Feels like it's one of those "no news is good news". Though, I think an update would help those that need it to ensure that it's worth putting a hole in your floor for that product.
@@carltonmantovani3947 Thanks, I've said this earlier, I'll say it again, I'd pay to simply hear Zack speak! I hope some time in the future he starts venturing into podcasts or similar areas
@@andrewa8569 I have yet to see someone with a taped front camera on their smartphone. But you're generally right. with that statement. Similar can be applied with all the mics in all of electronics.
Not me tho, I still have the OP7Pro with the pop-up selfie cam. Kinda miss the period when companies were putting their own spin on motorised cameras for a notch/cut-out free screen.
I upgraded from my Note 9 to the 7a as soon as it was announced. It arrived 2 days before your durability test. Mum loved it so much she's just ordered one for herself. And we're both getting dbrand Grips!
Purpose of the screen flex in that position is, it allows you to change the screen without removing the back of the phone, and vice versa, change battery or other components without removing the screen
I'm no pro, but normally you'd disconnect the battery before unplugging things around, and from my brief knowledge this is only reachable from the back.
I really appreciate the heads up on possible hidden cameras/microphones in our tech. It’s something we kind of forget as consumers and assume big tech companies would never intentionally do such a thing. But that complacency is how a company could get away with doing that exact thing.
4:21 I still remember being annoyed about my Motorola Nexus 6 having an LED notification light, but you had to root your phone to actually get it to work.
It's quite common to have holes like this on the screen for the proximity sensor for recent phones wiht thin bezels. You have to put them somewhere. And I still don't see what the big deal is, you'll have a camera that's visible anyway that can record at any time. Since Andriod 12, you have a camera and microphone indicator in the system anyway (up to you if you trust it or not) and it's not like you can just tape off your camera with the whole screen around it. The only safe option was the motorized retractable cameras, but even then the microphones could listen if you want to be paraniod.
I don't think that is the issue at hand. The problem there is that this can be an uninformed surveillance method, which can be seen as wiretapping, depending on circumstances. There are special phone cases to cover the cameras, and plenty of unofficial apps to restrict mic activities, and no company should be compelled to install extra hidden hardware, except with malicious intent of breaching privacy beyond the ability of the user.
@@KazeMemaryu The possibility has been there for a long time, it's something you can do with pretty much all OLED screens as they are so thin by design. I still don't think this is an issue as if any reputable brand would try to do this and were found out, they would look at serious fines, lawsuits and potential bans (just look what happened to Huawei for a lot less). There are easier methods to manipulate the already existing cameras, mics or just install some sort of malware/spyware app or backdoor on your system. Or just add the extra camera and sell it with as a feature.
There are a couple of options if you wanna keep full control of when you're being recorded, at least there were a few years back. One type of linux based phone had mechanical switches to turn on and off the microphone, camera and bluetooth at least.
Unknown spying underscreen cameras is interesting to think about but they require the screen to be black so they'll be noticed right away Im still a fan of pop-up front facing cameras though, I'll definitely notice that my phone will try to spy on me because it'll roll up the camera to do it
As someone that has fixed electronics for years. There are so many electronics that have mics in them. I even seen TV from before the mid 90s have mics in them.
I'm disappointed that you didn't make a proper teardown video of the regular pixel 7. The camera bar is connected to the frame and back panel has 2 different glass panels. That would be interesting to cover. In the pixel 7 pro tear down, you did not mention about this.
I'm on to you and your trick of copying the articles and then removing some parts of it to make it look like there's more articles than there actually is @ 4:29 in the video Edit I still like you and your channel just your pretty sneaky
I would expect it to have slower wireless charging because it is less of a cost. I think everyone of them should make a separate battery for the sensors including gps and cell. Google fold and tablet in late January. Samsung flip and fold. Compare both folds.
I also think of the teardwons as like a video a surgeon might watch before performing surgery on a patient just for people that repair phones. So they know what to except.❤
0:48 Where could I find a replacement back panel for my Pixel 6a? Mine has become quite scratched from using the official case from Google... Ugh. Truly unfortunate.
The under screen sensor is a nice touch. One issue with Pixel 7 Pro is that it is so easy to interfere with the sensor when holding the phone sideways.
