The Pixels were on hiatus for a while in terms of discounts, but now they’re back in full force. The entire Pixel 10 lineup is up to $300 and so is the vanilla model from last year.
The Google Pixel 9 gains a few advantages in its place—a larger 1/1.31″ 50mp sensor in the main camera and a higher-resolution 48MP ultra-wide (vs. 13MP). It loses the 10.8mp 5x/112mm periscope. The Pixel 9 is actually better (with an active usage score of 13:08H versus 12:08H for the new model).
The Google Pixel 10 is the first generation of Tensor chipsets to be fabbed after the switch from Samsung to TSMC. However, the Tensor G5 is anything but impressive – it’s faster than the G4, albeit with a lower bar to clear. And it’s not that fast.
Note that the big discount on the Pixel 9 only applies to the 128GB variant — the 256GB model is only $100 off, so the Pixel 10 256GB is actually cheaper.
For $150 more than the vanilla 10, you can get the Pixel 10 Pro. It has a larger 1/1.31″ 50mp sensor in the main (vs. 1/2.0″ 48MP) as well as higher-resolution telephoto (48MP 5x/113mm), ultra-wide (48MP) and selfie cameras (42MP). For a more detailed comparison between the two, check out our Pixel 10 vs Pixel 10 Pro article.
All of them have 6.3″ displays—if you want bigger, you can grab the Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s basically an up-sized 10 Pro with a 6.8″ display and a 5,200mAh battery with higher charge rates (45W wired and 25W wireless vs. 30W/15W).
Of course, if a bigger screen is what you’re after, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is also $300 off — it gets you a roomy 8.0” display in addition to the 6.4” core display. The Tensor G5 isn’t a great multitasker despite 16GB of RAM, and the cameras are less impressive than the 10 Pro/10 Pro XL.
It was Google’s own work on Android – the view of nothing is different. The Nothing Phone (3) is the company’s first attempt at a flagship and while it’s not overly ambitious with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6.67″ LTP SOLED display, at least it’s cheaper than most flagships. Also, the 8s Gen 4 beats the Tensor G5. Up front is a 5,150mAH battery with 65W wired and 15W wireless. Supports charging.
Google doesn’t make the Flip foldable, but Motorola does. It’s a last-year Motorola RAZR 2024 at just $350, which is mid-range territory. The phone has a 6.9″ LTPO main display and a 3.6″ core display, plus a 4,200mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. The Dimension 7300x chipset is just fine and so is the 50+13MP camera setup.
Next, we’ll look at some headphones. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are low-ear headphones that are more comfortable than the original. Noise cancellation and especially audio quality have also been significantly improved. However, even though Google has some advanced software on them, we wish they would focus more on bug fixes.
The Nothing Headphones (1) is an over-ear set that drips with style and boasts audio quality and noise cancellation. Build quality is also great, but the headphones are on the heavy side. And the style isn’t for everyone.
To complete the set, the Moto Buds+ from Motorola feature dual driver-11mm woofers and 6mm tweeters with audio tuning by Bose. They support Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos and even Dolby Head Tracking.
Finally, a couple of smartwatches. The Apple Watch Series 10 was a major redesign, while the Series 11 from earlier this year didn’t change much. The watch is slim (9.7mm) and light (29.3g/35.3g for 42mm and 46mm). It has an ECG and is rated for 50 meters of water resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings back a fan favorite, the rotating bezel. It has ECG and blood pressure monitoring, plus it’s rated for 50 meters of water resistance.
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