Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series is shaping up to be a nice treat, especially if you’ve got a soft spot for getting more bang for your buck. Fresh off the rumor mill, we’ve got some juicy tidbits about the US pricing for the Pixel 9 Pro and its beefier sibling, the Pixel 9 Pro XL. And let’s just say, Google might be borrowing a page from Samsung’s playbook — offering storage upgrades that could make your wallet do a happy dance.
So, here’s the scoop: Listings for the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL popped up on T-Mobile’s website before swiftly being yanked, but not before eagle-eyed sleuths captured the evidence. According to these listings, the Pixel 9 Pro will start at $999.99. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro XL with 256GB storage is slated to hit the shelves at $1,199.99. But hold onto your hats — there’s a 512GB version of the Pixel 9 Pro XL also priced at $1,199.99. Yep, you read that right: double the storage for the same price.
It looks like Google is set to offer a sweet pre-order promo. Essentially, if you jump on the pre-order train, you can snag the 256GB Pixel 9 Pro for the price of the 128GB model. The same deal applies to the Pixel 9 Pro XL: pre-order the 256GB version, and Google will kindly bump you up to 512GB without charging a penny more. This storage upgrade promo feels like a direct nod to Samsung’s popular pre-order perks, where they often throw in a free storage upgrade to sweeten the deal.
But what does this mean for your wallet? Well, if last year’s pricing trends are anything to go by, we could be looking at a $100 price hike for the base models compared to the Pixel 8 series. So, while the 128GB Pixel 9 Pro XL might start at $1,099, you could get a 512GB beast for just $100 more during the pre-order period. It’s a great offer for anyone with a penchant for snapping photos, downloading apps, and storing music like there’s no tomorrow.
And it’s not just about storage; Google is also throwing in 12 months of Gemini Advanced, a bundle that promises to enhance your Pixel experience in ways we’re yet to fully explore. Whether it’s advanced AI features, extra cloud storage, or some other surprise, Google seems intent on making this year’s Pixel 9 lineup a serious contender in the smartphone arena.
Hillary Keverenge
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Tech has been my playground for over a decade. While the Android journey began early, it truly took flight with the revolutionary Lollipop update. Since then, it's been a parade of Android devices (with a sprinkle of iOS), culminating in a mostly happy marriage with Google's smart home ecosystem. Expect insightful articles and explorations of the ever-evolving world of Android and Google products coupled with occasional rants on the Nest smart home ecosystem.
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