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Forget the Pixel 9, get this amazing Pixel 8 Pro deal instead

Top-quality flagship, mid-range price

by · Tech Advisor

In case you missed it, the Pixel 9 series is here. Google’s 2024 flagships now come in four different varieties, with the regular Pixel 9 and 9 Pro joined by 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold.

However, as you might expect from new high-end phones, none come cheap. In the UK, the Pixel 9 is £100 more expensive than its predecessor with a starting price of £799. At the other end of the scale, you’ll have to fork out at least £1,749 for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

But what if I told you that you could get a flagship Google phone for under £600? You probably wouldn’t believe me, but that’s how much you can get the Pixel 8 Pro for right now at Giffgaff.

Get the Pixel 8 Pro for just £599

That’s a £300 discount on the £899 you’d have had to pay at its launch less than a year ago, and the lowest price it’s ever been. Act fast though, as it expires on 25 September.

The only slight catch is that you’ll need to pair it with a SIM-only deal from Giffgaff if you’re not an existing customer. But these start from just £10 per month, with a monthly rolling option meaning you can cancel straight away and only pay £609 in total.

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In the past, it was common for phones to be locked to a specific network. However, since December 2021, it’s been a legal requirement to sell all phones unlocked in the UK.

After your contract is up, you’re free to swap it out for any other great SIM-only deal. But there are plenty of reasons why you might want to stick with Giffgaff.

The operator uses O2’s reliable network of 4G and 5G connectivity, offering a range of generous deals. Our favourite monthly rolling contract gets you a bumper 100GB of data for just £20 per month, while if you’re willing to commit to 18 months, 60GB costs just £10 per month.

As for the phone itself, the Pixel 8 Pro remains an excellent choice in 2024 and beyond. Google will continue supporting the phone with updates until 2030, and you’ll be among the first to get the new version of Android every time it drops.

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The Pixel 8 Pro is still one of the very best camera phones you can buy, and combines these excellent photography skills with an excellent display, great build quality and solid performance. Also, many of the Pixel 9’s AI features are also available on this slightly older model.

So if you want a great bargain on your next phone, look no further than the Pixel 8 Pro at Giffgaff. Just be quick, as this deal won’t be around for much longer.