With its rather prominent island of photo sensors, the Pixel 8 Pro modules are the first victims of the most clumsy users. Fortunately, Google has thought of those who wish to guarantee the integrity of the sensors. In fact, the manufacturer offers tempered glass protection for sale on its official store.
If the Pixel 8 Pro displays much greater resistance than the Pixel 7 Pro, certain parts of the high-end smartphone still remain particularly vulnerable to shock. This is particularly the case of the island which brings together the different photo sensors at the rear. As a reminder, all three optics are now positioned in a pill alongside the LED Flash. A 4th module is located on the right.
Despite this new organization, we still have a design quite close to that of the Pixel 7, with a rather prominent sensor island. This has already caused problems for many users in the past, who have accidentally broken the glass of the sensors after an impact. For others, nasty scratches appeared after leaving the device in their pocket (along with keys or other items).
And although it was a rather isolated problem, Google preferred to take the lead with its new generation of smartphones. Indeed, The Mountain View company offers a tempered glass lens protector on its official store.
Google has the solution to protect the Pixel 8 Pro photo module
According to the description provided by the manufacturer, “Dual Tempered Glass Lens Protector is made from the most durable tempered glass”. He adds that he offers “ultimate shatterproof protection and ultra-high clarity”. Of course, you will have to take into account the dimensions of the protection, especially if you have a shell:
- Length: 0.8mm
- Width: 32.5mm
- Height: 15.5mm
The accessory is guaranteed for one year by Google and the brand specifies that it has been certified by Case-Mate to meet the company’s compatibility standards. Priced at €17.99 on the official Google store, the double tempered glass lens protector does not appear to be in stock immediately. In fact, interested buyers can only register on the waiting list for the moment. As a reminder, Google offers 7 years of warranty on spare parts on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.