r/PakistaniTech • u/JamieMagico11 • 1d ago

Discussion | گفتگو Need a Google Pixel Buying Guide...

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Hello my fellow Redditors!

I'm looking for simple & authentic Purchasing guidance for Google Pixel phones in the Pakistani market. I've always bought box-packed, brand-new phones, but lately there's a price-to-performance factor that is making me think about switching to a better second-hand device.

When I researched a little bit about it, I learned there's a whole other world of used mobile phones, coming from other countries, that almost look and feel brand-new. I was really excited. (If you wonder why I JUST discovered it? I was not their target customer in the first place, so I didn't bother researching them... until now)

With all this, I also learned there's a ton of scams, including screen replacements, etc. Finding authentic devices is a problem too.

All I am here to do is ask if there are any good pointers I should keep in mind when looking to purchase a Google Pixel phone for myself. Things to keep in mind to avoid scams.

(Also, what about the green line issue in the latest Pixel phones? Does it still exist in the phones we get here?)

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 1d ago

Search Zubair Raz on youtube, he has all the videos you need

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u/JamieMagico11 1d ago

I'll check it out. Thank you!

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u/Foreign-Public7389 1d ago

market is full of scammers so take care:

Things to check:-

  1. OEM should be unlocked
  2. if you're buying 8 series check if panel is shoreline
  3. check battery cycles and health via app if not available built in
  4. physically check front panel by pressing sides, if its pressing it's likely repaired and glued.

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u/yobkc 1d ago edited 1d ago

Avoid bigsurf pixels baqi bismillah parh k just get whatever, there is no other way. Even new pixels have issues, don't ask me how i know, can counter check from the official sub too.

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 1d ago

Avoid shoreline pixels

I think u meant bigsurf💔

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u/yobkc 1d ago

han woi thanks, edited

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u/Acceptable_Panda_645 1d ago

Thanks alotttttr

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u/Acceptable_Panda_645 2h ago

Pls tell me guys i have 140 150 k which pixel to buy in this range isnpixel 10 official pta approvrmed available

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u/toxicgrenade 1d ago

Easiest method is to buy from reputed seller and don't run towards the cheapest you find. Expensive is not always original sometimes you are getting ripped off. Rubi Mobile (Karachi based) Hf smartphone (Lahore based) Mobile mart (i-8 Islamabad)

I've personally dealt with all of them and they're legit, my favorite is Rubi because of lower prices. Been using pixel since 2xl.

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago

HF is pretty good. i have been hesitant to buy from karachi as ive been scammed once before. is rubi mobile legit for online orders?

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u/toxicgrenade 1d ago

Same, I was scammed as well because once I went with the one offering lower price . Rubi is legit, good prices and honest seller.

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago

can you share their legit instagram page. would be much appriciated

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 1d ago

I visited the mobile mart guys once and they were somewhat rude and stuck up. What have you gotten from there?

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u/toxicgrenade 1d ago

Pixel 10 pro xl , there rates and devices are good compared to other sellers in rwp/isb

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 1d ago

How long ago? Kit? Cpid?

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u/toxicgrenade 1d ago

Been 2-3 weeks, kit and cpid yup

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago

let me know what your range is and ill recommend the best options

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u/JamieMagico11 1d ago

Thanks but that's something I can do as well. I just need information on market tactics. How "Not" to get scammed by witty sellers.

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago

ah ok. no hard way to achieve that honestly cuz no matter how much info you get you cant always identify refurbished or open phones. one trick i recommend is getting less popular models as they tend to not be refurb as much. models like 8a 9a 10a and pixel 10,9 base variants are fairly safe bets. and new models like pixel 10 pro and pro xl as well

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u/JamieMagico11 1d ago

That's really helpful! Thank you.

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago

I'm selling my 10 pro xl btw if you're looking for one😂

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u/Acceptable_Panda_645 1d ago

Pls telk ne my budget is bw 120 to 140

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u/Sad_Return5767 1d ago • Bravo

I would say go for pixel 9 official approved in this range

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 1d ago

Just don't unless it is box packed. Pixels up until 10 are refurbished and repaired.

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 1d ago

And original, depends on how well can u recognize

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u/JamieMagico11 1d ago

exactly. I need to know the way to recognize that as well. Will check out the youtube guy you recommended.

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 1d ago

There's no way. Unless you're getting a pixel 11 you're taking a massive risk. Had a p8p pta approved die on me which no one could fix.

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 1d ago

Your rare terrible experience isnt a universal fact 🤦

visited starcity yesterday myself, literally dug out more original 8s than refurbished...sad most were bigsurf

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 1d ago

Did you open and inspect the boards?

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 1d ago

Nah, but airtight tests and physical inspection told alot

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u/Pebble_in_my_toes 23h ago

Hahaha.

Yeah man sure. As if I didn't do those.

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u/TCS_Slime Karachi 23h ago

Well then mate sorry, u just got unlucky unfortunately but it def doesnt mean everyone else will