What can you do if you find the size of the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro XL intimidating and the likes of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold a little (or a lot) too rich for your blood even at their substantial new Black Friday discounts?
It’s simple – you get the 6.3-inch Pixel 9 at its lowest ever price. Released back in the summer of 2024 at $799, the non-Pro (and non-XL) Google Tensor G4 powerhouse is obviously no longer worth that much (or anywhere close to that mark), which is why you can currently save a whopping 300 bucks at Amazon without jumping through any hoops whatsoever.
Google Pixel 9
$300 off (38%)
5G, Unlocked, 128GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Android 16, Google Tensor G4 Processor, 6.3-Inch OLED Display with 2424 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 50 + 48MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 10.5MP Front-Facing Camera, Gemini Integration, 4,700mAh Battery, Three Color Options
Buy at Amazon
I wouldn’t count on Amazon’s inventory holding up until Thanksgiving, though, so if you want to buy one of the best Android phones out there at the lowest possible price for yourself or a special someone this Christmas, now is clearly the ideal time to pull the trigger.
Who said that compact phones can’t look good? Definitely not Google. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
If you hurry, you can opt for an Obsidian, Porcelain, or Wintergreen colorway, but unfortunately for digital hoarders, only the entry-level 128GB storage variant is available at this presumably unbeatable $300 discount at the time of this writing.
Humbler than a Pixel 9 Pro (duh!) and only slightly humbler than this year’s Pixel 10, Google’s “vanilla” Pixel 9 might be the absolute greatest budget 5G phone you can get right now thanks to that respectable aforementioned Tensor G4 processor, a compact but decidedly high-quality 6.3-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate support, a phenomenal 50MP primary rear-facing camera backed by an equally great 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a hefty 4,700mAh battery equipped with reasonably fast 27W wired and 15W wireless charging technology.
Unlimited plans for $15/mo at Mint!
Mint Mobile is also offering an incredible bargain for those seeking unlimited data! The carrier’s latest deal lets you grab any unlimited plan for just $15/mo, bringing the 12-month Unlimited plan to $180 instead of $360.
Buy at Mint Mobile
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian’s passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for ‘adequate’ over ‘overpriced’.
