Google Pixel 8 Teardown Disassembly Repair Video Review

[@aaakmm1785]

Battery drain test would be highly appreciated.

[@marcochavanne]

Thia needs to be at the top!

[@MrChadLedford]

Pixel 7 on Android 14 has had much better battery life and no thermal issues.

[@PBKreviews]

I don't think I will have time to do a battery test, since 1) my expertise are more in teardown and other tests 2) I need to get a bunch of other videos finished 3) everyone complains on battery tests and each person wants it tested a certain way so its extremely time consuming 4) by the time I get it done, other reviewers will do it. So yeah. However if I do decide to do it, how exactly do you guys want to see it done.. lets see the 15 different ways people will want to see it done lol.

[@TarIQ_110]

​@@PBKreviewswe wants also charging speed test we wants to know if there is much different now

[@mgomez5606]

​@@PBKreviewsI would like to know how to test a battery with volt meter. Is this what other viewers want you to do?

[@4ztt363]

Very quick, thank you! Waiting for the 8 pro

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@jierenzheng7670]

Wow thank you for the quick video! It still sucks that the charge port is soldered to the mainboard.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

NOOO they did it again!!

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome. Yup sucks.

[@jierenzheng7670]

I guess wireless charging then

[@fahrradbang69]

Or just dont break it??

[@jierenzheng7670]

@@fahrradbang69 If you extend the device lifespan to 7 years and more, it is possible to break it. If you are changing phones every 1-3 years, sure.

[@Garrettdx1988]

The charging port being soldered is so frustrating

[@PBKreviews]

yup

[@seanh1988]

As well as the microphone, proximity sensor. Whole board replacement to fix those issues 😢

[@PBKreviews]

yup or soldering expertise

[@hometechUK]

It will be interesting to see teardowns in 2 years time when adhesive will be almosnt non existence as self repair & easy battery replacemnt must happen.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Very nice 👍 I feel like you need a rubber mat, so the phone doesnt slide around. But i haven't seen white mats though.

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks. Yeah, the main reason I haven't gotten one haha. Some phones are slippery some not, but sometimes I just use some double sided tape to keep it in place.

[@markovujosevic3632]

This man is from another planet 😅

[@karthik3685]

this is the content we're here for! :)

[@Doraemon-75]

Happy to see such a huge heat sink

[@-beyblade]

WoW，這個設計實在是太讓人驚訝了，我需要考慮購買了... 1.螢幕後的銅箔居然沒有絕緣，且用石墨片不是更好嗎?更輕?更好的THERMAL? 2.電池上石墨片居然可以凌駕Google，把主要 logo 蓋住了，石墨不能破孔露出LOGO嗎? 3.電池上居然沒用上易拉膠如何更換？還用上沒有防火等級的MYLAR片? 4.電池下的膠 要改成條紋狀 比較好撕開，泡棉等級很差... 5.補釘式設計 沒有美感...

[@AssassinsFear]

Battery replacements seem nice and not too crazy difficult

[@theRemedyGames]

It's about as difficult as basically every other phone for the last 8 years. It still remains annoying to do. Thankfully in a few years all these companies are being forced to put out phones with really easily assessable batteries. No reason it can't be designed like the old days with easy removable covers with no glue and only minimal screws holding it in place. Gaskets have been around forever and do a great job at waterproofing.

[@LeeNeighoff]

@@theRemedyGames Something like what LG did with the G5(?) with that removable bottom tray would be perfect. Just put the charging circuitry on it along with the USB port, and have it all slide out with the battery. With a good gasket and strong screws holding it in, It should be just as waterproof as an adhesive-sealed phone. Bonus points if they use something other than Phillips so the screws are not easy to strip.

[@sandrajoseburger]

It's just as difficult to replace an iphone battery, nothing changed for the better, now I understand the promise for 7 years update support! Most people just replace their phone instead, for sure not doing this!

