GoKawiilGoogle's trade-in program offers higher payouts than Best Buy, Amazon or Apple
With the Pixel 11 lineup now priced from $899 to $1,900, Google is offering notably better trade-in credit for old phones than competing retailers. A 2024 Pixel 9 Pro XL that fetches only $255-$310 at Apple, Amazon or Best Buy can earn several hundred dollars more through Google's own trade-in program.
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As flagship phone prices climb, trade-in value becomes a major factor in affordability, and Google appears to be using generous trade-in credit to offset the sticker shock of its priciest devices. This gives Google a competitive edge in convincing owners of older Pixels—or even other brands' phones—to upgrade directly through its own store rather than third-party retailers.
- Pixel 11 lineup starts at $899 and reaches $1,900 for the Pro Fold
- Google's trade-in payouts significantly exceed those from Apple, Amazon and Best Buy
- A 2024 Pixel 9 Pro XL trade-in can net several hundred dollars more via Google
Google Pixel 10 Pro smartphone — If trade-in math has you eyeing an upgrade, the Pixel Pro line is the natural landing spot with Google's Tensor smarts and its standout computational photography. Unlocked models make it easy to keep your carrier and hand off your old phone for credit.
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