Google Pixel bests iPhone, Samsung in repairability report
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- A new report by US PIRG ranks the repairability of top US smartphone brands, with Motorola scoring highest at B+, followed by Google Pixel at C-, Samsung at D, and Apple at D-.
- The report evaluates repairability based on ease of disassembly, availability of spare parts, documentation, and software updates, using data from the EU's European Product Registry for Energy Labelling.
- Despite Google's Pixel devices only slightly outperforming Samsung and Apple, Google has made notable improvements in repairability, particularly with accessories like the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a.
- In laptop repairability rankings, Apple ranks last with a C-, while Asus leads with a B+, highlighting ongoing concerns about repairability across major tech companies.
- US PIRG hopes that publishing these low repairability scores will motivate manufacturers to improve their device designs for easier repairs.
