r/PixelUsersIndia

Should i buy Pixel 8 from cashify for 31000rs in superb condition for 128gb variant or wait for few months, i lost my pixel 6a few days ago.

Budget is around 45 to 50k. Planning to buy pixel 10a. My focus will not be gaming or much screen time, just calls, files (pdfs) and other documents from time to time. Most of the work is done via laptop only so phone is required mainly for texting and chatting.
For how many years can I expect it to last and hows the battery life if I use it on battery saver ?

I was getting the Pixel 10 for 45k. 15k exchange for my Pixel 6A and some 7k additional discount.

I think I missed this deal Waiting for the sale. Currently it is 58k in sale

Little context, my first OS was symbian in 2010, jumped to first android Samsung android to first iphone 4s and since then oscillated between these OS systems.

Here are my thoughts after the first 24 hours of using it :-

Honestly, OS change feels refreshing. Happy with Tim Cook's vision but he's no Steve Jobs for iOS. Google Pixel gives clean OS to start with as minimum of stock pre-load apps

I may have compromised on the camera but it's a start and I'm yet to familiarise myself with the settings - multiple modes is exciting and I may just find a perfect customisation

The cost was a good bargain. I did not have it in me to spend 70-80k yet again for an iPhone upgrade and I'm happy with the final cost with the exchange cost included. These features for this cost - no complaints.

For me, user experience is the most important and contrary to many iPhone users, it does not feel like a downgrade. Excited to see how I settle in.

(Feel free to drop in any cases recommendations and tips & tricks)

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TL;DR

Bought a US variant Pixel 8, currently using it in India.

Got the green line issue after 6–7 months.

First service visit: Repair denied because my back glass was cracked (my fault) and they don't allow partial repairs.

Couldn't afford the back glass replacement then, so I continued using it.

Went back almost a year later before the 3-year Extended Repair Program expires.

Paid ₹850 non-refundable inspection fee.

After an hour, they told me they can't repair the US variant because the back glass dimensions don't match the parts available in India.

Lost ₹850 and 3–4 hours just to be told "No."

I just wanted to share my experience with Google's service in India. This isn't meant to hate on Pixel phones—I actually like the phone—but the service experience has been extremely disappointing.

Timeline

I bought a Pixel 8 (US variant) and currently live in India.

After around 6–7 months, the well-known green line issue appeared on the display.

At that time, I wasn't aware of Google's Extended Repair Program, so I continued using the phone for about another month.

Once I learned that the display replacement was covered, I visited the Google F1 Service Center at 1MG Mall, Bangalore.

First Service Center Visit

Unfortunately, one day before my visit, I accidentally dropped the phone.

The back glass cracked at the bottom-right corner. I fully admit this was my fault.

Since the damage was only on the back, I assumed they could at least replace the display for the green line issue.

During inspection, I was told that partial repairs are not allowed.

They said I had to first pay to replace the back glass before they could replace the display.

I argued because the issues were unrelated, but they refused.

I even called Google Customer Care while I was there, and they confirmed the same policy: no partial repairs.

At that time I was a student and couldn't justify spending around ₹10,000 just to become eligible for the display replacement.

So I had no option but to continue using the phone.

Fast Forward Almost a Year...

The 3-year Extended Repair Program is nearing its end, so I decided to give it one last try.

Today I visited the service center again.

They verified everything—IMEI, dents, damages, etc.

Then informed me that if the repair was rejected, I'd lose the ₹850 inspection fee, which is non-refundable.

I was confident everything would finally get sorted out, so I agreed.

After Waiting Nearly an Hour...

They asked me where I bought the phone.

I told them it was a US variant.

Then they informed me that the back glass dimensions for the US model don't match the parts they have in India, so they cannot repair it here.

Therefore, my repair request would be rejected.

At that point, I was honestly speechless.

My biggest question is:

Why wasn't this checked before taking ₹850 from me?

If the service center already knows they can't repair a US variant because compatible parts aren't available, why make me go through the entire inspection, wait for an hour, charge me ₹850, and only then tell me "No"?

I argued with them because this feels like something they should have clarified upfront.

Instead, I walked away with:

₹850 lost in inspection charges.

Around 3–4 hours of my time wasted.

The exact same broken phone.

