At $459 instead of $999, the Pixel 7 Pro offers exceptional value especially when compared to its successor, the Pixel 9 Pro, which commands a hefty $1199 for the same 256GB storage capacity. This price difference makes the Pixel 7 Pro a very attractive option for those who want premium features without the premium price tag.

This new Pixel 8 promotion is one of many Google has launched this year, with the handset being subject to repeated—almost monthly— price drops since last December. If your eye is firmly trained on buying the Pixel 9, it won’t be long before Google drops its price too.

Right now, the Pixel 8 Pro is on sale for just $662 at Amazon, a 38% discount on the phone's $999 full price. This deal beats the price drop Amazon put in place for Prime Day just a few months ago, which listed the Pixel 8 Pro for $759. In fact, it's the lowest price yet we've seen for this handset.

The Pixel 8 Pro clearly indicated Google's vision of software as the elevating factor in a high-end smartphone, with AI tools and a highly curated interface taking center stage. The Pixel 9 Pro XL directly supplants it,

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and One Plus 12 are among the best smartphones you can buy, but they have distinct strengths. Pixel fans are used to feature drops and software extras li