Making OEM parts available gives so much more value to the 7 year software updates. You can actually use this phone for 7 years by replacing damaged components and old batteries.
Nobody is going to use this phone for 7 years, there is also noway Google are going to keep updating this for 7 years. It's only a non committal promise. It's marketing blurb.
@@BehindstageI have a friend who's more than happy with his Pixel 2 XL. It's snappy, takes good pictures, and still has a good QHD display. He would still use it without second thought if it was supported. And guess what, that phone is already 6 years old. With what hardware recent flagships come, they won't ever get unusable with any app or software feature awaiting us in the next 7 years. If the 2017 Pixel 2 still keeps up, the Pixel 8 is safe for the next 10 years surely.
@@BehindstageIt's people like you who are so out of touch from the real world that make these discussions funny. There are many people who keep devices for years, especially those who already tend to struggle a bit financially. There are also many people who WOULD keep their phones longer, but with so many companies ending support for devices in under 3 years and not really offering OEM parts, it gets hard to actually repair old devices. Your phone doesn't stay in perfect condition as it ages. Not to mention, it's also funny that you think that they won't actually give 7 years of OS updates. They've continued to meet their software support promises for every Pixel, as well as getting close to reaching software support for their Chromebooks. Remember their Pixelbooks? They promised 10 years of software updates. They've already reached about 6-7 years. It's not impossible for them to support a phone for 7 years as well.
It's really heartwarming to see big companies take actual steps towards a more user-friendly approach to maintenance, especially tech giants like google, samsung and valve. And credit to you for partnering up with them to make parts easily available for the consumer. The future might not be as dark as I thought for a consumer-centric move of the industry. Stay awesome!
I have never in my life heard anyone say they actually like the on table rocking array of cameras on the iphone. I almost fell off my chair and hit my head.
I know plenty of people that like the look of the iphone camera array more than any other brand. But I prefer the pixel camera because it lays still on my table while using.
You guys missed to mention the fact that the USB-C port is (again) soldered to the motherboard, replacing it therefore is a massive hurdle for a normal end-user (plus you have to disassemble most of the phone to get there) and will most likely require the entire motherboard to be swapped out (extremely expensive). Only a tiny fraction of tech experts will attempt to solder a new USB-C port to repair an old Pixel.
Oh man, can't believe I (and apparently they) missed that. That's a little disappointing although I haven't really had a usbc port fail hard enough for it to need replacing.
1:30 i never understood why people care about how good or compact iphone internals look. They're all pretty damn compact to me. And as long as the phone functions I don't see why even bring this up
Man, as an iPhone user, I’m really impressed with what Google is doing with the pixel lineup. hopefully the pixel eight actually lasts for seven years.
It's interesting that US phones like iPhones and Pixels are usually opened from the front screen, while Asian phones like Samsung or OnePlus are usually opened from the back
No, that's complete nonsense. We've revamped how we score devices to make the process more scientific. Check our website for the details. We'll have a score for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro by the end of November.
Now do one for Nothing Phone 2 so they can get an idea of how they should make their next phones. You already did one for the phone 1. It would be worth it to give them a second chance and some more input on the repairability design.
I never even noticed the ambient light sensor until I watched this, you can see the sensor array with a jeweller's loupe, super interesting little thing!
@@Tr4ns1st0r True... but they have not cut back the security/OS update promises they have made for their support timeline for the Pixel/Nexus lineup of phones. I am willing to give Google the benefit of the doubt that they will give 7 years of updates. But yes the "HARD" part will be Google following through on their promise of 7 years of updates.
I've broken my pixel 4a (5g) screen about 3 times and replaced myself using IFixit parts and tools. Honestly save yourself the headache and just get a pixel
When replacing the screen of the Pixel 8 Pro does the new screen have a new fingerprint sensor or does the sensor have to be transferred from the old screen?
Is there any reason you dont offer just the back two glass pieces on the 8 pro? I don't really want to turn my $1000 phone into a $1200 phone because i need to replace the whole housing.
