Best Google Pixel 9 deals

The Google Pixel 9 is the newest iteration of Pixel phone – self-styled as 'all kinds of incredible'. But has it raised the bar high enough to be worth an upgrade?

Google's keen to highlight standout features like the advanced AI photo editing, which 'makes the magic happen' with nifty tricks like ensuring the photographer is in the photo by taking two pictures and seamlessly merging them together, or by using the AI 'magic editor' to reimagine the scenery, move people or objects, or make eyesores disappear.

Throw in Google Gemini's voice assistant and a claimed battery life of over 24 hours and it's certainly ticking boxes. But with prices to rival the even latest iPhone, it'll cost a pretty penny.

We round up the best prices for the handset and contracts below, and find out whether considering the Google Pixel 8 could bag you enough savings to warrant the step back. 

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Best Google Pixel 9 Sim-free deals

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Google refreshes its range annually and is one of the brands that's often pretty generous with discounts. However, you need to be patient to get the best price, and being new to the market, that time isn't now for the Pixel 9. If you can't wait though, we've covered the best current prices below. 

• Average price £877
• Lowest price £799

See below for the most up-to date prices on this model, or read our review of the Google Pixel 9:

Best Google Pixel 9 Pro Sim-free deals

The 9 Pro has a fair few upgrades over the Pixel 9, though notably one is not a larger display - both are 6.3 inches. That display is sharper and brighter on the Pro though, plus there's an additional telephoto camera and a higher resolution front camera among the benefits. You can see how we rated it in our full review of the Pixel 9 Pro.

• Average price £1,001
• Lowest price £999

Best Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Sim-free deals

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a significant step up – as you might guess from the price. You'll find a 42MP selfie camera (vs 10.5MP on the 9), a 5X telephoto camera on the rear, along with a higher 48MP main camera, and a large 6.8-inch display amongst the upgrades. Check our Pixel 9 Pro XL review to see if it's worth the high price. 

• Average price £1,169
• Lowest price £1,099

Check current handset-only prices below.

Best Google Pixel 9 contract deals

There are hundreds of contract deals for the Google Pixel 9 and they change all the time. The key to getting a good deal is knowing how to work out the total cost to compare to other options. Use our phone contract calculator below to do that for deals you're weighing up, and bear the following in mind before you take the plunge:

1. Check the period over which you'll pay off the handset. Many providers now offer 48-month repayment plans, which can make the monthly cost appear low but may not save you money in the long term.
2. Find out how much the Sim price may rise after the first year, and remember you can switch the Sim part of the deal after the two years are up (see our 'top pick' Sim deals below).
3. Watch out for up-front costs, and look out for other ways to save, such as trading in money for your old handset. 

Compare contract deals on the Google Pixel 9, the Google Pixel 9 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and use our calculator to work out total cost.

Best Sim-only deals

Getting a Sim-only deal for your handset can be a great way to get a real bargain on your monthly data and calls allowance. Here's our pick of some of the best low, medium and high-data deals.

Best low data Sim deal

Ideal for light users, there are a range of low-data deals available at rock-bottom prices from rival networks to the traditional 'big four'. Here's our current pick:

Best medium data Sim deal

If you need a bit more data each month, but still stick to wi-fi fairly often, you can still get a good price on Sim that will deliver. 

Best high data Sim deal

For those who like streaming and browsing a lot away from wi-fi zones, a high-data Sim deal offers peace of mind that you won't go over your allowance. 

Not found one that's quite right for you? Browse all the best Sim-only deals on Which? Mobile Switch.

Also consider: the Google Pixel 8

With the release of the Pixel 9, now could be a good time to make savings on the Pixel 8. The predecessor has many of the same features, including the magic editor and photo unblur camera tricks, and similar specifications, though the rear ultrawide camera is only 12MP compared to the 9's upgraded 48MP lens. You can read our full Google Pixel 8 review, compare contract deals, or check prices below.

• Average price £557
• Lowest price £399

Also consider: the Google Pixel 8 Pro

If you're keen on bigger phones, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is a great option, too. Its screen is at 6.8-inches compared to the new 9 Pro's 6.3-inches, so if you don't want to splash out for the XL you could make a significant saving. You'll have all the same photo editing features as the Pixel 9, plus zoom enhance, though you will forgo the new 42MP selfie camera for a 10.5MP lens. Read our Google Pixel 8 Pro review, compare contract deals on the Google Pixel 8 Pro, or buy it now from one of the retailers below.

• Average price £835
• Lowest price £575

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We buy every mobile phone we test anonymously to make sure its the same product that you buy – and to keep our results impartial.

Our phones go through more than 40 different tests in lab conditions. Our camera testing is in-depth – from overall picture quality in daylight conditions, to evaluating colour accuracy, image stabilisation and quality of the optical zoom. We use a robotic arm to interact with the phone to measure its battery life through the day at different brightness settings, and test how long it takes to charge, and benchmark the speed of each phone's processor to compare it to others on the market as well as putting it through daily tasks to make sure you don't end up with a sluggish performance. 

For your peace of mind, we also test if the phone is durable enough to survive getting caught in the rain or being dropped on hard surfaces. Read more about how we test mobile phones.

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