There is a lot to love about Google’s first entry into the foldable handset market, the Pixel Fold. We think the hardware is some of the best we’ve ever seen from the tech giant, the exterior screen is more usable than you’d expect from a large foldable like this, and the cameras are as good as you’d expect from the flagship line at this point.
The price tag, however, leaves much to be desired, because at $1,800, it’s competing against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which is in its fifth generation. Fortunately, there are discounts out there that make the Pixel Fold a much better value, and we keep tabs on them so you don’t have to. Below is a roundup of the best Pixel Fold deals available right now.
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Best Google Pixel Fold deals and trade-in offers
If you’re looking for an instant, no-strings-attached deal on the Pixel Fold, we are sorry to say, there really aren’t any at the moment. Best Buy will knock $100 off if you can activate the phone the same day as your purchase on one of their partner carriers, but that’s pretty much it. Carrier deals, however, are still going strong. If you don’t mind jumping through a few hoops, you can save some big bucks on Google’s folding handset. Verizon will take up to $1,000 off with a mix of trade-in and new line offers, and AT&T will take more than $1100 off—no trade-in required—and it will even throw in a free Pixel Watch 2.
Google is not currently offering any direct discounts on the Pixel Fold, and its trade-in values are a bit rough. It does offer a monthly payment plan, as well as access to some carrier deals, so if you really want to purchase from here, there are options.
Amazon
Like Google, Amazon is also not offering any direct discounts on the Pixel Fold at the moment. You can opt for a used or third-party seller, as a way of saving money, but we always recommend you only buy from highly-rated sellers.
Best Buy
Best Buy will knock $100 off the Pixel Fold if you opt to activate the phone the same day as your purchase through a partner carrier. It’s not a significant discount, especially on an $1,800 handset, but as far as instant discounts go, this is one of your few options right now.
AT&T
Save $1124 + free Pixel Watch 2
One of the best Google Pixel Fold carrier deals you’ll find right now, AT&T is offering this premium foldable for just $21 a month when you sign up for an eligible unlimited plan — no trade-in required. Plus, you can get a Pixel Watch 2 for free, with purchase. The discounts are applied over the course of a 36-month payment plan via monthly bill credits.
Verizon
Save up to $1,000 with new line
Verizon is offering several ways to save on the Pixel Fold. You can save $900 with the addition of a new line of service, $1,000 with a trade-in and a new line, $800 with a trade-in and upgrade, and then a free Pixel Watch 2 with your Pixel Fold purchase. As always, your discount will depend on your trade-in and plan you select, and you will receive it over 36 months via bill credits.
Where can I buy the Google Pixel Fold?
While the Fold was a Google Store exclusive before launch, carriers jumped into the game in late June and have offered far better deals than the Google Store. Best Buy carried the Pixel Fold for a very limited time, but then it sold out and hasn’t restocked and hasn’t restocked for weeks. Amazon, on the other hand, finally started selling the Pixel Fold itself after only being stocked by third-party sellers. This also means that in the United States, you can only grab the unlocked Pixel Fold at the Google Store and Amazon now.
How much does the Google Pixel Fold cost?
The Google Pixel Fold is a pricey device to say the least, starting at $1800 for the 256GB model and $1920 for the 512GB model. Google does offer installment plans for it, and most carriers will do the same to help ease the initial cost of one. Trade-in deals and other offers also help bring the price down a bit as well, however, how much is entirely dependent on what device you trade in and what value the carrier gives you for it.
Why is the Google Pixel Fold so expensive?
Google’s first attempt at a foldable phone comes with a hefty price tag, almost double the cost of other options on the market. However, there’s a reason for this and, whether we like it or not, it makes sense. The Google Pixel Fold specs are no joke, offering a premium device that comes loaded with some serious hardware. All of this is crammed into a phablet-style design that requires it all to be within certain sizing specifications. While there is plenty to argue about which foldable form factor is actually better, the larger notebook-style design the Pixel Fold comes in offers a bit more in terms of versatility.
For starters, a Google Tensor G2 processor is the heart of the Pixel Fold, offering a fast and snappy experience whether you’re just swiping through the user interface or gaming. Paired with 12GB of RAM, it offers enough memory to multitask and even handle heavier gaming applications without much hassle. All of this is done either on a larger 7.6-inch OLED 120Hz 2208×1840 primary display or the 5.8-inch OLED 120Hz 2092×1080 cover display.
Plus, there’s an absolutely stunning camera configuration loaded into this thing that includes an 8MP f/2.0 (84° FOV, 1.12 μm pixels) inner selfie camera, an 8MP f/2.0 (84° FOV, 1.12 μm pixels) inner selfie camera, a 48MP f/1.7 (0.8 μm pixel size) main sensor, 48MP f/1.7 (0.8 μm pixel size) main sensor, 10.8MP f/3.1 (1.25 0.8 μm pixels) 5x optical camera, and 10.8MP f/2.2 (1.25 μm pixels) 121.1° FOV ultrawide.
All of this impressive hardware doesn’t come cheap, even more so when it’s packed into a notebook-style foldable phone. However, it’s one of the best Android phones for the money — if you can afford it.