Thanks for showing where the wireless charging coil is located as case manufacturers seem to think it is centered on the G logo on the back case to facilitate the alignment of stick on magnetic rings. NOT! Maybe Google provided you a phone without one?
Did you mean "telEscopic camera"? I'm starting to think creators add typos for people to come and comment about them, just to get more engagement... so here you have!
i kinda f*ked up and managed to break the glas of the Kamera on my Pixel 8 Pro in the first 2 weeks. Do you you know when its possible to order these parts?
I might have missed it, But is there no repair-ability score on this phone? As someone with a Pixel 8, I wish you guys would do a teardown for the non-Pro version.
I love how Samsung just starting including pulltabs on the batteries after years of resistance and they get the mention and not someone who's been doing it for years lol. Android is more than Samsung.
I know it's not FDA approved. But, open your mouth, lift your tongue up, take temp as close to under the tongue as you can. Should be ~36C (assuming you don't have a fever hahaha). Which is correct. I know it wouldn't be insanely accurate, but it's totally accurate enough to just detect a fever (specially if it's a high fever, which is when it actually matters anyway)
To the tech people out there, what do you think about the motherboard? Is it similar to the 7? I've had 2 pixels (5 and 6) and I love them, but they both lasted less than a year due to the motherboards dying suddenly. I've heard other users say even the 7 had those issues and I don't want to buy the 8 if it's very similar in build to the 7.
i just returned my 8 pro went back to the pixel 6a. constant delays between tiktok videos and pausing on 2160p youtube videos, interface lagging. getting warm doing hardly anything.. yet my pixel 6a does everything .. i honestly dont get it. same android 14 same everything.. suck. - all i feel like ive lost on my pixel 6a is some smoothness when in menus cause 60hz and some brightness. cameras are mostly ai and its about the same..
My iphone 12 mini screen and body is busted can I convert it into iphone 12 screen and body ? Please test this on a video otherwise I won't be able to convince repairers in my locality if it's possible to do . Please test it on a video please because I'm planning to put the iphone 12 6" inch screen and 12 body or fake 13 pro body on my 12 mini so please test and show on video i want to do this experiment but I can't buy parts without confirmation im asking you have access to spare parts you can experiment and show and make content and i can get do this experiment successfully so please help by experimenting by putting 12 display on 12 mini if it works or not .
I'm starting to get pissed off by repair shops. The time for me to diy repairs with oem parts is coming. I may buy a busted pixel 8 pro on ebay just as long as the oem parts fo fix it make the total price no more than ~$500.
The Pixel 2 has no 3.5mm jack, so that's not coming back. Just get a USB-C to dual 3.5mm and USB-C adapter. You can blame Apple and their iPhone 7 for the whole industry doing this.
Man today I’m just being a troll, but I just watched the iPhone review the amount of information that he gave that had nothing to do with the tear down, was ridiculous. it seems more like Ifix it is mad that they can’t sell customers Apple parts so they can make some money. If in couple of years, Apple was allowing them to sell their parts. You would see how fast their review style changes.😂😂
This is way way better than the iPhone 15 series. Like literally, chalk and cheese. This phone has 7 years of software updates, parts availability, and no software locks. Heck, I'd rather take Samsung's 4 years (it used to be only 2 years until not that long ago...) over Apple's 5 years purely because with the Samsung devices, I can still repair and replace my own parts as required, so the phone will likely last longer.
although Apple offers almost 10 years of software updates. Those 5 years are major OS updates, if you include security updates, the last phone to receive a security fix lately was the iPhone 5S in January, this year.
It is capable of measuring body temperature but they legally cannot do that until FDA approved. They mentioned during the keynote they already submitted to the FDA for approval and are waiting for it. Once that happens, I imagine they will push a software update to enable an option in the temperature app for humans.
Probably. I'm not sure if the software is nerfed or the sensor isn't capable but it definitely doesn't give an accurate body temperature reading right now.
