After purchasing a flagship phone, many people also look for a decent case to protect it. While there are some who like to keep their devices “naked,” the use of cases is still quite popular. Like many other brands, Google offers an official case lineup for its phones, such as the latest Pixel 9 series. However, recent reports suggest that you may want to consider third-party options if you’re looking for durability.
The Google Store offers cases for Pixel phones from both its own and partners. Google’s “standard” cases have an elegant and discreet finish with a slightly rubbery texture that improves grip. They are also available in all Pixel phone colorways, so they match perfectly with your device. However, some Pixel 9 users have been complaining about the build quality of the official cases.
Some pictures show a Pixel 9 Pro XL official case tearing apart
A redditor started the discussion about the $35 Pixel 9 Pro XL official case. According to the post, the first impressions were quite positive, as it looked and felt “premium.” However, after a week of use, the redditor noticed some damage on one of its corners. The affected area simply began to tear apart without any effort. The post claims that the case-protected device never fell to the ground or experienced anything similar.
As the product page says, the case combines plastic and silicone. The redditor suggests that the issue could potentially stem from its construction. “It appears that the case is made out of plastic sandwiched by a very thin layer of the silicon material,” the post says. Other brands’ cases made of similar materials don’t have this issue. So, we still can’t rule out a defective unit.
Meanwhile, other redditors shared similar experiences in the replies. “Every Google case I ever got was crap. I don’t know why a cheap Amazon case will always beat them,” a comment states. Others suggest that Google’s official cases have gone down in quality since the Pixel 6 series. Another view is that the product is “meant to never be taken off” of the phone to prevent damage. One Pixel 8 Pro user mentioned that the corners of their case started peeling after a while. Among the replies, another individual wrote, “I returned mine as it was doing the same thing.”
Some are happy with the build quality
That said, there are also defenders of the quality of Google’s official cases. They claim that theirs are intact after the first few days of use, even with the occasional drops. Pixel 9 series owners have had the phone for a few days, so it’s too early to determine the nature of the problem. Only time will tell if this is a widespread issue or a case-by-case issue (pun intended). However, you may want to consider a third-party case for your Pixel 9 if you want to avoid similar situations.
2024-08-28 15:06:48