The Google Pixel 9 Is Now $300 Off.
Amazon is already kicking offits early Black Friday sales , and Google’s unlocked Pixel 9 just dropped to $499—a full $300 off its original price of $799.
It’s not the newest smartphone in the lineup (the first was the Pixel 10 ), but as Michelle Erhardt, deputy tech editor at Lifehacker, put it, the Pixel 9 is ” so good you don’t need a Pro.” Released last summer alongside the 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL , this model occupies a middle ground in the lineup, offering a premium Pixel experience at a lower price. With this discount, it’s also the phone’s lowest price since its launch, according to price tracking tools .
Under the hood, the Pixel 9 is powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, running Android 14. It’s fast, responsive, and built to handle Google’s growing suite of AI tools , even if these features still occasionally falter. The 6.3-inch OLED display runs at up to 120Hz, providing a smooth and crisp experience for everything from scrolling to gaming. As for battery life, its 4,700mAh battery lasted nearly 12 hours in PCMag’s video test, meaning it should last most users a full day. The Pixel 9 supports 27W wired charging (charger not included) and wireless charging up to 15W using Google’s Pixel Stand. You also get reverse wireless charging, which can top up headphones or a smartwatch in a pinch.
In terms of camera performance, the Pixel 9 is on par with even more expensive flagships. It features a 50-megapixel main camera and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 123-degree field of view, just like its Pro siblings. It lacks the Pro’s multi-zone autofocus system, opting instead for a single-zone LDAF sensor, but the photo quality remains exceptional, especially in good lighting. Furthermore, the IP68 rating means the phone is dust- and water-resistant, while the aluminum frame and matte finish give it a durable, premium feel. Add to that seven years of software updates, 5G support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual SIM (physical and eSIM), and you have a smartphone built to last.
If you don’t need the cutting-edge technology of Google’s Pixel 10 series, the Pixel 9 , especially at this price, seems like a sensible and balanced buy.