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How to preorder the new Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold (and the best deals)
On Tuesday, Google unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Pixel 9 series, at its Made by Google event. The tech giant released four new smartphones to the market: The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. All four models run on Google's own Tensor G4 chip, have a 24-hour+ battery life, support emergency SOS with crisis alerts, and receive seven years of software and security updates. Preorders for all these Pixel 9 phone models begin today.
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While all the new features and functions are ready to compete with recent smartphone launches from Samsung, and soon enough, Apple, perhaps the sweetest part of Google's latest launch is that you can snag several preorder deals right now, including from Google, Amazon, Best Buy, AT&T, Verizon, and more. Here are the best Pixel preorder deals we've found so far.
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Pixel 9
The smallest, standard Google phone, the Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch Actua display, 12GB of RAM, a 10.5MP front camera, and only two rear cameras (50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide). Pricing starts at $799, and the handset is available in Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Wintergreen (mint green), and Peony (baby pink).
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The "Pro" model of the Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch Super Actua display (with a higher brightness rating than the Actua), 16GB of RAM, a 42MP front camera, and three rear cameras (50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto). Pixel 9 Pro users also get one year of Google One AI Premium Plan, which includes Gemini Advanced and Gemini Live access and 2TB of cloud storage. Pricing starts at $999, and the device is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel (grey), and Rose Quartz (pink).
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The XL model of the Pixel 9 Pro features a larger 6.8-inch Super Actua display and the same memory and camera configurations. The price starts at $1,099 and is available in the same colors as the Pixel 9 Pro.
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The foldable version of the Pixel 9 Pro features a 6.3-inch Actua outer display and an 8-inch Super Actua inner display, 16GB of RAM, a 10MP front camera, and a similar camera configuration as last year's Pixel Fold (48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto). The price starts at $1,799, and the phone is available in Obsidian and Porcelain.
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Google Pixel 9 offers at Verizon
- Current and new customers with the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get a Pixel 9 for free, or up to $800 off a new Pixel 9 series smartphone with a qualified trade-in (in any condition).
- Get a 256GB Pixel 9 in select colors for free with a Business Unlimited plan, an eligible trade-in, and a free storage upgrade offer.
- Get NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV for free when you purchase a new Google Pixel 9 and sign up for a new line on Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate.
- Get 20% off Pixel 9 series cases, screen protectors and select chargers for a limited time while supplies last.
Google Pixel 9 offers at AT&T
- Get the Pixel 9 Pro for free when you buy with a qualifying plan and trade in a Pixel smartphone (any year, any condition). Preorder by 8/21 and get double the storage.
- Get the Pixel 9 Pro XL for free when you buy with a qualifying plan and trade in a Pixel smartphone (any year, any condition). Preorder by 8/21 and get double the storage.
- Get the Pixel 9 for just $10.99/month (no trade-in required).
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