If you’re overdue for a smartphone update and have been looking at your options, you might be dealing with a bit of sticker shock. Many new phones today include AI features, faster chips and other major advances that contribute to price tags that seem to climb ever higher. There’s good news. With the holiday shopping season ramping up, early Black Friday deals are already cropping up that can help you save big bucks on high-quality phones. Right now you can score a Google Pixel 8 Pro for just $599 at Woot, which saves you $400 on the usual asking price. Keep in mind that this deal is available on the mint color variant, and it’s expected to be live for only one more day.
This Google Pixel 8 Pro model includes a 128GB SSD and 12GB of RAM. Its screen is 6.7 inches in height, providing a large enough screen for you to watch your favorite content when you’re traveling or on the go. Photo and video enthusiasts will get a lot out of the Pixel 8 Pro’s cameras, which have resolutions ranging from 10MP for the front-facing (selfie) camera to up to 50MP for its regular cameras. The Pixel 8 Pro features Pro camera controls designed for low-light conditions. Plus, the Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with Google AI, which means you can edit your photos and videos quickly.
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Google AI also lets you screen calls and translate phrases efficiently — a boon for any traveler or cultural enthusiast. Busy people will probably also enjoy using Google Assistant on the Pixel 8 Pro, with nice-to-have voice control options when there are many emails, calls or information to sift through. Plus, Google equipped the Pixel 8 Pro with multiple security features, such as Google VPN, crash detection, temperature readings and guaranteed security updates for seven years.
If you’re looking for a new phone and aren’t sure if this deal is for you, check out our list of the best Pixel deals and best phone deals to see what else is going on now.
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