The standard Pixel phones always had some sacrifices, and while that's still true, the new Pixel 9 is even more appealing than before

The Google Pixel 8 Pro might have been superseded by the Pixel 9 Pro but that opens the door for some big discounts on the the older model. We've spotted such a deal at Amazon where you can get the Google Pixel 8 Pro for $624 (was $999) with a free Google Pixel Watch .

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is $375 off right now, and it will still make most users happy. Should you save, or go with the Pixel 9 series?

The company typically launches a promotion on the September 27th to mark its birthday as a company. The difference this year is that its latest flagship devices have landed earlier than normal. That means the Pixel 9 range has been included in the sale with enhanced trade-in prices that match its pre-order deals last month, topping out at $720.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is available now and starts at $999. This increases the overall pricing for the latest Pixel 9 lineup, putting the 9 Pro squarely in the middle between the regular Pixel 9 and the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. Every Pixel 9 Pro variant comes with 16GB of RAM and either 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a vast improvement over its predecessor which shows that Google is listening to users and keeping up with the competition.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro fold balances the needs of a phone with the utility of a foldable better than most devices.