If you're an Android guy who loves power but doesn't love breaking the bank, here's a hack that will get you a fantastic phone for a lot less: go for flagships that were released a year or two ago. That's what I did back when I got my Note 10+ and my Pixel XL and those were two of my favorite devices ever.
You can apply my wise teachings right now, as Google has heavily discounted both the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro, and you can get them at the lowest prices they've ever been at, only on Amazon (these deals aren't on the Google Store for some reason). You might need to strike fast because it's not certain how long these deals will last.
You Can Get A Pixel 7 Right Now At Budget Phone Prices
If you're not willing to spend more than $400 on a smartphone right now, but you want one that's tested and trusted to give you a fantastic Android experience and truly exceptional cameras, the Pixel 7 is the choice right now.
The base Google Pixel 7 with 128GB of internal storage is currently on sale at 33% off, so it'll just cost you $399, which is what we expect from lower mid-range devices and not a flagship made just a single generation back. If you go for the 256GB model of the phone, you save even more, at 36%, for a sales price of $449.
Just to recap, this is a phone running a Google Tensor G2 chip with a 90Hz AMOLED FHD screen with a 6.3-inch diagonal. You also get 8GB of RAM, IP68 weather resistance, and a 4,355 mAh cell. The main camera is a 50MP sensor with OIS and there's a 12MP ultrawide. The selfie camera is 10.8MP, and if you know Google, their cameras are amazing. That's not to mention the software experience, which is one of the best for Android phones. It came running on Android 13 but can be upgraded to Android 14.
The Pixel 7 Pro Starts At Under $500 At The Moment
However, for some people, the Pixel 7 just doesn't bring enough power to the table, so why stop there when the Pixel 7 Pro is also on sale — in fact, that's where you'll get the biggest savings overall, plus better specs.
The base Pixel 7 Pro with 128GB gets a massive 44% off its regular price and you'll be able to cop one for yourself at just $498.97, which is pretty insane. If that's not enough storage, you can double it to 256GB and pay just $530 (a no-brainer for just $30 more). That's 47% off!
The Pixel 7 Pro comes with the same Tensor G2 chip, but you get a much better screen: 6.7 inches, 1440p, and 120Hz LTPO AMOLED. RAM and battery capacity get a boost to 12GB and 5,000 mAh, and you retain IP68 certification. You get the same camera setup as the vanilla Pixel 7, though you get an additional 48MP 5x telephoto lens with OIS.