We never repairing these ourself again unless we can add extra GPU or that PCI to usb connection for graphics, because there is nothing to fix. Just buy a new phone.
@@TheSpotify95Wow. Do you lie like that about everything or just iPhones? I’ve had iPhones since the 3GS. I’ve dropped a few of them over the years and was able to order parts AND find TH-cam videos on how-to replace the parts. I’ve noticed your PRO-Android comments all over these posts and truly, you’re an Android 🍆 slobber.
Hello, if anyone could me that would be great. I have a MacBook Pro 2016 model, (I know it's kinda old), that wont turn on at all, like it's completely dead. After I have taken off the cover underneath I get full view and access to the components and parts. While I'm looking at it, there are certain screws that have a gold circle around them. In my MacBook, three of those screw holes with a gold circle around them do not have a screw in them. I am commenting to ask what those gold circles actually mean? (Are those screws crucial for the MacBook?) Any help would be nice.
Making OEM parts available gives so much more value to the 7 year software updates. You can actually use this phone for 7 years by replacing damaged components and old batteries.
Nobody is going to use this phone for 7 years, there is also noway Google are going to keep updating this for 7 years. It's only a non committal promise. It's marketing blurb.
@@Behindstage my mum uses her phone for 6 years and counting. Not everyone is a tech enthusiast who changes phone every year or two
Software updates are also important since it you are using a phone without security updates it is a big concern.
@@BehindstageI have a friend who's more than happy with his Pixel 2 XL. It's snappy, takes good pictures, and still has a good QHD display. He would still use it without second thought if it was supported. And guess what, that phone is already 6 years old. With what hardware recent flagships come, they won't ever get unusable with any app or software feature awaiting us in the next 7 years. If the 2017 Pixel 2 still keeps up, the Pixel 8 is safe for the next 10 years surely.
@@BehindstageIt's people like you who are so out of touch from the real world that make these discussions funny. There are many people who keep devices for years, especially those who already tend to struggle a bit financially. There are also many people who WOULD keep their phones longer, but with so many companies ending support for devices in under 3 years and not really offering OEM parts, it gets hard to actually repair old devices. Your phone doesn't stay in perfect condition as it ages.
Not to mention, it's also funny that you think that they won't actually give 7 years of OS updates. They've continued to meet their software support promises for every Pixel, as well as getting close to reaching software support for their Chromebooks. Remember their Pixelbooks? They promised 10 years of software updates. They've already reached about 6-7 years. It's not impossible for them to support a phone for 7 years as well.
It's really heartwarming to see big companies take actual steps towards a more user-friendly approach to maintenance, especially tech giants like google, samsung and valve. And credit to you for partnering up with them to make parts easily available for the consumer. The future might not be as dark as I thought for a consumer-centric move of the industry. Stay awesome!
Don't get your hopes up too soon.
I have never in my life heard anyone say they actually like the on table rocking array of cameras on the iphone. I almost fell off my chair and hit my head.
Definitely talk to more people. Different folks have different preferences :)
i'm too drunk to talk to anyone, I took a shot every time you said iphone in a pixel teardown. like, why was that even necessary. @@iFixitYourself
I know plenty of people that like the look of the iphone camera array more than any other brand. But I prefer the pixel camera because it lays still on my table while using.
You guys missed to mention the fact that the USB-C port is (again) soldered to the motherboard, replacing it therefore is a massive hurdle for a normal end-user (plus you have to disassemble most of the phone to get there) and will most likely require the entire motherboard to be swapped out (extremely expensive). Only a tiny fraction of tech experts will attempt to solder a new USB-C port to repair an old Pixel.
You're dreaming. Or regurgitating things you read on the Internet. It's a non issue.