[@FWild-eb1rd]

⁠yes fairphone already do it pretty cool concept

[@Adgale]

Google continues improving the internal construction of their phones. Goog job.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@shaalan5672]

massively underrated channel

[@atillaonurpehlivan2844]

The struggle with the pull band was perfect 🤣

[@PBKreviews]

haha

[@StreamLabs34]

I think,it’s one of the best KZbin channel for smartphone teardown, probably number 1, Cause whenever i search any smartphone teardown video, i always see your channel already have this video 😅 😍 Take love from BD 🇧🇩 😘😘

[@marlotrot]

Hi @PBKreviews: Great Video(s) thanks for sharing teardowns like that with us! :) One question if I may, starting in 1:13 little springs are visible along the edge that connect to the back-side of the screen when assembled. Currently the thread count for weird bumps visible in bright light (light needs to be as bright so that the screen becomes blue) goes up on reddid where users (including me) see those when the screen is turned off. I have also recorded one video (in my profile, an attempt to link it here was removed automatically). In case you have time to watch that/consider - do you think those bumps/dents could be a by-product of a assembly issue at the factory causing those springs to touch the screen a bit too hard so that the dents/bumps are visible from the front. In that case, could that in theory cause screen issues over time or would that rather be a cosmetic mini issue (I could accept a cosmetic issue, my only concern would be in case that could potential damage the screen over time)?

[@marshallb5210]

at 1:50 you can see the copper foil on the back of the screen is pierced by those stupid springs

[@sag..]

Is Pixel 8 Screen a flexible OLED panel? Or It's Still a Rigid OLED?

[@p4ul.f708]

Thanks for the teardown. Could you figure out which sensor the main sensor is? Because according to the specs it surprisingly is neither the gn2 or gn1, except Google made mistakes in their own official data sheets. (it is stateted, that the pixel 8 has ultra hdr which the gn1 isnt capable of but it is also stated that the sensor is 1/1,3, but the gn2 would be 1/1,12)

[@kevin-hp7vg]

Custom gn1 ?

[@p4ul.f708]

@@kevin-hp7vg Yup it looks like it. Google also already confirmed that to "derstandard" It is a modified Gn1, which can do dual exposure. So the bigger update is the newer lens which lets in 21% more light.

[@BijBijTCG]

How are the thermals of the Pixel 8 Pro?

[@PBKreviews]

With normal use seems good to me, but I haven't played any games on it

[@BijBijTCG]

@@PBKreviews please do a stress test

[@AlexandruKrp]

Would be great to see how face unlock works in low light conditions. The face unlock system, beside the small form factor, is a thing that i really love at my Pixel 4. If the face unlock system from Pixel 8 works as good as the one from the Pixel 4, i think that Pixel 8 will be my next phone ❤

[@lif3.l3ss35]

It simply doesn't unlock got my 8 today and tried to unlock it in low light, and it asked for my fingerprint instead.

[@ilyachap]

It won’t work. It’s not anything similar to Pixel 4, it’s literally just a front camera.

[@meroinheroin]

Upgraded from the Pixel 4xl to the 8 and the face unlock works well enough for me, but not in the dark. It's better on the 4xl but the 8 has a pretty quick fingerprint reader that works if you have the always in display so it's even faster to unlock. Banking apps also support the face unlock on the 8

[@izzu_]

Looking at the thermal system in this video I wonder how the heat management of this device going. Really hope it's working to reduce heat from the processor.

[@raymondhacks]

A source says that the 8 vs the 8 pro is 11% slower due to thermal throttling, that is to say both still get very hot

[@izzu_]

@@raymondhacks oh wow.. that sad.

[@PvtAnonymous]

@@raymondhacks and that copper on the back of the screen might be the reason why the glue between the panel and the plastic frame it sits on is getting weaker on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro models. So maybe the issue with screens falling off from the phone will be even worse next year...

[@jason8884]

Man, I love watching your teardowns, very instructional and are a great tutorial. You also help me quite a lot in choosing my phones because of your explanations and scoring. It's great to know what we are paying for. Keep it up brother!!

[@MarvinBowen]

I'm 1 minute into this video and I feel duped by the Google presentation. They made it sound like it would be easy to replace the screen or battery. "'Apply heat to loosen the adhesive" is already outside the scope of 'easy'. Possible, yes.

[@theRemedyGames]

Not to mention that adhesive might be fine NOW. In a few years when someone would typically be replacing parts the adhesive turns to cement and it becomes ridiculously difficult to soften it. I just did this on my Pixel 3 earlier this year. That adhesive needed a blow dryer on high for 5 minutes on about 2 dozen passes just to loosen it enough to get it started on one side. It ultimately didn't work and I just used my wife's old Pixel 3 where the battery swelled up and split the back open for me already and replaced that one instead (then transferred everything over). This glue shit needs to stop.

