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A new phone can feel like a new lease of life. After all, everyone uses their mobile frequently these days, so you may as well pick up one of the best phones out there. That's why we're highlighting this superb deal from Mint Mobile that drops the price of a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to $699, representing a saving of $400 and a discount of 36%. Limited to two per order, anyone who claims this deal also has the chance to grab a 12-month unlimited data plan to accompany the Google device for just $15 a month.
Available in an obsidian color (black), the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch screen capable of 1,344 x 2,992 pixels, a Google Tensor G4 chip as well as 128GB of storage. When it comes to the camera, there are three on the rear and one on the front. The front sports 42 megapixels while the rear has two at 48 megapixels and one at 50 megapixels.
In his review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, CNET smartphone expert Andrew Lanxon found the model to have a "sleek new design" and "genuinely fun new AI skills" while also highlighting how the "camera can take great daytime shots." However, he did note that the camera hardware hasn't changed much when compared to the Pixel 8 Pro.
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It's also worth mentioning that Mint Mobile has the standard Google Pixel 9 at a $400 discount, so you pay $399 as opposed to $799. The same $15 monthly unlimited data plan is available as well. These have proven popular with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold stock already selling out, so don't delay if interested.
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