Best Google Pixel 9 preorder deals: Don't buy full price! | Digital Trends (2024)

It feels like it was not too long ago that we were talking about the Google Pixel 8 Pro as the go-to interesting Google phone. And yet, the Made by Google event just happened, and here we are in a world with the Google Pixel 9 ready for preorder. At this time, the best place 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 as well. They offer the most value for the punch, and you can buy the phone directly if you so choose, no monthly contracts required. However, Verizon and other phone companies also have their unique offers on Pixel 9 products. Tap the button below to go directly to the Google store for the phone. Otherwise, keep reading to see how Google’s preorders work, a look at Verizon’s deals, more details about the phone and phone models, and what to expect from the preorder process.

The best Google Pixel 9 preorder deals

At the present moment, Google’s Pixel 9 preorder deals are some of the best. For starters, you can get a trade-in value from your old phone equal to up to $760 if it qualifies. Then, get store credit (which can be used on a case, Google earbuds or watches, etc.) between $100 and $350, depending on the version of the Pixel 9 you buy. (Note that this store credit deal will continue for a short while after the pre-order is over, but is definitely a favor to the early purchase crowd.) Finally, buying a Pixel 9 phone from Google and signing up with Google Fi Wireless, their cellular plan, and get an extra $500 back on your phone bill over the next two years. Google also mentions that you’ll receive a free year of Google’s AI service, Gemini Advanced, for a full year with the purchase of the phone, a $239 value, but a look at the fine print shows this offer will be in effect until well into 2025 and, as such, isn’t exactly a pre-order deal.

When you add up all of the potential savings, you can effectively get the phone for free, especially if you count the store credit as a discount off the phone. Here’s how to get the offers for each individual phone, plus an overview of what you can expect to pay for each one:

• — Pay $39 with max trade-in, Get $100 in credit, Effectively free from $799
• — Pay $239 with max trade-in, Get $200 in credit, Effectively $39 from $999
• — Pay $339 with max trade-in, Get $200 in credit, Effectively $139 from $1,099
• — Pay $1,039 with max trade-in, Get $350 in credit, Effectively $689 from $1,799

And, remember, from any of the above offers you can also save $500 on your phone bill if you switch to Google Fi. Google also offers carrier deals if you choose a carrier on checkout, but you should also read the preorder deals (given below) that the providers are giving out if you buy from them directly.

Best Buy Google Pixel 9 preorder deals

The next best way to get a Google Pixel 9 just might be through Best Buy where you can any of the phones they offer for free and get a Best Buy e-Gift card. (The Google Pixel 9 Fold is not available at Best Buy at the time of this writing.)

There’s a big catch to that, of course, you have to trade in enough products to get the price down to $0. Unless you’ve been hoarding goods for awhile, it’s probably an unrealistic goal, but you should still be able to get a good discount on your new Pixel 9 with no cap to how much you can save.

The Best Buy e-Gift cards have the same value as what is being given by Google — $100 for the standard Pixel 9 and $200 for the Pro versions — but they come with the added benefit of being for Best Buy, which has a wider range of products to choose from. Check out our collection of up to date Best Buy deals for more ideas on how you might spend the money.

Amazon Google Pixel 9 preorder deals

Prefer Amazon to Best Buy? You can get gift cards for purchasing your Google Pixel 9 preorder from Amazon as well. 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 with Google (and Best Buy) but the gift card is a physical Amazon gift card. Note that the prices are the same as Google’s but appear to be discounted in the shop. This “discount” is derived from the fact that the gift card is given to you for free. In other words, the bonus you’re getting is strictly the card.

The best Verizon Google Pixel 9 preorder deals

If you’re a Verizon customer, you may prefer these deals on the new Google phones. Some are offering double storage for free. Verizon’s deals require a new line on Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan. Each of the deals are based on monthly payments for 36 months while you’re with Verizon, however we’ve converted these into a total price for your convenience:

• — $280, was $900, double storage
• — $360, was $1,000
• — $660, was $1,320
• — $900, was $1,800

The best AT&T Google Pixel 9 deal

There’s exactly one deal you should be looking at if you’re an AT&T enjoyer. With AT&T you can get a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with upgraded storage and Google Pixel Buds A-Series for free. To get the phone with double storage for free, all you need to do is trade-in an old Pixel phone — the model and condition of the phone, surprisingly, don’t matter — and be on a qualifying unlimited wireless service 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 in. You’ll also be happy to get the Pixel Buds for free when you purchase the phone by September 5th.

Why you should buy the Google Pixel 9

The Google Pixel 9 series is Google’s latest phone series, set to come out later this month and into September, depending on the model. While we’ve been following the phone closely and already have a complete primer on what to expect from the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, we’ve also had a chance to get our hands on the series to make a real user assessment of the phone. In our look at the Pixel 9 phones, we found them to have incredible displays and found that the photography features were fun and easy to use, including the new ‘Add Me’ features for adding in the photographer to a group shot by taking a separate photo of them. The new AI features were convenient to use as well, with screenshots able to be parsed by the system, giving you information directly when asked for it instead of having to hunt down the screenshot again.

Of course, the big Pixel 9 Pro Fold has to be the one that you’d end up being the most hesitant to pre-order, considering price. Our Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands on, however, should do a lot to alleviate those fears. Our reviewer predicts it could easily become one of the best folding phones of the year, beating out even the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 due to things like having less glare, AI features, and fun little things like ‘Made You Look’ that pulls children’s eyes to the camera when you want to take a phone of them. We’ll be excited to see how our opinion changes once we have more time with the phone.