[@MarvinBowen]

@@theRemedyGames I'm hoping the EU rules about user replaceable will help the US market, eventually.

[@galactictomato1434]

​@@theRemedyGamesBy the way, all the heat cooks the battery 😢

[@CFG39]

Did you ever connect it to a cellular network and notice anything about cellular reception?

[@marcomesiassanchez9011]

GN2 or GN1?

[@htgns1]

Interesting questions! Please answer!

[@PBKreviews]

From the looks of it, GN1 based off all the available info from hardware info apps, and info from photos taken etc.

[@lankegowtham6783]

No vapour chamber cooling I thought they will use it in pixel 8 when they used in pixel fold

[@4jup4ter4]

Probably not enough room

[@rixyrohaizie]

even zenfone 10 and s23 had it 😂 google is joking

[@galactictomato1434]

​​@@4jup4ter4Nah, some penny pinchers at Google decided not to cool this phone properly to make more profit. Cheap ass thermal pad design 🤢

[@Monkey_D_Luffy56]

Doesn't it have any kind of heat dissipation system?

[@galactictomato1434]

They're using a thermal pad just like last time 😢... Phones with good cooling using more expensive and far superior vapor chamber designs.

[@abdelilahlezar2104]

Is the fingerprint reader optical or Ultrasonic ?

[@curtisregimbald6423]

He previously answered that it’s optical in other comments. QR code gave me: 1LM7100400714AB37R01093 But when I tried searching for it on Google, there were no results

[@Dion27375]

Please do a short speaker test compared to Pixel 7 Pro and/ or other devices 🙏

[@shaunigothictv1003]

PBK we love you here in the U.K.

[@Kevkf]

But isn't this graphite layer on the battery missing, which could lead to heat issues?

[@gamecopproductions9303]

Whats the camera sensor? GN1 or GN2? Thank you!

[@ChrisJohannsen]

GNV

[@gamecopproductions9303]

@@ChrisJohannsen very interesting. Thank you!

[@kingshow7468]

What can you say about the grinding of the sewing ekran and the appearance of streaks.

[@NPXTube]

Is that main camera sensor GN1 still from predecessor?

[@PBKreviews]

yeah from the looks of it

[@aminkamara6060]

It’s clean in the inside And I should say the cleanest pixel on the inside

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@ADOPT_HECKLER]

This taught me why I shouldn’t buy cheap smartphone given the requirement of genuine chips and parts with proper detailing installations, whereas, in cheaper phones materials are compromised surely with less focus that could severally harm us in long term even blast

[@emanuelegiusti7114]

great work! how about replacement of flashlight?

[@SamuelHollandsh]

Thanks👍

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Wow! Thank you..

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome 😊

[@timg2727]

Do the screens of the 8/8 Pro still feel and sound hollow when you tap them?

[@PBKreviews]

I don't remember the 7 or 7 pro but sort of. Also I think the main reason would be the fact they have the screen seated on the plastic border underneath that clips into the frame so the screen might sit slightly higher than the components inside and not have anything directly pressing against the back of it. For screen replacements, this is good since that plastic border makes it much easier to replace the screen, or other parts inside the phone without damaging a working screen when prying it off.

[@timg2727]

@@PBKreviews ok, thanks for the info. The hollowness of the display was something that really bugged me about the 7 Pro. The 6 Pro too.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@warrenmcclure7819]

So just an idea, have you tried applying a little bit of heat to the battery before trying using the plastic strip? I know heat isn't good for any comment but Im sure using just a wee bit would be fine

[@PBKreviews]

Yeah heat usually helps loosen the adhesive, but considering the fact I used isopropyl alcohol which is much better at loosening up adhesive and it was still fairly tough, I don't think heat would have done much.

[@inside_yrslf]

Привет! Кто то сталкивался с зазором на задней крышке? У меня можно в эту щель, лист юумаги просунуть, и это не считают боаком в моем магазине

[@luisfernandomaicanhernandez97]

Hello 👋 Friend Excellent Video today's Cell Phones in Repair Sunday 😁🙏❤️📱🇻🇪🇺🇲🗽

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@KEYBEATZ]

Not including a 5mm wave antenna was a battery saving measure?

