Google’s Pixel 11 is cheaper ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/pixel11pro.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple’s <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988337/iphone-18-pro-max-preorder-buy">iPhone 18 Pro</a> will release this Friday, September 18th, and it’s tough to see it as just a coincidence that Google’s latest Pixel phones are discounted. The <strong>Pixel 11 Pro</strong> carries the biggest discount, with its fog, olive, and obsidian color schemes selling for around $1,007 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-11-Pro-Smartphone/dp/B0H82XM1S2?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1">Amazon</a>, almost negating this year’s $100 price increase for the starter configuration despite having twice the storage (256GB).</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The standard <strong>Pixel 11</strong> is cheaper, too, selling for about $840 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H82Z7G4C/">Amazon</a>, $60 off its starting price. It’s nice to see the price come down, making it a little less pricey to get access to Google’s Pixel 11-exclusive features, including Camera Looks and Magic Capture. This model has the same processor and amount of RAM as the cheapest Pixel 11 Pro (the cameras are the biggest difference).</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The price drops continue all the way to the bottom of Google’s current Pixel series, the <strong>Pixel 10A</strong>. Originally $499 for the phone with the Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 processor, it’s back down to $424 at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRHXVN1">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-10a-128gb-unlocked-lavender/J39TC8CKZ8?skuId=6668561">Best Buy</a>. We see this price return from time to time, and it’s worth considering whether you need an upgrade from an older A-series phone, or if you’re considering leaving the flagship phone lifestyle behind to save some money.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Google Pixel 11 Pro</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Google-Pixel-11-Pro-review-photos-6.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-11-Pro-Smartphone/dp/B0H82XM1S2?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1"> <strike>$1099</strike> $1007 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://store.google.com/config/pixel_11_pro"> $1099 at <strong>Google</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-11-pro-256gb-unlocked-obsidian/J39TC8239J/sku/6684520"> $1099 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Google Pixel 11</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Google-Pixel-11-Hot-pink.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H82Z7G4C/"> <strike>$899</strike> $839 at <strong>Amazon</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_11?hl=en-US"> $899 at <strong>Google Store</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-11-256gb-unlocked-obsidian/J39TC82XS9/sku/6684444"> $899 at <strong>Best Buy</strong></a></li></ul></div> <div class="product-block"><h3>Google Pixel 10A</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/268356_Pixel_10A_and_Pixel_Buds_2A_OGrove7.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Illuminated screen of a Google Pixel 10A in someone’s hand." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRHXVN1"> <strike>$499</strike> $424 at <strong>Amazon (128GB)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/google-pixel-10a-128gb-unlocked-lavender/J39TC8CKZ8?skuId=6668561"> <strike>$499</strike> $424 at <strong>Best Buy (128GB)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-10a-Smartphone-Detection/dp/B0GHRHNCZQ/"> <strike>$599</strike> $524 at <strong>Amazon (256GB)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <h5 class="wp-block-heading">Read our reviews of the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/981713/google-pixel-11-pro-review">Pixel 11 Pro</a>, the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/982190/google-pixel-11-review">Pixel 11</a>, and the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/894319/google-pixel-10a-review-screen-specs-battery-camera">Pixel 10A</a>.</h5> <div id="hype-desk-root"></div> window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = { productImageUrl: "https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/corsair-chair-hype-desk-square.jpg", productImageAlt: "CORSAIR Gaming Chairs: A chair for every setup", productTitle: "CORSAIR Gaming Chairs: A chair for every setup", shortDescription: "Corsair has a gaming chair for nearly every setup, and Verge readers can save 20% on the TC500 LUXE, TC100 RELAXED, and T3 RUSH through September 20.", longDescription: "Whether you are upgrading a gaming station or home office, Corsair offers seating for a range of setups and budgets. 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Google’s TV Streamer 4K recently got a <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/987032/google-tv-streamer-price-increase">$50 price hike</a> up to $149, while the latest Apple TV 4K from 2022 went from <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/952162/apple-price-increase-ram-shortage">$129 to $199 in June</a>. However, the <strong>Amazon Fire TV Cube</strong> (its highest-end streamer) from 2022 is back to one of its best prices yet. Originally $199.99, it’s $109.99 at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7">Amazon</a>, which might make it worth choosing over the pricier competition. Despite its age (and that it has just 2GB RAM and 16GB storage), it has solid hardware for streaming 4K HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10 Plus, HLG), plus Dolby Atmos and uncompressed Dolby MAT audio over Wi-Fi 6E connections, with Ethernet to boot. 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