Multiple users have reported issues with the Google Pixel 9 Pro’s camera bar, which in the most serious cases is physically separating from the phone’s chassis – and Google doesn’t seem too enthusiastic about fixing things.

The Pixel 9 Pro’s camera bar, is reportedly peeling off, raising concerns about a possible design flaw. Cases suggest the problem may let dust and water in, hinting at a structural weakness. Initially quick to replace affected devices, Google’s support has since been criticized for dismissing complaints after the 90-day period.

We've now seen a second incident of the dreaded Google Pixel 9 Pro camera bar fault. Could this be a quality control issue?

Despite the drop in trade-in value, Google is still the only place to get a half-decent price for your old Pixel phone. You will get under $300 on the secondary market for the Pixel 7 Pro, while Apple and Samsung rarely pay handsomely for a Google handset. Still, it’s disappointing the Search company has dropped its trade-in prices for this sale.

If you're considering buying a foldable phone like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, it's probably for their giant, tablet-size bendable screens rather than their cameras. But any phone that costs close to $2,000 should be able to take stellar photos, too.

Google's range of Pixel phones are among the best devices money can buy, and they have used the camera visor design to distinguish themselves from other brands using an island or