By far the most important launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 series. The search large unveiled two new flagships, a brand new near-flagship telephone and a brand new foldable, all of that are presently on pre-order.
In Germany, the telephones include a free storage improve – normally, this implies getting a 256GB mannequin for the worth of a 128GB one. Nevertheless, for telephones which have the next tier, you possibly can have the 512GB mannequin for the worth of a 256GB mannequin (the brand new Fold begins at 256GB, so 512GB is the one possibility proper now).
Let’s have a look at the Google Pixel 9 first. Each Google and Amazon are providing a €150 bonus for buying and selling in an outdated system – and good factor too, as a result of the trade-in valuations are horrible. A Pixel 8 in good situation is valued at solely €186, which suggests €336 with the bonus added. An iPhone 15 fetches a extra respectable €510 (together with the bonus), whereas a Galaxy S23 is valued at €325, lower than the Pixel. For older units, e.g. Pixel 7 or Galaxy S22, the trade-in bonus tends to be larger than the trade-in worth.
Google Pixel 9
coming August 22
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€150 additional trade-in worth (ends September 5)
The Google Pixel 9 Professional and 9 Professional XL each get a barely larger €200 trade-in bonus. Moreover, you get a free 12 months of Gemini Superior (usually €22 a month).
Be aware that there’s restricted availability when selecting colours and storage. For instance, the Pixel 9 Professional XL in Rose Quartz is on the market solely in 256GB. The small Professional tops out at 256GB when trying on the Porcelain and Rose Quartz variations, however switching over to Hazel or Obsidian additionally reveals a 512GB possibility. The Obsidian Professional XL even has a 1TB possibility. Google may top off on extra coloration/storage combos, however remember that the free storage improve provide ends on September 5.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
coming September 16
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€200 additional trade-in worth (ends September 5)
Yet one more perk to take a look at is a reduction if you purchase a Professional telephone with the brand new Google Pixel Watch 3 – you get €100 off the watch with a Pixel 9 Professional and €150 with a 9 Professional XL. We are going to have a look at the Pixel Watch pricing individually in a minute.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
coming August 22
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€200 additional trade-in worth (ends September 5)
The Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold bumps the trade-in bonus to €300 and also you get a free improve to the 512GB mannequin. The unique Pixel Fold is valued at €632 (together with the bonus), a Galaxy Z Fold4 (the most recent possibility within the trade-in menu) will get you €512 (once more, this consists of the €300 bonus). Like we stated, the trade-in deal is generally carried by the bonus as the worth for outdated telephones is fairly unhealthy. You do get a free 12 months of Gemini Superior, for what it’s price.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
coming September 4
free storage improve (ends September 5)
€300 additional trade-in worth (ends September 5)
Google launched a brand new 45W charger, which you will have to get the utmost cost velocity with the Pixel 9 Professional – the outdated 35W charger received’t lower it. That stated, you probably have a USB-PD charger you’re proud of, you possibly can skip this one.
The brand new Google Pixel Watch 3 is available in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, whereas the Watch 2 was out there solely in 41mm dimension. The 45mm possibility will get you a bigger 1.4” show (vs. 1.2”) and a bigger 420mAh battery. We’ve linked the Wi-Fi watches under, however you will get an LTE model for €100 extra.
Lastly, Google unveiled the brand new Pixel Buds Professional 2. That is the primary time its customized Tensor chips enterprise into the TWS buds kind issue. It guarantees huge enhancements to noise cancellation (2x within the 400Hz-2kHz vary). And the ANC adapts to your surroundings robotically. The buds don’t have any stems (cough, Samsung, cough) and promise lengthy battery life (8 hours for the buds with ANC on, as much as 30 hours with the case).
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