Amazon Offers Gift Card Bonuses When You Preorder Google Pixel 9 Series Phones [CNET]

Google’s latest flagship phones are available for preorder, and if you grab yours at Amazon, you’ll get plenty of moolah to spend later.

The Google Pixel series phones have made their mark on the world of smartphones over the years thanks to their reliability, exciting AI features and sturdy damage-resistant design. The new lineup includes major upgrades over the still-fantastic Pixel 8, and will continue to remain affordable when compared to other Android models such as Samsung. Pixel 9 series phones are yet to be released, but you can score preorder offers from Amazon right now. They include an Amazon gift card worth $100 when you pre-order a Pixel 9 along with a savings of $100 and a gift card of $200 when you preorder a Pixel 9 Pro. Best Buy is also matching these gift card amounts.

All Google Pixel 9 phones will be released on Aug. 22. The Google Pixel 9 (128GB) will start at the asking price of $899, but you can currently score it for just $799 at Amazon and get a gift card of $100. The 256GB Google Pixel 9 will cost $999, but you can currently preorder this phone for $899 at Amazon and also get a $100 Amazon gift card. All Amazon offers are valid between Aug. 13 and Aug. 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. You can also find preorder deals on Pixel 9 Pro phones, but keep in mind that these won’t be out until Sept. 4.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro, 128GB: $999 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro, 256GB: $1,099 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro, 512GB: $1,219 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, 128GB: $1,099 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, 256GB: $1,199 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, 512GB: $1,319 (save $200, plus $200 Amazon gift card)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, 256GB: $1,799 (save up to $460 with trade-in, plus $350 Best Buy gift card and three free months of Google One 100GB storage)

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All Google Pixel 9 series phones have 6.3-inch screens and include Gemini AI, an AI feature that answers questions based on what you’re doing when you use your phone. With RAM starting at 12GB and up to 100 hours of battery using battery-saver mode, these phones include quick performance, upgraded cameras and up to 7 years of OS updates for durability. Google has also upgraded all Pixel 9 series phones with damage-resistant glass. Pixel 9 Pro XL phones have screens of 6.8 inches, giving you more space to enjoy Google’s new upgrades.

If you’re looking for a new phone but aren’t sure if this one is for you, check out our compiled list of the best Google Pixel phone deals to check out previous editions.