[@PBKreviews]

Not sure

[@bhaveshjain6564]

Will the Pixel 7 and 7 pro be getting pixel 8 camera features with OS upgrade ?

[@isaiahsreviews]

Will the 8 or 8 pro support video out via type c? Like a desktop mode?

[@PBKreviews]

nope doesn't support it.

[@isaiahsreviews]

@@PBKreviews that's a disappointment considering all these AR glasses out now

[@PBKreviews]

yup

[@GlennL42]

Hi, just want to confirm @7:15, is the copper film and metal block surrounding it the only cooling component for the chipset?

[@PBKreviews]

The copper film, thermal pad, the mid plate that sits over the motherboard and the graphite film over that are all part of transferring heat/cooling.

[@GlennL42]

@@PBKreviews Oh I see, thx for the correction :) 8's cooling solution looks less rigorous than typical Android phone, lack of vapor chamber and all that :/

[@venkatramann2526]

Great work mate! Please post a full review with the battery performance and throttling performance. Also what's the charging speed it's capable of and how long does it take to charge. Also whether the pixel 8 has an optical fingerprint sensor or the ultrasonic?

[@CSnrgy]

It's an Optical Sensor

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks, its optical sensor.

[@weltenleser]

Great video. Can you also do a Pixel 8 Pro teardown? It would also be interesting to know more specifics about the main wide sensor. Is it a Samsung GN1? Or GN2? Is there maybe some writing on the backside?

[@PBKreviews]

It's a GN1 from the looks of it. Same main camera sensor in the 8 n 8 pro, and all the hardware info apps and picture details from photos taken point to GN1. I will be uploading the 8 pro teardown in a day or two.

[@weltenleser]

Interesting. Google said in their presentation they are using a "new" main wide sensor, so I assume it's a modified GN1, maybe a GNV or a Google exclusive model alltogether. Google also states that the P8 (Pro) now also has Dual Exposure, which is a feature of GN2. Odd.@@PBKreviews

[@alexsj21]

So basically Google touting the phone is way more repairable, is a blatant lie.

[@PBKreviews]

I mean in my opinion it's easier to repair than the 7 pro. Overall layout was easier when taking apart. They still have much room for improvement. If they just make the charging port replaceable, and use a better adhesive/pry pouch for the battery then it would be much, much better.

[@rgarcia1993]

Is that a ultrasonic fingerprint reader or same as Pixel 7

[@debasishpothal2414]

pixel 8 fingerprint sensor is ultrasonic or optical ?

[@PBKreviews]

optical

[@abdelilahlezar2104]

Is the main camera ISOCELL GN2 ?

[@venkateshwaranki680]

Is it the same modem used in pixel 7 series?

[@PBKreviews]

from hardware app info, shows a different letter at the end of the modem model so it might be a slightly revised version

[@alverofelipe]

Volume button feels a bit loose?

[@katzenjunge5869]

After iPhones this has the best looking insides, looks clean.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@hdwblade]

So any way to confirm which sensor that is?

[@aljohnbernardo2402]

May I know if the pixel 8 and 8 pro has the same charging port?

[@galactictomato1434]

Are you doing an 8 Pro teardown too?

[@PBKreviews]

yeah

[@galactictomato1434]

​@@PBKreviewsGreat! Can't wait 😁

[@nmitsthefish]

I might be slow but which part is the tensor chip

[@PBKreviews]

@7:14 its seated underneath the ram, so you can't actually see the tensor chip itself. The RAM would need to be pried off or de soldered off.

[@jierenzheng7670]

Hey, I was wondering, do you remember if the speaker grills are some fabric mesh? I was trying to clean it and pieced a hole. I don't know if it will impact how waterproof it is.

[@strahinja.1989]

Where is the GPS chip located??

[@kquttersanford3635]

Do you know what 5g modem it has?

[@anoopmohanan3944]

Samsung s5300 something

[@PBKreviews]

g5300i

[@3lectronic0]

No vapor chamber? Overheating again?

[@PBKreviews]

From using it, I don't notice heating issues, but I haven't played games on it.