@@johnny257it is an issue. My moto edge plus has a wonky port after years of use and having it soldered to the motherboard would be a huge problem.
let's not forget about the charge port is not easily replaceable
Oh man, can't believe I (and apparently they) missed that. That's a little disappointing although I haven't really had a usbc port fail hard enough for it to need replacing.
yea they haven't changed it and they even did it on the fold
1:30 i never understood why people care about how good or compact iphone internals look. They're all pretty damn compact to me. And as long as the phone functions I don't see why even bring this up
Is there going to be an iFixit Repairability Score published for these? I'm curious what they score versus other devices.
Check back soon, we'll have a score to publish for these phones as soon as they're ready.
This was my question too since the apple 15 max video has one.
To save anyone the trouble of checking, it’s 6/10 for both models.
Man, as an iPhone user, I’m really impressed with what Google is doing with the pixel lineup. hopefully the pixel eight actually lasts for seven years.
why wouldn't it? had my pixel 2xl for like 6 years. It's the iPhone that needs apple care every 2 months 🙃
I kid I kid....mostly.
yehh Pixel is winning in my book for many reasons. Just love it. Google is doing something right.
The microscope view of the display 👌👌👌
It's interesting that US phones like iPhones and Pixels are usually opened from the front screen, while Asian phones like Samsung or OnePlus are usually opened from the back
Wait, but what was the repairability score? 🤔
@angleisthebest Wait, seriously???
iFixit would not take that risk to score this phone as Google already bribed iFixit by making a partnership with them.
No, that's complete nonsense. We've revamped how we score devices to make the process more scientific. Check our website for the details.
We'll have a score for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro by the end of November.
@@iFixitYourself Hurray! So glad to hear! Love you guys!❤
@@iFixitYourself But maybe next time, mention that the full teardown and repairability score is coming in a future video next time. 😏
Great video. I hope I never have to take mine apart like this, but glad to know it can be done and this resource is available if I ever need to.
Now do one for Nothing Phone 2 so they can get an idea of how they should make their next phones. You already did one for the phone 1. It would be worth it to give them a second chance and some more input on the repairability design.
Why do you not sell Back Glass
I never even noticed the ambient light sensor until I watched this, you can see the sensor array with a jeweller's loupe, super interesting little thing!
4:01 "The top speaker is yeeted out" Yeeted. 😃 I knew I had to replay that part to be sure he actually said that. 😁😆
I don't know how google intend those battery pull tabs to be used 🤷♂️
3:52 On the bottom, on one side you have the lower speaker, then the charging port. What is on the other side?
Never more happy to see this phone internal hardware.
Proud owner of this phone, runs great and a worthy replacement for my old S21 Ultra.
7yrs of Software updates? 🤯
I just hope they don’t change their mind. Google kills things all the time.
@@Tr4ns1st0r True... but they have not cut back the security/OS update promises they have made for their support timeline for the Pixel/Nexus lineup of phones. I am willing to give Google the benefit of the doubt that they will give 7 years of updates. But yes the "HARD" part will be Google following through on their promise of 7 years of updates.
@@CastleBomb44 Everything happens for the first time
1:49 Not all iPhones come with Samsung Display panels. LG Display also makes some.
Can you guys confirm the exact sensors used, there is so many rumors on main sensors, it is obviously not rumored GN2, but is it the same GN1 or GNV?
I believe it is a revision of the GN1. So like a GN1.5, its not the same but not quite a whole new sensor.
I've broken my pixel 4a (5g) screen about 3 times and replaced myself using IFixit parts and tools.
Honestly save yourself the headache and just get a pixel
Question if you see this but is the Microphone on the same part as the bottom speaker or on the mainboard?
What about TOF/Lidar sensor? cant find a video about it
When replacing the screen of the Pixel 8 Pro does the new screen have a new fingerprint sensor or does the sensor have to be transferred from the old screen?
Great overview, thanks.
The antenna is not exactly above the front camera at the 12 oclock mark. Is there a technical reason for tihs "displacement"?
Whats a reputable place to get a screen replacement and tools to change it
So what is the sensor on the main camera? GN1?
An IR blaster would have been of better use than this thermometer.
