[Google Pixel 8 is no exception. The latest issue is related to the screen, with reports of dimples and bumps appearing on the display. The problem has gotten so bad that some users want Google to offer an extended warranty.

Users have reported the problem on both Reddit and the Google support forum, and judging from some of the images, the problem seems to be quite severe. Apparently the flaw does not affect performance and can only be seen under proper lighting conditions.

However, once the unevenness is visible, well, it is not something that can be easily obscured. And if this were my phone, I would be very annoyed every time I noticed a problem.

Google has yet to provide an official response to the issue, but some users have speculated that the problem may be caused by internal components pressing on the display, citing teardowns showing parts that seem consistent with damage.

Some users claim to have been able to obtain replacements for damaged phones, but one Redditor claims that the problem repeated itself not long afterward. Some users are now asking for extended warranties in case the problem extends the life of their phones.

Given that this phone has only been on the market for a little over a month, there is no telling what will happen in the future.

One of the standout features of the Google Pixel 8 series is that Google is set to support this phone for a full seven years. This includes full Android and security updates during that time, as well as a long-term supply of repair parts. Obviously, a repeat of the screen issue would put a damper on that.

Needless to say, if you were hoping to take advantage of the Black Friday discount on the Pixel 8, you have to keep this in mind. It might be worth checking out other Black Friday phone deals to find something a little less problematic.