giving up on using f/p sensor and now just wait for the original parts to go down in price. So I'm skeptical you'll be able to fix the f/p sensor, would be happy to proven wrong.
@andmat The listing seems to be a bit cavalier with their use of the term LCD. The screen I got is definitely OLED and the listing specifically says it supports the fingerprint sensor.
did you see any issues with performance? the one that was installed on my phone looks ok until you start noticing the following glitches (all were absent before the 'repair')
1. colors are slightly off
2. the screen is not as responsive as the original - need to tap many times before it reacts
3. it drains battery very fast and heats up the phone
4. it randomly shut down the phone
5. it flickers
6. in a dark room, the phone cannot find the perfect level of brightness anymore - either sets it too bright or too dark
maybe I got unlucky with a particular part, but I don't want to risk it again, wait till the original parts go down in price and buy them.
My only concern is that ifixit might drop pixel 6 parts too soon as it dropped pixel 5 parts instead of lowering the prices
I’ve decided it’s best to get a new device — something other than Google. It genuinely feels like their phones are intentionally designed to increase the chances of a cracked screen. The device slides off almost any surface, and the rounded edges seem deliberately engineered to make drops even more damaging.
What makes this worse is the outrageous cost of screen replacements. It’s hard not to believe Google factored those repair profits into their design choices. A premium phone should be built to last, not built to break.
Consumers can recognize when a product is intentionally fragile, and I certainly can. I’ll be switching to iPhone or Samsung, brands that — at the very least — don’t make me feel like I’m being set up to pay for expensive repairs later.
Also, to top it off, ifixit has a relationship with Google to get OEM replacement screens from them. It seems like they have a very lucrative business arrangement that benefits them both, but not the loyal consumer.
Because of this, Google lost my family's business. I am so tired of the games these companies play to extract more and more money from people. Especially Data mining without consent.
On that note, I decided to short GOOG stock, and buy put options.
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As the only Pixel owner in the family, I've had innumerable experiences with everyone else's iPhone issues, and let me tell you, brand new iPhone screens are by no means cheaper than new Pixel screens. If you don't succumb to Apple's AppleCare insurance policy, you'll find yourself out a pretty penny for their repairs, and unlike an Android phone, there are parts you simply can't replace yourself without losing functionality. Not to mention that on many models breaking the rear glass often means a major overhaul of the whole phone rather than just swapping out a piece of glass.
So I have to argue that Google is far from the worst phone out there and from what I've seen as a moderator here on iFixit, they're actually pretty reliable. Their screens and housings are no worse than any number of their competitors, and that includes Apple and Samsung.
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