1:57 Interesting, you got an Indian Unit? Kind of wish these teardown skin/case of dbrand were available here in India (they ship here but become extremely expensive)
But can you bend the battery in half? Ive found myself having to when replacing my iPhone battery’s every time cus the pull tabs do nothing but break Never remove a phone battery until after it has turned itself off from as low of a load as you can put on it, cus even a flat battery has enough energy to burn down several houses
Oh no, a hidden spot for potential cameras is not the direction that I thought tech would take us. Then again, you can be spied on in your living room with the promise of a "free TV". I love tech, but if greed keeps getting in the way, I might just move to the mountains and live off of solar and my own garden.
....mmmm Not liking the charge port being soldered directly to the mainboard. This is the primary part (other than screen) thats going to break as its the mechanical part... Like... I dont esnt to have to resolder a charge port to a mainboard because someone accidentally vroke the charger port..
Google pull tabs are unique and need to be pulled in a z pattern starting from the top and you almost saw away the adhesive while pulling up. A bit different methodology than apple pull tabs
Fun teardown. It's always nice to see one survive. Dumb question you've probably answered elsewhere at some point in the past: what do you do with the tech you teardown that survives? I remember, I think anyways, hearing that you part out the stuff that ends your videos completely broken. This one appears to be more than serviceable still. Is it destined to be parted out too?
I was able to finally upgrade from the iPhone X to the iPhone 14 pro, and of course I just had to get the sweet teardown skin! Thanks Zack! Great video today!
Why would any smartphone manufacturer hide a camera under the screen to spy on their users? The regular selfie camera works just fine, and can be used in marketing. A bit of software trickery and the user will never know you take photos unknown to them, given they don't monitor and analyze all the data the phone sends.
Wow, that T2 screw is really a middle finger to the consumer from Google. There's no good reason to do that, other than to make it less practical to take apart, since most people working on their own electronics will have the standard range of torx bits. I can't see the logic in it either, if they're not offering a T2 bit for some stupid price at the google store.
I wish they still made plastic screens and back panels phones. I know, they get scratched easily but I use a glass screen protector even if the phone has a gorilla glass screen, so I don't even use it anyway. At least this way, it wouldnt break when I drop it on the ground.
This is how they should have made the 6/6 pro, Pixel 7 and & pro... removing the screen to replace a charging port is a pain in the ass because if i or one of my employees break the screen it is a way more costly than the glass on the back.
what we need now is one display connector for all phones, like hdmi etc. if a pc could support all these monitor models, so sholuld a phone. most damaged thing in a phone is the display. wish I could just used a broken pixel 6 pro with the 4k display from old xperia
I want to see the insides of the Sony Xperia 5 III. or alternativly we wait till autumn when the Sony Xperia 5V will be announced. On a sidenote I like your 'calm' voice... 👍
I used to like Pixels. Had a 3a for a while. Then they decided to upgrade rhe camera software making it impossible to even open the camera app and they refused to fix it. All older versions of the pixel had the same problem. So it almost felt like it was on purpose to force you to buy a new one. After experiencing this, i recommend staying away from their phone.
@@Baronnax yeah, updates are tanking the camera software. I even tried rolling back the software version and it still didn't work. Search it up and you'll see thousands of complaints
As a disabled person myself, I would love to see an updated review as to how your elevator is holding up.
Feels like it's one of those "no news is good news". Though, I think an update would help those that need it to ensure that it's worth putting a hole in your floor for that product.
Have you seen their “Not a wheelchair” products yet by chance? If so, what do you think about them?
Just en-
Can't wait to see you do the Google pixel fold
They definitely don't let in that house anymore. All of the videos of their solar panels and garden prove that
Numerous channels do teardown or similar contents, what makes this channel stand out the conversation Zack has with us. Extraordinary!
I appreciate you mentioning this fact. His inside jokes are beyond any other channel.
@@carltonmantovani3947 Thanks, I've said this earlier, I'll say it again, I'd pay to simply hear Zack speak! I hope some time in the future he starts venturing into podcasts or similar areas
It's pointless to "hide" cameras that watch you, you already have a bunch watching you straight to the face on your phone.
Obviously not pointless if they are doing it. And the point would be, that you think you have all your cameras masked off. But, u missed one....
@@andrewa8569 I have yet to see someone with a taped front camera on their smartphone. But you're generally right. with that statement. Similar can be applied with all the mics in all of electronics.
Not me tho, I still have the OP7Pro with the pop-up selfie cam. Kinda miss the period when companies were putting their own spin on motorised cameras for a notch/cut-out free screen.
