How accurate Is Google's Estimated Trade In?

[DigbyTheDog]

Long story short, I decided to check how much Google would give me for my Pixel 5 and it came back at $450 Canadian. How accurate is the estimate? I was going to get the 7, but now I'm wondering if I should just get the 6a. I keep my phone in a case and use a screen protector. I'm pretty sure the value of my 5 will drop dramatically once the 7 is opened for pre-orders.

 

[B. Diddy]

I've always gotten the trade-in value that was quoted me. As long as you've kept the phone in pretty much pristine condition (which sounds like the case), it should be fine.

 

[DigbyTheDog]

My only question is how do I check if there has been any moisture exposure? I have accidentally dropped phones in the snow bank before but can't remember if that happened to my 5 or not.

 

[B. Diddy]

That's a good question -- I'm guessing that if the phone powers on normally and the screen shows no defects, then they won't look for moisture damage.

 

[DigbyTheDog]

Do you think the value of my 5 will change if I wait till 7 preorders open?

 

[B. Diddy]

I'm not sure how much the Pixel 7 launch will directly affect the value. It may be more related to simple passing of time -- as the phone gets older, the value goes down.

It might also be a temporary trade-in offer, like the $300 that was being offered for the Pixel 3a when trading for a Pixel 6a.

 

[DigbyTheDog]

I'm really starting to think I might buy the 6a as it would cost me only about $168 Canadian.

I am worried I won't like the size of the 7. I went to the 5 because my 4xl was too big. The only thing I see loosing if I go to the 6a from a 5 is the faster refresh rate. I hardly ever charge wirelessly and don't use reverse charging. Am I missing something?

 

[B. Diddy]

Pixel 6a display is 60 Hz refresh, down from 90. 6 GB vs 8 GB of RAM. Some might prefer the rear FPS of the Pixel 5. But otherwise, you're correct, they are very comparable.

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Google-Pixel-5,Google-Pixel-6a/phones/11394,11859

 

[DigbyTheDog]

I forgot about the lower rams. Realistically, if I don't play graphic dependent games, how much will I notice it?

 

[B. Diddy]

I think for most users, the RAM difference will be negligible.

 

[DigbyTheDog]

Thanks for your help B. Diddy! I've decided to get the 6a Now to decide which case and screen protector to buy