Where to buy the Google Pixel and Pixel XL in India
The Pixel and Pixel XL are now official, and the phones are all set to debut in India later this month. Pre-orders are now live, with in-store availability kicking off from October 24.
The phones are available in Quite Black and Very Silver color options, with both the 32GB and 128GB storage variants available. Here's how much the phones cost in India:
- 32GB Pixel: ₹57,000
- 128GB Pixel: ₹66,000
- 32GB Pixel XL: ₹67,000
- 128GB Pixel XL: ₹76,000
The Pixel and Pixel XL are targeted at the high-end segment, offering the latest internal hardware in the form of a 2.15GHz Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 32GB or 128GB storage, 12.3MP camera, 8MP front shooter, and USB-C. The Pixel has a 5-inch Full HD display, with the Pixel XL sporting a 5.5-inch QHD panel.
This time around, Google is focusing its attention on after-sales support, and has mentioned that Pixel and Pixel XL customers will be able to call a dedicated toll-free number for any assistance. For any hardware-related issues, you'll be able to 54 walk in service centers in over 30 cities across the country.
- MORE: Pixel and Pixel XL specs
- Pixel and Pixel XL hands-on preview
Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Flipkart
Flipkart is selling both the Pixel and Pixel XL in India, although the 32GB variant of the Pixel XL is not available just yet. Right now, the 32GB and 128GB variants of the Pixel and the 128GB model of the Pixel XL are available, all in the Quite Black color option. There are no cashback offers available, but the first 1,000 customers to buy each variant of the Pixel or Pixel XL will receive a gift voucher valued at 10% of the retail cost of either handset. Buying the 32GB Pixel? You get a ₹5,700 voucher.
Like other high-end phones, Flipkart is offering several financing schemes for those looking to pick up the Pixel or Pixel XL. The site is offering no cost EMIs on credit cards from Axis, Citibank, HDFC, HSBC, ICICI, Indusland, State Bank of India, and Standard Chartered, as well as Bajaj Finserv cards.
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Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Croma
Right now, your best option for buying the Pixel or Pixel XL is Croma. The site has both Quite Black and Very Silver color options on offer, and is selling the 32GB and 128GB storage variants of both the Pixel and Pixel XL. You can also opt for EMIs through HDFC or Citibank credit cards. There's also the option to order online and pick up from a nearby Croma store on launch day, but the facility is limited to a few outlets across the country.
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Buy the Pixel and Pixel XL at Reliance Digital
Both the Pixel and Pixel XL will be coming to Reliance Digital. The store isn't offering pre-orders, but both handsets will be available from Reliance stores nationwide starting October 24.
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Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor of Asia. In his current role, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.