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The Google Pixel 8 Pro might have been superseded by the Pixel 9 Pro but that opens the door for some big discounts on the the older model.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.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro delivers a top-shelf experience in a reasonable size, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL remains a big-screen star. So which is better?

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.