There’s a great deal on the Pixel 9, saving cash over the Galaxy S25. (Image: Google / Samsung)
Samsung has just announced its offering loads of power, a slick design and a great camera experience. But if you think the Galaxy S25 is just a little too expensive then you’re in luck.
There’s a cracking deal on a Samsung rival when you opt for the Google Pixel 9 instead. Not only that, but if you trade in an old phone you could save another £200.
This deal isn’t just about saving money, because there are a lot of good reasons to choose the Pixel 9.
The Pixel 9 offers a premium Android experience and will get updates faster than rivals thanks to Google. It also offers a great camera experience, with clever AI options.
The Google Pixel 9 was launched in August 2024, so it’s a little older than the Galaxy S24 which is brand new. But unlike the Samsung phone, it has a smart design that was completely refreshed compared to the version before, so it looks great.
The Pixel 9 has 6.3-inch display – a little larger than the Galaxy S25 – with 2,700 nit brightness and with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which matches the Samsung phone as well.
One of the top reasons for choosing a Pixel is the camera experience. There’s a stunning main camera on the back that’s really powerful, great in just about all conditions and simple to use. It’s paired with a high-resolution ultra-wide camera. There’s no optical zoom, so you don’t get the 3x zoom that Samsung offers, but Google’s AI-assisted digital zoom offers great quality.
If you did want that zoom lens, you could opt for the Pixel 9 Pro,
But one of the big arguments for getting a Pixel phone is that you’ll get updates before anyone else. Not only is there 7-years of updates, but Pixel always gets new Android updates faster. Google’s phone also offers a clutter-free experience, avoiding some of the bloat that creeps into Samsung phones.
It’s also filled with useful AI features, which are particularly good when it comes to photo editing.
On the flip side of the equation, the is more powerful, with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy hardware, which makes it faster than the Pixel with its Tensor G4 chip.
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