It feels like it wasn’t that long ago that we were talking about the Google Pixel 8 Pro as the most interesting Google phone. And yet, the Made by Google event just happened, and here we are in a world where the Google Pixel 9 is available for pre-order. Currently, the best way to get your Google Pixel 9 is directly from Google, and that includes the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. They offer the best value for money, and you can buy the phone outright if you so choose, without having to sign monthly contracts. However, Verizon and other phone companies also have their unique deals on Pixel 9 products. Tap the button below to go straight to the Google Store for the phone. Otherwise, read on to learn how pre-orders work on Google, take a look at Verizon’s deals, learn more details about the phone and phone models, and what to expect from the pre-order process.
The best pre-order offers for Google Pixel 9
Right now, Google’s pre-order deals for the Pixel 9 are some of the best. First of all, you can get up to $760 in trade-in value for your old phone, as long as it qualifies. Then, depending on the version of the Pixel 9 you buy, you’ll get between $100 and $350 in credit (which can be used toward a case, Google earbuds or watch, etc.). (Note that this credit offer is only valid for a limited time. after (Pre-order is over, but it’s definitely a favor to early buyers.) And finally, if you buy a Pixel 9 phone from Google and sign up for Google Fi Wireless, their wireless plan, you’ll get an additional $500 back on your phone bill for the next two years. Google also mentions that if you buy the phone, you’ll get a year of Google’s Gemini Advanced AI service for free, a $239 value, but a look at the fine print shows that this deal is valid well into 2025, so it’s not exactly a pre-order deal.
When you add up all the potential savings, you can get the phone for practically free, especially if you count the credit as a discount on the phone. Here are the deals for each phone, as well as an overview of what you can expect to pay for each phone:
- — Pay $39 at maximum trade-in, get $100 credit, practically free from $799
- — Pay $239 at maximum trade-in and receive $200 credit, effectively $39 from $999
- — Pay $339 at maximum exchange rate and receive $200 credit, effectively $139 instead of $1,099
- — Pay $1,039 at maximum exchange rate and receive $350 credit, effectively $689 instead of $1,799
And remember, any of the deals above can also save you $500 on your phone bill if you switch to Google Fi. Google also offers carrier deals if you select a carrier during checkout, but you should also check out the pre-order deals (see below) that carriers offer if you buy directly from them.
The best pre-order offers for Google Pixel 9
The next best way to get a Google Pixel 9 might be through Best Buy, where you can get any phone they offer for free. And Get an eGift Card from Best Buy. (The Google Pixel 9 Fold is not available at Best Buy at the time of this writing.)
Of course, there’s a big catch: you’ll need to trade in enough products to bring the price down to $0. Unless you’ve been hoarding goods for a while, this is probably an unrealistic goal, but you should still be able to get a good discount on your new Pixel 9 with no cap on how much you can save.
Best Buy’s eGift Cards are worth the same as Google’s — $100 for the standard Pixel 9 and $200 for the Pro versions — but have the added benefit of being for Best Buy, which has a wider range of products to choose from. For more ideas on how you could spend the money, check out our collection of current Best Buy deals.
Amazon Google Pixel 9 pre-order offers
Prefer Amazon over Best Buy? You can also get gift cards for your Google Pixel 9 pre-order from Amazon. Just tap the button below and scroll down until you find the version of the phone you want with the gift card next to it. The gift card values are exactly the same as Google (and Best Buy), but the gift card is a physical Amazon gift card. Note that the prices are the same as Google, but appear discounted in the store. This “discount” comes from the fact that you get the gift card for free. In other words, the bonus you get is strictly the card.
The best Verizon Google Pixel 9 pre-order deals
If you’re a Verizon customer, these deals on the new Google phones might be a better fit for you. Some offer double storage for free. Verizon’s deals require a new line on Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan. Each of the deals is based on monthly payments for 36 months while you’re with Verizon, but we’ve converted these into a total price for your convenience:
- – $280, was $900, double storage
- — $360, was $1,000
- – $660, previously $1,320
- — $900, was $1,800
The best AT&T Google Pixel 9 deal
There’s exactly one deal you should check out if you’re an AT&T fan. At AT&T, you can get a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with expanded storage And Google Pixel Buds A-Series for free. To get the phone with double the storage for free, all you need to do is trade in an old Pixel phone — the phone’s model and condition surprisingly doesn’t matter — and have a valid unlimited cellular plan with AT&T. This deal ends soon, on the 21st, so be sure to tap the button below to get started if you want to get in on the action. You can also look forward to getting the Pixel Buds for free if you buy the phone by September 5th.
Why you should buy the Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 series is Google’s latest line of phones, due out later this month or in September, depending on the model. We’ve been following the phone closely and already know exactly what to expect from the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but we also had the chance to go hands-on with the series ourselves to do a real user review of the phone. In our look at the Pixel 9 phones, we found that they have incredible displays and that the photography features are fun and easy to use, including the new “Add Me” feature to add the photographer to a group photo by taking a separate photo of them. The new AI features were also handy to use: screenshots can be analyzed by the system, so you get information directly when you ask for it, rather than having to search for the screenshot again.
Of course, the big Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the model you’d be most hesitant to pre-order given the price. However, our review of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold should largely allay those fears. Our reviewer predicts it could easily be one of the best folding phones of the year, even beating the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 due to its reduced glare, AI features, and fun little touches like “Made You Look,” which draws children’s eyes to the camera when you want to take a photo of them. We’re excited to see how our opinion changes once we’ve spent more time with the phone.
