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Pixel 9 lineup at Google Store
Get up to $200 in Google Store credit, up to $760 in trade-in savings, carrier deals
Pixel 9 lineup at Best Buy
Free gift card worth up to $200, trade-in savings
Pixel 9 lineup at Amazon
Free gift card worth up to $200
Pixel 9 at AT&T
Free storage upgrade, save up to $1,200 with trade-in
Pixel 9 at Verizon
Free storage upgrade, save up to $800 off Pixel 9 series with trade-in
When it comes to Android phones Google makes some of the best on the market, with multiple phones earning spots on our list of favorites. During the 2024 iteration of the Made by Google event plenty of new hardware was introduced, including the highly anticipated Pixel 9 lineup. The new phones incorporate advanced AI with Google's Gemini software, have upgraded cameras and many more advances.
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The Pixel 9 lineup is equipped with Google's Tensor G4 processor and Android 14, though Android 15 will be arriving soon. As for other specs, the premium Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch OLED display, a 5,060-mAh battery and is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage, along with 16GB of RAM. If you're looking at the base model instead, you'll get a 6.3-inch OLED screen and a 4,700-mAh battery, as well as 12GB of RAM and the choice of either 128GB or 256GB of storage.
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How much does the Pixel 9 series cost?
Pricing on the new models varies, with the base Pixel 9 listing at $799, the Pixel 9 Pro retailing for $999 and the premium Pixel 9 Pro XL selling for $1,099. There is also a newly designed Pixel 9 Pro Fold that you can preorder if you prefer a foldable model.
If you're ready to upgrade, there's no need to wait. Preorder deals are here at multiple retailers and carriers, helping you save on the latest flagship devices. We've listed the best below. Additionally, you should start seeing pretty significant Pixel deals on older models now that the newest edition is on the horizon, which could be another great option for budget-conscious buyers.
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Right now you'll get $100 in Google Store credit when you buy Pixel 9 directly from Google or $200 when you buy the Pixel 9 Pro or Pro XL. (You will need a Google Pay profile in order to receive the credit.) And if you don't mind parting with your current phone, you can also receive up to $760 in trade-in credit for eligible devices.
Another perk you'll get when you preorder your new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL is a year of Gemini Advanced for free, a value of $240. You'll also get a year of Google One AI Premium, six months of Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Premium with your purchase of the 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL. If you opt for the base Pixel 9, you'll still get six months of Google One Premium (2TB) and Fitbit Premium, as well as three months of YouTube Premium.
Those who join Google Fi Wireless can get an extra $500 back on your new Pixel phone, which will be delivered via 24 monthly bill credits.
If you upgrade with a carrier via the Google Store there are some deals, too. With Verizon, you can get up to $800 off the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL with an eligible trade-in.
While there are no direct discounts on the updated Pixel 9 lineup, right now when you preorder your Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL from Best Buy the retailer will throw in a gift card to be used on a future purchase. The base model Pixel 9 will score you a value of $100, while the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will score you a $200 gift card. You'll also get three months of Google One 100GB storage if you're a new subscriber.
And if you're willing to part with an older device, you can get up to $750 in trade-in savings through Best Buy's own trade-in program, though most phones will bring in significantly less than that, so be sure to check your particular model to get a better idea of how much credit you can expect.
Amazon is offering a $100 gift card with preorders of the Pixel 9 or a $200 gift card with preorders of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL while supplies last.
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Best Pixel 9 deals with a carrier
If you preorder from AT&T you can score double the storage on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL between now and Aug. 21. You'll also be able to score the 9 Pro or the 9 Pro XL for free with an eligible Pixel phone trade-in. AT&T is accepting Pixel phones from any year in any condition.
You can get double the storage for free at Verizon when you preorder the Pixel 9 or the Pixel 9 Pro XL. And right now at Verizon you can also get up to $800 off a new Pixel 9 series phone with a qualified trade-in and a new line. That will essentially score you the base Pixel 9 for free. In terms of qualifying for the trade-in credit, Verizon is accepting phones in any condition, but you will need to have the Unlimited Ultimate plan.
No phone to trade? No problem. You can save $620 on the Pixel 9, $640 on the Pixel 9 Pro and $660 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with a new line, no trade-in required.