@@Daniel-dj7fh my mom has it taped lo
@@Daniel-dj7fh
While you haven't seen me, you just met someone that does that.
"It's always good to see the insides before the insides see you" Sage advice we all need in these techie times!
The square in the display is for the proximity sensor. They have the same things in the 6, 6 pro, 6a, 7, and 7 pro, now the 7a
And you can totally see it under direct sunlight.
@@cpvm0yes, i was worried about that
because i didn't know about Google's design for placing proximity sensor
He mentioned that.
Samsung do the same this as well. I can see the proximity and light sensors on my Z Flip4 if I shine a bright light at it.
Congrats to the 1000th Video Zack!!🎉
I upgraded from my Note 9 to the 7a as soon as it was announced. It arrived 2 days before your durability test. Mum loved it so much she's just ordered one for herself. And we're both getting dbrand Grips!
How's the contrast between the 7a and your old flagship phone.
Do you notice any negative things about the 7a?
I'm sorry, just wait till you start encountering all the bugs with this phone.
@@GrumpyWolfTech It's competition is the Samsung A54. I refuse to believe anyone actually thinks the A54 is a better phone.
@@GrumpyWolfTech ????
Surprised you'd go to a phone without a stylus... since that was what I thought
was the main selling point of the Note 9.
Jerry’s comments while tearing down the phones are as valuable as his entire work 👍
Purpose of the screen flex in that position is, it allows you to change the screen without removing the back of the phone, and vice versa, change battery or other components without removing the screen
My list of things I should worry about is updated today.
Thanks for the updates 😅
I guess the display connector in the underside of the motherboard is to facilitate a display only repair without opening the rear panel.
I'm no pro, but normally you'd disconnect the battery before unplugging things around, and from my brief knowledge this is only reachable from the back.
*"Let's get started!"* **SNAP**
I'll see you around😎
Thanks!
Thank you!!
I really appreciate the heads up on possible hidden cameras/microphones in our tech. It’s something we kind of forget as consumers and assume big tech companies would never intentionally do such a thing. But that complacency is how a company could get away with doing that exact thing.
Watching Zach pull the sharp blade _towards_ himself getting the covers off always gives me the willies.
4:21 I still remember being annoyed about my Motorola Nexus 6 having an LED notification light, but you had to root your phone to actually get it to work.
It's quite common to have holes like this on the screen for the proximity sensor for recent phones wiht thin bezels. You have to put them somewhere. And I still don't see what the big deal is, you'll have a camera that's visible anyway that can record at any time. Since Andriod 12, you have a camera and microphone indicator in the system anyway (up to you if you trust it or not) and it's not like you can just tape off your camera with the whole screen around it. The only safe option was the motorized retractable cameras, but even then the microphones could listen if you want to be paraniod.
I don't think that is the issue at hand. The problem there is that this can be an uninformed surveillance method, which can be seen as wiretapping, depending on circumstances. There are special phone cases to cover the cameras, and plenty of unofficial apps to restrict mic activities, and no company should be compelled to install extra hidden hardware, except with malicious intent of breaching privacy beyond the ability of the user.
@@KazeMemaryu The possibility has been there for a long time, it's something you can do with pretty much all OLED screens as they are so thin by design. I still don't think this is an issue as if any reputable brand would try to do this and were found out, they would look at serious fines, lawsuits and potential bans (just look what happened to Huawei for a lot less). There are easier methods to manipulate the already existing cameras, mics or just install some sort of malware/spyware app or backdoor on your system. Or just add the extra camera and sell it with as a feature.
There are a couple of options if you wanna keep full control of when you're being recorded, at least there were a few years back. One type of linux based phone had mechanical switches to turn on and off the microphone, camera and bluetooth at least.
Unknown spying underscreen cameras is interesting to think about but they require the screen to be black so they'll be noticed right away
Im still a fan of pop-up front facing cameras though, I'll definitely notice that my phone will try to spy on me because it'll roll up the camera to do it
Meanwhile iPhones shows when the camera is on with the orange led
@@albertogiavani75 So do pixels with green dot.
My man Zack be dropping bombs🔥 4:37
art class with jerry is one my favorite thing on youtube
Seeing him to cut open the phone with his knife so close to his finger always gives me goosebumps
As someone that has fixed electronics for years. There are so many electronics that have mics in them. I even seen TV from before the mid 90s have mics in them.
I'm disappointed that you didn't make a proper teardown video of the regular pixel 7. The camera bar is connected to the frame and back panel has 2 different glass panels. That would be interesting to cover. In the pixel 7 pro tear down, you did not mention about this.
