Google's latest keynote left us with more Pixel phones than ever before. While I usually like having multiple options, if you're looking for the best value, I've seen all the Pixel 9 pre-order deals and my favorite deal comes from Best Buy.
Best Buy is offering the unlocked Pixel 9 for $799. Plus, you'll get a free $100 Best Buy e-gift card with your purchase. Why is this my favorite deal? Well, for starters, it's an unlocked phone, which means you can take it to the carrier of your choice. Plus, you'll get a free $100 Best Buy gift card, which you can use to buy a new case or whatever you want.
Our phones editor John Velasco made a solid case for why you should buy the Pixel 9 and ignore other phones. In a nutshell, the base Pixel 9 has the same Tensor G4 chip as its more expensive siblings and has many of the same AI features, like Add Me, Pixel Studio, and Reimagine.
What the Pixel 9 lacks is access to Video Boost, Night Sight Video, and Super Res Zoom Video, all of which focus on video recording. Likewise, the Pixel 9 has the same 50MP main and 48MP ultra-wide cameras as the more expensive Pro models, using the same 1/2.55-inch sensor and 123-degree field of view. Yes, you lose the third telephoto lens, but the Pixel 9's main sensor should be enough for most users.
We haven't yet run our full range of tests on Google's new phone, but in our hands-on review of the Pixel 9 we said it was a great option for consumers on a budget, given that it's much more “Pro” than its name suggests.