Forget the Galaxy S23 - here are two Pixel 7 deals that blow it away

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The new year usually heralds a new generation of smartphones from Samsung - an event many are waiting for, no doubt. We've spotted two rival Google Pixel 7 deals that we think offer tempting alternative options to those still on the fence about their next upgrade, however.

First up, the excellent Google Pixel 7 Pro can be found for just $589 at the prepaid carrier Mint Mobile right now - a whopping $400 off the full price.

While you'll have to pay for the device with an eligible plan (the $89 4GB plan being the cheapest), you're technically getting an unlocked device here, which makes it a very flexible option. One minor caveat is that you'll need to port in your number to Mint to get this discount, but it's a hoop worth jumping through in our opinion.

Secondly, those who prefer a simple, upfront discount may want to consider the standard Google Pixel 7 for $499 (was $599) at Amazon. This $100 off discount isn't the record price - we're still $25 off the Black Friday record - but it's a really, really tempting option considering there are no port-ins or trades needed.

Two exceptional Google Pixel 7 deals

Google Pixel 7 Pro (128GB): was $1,079 now $589 at Mint Mobile
Right here could be the best Google Pixel 7 Pro deal we've ever seen, folks. The prepaid carrier Mint Mobile is offering this excellent Android flagship for just $499 if you buy it upfront with a 12-month prepaid plan. A full $400 discount brings this device to its lowest-ever price. What's more - the device is also technically unlocked so it's a pretty flexible promotion, too. Note, however, you will need a number port-in to be eligible here, so factor in some paperwork if you're interested.

Should you wait for the Galaxy S23 instead?

There are two reasons why you may want to jump the gun with these two Google Pixel 7 deals versus waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S23. Firstly, we're expecting the Galaxy S23 to follow the flagship devices from other brands (Google included) to represent more of an iterative upgrade this generation.

Secondly, we expect the Galaxy S23 to come in at around the same price as the Galaxy S22 - $799, or thereabouts.

Safe to say, even with a new chip inside and camera upgrades, it's almost a dead certainty that the next Galaxy device will cost significantly more than these Pixel 7 deals at launch - unless you have a hefty trade-in lined up.

Specs-wise, it's likely that the Galaxy S23 will carry the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which should definitely have the edge on the Tensor 2 in the Google Pixel 7.

The Galaxy S23 is also heavily rumored to carry a whopping 200MP camera, likely on the Ultra model, which again does beat out the Pixel 7's 50MP camera on paper. Raw MP isn't everything, however, since Google's incredible computational photography tech allows its devices to capture fantastic pictures and enables unique editing features like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur.

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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the best bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.