There are many android smartphones on the market at the moment, with many of them being a great alternative to Samsung’s latest release – the new Galaxy S25 phones. However, it can be hard to decide what is the best phone for you and for the best price.
Well, those looking to step away from Samsung but want to stick with Android, the Carphone Warehouse has a cracking deal on that you won’t want to miss. The phone retailer is offering a saving of £150 on the Google Pixel 9, which usually retails for £799, meaning you can grab it sim-free for £649.
On top of this, you can also save an extra £200 if you trade in your old phone with the retailer, making for an incredible £350 savings. This seems like the perfect deal for someone looking for a new phone. So why is the Google Pixel 9 a good alternative to the much-loved Samsung?
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The Express reports the Google Pixel 9 was launched in August 2024 and has had a complete refresh from the version that was released before. It has a 6.3 inch screen – which is bigger than the Galaxy S25 by the way – with 2,700 nit brightness and it’s durable as it uses Gorilla Glass Vitus 2 to prevent scratches when dropped.
Another reason to opt for the Google Pixel 9 is because of the camera quality. The main camera can give you a stunning photo as it works great in just about all conditions and is simple to use, which is paired with another ultra-wide high-resolution camera.
Despite not having optical zoom, Google’s AI-assisted digital zoom offers great quality. However, if this is a deal breaker for you, you can opt to buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro which also cuts £200 off the price of the phone when you buy it sim-free.
The biggest plus about the Google Pixel 9 is that you will be able to get updates before anyone else. As well as a guaranteed seven years of updates to come, the Pixel phones always seem to get the Android updates faster than other models. Additionally, Google phone’s also offer a clutter-free experience, along with AI-features for your peace of mind.
Many people are loving this Android phone as it has earned a 4.5 star rating on Amazon, where you can also buy the Google Pixel 9 for £649. One happy customer wrote: “First Google phone. Easy transfer from previous phone. Good quality camera. Easy set-up and easy to use.” While another simply added: “Very impressive phone.”
A third five star reviewer said: “Incredible AI tech, especially in the photo editing department. Tensor 4 chip is more than snappy enough and along with 12gb RAM and 120hz display keeps everything buttery smooth. Guaranteed SEVEN years of OS and security updates.
“Plus it looks gorgeous and feels super premium in the hand. Google’s best Pixel phone to date. What’s not to like?”
However, one reviewer found some faults with their device, as they wrote: “The Fingerprint sensor doesn’t work, it’s so slow and you have to do it 3-4 times before it opens. Gemini is truly awful. You ask it to identify a song, sometimes it works fine. Others it tells you it can’t even identify songs.”
For people wanting the combined deal of £150 off the RRP and an extra saving of £200 when you trade in your old phone, you can click HERE to buy the Google Pixel 9.
Alternatively, if you are wanting to splash the cash on the new Samsung Galaxy S25, you can buy it for £859 all together or £23.87 per month from the Samsung store. However, if Apple is more your cup of tea, you can buy the iPhone 15 from Argos at their lowest price ever for £649.