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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro come out today: Here's where to get the best deal

By Kaylyn McKenna

Updated on: October 13, 2022 / 10:40 AM EDT / Essentials

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The new Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro devices come out today. Here's what you need to know about the new devices and where to find the best deal on them.

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Google Pixel 7 (128 GB, unlocked), $599

$599 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 7 Pro (128 GB, unlocked), $899

$899 at Best Buy

Google Pixel Watch, $349

$349 at Best Buy

The updated Google Pixel lineup includes the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 7 Pro. New additions to the Pixel line include the brand new Google Pixel smartwatch and new Google Pixel tablet.

Whether you've been waiting to upgrade your phone, or want to buy a smartphone as a gift for someone on your holiday list, the new Google Pixel smartphones are a great choice. You can even save $500 on last year's model, the Google Pixel 6 Pro, if you're looking for a great deal.

Keep reading to find out how to find the best deal on the new Google devices today.

New Google Pixel devices

Google unveiled a number of exciting new devices last week including additions to its smartphone lineup and a new smartwatch. They're now available for sale -- and we've found a good deal for you.

Google Pixel 7

The new Google Pixel 7 will have a 6.3-inch FHD+ display with improved brightness. The device offers up to a 72-hour battery life when using Extreme Battery Saver mode. The Google Pixel 7 will include Google's new Tensor G2 processor for improved performance. The chip provides enhanced voice assistant functionality.

Google announced a slew of security and privacy updates including the Titan M2 security chip. The Google Pixel 7 includes five years of guaranteed security updates. The device features a protected computing feature to give Google Pixel users increased data privacy and a built-in VPN.

The new Google Pixel 7 will include computational photography to sharpen blurry images. The Google Pixel 7 will include Google's Real Tone feature to more accurately photograph different skin tones. The phone also includes a Guided Frame accessibility feature to help users that are blind, or have low vision, accurately frame themselves and subjects in photos. The video camera includes a new cinematic blur feature for improved picture quality, stabilization and depth.

The Google Pixel 7 starts at $599 -- which is already quite a deal compared to other recent smartphone releases like the iPhone 14 and Samsung Z Flip 4. Right now, you can get an even better deal at Best Buy. Snag a Google Pixel 7 at Best Buy now and you'll receive a free $100 Best Buy gift card. If you have a device to trade-in you may be eligible for up to $650 in trade-in credits, making the device potentially free.

Google Pixel 7 (128 GB, unlocked), $599

$599 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 7 (256 GB, unlocked), $699

$699 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 7 Pro

During the Made for Google event, the company touted the Google Pixel 7 Pro as its most advanced smartphone yet. The premium smartphone features a 6.7" QHD display with 25% higher peak brightness and a polished aluminum finish.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro features an enhanced three-camera system. It features a 50-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and 48-megapixel telephoto camera. The ultra-wide lens is 20% wider than the prior model and offers stronger autofocus. The smartphone includes enhanced zoom capabilities for clearer photos up to a 30x zoom.

When you preorder the Google Pixel 7 Pro thorough Best Buy, you can also get a $200 Best Buy gift card and enjoy enhanced trade-in credits of up to $650 off of your new phone with trade-in of an eligible device.

Google Pixel 7 Pro (128 GB, unlocked), $899

$899 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 7 Pro (256 GB, unlocked), $999

$999 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 7 Pro (512 GB, unlocked), $1,099

$1,099 at Best Buy

Google Pixel Watch

The Google Pixel Watch features a round face with customizable watch faces and tons of band options. It includes an all day battery life with up to 24 hours on a single charge. The Watch includes the Google Home App to adjust your thermostat or connect to your smart home devices. Users can play music, track fitness activity and receive notifications from their connected phone.

The Google Pixel Watch is the first Android smartwatch to include integrated Fitbit features. The watch's health features include heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, sleep tracking and more. Google advised that fall detection will be available in 2023. The watch comes with a free six-month subscription to Fitbit premium and 3 months of YouTube Premium.

The Watch comes in black, silver and gold.

Google Pixel Watch, $349

$349 at Best Buy

The best deals on Google Pixel 6 smartphones

Now that the Google Pixel 7 has been released, there are deals on the Google Pixel 6.

You might be able to get a free phone through your wireless carrier, but that will likely require you to open an additional line or extend your contract. These carrier-locked phones at Best Buy can be used with your current plan.

Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone (128 GB): $399 (save $500)

Right now at Best Buy, you can save $500 on the 128 GB version of the Google Pixel 6 Pro. The 5G smartphone with an advanced pixel camera and telephoto lens is rated 4.1 stars out of 5 by Amazon users. Choose from three colors; all are on sale. This deal is for an unlocked version of the phone, meaning you can use it with the cell provider of your choice.

Google Pixel 6 Pro (128GB), $399 (reduced from $899)

$399 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 6 smartphone (128 GB): $199 (save $500)

The main difference between this phone and the Google Pixel 6 Pro is the camera system; the Pro's is more advanced. But this one gets the job done. In fact, on Amazon, the Pixel 6 boasts a higher user rating than the Pixel 6 Pro: 4.3 stars.

Save $500 at Best Buy now.

Google Pixel 6 (128GB), $199 (reduced from $699)

$199 at Best Buy

If you like taking pictures and videos, you'll want a phone with more memory. Best Buy is offering the same $500 off deal on the 256GB Pixel 6 smartphone.

Google Pixel 6 (256GB), $299 (reduced from $799)

$299 at Best Buy

Google Pixel 6a (128 GB): $349 (save $101)

The 4.2-star-rated Google Pixel 6a features the same Tensor chip found in the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6a has a 6-inch OLED screen, IP67 protection against dust and water and 24-hour battery life.

There are a few downsides to the Pixel 6a to note. Because it's a budget phone, the Google Pixel 6a is not made of premium materials like the Google Pixel 6. (The Pixel 6a features thermoplastic construction and a more fragile Gorilla Glass 3 screen.) You'll also be sacrificing camera quality with the Pixel 6a -- its 12.2MP main camera pales in comparison to the 50MP camera on the Pixel 6.

The Pixel 6a is a great budget phone, but why not pay nearly $200 less for a Pixel 6 and get a better device?

Google Pixel 6a, $349 (reduced from $450)

$349 at Amazon