Pixel 9 series in the Google Store
Get up to $350 Google Store credit, up to $760 trade-in discount and mobile deals
Pixel 9 series at Best Buy
Free gift card valued up to $350, trade-in discount
Pixel 9 series on Amazon
Free gift card valued up to $200
Pixel 9 series at Target
Free gift card valued up to $200
Pixel 9 series at AT&T
Free storage upgrade, save up to $1,200 with trade-in
Pixel 9 series at Verizon
Free storage upgrade, save up to $900 on trade-in
Pixel 9 series at T-Mobile
Free storage upgrade, save up to $1,000 with a new line or trade-in
Pixel 9 series at Xfinity
Save up to $800, Trade-in Credit
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When it comes to Android phones, Google makes some of the best and most reliable, with several phones earning their rightful place on our list of the most popular phones overall. During the Made by Google 2024 event, a lot of new hardware and specs were revealed, including the highly anticipated Pixel 9 lineup. The new phones feature advanced AI with Google’s Gemini software and have been equipped with improved cameras, among other features.
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The Pixel 9 range runs on Google’s Tensor G4 processor and Android 14, although Android 15 is due to arrive soon. As for other specs, the premium Google Pixel 9 Pro XL model has a 6.8-inch OLED display, a 5,060mAh battery, and is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage, as well as 16GB of RAM. If you look at the base model instead, you get a 6.3-inch OLED display and a 4,700mAh battery, as well as 12GB of RAM and the choice of 128GB or 256GB of storage.
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How much does the Pixel 9 series cost?
The new models vary in price: the base Pixel 9 costs $799, the Pixel 9 Pro costs $999, and the premium Pixel 9 Pro XL costs $1,099. There’s also a redesigned Pixel 9 Pro Fold that you can pre-order if you prefer a foldable model.
If you’re ready to upgrade, there’s no need to wait. Several retailers and carriers have pre-order deals that will help you save on the latest flagship devices. We’ve listed the best ones below. Additionally, now that the latest edition is in sight, you should see some pretty attractive Pixel deals on older models, which could be another great option for budget-conscious shoppers.
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Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9 Pro.
Best unlocked Pixel 9 deals
Currently, you get $100 in Google Store credit when you buy the Pixel 9 directly from Google, or $200 when you buy the Pixel 9 Pro or Pro XL. If you opt for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you’ll get a whopping $350 in Google Store credit. (You’ll need a Google Pay profile to get the credit.) And if you don’t mind parting with your current phone, you can also get up to $760 in trade-in credit for eligible devices.
Another benefit you get when you pre-order your new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one year of Gemini Advanced for free, a $240 value. If you buy the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you’ll also get one year of Google One AI Premium, six months of Fitbit Premium, and three months of YouTube Premium. If you opt for the base Pixel 9, you’ll still get six months of Google One Premium (2TB) and Fitbit Premium, and three months of YouTube Premium.
Those who join Google Fi Wireless can get an additional $500 back on their new Pixel phone, paid out in the form of 24 monthly bill credits.
If you upgrade to a carrier through the Google Store, there are also some deals. At 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, when you pre-order your Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro XL from Best Buy, the retailer is currently including a gift card that you can use on a future purchase. The base model Pixel 9 will get you a $100 gift card, while the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL will get you a $200 gift card. If you opt for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you’ll get a free $350 gift card with your purchase. As a new subscriber, you’ll also get 100GB of Google One storage for three months.
And if you’re ready to part with an older device, you can save up to $1,099 through Best Buy’s trade-in program. Most phones will fetch significantly less than that, though, so be sure to check your specific model to get a better idea of what credit you can expect.
Amazon is offering a $100 gift card with pre-orders of the Pixel 9 and a $200 gift card with pre-orders of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, while supplies last.
There is also an opportunity to receive a $350 gift card when purchasing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but this is currently unavailable. We will be watching to see if and when the retailer brings this offer back online.
Currently at Target, you can get a $100 gift card when you buy the base model Google Pixel 9 or a $200 gift card when you buy a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. You can also grab the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is said to be available soon. However, those two models don’t come with a bonus gift card.
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The best Pixel 9 deals with one carrier
When you preorder from AT&T, you can get double storage on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL through August 21. Plus, you can get the 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL for free when you trade in an eligible Pixel phone. AT&T accepts Pixel phones from any year and in any condition.
At Verizon, you can get double the storage for free when you pre-order the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL. And right now, you can also get up to $900 off a new Pixel 9 series phone at Verizon with a qualified trade-in and a new port. That essentially gets you the base Pixel 9 for free. To qualify for the trade-in credit, Verizon will accept phones in any condition, but you must have the Unlimited Ultimate plan.
No phone to trade in? No problem. With a new line, you can save $620 on the Pixel 9, $640 on the Pixel 9 Pro, and $660 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, no trade-in required.
You can get up to $1,000 off a new line on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans, or get the same offer when you trade in an eligible device on those plans. Whichever option you choose, you’ll get the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, or Pixel 9 Pro XL for free. Other offers include up to $600 in savings on other qualifying plans, or up to $500 in trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device on a GoG5, Magenta, or One plan.
You can also get double the storage for free when you pre-order the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL from T-Mobile. Note that this deal ends on August 21 and only applies to Obsidian color phones.
Right now, Xfinity is offering a lot of great pre-order deals on the Pixel 9 lineup. You can save $800 on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold when you trade in an eligible device. No device to trade in? No problem. You can still get $500 off any of these phones.
Currently, Visible has a teaser on its website that says you can soon save $240 on your new Google phone. Just grab the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold as soon as stock arrives, then use the promo code GOOGLE at checkout to receive the discount. Both new and existing members can benefit from this offer.
