Google now provides refurbished Pixel telephones, as initially noticed by The Verge. The corporate is promoting refurbed Pixel 6, Pixel 6A and Pixel 7 handsets straight on the Google Retailer. The telephones will be bought for as much as 40 p.c off, when in comparison with new fashions. Every smartphone ships with the identical 1-year restricted guarantee and buyer help choices as a brand new mannequin.
Google says that every refurbished handset has been “carefully inspected” to make sure that the telephones, screens and batteries are all in tip-top form. Nonetheless, an organization consultant supplied no ensures relating to battery life in a press release to The Verge. Cellphone batteries age like individuals. Slowly at first after which unexpectedly.
Nonetheless, the costs are attractive. The Pixel 6 is obtainable for $339, as a substitute of $599, whereas the well-reviewed Pixel 7 Professional is $629 as a substitute of $899. All of those refurbished fashions provide 128GB of storage, however Google spokesperson Patrick Seybold says that the shop will quickly provide different storage tiers.
Every cellphone ships with the most recent Android software program, which is a pleasant contact, and comes with a appropriate charger. There’s additionally free transport.