If you've been thinking about getting a new top-tier smartphone, this may very well be the best time to do so. The Google Pixel 8 Pro—which still remains a powerhouse despite having been succeeded by a newer model—can be yours for a mere $599.99 if you buy one during Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale. It's a $375 discount that drops the last-gen Google flagship—which usually retails for $999.99—to its lowest price ever.
✅Recommended if: you want a feature-packed Android smartphone with amazing cameras, long software support, and plenty of AI-powered tools to play around with.
❌Skip this deal if: you play a lot of games on your smartphone, or if you prefer the squared-off design of the Pixel 9 series.
It may no longer be the newest thing in town but make no mistake about it, Google's Pixel 8 Pro is still one of the best Android phones you can buy. From top-of-the-line hardware to feature-laden software, it offers a laundry list of goodies. And of course, the overall design and build quality are arguably the finest in the business.
Gracing the front panel of the Pixel 8 Pro is a stunning 6.7-inch 'Super Actua' display, complete with a resolution of 1344x2992 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by Google's custom Tensor G3 chipset, and comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. Even though Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich found the gaming performance to be a bit lacking in his review, there are no issues when it comes to everyday usage.
The software experience is top-notch, and you get a wide variety of genuinely useful tools and AI-based features (e.g., Call Screening, Magic Editor) as well. Google Pixel 8 Pro runs Android 14 and is guaranteed to receive up to seven years of major OS and security updates, so this is smartphone you'll be able to use for years to come. Then there's the triple-lens camera system, which as expected from a Pixel, captures some incredible photos and videos. All modern connectivity and I/O options—from Wi-Fi 7 to USB Type-C 3.2—are included in the mix. Rounding off everything is a 5,050mAh battery with support for up to 30W/23W (wired/wireless) charging.
While all that's great, the Google Pixel 8 Pro does have a few shortcomings too. The gaming performance, as mentioned before, leaves a lot to be desired, and charging speeds are unimpressive. However, for a smartphone that gets so much right, these niggles can be ignored.