Great as always ❤
Really cool to see Zack briefly mentioning Bitcoin.
You should do a teardown of HP envy x360 laptop. They are metal outside but the hinge holder is plastic and breaks like a skinny stick.
4:47 "It's always a good idea to see the insides, before the insides see you" Wise words, Zac. 🦉🤓
7.5w wirelessly is identical to the iPhone se 3rd gen, hope apple release a updated se this year
Always enjoy your tear-down commentary. The Sarcasm runs deep with this one
01:57 Well well you've got the Indian unit of Pixel 7a it seems....the bureau of Indian standard labelling is on the battery
It's standard across many electronics. Even my dji mini 3 pro has it. Eventhough it'll be never sold here
4:30 - Why did you repeat 2 headlines? Was the intention to fill up the screen?
Surely you didn’t think people wouldn’t notice?
I'm on to you and your trick of copying the articles and then removing some parts of it to make it look like there's more articles than there actually is @ 4:29 in the video
Edit I still like you and your channel just your pretty sneaky
I would expect it to have slower wireless charging because it is less of a cost. I think everyone of them should make a separate battery for the sensors including gps and cell.
Google fold and tablet in late January. Samsung flip and fold. Compare both folds.
I wonder if it could even have a faster charger with the plastic back, or if that could melt it lol
Thought you were going to be talking about the exploding camera glass with this video title that google wont acknowledge .
I'm watching a pixel 7a teardown on my new pixel 7a.
Same😂
If you like the principle of seeing insides before they see you, I recommend Fairphone and Framework for phones and laptops respectively.
I also think of the teardwons as like a video a surgeon might watch before performing surgery on a patient just for people that repair phones. So they know what to except.❤
0:48 Where could I find a replacement back panel for my Pixel 6a? Mine has become quite scratched from using the official case from Google... Ugh. Truly unfortunate.
"most current politician was born before the microwave and don't know the difference between a cookie and a bit coin" x'D had me dead laughing!
The under screen sensor is a nice touch. One issue with Pixel 7 Pro is that it is so easy to interfere with the sensor when holding the phone sideways.
1:57 Interesting, you got an Indian Unit?
Kind of wish these teardown skin/case of dbrand were available here in India (they ship here but become extremely expensive)
But can you bend the battery in half? Ive found myself having to when replacing my iPhone battery’s every time cus the pull tabs do nothing but break
Never remove a phone battery until after it has turned itself off from as low of a load as you can put on it, cus even a flat battery has enough energy to burn down several houses
I'm liking my new Pixel 7a, but gotta admit...you had me a little worried at the title of this video :)
I look forward to your pixel fold durability test and teardown
I preferred when pixels opened screen first. It's just a lot more convenient to replace the screen when it's the first thing that comes off.
You can open this from the front or back, so if you need a screen replacement, you don't need to disassemble the whole phone.
@@Starmast3rmusic Oh okay that's awesome then!
This hidden square is on the 6a too, noticed it in bright sunlight.
@Andrej good info 💯
Oh no, a hidden spot for potential cameras is not the direction that I thought tech would take us. Then again, you can be spied on in your living room with the promise of a "free TV". I love tech, but if greed keeps getting in the way, I might just move to the mountains and live off of solar and my own garden.
....mmmm
Not liking the charge port being soldered directly to the mainboard.
This is the primary part (other than screen) thats going to break as its the mechanical part...
Like... I dont esnt to have to resolder a charge port to a mainboard because someone accidentally vroke the charger port..
Google pull tabs are unique and need to be pulled in a z pattern starting from the top and you almost saw away the adhesive while pulling up. A bit different methodology than apple pull tabs
Fun teardown. It's always nice to see one survive. Dumb question you've probably answered elsewhere at some point in the past: what do you do with the tech you teardown that survives? I remember, I think anyways, hearing that you part out the stuff that ends your videos completely broken. This one appears to be more than serviceable still. Is it destined to be parted out too?
Pixel Fold please, I'm gonna be getting on as my work phone, and would love to see it tested and torn down.
from now 🤝 that 4:47 will be my favourite dialogue over "Glass is glass..." 💀
The A in the Pixel 7a stands for Able to withstand Jerryrigeverything test and teardown 😂
Genuinely any phone you tear down we will watch.
