Best Google Pixel Deals: Up to $900 Off Pixel 7, $100 Off Unlocked Pixel 6A and More – CNET
Best Google Pixel Deals: Up to $900 Off Pixel 7, $100 Off Unlocked Pixel 6A and More - CNET
Google is a lot more than just a search engine. Tons of people also use it as their primary email, calendar and cloud storage. And if you already use Google to help organize your life, it just makes sense to use a Google phone. Plus, you’ve got a few different Google phone options to choose from at the moment. But no matter what Pixel phone you decide works best for you, you can’t go wrong, as all of Google’s current phones have earned a spot on our list of the best phones overall for 2023.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro hit shelves last year, and are the most advanced phones in Google’s lineup. However, there are plenty of other options if you don’t want to spend the money to upgrade to Google’s latest and greatest. The previous-generation Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are still great picks, with more than enough power for most people’s needs. And if you’re after the most affordable option, the budget-friendly Pixel 6A is our favorite Android phone under $500 right now. But no matter which model works best for your needs, there’s no reason to pay more than you have to. Below, you’ll find our roundup of all the best deals on all Pixel phones that you can shop for right now from both carriers and retailers.
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If you’re having a hard time deciding which Pixel model is going to work best for you, be sure to check out our comparison of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to their previous-gen counterparts for a full breakdown of their specs and performance. If affordability is your top priority, you’ll probably want to opt for the budget-friendly Pixel 6A.
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro deals
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro hit shelves back in October, and like most new phone releases, there’s a huge variety of offers available at carriers, as well as some discounts available through retailers.
There are a few benefits that come with buying your Pixel 7 from Google directly. For one, all models and colors are in stock, so you don’t have to worry about getting your ideal configuration, and Google allows you to buy your phone outright, as opposed to an installment plan required by some retailers and carriers.
And at the moment, you can pick up a new Pixel at a discount. Google is offering $100 off the Pixel 7 and $150 off the Pixel 7 Pro with no strings attached. And if you have an older phone to trade in, you can pick up both the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro at significant discounts, possibly even free. Devices from Apple, Samsung or Google will score you the biggest discount, but Google is also accepting phones from other brands like Motorola and OnePlus
AT&T’s offers vary a bit depending on which Pixel 7 model you’re looking at. If you want the base model Pixel 7, you can save up to $380 with a new line of service on an eligible plan with no trade-in required (though you still can trade in a device for a bigger discount). For the Pixel 7 Pro, AT&T is offering up to $800 in enhanced trade-in credit (meaning you’ll earn more credit for trading in the same devices), with no new line required. And both phones qualify you for 50% off a pair of Google Pixel Buds when you add them to your cart with the purchase.
Like AT&T, Verizon’s offers vary a bit between the two different models. New customers who want the base model Pixel 7 can save $520 with a new line on a qualifying service plan, which drops the price down to just $5 per month. And existing customers can get it for free with a qualifying trade-in.
Though if you’re adding a new line of service, you’re better off with the Pixel 7 Pro, which you can get for free with a trade-in and a new line on a qualifying plan. Existing customers can pick it up for as much as $800 off when trading in an eligible device.
And no matter which phone you’re buying, you can get a free $200 Verizon gift card when you switch your existing number over from another carrier. Verizon is also offering some other bonuses, including a free Pixel Watch and $490 off a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, but you’ll need a service plan for the new device as well.
T-Mobile is offering up to $600 off the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro when you trade-in a qualifying device and have or switch to a Magenta Max Plan. If you don’t have a Magenta Max plan, you can still save up to $300 with a qualifying trade-in.
New customers can save $501 when adding a new line of service on an eligible plan. And if you’re on a Magenta Max plan you can get a free pair of Google Pixel Buds A-Series or $100 off a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro with the purchase.
If you’re after an unlocked model, Best Buy is offering the same deal as Google right now — $100 off the Pixel 7 and $150 off the Pixel 7 Pro. Best Buy claims you’ll need to choose same-day activation to get the discount, but you get the same price when you select the activate later option.
Best Buy has also partnered with several mobile carriers, and is offering some carrier-exclusive discounts as well. Verizon customers can save up to $900 with an eligible trade-in, which even includes old and damaged phones. T-Mobile is offering its customers up to $800 off with an eligible trade-in, but you’ll need to sign up on a qualifying Magenta Max plan as well to get the discount. And at the moment, Best Buy isn’t even carrying any models for AT&T customers, so they’ll have to look elsewhere for discounts.
Pixel 6A deals
CNET’s Lisa Eadicicco called Google’s affordable next-gen Pixel 6A the “best Android phone under $500.” It’s slightly smaller than the full-size Pixel 7, and features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz. It’s equipped with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, which is slightly less than the standard Pixel 7 has, but is still more than sufficient for most people’s needs. It also boasts 5G capabilities and support for Wi-Fi 6 for lightning-fast browsing. It’s already a solid value at its usual price of $449, but we’ve rounded up some of the best deals and offers out there so you can pick one up for even less.
If you don’t want to be tied to a carrier, Amazon has the best Pixel 6A offer out there at the moment. Right now you can save roughly $100 on all three color variants, dropping the price down to as low as $346. This is the best price out there if you’re looking for a no-strings-attached discount that doesn’t require a trade-in or new line of service.
Both new and existing AT&T customers can grab the Pixel 6A for just $2 per month when purchasing on an installment plan and with activation on a qualifying unlimited plan. That locks you into a 36-month plan, but saves you $398 compared to AT&T’s price, or $377 compared to the price from Google. You can also save 50% on a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro or A-Series with the purchase.
Customers adding a new line of service at Verizon can get the Pixel 6A completely free with activation on a qualifying 5G unlimited plan. Unfortunately, those who only want to upgrade an existing line will have to pay full price. However, both new and existing customers can get a free Google Pixel Watch and $490 off a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, though you’ll need a line of service for the new devices as well.
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro deals
Since the release of the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, the Pixel 6 is no longer the most advanced series in Google’s lineup. However, these previous-gen flagship phones still have plenty to offer, and are a great choice if you’re looking for a compromise between Google’s latest and greatest phones, and its budget-friendly Pixel 6a. Since the release of the new phones, lots of carriers and retailers have shifted their best offers over to the Pixel 7 series, but there are still a few deals you can take advantage of to get a Pixel 6 in your hands for less.
If you’re looking for a no-strings-attached deal on an unlocked Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, Amazon is your best bet at the moment. Discounts jump around quite a bit between different configurations, but right now you can save up to $112 on the seafoam variant of the Pixel 6, or $299 on the Pixel 6 Pro in the stormy black color variant.
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