Google is offering some of the highest trade-in values yet on the Pixel 9 series, with deals on the Google Store reaching up to $760 depending on what you buy.
Trade-in values are taking the fear out of expensive smartphones, as Android manufacturers rely heavily on higher trade-in values to encourage upgrades. However, Google has never preferably Values, but they seem to be pretty solid this year.
Generally speaking, Google Store trade-in values for the Pixel 9 series are pretty much in line with what you would get in a private sale. You can get just under $700 for one of the new models for a Pixel 8 Pro (base storage). If you upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, the cost of the upgrade will be around $400.
Things are even better for older devices. The 2021 Pixel 6 Pro will set you back $450 new, a solid deal for such an old device, especially when you’d be lucky to get more than a few hundred dollars when selling it privately.
Notably, Google’s trade-in values don’t depend on which device you buy. The values are the same everywhere (including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold).
Best Buy also offers solid trade-in values, maxing out at $625 for the Pixel 8 Pro for a Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Trade-in value in the Google Store | Best Buy Trade-in Value | |
Pixel 8 Pro | 699 $ | 625 $ |
Pixels 8 | $490 | 440 $ |
PixelFold | $760 | 60$ |
Pixel 7 Pro | 540 $ | $480 |
Pixels 7 | 360$ | $320 |
Pixel 6 Pro | $450 | $395 |
Pixels 6 | $300 | $270 |
Pixels 6a | $225 | 190$ |
Pixels 5 | $245 | $225 |
Pixels 4 | $200 | 50$ |
iPhone15 | $480 | $460 |
iPhone14 | 440 $ | $590 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max | 635 $ | $1,099 |
iPhone13 | $320 | 535 $ |
iPhone11 | 175$ | $215 |
GalaxyS24 | $400 | $799 |
Galaxy S23 Ultra | $480 | $1,099 |
GalaxyS23 | $320 | $799 |
Galaxy S22 Ultra | 360$ | $490 |
Galaxy S21 Ultra | $300 | 130$ |
OnePlus 9 Pro | 195$ | 50$ |
Compared to the previous year, these values much higher. For example, Google is offering around $280 more to trade in the Pixel 7 Pro for the 8 Pro. Best Buy also has some outstanding deals, including $1,099 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 9 series are open starting today, and if everything goes the same as last year, trade-in values will likely drop sharply after the open sale.
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