[@whitefang1987]

What's the indent on the top left of the phone looks like a button but not really? Opposite side of the mic on the top

[@onofriorosario]

Ma il finger print è ottico o ultrasonic ? Grazie from italy

[@PBKreviews]

optical. You're welcome :)

[@LuisDR1990]

I don't remember you mentioning where the antenna cable is

[@user-wb9tu6en3o]

Thank you for the review. Can you run the 3dmark wild life extreme benchmark and tell me the score? Many people are curious.

[@PBKreviews]

Going to do it on a quick battery test video I will be uploading later

[@abbasibrahim-7075]

amazing

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@nestorfolk9571]

так а шо, його не можна розібрати через кришку?

[@maxoo._]

No vapor 💨 chamber beneath the battery like Oppo OnePlus or Xiaomi flagships ?

[@Sky-wo1lt]

I use oil to fix bubbles on my screen protector, do you think it could seep inside the phone and damage it ?

[@Shikadi297]

But has the fingerprint sensor changed?? That's what I want to know. It looks different, but is it just a different cable, or a totally different sensor? Is it still optical, or is it ultrasonic?

[@Ghost_-95]

It’s an optical sensor

[@Shikadi297]

@@Ghost_-95 But is it a different optical sensor?

[@PBKreviews]

looks to be a different one but I am not 100% sure

[@bumblebee240.]

How's the build quality? And the water resistivity? Will I be downgrading on build quality and water damage if I went from my s22 plus to this?

[@PBKreviews]

Build quality is good in my opinion. I don't think you would be downgrading.

[@bumblebee240.]

@@PBKreviews will it be water damaged in rain?

[@PBKreviews]

no

[@alistair1231]

When replacing the battery, i assume you would have to replace the graphite film to not mess up the thermals and also find new adhesive for the screen online, correct?

[@PBKreviews]

you can reuse the original film if it's not too damaged or wrinkled but in general it's almost impossible to find the original graphite films since they don't sell replacements for those. So almost in every case you are stuck to using the same one. As for the adhesive, yeah you have to use a new original pre cut adhesive made for the phone in order to have a proper seal and not risk the adhesive coming loose.

[@alistair1231]

@@PBKreviews wow of course you can't get replacements. Thanks for the answer. That sounds like a lot of work and expertise required. I will probably just make sure to treat my battery well and hope to have it last until 2027, when I can just buy a phone with a replaceable one here in the EU.

[@martinfindeisen5800]

Hi, can you tell what type of fingerprint sensor this is? doesn't look like an optical one.

[@PBKreviews]

It's optical, since the area where the sensor is lights up when using and only optical ones do that to read the fingerprint.

[@pspr33]

Does it still sound hollow like the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 did when you tap the screen?

[@PBKreviews]

yeah i think so. Again as mentioned to someone else, the main reason would be the fact they have the screen seated on the plastic border underneath, that clips into the frame so the screen might sit slightly higher than the components inside and not have anything directly pressing against the back of it. For screen replacements, this is good since that plastic border makes it much easier to replace the screen, or other parts inside the phone without damaging a working screen when prying it off.

[@pspr33]

@@PBKreviewsthanks, thought as much seeing the teardown.. just wanted to make sure I wasn't just assuming :)

[@inside_yrslf]

on pixel 8, there is a gap between the aluminum frame and the back cover on the side of the buttons, which is not on the other side. In the promo video, they focus on it, but other users don't have it, is this

[@antonygeorge1223]

Why is there a hole in the back of the screen like something punctured through? Near the square tape

[@hawjiang5349]

Neat and clean inside.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@iamseanb17]

just curious, why it doesnt have 5g mmwave antenna? is it an international version? or google's just lazy to put it in us versio

[@PBKreviews]

I'm not 100% sure if this was an international version, but Verizon is charging $100 more for their pixel phones. So probably only the Verizon variant in the US will have the mmwave antenna.

[@ChrisJohannsen]

It has mmwave on the Australian version

[@outrageousacres]

With such a large piece of grafite film over the battery, if the battery is to be replaced should you replace the film or is reusing it still a viable option?

[@PBKreviews]

you can reuse it

[@gabrielegiove]

I didn't see the wireless charging, where was it located?

[@PBKreviews]

I point it out @7:58 in the video.

[@gabrielegiove]

@@PBKreviews Thanks so much, I'll look at it again more carefully! I really liked your video!

[@Shineyongs.]

