Google now sells ‘like-new’ refurbished Pixel 6 and 7 phones

Google now sells refurbished Pixel 6, Pixel 6A, and Pixel 7 phones in a special section of the Google Store. The company says that these phones will be of like-new quality with phones, screens, and batteries that technicians “carefully inspect” and are offered at up to a 40 percent discount versus their original price. The phones also come with the same 1-year limited warranty and customer support options as a new phone.

Price breakdown:

Pixel 6 — $339 (originally $599)
Pixel 6 Pro — $539 (originally $899)
Pixel 6A — $249 (originally $449)
Pixel 7 — $429 (originally $599)
Pixel 7 Pro — $629 (originally $899)

While those prices cover 128GB models, Google spokesperson Patrick Seybold told The Verge via email that its refurbished section will offer other storage tiers, as well. You might find older Pixels for even cheaper elsewhere, either used or via third-party refurbishers, but the warranty and return policy could be harder to match.

Google says the phones “undergo meticulous inspection,” but Seybold stopped short of guaranteeing any specifics about battery health when we asked. Both Samsung and Apple replace the batteries for their refurbished phones, while Google’s blog post says “If any phones need work, our technicians only use authentic Google parts for the repairs. Each phone gets the latest Android software before being packaged in a new box, and comes with a compatible charger.”

;story: The Verge