Google is offering some of its highest trade-in values to date on the Pixel 9 series, with deals on the Google Store offering up to $760 depending on what you’re getting.
Trade-in values take the sting out of pricey smartphones, with Android manufacturers leaning pretty heavily into boosted trade-ins to encourage upgrades. Google, though, has never offered the best values, but they seem pretty solid this year.
Across the board, Google Store trade-in values towards the Pixel 9 series are pretty consistent with what you’d get from a private sale. You can get just shy of $700 for a Pixel 8 Pro (base storage) towards one of the new models. If you’re upgrading to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, that puts the cost of the upgrade at about $400.
For older devices, the story is even better. 2021’s Pixel 6 Pro will grab $450 towards a new device, a solid offer for such an old device, especially when selling it privately would be lucky to get more than a couple hundred dollars.
Notably, Google’s trade-in values aren’t dependent on what device you’re buying. Values are the same across the board (including for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold).
Top comment by matteventu
Oh, nice to see that in the UK my Pixel 8 Pro is valued £342 when traded in for a Pixel 9 and £392 when for a Pixel 9 Pro/XL.
Terrific.
Best Buy is also offering solid trade-in values, maxing out at $625 for the Pixel 8 Pro towards a Pixel 9 Pro XL.
| Google Store trade-in value | Best Buy trade-in value | |
| Pixel 8 Pro | $699 | $625 |
| Pixel 8 | $490 | $440 |
| Pixel Fold | $760 | $60 |
| Pixel 7 Pro | $540 | $480 |
| Pixel 7 | $360 | $320 |
| Pixel 6 Pro | $450 | $395 |
| Pixel 6 | $300 | $270 |
| Pixel 6a | $225 | $190 |
| Pixel 5 | $245 | $225 |
| Pixel 4 | $200 | $50 |
| iPhone 15 | $480 | $460 |
| iPhone 14 | $440 | $590 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $635 | $1,099 |
| iPhone 13 | $320 | $535 |
| iPhone 11 | $175 | $215 |
| Galaxy S24 | $400 | $799 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | $480 | $1,099 |
| Galaxy S23 | $320 | $799 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | $360 | $490 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | $300 | $130 |
| OnePlus 9 Pro | $195 | $50 |
Compared to last year, these values are much higher. For trading in the Pixel 7 Pro towards the 8 Pro, for example, Google is offering about $280 more. There are also some stand-out values at Best Buy, including getting $1,099 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 9 series are open today and, if it’s anything like last year, trade-in values will likely plummet following open sales.
More on Google Pixel 9:
- When the Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 will ship
- Pixel 9 camera adds 8K video, enhanced Panorama mode, plus more new features
- Why Google changed the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s displays so much, and why it’s a good thing
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