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 2022.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro hit shelves back in October, 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
Purchase the new Google Pixel 7 series on a qualifying installment plan and trade in your old phone for as much as $1,000 off. That means you can get the Pixel 7 or 7 Pro for free depending on what device you trade in. Plus you can save 50% on a pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro or A-Series with the purchase. The discount will be automatically applied when all items are in your cart.
Right now, both new and existing Verizon customers can save up to $700 when trading in an old device and having or upgrading to a qualifying service plan. And new customers can also get a free $200 Verizon gift card when switching their existing number over from another carrier. Verizon is also offering up to $700 off a second Pixel 7 with the purchase of the first.
Plus, Verizon is the chance to snag a smartwatch, Samsung tablet and pair of earbuds for free with the purchase.
T-Mobile is offering the Pixel 7 for free on its Magenta Max plan with trade-in, or you can get as much as $800 off the Pixel 7 Pro. If you don’t have a device to trade in, you can get up to $501 off with a new line. Existing T-Mobile subscribers can get up to $300 off with trade-in.
Best Buy has partnered with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to offer some carrier-exclusive deals, as well as some deals on unlocked models. Right now, Verizon customers can save up to $900 with qualifying trade-in, which includes old and damaged phones. If you’re a T-Mobile customer, you can save up to $501 in monthly bill credits when you add a new line of service on a premium rate plan, or save up to $350 with a trade-in and same-day activation on a qualifying plan.
Unfortunately, there aren’t any deals for AT&T customers, but if you’re shopping around for service plans, there’s a pretty great deal for new Google Fi customers. First-time customers can get free Google Fi service through the end of 2022 with the purchase of a new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro and same-day activation on a Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus plan.
And if you’re looking for an unlocked model, you can save $100 on the Pixel 7 or $150 on the Pixel 7 Pro. Best Buy states you’ll have to do same-day activation (essentially defeating the point of an unlocked phone) to get the disocunt, but you’ll get the same price when you choose the activate later option.
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 $150 on all three color variants, dropping the price down to $299. 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 $1 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 $434 compared to AT&T’s price, or $413 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 smartwatch, Samsung tablet and pair of earbuds with the purchase.
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 $159 on the Pixel 6 or $314 on the Pixel 6 Pro in the stormy black color variant.