The 2025 school year is approaching, and so is the release of the next-gen Google Pixel series. As such, it’s not too surprising to see Pixel phone deals come to life, including $200 off the Google Pixel 9 Pro for Best Buy’s Back-to-School sale.
While the Pixel 9 Pro XL still stands as the best Android phone for parents in our book, the 9 Pro has really similar hardware, and it offers some massive upgrades from the base-level Pixel 9. If you’re looking for the latest-generation option, you may want to wait until the upcoming Pixel 10 series release, which is slated for August 20. However, if you simply want $200 off a solid phone, and don’t mind leaning into the current generation, this is definitely a deal worth checking out.
✅Recommended if: you want a great phone that isn’t too large to hold; you want a smartphone with a powerful suite of camera lenses; you prefer a phone with long-term software updates and ongoing support.
❌Skip this deal if: you’d rather upgrade to the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL; you’d prefer the industry leader in performance-intensive gaming; you need something with a robust set of PWM dimming options.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro was well-liked upon its release, especially due to its powerful cameras, long-term software promise, comfy and fun-to-use haptic feedback, and a wide range of AI features.
It boasts a 6.3-inch Super Actua display with a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the 6.8-inch on the 9 Pro XL, along with a slightly smaller 4,700mAh battery. It also has a 50MP rear camera, and separate 48MP wide-angle and macro lenses, as well as a 42MP selfie cam.
Compared to the Google Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro offers a much higher screen resolution, a brighter screen, better cameras, and improved RAM that results in better performance and multi-tasking. Still, for most casual users, the Google Pixel 9 Pro offers plenty of power to accommodate performance needs, along with seven years of software support and new updates.
