Pixel 9 lineup at Google Store
Get up to $350 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 $350 with preorder of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
In the world of Android phones, Google makes some of the best. Known for reliability and picture quality, multiple Google phones have earned a spot on our list of favorite phones overall. Plenty of new hardware and specs were introduced during the 2024 Made by Google event, including the highly anticipated Pixel 9 lineup. The new phones incorporate advanced AI with Google’s Gemini software and have been equipped with upgraded cameras, among other advances.
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The Pixel 9 lineup runs on Google’s Tensor G4 processor and Android 14, though Android 15 is expected to arrive 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. Both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL have been released as of Aug. 22, and you can currently preorder the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ahead of their Sept. 4 release date. The deals are showing up 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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Best unlocked Pixel 9 deals
Right now, you can order any of the Pixel 9 phones directly from Google and get a year of Gemini Advanced for free, a value of $240. Both the Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL are shipping as of Aug. 22. If you opt for the Pixel 9 Pro or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can preorder now ahead of the Sept. 4 release date, but you may be looking at mid-October for delivery. If you don’t mind parting with an older device, you can get up to $760 in trade-in credit for eligible devices.
There are a few additional perks with a purchase. One year of Google One AI Premium, six months of Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Premium comes with your purchase of the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro Fold. 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.
Preorder the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and not only do you get all of the perks above, you also get $350 in store credit, as long as you order by Sept. 7.
Those who join Google Fi Wireless can get an extra $500 back on any 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 to be had, 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 them, you can currently order the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. You’ll have to wait on the Pixel 9 Pro as Best Buy isn’t currently offering preorder as an option on that phone.
The best offer right now is on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, so if you’ve been hoping for a foldable, you’ll be happy to know that you can currently preorder the 9 Pro Fold and receive a free $350 gift card with your purchase. You’ll also get three months of Google One 100GB storage if you’re a new subscriber.
If you’re willing to part with an older device, you can get up to $1,099 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 orders of the Pixel 9, plus you can potentially save up to $240 with an Amazon.com Gift Card credit when you trade in your old device. You will also get one year of Gemini Advanced for free, a value of $240. The Pixel 9 Pro is available for preorder, though there are no special discounts other than the Gemini Advanced offer. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is in stock, with no available discounts other than the Gemini Advanced offer.
At this time the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently unavailable on Amazon. We’ll be watching to see if and when the retailer brings this offer back online.
Right now at Target, there are no straightforward discounts, but it does have the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL in stock. The Pixel 9 Pro is available for preorder, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently marked as coming soon with no available preorder option. For that one, you have to wait until 10 a.m. on Sept. 4 if you want to order it from Target. Target Circle™ Card* holders can save the usual 5% on their purchase, too.
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Best Pixel 9 deals with a carrier
AT&T has the Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL available now and the 9 Pro available for preorder.
AT&T will let you 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. If you wan the Pixel 9, you can get that for $11 a month, with no trade-in required, which saves you $454 in bill credits. You can also get the AT&T AmiGO Jr. watch for free with an eligible Pixel 9 series phone purchase.
AT&T isn’t currently offering the 9 Pro Fold.
You can get double the storage for free at Verizon when you order 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. Plus, you get the NFL Sunday Ticket season on YouTube as an added bonus.
Both the 9 and 9 Pro XL can be purchased, and you can preorder the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
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 or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a new line, no trade-in required.
You can get a phone on the Pixel 9 lineup for free with a qualifying plan. The savings appears as bill credits for 24 months, but keep in mind that right now T-Mobile is offering only the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 XL.
You can also save up to $600 off with a new line on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans or score the same deal when trading in an eligible device on those plans. Whichever way you choose, that gets you the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL for free. Other offers include up to $500 in trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device on a GoG5, Magenta or One plan.
We’ll update this once stock changes on the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Right now, Xfinity is offering up to $500 off any of the Pixel 9 lineup with a qualifying trade in. Currently, you can get the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL or preorder the Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Fold to take advantage of this offer.
Right now, Visible is offering $240 on available new Google phones with a Visible Plus plan. Simply grab the Pixel 9 or Pixel 9 Pro XL or preorder the Pixel 9 Pro or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. You’ll get these savings via credits for 24 months.
MintMobile is offering one of the best straightforward discounts out there right now as far as carrier models go. You can save $400 off either the Pixel 9 or the Pixel 9 Pro XL, plus you get six months of free wireless when you commit to a one year service plan.
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