I have a Pixel 3 that is having a pretty short battery life, just wondering if its worthwhile replacing the battery as it will cost around $150 or just upgrade to a new phone?
Is it worth replacing a Pixel 3 Battery?
alex123711 on 13/09/2021 - 21:09
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Preferably less than $300
I was waiting for the release of the Pixel 6 for the Pixel 5 to drop in price. But it's out of stock or inflated price everywhere now.
Ozbargaining gone wrong!
Nah. Refurbs are $200. Get a new phone or find a cheaper repairer.
Any recommendations on a new phone?
But do refrebs have new batteries? Most don't.
I saw that on oz bargain too, but read that they come with degraded batteries due to being old stock?
$150 seems pretty steep for a battery replacement. Somewhere between $70-$100 is what I've often gotten mine done for
Are they decent batteries though? That is the biggest issue with battery replacements.
My exp is that it's near impossible to get a good battery from ebay/online sellers. I'd go with ifixit batteries. I haven't bought from them before but i know they have a huge reputation to uphold so i imagine they'd be sourcing very high quality replacements. https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Android/Google-Pixel-3-Battery/…
Yes that has been my experience as well for most ebay/online sellers. Crappy batteries normally no better than what I pulled out!
Agreed. ifixit should have decent batteries.
I'd shop around on the battery replacement, sounds a little high to me.
When the battery on my Pixel 2 died I looked at options and decided against replacing the battery.
Whilst getting the battery and doing it myself was feasible cost-wise, I was concerned about stuffing it up and needing to get a new phone anyway.
Paying someone else to do the repair was (IMO) cost prohibitive. For less I got myself a new phone. The new phone is not as performant as the Pixel 2, but it is enough for my needs.
Google Pixel 3 Battery Replacement
Difficulty - Moderate
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Google+Pixel+3+Battery+Replacem…
Looks like a lot of trouble to me unless you like doing stuff like that. Lots of delicate spudger work. How much does Google or a repair shop charge to replace battery? Ooops $150 - got it.
$150 is high, that's higher than CTDI who are the authorised Pixel repairer in Australia - http://www.ctdi.com.au/page/supply
Local repair shop said $79 and under an hour if it’s in stock; 1 week if needing to order @ iFixit Mobiles Cabulture store. DIY for under $30 if you have the tools and the time for a quality battery (crap ones are half this & YMMV)
What's your budget? The Pixel 3 is still a perfectly capable phone IMO, depends on your budget and use case. If you can spend more than a $1000 then go for a new phone. After the release of the Pixel 6 the older Pixels will drop in price and those might be a good option for you.