Pixel 9 Pro Fold: the smartphone is better repaired than its competitors, experts are surprised

The team, which specializes in disassembling and assessing the repairability of electronic devices, was particularly impressed by how easy it was to disassemble the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold repairs itself very well according to iFixit

The use of standardized 3IP screws and an intuitive internal layout allow even non-expert users to carry out some basic repairs according to iFixit.

One of the strengths of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the ease of replacing components that are subject to wear. The USB-C port, which is easily damaged, is isolated from the logic board, making it easy to replace at a lower cost. The SIM card tray also benefits from this design.

The back cover and external display are easily removed with a simple disassembly tool, showing the attention paid to easy access to the internal components. However, the process is not without its flaws: the battery release tabs are unreliable, so a second person is needed to secure the Pixel 9 Pro Fold while cutting the adhesive.

A notable aspect of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's internal design is the enormous space taken up by the batteries: more than half of the smartphone's internal volume.

Possible improvements for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Despite some possible areas for improvement, including the removal of the internal screen which remains tricky, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold marks a major step forward in the repairability of foldable smartphones according to iFixitWill the competition be up to the task, especially models that fold in half like the one planned by Xiaomi?