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Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 9 series in the UK and US
In case you missed it, Google has launched new phones. Lots of them.
The new Pixel 9 series is twice the size of the Pixel 8 series, with new regular and Pro models, joined by a brand new XL model and the newly branded 9 Pro Fold foldable.
There are a lot of exciting new features in the lineup, so it’s no surprise if you’re interested in pre-ordering one.
Here are all the retailers and networks we know of so far in the UK and US, plus the exciting benefits they offer.
When will the Google Pixel 9 series be released?
All four models in the Pixel 9 series were announced on August 13, 2024.
The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will go on sale August 22. However, we will have to wait until September 4 for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
How much does the Google Pixel 9 series cost?
The price of a Pixel 9 phone varies wildly depending on which model you want and how much storage you need. Here’s how much you can expect at launch:
- Pixel 9 (128GB) – £799/$799
- Pixel 9 (256GB) – £899/$899
- Pixel 9 Pro (128GB) – £999/$999
- Pixel 9 Pro (256GB) – £1,099/$1,099
- Pixel 9 Pro (512GB) – £1,219/$1,219
- Pixel 9 Pro (1TB) – £1,449/$1,449
- Pixel 9 Pro XL (128GB) – £1,099/$1,099
- Pixel 9 Pro XL (256GB) – £1,199/$1,199
- Pixel 9 Pro XL (512GB) – £1,319/$1,319
- Pixel 9 Pro XL (1TB) – £1,549/$1,549
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold (256GB) – £1,749/$1,799
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold (512GB) – £1,869/$1,919
However, because there are plenty of contract offers for all four phones, you have the option to pay for your chosen device over the course of 24, 36, or 48 months.
Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 9 series in the UK
So far, Google is the only confirmed Pixel 9 retailer in the UK, with all four phones available from the Google Store. But there are some great benefits available:
- Pixel 9 – Double storage for the same price, six months of Google One Premium 2TB
- Pixel 9 Pro – Double storage for same price, £100 off Pixel Watch 3, one year of Google One Premium with AI features
- Pixel 9 Pro XL – Double storage for same price, £150 off Pixel Watch 3, one year of Google One Premium with AI features
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold – double storage for same price, £200 off Pixel Watch 3, one year of Google One Premium with AI features
The company says the devices will also be available through “our retail partners.” If the Pixel 8 series and Pixel 8a are anything to go by, they’ll also be readily available on the following:
The following have been confirmed on a contract basis:
- Vodafone – Pixel 9 (from €17.50 per month with €30 upfront), Pixel 9 Pro (from €21.50 per month with €50 upfront), Pixel 9 Pro XL (from €24.50 per month with €50 upfront) ) and Pixel 9 Pro Fold (from €30.50 per month with €50 upfront)
- Sky mobile – Pixel 9 (from €28 per month without upfront costs), Pixel 9 Pro (from €34 per month without upfront costs), Pixel 9 Pro XL (from €38 per month without upfront costs) and Pixel 9 Pro Fold (from € 63 per month with €36 in advance)
And the following are all likely:
Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 9 series in the US
Again, Google is the only confirmed retailer in the US, with all four devices available through the Google Store.
However, you can expect the following to sell the phones directly in the US as well:
The following have been confirmed on a contract basis:
And probably the following:
We will update this article as more retailers and networks are confirmed.
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