"Pixel 8 Series Faces Higher Repair Costs Due to Expensive Camera Parts"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Google and iFixit have launched a parts store for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, offering genuine replacement parts including screens, batteries, and camera assemblies. The camera parts are notably expensive, with the Pixel 8 Pro rear camera assembly priced at $200. Despite the lack of a replacement motherboard, Google promises seven years of major OS updates and parts availability, positioning the Pixel 8 as a device with potential for long-term use.