@4:02 the top speaker is yeeted out.
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Is there any reason you dont offer just the back two glass pieces on the 8 pro? I don't really want to turn my $1000 phone into a $1200 phone because i need to replace the whole housing.
Where is your repairability score for the pixel 8 series
Thanks for showing where the wireless charging coil is located as case manufacturers seem to think it is centered on the G logo on the back case to facilitate the alignment of stick on magnetic rings. NOT! Maybe Google provided you a phone without one?
What happened to the repairability score?
What camera sensors are used? Some say it's G2 but then tech specs looks like it could still be G1?
Did you mean "telEscopic camera"? I'm starting to think creators add typos for people to come and comment about them, just to get more engagement... so here you have!
I'm just here to figure out what the strange cutout/sensor looking thing at the top of the device is lol
Cudos to google for designing repairable devices
Where is the wireless charging coil?
You havent talked about the charging port
very unbiased and totally not an advertisement
I mean once you get the battery out you can use battery pull tabs from an iPhone with wireless charging like iPhone 11
i loved the microscopic shots
i kinda f*ked up and managed to break the glas of the Kamera on my Pixel 8 Pro in the first 2 weeks. Do you you know when its possible to order these parts?
Hey @iFixit, has the ear piece speaker the same mesh filter like the bottom one?
I might have missed it, But is there no repair-ability score on this phone? As someone with a Pixel 8, I wish you guys would do a teardown for the non-Pro version.
is this the first phone with real optical zoom in the telescopic lens just like in the digital cameras.
I wish more phones would have real optical zoom!!! I hate digital zoom so much, it makes photo's worse!!!
I love how Samsung just starting including pulltabs on the batteries after years of resistance and they get the mention and not someone who's been doing it for years lol. Android is more than Samsung.
whats models cameras?
Google still makes the USB-C porta soldered to the motherboard, sorry but there is no excuse for this...
I know it's not FDA approved. But, open your mouth, lift your tongue up, take temp as close to under the tongue as you can. Should be ~36C (assuming you don't have a fever hahaha). Which is correct. I know it wouldn't be insanely accurate, but it's totally accurate enough to just detect a fever (specially if it's a high fever, which is when it actually matters anyway)
wish there is a normal pixel 8 teardown.
To the tech people out there, what do you think about the motherboard? Is it similar to the 7? I've had 2 pixels (5 and 6) and I love them, but they both lasted less than a year due to the motherboards dying suddenly. I've heard other users say even the 7 had those issues and I don't want to buy the 8 if it's very similar in build to the 7.
No score?
i just returned my 8 pro went back to the pixel 6a. constant delays between tiktok videos and pausing on 2160p youtube videos, interface lagging. getting warm doing hardly anything..
yet my pixel 6a does everything .. i honestly dont get it. same android 14 same everything.. suck. - all i feel like ive lost on my pixel 6a is some smoothness when in menus cause 60hz and some brightness. cameras are mostly ai and its about the same..
this will be my next phone.
Software locks and parts availability is making me switch from iPhone to pixel
Интересно, а будет ли запчасти в течение этих 7 лет в доступной продаже???😊 Иногда проблема старых устройств не в ремонте, а в наличии запчастей.
OnePlus Open Teardown coming?
Google Commitment? More Like Google's Ambition.
Google kinda showed everyone up this time around
2:50 real
My iphone 12 mini screen and body is busted can I convert it into iphone 12 screen and body ? Please test this on a video otherwise I won't be able to convince repairers in my locality if it's possible to do . Please test it on a video please because I'm planning to put the iphone 12 6" inch screen and 12 body or fake 13 pro body on my 12 mini so please test and show on video i want to do this experiment but I can't buy parts without confirmation im asking you have access to spare parts you can experiment and show and make content and i can get do this experiment successfully so please help by experimenting by putting 12 display on 12 mini if it works or not .
Y’all got pixel eighted by Google!
I'm starting to get pissed off by repair shops. The time for me to diy repairs with oem parts is coming.
