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Google warranty for phones

21/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 5 of 10 brands
The short version

Google covers phones in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Google's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
  • Full coverageWhole product1 year
  • Partial coverageRefurbished device3 months
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Only covers devices bought in the US or Canada from Google or an authorized seller.
  • You may be asked for your receipt and the device serial number.
  • Drops, cracks and water damage are not covered.
  • Repairs or replacements can erase your data, so back up first.

How other brands compare for phones

  • 1. Spigen67/100 · Full: 2 years
  • 2. Speck56/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 3. Midland43/100 · Full: 3 years
  • 4. Apple21/100 · Full: 1 year
  • 6. Nothing21/100 · Full: 1 year
Compare all 10 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for phones.

  1. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  2. CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
  3. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  4. VerizonMost items30 days
  5. GameStopMost items15 days
  6. CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
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  1. Batteries PlusMost items14 days
  2. Best BuyActivatable devices (cell phones, cellular tablets, hotspots, cellular wearables)14 days from delivery
  3. Sam's ClubCell phones (prepaid, postpaid or no contract)14 days
  4. TargetApple and Beats products, including phones14 days
  5. WalmartMost wireless phones14 days
  6. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
  7. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for phones where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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