My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Google Pixel 9
Pixel 9 is the latest in Google’s Pixel line of phones . They were released late last summer along with the 9 Pro and Pro XL , and the budget Pixel 9a came out earlier this year. If you’re looking for the latest mid-range Pixel, the unlocked Pixel 9 128GB costs just $639.99 (originally $799) after a $160 discount, which is the second-lowest price since its release, according to price trackers .
The Pixel 9 comes with 12GB of RAM, starting with 128GB of internal storage, a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, and Android 14 operating system. Lifehacker assistant tech editor Michelle Ehrhardt thinks the Pixel 9 is so good that you probably won’t miss the Pro. It’s important to note that there were still glitches with the AI features, but AI features will improve over time; The most important thing to get right is the hardware, and Michelle says this is the best smartphone Google has ever made .
According to PCMag’s “excellent” review , battery life can last nearly 12 hours. The main camera has a 50-megapixel camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with a 123-degree field of view, the same as the Pro models, but it has a single-zone laser detection autofocus (LDAF) sensor (the Pro has a multi-zone LDAF).
If you have a Pixel 8, you may not notice the huge update in this model. However, if you’re upgrading from an older version or coming from a non-Pixel phone, the 9 has a lot to offer. One of my favorite things about Pixel phones is the continued support over the years. My Pixel 6A still gets all the updates and lots of AI features that keep the phone looking fresh many years later, and the latest ones came out last month (if you have a GoPro, you can control it with your Pixel ). With the Pixel 9, you’ll get a quality phone with software updates that last for a long time—as long as seven years .