Forget about the Pixel 9 – I'd choose this BIG Black Friday bargain on last year's best camera phone

Google Pixel 8 Pro held in a hand with a sticker next to it reading 'hot deal'
(Image credit: Basil Kronfli / Digital Camera World)

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a great phone, but altogether, it is a pretty mundane update from last year's Google Pixel 8 Pro in the camera department. It marks the first time in as long as I can remember that I haven't bought a Pixel phone on launch day, and held on to my Pixel 8 Pro.

So when it comes to buying a new phone this year, you could opt for the latest flagship – but my recommendation would be to take a look at last year's Pixel 8 Pro which is currently an absolute bargain at just $592.78, which is a pretty whopping 41% off the usual price, and a darn sight cheaper than the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro: was $999 now $592.78 at Amazon

Save $406.22 (41%) Forget all about the new overhyped AI in the latest model, the camera system is still pretty much identical to the Pixel 8 Pro. This means that you can get the same fantastic quality images and video as the latest flagship – but for a fraction of the cost! Sounds like a win to me!

Price check – Best Buy $599

Gareth Bevan
Reviews Editor

Gareth is a photographer based in London, working as a freelance photographer and videographer for the past several years, having the privilege to shoot for some household names. With work focusing on fashion, portrait and lifestyle content creation, he has developed a range of skills covering everything from editorial shoots to social media videos. Outside of work, he has a personal passion for travel and nature photography, with a devotion to sustainability and environmental causes.