I may buy a busted pixel 8 pro on ebay just as long as the oem parts fo fix it make the total price no more than ~$500.
But where's the vapor chamber on the Pixel 8 Pro
Just fyi it's telescopic not teloscopic
Was there space for a 3.5 jack? :/
The Pixel 2 has no 3.5mm jack, so that's not coming back. Just get a USB-C to dual 3.5mm and USB-C adapter.
You can blame Apple and their iPhone 7 for the whole industry doing this.
That ship has sailed unfortunately
the motherboard????
Why don't you score pixel phones?
Man today I’m just being a troll, but I just watched the iPhone review the amount of information that he gave that had nothing to do with the tear down, was ridiculous. it seems more like Ifix it is mad that they can’t sell customers Apple parts so they can make some money. If in couple of years, Apple was allowing them to sell their parts. You would see how fast their review style changes.😂😂
Very nice chanal good video thanks
Can we see the pixel8
Where are you from. I can hear a posh English accent with American over the top 😂
What if someone build a PHONE whithout CAMERAS... you don't need pictures when you are calling someone.
Hoping OS Support should be Extended for 5 years
What do you mean? The Pixel 8 and 8Pro are already getting 7 years of OS, security, and feature drop updates.
This is way way better than the iPhone 15 series. Like literally, chalk and cheese. This phone has 7 years of software updates, parts availability, and no software locks.
Heck, I'd rather take Samsung's 4 years (it used to be only 2 years until not that long ago...) over Apple's 5 years purely because with the Samsung devices, I can still repair and replace my own parts as required, so the phone will likely last longer.
although Apple offers almost 10 years of software updates. Those 5 years are major OS updates, if you include security updates, the last phone to receive a security fix lately was the iPhone 5S in January, this year.
Google AUE for 2 or 3 years was the biggest hurdle in selling these devices. Now Apple users would buy this Google devices as well.
Canadian accent?
That 5G mm wave antenna is a total waste of money
They definitely wanted it to be for measuring body temperature. But it's just not that accurate
It is capable of measuring body temperature but they legally cannot do that until FDA approved. They mentioned during the keynote they already submitted to the FDA for approval and are waiting for it. Once that happens, I imagine they will push a software update to enable an option in the temperature app for humans.
there has been tests and, yes, it's very accurate.
Probably. I'm not sure if the software is nerfed or the sensor isn't capable but it definitely doesn't give an accurate body temperature reading right now.
Idk seems pretty accurate to me. Works well on people, clothing, coffee, anything really
Your Marketing strategy very bad once you launch INDIA
Then you will make it lot of profit so try to launch INDIA fix it ..
Hi
We never repairing these ourself again unless we can add extra GPU or that PCI to usb connection for graphics, because there is nothing to fix. Just buy a new phone.
camera bar is obscenely ugly to the point where i might get an iphone after, what, 10+ years on android?
I'd rather have the Pixel because iPhones have ZERO repair options (except for paying Apple) due to the abhorrent software locks.
Depending on what you don't like about it, you can convert it with a case so only the sensors are showing or dbrand it to hide it.
@@IsaacNewsome No cases ever!
@@TheSpotify95Wow. Do you lie like that about everything or just iPhones? I’ve had iPhones since the 3GS. I’ve dropped a few of them over the years and was able to order parts AND find TH-cam videos on how-to replace the parts. I’ve noticed your PRO-Android comments all over these posts and truly, you’re an Android 🍆 slobber.
Zero taste andy
Hello, if anyone could me that would be great. I have a MacBook Pro 2016 model, (I know it's kinda old), that wont turn on at all, like it's completely dead. After I have taken off the cover underneath I get full view and access to the components and parts. While I'm looking at it, there are certain screws that have a gold circle around them.
In my MacBook, three of those screw holes with a gold circle around them do not have a screw in them. I am commenting to ask what those gold circles actually mean? (Are those screws crucial for the MacBook?)
Any help would be nice.