It has a similar internal structure to the Pixel 7.

[@2kPingu]

Is the display cable built in the same way, as in Pixel 7 Series? What do you think, will the P8 suffer from the same green flicker display problems, as Pixel 7?

[@PBKreviews]

It's not the same flex cable, the design is slightly different so hopefully it won't suffer that issue but it's too early to tell.

[@aleksandarnikolic2441]

Hello, thank you for the video. It's very informative. In your opinion, is this a more durable phone than the Pixel 5a? I dropped my 5a and the screen stopped working, although the front glass was intact. I would like to know if these kinds of situations are not going to bappen withh the pixel 8.

[@gabrielegiove]

It could be that the battery or display connector has been disconnected.

[@omerkara7991]

Hello, Can Galaxy S23 battery be installed in S22?

[@PBKreviews]

no i don't think so, connectors will probably be different as well as size

[@balajiigff207]

Hai.. is it possible to remove the rear camera bump in pixel 8

[@tombalabomba3084]

where is the wireless charging coil?

[@justhype6253]

My screen is new but the fingerprint unlock sensor is not working, can you help me ?

[@BryantAvant]

Same design as the 7 which streamlines design yet they charged more this year

[@revelation12827]

Thank you very much for this insightful video! Could you report on the precise position and dimensions of the wireless charging coil? This would be very helpful to mount a metallic ring for a magnetic phone holder.

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome. It would be the entire black square area on the back where I point out in the video. Not sure measurements since I don't have it on hand anymore to check.

[@Md11106]

Between s23 and p8 which 1 better ?

[@PBKreviews]

hmm if software updates are important to you, then go with the p8. Aside from that, its a close call.

[@Md11106]

@@PBKreviews whats your pick

[@PBKreviews]

probaby the 8

[@hawjiang5349]

You are the fastest~

[@PBKreviews]

👍 :)

[@phuongdominh3696]

can swap module wired cam from pixel 8 pro to pixel 8?.as i see, it same demensitions?

[@PBKreviews]

Main camera should be the same, but we will see in the 8 pro teardown later how its layed out internally.

[@space1358]

NF.2322 18 SB3 Main A863A - Does this tell us anything about the main camera sensor?

[@JuRu-1337]

Hi @PBKreviews, has the top ear speaker a mesh filter like the bottom one? Thank you.

[@PBKreviews]

yeah, over the speaker assembly itself but not one by the screen slit outside between the screen glass and frame.

[@lifeison1]

Could you please test the fingerprint. Thanks

[@PBKreviews]

I did, very similar if not the same as the pixel 7. Still optical.

[@sahilkumarrao98]

I think you should work a little more on your commentary and video editing. Jerryrigeverything makes similar content and gets millions of views mostly because he has good storytelling skills and better editing. No hate at all towards your channel, you're always the first one to do the teardowns just giving a few suggestions. Peace!

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks. yeah I try but I just don't have that personality to pull it off. I feel it would come off way too fake trying to do that haha. Also yeah not the best editing but its hard to do both recording and editing and run around and do tests so I just try to do the best I can with the time I have but thanks, I will try to improve as I go :)

[@sahilkumarrao98]

@@PBKreviews awesome man, all the best!

[@ashar8192]

No vapor chamber for heat dissipation. It'll throttle like Pixel 6 and 7 series or how IPhones do, because Apple and Google insist on no vapor chamber and think a graphite/copper film is enough lol

[@LeeMooEez]

They transfer the heat to the screen..they use the screen as heat sink

[@PvtAnonymous]

@@LeeMooEez and that leads to the screen falling off after a while, which they won't cover under warranty. Ingenious design.

[@hypotheticalradioactivedwa2622]

will I have my warranty void if I teardown my phone? My pixel 8 blacked out, when I was just scrolling, no response at all. I didn't even drop it, and the pixel 8 was unboxed only a month ago. I bought the phone from a different country and there are no certified google repair centers here in my country. So I wanted to have a look inside the phone myself without having to worry about voiding my warranty.

[@PBKreviews]

yes if they see any signs of it being opened or tampered they will void warranty. however if you got it from a different country, the warranty will only be valid in the country you purchased so you wouldn't be able to file a warranty claim in a different country. so depending on if you plan on going back or not, you can not worry about it