This flagship was a watershed moment for Android phones — and now it's 40% OFF at Best Buy
The Pixel 8 Pro still holds its own.
Forget the Pixel 9: if you want a truly incredible Google Pixel deal, simply look back in time for a moment. The Google Pixel 8 Pro, a groundbreaking flagship that we once called 'The King of the Androids', is currently chilling with a 40% discount at Best Buy. No trade-in required, no strings attached.
Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB: $999 $599 at Best Buy
Despite its last-gen status, the Google Pixel 8 Pro continues to impress in 2025 with outstanding cameras, AI features, and years of guaranteed software support. Pick up the phone unlocked from Best Buy and you'll score a straight $400 discount, knocking the price down to just $599. Activate the phone with your carrier and Best Buy will hook you up with an additional $100 off, or up to $240 when you trade in.
✅Recommended if: you want a powerful, AI-driven smartphone with great cameras, a sleek design, and about six years of software support remaining; you don't mind a last-gen device; you like to buy your phones unlocked.
❌Skip this deal if: you prefer to have the latest technology; you can afford the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro boasts a glorious 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a powerful Tensor G3 chipset, AI-powered software features, and awesome camera tech that could easily hold its own against the best Android phones of today. And thanks to Google's seven-year software promise, 2023's Pixel 8 Pro will continue to receive OS/security updates for years to come.
But what about the Google Pixel 9 series? Well, if you're on the fence between the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro, you simply need to decide how much you're willing to spend for a great Android phone experience. The newer Pro has more RAM and a slightly better Tensor chipset, but it's unlikely you'll notice much of a difference with regular, day-to-day tasks. If you're an Android enthusiast with some extra cash lying around, by all means go with the newer phone. But if you simply want a great phone that won't break the bank, the Pixel 8 Pro remains a masterpiece for the masses.
Need a backup plan?
Google Pixel 9 128GB: $799 $399, plus 50% off one year of Unlimited at Mint Mobile
If you need a new data plan to pair with your new phone, skip the deal above and check out this offer that gives you both a Google Pixel 9 and an entire year of T-Mobile-powered wireless for only $579 (or $25 per month using Affirm).
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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.