Enlarge / This is a “pink” case after a few months.
Google Hardware products aim to bring the best of Google’s software skills to market, but the division has many quality control issues. The last strange flaw in Google’s hardware is the yellow and deformed phone case. As reported by The Verge, Google’s translucent, expensive plastic cases don’t live up to their $ 30 price tag.
Numerous reports from Amazon and Reddit list all sorts of issues with these cases. A post on Reddit, titled “The Pixel 6 Case Made by Google is Junk,” got 500 votes in favor and contains several pictures of what these official cases are like after a few months. Apparently, the cases turn yellow or brown quickly due to UV degradation. This is a common problem with cheap clear cases, but it’s not something you’d expect from an official $ 30 case from a major manufacturer.
Another problem that is constantly mentioned is that the cases do not fit properly, either directly from the factory or due to deformation over time. Images show wavy edges around the power and volume buttons.
Enlarge / The side of this case is no longer straight.
Google has not yet responded to these complaints, but some Amazon customers received a “one-time” refund. With the launch of the Pixel 6a coming soon, it might be best to stay away from Google cases. Maybe we can get the company to bring back the much-loved fabric stupas from previous Pixel phones.