🗂️Keep in Mind I Adore My Pixel 9 Pro, and It's $200 Off During Black Friday

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I am a Pixel loyalist, and have been since day one. As my colleagues Michelle Ehrhardt and David Nield have confirmed, the Pixel 9 in all its iterations (the Pixel 9, The Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold) are all exceptional. I opted for the Pixel 9 Pro, which is down to $799 from $999 during Black Friday—if you are in the market for a new phone, I say this is the one to get.


Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian)
$649.00 at Amazon
$799.00 Save $150.00
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Google - Pixel 9 Pro 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian
$799.00 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $200.00
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$999.00 Save $200.00

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian)
$934.13 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $164.87
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Google Pixel 9 Fold 256GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian)
$1,499.00 at Amazon
$1,799.00 Save $300.00
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The Pixel 9 Pro is the first model in many years to be smaller than its predecessor, for which I am endlessly grateful. My thumb actually reaches comfortably across the Pixel 9 Pro, it fits comfortably in my hand, and it weighs only 7 ounces. I don’t know why phones kept getting bigger for a while, but I’m thrilled that we’re moving away from the trend. If you’re a masochist, you can pick up the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 Pro is also a very pretty phone, but let’s be honest—most of us swaddle our pricey smartphones in a protective case. I'm particularly loyal to the ones from RhinoShield, which are also on sale.

If you’re already a Pixel fan, the interface is a continuation of what you know, and the migration process from my previous Pixel to this one was smoother than it has ever been before. I didn’t have to set up any of my screen preferences again—even my screensaver transferred over. Using the Pixel means you’re seeing Android the way it was meant to be seen: operating system by Google on a phone by Google. Everything is smooth, with settings in the same place universally, and common swiping behavior. Most apps unlock with a fingerprint or face recognition.

My main complaint about the Pixel has always been that the camera feels inferior to those on iPhones, but that’s not true in the Pixel 9 Pro—both cameras are awesome. The resolution, the image stability, the lighting— it’s all great.

Each time I upgrade my phone, I get anxious about whether this model will be the one I regret. I’m a few months in with the Pixel 9 Pro, and I feel great about it.

The Best Black Friday Deals Right Now
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $169.99 (List Price $249.00)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet — $149.99 (List Price $219.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $21.99 (List Price $49.99)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) — $99.99 (List Price $259.99)
Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop — $449.99 (List Price $699.99)
Seagate Portable 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive — $99.90 (List Price $124.99)
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $199.00 (List Price $349.00)
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