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Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off
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In Short: Google is offering discounts of up to 27% off its Pixel 11 series phones for Memorial Day, with Amazon and Best Buy matching and exceeding these deals.
Google is running a Memorial Day sale on its Pixel 11 series phones, offering discounts of up to 27% off, according to 9to5Google. The sale follows a previous one a month ago and is now being matched and exceeded by retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.
Amazon is currently offering the Pixel 9 Pro XL at a discounted price of $699, which is significantly lower than the original price. This deal is described as a 'steal' by 9to5Google, as it offers more value compared to the OnePlus 13.
Best Buy briefly offered the Pixel 9 Pro XL at a $500 discount, but this deal was short-lived and may have been a glitch. Despite this, the Pixel 9 Pro XL remains one of the most expensive non-foldable phones from Google, according to 9to5Google.
AT&T is promoting the Pixel 9 launch with a new trade-in offer that allows users to get a free Pixel 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL in exchange for their current phone, regardless of its condition.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is being positioned as an AI-first phone by Google, with AI deeply embedded in the operating system. According to Android Police, the phone's performance under AI is surprisingly good, contrary to expectations.
Tech Advisor notes that while flagship phones like the iPhone Duo, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Oppo Find X10 range are popular, savvy shoppers might find better value in mid-range phones that offer advanced features at a lower cost.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is part of a broader trend in the smartphone market, where carriers are responding to increased costs with stronger promotions, as reported by Counterpoint Research. This trend is evident in the substantial discounts being offered by Google and its retail partners.
Google's Pixel 11 series has seen updates to its design, with the Gemini Intelligence feature now available on all Pixel devices. This update was first introduced on the Pixel 11 and has since been rolled out to other models.
Google is also rolling out a new proactive AI feature called 'Contextual Suggestions' to select Pixel devices running Android 16, according to Nokiapoweruser. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by providing relevant suggestions based on context.
What this adds
The Pixel 11 series is now eligible for Android 17 updates, according to Google's update policy, which applies to Pixel 6 and newer models.
Google has released the September 2026 Pixel update, addressing some of the issues reported by users.
Motorola smartphones are receiving special priority from GrapheneOS, which cited technical difficulties when working with Google's Pixel 11 series devices.
Background
The Google Pixel Watch 5 has reached its all-time lowest price on Amazon, with the 41mm Wi-Fi model dropping to $299.99 and the 45mm Wi-Fi model to $329.99, both from their original prices of $399.99 and $429.99, respectively.
What's confirmed
- Google is running a Memorial Day sale on its Pixel 11 series phones, offering discounts of up to 27% off, according to 9to5Google. The sale follows a previous one a month ago and is now being matched and exceeded by retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.
- Amazon is currently offering the Pixel 9 Pro XL at a discounted price of $699, which is significantly lower than the original price. This deal is described as a 'steal' by 9to5Google, as it offers more value compared to the OnePlus 13.
- Best Buy briefly offered the Pixel 9 Pro XL at a $500 discount, but this deal was short-lived and may have been a glitch. Despite this, the Pixel 9 Pro XL remains one of the most expensive non-foldable phones from Google, according to 9to5Google.
- AT&T is promoting the Pixel 9 launch with a new trade-in offer that allows users to get a free Pixel 9 Pro or 9 Pro XL in exchange for their current phone, regardless of its condition.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL is being positioned as an AI-first phone by Google, with AI deeply embedded in the operating system. According to Android Police, the phone's performance under AI is surprisingly good, contrary to expectations.
- Tech Advisor notes that while flagship phones like the iPhone Duo, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Oppo Find X10 range are popular, savvy shoppers might find better value in mid-range phones that offer advanced features at a lower cost.
- The Pixel 9 Pro XL is part of a broader trend in the smartphone market, where carriers are responding to increased costs with stronger promotions, as reported by Counterpoint Research. This trend is evident in the substantial discounts being offered by Google and its retail partners.
- Google's Pixel 11 series has seen updates to its design, with the Gemini Intelligence feature now available on all Pixel devices. This update was first introduced on the Pixel 11 and has since been rolled out to other models.
- Google is also rolling out a new proactive AI feature called 'Contextual Suggestions' to select Pixel devices running Android 16, according to Nokiapoweruser. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by providing relevant suggestions based on context.
What's still developing
- It seems that Amazon is outdoing the substantial $200 discounts offered on the Google Store these past few days, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a steal as it’s down to an astounding $699 right now.
- It even offered a little more bang for your buck over the Pixel 9 Pro XL – so where does that leave the brand-new OnePlus 13?
- Thanks to increased visibility or interest, there are now more high-quality accessories for the Google Pixel 9 series than ever before.
- But AI is becoming harder to escape on the Pixel, as it's embedded deep within the OS.
- I actually use a fair amount of AI on my Google Pixel, built-in and third-party.
- I expected my Pixel to feel noticeably worse, but instead, I was surprised by what my phone was like underneath all the AI.
- In order to hone the focus of this list however, we’re looking specifically at phones that exceed £300/$300 but don’t cost more than £700/$700.
- The phones are also subjected to a series of benchmarking tests, using Geekbench and PCMark, so you can rest assured that all of the devices featured here have rightfully earned their place.
- After years of underwhelming Fan Edition phones, Samsung has nailed it with the S25 FE.
- These phones, despite being more affordable than their flagship contemporaries, often pack a handful of features that, once upon a time, would have come at a much greater cost.
- With prices up to $350 off, it’s a good time to consider upgrading if you’re looking for a great Android phone.
- Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones right now, but there are some clear differences to consider if you're split between the two.