This is the Pixel phone to get if you're on a tight budget

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Let’s talk about It’s not cheap, but $499 gets you a lot This is the Pixel phone to get if you’re on a tight budget By Timi Cantisano Published 4 hours ago Timi is a news and deals writer who’s been reporting on technology for over a decade.

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And while the Pixel 10 lineup is going to be our top choice when it comes to Android phones to recommend, you can’t go wrong with the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro if you’re on a tighter budget. The former has everything you’d want from a top-tier Android phone, and it manages to keep the price low.

In fact, we’re now seeing it drop down to one of its lowest prices of the year, coming in at $499. That’s a $300 discount off its original retail price, which makes it a pretty good time to buy.

Why This Matters

You can’t go wrong for the price When it comes to the hardware, the Pixel 9 looks good and performs well too . 3-inch AMOLED display and is powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip that’s paired with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone also has a dual camera setup on the rear, with a 50MP main camera and 48MP ultrawide.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

Key Takeaways

• For the most part, it’s fairly reliable , and the software updates will just make it better and better.
• Google will offer seven years of support, so it will feel fresh for years to come.
• The price makes it right Although we loved this phone when it was first dropped, it became an even better buy at its current price of $499.

The Bottom Line

Google will offer seven years of support, so it will feel fresh for years to come. The price makes it right Although we loved this phone when it was first dropped, it became an even better buy at its current price of $499.

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