I’ve seen some absolute bangers this Prime Day but when it comes to getting a flagship phone for less, this Pixel 9 Pro XL offer takes the cake.
When shopping at the higher end of the smartphone market, there are quite a few solid options ranging from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra but right now, you’re best avoiding them all because Google has a Prime Day offer that destroys the competition.
Typically, Google’s flagship, non-foldable device would set you back a whopping £1099, but Amazon Prime subscribers can now pick up the Pixel 9 Pro XL for the much cheaper rate of only £799. That’s the same price as the base model iPhone 16 and the Galaxy S25, but you’re getting far more bang for your buck.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL has outstanding value this Prime Day
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the best camera phones on the market right now, making this £300 discount too good to pass up.
Pretty much across the board in the Pixel 9 series, Google finally struck gold with a premium design that matched just how many leaps the company had taken in developing Android over the years, and in no handset is this better exemplified than with the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Not only is the camera bump now minimised to sit closer within the overall frame of the phone, but the phone itself feels great in the hand and the matte finish does a solid job of keeping fingerprints at bay.
Of course, the real allure of any Pixel phone is the use of stock Android which, I can tell you from personal experience, is as close to iOS as you’re going to find on an Android phone. Everything is slick here and without bloatware, plus you have tons of customisation on the colouring of menus and widgets, so it’s easy to find a style that suits you.
After years of lagging behind, Google also goes toe to toe with the competition when it comes to software support too. The 9 Pro XL is set to receive seven years of software and security updates from the time of launch, so it’s hard to imagine needing to upgrade anytime soon with this phone in your pocket.
It’s also worth mentioning that the Pixel 9 Pro XL has some of the best cameras of any device right now, with our 4.5-star review noting: “not only does the Pixel 9 Pro XL have one of the best autofocus systems around, able to hold focus on your subject even when they move, but the way that Google’s phones capture skin tones continues to be the most accurate in the smartphone space.”
At just £799, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is an outright bargain, especially if your current smartphone is on its way out and you need a solid replacement quickly.
