Massive price drop on Google Pixel phones after Pixel 9 launch — See how much you can save now

Google has slashed prices on older Pixel phones following Pixel 9 series launch in India.

Some Pixel users have access to remote lock but not the theft detection feature.
Some Pixel users have access to remote lock but not the theft detection feature.

In a strategic move following the launch of its latest Pixel 9 series, Google has significantly reduced the prices of its previous-generation Pixel phones in India. The price cuts span across the entire Pixel lineup, from the budget-friendly Pixel 7a and Pixel 8a to the flagship Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models. Notably, the Pixel 8, which is now manufactured in India, also benefits from a price reduction.

Google’s decision to lower prices comes in the wake of the Indian government’s recent reduction of import duties on smartphones, slashing the rate from 20 percent to 15 percent. This reduction likely played a role in the new pricing strategy. Additionally, with the arrival of the Pixel 9 series, Google is aligning its pricing to make room for the new models—a common practice in the tech industry.

Updated prices: Pixel phones get more affordable

The Pixel 8, which previously retailed at Rs 75,999 for the 128 GB variant, now has a new price of Rs 71,999—a Rs 4,000 drop. The 256 GB variant is now available at Rs 77,999, down from Rs 82,999, making Rs 5,000 cheaper. The premium Pixel 8 Pro model has seen an even steeper cut; the 128 GB model is now priced at Rs 99,999, reduced from Rs 1,06,999, while the 256 GB variant is now Rs 1,06,999, down from Rs 1,13,999—a reduction of Rs 7,000.

For more budget-conscious buyers, the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a have also become more affordable. The Pixel 8a (128 GB) is now priced at Rs 49,999, down from Rs 52,999, while the 256 GB version is available for Rs 56,999, reduced from Rs 59,999. Meanwhile, the Pixel 7a (128 GB) is now priced at Rs 41,999, a reduction of Rs 2,000 from its previous price of Rs 43,999.

PixelOlder MRPNew offer price
Pixel 8 128GBRs 75,999Rs 71,999
Pixel 8 256GBRs 82,999Rs 77,999
Pixel 8 Pro 128GBRs 1,06,999Rs 99,999
Pixel 8 Pro 256GBRs 1,13,999Rs 1,06,999
Pixel 8a 128GBRs 52,999Rs 49,999
Pixel 8a 256GBRs 59,999Rs 56,999
Pixel 7a 128GBRs 43,999Rs 41,999

Pixel 9 series pricing and expanded retail presence

The newly launched Pixel 9 series starts at Rs 79,999 for the Pixel 9, with the Pixel 9 Pro priced at Rs 1,09,999, and the high-end Pixel 9 Pro XL at Rs 1,24,999. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google’s first foldable in India, is priced at Rs 1,72,999.

In conjunction with the price cuts, Google has also expanded its retail presence in India. Starting today, August 14, Pixel products, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, will be available at Croma and Reliance Retail outlets across the country. Additionally, Google has opened three exclusive “walk-in service centers” in India, with locations in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, providing premium support for all Google device owners.

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This article was first uploaded on August fourteen, twenty twenty-four, at twenty-eight minutes past twelve in the night.
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