Update November 5th: Update: Google is rolling out another major discount for the Pixel 9 series. People with gold status on Play Points can claim a 30% discount on a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro / XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, according to redditors who have claimed the deal.

When you buy a Google Pixel 9 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro, you know how much you’re paying. Both phones have retail prices of $1,000. They’re expensive, but they’re in-line with other flagship smartphones. But is that the real price of the phones?

It's also worth noting that both the Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro have a retail price of $999. However, Google often offers discounts on the Pixel 9 Pro, such as up to $150 off for Google One members or 30% off for Play Points members. In contrast, Apple rarely provides promotions on the iPhone 16 Pro.

According to a new report, Google’s cost for producing a PIxel 9 Pro is just over $400, which might be lower than the previous generation.

A little over a year later, Google has brought forth a successor in the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. But despite being an excellent refinement in its own right, the OnePlus Open still carries plenty of weight as one of 2023's best foldables; boasting hardware and software to rival Google's latest Pixel Fold. So, which is better?

Google launched the Pixel 9 series back in August, and it turns out the Pixel 9 Pro XL was a top ten performer in Q3 2024.

Google's Pixel phones have been making more waves than usual of late, and a new report from Counterpoint Research (via Android Authrority) gives us a glimpse into just how well they're doing. While still a small player in the US smartphone market,

Find out how the Pixel 9 series is disrupting the U.S. smartphone market, surpassing Apple's iPhone in market share.