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A few days before the official Black Friday date, the deals are already in full swing, with hundreds of excellent discounts on Android phones, accessories, and more. But while some deals might seem good on paper, they may not exactly be the best way to invest your money. As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade using a Pixel phone as my primary phone, who’s tested every Pixel Watch, every Pixel Bud, and who’s spent a lot of time in the Pixel ecosystem, I have my own opinion on what the best deals really are.
The list below contains a lot of products that I use every day, that I’ve recommended to friends in the past, and that I would put my money on… if I didn’t have them already!
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for $899 ($300 off)
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$300 off the best Pixel phone out there is an excellent deal. The Pixel 10 Pro XL launched a mere three months ago, and the last time I checked, the best deal we’d seen on it was $949. At $899, it’s now dropped to an even 25% off its original price.
This is the Android phone I’ve been using as my primary phone for the past few months. It’s fast enough for me (and for you if you don’t play intensive games); the battery life has been, on average, better than my Pixel 9 Pro XL; it has all of the cool Pixel features that I’ve grown accustomed to plus Material 3 Expressive; and the camera has finally fixed that colorless issue I had on the Pixel 9 and earlier. Even the silly thermometer on the back can be useful to check insulation issues in your home. Plus, I’m especially in love with the new powerful panorama mode — just check these fantastic cinematic shots I took!
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 5x
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Pixel 10 Pro XL panorama, 5x
The Pixel 10 series is now the only Android phone that integrates directly with AirDrop on iOS, which can make this an excellent gift for someone like me who uses a Mac and not a Windows PC, or someone part of a multi-ecosystem family. Personally, I also love the new built-in Qi2.2, which allows me to snap a bunch of magnetic accessories on the back. Just don’t make the same mistake as I did, and instead, skip the official Pixel case and the Pixelsnap Charger with Stand. Your money is better spent elsewhere. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL for $899 (25% off)
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