I think you should still put the actual phone model on the titles since it would pop up more for people searching info about specific phones
😂😂love that parable @4:33 to 4.51
I'd like to see something from CAT, or some other rugged phone manufacturer. I wonder if their insides are tougher than usual.
I was able to finally upgrade from the iPhone X to the iPhone 14 pro, and of course I just had to get the sweet teardown skin! Thanks Zack! Great video today!
Hey Jerry, it Would be nice to see the insides of a huawei mate x3. Been a while since we saw a foldable ehy.
I was today years old when I found out the camera bar on the a series was connected to the back panel
Watching you cut towards your thumb on that back panel removal gave me anxiety. Im cutting/installing sheetrock as I watch this. 😂
Why would any smartphone manufacturer hide a camera under the screen to spy on their users? The regular selfie camera works just fine, and can be used in marketing. A bit of software trickery and the user will never know you take photos unknown to them, given they don't monitor and analyze all the data the phone sends.
google took a step back👎🏼
with 6a it was easier to open the display from the front and that's it
jerry can you make a video about poco f5 dissemble and your opinion about the phone ❤
Love this channel
Cool video 👍 I wish the video was long though
Thumbs up 👍 back to running again 😊
Wow, that T2 screw is really a middle finger to the consumer from Google. There's no good reason to do that, other than to make it less practical to take apart, since most people working on their own electronics will have the standard range of torx bits. I can't see the logic in it either, if they're not offering a T2 bit for some stupid price at the google store.
I always wanted some videos featuring phones from the Samsung Galaxy A series. A great video nonetheless.
Great video Jerry! Can you do Poco F5 next please ?
Looking forward to seeing a teardown of the fold
I wish they still made plastic screens and back panels phones. I know, they get scratched easily but I use a glass screen protector even if the phone has a gorilla glass screen, so I don't even use it anyway. At least this way, it wouldnt break when I drop it on the ground.
I love ur videos❤❤ I wish to see phone processer in any of ur upcoming videos. Pls do if possible 😊😊
It is better to see inside, before the inside see's you 😮
Why should google hide a camera when there is one right above it ?
This is how they should have made the 6/6 pro, Pixel 7 and & pro... removing the screen to replace a charging port is a pain in the ass because if i or one of my employees break the screen it is a way more costly than the glass on the back.
I had seen that square recently, using my phone in direct sun. Thanks for letting me know what it 8s!
I felt like this video was in fast forward, speedy! lol
😂😂
no headphone jack, no memory card slot, and hole in the screen: trash.
God tier watch mate
I appreciate the master sword carve out and I require it on every phone you destroy.
True 🔥🔥
Great to see
what we need now is one display connector for all phones, like hdmi etc. if a pc could support all these monitor models, so sholuld a phone. most damaged thing in a phone is the display. wish I could just used a broken pixel 6 pro with the 4k display from old xperia
I want to see the insides of the Sony Xperia 5 III. or alternativly we wait till autumn when the Sony Xperia 5V will be announced. On a sidenote I like your 'calm' voice... 👍
When the Pixel 8 comes out can you do the basic pixel 8 and the pro?
7 watts is perfect, I believe slow charching will help the battery last longer?
It would be a blessing if I had that phone
शुक्रिया ❤❤❤ हिंदी ऑडियो ❤❤❤
I want to see the insides of xiaomi's fold!
Can you make a realme c25y durability test video
Spitting some facts as always 😂❤
😂❤
The teardown skin has only 2011mAh
Not all of the 4385mAh Zack! 5:19
Just noticed also 🤣
Wow, you recorded this video on my Birthday lol, May 17th 👌👌
it will be good to see the new xperia 1 V when it comes out in the next few weeks
🔥🔥
I used to like Pixels. Had a 3a for a while. Then they decided to upgrade rhe camera software making it impossible to even open the camera app and they refused to fix it. All older versions of the pixel had the same problem. So it almost felt like it was on purpose to force you to buy a new one. After experiencing this, i recommend staying away from their phone.
I've never heard of this before, is it the updates that are tanking older devices' cameras?
@@Baronnax yeah, updates are tanking the camera software. I even tried rolling back the software version and it still didn't work. Search it up and you'll see thousands of complaints
My wife has a pixel 3A and never experienced this problem.
Did you change the title? I remember it was something like "add this to the things to worry about"
Love the teardown skins
Where is the video for the ROG 7? The opening of the phone!
I want to see the LAVA Agni 2 😊 next time on your channel
Always good to know