I dropped my Google Pixel 9 XL Pro from 6th floor balcony to the street
5 days ago
- #Tech Humor
- #DIY Repair
- #Smartphone Durability
- Author drops Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from 6th floor balcony, phone survives with minor damage.
- Phone remains functional post-fall: screen alive, camera works, Bluetooth connected.
- Comparison with Samsung phones suggests they wouldn't have survived such a fall.
- Author has extensive Android experience, having used every version from 1.5 to 12.
- Plans to repair the Pixel using parts from AliExpress for €38, changing phone color from white to black.
- Strong opinion against using phone cases and critical view on iPhones' durability and repair costs.
- Positive outlook on the situation: sees it as a fun repair project and a good story.
- Thanks to AliExpress, Google engineers, and personal repair skills for the optimistic outcome.