Main topic: Sale on Google Pixel products
Key points:
1. Google Pixel 7a smartphone is currently 11% off, priced at $444.
2. The Pixel 7a offers similar features to the Pixel 7 at a lower price.
3. Other Pixel products, such as the tablet and Buds, are also on sale.
Google's Pixel 7 series is currently available at its lowest price yet, offering a range of options to suit different budgets and delivering an excellent user experience.
Google is set to introduce the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with a groundbreaking system on chip, advanced camera hardware and software, and five years of Android updates, making it a highly anticipated smartphone release.
The majority of respondents in a poll conducted by Android Authority would not purchase the Google Pixel 8 series if the rumored price increases are accurate, indicating that the significant price hikes would deter potential buyers.
Modest design changes and improved performance are expected for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including display tweaks, camera upgrades, and a "next-generation" Tensor G3 chip, with a rumored release date of October 11 and prices starting at $649.
The Google Pixel 9 is expected to be released in October 2024, with minor changes to components and a price range of around $799 for the Pixel 9 and $999 for the Pixel 9 Pro, while a smaller Pro model is also anticipated.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 8 Pro in the US will come with a free Pixel Watch 2, while the Pixel 8 is rumored to be priced $100 higher and the leaked Google Store pages also reveal features such as Clear Calling, Live Translate, camera enhancements, and fast-charging capabilities.
Google's market share for Pixel phones in the US doubled in Q2 2023 compared to the previous year, with shipment numbers increasing from 800,000 to 1.2 million, although Apple and Samsung continue to dominate the North American smartphone market.
Google could release a new Pixelbook focused on AI and productivity features, with a starting price of $399.
Google has set trade-in value limits for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, with trade-ins of older Pixel phones or iPhones getting higher values than other devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 4 or the OnePlus 10 Pro.
The Google Pixel 8 offers a new Tensor G3 chipset, increased software support with 7 years of updates, improved camera features, and a starting price of $699, making it a great value flagship phone.
Google is offering pre-order deals for its new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro phones, including discounts of up to 25% and free accessories such as Pixel Buds Pro and a Pixel Watch 2.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are innovative smartphones that bring AI-powered features and software magic to the forefront of the Android experience, making them well worth the extra $100.
Google is reportedly working on a more affordable version of its Pixel 8 smartphone, featuring a similar design with two rear cameras and a hole-punch selfie cam, but it remains to be seen what software features Google might hold back from the Pixel 8A.
Google has no plans to release a budget-friendly Pixel phone due to the compromises it would require, according to Google's VP of mobile business Nanda Ramachandran, but the upcoming Pixel 8a may offer a balance between price and performance.
Motorola has released the Motorola Edge (2023), a midrange device that undercuts the Google Pixel 8 by $100 with its sleek design, MediaTek Dimensity 7030 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB storage, 6.6-inch HDR-ready OLED display, and 50-megapixel main camera, available for $599.
The Google Pixel 7a is available for just $399 during Amazon's October Prime Day, offering impressive features such as wireless charging and a 64-MP camera.
Google Pixel 8 series smartphones are not expected to have discounts during Prime Day sales, as they were recently announced and are not yet available in stores, but customers can still purchase the phones at full price and receive free accessories such as Pixel Buds Pro or a Pixel Watch 2.
The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offer brighter and smoother displays, improved camera capabilities, and a range of AI features, making them compelling options in the smartphone market.
The Pixel Tablet, equipped with a Charging Speaker Dock and Google's custom Tensor G2 chip, is available at a discounted price of $409 during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro stands out not for its hardware, but for its generative AI capabilities, which are groundbreaking and make it one of the smartest smartphones on the market.
The $999 Google Pixel 8 Pro takes high-quality photos with its 50-megapixel f/1.68 main sensor, but its software and AI editing tools sometimes manipulate the images.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro improves upon its predecessor, addressing previous criticisms and offering upgraded features such as a redesigned camera system, a flat display, and seven years of OS updates, making it a top choice for those in the market for a new phone.
The clock is ticking to save $350 on Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphone orders, as the launch discounts are set to close after today.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers impressive features, including a great camera and seven years of software support, but its price increase and some drawbacks prevent it from being a standout choice among high-end smartphones.
The Google Store and Best Buy have lowered trade-in values for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, making good trade-in deals more important for customers.
The Google Pixel Tablet is currently available at an all-time low price of $393 on Amazon, $26 less than its Prime Day price and $106 off the list price, and no Amazon Prime membership is required.
Google has significantly reduced the trade-in values for the Pixel 7 series, punishing users who did not pre-order the Pixel 8 series.
Google's Pixel 8 Pro falls short of its competitors, including the iPhone 15 Pro series and Huawei P60 Pro, despite its impressive camera system, according to DxOMark.
