Best Pixel 9 Deals: Score One of Our Fav Phones for Free With a Trade-In or New Line
If you're a fan of the Android ecosystem, you have a lot of fantastic options. Google is behind some of the best Android phones available today. The Pixel 9 lineup is among its best ever releases. Prices start at $799 for a basic Pixel 9, but the fancier and more feature-heavy Pixel 9 Pro Fold can go for as much as $1,799. Regardless of what you're looking for, we've scoured the internet to help you save on your preferred Pixel 9 phone.
Fortunately, there are plenty of offers at the moment that can help put one of these sleek Google phones in your pocket for less. To help you make the most of these bargains, Adrian Marlow and other CNET deal experts have scoured the web to bring you the best offers on all four Pixel 9 phones. There aren't too many straightforward discounts right now, but you can score some substantial savings with an eligible trade-in or by activating a new line at a carrier. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often.
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The Pixel 9 lineup runs on Google's Tensor G4 processor and the recently released Android 15. As for other specs, the premium Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 6.8-inch OLED display and a 5,060-mAh battery, and it's 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.
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 starts at $1,799 if you prefer a foldable model.
If you're ready to upgrade, there's no need to wait. The entire Google Pixel 9 lineup is on shelves now, and there are discounts to be had if you know where to look. Deals are showing up at multiple retailers and carriers, helping you save on the latest flagship devices. We've listed the best below. Additionally, there are plenty of significant deals on older models now that the newest edition is readily available, which is another great option for budget-conscious buyers.
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Google is currently offering Pixel 9 phones for $150 off. You can trade in an old phone for extra savings of up to $620 off. Plus, all Pro models come with one year of free access to Gemini Advanced, Google's new AI assistant, which is a $239 value.
New customers looking to join Google Fi Wireless will also get up to $800 back as bill credits over 24 months, which nets you the basic Pixel 9 for free.
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Like Google, Best Buy is offering Pixel 9 phones for $150 off. If you're looking for extra savings on an unlocked Pixel 9 phone, you can trade in your old phone at Best Buy for up to $540 off. You'll also get $100 off if you opt for same-day activation through Verizon, though this means you won't technically be getting an unlocked model.
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Target is also offering Pixel 9 phones for $150 off. Those who make the purchase using their Target Circle Card* will save 5%. Considering these phones can be pretty pricey, that could save you a decent chunk of change.
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AT&T doesn't carry the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but it is offering some savings on other models right now. If you're after the basic Pixel 9, you can snag it for just $6 per month when you purchase it on an installment plan. That saves you $634 with no trade-in or new line required. If you do have an old phone valued at $35 or higher -- including any Pixel phone -- you can trade it in for up to $1,050 off, which scores you the Pixel 9 Pro for free or 9 Pro XL for just $6 per month, as long as you have or switch to an eligible unlimited plan.
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Verizon is offering some generous savings on the Pixel 9 lineup right now. Those adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan can save $440 on the basic Pixel 9. There is also an $800 discount available on all four models when you activate a new Unlimited Ultimate line and trade in an eligible device. That scores you the basic Pixel 9 for free, the Pixel 9 Pro for $10 per month, the 9 Pro XL for $33 per month and the 9 Pro Fold for $50 per month.
Verizon is also offering a free Pixel Watch 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G with the purchase, but you'll need to activate a new line of service for these devices as well.
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T-Mobile has some generous offers for people adding a new line or looking to trade in their old phone right now. If you're on a Go5G Next or Plus plan, you'll get $1,000 off when either trading in an old phone or adding a new line of service. If you're on a Go5G, Magenta or One plan, you can still save $600 with a new line or $500 with an eligible trade-in.
However, T-Mobile is currently sold out of the basic Pixel 9, and there are only select configurations of the other models in stock.
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People adding a new line or upgrading an existing one at Xfinity can save $500 on the Pixel 9 lineup when trading in their old phone, which scores you the basic Pixel 9 for a significant discount. If you're looking to make the switch from another carrier, Xfinity will give you up to $500 to pay off your current contract.
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Mint Mobile is offering one of the best straightforward discounts out there right now as far as carrier models go. You can save $400 on the basic Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL, and $350 on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with no trade-in required. Those switching an existing number over to Mint Mobile can also get a year of unlimited data for just $15 per month, which is 50% off the usual price.
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*All information about the Target Circle Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
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