I’m looking to buy a Pixel 7 Pro and found a local shop offering two options: brand new and “brand new, soft-unlocked.” I was told the soft-unlocked version is carrier-unlocked (likely from US carriers like Verizon) and will remain unlocked unless I factory reset it. If I do reset it, they said it’s a quick 5-minute fix to unlock again.

The price difference between the two is about $60. Does what they’re saying make sense, or should I be concerned about potential issues down the road?

  • Toes♀
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    3 months ago

    Potentially no manufacturers warranty if they aren’t an authorized seller.

    If you buy it directly from Google it’ll be unlocked.

    “will remain unlocked unless I factory reset it”

    I’d stay away from anything like that, it’s unnecessary.