Pro tip - skip the new iPhone and score 25% OFF the Google Pixel 9 at Best Buy, no strings attached!

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Forget the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16e, if you're in the market for a new phone, I just found a Google Pixel 9 deal worth celebrating. For a limited time, Best Buy and a few other retailers have decided to suddenly carve $200 off the base model Pixel 9, no strings attached and no trade-in required.

The Pixel 9 is an AI-boosted flagship with outstanding cameras, an elegant design, and seven years of OS/security updates guaranteed. Simply add the phone to your cart to enjoy the 25% discount instantly, or you can activate the phone through your carrier on Best Buy's site to receive an additional $100 discount.

Best Buy quietly carves $200 off one of our favorite Android phones

Google Pixel 9 128GB: $799 $599 unlocked | $499 with activation at Best Buy

The first great Pixel 9 deal of 2025 has landed. Order the popular flagship unlocked from Best Buy and you'll score a straight $200 discount, no strings attached, or activate the phone through your carrier to increase the discount to $300.

The Google Pixel 9 is one of the best compact phones around, utilizing the powerful Tensor G4 chipset and a suite of innovative AI features to bring you peak Android performance all day long. You also get seven years of OS updates, 12GB of RAM, and a beautiful 120Hz AMOLED display.

Need a backup plan?

Google Pixel 9 128GB: $799 $399, plus one year of Unlimited for $180 at Mint Mobile

Would you like to pair your new phone with a fresh new wireless service? Check out this deal that carves $400 off the Google Pixel 9 AND drops a year of Mint Mobile's Unlimited plan down to only $180 when you pay for both at the same time.

That means you could be getting a great Android phone and a full 12 months of one of our favorite data plans for only $579 (or $49 per month using affirm). Considering that Mint just removed the 40GB data cap from its Unlimited plan, there's never been a better time to join.

✅The Google Pixel 9 is recommended if: you want a stylish phone with great camera tech, AI features, and seven years of software support; you don't mind a smaller device.

❌Skip this Google Pixel 9 deal if: you prefer large phones; you're looking for a trade-in opportunity; you can afford slightly better alternatives, such as the OnePlus 13, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, or one of Google's Pro models.

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.