At the end, the representative apologized and suggested I raise a request through support.google.com. She said they might be able to arrange a pickup and send the phone to Noida or provide another solution.

But honestly... after two disappointing experiences, that's not exactly reassuring.

I still like the Pixel lineup, and this was my first Google phone. But the after-sales service experience has been frustrating from start to finish.

Has anyone else with a US Pixel in India faced something similar?

Were you able to get it resolved through Google Support?

If Google doesn't help, should I get the display replaced at a trusted local repair shop, or is there a better option that I'm missing?

P.S. I used ChatGPT to help organize and format this post so the timeline is easier to follow, but the experience itself is 100% my own.

Should I buy Google pixel 10 rn from flipkart bbd or wait for the 11 launch in August and buy 11 instead ? My budget is 65k

Has anybody tried to switch their pixel 8 pro android 17 from normal mode to repair mode and again back to normal mode as I tried to switch back to normal mode from repair mode, the phone didn't boot up and says Android cannot boot up. It gives me two options 1) Try again 2) Factory reset.

I tried to press try again multiple times but the device is booting up back to the same screen. I can't do a factory reset as my data is not backed up. I also tried to sideload the android 17 update from recovery mode and now the phone is stuck on Google logo screen and isn't booting up. Has anyone faced a similar issue what are the other options to recover the data before I perform a factory reset.

I did contacted the google support team, they are asking me to do a factory reset.

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is there a reliable place or site, that you everyone knows but I don't to buy 2nd hand pixels.?

please share if you know such.

thanks.

Any one has pixel 6a battery program coupon? I want to buy a pixel device. Is anyone is interested in trading the coupon ?

P10a Price is about to go up on 4th July. If you are planning to upgrade, make the move now!!

Thank me later!

Hey everyone, I am thinking about buying a pixel 10 ,but one of my friends who uses pixel 9 warned me about battery drainage and heating issues in the long term.Whats your opinion? is it that bad on 10?

I’m trying to choose between the Pixel 8a, 9a, and 10a, but I’m not interested in paying extra for useless specs or features I’ll never use.

My priorities are: Best camera for photos and occasional video. Smooth daily use. Good battery life and reliability. Best value for money. Prefer a phone that feels premium, but I don’t want to overspend. I’m not worried much about gaming, benchmark scores, or flashy extra features.

From a practical point of view, which one would you buy and why? Would the 8a still be enough for camera-focused use, or is the 9a/10a worth the extra money?

Looking to buy a pixel 8 from cashify - I need genuine comments from people who had their experience of buying from cashify before, is the service good or bad? Can I return the phone if I fine any issues? I really need to buy one phone at last after 6 years of dragging my feet on a budget samsung, pixel 8 seems nice to me for my daily usage and compact size, only concern is cashify - IS CASHIFY GOOD TO BUY PIXEL PHONES? i am geeting the google trsuted one in superb condition

Hi everyone!

I’m currently using a Realme 9 Pro+ and have been using it for over 3 years now. My phone has gotten slow and laggy and the camera is not great, so I'm looking to get a new phone.

My budget is under ₹50,000 INR (slightly stretchable), and I plan to keep my next phone for at least 4 years, and more if possible.

My requirements include:

1. I want a great camera, both front and back. I click a lot of photos and occassionally post on instagram/social media so the camera must be reliable
2. Good battery life (I'm a college student so I use my phone for everything; a lot of texting, calling, clicking pics and videos, scrolling, etc etc)
3. Clean UI and OS, no unnecessary apps or bloatware
4. Good speakers/ microphones (I speak on calls a lot and so the mic must be great)

I'm not a gamer, although I will potentially use my phone to edit some reels or do some light photo/video editing.

For my requirements, is the pixel 10a the right choice? I recently came across a bunch of reddit posts from Indian users saying that it heats up a lot, and if you "get a bad piece" you'll regret it. Some people also said that the battery is horrible and the camera is flickery and unreliable.

Most of the reviews I'm reading are positive, and all the Indian tech youtubers have only good things to say about it. It's only a handful of reddit users which are disappointed with their 10a. Should I go for the 10a or perhaps look into nothing phones instead? I'd also be willing to look at the iphone 17e but I'm an android fan and I like having the ultrawide camera.

I'd appreciate any recommendations or insights, thanks!