Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Teardown expert impressed by repairable internals and repair guide

Google hasn't exactly been known for its easy-to-repair smartphones and smartwatches in the past. But this is changing dramatically in 2025. The Pixel Watch 4 has arguably made the biggest leap from disposable item to repairable watch, but this year's Pixel 10 flagships also feature useful internal improvements designed to make disassembly and repair easier.

The Pixel 10 has already been disassembled by iFixit and praised for its advances in repairability. Now, the Pixel 10 Pro XL has landed on Zack Nelson's workbench, who, in his latest YouTube video, is quite enthusiastic about the improved repairability of Google's 2025 flagship device. The teardown expert also positively highlights the manufacturer's official repair guide and the availability of replacement parts.

Whether the teardown of a Pixel 10 Pro XL is actually easier than of a Fairphone, as Zack claims in the video below, remains to be seen; users still need to be very careful in replacing the display, for example. Replacing the battery, however, is significantly easier now that pull tabs make removing the battery relatively easy. Following the teardown, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is still functional – mission accomplished.